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September 1, 1997 - Sign Of The Times
In a parody angle so brutally funny and incisive that it genuinely upsets the target, the nWo mock the Four Horsemen on Nitro.
Kevin Nash dresses up as Arn Anderson, putting more effort into a heavily detailed prosthetics job than he applies in the ring. The attention to detail is astounding. He makes himself look authentically ancient. Among other impersonations, the other highlight is Sean ‘Syxx’ Waltman playing Ric Flair, in or constantly on the verge of tears.
It’s a sign of the times; the front row redneck is gone, and the Horsemen getting buried is funny now.
It’s also another reminder that the heels are probably too over.
December 8, 1997 - Over-Ambitious
It is reported in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that “the working idea for 1998 is to split WCW and nWo into somewhat separate entities, each having their own television shows. The grandiose idea behind all of this would be to make the WWF into the third biggest wrestling company in the United States”.
In December 1997, the WWF is the second biggest company.
The ranking of Vince’s promotion will change in 1998 - but it won’t be third…