There is a resurgence of interest in WCW.and The Rock’s Seven Bucks Productions will air the full documentary series “Who Killed WCW?” for Vice and some interesting statements about WWE taking some of his most successful ideas from WCW Mr McMahon, Netflix’s controversial documentary about Vince’s life. Headed by billionaire Ted Turner, the famous and often run promotion overtook WWE in ratings for 83 weeks before it was eventually purchased and owned by WWE.
In subsequent years, programmers often pointed out that something had gone wrong, with the not-so-subtle hint that WCW’s quality rarely lived up to the standards set by WWE., before and after. However, this is not necessarily the case. Quality in-ring performance throughout WCW’s history includes: some of the most overlooked matches in professional wrestling historyboth during this 83-week period of fame and throughout its existence. These are important matches that aren’t talked about loud enough.
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Bret Hart vs. Chris Benoit (Nitro, 1999)
Match in honor of the late great Owen Hart
The death of Owen Hart, perhaps the greatest tragedy in the history of professional wrestling broadcasts, remains one of the most emotionally moving moments for both performers and viewers. On an Owen episode of WWE Raw, Jeff Jarrett was brought to tears during his match with Test. Owen, Bret Hart’s brother, was in WCW at the time, so his own tribute took place on the TNT network when he stepped over the ropes into the WCW ring.
Two of the most famous ring performers of all time put on a wrestling clinic in the most difficult circumstances imaginable. The crowd chants Owen Hart’s name as the match proceeds flawlessly. Bret Hart’s run in WCW has been much maligned by both himself and the wrestling history book, but this is an important match in Hitman history.
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Sting vs. Scott Hall (uncensored, 1998)
The era of Sting’s crows begins in this classic match
It is widely known that It was Scott Hall who suggested that Sting adopt Brandon Lee’s “Crow” look.abandoning the surfer image for which he was known in the early 1990s. Taking on the form and looking down from the rafters like the Dark Knight, Sting will gradually begin to return to competing in the ring in the name of preventing the New World Order. from taking over his home, WCW. This match was Sting’s first defense as WCW Champion after finally defeating Hulk Hogan a couple of months after his infamous match with the NWO leader at Starcade 97.
In a match that later became sixth and final time Scott Hall main evented a WCW PPV. The conditions of the match allowed for interference from the NWO, but Sting’s relentless pursuit of justice and victory in the face of insurmountable odds is a satisfying part of The Stinger’s journey to regain his dominance as the head of WCW.
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Randy Savage vs. The Giant (Nitro, January 27, 1997)
Underrated WCW Classic vs. Nwo Angle
Being one of the first members of the group, The Giant Paul Wight (later WWE Big Show) was released from the NWO in the second half of 1996.. Randy Savage, as the man who Hulk Hogan gave up to form the NWO, was firmly established as one of the NWO’s biggest stars by April 1997. Upon his return, White targeted Savage (who was himself in a feud with Diamond Dallas Page), and from that standpoint this match is an underrated classic.
White will assert his dominance over the seven-foot-tall Savage, while Macho Man will use his signature eye rake and attempt to choke the Giant out to take a break from his relentless attacks. The match ended with WCW’s trademark brawling and brawling. Scott Hall and Kevin Nash interfered, DDP then entered the ring to make the save as the match was declared a win by disqualification for The Giant. The star power in the match alone makes everything feel like a 2K Dream Match come to life.
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The Steiner Brothers vs. the Outsiders (WCW Road Wild, 1997)
A fun clash of styles between two of Wcw’s most iconic teams
The Steiner Brothers are one of the most legendary teams in WCW.best known for their clashes with fellow WCW legends Harlem Heat, The Nasty Boys and The Road Warriors. The Outsiders are best remembered for their singles shows and as members of the NWO, but The Steiners and Outsiders had some incredible fights in 1996-97. The NWO had to start dismantling the faces of WCW when they first came into the company. Along with Ric Flair and Sting, the Steiner Brothers were one of the most recognizable faces of the brand and the perfect foils for the Renegade faction.
The Outsiders’ victory was a big moment for them as their arrival in WCW continued to gain momentum. Fans of Bron Breaker will enjoy the barking of the WCW crowd back in 1997. The final stages of the match are great, including a blocked Frankensteiner attempt from Scott Steiner and a brutal Jackknife Powerbomb from Scott Hall. WCW tag team wrestling was at its peak in the early ’90s, but is an outstanding classic team game from the early days of the company’s popularity..
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Hulk Hogan vs. Arn Anderson (Nitro, February 12, 1996)
One of the greatest matches of Hogan’s first run in WCW
Wrestling folklore is filled with false information and “not quite” the truth.. Hulk Hogan’s history in WCW suggests that he arrived and people are tired of red and yellow. This led to Hogan going black and white for his heel run and everyone lived happily ever after (or at least for a while). That’s not entirely true and certainly not the whole story.
