IntroductionAs part of a racial discrimination lawsuit against World Championship Wrestling (CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:00-cv-00368-CC Onoo v . World Championship Wrestling, Inc ., Turner Sports., Turner released payroll records 1996-2000 and a copy of the Talent Contract Database as of May 2000.There was a second version released from August 2000 in another filing. (Full list of Plaintiffs were Marcial Davis, Lester Speight, Darron Easterling, Harrison Norris, William Worthen, Bobby Walker, Kazuo Onoo, Claude Patterson, Rick Reeves, and Bouthan Saengisphan.) Here is a copy of the WCW lawsuit documents. The 1996-2000 payroll documents were filed with the court on 10/10/2002 and explained as: "Attached here to as Exhibit A is a chart identifying each male wrestler who entered into a wrestling contract with WCW for the period 1996 through 2000, and providing compensation information regarding salary, merchandising revenue and licensing revenue for each wrestler by year, as determined from documents and information currently available to UWC." These documents have since been transcribed through the efforts of many people. This information was largely compiled and analyzed by David Bixenspan (@davidbix) and Chris Harrington (@mookieghana). There was enormous help from many others including @drappstar, @jquinn0501, @1053Ridge, @cpawrestles, @WhooWrestling, @HelloMrKearns, @RTLeone, @Dancing_Mad, and Chester. You can see the original spreadsheet we used to transcribe the data. (*) The payroll numbers for 2000 do not seem to represent an entire year. Questions? Comments? Contact Chris Harrington at chris.harrington@gmail.com / @mookieghana (twitter). Overall Pay by Wrestler
Wrestler Data - MenHulk HoganTerry G. Bolea (Wrestler) -- Hulk Hogan Start: 05/29/1998, End: 05/28/2002 0 cycle / 0 days notice / 365 max days "see contract"  Payroll Information (since everyone asks whether 1997 is a typo) 
Mentioned in Bischoff's pitch for possible wrestlers to be involved with "Ready to Rumble". Note was "Premium fee. No. Cameo possibility?" Hulk Hogan sued World Championship Wrestling due to the WCW Bash at the Beach PPV in July 2000. Case was decided in January 2005.
Bill GoldbergBill Goldberg (Wrestler) -- Goldberg Start: 07/01/1999, End: 06/30/2003 [No Rollover] Year One: $2,500,000 / Year Two: $2,500,000 / Year Three: $2,500,000 / Year Four: $3,500,000 0 cycle / 0 days notice / 175 max days/ See contract for PPV bonus. Signing Bonus: $0 
Bret HartContract was terminated in October 2000 -- see 10/31/00 memo Bret Hart (Wrestler) -- Bret Hart Start: 12/01/1997, End: 11/30/2002 [No Rollover] Year Three: $2,500,000 / Year Four: $2,500,000 / Year Five: $2,500,000 0 cycle / 0 days notice / 180 max days All Events: $6,500 (over 125 days) Bonus: $100,000 (reimbursement for disability up to $100k) 
Randy Savage
StingSteven Borden (Wrestler) -- Sting Start: 01/02/1999, End: 01/01/2002 [No Rollover] Year Two: $1,500,000 / Year Three: $1,500,000 0 cycle / 0 days notice / 175 max days PPV Bonus: See Contract Signing Bonus: $100,000 
Kevin NashKevin Nash (Wrestler) -- Kevin Nash Start: 01/01/1997, End: 12/31/2001 [No Rollover] Year Four: $1,450,000 / Year Five: $1,625,000 0 cycle / 0 days notice / 180 max days Booking Service: $200,000 (1/1/99-12/31/01) 
Lex LugerLawrence Pfohl (Wrestler) -- The Total Package Start: 04/14/1999, End: 04/13/2002 [No Rollover] Year One: $1,200,000 / Year Two: $1,400,000 / Year Three: $1,500,000 0 cycle / 0 days notice / 175 max days Signing Bonus: $250,000 
Scott HallContract was terminated in October 2000 -- see 10/31/00 memo Scott Hall (Wrestler) -- Scott Hall Start: 01/01/1997, End: 12/31/2001 [No Rollover] Year Four: $1,450,000 / Year Five: $1,625,000 0 cycle / 0 days notice / 180 max days 
