When WCW was purchased in 2001 by Vince McMahon the title was then … And now the series has spun-off again as the spotlight is shone on WCW. The powerhouse takes The Hulkster down with his signature Jackhammer and captures the WCW World Title. June 10, 1996You Wanted A War?Hall returns with a "big surprise" for WCW in the form of Kevin Nash. History of NWA/WCW US Title. This was a winner-take-all match for both the World Heavyweight and, The title was referred to as the World Championship from November 19, 2001 after the demise of, This page was last edited on 26 February 2021, at 08:31. To the horror of sports-entertainment fans everywhere, the star of “Eight Legged Freaks” manages to cover Bischoff and win the title. As Commissioner, Nash awarded himself the title. During the main event, Goldberg’s streak unceremoniously ends when Scott Hall zaps the powerhouse with a stun gun, allowing Big Sexy to hit a Jackknife Powerbomb to claim the victory, the title and the first win over Goldberg. Dec. 19, 1999Best There Ever Will BeAt Starrcade, Bret “Hit Man” Hart beats Goldberg in controversial fashion to win the WCW Title, but The “Hit Man” suffers a concussion during the bout, which will force him to announce his retirement from the ring 10 months later. The Expansion 6. In November 1988, Turner Broadcasting purchased Jim Crockett Promotions, which had promoted under the name "NWA World Championship Wrestling".While the promotion remained a member of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), the use of the NWA name was gradually reduced on televised programming, in favor of the name "World Championship Wrestling", or "WCW". House shows, TV tapings, and pay-per-view cards are all included as well as interpromotional cards … CONTINUE TO THE RING RESULTS. Oct. 21, 1996The Dark WarriorAs The nWo adds members like The Giant and The Million Dollar Man to their ranks, an embittered Sting adopts a darker personality and embarks on a crusade to destroy the invading army. 1989 had been a spectacular year for WCW with incredible action and thrills. A no-nonsense Oklahoman, Watts implements a number of controversial and unpopular policies, including banning top rope maneuvers and removing the protective mats from the outside of the ring. On the first episode, Ric Flair forces Chris Jericho to submit to his Figure-Four Leglock. This group will go down as the final incarnation of The Horsemen. Unfortunately, the klutz trips and falls on his face in one of the most embarrassing moments in sports-entertainment. July 7, 1996The Third ManAt Bash at the Beach, Hall & Nash dominate Sting, Lex Luger and “Macho Man” Randy Savage, which brings out Hulk Hogan. Take a trip back to “Where the Big Boys Play.” Launched by media mogul Ted Turner in 1988, World Championship Wrestling went from a predominantly southern attraction to the most popular sports-entertainment company on the planet in less than a decade. Mar. The WCW Hardcore Championship was a professional wrestling Hardcore Championship contested for in World Championship Wrestling (WCW). The victory turns out to be the start of a 173-0 undefeated streak that last for more than a year. The History of WCW, Part IV By MG (m_gernand@yahoo.com) 1992 saw a new sheriff in town at WCW. WWE.com mistakenly lists Sting's reign as lasting from April 26, 1999 to April 29, 1999, despite this and the following match's descriptions stating that this reign began and ended on the same night. The Little Big Man will go on to win the title a total of seven times during his career while sparking major interest in the lucha libre style of competition. Let’s get ready to rumble! July 17, 1994Hulkamania Runs WildFollowing months of hype, Hulk Hogan makes his WCW ring debut at Bash at the Beach with Shaquille O'Neal and Jimmy Hart in his corner and beats Ric Flair to win the WCW World Championship. 