For over two decades, wrestling enthusiasts have continued to reminisce about the glory days of World Championship Wrestling (WCW), even though it"s been 23 years since WWE (then WWF) acquired the rival promotion, effectively ending the “Monday Night Wars" era. Now, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is delving into WCW"s demise as a co-producer of a four-part miniseries for Vice TV called “Who Killed WCW?"
Set to premiere on June 4, the series will uncover the intricate factors that led to WCW"s downfall, including management struggles, creative decisions, and the intense competition of the Monday Night Wars. With interviews from former WCW wrestlers, executives, and insiders, the show promises to reveal never-before-seen personal stories and struggles from those who experienced the rise and fall of WCW firsthand.
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Among the interviewees are wrestling legends like Booker T., Eric Bischoff, Diamond Dallas Page, and Goldberg, along with Johnson himself, who held the WCW championship in WWE post-acquisition. This collaboration between Johnson"s Seven Bucks Productions and the creators of Vice TV’s Dark Side of the Ring series showcases Vice TV"s ongoing interest in wrestling content, following the success of Dark Side of the Ring and Tales From The Territories.
Notably, despite Dark Side of the Ring"s sometimes critical stance on WWE"s history, it"s intriguing to see Johnson, now a board member of WWE’s parent company, continuing to work with the series" creators. This collaboration also offers Vice TV access to WWE-affiliated talents who haven"t typically been featured in Dark Side of the Ring, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming miniseries.
