Did These WWE Superstars Ever Wrestle In WCW?
- by Andrew Pollard
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So often has the wrestling business boomed over the decades whenever competition has been present. Of course, these days, the WWE is the true big dog and hands-down market leader. No real, viable competition has been a threat to Vince McMahon's company right now.
Throughout the years, we've seen the likes of the AWA, USWA, Championship Wrestling from Florida, Georgia Championship Wrestling, Stampede Wrestling, and even ECW all come and go. And then, there's WCW.
When Ted Turner purchased Jim Crockett Promotions in 1988, the media mogul quickly rebranded the company as World Championship Wrestling, and over the next few years, we saw WCW start to slowly become a small rival of the WWF's. And then, as the '90s progressed, huge names like Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, Kevin Nash, and Scott Hall would jump to WCW to join the likes of Sting, Ric Flair, and The Steiner Brothers, and that ultimately resulted in Turner's rasslin' company dominating the WWF in the ratings battle that would go on to be known as the Monday Night Wars.
Now, ever since WCW's inception in 1988, many a WWF/E alumni would wrestle for Turner's company, be it as enhancement talent, under different names, or as top level stars on the card. Which of these 25 superstars featured in this quiz, though, ever performed in WCW in some capacity at some point in time?
Did The Rock Ever Wrestle In WCW?
When having the discussion of who really is the greatest superstar the wrestling business has ever seen, it really is hard to argue against The Rock. Sure, there may have been those who were better in-ring talents than Rocky, but as an overall package, and for how he has transcended the industry, it's tough to top The Great One. Obviously, The Rock's wrestling career is synonymous with the WWE, but did The Most Electrifying Man in All Entertainment even wrestle in WCW?
Did Kurt Angle Ever Wrestle In WCW?
Kurt Angle is one of the most natural, charismatic superstars to ever pull on a pair of boots. Throw in his legit background - as in the dude won a gold freakin' medal at the 1996 Olympics - and you have somebody who is rightly regarded as one of the greatest ever. Surprisingly, Angle actually spent more time in Impact Wrestling than he ever did (and now once again does!) in the WWE. Did the American Hero ever preform in WCW, though?
Did Mark Henry Ever Wrestle in WCW?
The hulking Mark Henry has been a truly impressive force to be reckoned with over the past two decades. A former powerlifter and Olympic-level weightlifter, the World's Strongest Man nickname is certainly one that this former World Champion has most definitely earned with his stunning feats of strength and determination. Of course, WCW was alive and well when Henry first started making in-roads to getting in the wrestling business, but did he ever wrestle in Ted Turner's World Championship Wrestling at any point?
Did Chris Jericho Ever Wrestle In WCW?
When it comes to the most decorated superstars, Chris Jericho has won pretty much anything and everything that he could have possibly won over the decades. One of the All-Time Greats, even though Jericho is one of the more 'veteran' performers in the WWE right now, he still regularly steals the show with his matches and his ever-engaging, charismatic mic work. Given that Jericho is now a 27-year veteran of the business, though, did the Ayatollah of Rock 'n' Rollah ever perform in WCW?
Did Edge Ever Wrestle In WCW?
His theme song may have proclaimed "you think you know me", but how well do you really know the career of Adam "Edge" Copeland? Sure, it's well known that Edge won a whole boatload of titles during his WWE career - 11 runs as the World Champion, 5-time Intercontinental Champion, United States Champion, King of the Ring winner, Royal Rumble winner, and more Tag Team gold than you can shake a stick at - but did Copeland ever compete in WCW?
Did The Godfather Ever Wrestle In WCW?
While the WWE placed The Godfather in their Hall of Fame back in 2016, the company made barely any reference to the various other gimmicks that Charles Wright performed under during his time with Vince McMahon's company. There was Papa Shango, there was Kama "The Fighting Machine", Kama Mustafa, and even the awful Goodfather gimmick, yet Wright was inducted solely as The Godfather. Throughout his lengthy, multi-company career, though, did Charles Wright ever actually wrestle in World Championship Wrestling at all?
Did Ken Shamrock Ever Wrestle In WCW?
Many a wrestler had a totally badass nickname over the years, but one of the more well-earned monikers is Ken Shamrock's nickname of The World's Most Dangerous Man. Given Shamrock's status as a former UFC Heavyweight Champion and all-round MMA legend, Kenny is certainly the real deal when it comes to the fight game and being one certified tough S.O.B. Famously, Shamrock became a star in the then-WWF in the late '90s, but did he ever perform in WCW?
