N.W.O. - New World Order

[Chris]

WCW​

Incarnation	Notes	Members
nWo July 7, 1996 – April 27, 1998	The original incarnation (Heel) was formed when Hulk Hogan defected from WCW to join Scott Hall (Razor Ramon) and Kevin Nash (Diesel). Portrayed as being a separate entity, apart from WCW.	Scott Hall (founding member, sided briefly with nWo Wolfpac after the split, before defecting to nWo Hollywood, along with Dusty Rhodes) Kevin Nash (founding member, leader of nWo Wolfpac after split) Hulk Hogan/Hollywood Hogan (leader and founding member, leader of nWo Hollywood after split) Ted DiBiase (joined on the August 26, 1996 episode of Nitro, last seen accompanying the nWo on the April 21, 1997 episode of Nitro) The Giant (joined on the September 2, 1996 episode of Nitro, expelled on the December 30, 1996 episode of Nitro) nWo Sting (joined on the September 9, 1996 episode of Nitro, sided with nWo Hollywood after split) Syxx (joined on the September 16, 1996 episode of Nitro, injured on the October 13, 1997 episode of Nitro, and makes his last WCW appearance on the November 16, 1997 episode of WCW WorldWide, he would be fired from WCW in March 1998) Vincent (joined on the September 23, 1996 episode of Nitro, sided with nWo Hollywood after split) Miss Elizabeth (joined on the September 30, 1996 episode of Nitro, sided briefly with nWo Wolfpac after split, until defecting to nWo Hollywood) The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs and Jerry Sags) (joined on the October 7, 1996 episode of Nitro, expelled on the October 14, 1996 episode of Nitro) Eric Bischoff (joined on the November 18, 1996 episode of Nitro, sided with nWo Hollywood after split) Buff Bagwell (joined on the November 25, 1996 episode of Nitro, sided with nWo Hollywood after split) Michael Wallstreet (joined on the December 9, 1996 episode of Nitro, contractually removed from group on April 21, 1997) Big Bubba Rogers (joined on the December 16, 1996 episode of Nitro, contractually removed from group on April 21, 1997) Scott Norton (joined on the December 16, 1996 episode of Nitro, sided with nWo Hollywood after split) Masahiro Chono (joined on the December 16, 1996 episode of Nitro, member of nWo Japan) Randy Savage (joined on February 23, 1997 at SuperBrawl VII, sided with nWo Wolfpac after split) The Great Muta (joined on the May 26, 1997 episode of Nitro, member of nWo Japan) Tenzan (joined in May 1997, member of nWo Japan) Konnan (joined on the July 14, 1997 episode of Nitro, sided with nWo Wolfpac after split) Curt Hennig (joined on the September 14, 1997 at Fall Brawl, sided briefly with nWo Wolfpac after split, until defecting to nWo Hollywood with Rick Rude) Rick Rude (joined on the November 17, 1997 episode of Nitro, sided briefly with nWo Wolfpac after split, until defecting to nWo Hollywood with Curt Hennig) Louie Spicolli (joined on the January 15, 1998 episode of Thunder and becomes a valet for Scott Hall, died on February 15, 1998) Dusty Rhodes (joined on January 24, 1998 at Souled Out, sided briefly with nWo Wolfpac after split, until defecting with Scott Hall to nWo Hollywood) Brian Adams (joined on the February 16, 1998 episode of Nitro, sided with nWo Hollywood after split) Scott Steiner (joined on February 22, 1998, at SuperBrawl; sided with nWo Hollywood after split) The Disciple (joined on the February 23, 1998 episode of Nitro, sided With nWo Hollywood after split) Nick Patrick (referee; outed as an official nWo referee on October 27, 1996 at Halloween Havoc, quit the nWo on the April 21, 1997 episode of Nitro)
nWo Hollywood (nWo Black & White) April 27, 1998 – January 4, 1999	Formed when Kevin Nash, Randy Savage, and Konan left the group and created the nWo Wolfpac, splitting the group into two factions.	Hollywood Hogan (leader and founding member; retired in November 1998; came back in January 1999; leader of nWo Elite after reunion) Eric Bischoff (founding member, part of nWo Elite after reunion) The Disciple (founding member, left the group on the September 21, 1998 episode of Nitro after being kidnapped by The Warrior and joined the oWn) Bret Hart (associate member, nWo Hollywood recruiter) Brian Adams (joined on the April 27, 1998 episode of Nitro; part of nWo Black & White unit after reunion) Scott Steiner (joined on the May 4, 1998 episode of Nitro; leader of the group in November 1998 – January 1999 while Hogan was retired; part of nWo Elite after reunion) Vincent (joined on the May 11, 1998 episode of Nitro; part of nWo Black & White unit after reunion) The Giant (joined on the May 11, 1998 episode of Nitro; part of nWo Black & White unit after reunion) Scott Hall (joined on May 17, 1998, at Slamboree; expelled on November 22, 1998, at World War 3) Dusty Rhodes (joined on May 17, 1998, at Slamboree; left the group