The rating war was part of a larger overall struggle between the WWF and WCW, originating in personal animosity between respective owners Vince McMahon and Ted Turner. The rivalry steadily escalated throughout the 1990s to include the use of cutthroat tactics and the defections of employees between the two promotions.

The following is a list of ratings in the Monday Night Wars between WWF Raw and WCW Nitro between September 4, 1995 and March 26, 2001. WWE & Nitro Ratings List []

Sep 5, 2022 · In the '90s, wrestling fans received their fill by choosing between the big two: WWE (then-WWF) and WCW. While these two promotions had similar letters, primetime shows on Monday nights, and...

Vince McMahon and the WWF legitimately acquired the rights to WCW in March 2001. During the Monday Night War, the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW), the two largest North American wrestling promotions, competed for television ratings.

Jul 31, 2019 · On this episode, Sting defeated Ric Flair in their longstanding rivalry, and Booker T defeated Scott Steiner to win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship.

Mar 20, 2021 · The WCW mid-card match quality often overdelivered, whereas the main event underdelivered. WWF was fairly consistent across the board and generally had a lot of 5-10 minute matches all the way through. The longer ones …

WCW Nitro, the company's flagship show, beat Monday Night Raw 84 weeks in a row. This forced Vince McMahon to enact the Attitude Era with younger stars such as Steve Austin, Triple H, and The Rock and edgier storylines. WCW was taking the fight to the WWF, and Vince McMahon was very close to going out of business.

Nov 8, 2013 · In a lot of ways, the Monday Night Wars allowed for the very best of the WWF and WCW including memorable feuds, angles, and matches.

Jan 9, 2016 · One of the most-talked about storylines in WWF/WWE history is the 'Invasion' angle that dominated 2001. In March of that year, the entire pro wrestling landscape in North America changed in...

Feb 27, 2025 · Ultimately, the war ended with a historic corporate buyout—one that saw Vince McMahon and the WWF emerge victorious, acquiring their longtime rival in 2001. This timeline provides a structured breakdown of the key moments, shocking twists, and pivotal decisions that defined the Monday Night Wars.