Did Road Dogg Ever Wrestle In WCW?
These days, Road Dogg, aka Brian James, is with the WWE in a writing and producing capacity, being one of the key figures responsible for the SmackDown brand. For 30 years, though, James was famous for his time as an in-ring talent, most famously as half of The New Age Outlaws and as one of the more vocal members of D-Generation X. Throughout a vast in-ring career that has taken in plenty of different companies, though, did James ever wrestle in WCW?
Did Bradshaw Ever Wrestle In WCW?
After several so-so early gimmicks and then years as a tag team performer, Bradshaw hit the big time as he transitioned to John Bradshaw Layfield, aka JBL, in 2004. As he took on the persona of a mega-rich asshole, Bradshaw's act was quickly thrust to the top of the card, defeating the iconic Eddie Guerrero to become WWE Champion. Before signing with the then-WWF, though, Bradshaw competed all across the globe. The question is, did he ever compete in WCW?
Did Ron Simmons Ever Wrestle In WCW?
Another entry, another Hall of Famer. To WWE fans, Ron Simmons, aka Farooq, became a huge favourite due to his no-nonsense, brutal-looking offense and attitude. In a business often made up of pretend tough guys these days, Simmons was unquestionably the real deal and could beat the ass of any man who dared cross him. Be it as part of The Nation of Domination or The Acolytes, or even as a singles act, Simmons was a badass. Did he ever compete in WCW, though?
Did Goldust Ever Wrestle In WCW?
While Goldust is enjoying a career renaissance of sorts right now, many longer-term wrestling fans will remember The Golden One's heyday of sexualization and championship gold back in the '90s. Interestingly, Goldie, as Dustin Rhodes, actually first appeared in the WWE back in 1990, and he'd eventually wrack up three stints as the company's Intercontinental Champion over the years. In a career that has so far spanned 29 years and counting, did Dustin ever have a match in WCW at any point?
Did Grandmaster Sexay Ever Wrestle In WCW?
Even when he was supposed to be a good guy, it seemed that nobody could really stand the shtick of Grandmaster Sexay, aka Brian Christopher. With his irritating dance moves and his ridiculously annoying laugh, fans wanted to see Sexay get his ass kicked even when he was the one you were meant to cheer for. Christopher would get his start in the USWA, but it was in the then-WWF that he had his greatest success. Did he ever compete in WCW, though?
Did Val Venis Ever Wrestle In WCW?
Hellllllooooo ladies! Oh, The Big Valbowski, how we miss him and his in-your-face sexual innuendos. To many, Val Venis was one of the biggest symbols of the WWE's Attitude Era, with the character's overly-sexual persona embodying the direction that Vince McMahon was taking his company at that time. But more than just a gimmick, Val, aka Sean Morley, was a great wrestler, winning Intercontinental, European, and Tag Team gold during his WWE career. Did Morley ever compete in World Championship Wrestling, though?
Did Triple H Ever Wrestle In WCW?
Love him or hate him, there's no disputing that Triple H has one of the most distinguished wrestling careers on record. Amongst the King of the Ring wins, the Royal Rumble wins, and the various other plaudits and championships, most notable about The Game is that he's a 14-time World Champion; a fact that's outright impressive no matter how you frame it. While he's now a pivotal part of the WWE on a business level, did Triple H ever compete for their longtime rivals, WCW, at any point?
Did Kane Ever Wrestle In WCW?
Right now, The Big Red Machine is currently taking a hiatus from the wrestling business as he runs to become Mayor of Knoxville County. Where his in-ring career is concerned, though, Kane is revered as one of the greatest 'big men' performers that the industry has ever seen. Of course, as well as portraying Kane, Glenn Jacobs was given the awful gimmicks of Isaac Yankem and Fake Diesel during his WWE career. Outside of the WWE, however, did Jacobs ever perform in WCW?
Did Matt Hardy Ever Wrestle In WCW?
These days, the WWE Universe is lapping up the return of the famed Hardy Boyz as we all wait for the tandem of Matt and Jeff to become 'Broken'. Where both of the Hardy brothers are concerned, we've all see them grow up both as men and performers since they first hit the professional wrestling scene in the 1990s. Of course, the duo has famously appeared in Impact Wrestling and Ring of Honor over the past several years, but did Matt Hardy ever compete in WCW back when it was operating?
