WWE launches WCW YouTube channel

With uncertainty swirling regarding the long-term availability of WWE-owned wrestling footage, fans of WCW will at least be able to watch some classic action via a new dedicated YouTube channel launched by WWE on Thursday. The WCW account kicked off with 25 different videos, ranging from the first episode of WCW Nitro, several full episodes of Thunder, two full Clash of the Champions events, several full pay-per-views, full-length matches between Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat, Hulk Hogan and Goldberg, and more. Based on another episode of Thunder set to debut Thursday at 8:05 PM Eastern, it appears they could release new content at the times and days on which WCW used to air. From the channel’s description: “This is where the BIG BOYS play! WCW on YouTube is your destination for full matches, complete WCW pay-per-view events, full episodes of Monday Nitro and Thunder, Clash of the Champions and much more!” When WWE signed their current deal with Netflix, WWE Network closed up shop outside the United States w