on the November 30, 1998 episode of Nitro) nWo Sting (joined on the May 21, 1998 episode of Thunder; only makes occasional appearances) Miss Elizabeth (joined on the June 8, 1998 episode of Nitro; part of nWo Elite after reunion) Curt Hennig (joined on June 14, 1998 at The Great American Bash; part of nWo B-Team after reunion) Rick Rude (joined on June 14, 1998 at The Great American Bash; last appeared with the NWO at Fall Brawl 1998) Buff Bagwell (joined on the July 20, 1998 episode of Nitro; injured during initial nWo split on the April 22, 1998 episode of Thunder; part of nWo Elite after reunion) Scott Norton (part of nWo B-Team after reunion) Stevie Ray (joined on the August 24, 1998 episode of Nitro; part of nWo B-Team after reunion) Horace Hogan (joined on the October 26, 1998 episode of Nitro; part of nWo B-Team after reunion) Barry Windham (associate member as of November 23, 1998; tag team partner of Hennig, part of nWo B-Team after reunion) Mark Johnson (nWo referee for Scott Steiner and Buff Bagwell starting at World War 3 1998; last appeared with NWO on January 4, 1999)
nWo Wolfpac (nWo Red & Black) April 27, 1998 – January 4, 1999	Formed when Kevin Nash, Randy Savage, and Konnan split the group into two factions.	Kevin Nash (leader and founding member; part of nWo Elite after reunion) Randy Savage (founding member; left the group on the December 28, 1998 episode of Nitro after assisting Flair to win vs. Bischoff) Konnan (joined on the April 27, 1998 episode of Nitro; part of nWo Elite after reunion) Curt Hennig (joined on the May 4, 1998 episode of Nitro; defected to nWo Hollywood on June 14, 1998, at The Great American Bash) Dusty Rhodes (joined on the May 11, 1998 episode of Nitro; defected to nWo Hollywood on May 17, 1998, at Slamboree) Miss Elizabeth (joined on May 17, 1998, at Slamboree; defected to nWo Hollywood on June 8, 1998, episode of Nitro) Rick Rude (joined on the May 21, 1998 episode of Thunder; defected to nWo Hollywood on June 14, 1998) Lex Luger (joined on the May 25, 1998 episode of Nitro; part of nWo Elite after reunion) Sting (joined on the June 1, 1998 episode of Nitro; left the group on October 25, 1998, at Halloween Havoc due to injury) Scott Hall (re-joined in November 1998; part of nWo Elite after reunion)
nWo Elite January 4, 1999 – August 16, 1999	The nWo reunited after the Fingerpoke of Doom, wrestling in the colors of nWo Wolfpac.	Hollywood Hogan (leader and founding member) Kevin Nash (founding member) Scott Hall (founding member, injured following March 14, 1999 and departs on the March 18, 1999 episode of Thunder after vacating the WCW United States championship) Eric Bischoff (founding member, left the group in March 1999) Scott Steiner (founding member) Konnan (founding member, expelled on the January 11, 1999 episode of Nitro) Buff Bagwell (founding member, expelled on the March 15, 1999 episode of Nitro) Lex Luger (founding member, left the group in April 1999) Miss Elizabeth (founding member, left the group in April 1999) Disco Inferno (joined on January 4, 1999, episode of Nitro) David Flair (joined on February 21, 1999 at SuperBrawl, expelled on the March 8, 1999 episode of Nitro) Torrie Wilson (joined on February 21, 1999 at SuperBrawl, expelled on the March 8, 1999 episode of Nitro) Rick Steiner (inducted by his brother, but never fully joined)
nWo Black & White (nWo B-Team) January 7, 1999 – August 16, 1999	The lower card members who were never fully inducted into the faction. Labeled as "nWo B-Team" by fans and commentators.	Stevie Ray (leader and founding member, left the group in July 1999 to reform Harlem Heat) The Giant (founding member, expelled on the January 11, 1999 episode of Nitro) Curt Hennig (founding member, expelled on the January 25, 1999 episode of Nitro) Vincent (founding member) Scott Norton (founding member) Brian Adams (founding member, expelled on the August 16, 1999 episode of Nitro) Horace Hogan (founding member)
nWo 2000 December 20, 1999 – April 10, 2000	The group was reformed under Bret Hart using a silver and black logo and the catchphrase, "The Band is Back Together".	Bret Hart (leader and founding member, left the group on January 16, 2000 at Souled Out, due to injury) Jeff Jarrett (founding member, became leader of the group after Bret Hart was injured) Kevin Nash (founding member) Scott Hall (founding member, left the group on February 20, 2000 at SuperBrawl) Scott Steiner (joined on the December 27, 1999 episode of Nitro) Ron and Don Harris (joined in January 2000) Mark Johnson (referee, joined in February 2000) Midajah (nWo girl) (joined in January 2000) Tylene Buck (nWo girl) (joined in January 2000) April Hunter (nWo girl) (joined in January 2000, left a short time later) Pamela Paulshock (nWo girl) (joined in January 2000)

