World Championship Wrestling was a Major pro wrestling promotion operating in the United States, based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
The WCW promotion was founded on November 21, 1988 by Ted Turner, and it ceased operations on March 26, 2001.
The company played a pivotal role in the wrestling industry from the late 1980s through the 1990s. Originally part of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), WCW was acquired by media mogul Ted Turner in 1988 and became a direct competitor to WWE (then WWF). WCW is best known for its intense rivalry with WWE during the "Monday Night Wars," where its flagship show, Monday Nitro, went head-to-head with Monday Night Raw.
WCW was instrumental in popularizing wrestling on a mainstream level, with iconic moments such as the rise of the New World Order (nWo) and the emergence of stars like Sting, Ric Flair, and Goldberg.
Despite its initial success, WCW eventually declined due to mismanagement and was purchased by WWE in 2001, marking the end of one of the most significant eras in wrestling history.
World Championship Wrestling: Info
- Promotion TypeMajor
- Continent
North & Central America - Date EstablishedNovember 21, 1988
- Country
United States - LocationAtlanta, Georgia, USA
- Date RetiredMarch 26, 2001
- FounderTed Turner
- Owners
- Real NameVince McMahon (WWF) (March 27, 2001 - November 18, 2001)
- Real NameJamie Kellner (Time Warner Entertainment) (March 7, 2001 - March 26, 2001)
- Real NameTed Turner (Time Warner Entertainment) (October 10, 1996 - March 6, 2001)
- Real NameTed Turner (Turner Broadcasting System) (November 21, 1988 - October 9, 1996)
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Promotion Names
- World Championship Wrestling - WCW (November 21, 1988 - March 26, 2001)
- Logo History
Invasion Logo (WWF)May 28, 2001November 18, 2001
WCW 2nd LogoMay 4, 1999March 31, 2001- WCW 1st LogoNovember 21, 1988May 3, 1999
- NWA Affiliation
- (November 21, 1988 - September 1, 1993)
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