Business Wars Encore: WWF vs WCW | Prime Time | 3
May 19, 2021
In 1994, wrestling loyalties are put to the test as WCW throws down the gauntlet. Ted Turner pulls out all the stops, luring away major WWF stars like Hulk Hogan. Meanwhile, WWF grapples with turmoil and financial woes. The courtroom drama surrounding steroid use adds a twist, impacting both organizations significantly. With the launch of 'Monday Nitro,' WCW shakes things up further, creating an explosive rivalry that forever changes wrestling. As tensions rise, fans are on the edge of their seats!
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Hulk Hogan Joins WCW
- WCW offered Hulk Hogan a lucrative deal: $2 million for six months, plus pay-per-view sales.
- This deal enticed Hogan away from WWF, marking a major win for WCW.
McMahon's Reaction to Hogan's Departure
- Vince McMahon, facing financial struggles from a steroid scandal, couldn't match WCW's offer to Hogan.
- He downplayed the loss, claiming Hogan was "yesterday's guy."
Bash at the Beach Success
- WCW's Bash at the Beach pay-per-view featured a dream match between Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair.
- This event was a huge success, generating WCW's biggest pay-per-view revenue in years.