26, 2001War is OverWith WCW earning a fraction of its highest television ratings and hemorrhaging millions of dollars, parent company AOL Time Warner sells the failed brand to WWE, signifying the end of the Monday Night Wars. The same night, Hulk Hogan defeats Kevin Nash for the WCW Title by poking him in the chest. The Giant was declared winner by disqualification after. Jan. 11, 1991 The First Champion During WCW’s fi… Sept. 22, 1997The StreakIn his WCW debut, an unknown, but physically intimidating former football player named Bill Goldberg runs through Hugh Morrus in impressive fashion. That same night, he beats “Stone Cold” Steve Austin for the WWE Title to become the first-ever Undisputed WWE Champion. World Championship Wrestling: Rosters History Database On this page you find the full WCW Roster & Alumni across the All-Time History of the company. Dec. 27, 1998Breaking The StreakAfter winning the World War 3 battle royal, Kevin Nash earns a WCW World Title opportunity against the undefeated Goldberg at Starrcade. Browse more videos. Nov. 18, 1996Sleazy-E Eric Bischoff is confronted by "Rowdy" Roddy Piper after failing to secure a contract for Hot Rod to face Hulk Hogan. Aug. 2, 1992Making HistoryAfter his name is randomly selected in a drawing by Watts, Ron Simmons challenges WCW World Champion Big Van Vader for the coveted title and defeats the devastating big man to become the first African-American World Champion in sports-entertainment history. May 4, 1998The WolfpacAfter weeks of tension between nWo founders Kevin Nash and Hulk Hogan, Big Sexy turns his back on his former friend and starts a splinter faction with Randy Savage and Konnan known as The Wolfpac. Hollywood Hogan reverted to his Hulkamania character midway through this reign. Information Timeline - The History of WCW : 1997 As Told by Kevin Nash DVDRegion 0 (Plays Anywhere in the World) Match Listings Timeline of WCW - 1997 As Told by Kevin Nash With the nWo in full swing, there seemed no way that WCW could lose the momentum they'd built. This retro clip is from WWE: Greatest Stars of the 90's DVD set. The championship was generally contested in professional wrestling matches, in which participants execute scripted finishes rather than contend in direct competition. Jan. 11, 1991The First ChampionDuring WCW’s first years of operation, the promotion remains closely affiliated with the historic National Wrestling Alliance, with the NWA World Title representing the top prize. Listing of professional wrestling champions for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, Record eight-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (, WCW International World Heavyweight Champion, List of World Heavyweight Champions (WWE), "World Championship Wrestling World Heavyweight Title", "World Heavyweight Champion and WCW/NWA Title History", "On this day in pro wrestling history: Ron Simmons makes history by winning WCW World title", http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/wcw00-01.htm, Official WCW World Heavyweight Championship History, Wrestling-Titles.com: WCW World Heavyweight Title History, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_WCW_World_Heavyweight_Champions&oldid=1009019845, World heavyweight wrestling championships, World Championship Wrestling champions lists, CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Luger was originally the number one contender to face. History of WCW World Title. April 26, 2000David Arquette: WCW ChampionDuring his promotional tour for the wrestling comedy “Ready to Rumble,” actor David Arquette teams up with Diamond Dallas Page to battle WCW Champion Jeff Jarret & Eric Bischoff on Thunder with the stipulation that whoever secures the pin is declared the champion. Here, WWE.com recounts the events that built WCW into an empire and the missteps that made it fall. See also: History of WWWF/WWF/WWE World Title. Nobody is more synonymous… In ’88, with Crockett’s company experiencing financial problems stemming from mismanagement, the media mogul buys the failing business and forms Universal Wrestling Corporation, which is soon renamed to World Championship Wrestling in order to retain familiarity. The list of WCW World Heavyweight Champions is a chronological list of wrestlers that have held the WCW World Heavyweight Championship by ring name. May 27, 1996Say Hello to the Bad GuyScott Hall — best known to sports-entertainment fans as Razor Ramon — emerges from the audience during a match between Steve Doll and The Mauler with a microphone in his hand and starts a sports-entertainment firestorm by saying, “You people know who I am, but you don’t know why I’m here.” The reasons behind Hall’s invasion change the landscape of professional wrestling. At the time, Watts seemed like a solid choice. The WCW United States Heavyweight Championship was created when Jim Crockett Promotions officially changed to World