WCW history is filled with colourful characters, shocking swerves, and hostile takeovers, a very small minority of which were part of scripted television. From the very beginning, when Ted Turner purchased what was left of the old NWA, to the organisation's purchase and dismantling by Vince McMahon, the story of WCW is an unending series of baffling decisions that practically dared viewers to make sense of them. Fans have attempted to do just that, speculating on what really happened to make WCW make some of the decisions that they did. This list takes a look at 15 of the more notable fan theories -- some bordering on conspiracy theories -- that purport to explain the mysteries of World Championship Wrestling, and then makes an attempt to find the truth behind that theory. Have you ever found yourself whether theres any truth to Hulk Hogans power plays, or Kevin Nashs political maneuvering? Have you caught yourself thinking that Vince Russo couldnt have been booking the company that badly by accident, and that something deeper was at play? Have you simply found yourself watching WCW programming and wondering aloud, what were they thinking? After reading this list, youll have answers to these questions, but at least one new one: how did this company last as long as it did?
