For the entire year of 1989, as Flair had classic matches with Steamboat and Funk, the commentators consistently let us know that it would be Sting or Luger that would take WCW into 1990. History has revealed that, for Flair, it was always going to be Sting. And yet, as the NWA slowly fades into WCW, and as early 1990 brings on new characters and a more entertainment-based product, an injury to Sting prevents his challenging Ric Flair for the world title at Wrestle War '90.
Absent Sting, WCW calls on Lex Luger. But Flair continues his campaign to never drop the title to Luger. Thus, in the background of Wrestle War 1990 is what WCW wanted to foreground: Sting's Revenge.
WCW meant to leap into 1990. Did it merely limp its way in?
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WCW was the genesis of fandom for millions of pro wrestling enthusiasts over the course of a tumultuous 12 and half year run. From Starrcade of 1988 all the way to Greed of 2001, the company's fortunes, their glories and missteps, can be traced though their larger than life PPV events.
Shane, (@OneManHypeBand), formerly of LOP Radio's Impact the Revolution, returns to the LOPR airwaves to present this special series looking back upon the legacy of one of the most important entities in the history of pro wrestling. What was good, what was bad, most important why it meant so much to him as a developing fan and why it should mean so much to you now, as a fan far removed from the company's glory days.
WCW: The Legacy Series is more than a review or recap show. Far more. It's the story of a legacy. It's the story of modern mythological beings, still close enough to reach out and touch. Join us for the journey.