Diamond Dallas PagePage Falkinburg (Wrestler) -- Diamond Dallas Page Start: 02/02/1999, End: 02/01/2002 [No Rollover] Year One: $1,150,000 / Year Two: $1,250,000 / Year Three: $1,350,000 0 cycle / 0 days notice / 150 max days Signing Bonus: $150,000 
Roddy PiperRoderick Toombs (Wrestler) -- Rowdy Roddy Piper Start: 03/03/1999, End: 03/02/2002 [No Rollover] Year Two: $750,000 / Year Three: $800,000 0 cycle / 0 days notice / 51 max days Max: 6 pay per views, 45 other appearances. Must have 60 days notice.  March 3, 2000 memo (proposal) 
Scott SteinerScott Rechsteiner (Wrestler) -- Scott Steiner Start: 12/01/1998, End: 11/30/2001 [No Rollover] Year Two: $750,000 / Year Three: $750,000 0 cycle / 0 days notice / 180 max days Performance Bonus: $90,000 for 1998 
Booker TBooker T. Huffman (Wrestler) -- Booker T Start: 02/01/1999, End: 01/31/2002 [Like Duration] Year Two: $700,000 / Year Three: $750,000 12 cycle / 90 days notice / 365 max days 
Booker T Wrestling Matches
Ric FlairContract increase negotiated in April 2000 - see 5/9/00 memo (Richard Fliehr) Richard Fliehr (Wrestler) -- Ric Flair Start: 02/16/2000, End: 02/15/2003 [No Rollover] Year One: $500,000 / Year Two: $500,000 / Year Three: $500,000 0 cycle / 0 days notice / 365 max days/ See contract for maximum days. House Nightly: $4,000 All TV Events: $5,000 PPV Bonus: $12,500 Performance Bonus: see contract PR Appearance: see contract 
Ric flair sued WCW in July 1998. Case ended in January 1999. [docket]
Konnan Charles Ashenoff (Wrestler) -- Konnan Start: 01/15/1999, End: 01/14/2002 [1 Year Terms Mutual] Year Two: $570,000 / Year Three: $620,000 12 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Dennis Rodman
Dennis Rodman sued WCW in November 1998 in a contract dispute. Case ended in June 1999. [docket] Rick SteinerRobert Rechsteiner (Wrestler) -- Rick Steiner (Varsity Club) Start: 12/01/1998, End: 11/30/2001 [No Rollover] Year Two: $750,000 / Year Three: $750,000 0 cycle / 0 days notice / 180 max days 
Stevie RayContract terminated in October 1999 - see 11/1/99 Memo Negotiated decreased contract in November 1999 - $240,000 plus $2,000 for each day over 80 -- see 12/3/99 memo Lash Huffman (Wrestler) -- Harlem Heat - Stevie Ray Start: 02/01/2000, End: 01/31/2003 [Like Duration] Year One: $240,000 / Year Two: $240,000 / Year Three: $240,000 6 cycle / 90 days notice / 60 max days All Events: $2,000 (over 60 days) 
Stevie Ray (Lash Huffman) filed a Racial Discrimination suit against World Championship Wrestling in June 2002; case ended in July 2003
Sid ViciousSidney R. Eudy (Wrestler) -- Sid Vicious Start: 06/09/1999, End: 06/08/2002 [No Rollover] Year One: $800,000 / Year Two: $850,000 / Year Three: $900,000 12 cycle / 90 days notice / 180 max days PPV Bonus: $50,000 (Year 1), $55,000 (Year 2), $60,000 (Year 3) March 3, 2000 memo (proposal)  
Buff BagwellMarcus Bagwell (Wrestler) -- Marcus Bagwell Start: 03/26/1998, End: 03/25/2001 [No Rollover] Year Three: $400,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days  
Mentioned in Bischoff's pitch for possible wrestlers to be involved with "Ready to Rumble"
See the Pro-Wrestlers Contracts page for more about Buff's 1998 WCW and 2001 WWF contracts. Curt HennigCurt Hennig (Wrestler) -- Curt Hennig Start: 06/30/1997, End: 06/29/2000 [No Rollover] Year Three: $425,000 0 cycle / 0 days notice / 175 max days 
Alex WrightAlex Wright (Wrestler) -- Berlyn Start: 01/01/1999, End: 12/31/2001 [No Rollover] Year One: $375,000 / Year Two: $395,000 / 0 cycle / 0 days notice / 200 max days 
Eddie Guerrero(Eddie Guerrero left WCW in January 2000.)
