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Episode 42: Directing Ted Turner

Release Date: 11/21/2019

Episode 49: Remembering The Hulkster (Part 1)

In this episode of Secrets of Nitro, Neal reflects on his close working relationship with Hulk Hogan at WCW, Hogan's famous heel turn at Bash at the Beach '96, and more. Part 2 coming soon! ENDING SOON ON KICKSTARTER: ! On the morning of July 24, 2025, the most famous professional wrestler in history – Terry ‘Hulk Hogan’ Bollea – passed away in Clearwater, Florida. Within days, I started to receive correspondence from readers who asked if I would consider writing a biography on the 'Immortal One' himself. This was somewhat serendipitous because without much fanfare, I...

SPECIAL UPDATE: THE HULK HOGAN STORY

JUST LAUNCHED ON KICKSTARTER: ! On the morning of July 24, 2025, the most famous professional wrestler in history – Terry ‘Hulk Hogan’ Bollea – passed away in Clearwater, Florida. Within days, I started to receive correspondence from readers who asked if I would consider writing a biography on the 'Immortal One' himself. This was somewhat serendipitous because without much fanfare, I had already initiated such a project! In the wake of Bollea's death, however, it became clear to me that my untitled book – tentatively known as The Hulk Hogan Story – couldn’t...

BEYOND NITRO: The Audio Book is now available!

BEYOND NITRO: Untold Stories from the WCW era...is now available in AUDIO format! Order NOW -> Synopsis Bestselling author Guy Evans ('NITRO') returns with a monumental 680-page volume on World Championship Wrestling, bringing to light scores of revelatory insights in the process. Informed by over 100 new interviews, hundreds of internal company documents, confidential corporate materials, and never-before-seen financial records, BEYOND NITRO goes to places that no pro wrestling book has! BEYOND NITRO is divided into three parts, as outlined below: Part 1: Untold Stories – a...

Episode 48: Turning The Tables (Part 2) - Talkin' BEYOND NITRO

Recorded: 5/22/25 Neal and Guy return with Part 2 of their discussion about the new book 'BEYOND NITRO' - available now at and ! In this episode, Neal and Guy also discuss some of the changes that occurred in the wrestling business since the days of WCW, including the notable shift in the presentation of mainstream wrestling and, similarly, some of the changes in the underlying psychology of today's wrestling. So sit back, relax, and enjoy another great episode of Neal Pruitt's Secrets of WCW Nitro! BOOK INFO BEYOND NITRO: Untold Stories from the WCW era is...

Episode 47: Turning The Tables (Part 1) - Talkin' BEYOND NITRO

Recorded: 5/22/25 Neal and Guy return with an awesome discussion about the new book 'BEYOND NITRO' - available now at and ! This is Part 1...enjoy! BOOK INFO BEYOND NITRO: Untold Stories from the WCW era is now available! Order NOW -> SynopsisBestselling author Guy Evans ('NITRO') returns with a monumental 680-page volume on World Championship Wrestling, bringing to light scores of revelatory insights in the process. Informed by over 100 new interviews, hundreds of internal company documents, confidential corporate materials, and never-before-seen financial...

Episode 46: Who Killed WCW? (Episodes 3 and 4 with special guest Scott Lansing)

*Recorded in late 2024* Originally recorded last year - and now released for the first time - Neal and Guy are joined by Scott Lansing, the visionary who captured the iconic footage from the last Monday Nitro! As part of this fascinating conversation, Neal and Scott also share their thoughts on the conclusion of the Who Killed WCW? series. Enjoy! BOOK INFO BEYOND NITRO: Untold Stories from the WCW era is now available! Order NOW -> SynopsisBestselling author Guy Evans ('NITRO') returns with a monumental 680-page volume on World Championship Wrestling, bringing...

NEW BOOK (BEYOND NITRO) now available!

BEYOND NITRO: Untold Stories from the WCW era is now available! Order NOW -> SynopsisBestselling author Guy Evans ('NITRO') returns with a monumental 680-page volume on World Championship Wrestling, bringing to light scores of revelatory insights in the process. Informed by over 100 new interviews, hundreds of internal company documents, confidential corporate materials, and never-before-seen financial records, BEYOND NITRO goes to places that no pro wrestling book has! For more ->

Episode 45: Who Killed WCW? (Episode 2)

Neal and Guy talk Episode 2 of VICE's Who Killed WCW? series! BOOK INFO SITTING RINGSIDE, VOLUME 1: WCW SYNOPSIS From 1995 to 2001, Ted Turner’s World Championship Wrestling (WCW) famously battled Vince McMahon’s World Wrestling Federation (WWF) for Monday night ratings supremacy. While on the WCW side, numerous autobiographical accounts have been written of the time period, relatively few participants witnessed the ‘War’ in its entirety. As the unmistakable ‘voice of WCW’ and its long-time ring announcer, David Penzer was featured on every episode of Monday...

Episode 44: Who Killed WCW? (Episode 1)

Neal and Guy are back to discuss Episode 1 of VICE's Who Killed WCW? series! BOOK INFO SITTING RINGSIDE, VOLUME 1: WCW SYNOPSIS From 1995 to 2001, Ted Turner’s World Championship Wrestling (WCW) famously battled Vince McMahon’s World Wrestling Federation (WWF) for Monday night ratings supremacy. While on the WCW side, numerous autobiographical accounts have been written of the time period, relatively few participants witnessed the ‘War’ in its entirety. As the unmistakable ‘voice of WCW’ and its long-time ring announcer, David Penzer was featured on every episode...

Episode 43: Secrets of Nitro returns!

Episode 43: Secrets of Nitro returns! After a four-and-a-half year hiatus (!), Neal and Guy return to the airwaves for Episode 43, discussing some old stories, the upcoming WCW series on VICE, and Guy's new book with David Penzer. Enjoy! BOOK INFO SITTING RINGSIDE, VOLUME 1: WCW SYNOPSIS From 1995 to 2001, Ted Turner’s World Championship Wrestling (WCW) famously battled Vince McMahon’s World Wrestling Federation (WWF) for Monday night ratings supremacy. While on the WCW side, numerous autobiographical accounts have been written of the time period, relatively few participants...

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As promised, Secrets of Nitro returns with Episode 42: Directing Ted Turner!!!

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