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Then there’s the premiere of WCW Thunder, which features DDP vs Kevin Nash and Goldberg vs Mondo, and there are even more full Nitro and Thunder episodes available on the channel as well.

WCW signed Nash away to start the New World Order angle that changed the business forever. Nash always stood out as a popular big man at 6’10’’ tall while often marketed at 7 feet tall.

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Beloved professional wrestler Konnan, known for his time in WCW, WWF, TNA, and AAA, has sadly been hospitalized for nearly a month with a dangerous illness.

What a promotion. Sure, laughing at select stinkers from 1991, 1993, 1995, 1999 and 2000 is fun, but WCW hit the headiest of heady heights too.

WCW even incorporated his backstage position into storylines at one point, as Brian Pillman said, "I respect you, booker man," to Sullivan at the conclusion of a strap match in 1996.

Rey Mysterio initially thought WWE was "not interested" in him before his debut in the Stamford-based promotion. This seemingly delayed his eventual debut in the company.

Booker T. won the WCW championship for the first time, however, and the Hulkster is never seen again on WCW television… things could be worse! It actually does get worse though, unfortunately.

Jackhammer. 1-2-3. Even Hogan, known to veto losses, dropped the WCW Championship to Goldberg on an episode on Monday Nitro, a free televised event. It was no doubt an iconic moment in the WCW era.