WCW was a wild, unpredictable force in wrestling, filled with some of the biggest names and moments in the industry.
From the rise of the nWo to the cruiserweight revolution, the company built its own identity apart from WWE. Some stars were homegrown, while others jumped ship to make history in a new environment.
Whether they were technical masters, high-flyers, or unstoppable powerhouses, these wrestlers left a mark that still resonates today.
Sting
The heart and soul of WCW, Sting was the one constant through the company’s wildest years. Whether he was rocking the neon face paint or brooding in the rafters like the Crow, he always delivered.
His rivalry with the nWo was the backbone of WCW’s hottest period. One man consistently took on a stable by himself, and it was believable. Few wrestlers ever embodied a promotion the way Sting did.
Ric Flair
“The Nature Boy” wasn’t just part of WCW—he was WCW. With unmatched charisma and an in-ring style that made every match feel like a championship bout, he set the standard.
His legendary battles with Ricky Steamboat and Sting remain among the best pure wrestling matches ever. Love him or hate him, Flair was the measuring stick.
Goldberg
When Goldberg exploded onto the scene, he felt like a force of nature. Love ’em or hate ’em, he was a physical specimen.
The undefeated streak, the spear, the Jackhammer—every match was a highlight reel. His WCW title win over Hogan in front of a packed Georgia Dome was pure wrestling magic. Few have ever had a hotter rise to the top.
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Macho Man Randy Savage
Savage had already built a Hall of Fame career before stepping into WCW, but he wasn’t done making history.
His feud with DDP was one of the most unexpectedly brilliant rivalries of the ‘90s, turning Page into a main-eventer. Whether he was running with or against the nWo, he made everything feel larger than life. The raspy voice, the intensity, the madness—it never got old.
Booker T
From tag team excellence with Harlem Heat to a dominant singles career, Booker T climbed the ranks the hard way.
His series against Chris Benoit for the TV title showcased his world-class ability long before he became champion. By the end of WCW, he had proven himself as the guy who could carry the company. Five-time, five-time, five-time world champ—he earned every bit of it.
Diamond Dallas Page (DDP)
Nobody worked harder to get to the top than DDP. He didn’t just rise to the main event—he fought his way there with pure grit and a never-say-die attitude.
His wars with the nWo, especially against Savage, gave WCW one of its most beloved underdog stories. When he finally won the world title, it felt like the fans won, too.
Lex Luger
Luger was a powerhouse who always felt like a step away from being the guy.
His surprise win over Hogan for the WCW title in ‘97 was one of the best feel-good moments of the Monday Night Wars. Whether as the Total Package or a fan-favorite babyface, he had a presence that couldn’t be ignored. He wasn’t always the flashiest, but he was always a big deal.
Rey Mysterio
WCW’s cruiserweight division was ahead of its time, and Rey Mysterio was its crown jewel.
His lucha libre style, combined with unmatched speed and creativity, made his matches must-watch television. He proved that size didn’t matter, taking down giants like Kevin Nash and becoming a fan favorite. In a company filled with muscle-bound heavyweights, he flew above them all.
Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat
Steamboat wrestled like an artist, painting masterpieces in the ring with every move.
His feud with Flair in WCW is still the gold standard for technical wrestling. While he wasn’t the loudest or the flashiest, his skill made up for it tenfold. Every match he had felt like a clinic in how wrestling should be done. Many consider his WCW run the best run in his career.
Scott Steiner
Scott Steiner wasn’t just a wrestler but an unhinged wrecking machine. Whether as part of the Steiner Brothers or as “Big Poppa Pump,” he brought unmatched intensity.
His sheer power and unpredictability made him one of the most feared guys in WCW. You never knew what he would do, but you knew it would be wild. Handing him a hot mic was risky, but he spit gold.
Scott Hall
Dripping with cool and loaded with swagger, Scott Hall was a game-changer. His arrival in WCW alongside Kevin Nash sparked the Monday Night Wars and changed wrestling forever.
While Nash brought the size, Hall brought the effortless charisma that made the nWo feel real. The survey says Hall was one of the best ever to do it. He was the bad guy but was always good in the ring.
Dean Malenko
The “Man of 1,000 Holds” was all business, no wasted motion. He wasn’t about talking—he let his technical mastery speak for itself.
His feuds in the cruiserweight division, especially against Chris Jericho, elevated the entire midcard. If you appreciated pure wrestling, you appreciated Malenko.
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