WCW Millennium Final
WCW Millennium Final

WCW Millennium Final

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Millennium Final was a Germany-only professional wrestling pay-per-view event from World Championship Wrestling (WCW). It took place on November 16, 2000 from the Arena Oberhausen in Oberhausen, Germany.[1] The rights to Millennium Final now belong to WWE after their purchase of WCW in 2001. It is one of just five WCW pay-per-view events not made available for streaming on the WWE Network service.[2][3]

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Director: WCW Production StaffGenres: Professional Wrestling, Sports Entertainment

Plot Summary

WCW Millennium Final was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event that took place on December 11, 2000. The event was notable for its chaotic booking and controversial main event match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship between Booker T and Scott Steiner. The show also featured other matches that were heavily influenced by the ongoing creative direction of Vince Russo, which was often criticized for its convoluted storylines and lack of logic. The overall event aimed to conclude the year's wrestling narrative for World Championship Wrestling.

Critical Reception

WCW Millennium Final is widely regarded by wrestling critics and fans as one of the low points of World Championship Wrestling's final years. The event was heavily criticized for its disjointed storytelling, questionable match finishes, and the perceived decline in in-ring quality compared to WCW's earlier eras. The booking decisions, particularly those attributed to Vince Russo, were a common target of criticism, leading to fan dissatisfaction and a perceived lack of investment in the product. While some individual matches may have had moments of excitement, the overall event is often remembered for its flaws rather than its strengths.

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  • Criticized for its poor storytelling and nonsensical booking decisions, largely attributed to Vince Russo's creative direction.
  • Many fans and critics felt the in-ring product had significantly declined, with a lack of compelling narratives and star power.
  • Considered a low point for WCW, reflecting the company's struggles during its final years.

Google audience: Audience reviews for WCW Millennium Final are generally negative, reflecting widespread disappointment with the show's booking and overall quality. Many viewers expressed frustration with the chaotic storylines and the direction the company was taking, often citing it as an example of WCW's decline.

Fun Fact

The main event match between Booker T and Scott Steiner was a heavily protested outcome, with many fans believing the match finish and the championship change were poorly executed and did not reflect the build-up.

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