The Giant(Although Paul Wight went to WWF in Feb. 1999, he still was on the books for a Licensing payment in 2000.)
Rey Mysterio Jr.Oscar Gutierrez (Wrestler) -- Rey Mysterio Jr. Start: 01/01/1999, End: 12/31/2001 [1 Year Terms Mutual] Year Two: $400,000 / Year Three: $425,000 0 cycle / 0 days notice / 180 max days 
Scott NortonContract terminated in September 1999 -- see 9/30/99 Memo
Kevin Greene
Dean Malenko(Dean Malenko left WCW in January 2000.)
Wrath / Bryan ClarkContract terminated in October 1999 - see 11/1/99 Memo Emmett Bryan Clark (Wrestler) -- Kronic - Bryan Clark Start: 01/01/2000, End: 12/31/2001 [1 Year Terms Mutual] Year One: $175,000 / Year Two: $175,000 6 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days All Events: $2,000 (over 100 per year) 
See Pro-Wrestling Contracts page for more information about Bryan Clark's "Legends" contract with WWE. MengNegotiated increase on contract in November 1999 ($175,000 plus $1,500 per day over 100 and $300 per day wrestling in Japan) -- see 12/3/99 memo Tonga Fifita (Wrestler) -- Meng Start: 08/01/1999, End: 07/30/2000 [New Deal Pending] Year Two: $180,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days  Tonga Fifita (Wrestler) -- Meng Start: 08/01/1999, End: 07/31/2001 [1 year Terms] Year Two: $180,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days
Ernest MillerErnest Miller (Wrestler) -- The Cat Start: 02/01/1999, End: 01/31/2002 [1 Year Terms] Year Two: $400,000 / Year Three: $450,000 0 cycle / 0 days notice / 365 max days 
Ernest Miller (Ernest Miller) filed a Racial Discrimination suit against World Championship Wrestling in April 2002; case ended in July 2003
Chris Benoit(Chris Benoit left WCW in January 2000.)
Chris Kanyon / MortisMarch 3, 2000 memo (proposal)  Chris Klucsartis (Wrestler) -- Kanyon Start: 04/24/1998, End: 04/23/2001 [1 Year Terms] Year Two: $240,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Jeff JarrettContract added in October 1999 ($400,000) - see 11/1/99 Memo Contract increase negotiated in in May 2000 -- see 6/13/00 memo Jeff Jarrett (Wrestler) -- Jeff Jarrett Start: 10/18/1999, End: 10/17/2002 [No Rollover] Year One: $275,000 / Year Two: $300,000 / Year Three: $325,000 12 cycle / 30 days notice / 115 max days All Events: $2,500 (over 115 days. Increases after 185 days.) All Events: $3,000 (over 185 days. Must be approved by Jarrett.) PPV Bonus: $7,500 Signing Bonus: $30,000  March 3, 2000 memo (proposal) 
Steve McMichaelContract terminated in May 1999 -- see 5/28/99 memo
Hugh Morrus / General E. Rection / Captain RectionDemott, William C./Bill - Captain Rection Start: 01/01/1999, End: 12/31/2001 [One Year Terms Mutual] Year Two: $250,000 / Year Three: $250,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Billy KidmanPeter Gruner (Wrestler) -- Billy Kidman Start: 02/22/1999, End: 06/21/2002 [No Rollover] Year Two: $300,000 / Year Three: $325,000 / Year Four: $325,000 12 cycle / 90 days notice / 365 max days/ Year 4 salary pro-rated to shortened term. 
