Arena Showcase - WCW Starrcade (1983-2000)

On this episode of Arena Showcase, we take a look at the biggest PPV event of WCW's history, Starrcade. Sit back, relax, and let's dive into what made each and every stage, ring, and setting unique.

[@gamerdude612]

Starrcade 94 & 97 look the best to me especially 97 bring back good memories of playing WCW/nWo Revenge those were the days.

[@NikateeN]

gamer dude those are my favorites as well!

[@johndonisi8526]

I personally like the 1997 one because I grew up playing WCW/NWO Revenge & that was the stage used for that game.

[@danielsantana540]

John Donisi yeah the starrcade 1997 arena is greatest starrcade venue.the late dusty rhodes came up wit wcw pay per view names like starrcade great american bash halloween havoc

[@TJV83]

That's what I was going to say aswell, I've probably watched it 30 times on the network and also had it on VHS when I was a kid, I can almost quote the commentary word for word lol.

[@johndonisi8526]

NeckbeardOutlaw I also had it on VHS too. I don't know where it is though.

[@amcgarvin4life30]

1997 Starrcade was hands down the best year ever.. it was dark, moody and was set for the biggest main event in WCW history (even though it ended poorly) 97 was the best.. as the years went on..u can see the downfall of WCW.. from 17,000 in 1997 to 6200 in 2000..very sad

[@NikateeN]

Altuan McGarvin definitely sad... I knew it was bad but when making these videos, it reminds me of just how had it was. In the final year they were having trouble just giving away tickets.

[@EmilForsberg_GRYBO]

at first i didn't like these arena showcases... but i have now lerned to love em

[@NikateeN]

MelssuperC awesome!

[@christzala1594]

I personally like the 1998 arena and logo the best. I felt most arenas from the 1998 era were the best.

[@PyschoJack84]

Nikateen always make AMAZING videos

[@NikateeN]

Timothy Curry thanks a lot!

[@PyschoJack84]

Ur welcome

[@dashtoroya2838]

@@NikateeN I think you missed starcade in Tokyo dome

[@fillgollinsdergroarticheme8442]

wow, didn't know that Tony Schiavone was already on Starrcade 1985!!! (same year when Cody Rhodes was born)

[@Salisboury]

discovered this channel yesterday, now I am just marathoning the videos, love your voice. this channel should be popular

[@NikateeN]

Salia Berthe thanks a lot, and welcome!

[@moogibeans9822]

I liked the 94-95 arenas, actually. I liked the color scheme they used. I liked 97 too, like everyone else : p I always kinda preferred the 98 arena, though. I like warm colors for the main PPV. I always thought the 98 arena looked the most "grand" I guess : p

[@NikateeN]

Moogi Beans it's funny because as much I love '97 and '98, I'd have to say 1994 is my favorite. I like the screen setup, and the cheesy 90s marble effect behind the logo in addition to the 90s color scheme.

[@unknownpoppy213]

never knew Jim Ross worked with wcw

[@nigelhighlands3131]

Your channel is great man, and it's been cool seeing you diversify your content from game reviews to all that you do now. Favorite channel on KZbin, thank you for making videos.

[@NikateeN]

Nigel Highlands thanks a lot man!!

[@nicwinsteadart5330]

I love your videos and I love your work don't ever think that no one appreciates these because a pay-per-view is only as good as its presentation and aesthetic!!!

[@EmmettXIV]

10:44 1997 is my favorite. The overall look, set, color scheme, and feel. Sting's entrance was one for the ages.

[@D1KvN]

You deserve way more likes, views, and subscribers, bro. love these Vids. Keep it up.

[@NikateeN]

Kevin Q thanks a lot man!

[@Math_Yeww]

Love these videos of yours. I don't have anything to do with wrestling anymore (and haven't for about 10 years) so it's nice to go back and look at the finer details. To me an arena can make or break an event.

[@kirillturnaev1745]

dude, thanks for all that you do

[@NikateeN]

Kirill Turnaev thanks for watching, and thanks for reminding me that it's worth it all to bring joy to all that enjoy this kind of stuff as much as I do!

[@harrycarey15]

I love your stuff. Its nice to see the "retro" stuff is still loved. Keep up the great videos man

[@valenhedenskstrombladviker5691]

Man, I'm loving your channel. I hope you keep doing these Arena Showcase videos, they're really amazing. I'm a freak for these kind of things but it's hard to find good pictures on the internet.

[@valenhedenskstrombladviker5691]

It is fun to look Tony Schiavone age through the years.

