The Story of Hulk Hogan vs Sting - WCW Starrcade 1997

Wrestling Bios Presents - The Story of Hulk Hogan vs Sting - WCW Starrcade 97

WCW Starrcade 97 was the biggest-grossing pay-per-view in WCW history, drawing a huge 1.9 buy rate. this equates to about 800,000 fans purchasing the Pay Per View for $40. Wrestling fans were parting with their money to see the culmination of the nWo's Hulk Hogan finally defend the WCW championship against Sting. The 18 month buildup to the match had worked, the fans had bought in, and it was time to deliver WCW's biggest pay per view main event.

How did this sure fire hit manage to fall so flat? What was supposed to be the biggest success in WCW history turned into a pivotal point in the company where we would begin witness the downfall of World Championship Wrestling. It all started with Sting vs Hogan at WCW Starrcade 1997.

This mini documentary covers Hulk Hogan turning heel and joining the nWo, Sting and his debut at The Crow character, or Crow Sting as it's been since referred to, the fake Sting, the buildup to Starrcade 1997, the main event itself and where it all went wrong when Hogan vs Sting finally happened. From the botched three count from Nick Patrick, to Bret Hart restarting the match, to the post match celebration and the blame game that was played by Eric Bischoff, Hollywood Hogan and Sting.

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