Championship Wrestling and they broke away from the National Wrestling Alliance, when this happened the then current NWA United States Heavyweight Champion Lex Luger became the first champion.. Region 0 (Plays Anywhere in the World). The year 1994 saw one of those moments when Hulk Hogan signed with the archenemy, WCW. Let’s talk about the Yeti. (WATCH). The entire show was comprised of round-robin tournaments (one for singles, the other tag teams), with points awarded for pinfall, countout, etc. Crockett Sells to Turner 7. The titles are mostly treated as the same entity throughout Flair’s reign,and this reign is considered to be merely an extension of his NWA … Comment. Region 0 (Plays Anywhere in the World) DVD Description. WCW Thunder GP. WCW has many positive legacies, like introducing the world to future WWE stars like Rey Mysterio . No Treats.With a great deal of hype surrounding the return of The Ultimate Warrior, Hogan and his WrestleMania VI opponent meet at Halloween Havoc in what many fans consider one of WCW’s worst matches. Join the revived WCW.com on a look back at World Championship Wrestling. ( WATCH FINAL NITRO PLAYLIST). So it was truly bizarre that they chose to end it with this event. The "Holy Grail" of the company, the WCW Championship. July 14, 1991Flair Goes NorthFollowing a series of disagreements with WCW Executive Vice President Jim Herd, Ric Flair leaves the organization and takes the WCW World Title to WWE. HISTORY OF WCW WORLD TITLE. Property of WWE Inc. It was released on August 25, 2009. This was a match in which the title could change hands via disqualification due to a contract clause. Georgia Championship Wrestling 3. This includes the list of all WCW Wrestlers, division between Men and Women Roster, as well as Managers, Announcers, Authority figures, Producers and other personalities in World Championship Wrestling. (WATCH). Now head inside that operation with one of the engineers of the nWo, Kevin Nash. Sept. 10, 1999The Fall of BischoffWhen the return of Hulkamania fails to revive WCW’s nose-diving ratings, Eric Bischoff is relieved of his executive duties and replaced by WCW accountant Bill Busch. See also: History of NWA World Title. The outcome of the Monday Night Wars is well-known, but the life and death of WCW remains a topic of heated debate. Sting vs. Lex Luger (SuperBrawl II) As written in The WrestleMania Era: The Book of Sports Entertainment, one of the most captivating stories to watch when studying the history of WCW … (But not before Frey had hired Jesse "The Body" Ventura as a color commentator.) The WCW World Heavyweight Championship is the original world title of WCW and it remained as such until March 2001, when WCW was purchased by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now known as WWE) and the championship was defended as the WCW Championship as part of the Invasion storyline, with the WCW initials being dropped from the title's name in November 2001. Afterwards, Vince Russo delivers a scathing tirade pointed at Hogan wherein he fires The Immortal One and declares Jarrett the reigning champion. The mini-movies hyping Sting's PPV events in the early 90s, however, were not one of them. Greatest Talent in the World 8. (WATCH) The two titles are then unified, bringing an end to WCW’s lineage. Black Saturday 5. TheHistoryofWWE.com is run by Graham Cawthon & Richard Land. Nov. 17, 1997Slick RickOn a night where Raw airs taped while Nitro broadcasts live, the legendary Rick Rude creates a bit of sports-entertainment history by appearing on both programs in the same evening. The WCW World Heavyweight Championship was a professional wrestling world heavyweight championship and its lineage began when Ted Turner purchased Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP), which used the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) alliance name. First running down WWE and Shawn Michaels on the live Nitro, the former Intercontinental Champion pops up on Raw an hour later alongside his DX cohorts. Dec. 18, 1995Talking TrashInterrupting a live broadcast of Nitro, WWE Women’s Champion Alundra Blayze creates serious controversy when she publicly denounces her former employer before pledging her allegiance to WCW and throwing her title in a trash can. The Yeti is widely considered to be one of pro-wrestling’s worst-ever characters, and through an objective