20 Worst Wrestling PPVs Of All Time

While the wrestling at Starrcade '97 wasn't as soul-destroyingly terrible as some of the shows on this list, it may just be the most disappointing wrestling pay-per-view of all-time.

Starrcade 1997 was supposed to be the jewel in WCW's crown. Set up as the biggest night in wrestling history, this was the show in which WCW would put the final nail in WWE's coffin, and win the Monday Night Wars once and for all. Three of the biggest, most hyped angles in wrestling history - "Crow" Sting, the New World Order and the Montreal Screwjob - were set to receive their final pay-offs, but guess what? WCW blew it. Completely.

Sting vs. Hulk Hogan was branded "The Match of the Century". This was 18 months of careful storytelling culminating in one final match. It should've been the easiest match in the world to book, and logic dictated that Sting would go over, the nWo would be dealt a bitter blow, and his story arc would come full circle.

But this is latter day WCW: a place where logic just wasn't welcome. A screwy finish saw the match restarted after Hogan had won following a fast count from Nick Patrick, and while Sting recovered to eventually pin the Hulkster, the damage was done. He'd already been cleanly pinned and made to look a complete fool, and nobody, even Hogan, came out looking strong.

WCW's revenge on the rampaging nWo died that night, and WCW started losing its foothold in the Monday Night Wars. This particular event was a real turning point in the company's fortunes, and instead of propelling them to the top, Starrcade 1997 started WCW's descent to oblivion.