WWE Brings WCW Back to Life with New YouTube Channel

WWE is tapping into wrestling nostalgia in a big way, bringing the legendary World Championship Wrestling (WCW) back to life with a brand-new YouTube channel. Launched on March 6, 2025, this dedicated platform is a dream come true for longtime fans, offering a vast collection of classic WCW moments, including full matches, pay-per-view events, and complete episodes of Monday Nitro and Thunder.

A Treasure Trove of WCW History

For years, WCW content has been mixed into WWE’s broader video library, but now it’s getting the standalone treatment it deserves. This new channel is packed with unforgettable moments from wrestling icons like Sting, Ric Flair, Goldberg, and the nWo, allowing fans to relive the chaos and excitement that defined WCW’s rise in the 1990s. Whether it’s Hulk Hogan’s shocking heel turn at Bash at the Beach 1996 or the electric debut of Nitro in 1995, the channel offers a front-row seat to some of wrestling’s most talked-about events.

The Perfect Timing for WCW’s Return

This move comes at an interesting time for WWE’s digital strategy. With the WWE Network no longer available outside the U.S. and uncertainty surrounding its Peacock deal, WWE appears to be exploring new ways to deliver classic content to fans worldwide. Free access to WCW’s golden era on YouTube is a major win for fans who want to revisit—or experience for the first time—the era when WCW was giving WWE a serious run for its money during the Monday Night Wars.

How to Watch

If you’re a die-hard WCW fan or just curious about one of the most influential eras in wrestling history, this is a must-subscribe channel. Head over to YouTube.com/@WCW, hit that subscribe button, and relive the days when “Where the Big Boys Play” wasn’t just a slogan—it was a revolution in professional wrestling.