SUMMARY
- WWE and WCW had one of the most iconic rivalries in pro-wrestling history that revolutionized the industry.
- Recently, several wrestling icons recalled how the events unfolded between the two companies.
Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, recently presented a brief yet memorable run on WWE television. However, as of now, he is currently on a hiatus, and the timeframe of his return remains uncertain. Meanwhile, he was recently spotted with many other WWE legends.
In that regard, it is worth mentioning that The Dark Side of the Ring recently revealed that they are partnering with Dwayne Johnson and Seven Bucks Productions on a new documentary series named ‘Who Killed WCW?’. The 4-part series will present the rise and fall of World Championship Wrestling (WCW).
It has also been reported that the series will premiere on Tuesday, June 4, at 10 p.m. on Vice TV. With that, Dark Side of the Ring recently shared a video that showcases Johnson, along with Booker T, Goldberg, and other WWE legends, talking about the downfall of WCW.
We’re partnering with @TheRock and @SevenBucksProd again on a new 4-part documentary series…
“WHO KILLED WCW?”
The meteoric rise and spectacular fall of the cultural phenomenon that was World Championship Wrestling.
June 4 at 10PM on @vicetv. pic.twitter.com/9t7zUWeq3U
— Dark Side of the Ring (@DarkSideOfRing) April 30, 2024
In the video, The Rock says that the legacy of WCW is “iconic.” He mentioned that it marked the end of an era when WCW went out of business. Booker T then added, “A company that rose to become the phoenix of professional wrestling.” Also, Goldberg said, “You’re going to f*cking he’ll, just for that.”
Meanwhile, Bret Hart stated, “Idiots everywhere. It’s just mind-boggling”. The Rock then mentioned that ‘Who Killed WCW’ would always be a million-dollar question. Finally, Kevin Nash asked the fans if they wanted to hear the real story or the “bullsh*t story.”
Thus, it seems the docuseries might feature appearances from several legends and Hall of Famers. With that, it would be interesting to see what they will have to say about World Championship Wrestling.
Dwayne Johnson revealed that WCW inspired him
Recently, Deadline revealed what Dwayne Johnson stated about WCW and the upcoming documentary series. It seems World Championship Wrestling inspired him. Johnson mentioned that the rise and decline of WCW is a highly captivating story in the professional wrestling world.
He added that the story of WCW consists of big dreams, huge successes, failures, and the “harsh realities of the pro wrestling business.” He stated that the upcoming docuseries will present a behind-the-scenes look at the rise and fall of WCW.
Dwayne Johnson To Produce ‘Who Killed WCW?’ Docuseries For Vice TV Premiering June 4 (via Deadline)
“The iconic rise and fall of WCW is one of professional wrestling’s most captivating stories – full of big dreams, massive successes, painful failures, and the harsh realities of… pic.twitter.com/Gp9sH8bA9B
— SEScoops (@sescoops) April 30, 2024
Finally, The Great One said, “Personally, the rise of WCW, not the fall, inspired me greatly early in my career where I would eventually become, the Final Boss.” Thus, it seems Dwayne Johnson had a special attachment to WCW. It is now to be seen what else The Rock will share about the promotion going forward.
All you need to know about World Championship Wrestling
Previously, in 1988, Ted Turner founded the pro wrestling promotion named World Championship Wrestling (WCW). With that, WCW began gaining popularity among fans. Soon, it became one of the two top pro wrestling promotions. The other one is WWF/WWE.
Not to mention, WCW once surpassed WWF/WWE in popularity. Thereafter, Eric Bischoff became a part of the company and worked as the executive producer of the promotion. It is worth mentioning that, while Bischoff was in charge, the company experienced extreme success. The storylines became more reality-based, and the company also hired many well-known former WWF/WWE stars.
However, in 1999, owing to creative issues, WCW suffered a huge loss in ratings and revenue. Also, many reported that the downfall of WCW happened because of backstage politics and poor management techniques. Thereafter, the promotion was shut down, and its valuable assets were sold to WWF/WWE in 2001.
That marked the end of World Championship Wrestling. However, now that a docuseries being made on the downfall of the company, several other important backstage details might come into the spotlight. Whatever the case, fans will definitely look forward to the premiere of the series to know the truth behind the rise and fall of the iconic promotion.
