10 Most Shocking Things We Learned From WWE Documentaries In 2020

A Future WWE: The FCW Story

While some see Full Sail University and the Performance Center as modest, FCW’s first major performance area was a warehouse that stored supermarket stock. The ring itself was not much better, with the Bellas revealing that they caught ringworm from the mat.

FCW’s first event away from the warehouse was held at Bourbon Street, a bar where wrestlers performed in front of a crowd of approximately 100 people. They continued to perform live at a bizarre range of events and locations, bringing the world of wrestling to flea markets, biker rallies, and, inadvertently, an unappreciative wedding.

The group had a tiny budget. Wrestlers had to pitch in with more than just their 20 minutes in the ring. They were tasked with setting up and taking down the ring, removing the seating, and cleaning up the space ready for the next show. Wrestlers were required to go out in teams and illegally staple flyers up to promote their shows. Thankfully FCW drew the eyes of the fans rather than the law. The documentary lays it out - the Florida outfit will forever be NXT’s starving artist period.