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1999
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Jan. 4, 1999
Unkind to Mankind
In an underhanded attempt to stop fans from changing the channel, WCW announcer Tony Schiavone reveals that Mick Foley wins the WWE Title on tonight’s pre-taped Raw before flippantly adding “that’s going to put some butts in the seats.” Immediately, hundreds of thousands of viewers tune to Raw to see The Hardcore Legend capture the championship. The same night, Hulk Hogandefeats Kevin Nash for the WCW Title by poking him in the chest.
Sept. 10, 1999
The Fall of Bischoff
When the return of Hulkamania fails to revive WCW’s nose-diving ratings, Eric Bischoff is relieved of his executive duties and replaced by WCW accountant Bill Busch. Former WWE employees Vince Russo and Ed Ferrara are hired to assume critical roles in the operation of WCW.
Dec. 19, 1999
Best There Ever Will Be
At Starrcade, Bret “Hit Man” Hart beats Goldberg in controversial fashion to win the WCW Title, but The “Hit Man” suffers a concussion during the bout, which will force him to announce his retirement from the ring 10 months later.
[Image: http://www.wwe.com/f/wysiwyg/image/2012/...LDBERG.jpg]
Jan. 4, 1999
Unkind to Mankind
In an underhanded attempt to stop fans from changing the channel, WCW announcer Tony Schiavone reveals that Mick Foley wins the WWE Title on tonight’s pre-taped Raw before flippantly adding “that’s going to put some butts in the seats.” Immediately, hundreds of thousands of viewers tune to Raw to see The Hardcore Legend capture the championship. The same night, Hulk Hogandefeats Kevin Nash for the WCW Title by poking him in the chest.
Sept. 10, 1999
The Fall of Bischoff
When the return of Hulkamania fails to revive WCW’s nose-diving ratings, Eric Bischoff is relieved of his executive duties and replaced by WCW accountant Bill Busch. Former WWE employees Vince Russo and Ed Ferrara are hired to assume critical roles in the operation of WCW.
Dec. 19, 1999
Best There Ever Will Be
At Starrcade, Bret “Hit Man” Hart beats Goldberg in controversial fashion to win the WCW Title, but The “Hit Man” suffers a concussion during the bout, which will force him to announce his retirement from the ring 10 months later.
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