NJPW​

Incarnation	Notes	Members
nWo Japan December 1996 – January 4, 2000	Also known as nWo Gundam and/or nWo Typhoon (Heel under Chono, face under Mutoh)	Masahiro Chono (leader and founding member, left the group in August 1998 due to injury) Hiro Saito (founding member) Hiroyoshi Tenzan (founding member) Scott Norton (joined in February 1997) Buff Bagwell (joined in February 1997, left the group in September 1997) nWo Sting (joined in February 1997, left the group in February 1999) The Great Muta (joined in May 1997, became leader after Chono suffered an injury) Michael Wallstreet (joined in May 1997, left the group in February 1999) Syxx (joined for one tour in May 1997) Scott Hall (joined for one tour in May 1997) Kevin Nash (joined for one tour in May 1997) Tatsutoshi Goto (joined for several tours in 1997) Michiyoshi Ohara (joined for several tours in 1997) Big Titan (joined in September 1997, left the group in April 1999 due to injury) AKIRA (joined in 1998, left the group in February 1999) Brian Adams (joined the group in September 1998) Satoshi Kojima (joined in October 1998)

WWF/WWE​

Incarnation:	Notes	Members
nWo February 2002 – July 2002	The original trio were brought in by Vince McMahon (Heel)	Hollywood Hulk Hogan (leader and founding member; reformed nWo on February 17, 2002, at No Way Out ; expelled on March 17, 2002, at WrestleMania X8) Kevin Nash (founding member; reformed nWo on February 17, 2002, at No Way Out; On July 15, 2002, episode of Monday Night Raw, the group was officially disbanded) Scott Hall (founding member; reformed nWo on February 17, 2002, at No Way Out; expelled on the May 13, 2002 episode of Monday Night Raw) X-Pac (rejoined March 21, 2002 episode of WWF SmackDown!; On July 15, 2002, episode of Monday Night Raw, the group was officially disbanded) Big Show (rejoined on the April 22, 2002 episode of Monday Night Raw; On July 15, 2002, episode of Monday Night Raw, the group was officially disbanded) Booker T (joined on the May 13, 2002 episode of Monday Night Raw; expelled on the June 10, 2002 episode of Monday Night Raw) Shawn Michaels (leader; joined on the June 3, 2002 episode of Monday Night Raw; On July 15, 2002, episode of Monday Night Raw, the group was officially disbanded)

Celebrities​

Celebrity Members:

