6. WWE Raw: Booker T Vs. Buff Bagwell
On July 2nd, 2001, the WWE made history on its Monday Night flagship program giving the main event driver’s seat to a pair of WCW wrestlers. It was an iconic night and one that is still being discussed today; though, for all the wrong reasons.
The match desperately needed to showcase the brand’s talents. The company was on the right track using a pair of young stars but the match failed to deliver and the fans were just not into it. The match was so bad that not only did the company never resort to something similar again, but Buff Bagwell was immediately terminated after the match. According to Bagwell, the company blamed his behavior, though many believe the match was so bad that it got him fired. The intent was to make it groundbreaking and iconic, ultimately it was received as such, but for all the wrong reasons. Sounds like WCW.
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