Bam Bam BigelowScott C. Bigelow (Wrestler) -- Bam Bam Bigelow Start: 07/06/1999, End: 07/05/2002 [1 Year Terms Mutual] Year One: $400,000 / Year Two: $425,000 / Year Three: $450,000 0 cycle / 90 days notice / 200 max days 
Brian KnobsContract added in March 1999 - see 3/31/99 Memo Brian Yandrisovitz (Wrestler) -- Brian Knobs Start: 03/16/1999, End: 03/14/2001 [No Rollover] / Year Two: $245,000 / 5 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Disco InfernoContract increased in March 1999 - see 3/31/99 Memo Glenn Gilberti (Wrestler) -- Disco Inferno Start: 03/08/1999, End: 03/07/2002 [Like Duration] Year Two: $300,000 / Year Three: $350,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Mike Rotunda Michael Lawrence Rotunda (Wrestler) -- Michael Wallstreet Start: 10/12/1998, End: 10/11/2001 [1 Year Terms] / Year Two: $165,000 / Year Three: $175,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Brian AdamsContract terminated in November 1999 - see 12/3/99 memo Brian Adams (Wrestler) -- Kronic - Brian Adams Start: 01/19/2000, End: 01/18/2002 [1 Year Terms Mutual] Year One: $175,000 / Year Two: $175,000 6 cycle / 30 days notice / 100 max days All events: $2,000 / Over 100 days per contract year. 
Hacksaw Jim DugganJames E. Duggan (Wrestler) -- Hacksaw Jim Duggan Start: 09/01/1999, End: 08/31/2001 [No Rollover] Year One: $175,000 / Year Two: $175,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days  March 3, 2000 memo (proposal) 
Sonny OnooContract terminated in November 1999 - see 12/3/99 memo
"Plaintiff Kazuo Onoo began providing services to WCW as an international consultant in the mid-1990s. Mr. Onoo possessed Japanese language skills and other business development skills and contacts that WCW believed would assist it in business endeavors it was conducting in Japan. Further, when Japanese wrestlers came to the United States to wrestle on WCW's programs, Mr. Onoo provided services as a translator and assisted with other administrative tasks and arrangements for the wrestlers to function in the United States and perform for WCW. During the course of his work as an international consultant, Mr. Onoo and WCW agreed that Mr. Onoo should begin to appear at wrestling events and on televised wrestling programs with some of these Japanese wrestlers as the wrestlers' "manager." Mr. Onoo began appearing as "Sonny Onoo," a character he created. Mr. Onoo was thereafter paired as the manager of some other wrestlers, some of Asian descent, and some not of Asian descent. Through 1998 and into 1999, Mr. Onoo appeared on numerous wrestling programs for WCW as a manager to different wrestlers. Mr. Onoo was highly compensated for his work, including receiving additional compensation for additional appearances beyond a minimal base appearance level, as set by his Independent Contractor Agreement with WCW. However, in 1999, some of the story lines Mr. Onoo was involved in began to become less popular or otherwise ran their course as wrestling story lines inevitably do. The wrestlers from Japan who Mr. Onoo "managed" only stayed in the United States for short periods of time (a few weeks or few months based on WCW's business agreements with them. In addition, other wrestlers Mr. Onoo "managed" became more and more successful with WCW audiences and more popular on their own, without a manager. Moreover, managers at WCW were used to serve as "mouthpieces" for wrestlers, to speak for them on camera and act on their behalf in on-camera interviews made part of the wrestling programming. In 1999, WCW decided to use wrestlers who could speak for themselves without managers, and WCW stopped creating roles for wrestler managers in the story lines of its wrestling programming as they had traditionally existed. WCW stopped using traditional wrestler managers altogether by the second-half of the year. After that time, wrestlers appeared