Talk:Extreme Championship Wrestling (WCW Buys WWF)

Just a couple things.

OTL ECW went under in 2001, with the lack of a WWF, the wrestling market would have a vacuum which would allow Heyman to take advantage. USA would have an open slot on their programing; and former WWF backers would be looking for an alternative to WCW. Also, with Vince having a good relationship with Heyman and money from the sale I wouldn't be shocked that he would give him a boost in funds.

With Turner buying out the WWF, Bischoff would not have meet with Heyman about splitting the roster. He would have seen ECW as a minor player, and would not have thought of helping them and their future. I also see that WCW would have been concerned about losing WWF's top talents to Philly. Of course WCW like WWF in OTL could not pick up every contract which would allow Heyman to pick up those that remained.

In OTL James Strom was signed to WCW in 2000, and would have probably became one of their top guys in the years to come for the company. I have plans to use him for the WCW storylines... Possible alternatives I would recommend CM Punk, Raven, Justin Credible, or really any of the ECW originals and loyalist. --Nerdpics (talk) 05:36, August 29, 2018 (UTC)