Lex Luger kicks into high gear against Brian Pillman. Doom debuts and defeats the Steiners in a major upset. In a rare union, Ric Flair and Sting team up against Terry Funk and the Great Muta in a chaotic main event.
Thirty years before WWE turned its audience into Guess Who, WCW unveiled the Thunderdome. The Nasty Boys, a groundbreaking brawl that brought ECW’s hardcore style to the mainstream. The other reason to watch this show is Cactus Jack and Maxx Payne vs. It wasn’t on the same level as their classic encounters, but then again, they’re playing on a higher level than anyone else. The Dragon and the Nature Boy add a new chapter in their rivalry five years after their trilogy. There’s also a great match between Steve Austin and Ricky Steamboat, as well as a swerve by (who else?) a Four Horseman. Headlining the most-purchased WCW pay-per-view at the time, Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair finally had their dream match on TV, and they delivered. Hulkamania has arrived and WCW would never be the same. Ultimo Dragon, an insane lucha libre showcase, a sick DDT from the Steiners and even a delightful opener of Wrath & Mortis vs. Ric Flair, Chris Benoit retiring Kevin Sullivan, Chris Jericho vs. If first-time viewers came for the NBA star, they probably became regular viewers thanks to Roddy Piper vs. Rodzilla! That’s right, Dennis Rodman makes his wrestling debut teaming with Hollywood Hogan to face Lex Luger and The Giant in quite the spectacle. 21, 1988, when Ted Turner purchased Jim Crockett Promotions and launched WCW. For the purposes of this list, WCW began on Nov. In honor of World Championship Wrestling signing off 20 years ago, here’s a countdown of the 20 greatest pay-per-views in WCW.
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