lens, I can’t disagree. This is an in-depth listing of WCW results dating back to the purchase of Jim Crockett Promotions by Ted Turner in 1988 and ending with the sell of the company to the WWF in 2001. Soon after, WCW officially splits from the NWA. World Championship Wrestling was the biggest and stiffest competition Vince McMahon and the WWE have ever faced. The Rise and Fall of WCW is a DVD release from World Wrestling Entertainment. Oct. 28, 1998Tricks. Jan. 4, 1999Unkind to MankindIn an underhanded attempt to stop fans from changing the channel, WCW announcer Tony Schiavone reveals that Mick Foley wins the WWE Title on tonight’s pre-taped Raw before flippantly adding “that’s going to put some butts in the seats.” Immediately, hundreds of thousands of viewers tune to Raw to see The Hardcore Legend capture the championship. The audacious move only leads more sports-entertainment fans to tune over to Raw. Two organizations, two Heavyweight titles, dipping business and a whole lot of confusion comes to the WCW in 1993. June 1, 1992Saddle Up"Cowboy" Bill Watts becomes the Executive Vice President of WCW. With the nWo in full swing, there seemed no way that WCW could lose the momentum they’d built. Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling 4. When Turner began transmitting his station across the country to cable companies, Georgia Championship Wrestling became one of the most popular shows on the station. In ’88, with Crockett’s company experiencing financial problems stemming from mismanagement, the media mogul buys the failing business and forms Universal Wrestling Corporation, which is soon renamed to World Championship Wrestling in order to retain familiarity. With the demotion of Dusty Rhodes, Kip Frey turned over the promotion to Cowboy Bill Watts. WGP: The Rise and Fall of Federations (27) UGSPC [EVOLUZION STREAM ™ Stream Channel Software] 1:31:46. Aug. 18, 1993A Shocking DebutOn a live edition of Ric Flair’s “A Flair for the Gold” during Clash of the Champions XXIV, The Nature Boy confronts Sting and The British Bulldog about the mystery partner they are set to team with in a WarGames Match against Flair, Sid and Harlem Heat. Sept.14, 1998One Last RideDuring an emotionally charged Nitro from Greenville, S.C., original Four Horsemen members Ric Flair, Arn Anderson and James J. Dillon are joined in the ring by Dean Malenko and Steve “Mongo” McMichael, signaling a reformation of the famous faction. To preserve the inexpensive network programming provided by professional wrestling, Jim Crockett Promotions was purchased outright by Turner on October 11, 1988. July 9, 2001The AllianceWCW competitors join forces with ECW competitors as Shane & Stephanie McMahon form The Alliance in an attempt to overthrow their father. (WATCH). (WATCH) The heavily hyped bout propels Starrcade ’97 to become WCW’s most successful pay-per-view, but the main event’s muddy ending leaves fans feeling disappointed — even with one of the first WCW appearances of Bret “Hit Man” Hart. WCW contributed many great legacies to wrestling history. What exactly was WCW and how does its legacy live on today? History of WCW World Championship Wrestling (WCW) was an American professional wrestling promotion which existed from 1988 to 2001. The longest reigning champion was Hulk Hogan, who held the title for 469 days, which is the only reign to exceed one year (365 days). Jim Crockett Promotions 2. More fan friendly than The Hulkster’s devious group, The Wolfpac soon adds Lex Luger and Sting to its roster. July 8, 1996Rey Takes OffLess than a month after debuting in WCW, high-flying sensation Rey Mysterio defeats Dean Malenko to win the WCW Cruiserweight Championship. The swap allocates roughly $20 million over five years, and is part of a global effort led by WWF. The DVD features the history of World Championship Wrestling. WGP: The Rise and Fall of Federations (3) UGSPC [EVOLUZION STREAM ™ … … Former WWE employees Vince Russo and Ed Ferrara are hired to assume critical roles in the operation of WCW. The NWA, however, is upset with the underhanded way The Nature Boy wins the bout and demands he defend the championship by their standards. The next week, Kevin Nash appears and promises the same thing. Looking like he’s out to defend his WCW brothers, Hogan shocks the world when he assaults Savage and reveals himself to be in collusion with Hall and Nash. The