WWE icon and two-time Hall of Famer Ric Flair is not shy about voicing his opinions, especially when it comes to discussing the factors behind the collapse of WCW.
The “Who Killed WCW?” documentary series, brought to life by Dwayne Johnson’s company Seven Bucks Productions, aired its first episode on June 4 over VICE TV, reigniting conversations about who should bear the blame for the organization’s failure.
Flair expressed his views on the matter via Twitter, singling out three individuals—Jim Herd, Eric Bischoff, and Vince Russo—as the triad responsible for leading WCW into ruin. Ric Flair pointed to the harmful management tactics, contention, and divisive strategies employed by these key figures as catalysts for the downfall.
He clarified that the fault did not lie with any specific wrestler or group within WCW, but with the upper management. “The Nature Boy” was thankful that WWE ultimately revived his career after the end of the WCW saga.
”I’ve Tried To Lay Low On This But Let’s Face It- Who Killed WCW? It’s A Three-Headed Monster! Jim Herd, @EBischoff, And @THEVinceRusso!!! There’s No Individual Wrestler Or Faction That Caused Anything To Kill WCW. It Was The People In Charge That Created Dysfunction, Animosity, And Tried To Divide And Conquer By Lying To Everyone And Involving Themselves In The Promotion Which Was The Ultimate Failure! God, I Could Give You A Thousand More Examples. I Am One To Live Through All Three Nightmares And To Be Saved By The @WWE! Thank You To The WWE For Bringing Someone Who Was Dead In The Water As A Result Of These Three People Back To Life!”
Vince Russo has separately pointed the finger at others he considers culpable for WCW’s demise. The subject remains a topic of heated debate among wrestling enthusiasts and is likely to remain so.3>
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FAQ Section
Who is Ric Flair?
Ric Flair is a retired professional wrestler, widely regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers in history. He has been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice.
What was WCW?
WCW, or World Championship Wrestling, was a professional wrestling promotion that was once WWE’s largest competitor. It was eventually purchased by WWE in 2001.
Who did Ric Flair blame for the downfall of WCW?
Ric Flair blamed Jim Herd, Eric Bischoff, and Vince Russo for the downfall of WCW, citing their management decisions and actions as the main causes.
What is the “Who Killed WCW?” docuseries?
The “Who Killed WCD?” is a documentary series produced by Seven Bucks Productions, founded by Dwayne Johnson, that investigates the reasons behind WCW’s failure.
Where can I watch the “Who Killed WCW?” documentary series?
The series premiered on VICE TV. You may check VICE TV’s schedule or streaming service for availability.
Did Ric Flair wrestle for WCW?
Yes, Ric Flair had multiple tenures with WCW, where he became one of the promotion’s most iconic figures.