Business Wars Encore: WWF vs WCW | New World Order | 4
May 24, 2021
In the midst of the Monday Night Wars, WCW pulls out all the stops to outshine WWF. Eric Bischoff masterminds a strategic invasion with wrestling stars Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, shaking up the scene. The tension escalates dramatically when Hulk Hogan transforms from hero to villain, joining the Outsiders and igniting the New World Order. Meanwhile, Stone Cold Steve Austin rises as the ultimate antihero, reflecting changing audience preferences. This riveting saga reshapes the wrestling landscape forever.
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Luger's Defection
- WCW's Nitro shocked WWF by revealing Lex Luger's defection on live TV.
- This spoiler tactic aimed to grab viewers from WWF's Raw during the Monday Night Wars.
Spoiler Bomb
- WCW's Eric Bischoff spoiled WWF Raw's main event result on Nitro.
- This tactic aimed to discourage viewers from switching channels, demonstrating an aggressive competitive strategy.
Unexpected Violence
- Vince McMahon changed a WWF script last minute to include a violent chair attack.
- This surprised WWF's VP of Distribution, Michael Ortman, who was showcasing WWF's family-friendly image to Canadian TV executives.
