The storyline drove ratings to historic heights for WCW, allowing it to dominate WWE in the ratings for 83 consecutive weeks. 3. Bloat, Splits, and Downfall (1997-2000)
At Bash at the Beach 1996, Hulk Hogan turned heel, abandoning his "Hulkamania" persona to align with Hall and Nash, creating the founding trio.
The nWo debuted in WWE at No Way Out 2002, but the run was plagued by injuries to Nash, the firing of Hall, and Hogan turning face, ending the faction's effectiveness. nWo-themed vehicles, a photo essay 📸 #nWoWeek - Facebook
Their "real-world" style, including white-and-black spray-painted logos, revolutionized merchandise sales and fan identification.
The group grew too large, incorporating too many mid-card and lower-tier wrestlers (e.g., Virgil, Horace Hogan), diluting its original elite "3-4 member" aura.