either alone or with certain female on-camera talent portraying the roles of wives or girlfriends of the wrestlers who accompanied them but did not speak for the wrestlers. At the same time as Mr. Onoo's on-screen manager character had become unnecessary to WCW's story lines, the need for Mr. Onoo's services as an international consultant also ended due to a change in WCW's international business endeavors. Accordingly, Mr. Onoo received a letter from WCW dated November 3, 1999, informing him that his Agreement with WCW to provide services as an international consultant and an on-screen talent manager was being terminated in accordance with the terms of his Agreement. Mr. Onoo was paid through January 14, 2000, pursuant to the terms of his Agreement. This decision to terminate Mr. Onoo's Agreement with WCW was purely a business decision. WCW was trying to reduce its expenses, having gone through a recent downturn in its business. Mr. Onoo was highly compensated under his Agreement, receiving in excess of $300,000 during the preceding two years, but his services were no longer needed by WCW. The termination of Mr. Onoo's Agreement had nothing to do with Mr. Onoo's race or national origin. Rather, his termination was purely a business decision due to the lack of need for his further services. Mr. Onoo was paid all that he was entitled to receive for all of the services he provided to WCW. All of the decisions made with regard to Mr. Onoo were legitimate business decisions based on WCW's business setting and future business goals. Furthermore, Mr. Onoo never complained to WCW about any alleged discriminatory or harassing decisions or comments being made to him by anyone at WCW, and WCW is unaware of any such conduct occurring at WCW during the relevant period of time. No decisions regarding Mr. Onoo have had anything to do with his race or national origin, and Mr. Onoo has not been subjected to any racial discrimination, harassment or retaliation by WCW. " - WCW statement on Sonny Onoo from June 2001 Sonny Onoo (Kazuo Onoo) filed a Racial Discrimination suit against World Championship Wrestling in Feb. 2000; it was settled in July 2003 Tank AbbottContract added in March 1999 - see 3/31/99 Memo Start: 03/17/1999, End: 03/16/2002 [1 Year Terms Mutual] Year Two: $650,000 / Year Three: $650,000 0 days notice / 365 max days 
Arn Anderson
The Disciple / The Booy Man (Ed Leslie)Contract terminated in October 1999 - see 11/1/99 Memo
Chavo Guerrero Jr. (Lt. Loco)Salvador Guerrero (Wrestler) -- Lieutenant Loco Start: 06/01/1998, End: 05/31/2001 [1 Year Terms] Year Two: $185,000 / Year Three: $225,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
See pro-wrestling contracts page for more information on Chavo Guerrero's WWF/WWE contracts. Horace HoganMichael Allen. Bolea (Wrestler) -- Horace Start: 12/07/1998, End: 12/08/2001 [1 Year Terms]/ Year Two: $225,000 / Year Three: $250,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
BarbarianContract terminated in April 2000 -- see 5/9/00 memo (Sione Vailahi)
Raven
Chris Jericho(Chris Jericho signed with WWF in mid-1999.)
Big Bubba Rogers (Ray Traylor)
WWF sued Ray Taylor and WCW in March 1994; case was dismissed in April 1995. [docket]
Rick Rude(Even though Rick Rude passed away in April 1999, he was on the WCW 2000 payroll sheet.)
GlacierContract added in August 1999 - ($150,000) see 9/1/99 memo (Ray Lloyd) Contract terminated in November 1999 - see 12/3/99 memoMarch 3, 2000 memo (proposal) 
Jerry Sags
Fit FinlayDavid Finlay (Wrestler) -- Fit Finlay Start: 11/16/1998, End: 11/15/2001 [1 Year Terms] / Year Two: $250,000 / Year Three: $250,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Steve Regal
Rocco RockContract terminated in August 1999 - see 9/1/99 memo (Ted Petty)
Perry SaturnContract increased in October 1999 - see 11/1/99 Memo (Perry Saturn left WCW in January 2000.)
