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#6 WWE buys WCW
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The Monday Night Wars were monumental for professional wrestling. After a long battle against rival WCW in a ratings war that almost put Vince McMahon out of business, he finally purchased his rival and took over the wrestling for good.
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The final night of the Monday Night Wars occurred on March 26, 2001, when Monday Night RAW was finishing its build for Wrestlemania X-Seven.
Mr. McMahon opened Nitro and said there would be a simulcast to address the company's future and throughout the night teased the crowds by firing WCW talents and saying he would make the purchase official at Wrestlemania when he signs the contract.
Shane McMahon appeared on Nitro and kayfabe purchased WCW behind his dad's back. This moment was huge as it ended the long fought ratings war and also doubled the WWE's roster with the addition of WCW talent.
