I'm smiling at this because I worked for the WWA-NE at this time, was at this show, and had a camcorder on a tripod RIGHT WHERE this view is from. There were no other camcorders around but mine. Fun fact, Marty Funk, wife of Dory Funk Jr. (who helped run the WWF Training Dojo that appeared on this show) made it a point to tell me I couldn't film this show. SHE was filming at ringside to send back to WWF (according to what she told me) and that I even as an employee of WWA couldn't film this show.Needless to say? i moved the camera to where it is now and filmed the show. Kid named Steve is doing the commentary, so someone got a copy of my tape (which I traded with him for something) from him. Nice to see the footage is still floating around.
Back in the late 1990s, as the wrestling landscape was shifting and the WWF was expanding its reach beyond television, the company occasionally co-promoted live events with independent wrestling organizations such as the World Wrestling Alliance (WWA) and others. These partnerships allowed WWF to test new markets, scout emerging talent, and maintain fan engagement in regions where televised events were rare. In some cases, WWF talent—often mid-carders or developmental prospects—were booked to appear on these independent cards, giving smaller promotions a major publicity boost while allowing WWF to showcase its roster to grassroots audiences. These cross-promotional shows blurred the line between major league and independent wrestling, offering fans a unique opportunity to see WWF stars perform in more intimate venues and helping sustain local wrestling scenes during an era when national television had begun to dominate the industry.
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