WCW Uncensored 2000
WCW Uncensored 2000

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WCW Uncensored 2000

2000
Movie
154 min
English

Sid Vicious defends the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against Jeff Jarrett. Hulk Hogan takes on Ric Flair in an Indian Strap Match. Dustin Rhodes and Terry Funk battle in a Bull Rope Match. Sting takes on Lex Luger and much more.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: WCW Production TeamGenres: Professional Wrestling, Sports Entertainment

Plot Summary

WCW Uncensored 2000 was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event that featured a series of high-stakes matches with controversial stipulations and outcomes. The event was heavily influenced by the creative direction of Vince Russo, leading to unpredictable storylines and a focus on chaos and "]=a=e=b=r=e=a=k=i=n=g" moments. Key feuds saw top stars like Kevin Nash, Sid Vicious, and Bret Hart vying for supremacy in a landscape often defined by its unpredictable nature.

Critical Reception

WCW Uncensored 2000 is largely remembered as a low point in World Championship Wrestling's history, heavily criticized for its convoluted storylines, nonsensical booking decisions, and a general lack of coherent wrestling quality. While some matches delivered passable action, the overall event was plagued by Russo's controversial creative choices, which alienated many long-time fans and critics.

What Reviewers Say

  • The event suffered from a chaotic and often nonsensical storyline progression.

  • Vince Russo's creative direction was widely criticized for being detrimental to the product.

  • Despite some individual efforts, the overall wrestling quality was considered poor by many.

Google audience: Audience reviews for WCW Uncensored 2000 are generally negative, with many viewers expressing disappointment in the booking and the perceived decline in the quality of WCW programming during this era. The event is often cited as an example of the detrimental impact of the creative decisions made at the time.

Fun Fact

This event is infamous for its extremely convoluted and often criticized "First Blood Match" between Chris Benoit and Sid Vicious, which featured a pre-recorded segment that was accidentally aired out of sequence, confusing the live audience.

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