Who Killed WCW?

Being an old classic wrestling fan and enjoying history. I must say that "The Vice Channel" has done it again with this doc a four part one "Who Killed WCW?". The footage was revealing and vintage bringing back classic memories and fond times of this 90's pop culture wrestling league who for awhile was topping Vince and the "WWF" in the ratings do to it's brash and provocative style. Interviews are revealing and telling with former CEO and company head man Eric Bischoff, plus hearing the words from former wrestling employees like Bret Hart, Goldberg, The Rock, Kevin Nash, and Booker T. Raises questions as you ask who's at fault with the evidence shown still you be the judge. Well documented was how Hogan and his "NWO" politics influenced things and the ego's of veterans was a power struggle with up and coming young grapplers. The early creative style was a wild show with wrestlers as "Oz" and alien like characters even in ring executions! Despite the success with Eric his style and creative mistakes and friendship with Hulk was a burden, plus things didn't improve when Vince Russo came on board as he was to over the top caring more about ratings even spanning the "WCW" brand into Hollywood movies. Thru it all executives at "Turner" didn't have their backs and didn't support the sport as the "AOL" and "Time Warner" merger killed it in the early 2000's as "Nitro" blew up and became Vince's new raw "WWE" toy. So much happened you will still be asking yourself as a fan and citizen as who is to blame. Hey they say all good things come to an end. This is a must watch and see for wrestling fans and wrestling history buffs.

"Who Killed WCW?" is an exceptional TV series that dives deep into the rise and fall of World Championship Wrestling. This series is a must-watch for wrestling fans and those intrigued by the entertainment industry's complexities.

The series combines archival footage, interviews, and expert analysis to offer a thorough look at the factors leading to WCW's collapse. The production quality is outstanding, with episodes skillfully edited to balance historical depth and entertainment. Interviews with wrestling legends and former WCW employees provide firsthand accounts of the backstage drama, creative clashes, and financial missteps that plagued the organization.

One of the series' standout aspects is how it captures the fact that nobody can agree on what killed WCW, with everyone blaming someone different. This diversity of opinions adds depth to the narrative, illustrating the complexity of the situation. The series doesn't shy away from highlighting Vince Russo's role, portraying him as delusional in his assessment of his contributions and decisions.

The storytelling is enhanced by a mix of dramatic reenactments and actual footage, keeping viewers consistently engaged. The series' balanced approach offers a nuanced perspective on the various elements that led to WCW's downfall, allowing viewers to draw their own conclusions. In my opinion WCW was killed by a combination of internal suicide coinciding with the rise of Stone Cold & The Rock. Death was inevitable.

In summary, "Who Killed WCW?" is a brilliantly crafted series offering an in-depth and captivating exploration of one of wrestling's most dramatic stories. Its insightful analysis, compelling storytelling, and high production values make it a standout documentary. For anyone interested in professional wrestling or entertainment dynamics, this series is an absolute must-watch.

I remember the wrestling wars very well. The WWE was king, having bought up every territory. So when upstart WCW, which had really been seen as somewhat of a joke, started beating it, week in and week out, well, it was a big deal. However, it was not to last.

This series tries to lay blame on one single entity that was responsible for the eventual conquering of WCW by WWE. However, it becomes very obvious that it was a host of factors and people responsible for WCW's death. You had changing ownership at Time Warner that looked down on "wrasslin." You had an incredibly dysfunctional organization put together by Bischoff that was creating a business model that really could not be sustained. A roster of "haves" that looked down on the "have-nots" and cared only about themselves. A clueless Russo that tried to make it all about him. So many factors.

In the end, you are free to make your own opinion. Personally, I think lack of experience killed WCW. The people running it, like Bischoff, didn't really understand how the business worked. House shows build the brand, having your people, all of them, out there working cities. WCW just broke the bank for their TV show. It got ratings for awhile, but it wasn't sustainable and couldn't last forever, nothing does, except WWE that is.