Did Billy Gunn Ever Wrestle In WCW?
You may know him as Mr. Ass, you may know him as The One, you may know him as half of The Smoking Gunns, or you may have even known him as Rockabilly, but Billy Gunn has had a far longer WWE run than most. The real-life Monty Sopp first debuted with the company back in 1993. While these days he's performing for New Japan, and previous years saw him have a stint in Impact Wrestling, did this veteran ever compete in WCW?
Did Davey Boy Smith Ever Wrestle In WCW?
During his time in the then-WWF, "The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith won every single possible championship apart from the big one, the WWF Title. From Tag Team gold with Dynamite Kid and later Owen Hart, to Intercontinental and European success, Davey Boy amassed quite the impressive collection of gold over his time in Vince McMahon's company. Despite such success, did the Bulldog ever work for Vince's biggest rival, World Championship Wrestling, at any point during this 24-year in-ring career?
Did The Big Show Ever Wrestle In WCW?
With The Big Show currently winding down his wrestling career, it seems like only a matter of time before the giant Paul Wight calls it a day and hangs up the tights for good. Currently positioned as somebody to help out the younger guys on the roster, Big Show has been a loyal and important piece of the WWE jigsaw during his lengthy tenure with the company. At any point in time, though, did Wight ever compete in World Championship Wrestling?
Did Rhyno Ever Wrestle In WCW?
With his WWE career seemingly long over, the company shocked us all by bringing Rhyno back to NXT in 2015, with a main roster move to follow. A truly beastly presence during the original incarnation of ECW, many thought that seeing Rhyno appear in the big time again (sorry, TNA fans!) was merely a pipe dream. Here we are, though, with The Man Beast currently tagging with Heath Slater. In a career that dates back to 1994, did Rhyno ever compete in WCW at any point?
Did Mick Foley Ever Wrestle In WCW?
A 3-time WWE Champion, Hall of Famer, and all-round nice guy, Mick Foley is one of those rare people in the wrestling business that you never hear a bad word said about. Sure, the Holy Foley reality show on the WWE Network may have sucked, but we can even forgive ol' Mick for that little blip. Now well and truly retired, Foley began his career back in 1983, going on to become one of the biggest stars of his generation. Did he ever compete in WCW, though?
Did Taz Ever Wrestle In WCW?
During his time in ECW, The Human Suplex was portrayed as the baddest man walking the planet. Despite standing at just 5'9", Taz carried himself like the biggest, nastiest son of a gun in the wrestling business. With a move-set comprised of suplexes, submissions, and brutality, the Brooklyn native soon became a huge favourite of many. Of course, Taz would head to the WWF in 2000 and have an extra Z added to his name, but did he ever compete in WCW?
Did Marty Jannetty Ever Wrestle In WCW?
To this day, Marty Jannetty is still sadly referenced whenever a tag team splits up and a weak link is established - with said weak link being dubbed the Jannetty of the pair. Now, clearly, Jannetty didn't have quite as successful a career as Shawn Michaels, but he nonetheless became an Intercontinental and Tag Team Champion following the breaking up of The Rockers. Away from his time under the WWE umbrella, though, did Marty ever appear in World Championship Wrestling?
Did Owen Hart Ever Wrestle In WCW?
Over the years, it's become more and more heartbreaking to see those beloved superstars who are taken far too soon. One of the most upsetting of the lot is the tragic death of Owen Hart in 1999. In terms of his in-ring career, his time with the then-WWF saw Owen win Tag Team, Intercontinental, and European gold, not to mention win the 1994 King of the Ring tournament. Away from these rewards, though, did Owen ever compete in WCW at all?
Did The Undertaker Ever Wrestle In WCW?
Where icons of the business are concerned, they don't get much bigger or iconic than the legendary Deadman, The Phenom, The Lord of Darkness, The American Badass, The Last Outlaw: The Undertaker. To many, 'Taker will always be rightfully associated with the WWE, and it's there that he obviously had huge success as he became a 7-time World Champion, not to mention his famed WrestleMania 'Streak'. Did this legendary grappler ever compete in World Championship Wrestling at any point, though?