[@almightyone1181]

My favorite design is Starrcade 99 and cause of Bret Hart made his appearance in that one, at first I thought SuperBrawl was the annual main PPV for WCW.

[@fidelcastrosolis5108]

Amor ure right bret hart was there.98 actually

[@tonyatliss3709]

I always liked WCW

[@moogibeans9822]

WCW was my favorite : p WWE/WWF was okay too, I enjoyed it up until the mid 90s. But WCW felt more special to me.

[@Bountyville424]

tony atlas me 2.

[@moogibeans9822]

Oh wow, realized I said mid 90s. I meant to say mid 2000s. Dunno why I wrote that : p But yeah I liked WWE too : p

[@vinnycarrocia7511]

I wonder how long they used the ring canvas for in the early 80's? Those things looked worn out.

[@paultownsley5521]

Looks like wcw did the whole dual broadcast thing before wwe

[@Bountyville424]

Paul Townsley they were cutting edge

[@BetweenTheLyons]

What a technical nightmare.

[@Moonlight52867]

I like the 1997 one it looks cool. Nice video

[@NikateeN]

Akiza Izinski 357 thanks! Yea I think '97 is the most popular.

[@iregreteverything360]

You should really do a WCW/nWo Superbrawl Showcase

[@azellpompous954]

Good work. I am binge watching everything! At 7:22 you said altercation instead of alterations though buddy

[@naraicks]

love these videos, glad i found this channel. Have you done one of these on all the raw sets?

[@NikateeN]

naraicks well thanks, and welcome! I've actually got one for RAW in the works, so stay tuned!

[@moogibeans9822]

I love the idea of doing a video on the weekly shows, but it doesnt seem like you could really get that much out of them : p I mean youd get more with WWE I guess, but still seems like theyd be kinda short : p

[@NikateeN]

Moogi Beans the RAW Arena Showcase I'm currently working on is actually quite the project, as the show has seen many subtle changes throughout the decades, whether it be minor ring apron altercations, or graphics packages. Should be a lengthy episode!

[@naraicks]

My favourite is the last set before flair took over. With the traditional huge titantron but with the six arches under it.

[@tonywilliams12]

Always loved the long ramp

[@christopherevans9119]

They Kept It Real! They Kept It Simple!

[@LuchaGangsta]

favorite '97 & '98.

[@tomcigarsmoker8958]

I remember the old NWA/WCW Days. I grew up in GA and Jim Crockett Promotions was the end all be all there.

[@ennbee2051]

Has anyone else seen Starrcade 90? The shit that went wrong in that event is so funny. Let's start with the wonky WCW sign at the top of the ramp. How about Rocco Rock diving head first out of the ring onto Rick Steiner, and Steiner having to catch him, and laughing about it. Stan Hansen blatantly and on camera telling Lex Luger to 'kick him in the head', the first time I heard wrestlers communicating spots to each other. Stan Hansen, legitimately whipping the referee at the end of the 'bout, and the ref riving in pain on the floor. I could go on but, I recommend watching it for a laugh. You got the whole Black Scorpion crap at the end to.

[@teenchampionshipwrestlinga4034]

Wake up Starrcade is on!

[@jamesthompson3023]

dude can u do the card for these events (u don't have to say them just text) just a suggestion good job keep up the good work

[@smoothst9303]

WCW’s big time PPV.

[@TheDWSJ]

You wouldn't find it offensive if I made some modernized corrections on your videos, would you? To this video, I can't contribute much information due to the little-to-no "mistakes," but as for some of the items used for the stages across multiple videos of yours, I know the exact terminology for. Not all of them, and I am aware that it's okay if people use different terms. When it comes to this terminology, obviously, one can call stuff whatever they want, but what I'm offering is the use of an updated terminology. Other than all of this, I am glad that you make these videos. I thought I was the only major wrestling stage fanatic! :D

[@Eternal5ent]

nikateen videos be on point lol!

[@NikateeN]

Beejay da Gigolo 😎

[@TheVampManson]

'98 was the year that all the WCW stages looked good. After that everything just... Got stale...

[@Bountyville424]

Triple H, Ric Rude, beef cake, Steve Austin, Ron Simmons, Vader. All came from WCW

[@ShaneVidz]

Josh Bounty Kevin Nash,Scott hall, undertaker,dusty

[@phenomenal_jorge235]

YES I LOVE THIS SERIES!

[@NikateeN]

TheLegendLizard got a lot more of 'em coming!

[@phenomenal_jorge235]

***** awesome

[@rickjames2.0]

Why the hell did they keep going back to D.C. They went from 17,000 to 6500

[@minecraftmalazer123]

I like the Frank Stallone in the background.

