10 Things You Didn't Know About WCW In 1994
2. Randy Savage Didn't Cost The Company A Penny
Frustrated and feeling insulted, 'Macho Man' Randy Savage decided to call up Vince McMahon one evening in 1994 and inform him that he was leaving the WWF system. With immediate effect, he was heading to WCW, a company more than prepared to offer him a role as an in-ring performer. Savage yearned to continue working at a high level, and WCW gave him the chance to do that.
Randy had been phased out in the WWF, playing the role of announcer more than wrestler. That didn't sit well with him, and it seemed WCW had managed a tremendous coup by signing him to a contract. Incredibly, things would be better than they appeared at first, because the legend didn't really cost the company anything.
Most of the man's salary was offset by his promotional deal with Slim Jim, who sponsored Savage in return for his help with advertising. This only made him more appealing to Eric Bischoff and company, who realised they were getting a world-class, motivated piece of talent for a fraction of the cost.