WCW’s Hog Wild event on Aug. 10, 1996, famously ended with Hollywood Hogan defeating The Giant for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, giving the New World Order control over WCW’s top prize just one month after the group had formed. Hogan, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall then took the belt and wrote “NWO” in black spray paint across its front, giving the title one of its most iconic redesigns. Tuesday marked the 25th anniversary of that event, which fans celebrated on social media.
ON THIS DAY IN WRESTLING HISTORY: WCW Hog Wild 1996. Hulk Hogan beats The Giant(Big Show) for the WCW title. This is the first time Hogan would spray paint NWO over the historic title. This iconic rendition of the title is a classic belt throughout wrestling history. pic.twitter.com/l161RUEEyl
August 10,1996….WCW Hog Wild (1996)….Hollywood Hulk Hogan defeats the giant for the wcw world title..the NWO belt was born on this day….#ilovethe90s..@hallfans1..#wcwhogwild..#nwobelt… pic.twitter.com/TK10jGR2qT
