Business Wars WWF vs WCW - New World Order | 4
Sep 18, 2019
In 1995, the wrestling world is torn in the Monday Night Wars. WCW, under Eric Bischoff, is stealing top talent and launching aggressive tactics against the WWF. As the rivalry escalates, a pivotal legal battle brews over star wrestlers Scott Hall and Kevin Nash. Then, Hulk Hogan's shocking betrayal at Bash at the Beach becomes a game-changer, leading to the birth of the New World Order. Meanwhile, the WWF struggles to adapt, paving the way for antihero Stone Cold Steve Austin. The pressure mounts as both companies vie for dominance in the ring.
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WCW's Spoiler Tactic
- WCW's Nitro spoiled the results of WWF's Raw main event, revealing Shawn Michaels' victory over Sid.
- This tactic aimed to discourage viewers from switching channels, demonstrating WCW's aggressive strategy.
Unexpected Violence in WWF
- Vince McMahon surprised WWF executives by adding a violent chair attack to a match, despite assurances of family-friendly content.
- This unexpected change reflected McMahon's shift towards edgier content in response to WCW's competition.
The Trashing of the Belt
- Deborah Michelli, upon leaving WWF, joined WCW and threw her WWF Women's Championship belt in the trash.
- This act, shocking to wrestlers, was a publicity stunt orchestrated by Eric Bischoff to generate buzz for WCW.