Kyle Petty (NASCAR driver; joined on the September 23, 1996 episode of Nitro, last ran nWo racecar on September 5, 1997) Dennis Rodman (joined on the March 10, 1997 episode of Nitro; last appeared August 9, 1997; rejoined with nWo Hollywood in 1998) Paul Gilmartin (Dinner and a Movie host; one night only member, joined August 21, 1997 at Clash of the Champions XXXV) Claud Mann (Dinner and a Movie chef; one night only member, joined August 21, 1997 at Clash of the Champions XXXV)

Sub-groups​

Affiliate	Members	Tenure	Type	Promotion(s)
The Outsiders	Scott Hall Kevin Nash	1996–1999 2002	Tag Team	WCW WWF/E
Vicious and Delicious	Buff Bagwell Scott Norton	1996-1998	Tag Team	WCW
Sting and Lex Luger	Sting Lex Luger	1998	Tag Team	WCW
The Harris Brothers	Ron Harris Don Harris	1999-2000	Tag Team	WCW

Championships and accomplishments​

• New Japan Pro-Wrestling
  • IWGP Heavyweight Championship (3 times) – Masahiro Chono (1), Scott Norton (1), The Great Muta (1)[22]
  • IWGP Tag Team Championship (3 times) – Masahiro Chono and The Great Muta (1), Masahiro Chono and Hiroyoshi Tenzan (1), Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima (1)
  • Super Grade Tag League (1997) – Masahiro Chono and The Great Muta
  • Super Grade Tag League (1998) – The Great Muta and Satoshi Kojima
  • G1 Tag League (1999) – The Great Muta and Scott Norton
• Nikkan Sports
  • Match of the Year (1999) – Keiji Mutoh vs. Genichiro Tenryu on May 3 at Strong Energy – Tag 14
  • Outstanding Performance (1998) – Keiji Mutoh
  • Technique Award (1997) – The Great Muta
  • Wrestler of the Year (1997) – Masahiro Chono
  • Wrestler of the Year (1999) – Keiji Mutoh
• Pro Wrestling Illustrated
  • Comeback of the Year (2002) – Hollywood Hulk Hogan
  • Feud of the Year (1996) – Eric Bischoff vs. Vince McMahon
  • Feud of the Year (1997) – Randy Savage vs. Diamond Dallas Page
  • Match of the Year (2002) – Hollywood Hulk Hogan vs. The Rock on March 17 at WrestleMania X8
  • Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (1996, 1998) – Hollywood Hogan
  • Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (1999) – Hollywood Hogan
  • Rookie of the Year (1996) – The Giant
  • Tag Team of the Year (1997) – Kevin Nash and Scott Hall
  • Wrestler of the Year (1996) – The Giant
• Tokyo Sports
  • Match of the Year (1999) – Keiji Mutoh vs. Genichiro Tenryu on May 3 at Strong Energy – Tag 14
  • Outstanding Performance (1998) – Keiji Mutoh
  • Wrestler of the Year (1997) – Masahiro Chono
  • Wrestler of the Year (1999) – Keiji Mutoh
• World Championship Wrestling
  • WCW Cruiserweight Championship (1 time) – Syxx
  • WCW United States Heavyweight Championship (6 times) – Curt Hennig (1), Lex Luger (1), Scott Hall (1), Scott Steiner (1), Jeff Jarrett (2)
  • WCW World Heavyweight Championship (9 times) – Hollywood Hogan (5), Kevin Nash (2), Randy Savage (1), Bret Hart (1)
  • WCW World Tag Team Championship (11 times) – Kevin Nash and Scott Hall (6)2, Sting and The Giant (1), Sting and Kevin Nash (1), Scott Hall and The Giant (1), Ron and Don Harris (2)
  • WCW World Television Championship (2 times) – Konnan (1), Scott Steiner (1)
  • World War 3 (3 times)
    • The Giant (1996)
    • Scott Hall (1997)
    • Kevin Nash (1998)
• World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE
  • WWE Hardcore Championship (1 time) – Big Show
  • WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2020) – Hogan, Hall, Nash, and Waltman
• Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  • Best Box Office Draw (1997) – Hollywood Hogan
  • Best Gimmick (1996) – nWo
  • Feud of the Year (1996) New World Order vs. World Championship Wrestling
  • Most Embarrassing Wrestler (1996, 1998–1999) – Hulk/Hollywood Hogan
  • Readers' Least Favorite Wrestler (1996–2000) – Hollywood Hogan (1996–1999), Kevin Nash (2000)
  • Rookie of the Year (1996) – The Giant
  • Worst Match of the Year (1997) – Hollywood Hogan vs. Roddy Piper on February 23 at SuperBrawl VII
  • Worst Match of the Year (1998) – Hollywood Hogan vs. The Warrior on October 25 at Halloween Havoc
  • Worst Wrestler (1997, 1999–2000) – Hollywood Hogan (1997), Kevin Nash (1999–2000)

