A NEW documentary reveals the rise and fall of a major 1990s wrestling competition.
World Championship Wrestling (WCW) enjoyed several years in the spotlight before capitulating – and now wrestling fans can look back on history with opinions from the era’s leading figures.
What is “Who Killed WCW?” » a documentary about wrestling?
The documentary traces the fall of World Championship Wrestling, which was founded in 1988 but ultimately ceased operations in 2001.
Key figures from WCW’s history are interviewed, as the four-episode series seeks to uncover the management problems and missteps that resulted in the company’s demise.
Details surrounding the infamous “Monday Night Wars” period, a bitter rivalry with the WWF (now WWE), are also uncovered.
During this conflict, WCW clashed with the WWF by pitting its Monday night show, Monday Nitro, against Monday Night Raw.
The first episode of the documentary series was released on June 4, 2024 and the second on June 11, with the next two scheduled for the following fortnight.
The latest episode highlighted concerns about WCW stars putting themselves in front of the company.
Episode three, due out June 18, 2024, promises to shine the spotlight on a New Yorker hired to save the company – but who ended up clashing with the biggest stars.
The series takes wrestling fans back to a golden age full of drama.
Who stars in the wrestling documentary Who Killed WCW?
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
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The documentary was produced by Seven Buck Productions, which is owned by The Rock.
The Rock debuted on the WWF’s Monday Night Raw in 1996, eventually becoming one of the company’s biggest stars in the late 1990s.
WCW was eventually purchased by the WWF, which ushered in an era called “The Invasion” where WCW wrestlers were aligned against those of the WWF.
The Rock was a key figure during this era, winning several championships.
Bill Goldberg
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Goldberg also appears in the documentary, having been the highest paid WCW wrestler during the 1990s boom.
He pieced together a long unbeaten streak and became the face of the competition.
He was forced to leave for competitive All Japan Pro Wrestling after the demise of WCW, before eventually returning to the United States for the new WWE.
Bret Hart
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Canadian-born Bret Hart was already a household name when WCW secured his signature in 1997 in a lucrative deal.
Tragically, his brother Owen died in an accident with the WWF in 1999, forcing Bret to take several months off.
WCW eventually terminated his contract in 2000, with Hart aging into his 40s.
Booker Huffman
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Booker Huffman, known as Booker T, had the most illustrious career in WCW history and headlined several pay-per-view events.
He earned a contract with the WWF while WCW fizzled and continued to play a major role.
He is now a commentator and considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.
Eric Bischoff
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Bischoff joined WCW in 1991 as an announcer.
He rose through the ranks to executive producer and senior vice president, making him one of the most influential figures of the era.
Bischoff won the signing of Hulk Hogan, invested heavily in WCW’s production and increased pay-per-view events.
He was a leader for WCW in the battle against the WWF during the Monday Night Wars, where he always acted as an announcer.
WCW began to decline years later and Bischoff was replaced in 1999.
How to watch Who Killed WCW?
The series can only be watched on VICE TV.
If you have cable, you can log in to the website to stream episodes.
VICE TV is also available on iOS, Android, Apple TV and Roku.