Mentioned in Bischoff's pitch for possible wrestlers to be involved with "Ready to Rumble"
Scotty RiggsContract terminated in November 1999 - see 12/3/99 memo (Scott Antol)
Shane Douglas (Troy Martin)New Contract in April 2000 -- $350,000 plus $1,750 for house shows and $2,500 for PPVs - see 5/9/00 memo Troy A. Martin (Wrestler) -- "The Franchise" Shane Douglas Start: 04/01/2000, End: 04/09/2002 [No Rollover] Year One: $350,000 / Year Two: $375,000 0 cycle / 0 days notice / 15 max days/ Max 15 days per MONTH House Nightly: $1,750 (Year 1), $2,000 (Year 2) PPV Bonus: $2,500 (Year 1), $2,750 (Year 2) 
nWo Sting (Jeff Farmer)March 3, 2000 memo (proposal)  Jeff Farmer (Wrestler) -- NWO Sting Start: 06/15/1999, End: 06/15/2000 [1 Year Terms] / Year Two: $150,000 / 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Johnny GrungeContract terminated in August 1999 - see 9/1/99 memo (Michael Durham)
Barry WindhamContract terminated in November 1999 - see 12/3/99 memo
VampiroContract added in August 1999 - see 9/1/99 memo (Ian Hodgkinson) Contract decreased in October 1999 (-$150,000) - see 11/1/99 Memo Contract increase negotiated in April 2000 - see 5/9/00 memo Richard Ian Hodgkinson (Wrestler) -- Vampiro Start: 11/16/1999, End: 02/10/2003 [No Rollover] Year One: $250,000 / Year Two: $275,000 / Year Three: $300,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days All Events: $1,300 (2/11/00 to 2/10/01, excludes PPVs) All events: $1,500 (2/11/01 to 2/10/02, excludes PPVs) All events: $1,800 (2/11/02 to 2/10/03, excludes PPVs) PPV Bonus: $4,000 (for all PPVs effect as of 2/11/00) 
Juventud GuerreraContract was terminated in October 2000 -- see 10/31/00 memo Eduardo Aníbal González-Hernández (Wrestler) -- Juventud Guerrera Start: 10/06/1998, End: 10/05/2000 [1 Year Terms] Year Two: $200,000 / 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Brad ArmstrongContract terminated in May 2000 -- see 6/13/00 memo Robert Brad James (Wrestler) -- Buzzkill Start: 08/03/1998, End: 08/02/2000 [1 Year Terms] Year Two: $125,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
PsychosisContract terminated in May 2000 -- see 6/13/00 memo Dionicio Castellanos Torres (Wrestler) -- Psychosis Start: 10/06/1998, End: 10/05/2000 [1 Year Terms] Year Two: $160,000 /3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Vincent (Mike Jones)Michael Jones (Wrestler) -- Mike Jones Start: 03/23/1999, End: 03/22/2002 [1 Year Terms] / Year Two: $150,000 / Year Three: $175,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Prince IaukeaMarch 3, 2000 memo (proposal)  Michael Hayner (Wrestler) -- Artist formerly known as Prince Iaukea Start: 01/01/1999, End: 12/31/2000 [1` Year Terms] / Year Two: $104,000 / 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Ice-TrainPowerplant Trainee - (Harold Hogue) Harold Hogue (Wrestler) -- Ice Train Start: 05/26/1999, End: 05/25/2002 [Like Duration] Year One: $150,000 / Year Two: $200,000 / Year Three: $250,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days  In the August version of this contract, Hogue is referred to as "Smooth" (MI Smooth).
