9 Things That Should Have Happened On WCW’s Final Nitro
7. WWF Announce Continuation Of WCW Branding
The final episode of WCW's Monday Nitro should have served as a rebirth for the ailing brand. Even when it was announced that Vince McMahon had purchased the WCW name, not too many wrestling magazines of the time appeared concerned. In actual fact, most of the grappling community seemed excited, wondering what McMahon may do with his new intellectual property.
History would show that he'd weave WCW into the ongoing McMahon soap opera, which proved to be a mistake. In 2001, WCW still had a loyal fan base. It may not have been as big as it was during the height of the nWo between 1997-1999, but it was still present. People would have been willing to believe in a WCW rebirth if the WWF had seriously stated their intentions to get behind it.
All they needed to do was treat the idea with some respect, but that wouldn't wind up happening. On the final Nitro, there should have been excitement. Sure, WCW wasn't going to be exactly the same, but that loyal group of fans would still have something to hold onto. More should have been made of that, instead of simply making it a plaything for Shane McMahon.