[@Machete87]

I never really cared for the new WCW logo

[@NikateeN]

Machete 87 1999 and on? Me either... didn't look like it said anything... kind of tribal looking or something.

[@RawCrepz]

Machete 87 me neither, I actually preferred the wcw alliance logo tbh. much cleaner design

[@rinehart7753]

I like the Starrcade '96 entrance way

[@TheHitmanCoz]

Can you do an arena showcase of Smackdown?

[@superafrikanmedialabs8237]

Thank you i neeeded this bad..

[@dmuse1981]

I always liked the WCW bullseye logo.

[@efcoolstar3849]

If WWE is longer using Starrcade, AEW must try to add it despite having All In and All Out.

[@freezhollywood]

for it to be their wrestlemania it sure didnt give u a big feel the only one tht did was 97

[@tedgurule2626]

My favorite was 1996 set

[@ChiGuy251]

you called the AWA apron the "green NWA logo"

[@NikateeN]

ChiGuy251 AWA was never associated with Jim Crockett Promotions or WCW... that was in fact the NWA logo on the ring banners, it was used quite frequently back then. The "N" does look like an "A" though. Google it to see a bigger, more clear image.

[@kruknate]

great video

[@iregreteverything360]

so close to 10K subs! nWo 4 lyfe!

[@brianmcghee4684]

i jst subscribe to you, and i love your vids

[@NikateeN]

Brian Mcghee thanks a lot! Welcome!

[@vinnycarrocia7511]

The curtain is silver, not gold.

[@vinnycarrocia7511]

I am no into watching videos of video games. Why did you post his? Move on.

[@vinnycarrocia7511]

I always thought that the NWA logo like on the green apron looked more like "AWA" than "NWA" who else thought this? Share your thoughts. Love the vids.

[@KegOfMeat]

Favourite is 1997 or 1998

[@jeremyhegg9367]

2:42 Glory Bound? hmmm, I wonder where TNA got the name for THEIR biggest event. They just reversed it and added a For lol

[@elcompabi8604]

Y el del Tokyo dome..??

[@nefarious520]

Lol, Womens Heavyweight Title Match!

[@kterb4371]

the 1998 logo almost got blown off

[@NikateeN]

Lol!

[@kterb4371]

@@NikateeN in the opening

[@thetruecish]

What was "TWN"?

[@johnblaich9292]

TWN stands for, "The Wrestling Network."

[@danielphilpott4308]

Do wcw slamboree

[@NikateeN]

Daniel Philpott it's on my list for sure!

[@juliusrage1987]

I think Goldberg was a major reason the show went to hell. After his win streak ended they still booked him like an unbeatable monster.

[@sebastientumahai9560]

Man WCW wouldve blown wwf out of the water if they didnt fuck up in the early 2000.

[@TJV83]

1997

[@elvisd23ca]

I licked the original Starcade logo

[@amancalledsmeg2096]

I don't think that's a typo, i believe you.

[@MrShaneomac1]

I watch your videos as audio when i play madden. im weird.

[@moogibeans9822]

Haha : p

[@jaxking904]

Mac1 Ya Not Alone

[@NikkiWrightVGM]

Man, Jim Ross was a handsome devil o.o shame what bells palsy did to the poor guy...

[@jaxking904]

Nikki Wright Yeah It’s A Damn Shame

[@brianmcghee4684]

yeah i like the 1997 event.

[@retrokid562]

Do WrestleMania next!

[@willyboi5985]

IS THAT 1997 ANNOUNCER FONT FUCKING PAPYRUS

[@jaxking904]

3:20 5:38 I Currently Live Near Norfolk

[@Machete87]

Faarooq was in WCW. Course this was long ago.

[@NikateeN]

Machete 87 first black heavyweight champion in wrestling (or just in wcw I can't remember)

[@Bountyville424]

Machete 87 ron Simmons. He wrestled sting at the 91 starrcade for the heavyweight title

[@Bountyville424]

Machete 87 plus damn near every wrestlers came from WCW

[@WingsofHistory]

I liked 2000

[@vladurban6036]

98' looks abit... soviet.

[@priamopastor6691]

glory days of wcw. and it died when Hogan came

[@danielsantana540]

Priamo Pastor wcw started to feel watered down by 1999.to much of the same .while wwe always kept surprising u every week with storylines and characters.

[@ONEWRESTLINGNATION_OWNIT]

Now I see why WWE went out of business. They look cheap ass hell 😀

[@Boscoand]

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