WWE legends Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff, known for their prominent roles in wrestling history, are now facing fresh accusations from another major star. WCW, once a wrestling powerhouse, saw its demise during the Monday Night War era, ultimately bought out by WWE in 2001. The circumstances surrounding WCW’s downfall have sparked numerous stories and allegations, with figures like Bret Hart and Vince Russo pointing fingers at Hogan and Bischoff for their involvement.
Recently, Vice TV aired the docuseries “Who Killed WCW?,” co-created by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, shedding light on the events leading to WCW’s collapse. In the premiere episode, titled “Where The Big Boys Play,” discussions with personalities like Hart highlighted the pivotal moments that signaled the decline of World Championship Wrestling. Hart criticized Bischoff’s lack of wrestling knowledge and his alleged subservience to Hogan, attributing their partnership as a significant factor in WCW’s downfall.
Eric Bischoff (Via WWE/Twitter)
In response to the accusations, Bischoff reflected on the complexities within WCW and the external pressures that influenced its fate. He acknowledged the challenges faced behind the scenes and hinted at higher-ups within Turner Broadcasting potentially contributing to WCW’s demise. Moving forward, the docuseries plans to go into various aspects of WCW’s history, including the rise of the nWo, Bill Goldberg’s impact, the rivalry with WWE, and exclusive footage from WCW’s final Nitro episode.
As the series progresses, viewers can expect insights from key figures like Kevin Nash, Madusa, and Booker T, offering a comprehensive look at the factors that led to WCW’s downfall. With Bischoff’s perspective adding nuance to the narrative, the ongoing exploration of WCW’s history promises to uncover more layers of the wrestling industry’s most infamous demise. Stay tuned for the upcoming episodes to delve deeper into the legacy and controversies surrounding WCW’s final days.