Bobby EatonContract terminated in October 1999 - see 11/1/99 Memo
Ultimo DragonContract terminated in September 1999 -- see 9/30/99 Memo
Bobby WalkerBobby Walker (Wrestler) -- Hardwork Bobby Walker Start: 01/01/1999, End: 12/31/2000 [No Rollover] Year One: $100,000 / Year Two: $100,000 0 cycle / 0 days notice / 365 max days 
"Plaintiff Bobby Walker provided wrestling services to WCW, most recently under a two-year Independent Contractor Agreement beginning on January 1, 1999. This Agreement was a standard wrestler Independent Contractor Agreement for the wrestling industry, and was what is known as a "pay or play" contract, meaning that Mr. Walker was entitled to the compensation under the Agreement no matter how often he performed as a wrestler for WCW, or even if he did not perform for WCW. During his relationship with WCW, Mr. Walker had numerous appearances in WCW live performances and live television programs. However, Mr. Walker appeared most frequently in taped wrestling programs produced by WCW for two reasons. First, his wrestling persona was relatively passive and uninteresting, and his ability to excite and energize an audience -especially a live audience -by his appearances was limited. Second, Mr. Walker insisted on including in his wrestling performances a maneuver in which he would walk along the ring ropes of the wrestling ring like a tightrope walker. When attempting this maneuver, Mr. Walker more often than not fell off of the ropes and could never master this move to the point where WCW could be reasonably confident that Mr. Walker would not fall off of the ropes on live television broadcasts or before a live audience, thereby ruining the wrestling match. In addition, during the early part of 2000, when WCW attempted to use Mr. Walker's services as a wrestler under his Agreement, Mr. Walker was unavailable to wrestle. Specifically, WCW asked him to work with a tag team partner to prepare himself for use on WCW's upcoming television shows. However, Mr. Walker's preparations and wrestling efforts were poor, and after spending two or three days preparing for this role, Mr. Walker unilaterally stopped preparing and claimed that he had injured his knee and was unavailable to wrestle due to this injury. Accordingly, WCW was not able to use Mr. Walker in its television shows as a wrestler after this injury, despite continuing to pay him under his Agreement. WCW's use of Mr. Walker's services has not been based on or affected by his race in any way. WCW was limited in using Mr. Walker's services because of his wrestling persona and his insistence on performing wrestling maneuvers which he could not successfully carry out with any degree of certainty. This made Mr. Walker ill-suited for use on live television or before a live audience. More recently, when WCW made an effort to use Mr. Walker's services, he indicated he was unavailable to wrestle due to an injury. Further, Mr. Walker never complained to WCW about any alleged discriminatory or harassing decisions or comments being made to him by anyone at WCW, and WCW is unaware of any such conduct occurring at WCW. No decisions regarding Mr. Walker have had anything to do with his race and Mr. Walker has not been subjected to any racial discrimination, harassment or retaliation by WCW." - WCW statement on Bobby Walker from June 2001 Hardwork Bobby Walker (Bobby Walker) filed suit against World Championship Wrestling, TBS and Terry Taylor in July 1998; it was dismissed in January 1999. Hardwork Bobby Walker (Bobby Walker) filed a Racial Discrimination suit against World Championship Wrestling in Feb. 2000; it was settled in July 2003
See Pro-wrestling Contracts page for more information about Bobby Walker's WCW contracts. Syxx (Sean Waltman)
Lance StormContract added in May 2000 ($245,000 plus $750 per event) -- see 6/13/00 memo Lance EVers (Wrestler) -- Lance Storm Start: 05/16/2000, End: 05/15/2003 [No Rollover] Year One: $245,000 / Year Two: $260,000 / Year Three: $320,000 All Events: $750 (excludes Travel days and PR) 12 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days (Appears in the August Contract Summary but not May Contract Summary) 
Mike EnosContract terminated in September 1999 -- see 9/30/99 Memo
Avalanche (John Tenta)
HakContract terminated in October 1999 - see 11/1/99 Memo
