WCW Starrcade 1999
WCW Starrcade 1999

WCW Starrcade 1999

1999Movie163 minEnglish

Bret Hart defends the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against Goldberg. Kevin Nash battles Sid Vicious in a Powerbomb Match. Sting faces Lex Luger. Jeff Jarrett battles Dustin Rhodes in a Bunkhouse Brawl and much more.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Kevin DunnGenres: Sports, Professional Wrestling

Plot Summary

WCW Starrcade 1999 was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). The event featured several high-profile matches, including the highly anticipated debut of Bret Hart in WCW. The main event saw Bill Goldberg defend his WCW World Heavyweight Championship against Sting. Other notable matches included a unique "Triangle Match" for the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship.

Critical Reception

WCW Starrcade 1999 is widely considered one of the most disappointing events in WCW's history, largely due to controversial booking decisions and underwhelming performances. The event is particularly remembered for Bret Hart's debut, which was marred by an unfortunate injury sustained during his match.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely panned for its booking and controversial outcomes.
  • Bret Hart's debut was overshadowed by an injury and poor creative direction.
  • Considered a low point for WCW in its final years.

Google audience: Audience reviews often cite the confusing storylines and the disappointing conclusion to the event as major drawbacks, with many feeling it failed to live up to the hype surrounding Bret Hart's arrival.

Fun Fact

The main event between Goldberg and Sting was infamously short, with Goldberg winning in just 1:55, leading to significant fan dissatisfaction.

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