1 As part of the New World Order (nWo) storyline, the title was spray painted each time with the "nWo" initials and renamed as the nWo/WCW World Heavyweight Championship, while referred to by nWo members only as the nWo World Heavyweight Championship.
2 During one of their reigns, the nWo invoked "Wolfpac Rules" and named Syxx a co-champion due to a legitimate injury to Nash.

 

[Chris]

 

[Marty McFourth]

Must have been crazy to see that heel turn live back then, Hogan turning heel and just seeing how genuinely pissed off fans were about it

Awesome moment, Hollywood Hogan is for sure when I found him at his most enjoyable, I don't enjoy much of his earlier work. nWo rules

 

[Cwalker]

This could’ve been the greatest angle ever if it stopped at Starrcade 97

 

[Deezy]

Orlder?

 

[Samoa Looch]

Just look at that member list... Fuckin' fever dream

 

[Cwalker]

I feel like at some point or another, everyone except DDP, Booker T and Goldberg were a part of WCW’s nWo or one of the affiliates

 

[Smart Marx]

This could’ve been the greatest angle ever if it stopped at Starrcade 97

It still is. It’s just not perfect.

And I disagree 1997 was the right time. The Wolfpac was actually the third most over thing in wrestling in 1998. I’d argue what screwed the pouch was the reunion because Kevin Nash was insanely popular and neutering his pops was a huge mistake.

In my opinion, Wolfpac kills the nWo in late ‘98.

Then you keep the Wolfpac small and let them run however long they stay over and the fact is they were still drawing big numbers even as heels in 1999 until Hall, Hogan and Luger all got hurt around March. The Bullet Club is still going strong after 9 years and so is New Day. The length isn’t the issue. You just have to dial them back from the company takeover angle and you can keep them around.

 

[Smart Marx]

Just look at that member list... Fuckin' fever dream

I feel like at some point or another, everyone except DDP, Booker T and Goldberg were a part of WCW’s nWo or one of the affiliates

The original goal was a full brand split. That’s why all the 1998 PPVs were WCW/nWo branded. The plan was for nWo Nitro and WCW Thunder after Starrcade ‘97, but a disaster test run for Nitro made Eric get cold feet and he pulled the plug, but the PPVs were already sold as nWo PPVs with logos premade and advertising sold etc.

 

[Jimmy King]

When you’re nWo you’re nWo

The nWo was the coolest thing back then. I’ve never been a Hogan fan but I’ll admit I did like the Hollywood Hogan character.

 

[Deezy]

I always thought Hogan was a cornball and Scott Hall and Kevin Nash were the cool ones.

Note how Hogan would say "for life" real fast while Hall and Nash would say it slow.

 

[Jimmy King]

Nash was always my favorite out of the original trio because he oozed coolness. Same with Scott, but with Hogan I just didn’t like red and yellow Hulkster and thought Hollywood was more interesting

 

[Swerve]

Nash was always my favorite out of the original trio because he oozed coolness. Same with Scott, but with Hogan I just didn’t like red and yellow Hulkster and thought Hollywood was more interesting

I always liked Hall because of what you said and he was the first one we saw in WCW.

 

[Smart Marx]

I never thought Hogan was particularly cool per se even though I did enjoy his heel character until he joined the Wolfpack in 99 when he had the Jenco jeans and beanies then I thought he was pretty cool.

 

[Brandon Blaze]

Yeah, Hollywood Hogan is best Hogan. I just loved the nWo as a kid. Then the Wolfpac holy fuck did I love them!!