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WCW didn't become WWE, WWF became WWE. Back in the late 1990's-early 2000s, both Wrestling promotions WWF and WCW were feuding with each other in the ratings, until WWF bought WCW out and now no longer exists.
The reason WWF became WWE is because the World Wildlife Foundation (Also known as WWF) was established 1961, which was before WWWF shortened their name to WWF in 1979.
So even though "the company WWE" existed before the World Wildlife Foundation, it changed its name to the World Wildlife Foundation's initials "WWF".
So in 2002, the World Wildlife Foundation decided to sue WWF, for the initials which forced the WWF to change its name and it was decided to be from there called World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
Basicly it went from WWWF to WWF to WWE. No WCW was involved in the process except the fact that WWF bought WCW out.
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Which was first wcw or wwf?
Apparently WWE since they bought out WCW and WCW is no longer in business
Will WCW Become a WWE brand?
No. WCW was acquired by the WWE and is a part of the WWE, although it kinda has returned in the form of TNA, which has alot of WCW's wreslters and some of their office people, like Eric Bischoff.
What year did the WWF become WWE?
WWF DID NOT JOIN WCW, WWF BOUGHT OUT WCW AND LATER BECAME WWE!
Where can you watch wcw?
NO WHERE. WCW Was acquired by WWE and is a part of the WWE now. Today you can only watch WCW is to go on amazon.com and buy the videos of past WCW pay per views.
When did WWE reymysterio make his debet in WWE?
Sometime in 2004. He originally fought in WCW before WWE (debut in WCW when he was only 14)
Was rey mysterio unmasked in the WWE?
No, he was unmasked in WCW not WWE.
Which is best wwe tna roh wcw or ecw?
WWE!!!
What was WWE first brand?
AWA then wcw then wwf and then wwe
What titles has stone cold Steve Austin held?
In WWE:6 time WWE Champion2 time WWE Intercontinental Champion4 time WWE Tag Team ChampionIn WCW:2 time WCW United States Champion2 time WCW Television Champion1 time WCW Tag Team Champion
Does hulk hogan own wcw?
No. Vince McMahon and WWE bought WCW.
When did WWE purchase wcw?
2001
Will vince sell wcw?
never if he sells it wcw might be better than wwe again. so he wants wwe to be the best that's why he bought out wcw and ecw in the first place
