Yeah, you had WWWF becoming WWF, buying talent out of all of those regional areas, and then WCW started doing the same, and then onto WWF. Vince started it, but Bischoff had more money.

It was never going to be sustainable for WCW, but, I'd say it was about as good as it could have gotten for top-level talent in the wrestling business. They didn't really tour or travel as rigorously as WWF/E did, and top guys didn't have to do much outside of the television schedule. Mid-card and enhancement didn't have it great, but it could still make money.

It's a shame "the life" took its toll on those from Heenan's era. If WWF took the same operating style, maybe the constant wear and tear doesn't happen to guys? It would have ended house shows...guys wouldn't be working these obnoxious schedules, though.