Planning a future WCW Diary.

[Chris Lionheart]

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO DIE THE DEATH IT DID In fact, the company was destined to thrive and prosper. They had so many advantages - a roster packed with strong talent and Ted Turner, the biggest media mogul in the universe - it seemed not only would the company expand its profits, but that it would eventually turn every other wrestling promotion in the country to dust. However, by 2001 the company, having lost 95% of its paying audience, has sold for next to nothing to Vonce McMahon and World Wrestling Entertainment. How could a company lost their audience so quickly? Why did they put on shows so horrible that fans fled in horror? Who were the people responsible for this catastrophic collapse? In short, just what caused the death of one of the largest wrestling companies in the world? THE DEATH OF WCW answers all of these questions and more as it investigates the bizarre (and often hysterical) history of the downfall of the WCW.

1999:

WCW is sold by Turner Sports/Time Warner to Mandalay Sports & Entertainment.

2000:

2001:

February 2001 -
Jerry Lawler's then-wife Stacy "The Kat" Carter was released by the WWF, and Lawler quit the company in protest. Jerry Lawler would show-up on Nitro and become the new commentary partner of Tony Schiavone.

June 20 -
The WWE ends its developmental deal with Memphis Championship Wrestling. American Dragon (Brian Danielson), Christian York, Joey Abs, Joey Mathews, Rodney, Shooter Schultz and Spanky (Brian Kendrick) are all terminated.

November 30th -
Chyna left WWE due to personal reasons, getting dumped by Triple H in favor of Stephanie McMahon.

In late 2001, Hart became the on-screen commissioner of WCW, a role that ended prematurely on June 24, 2002 after Hart suffered a stroke following a motorcycle accident, which temporarily rendered him a wheelchair user.

2002:

February -
Kevin Nash and Scott Hall debut at WWE No Way Out, assisting Triple H in his match against Kurt Angle, which was a Singles match for the no. 1 contender spot to the Undisputed WWF Championship with Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley as the Special Guest Referee. They would go-on to reform 'The Kliq' with Triple H, Xpac, Justin Credible, and when he returned from injury, Shawn Michaels.

May 2nd -
The Chyna Doll debuts in WCW.

2003:

2004:

June -
Jackie Moore is released from WWE.

November 7th -
Jackie Moore is debuted in WCW.

2005:

2006:

2007:

2008:

2009:

2010:

2011:

2012:

TV Shows:

WCW Authority Figures & Titles:
On-Screen Authority: Johnny Ace

WCW World Heavyweight Title:
WCW Title:
WCW X Title:
WCW Tag Titles:
WCW Women's Title:

WCW Nitro (RAW)
Announcers: Tony Schiavone, Jerry Lawler
Interviewer: Jeremy Borash

WCW Thunder (SmackDown)
Announcers: Mike Tenay, Booker T
Interviewer: Sharmell Sullivan

WCW Pro (NXT)
Announcers: Eric Bischoff, Mike Tenay, Diamond Dallas Page
Interviewer: Diamond Dallas Page

WCW PowerPlant (Tough Enough)
Trainers: Bill DeMott, Dave Finlay, Dean Malenko, Nora Greenwald

WCW Hall Of Fame:
Arn Anderson
Bill Goldberg
Bret Hart
Chris Benoit
Curt Hennig
Dusty Rhodes
Eddie Guerrero
Hulk Hogan
Lex Luger
Ric Flair
Rick Steiner
Ricky Steamboat
Road Warrior Animal
Road Warrior Hawk
Ron Simmons
Scott Steiner
Sting

WCW Males:
AJ Styles
Brian Danielson
Christopher Daniels
Cody Rhodes
CM Punk
Douglas Williams
Dustin Rhodes
Frankie Kazarian
Harry Smith
Joe Hennig
Ken Anderson
Nattie Neidhart
Nigel McGuiness
Paul Burchill
Teddy Hart
William Regal
Windham Rotunda


WCW Current Women's Division:
Amy Hennig
Angel Williams
Jessica Dalton
Madison Rayne
Nikita
Talia Madison
Traci Brookes

WCW Women's Pioneers:
Daffney
Jackie Moore
"Major Guns" Tylene Buck
Stacy Keibler
Torrie Wilson

WWE Roster:
Bobby Lashley
Brock Lesnar
Kane
Kurt Angle
Mick Foley
Paul Heyman
R-Truth
Stone Cold
Triple H
The Undertaker
Vince McMahon