Ahead of his legendary heel turn, Hulk Hogan was involved in a feud with Ric Flair and the legendary Four Horsemen.. Arn Anderson is known as the “Enforcer” of the horsemen and one of the most reliable and durable ring workers in the history of the business. The match is best known for one of the few times in his career that Hogan got a clean three count. Of course, this happened after many vile deceptions. The woman threw salt in the Hulkster’s eyes and then Arn Anderson hit him with Miss Elizabeth’s high heel shoe to get the win.
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Sting vs. Bret Hart (Halloween Havoc, October 25, 1998)
An underrated US Championship classic
The United States Championship is known today for its prominence on WWE SmackDown. Over the years, the United States Championship has defined everyone from John Cena and Rey Mysterio to Logan Paul. Still, it is often forgotten as the intercontinental equivalent of WCW. throughout much of wrestling’s Golden Age of the late 80s and early 90s. This is one of the great forgotten matches of that period.
These are two of the best ring specialists of all time battling it out in an intense dream match. Bret Hart works as a heel, driving Sting’s baseball bat into his throat from the middle rope to win with a messy finish, but the match itself is worthy of both men’s legendary status.
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Raven vs. Diamond Dallas Page (Spring Stampede, 1998)
Raven’s rules at the US Championships
DDP and Raven were perfect for each other. Diamond Dallas Page was one of WCW’s biggest success stories. For a company that has rightly been criticized for its inability to organically create new stars, DDP is one of the few to buck the trend during WCW’s glory period. Raven was one of ECW’s many plug-and-play acquisitions, and the pair were involved in a bitter feud throughout 1998, having four matches, including three on PPV. This is the best choice.
Both fighters in this fight were in the same unhindered psychological zone.dressed in denim and ready for war, Street Fight style. Since WCW liked to be as on the nose as possible, one of the highlights of the match had DDP elbowing Raven off the roof of a stagecoach and onto hay bales at the Spring Stampede. Don’t let the ridiculousness detract from the quality of the match, though. This match is an absolute barn burner.
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Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. Juventud Guerrera (Nitro, September 16, 1996)
In-Ring Excellence from ECW Alumni
There is a belief that if your checkbook is big enough, the world will be your oyster. At a Philadelphia bingo hall, a new wave of heavyweights was known to wow anyone who was cool enough to discover ECW at the time. WCW soon began hiring ECW’s top talent. on lucrative contracts and had the added bonus of not having a looming threat of extinction hanging over the company’s head (yet).
Mexican wrestling sensations Rey Mysterio Jr. and Juventud Guerrera made the jump from the tutelage of Paul Heyman to the larger platform of WCW. Showcasing the high-flying lucha libre of ’90s American audiences salivating over regional wrestling tastes, this match is a masterclass in showcasing the WCW Cruiserweight division. in one of the lesser-promoted classics. Cruiserweight Champion Rey Mysterio was victorious with a springboard Hurricane Runa in a match that has completely stood the test of time.
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Ric Flair vs. Eddie Guerrero (Nitro, May 20, 1996)
Two generational talents showing each other a thing or two about 90s classics
Ric Flair vs Eddie Guerrero match between two of the most cunning professional wrestlers of all time. The dirtiest player in the game against a man who has made his mantra “Lying, Cheating and Stealing.” This is a surreal match considering both performers are considered icons and won their first world titles 23 years apart, with Flair winning the NWA title for the first time in 1981 and Eddie Guerrero winning his first world title in WWE at No Way Out. in 2004.
It’s a fun match, with Eddie Guerrero delivering Ric Flair’s signature sharp punches in the corner, using every drop of venom his architect has put forth. The beauty of this match is a young Guerrero showing off his youthful high-flying prowess while Flair is still in the prime of his style and profile.. This was their second match on Nitro and it ended with Flair winning thanks to a figure-four leglock using the ropes.
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Cactus Jack vs. Vader (Halloween Havoc, 1993)
Two of the most beloved wrestlers of the ’90s go head to head in an iconic setting.
WCW is taking the spooky season to America in a way WWE has never done before. Halloween Havoc is perhaps WCW’s most aesthetically iconic PPV.. It’s also the perfect setting for two of the most feared wrestlers of the ’90s to explode in one of the most dangerous matches in professional wrestling. Really scary stuff.
Recent conversations have turned to what WCW did first and on this topic: this can be considered an omen of what will happen in the second half of the 90s.. The wheel spins to determine the stipulations for the WCW Title match between Vader and Mick Foley in the main event, and the result is a classic Texas death match. Both men bleed to death, Vader is thrown into a makeshift grave, tables are launched and general carnage is the order of the day as Vader emerges victorious. VKVthe most underrated classic.