World Championship WrestlingWorld Championship Wrestling (WCW) was an American professional wrestling promotion founded by Ted Turner in 1988, after Turner Broadcasting System, through a subsidiary named Universal Wrestling Corporation, purchased the assets of National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) territoryJim Crockett Promotions (JCP) (which had aired its programming on TBS).
Rey MysterioAmerican professional wrestler (born 1974)Óscar Gutiérrez Rubio (born December 11, 1974), better known by his ring nameRey Mysterio, is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the Rawbrand. He is also the on-screen general manager of Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA).
Raven's NestRaven's Nest was a professional wrestlingstable led by Raven that was present in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) between 1995 and 1997. Later, Raven created other incarnations of the group in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) such as The Flock and The Dead Pool, and in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) such as The Gathering and Serotonin. A new incarnation of the group was formed in Major League Wrestling as The Calling.
Hulk HoganAmerican professional wrestler (1953–2025)Terry Gene Bollea (; August 11, 1953 – July 24, 2025), better known by his ring nameHulk Hogan, was an American professional wrestler and media personality. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most recognized wrestlers of all time, Hogan won multiple championships worldwide, most notably being a six-time WWF/WWE Champion.
Filthy AnimalsThe Filthy Animals were a professional wrestlingfaction in World Championship Wrestling from August 16, 1999 until March 26, 2001. ConceptThe plan for the stable was to be WCW's version of the World Wrestling Federation's D-Generation X. Instead of being strictly villains (heels) or heroes (faces), they were in between (tweeners). They pulled pranks and hijinks on both villains and fan favorites alike. They would steal wallets and mock older wrestlers.
Jeff JarrettJeffrey Leonard Jarrett (born July 14, 1967) is an American professional wrestler and professional wrestling promoter. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He is also the founder of the revived Acclaim Entertainment. Beginning his career in his father Jerry Jarrett's Continental Wrestling Association (CWA) in 1986, Jarrett first came to prominence upon debuting with a country music star gimmick in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) in 1993.
Glossary of professional wrestling termsProfessional wrestling has accrued a considerable amount of jargon throughout its existence. Much of it stems from the industry's origins in the days of carnivals and circuses. In the past, professional wrestlers used such terms in the presence of fans so as not to reveal the worked nature of the business. Into the 21st century, widespread discussion on the Internet has popularized these terms.New Blood (professional wrestling)The New Blood was a professional wrestlingstable in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 2000. HistoryIn early 2000, WCW decided that Kevin Sullivan's booking style was not as successful as they had hoped. So, they decided to bring back former WCW president Eric Bischoff and former World Wrestling Federation (WWF) head of creative Vince Russo, putting them together to run WCW, with the thought that they could keep each other in check.
WWEWorld Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is an American professional wrestlingpromotion. It is the largest and most valuable wrestling promotion in the world and has expanded beyond professional wrestling into film, football, and other business ventures, including the licensing of its intellectual property to other companies to produce video games and action figures. WWE is owned and operated by TKO Group Holdings, a majority-owned subsidiary of The WME Group.
Feud (professional wrestling)In professional wrestling, a feud is a staged rivalry between multiple wrestlers or groups of wrestlers. They are integrated into ongoing storylines, particularly in events which are televised. Feuds may last for months or even years; conversely, they may be resolved with implausible speed, perhaps during a single match.Ring nameA ring name is a type of stage name or nickname used by an athlete such as a professional wrestler, mixed martial artist, or boxe whose real name is considered unattractive, dull, difficult to pronounce or spell, amusing for the wrong reasons, or projecting the wrong image. Since the advent of the Internet, it has been relatively easy to discover a fighter's real name.
Professional wrestlingProfessional wrestling, often referred to as pro wrestling, or simply, wrestling, is a form of athletic theater centered around mock combat, with the premise that its performers are competitive wrestlers. The legitimate sport of wrestling has never been popular enough in the United States to sustain a professional scene because the action is considered too slow-paced.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.