original plan was for the WWF-owned WCW to be a babyface group, led by Shane McMahon (who was the owner of WCW in the angle) to go against the heel owner of the WWF Mr. McMahon.During May and June 2001, wrestlers identified as being "under contract to WCW" (such as Lance Storm and Hugh Morrus) "invaded" World Wrestling Federation programming, by making several run-ins. July 9, 2000Down and OutAt Bash at the Beach, a scheduled World Heavyweight Title Match between Jeff Jarrett and Hulk Hogan turns into a complete debacle when Double J lies down on the mat and allows The Hulkster to pin him. They attack people for the next month or so (most notably powerbombing Eric Bischoff through a table) until challenged by Sting, Lex Luger, and Randy Savage to a six-man tag at Bash at the Beach. - Flair leaves with the belt. 2:29:49. DATE: WRESTLER: DAYS HELD: LOCATION : 01/11/1991: Ric Flair : 171: East Rutherford, NJ: Awarded, due to status as NWA World Champion. Driven by captivating characters like the unbeatable Goldberg, the dynamic Sting and the so-bad-they’re-cool New World Order, WCW and its flagship program, Monday Nitro, dominated Raw in television ratings for 84 consecutive weeks between May of 1996 and March ’98 before being acquired by WWE in 2001. Huge stars appeared on TV weekly as Nash, Hall, Syx Even if you’ve never watched wrestling, you might’ve heard of him. History of WCW/WWF/WWE Cruiserweight Title Report. For their first act of business, the duo strips all champions of their titles and starts a series of tournaments to declare new champions. Nov. 21, 1988WCW is BornThroughout the 1980s, Ted Turner presents the action from Jim Crockett Promotions on the “World Championship Wrestling” program on his TBS network. The history of 20th-Century American wrestling climaxed with an explosive battle between the bombastic WWF and its chief rival, World Championship Wrestling. Sept. 4, 1995This Means WarThrowing some direct competition at WWE, WCW debuts their Monday Nitro program with a live broadcast from the Mall of America in the Twin Cities. WCW Thursday Thunder GP (WCW 2017). As a result of the controversial move, the championship is declared vacant and a match between Lex Luger and Barry Windham for the title is held at Great American Bash with The Total Package prevailing. Soon he realizes he’s in over his head and vacates the championship. It may be his ring debut, but The World's Largest Athlete still defeats The Hulkster to win the WCW Title, launching a career that would eventually take him to the pinnacle of WWE. Official Kayfabe Commentaries - Timeline : The History of WCW 1994 : Eric Bischoff Interview DVD. Huge stars appeared on TV weekly as Nash, Hall, Syxx, Hogan, Savage, Flair, Bret and Sting were red hot and would drive ratings high. However, in order to build their own identity, WCW establishes the WCW World Title, which Ric Flair wins by stealing a victory over Sting. Hoping to intimidate his opponents, Sting enthusiastically introduces The Shockmaster who busts through a nearby wall. Nov. 21, 1988 WCW is Born Throughout the 1980s, Ted Turner presents the action from Jim Crockett Promotions on the “World Championship Wrestling” program on his TBS network. In December 2001, the renamed World Championship was unified with the WWF Championship to create the Undisputed WWF Championship. (WATCH) After this night, Nitro beats Raw in the ratings for 84 consecutive weeks. The Complete History of WCW’s Yeti. Feb. 14, 1993Shift ChangeJim Ross makes his last appearance in the announce booth for WCW. Originally incorporated by TBS as the Universal Wrestling Corporation, Turner promised fans that WCW would be the athlete-oriented style of t… As The Rowdy One gets upset and begins to insinuate that the executive is up to something, The nWo comes to the WCW President's defense, revealing that Bischoff has been part of the faction all along! In the first of many shocking moments to come, Lex Luger makes an unannounced appearance during a match between Sting and Ric Flair only one night after his WWE contract has expired. Amazingly, Rude also appears on ECW’s television show that week. (WATCH). Jan. 15, 1998Bring the ThunderAs Nitro continues to top Raw in the weekly tug-of-war for viewers, WCW launches a second brand known as Thunder, which airs Thursday nights on TBS.
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