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WCW vs. WWF (Compared in four categories)

In this column I'm prepared to give you my opinion on who has better what in wrestling. Lets take a look. And also NOTE I have been a fan of both organizations and have been as un-biased and fair as possible. In other words, if you dont like it, bite me.

Quality of the Monday Night Shows


WWF


WWF does, to its loyal fans, put on a good show, if you like what they have. McMahon gives the fans what they want. He intriuges them until the end of the show. That is what needs to be done, and McMahon knows that. Though he has gone to some far lengths to get ratings, it seems to be paying off. RAW IS WAR is not better than NITRO. It does, however, provide some keen competition for it. Some have said that RAW has gone too far into sex and obscenity. I think so too. It can no longer procclaim it is family entertainment. That doesnt matter to VP Jim Ross, though. In a recent interview, Ross said, "Whatever we are doing sure seems like its the right path to go." Hmmm...

WCW


WCW NITRO has undoubtadly taken wrestling shows to a new height. It was the inspiration for RAW IS WAR to become what it is. Raw would not have all the fireworks and cool new set designs if NITRO hadnt started that in 1995. Unlike the WWF, WCW can still claim to be family entertainment, not relying on issues such as sex and death like in the WWF. NITRO also fills 3 hours other than the WWFs RAW IS WAR, which is more of a responsibility for WCW, but is easier for them too.
Verdict: WCW NITRO

Pay Per Views

WWF

If there is one thing you can say about the WWF, its that they rarely ever have a PPV that dissapoints. There is always some mega showdown and turn of events, and the crowd stays interested. And thats more than I can say for WCW. WWF acts like every month is an extremely important PPV. And it is.

WCW

It has been since May that WCW has given a decent pay per view. Most of the matches are slow paced and the crowd even chants boring in some main events. WCW has shown they can deliver a decent PPV. I dont know why they dont.
The Verdict:WWF

Talent

WWF


The WWF has loads of talent. Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kane, Undertaker, Cactus Jack. There is a lot there in the WWF. And Vince knows what to do with them. WWF has never been little in this category.

WCW

WCW has an un-limited talent list. I dont care how old you say Hogan and Flair are, but they have talent. You also have your middle aged guys like Sting, Nash, Bret, Hall and Benoit to name a few. They are all major players. WCW never has any trouble filling their shows up with talent. Also with younger talent like Kidman, Juventud, Rey Misterio and Psychosis, there is no question that the WCW owns this category easily.

The Verdict:WCW

Best leaders (McMahon or Bischoff)

WWF

Vince McMahon, like him or not(not with me), he is a true genius. He is the reason wrestling has thrived and is alive and well. Vince can keep you interested. He's an ultimate bad guy. But, like many have said, he has gone too far in trying to prove that the WWF is #1. All this ludicrous behavior from the WWF every show makes you wonder how long USA Network will keep in on the air. And Vince will have only one person to blame for that.

WCW

WCW also has an amazing genius behind them. Eric Bischoff has picked up from Vince McMahon's idea and taken it further than McMahon thought was safe to go. Eric, when taking over WCW, was fear-less. He went out head to head with the WWFs crown jewel and defeated it on Mondays. He gave WCW monthly pay-per-views. He did whatever it took to be #1. McMahon did that too. But the thing is, Eric did it correctly. When he wanted the fans to like him, they did. Now that he wants you to hate him, you do. Its all in his mind. Every time someone holds up some sign that says Bitchoff iz stupid, or something like that, you dont realize you're doing that because he wants you to hate him. When I think of all the people who are good at their job, at the top of the list I can think of none other than Easy-e.

The Verdict: WCW

Final Tally:
WWF:1
WCW:3

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