Barry DarsowContract terminated in October 1999 - see 11/1/99 Memo
Davey Boy Smith
Kenny KaosContract terminated in November 1999 - see 12/3/99 memo (Kenny Stasiowski)March 3, 2000 memo (proposal) 
Sick Boy (Scott Vick)Contract terminated in September 1999 -- see 9/30/99 Memo
Dave TaylorContract terminated in November 1999 - see 12/3/99 memoMarch 3, 2000 memo (proposal) 
Master P
Dusty Rhodes
Van HammerMarch 3, 2000 memo (proposal) 
Jerry FlynnNegotiated increase in contract in August 1999 - see 9/1/99 memo (William Brenneman) William J. Brenneman (Wrestler) -- Jerry Flynn Start: 07/26/1999, End: 07/25/2002 [Like Duration] Year One: $150,000 / Year Two: $150,000 / Year Three: $150,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Robbie RagePowerplant Trainee (Robert J. Knapik) Contract terminated in November 1999 - see 12/3/99 memoMarch 3, 2000 memo (proposal) 
Mike AwesomeContract added in April 2000 -- ($350,000 plus $2,000 for House shows and $3,000 for PPVs) -- see 5/9/00 memo Michael Alfonso (Wrestler) -- Mike Awesome Start: 04/10/2000, End: 04/09/2002 [No Rollover] Year One: $350,000 / Year Two: $350,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days House nights: $2,000 (Year 1, $2,000 in Year 2 also) PPV Bonus: $3,000 (Year 1, $4,500 in Year 2) 
ECW sued Mike Awesome and WCW in April 2000 to prevent Awesome from jumping to World Championship Wrestling. Case was dismissed in June 2000. [docket]
Norman SmileyMarch 3, 2000 memo (proposal)  Contract increase negotiated in in May 2000 -- see 6/13/00 memo Norman Smiley (Wrestler) -- Norman Smiley Start: 10/06/1998, End: 10/05/2000 [1 Year Terms] Year Two: $120,000 / 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days  Norman Smiley (Wrestler) -- Norman Smiley Start: 05/01/2000, End: 04/30/2003 [1 Year only] Year One: $165,000 / Year Two: $180,000 / Year Three: $200,000 All Events: $750 (excludes travel days & PR, year one) All Events: $850 (excludes travel days & PR, year two) All Events: $950 (excludes travel days & PR, year three) 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days
Terry Taylor
Big VitoSigned in November 1999 ($120,000 plus $12,000 signing bonus) - 12/3/99 memo Contract increase negotiated in in May 2000 -- see 6/13/00 memo Vito Lo Grasso (Wrestler) -- Big Vito Start: 11/22/1998, End: 11/21/2002 [Like Duration] Year One: $120,000 / Year Two: $130,000 / Year Three: $130,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days Signing Bonus: $12,000 (due 15 days after contract execution) PPV Bonus: $1,000 (regardless of number of days worked) All Events: $1,250 (over 75 days, excludes travel days but not PR)  (Slightly different language in the August version)
Barry HorowitzContract terminated in September 1999 -- see 9/30/99 Memo
Jim Neidhart
La ParkaAdolfo Tapia Ibarra (Wrestler) -- La Parka Start: 10/06/1998, End: 10/05/2000 [1 Year Terms] Year Two: $180,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Silver KingCesar González-Barrón (Wrestler) -- Los Fabulosos Silver King Start: 10/06/1998, End: 105/2000 [1 Year Terms] / Year Two: $120,000 / 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Kaz HayashiKazuhiro Hayashi (Wrestler) -- Jung Dragons - Kaz Start: 01/11/1999, End: 07/19/2001 [1 Year Terms] Year Two: $100,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Kevin WacholzContract terminated in May 1999 -- see 5/28/99 memo
The MaestroPowerplant Trainee (Rob Kellum) Contract terminated in April 2000 -- see 5/9/00 memo
Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker / Jack Boot / Leprechaun (Bruce DeWayne) Bruce Dewayne (Wrestler) -- Power Plant - Sarge (Contract Other) Start: 09/01/1999, End: 08/31/2001 0 cycle / 0 days notice / 365 max days Merchandise Agreement Only. 
Ron Reis / Reese / Ron StuddContract increased in March 1999 - see 3/31/99 Memo Contract terminated in November 1999 - see 12/3/99 memo
Bobby Duncum Jr
Lenny LaneContract increase negotiated in in May 2000 -- see 6/13/00 memo Lenny Carlson (Wrestler) -- Lenny Lane Start: 8/3/1998, End: 8/2/2000 [1 Year Terms] Year Three: $110,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days Contract was amended to increase pay effective 10/13/99. Pro-rated to shortened term. 
Ron HarrisContract added in October 1999 ($200,000) - see 11/1/99 Memo Contract increase negotiated in in May 2000 -- see 6/13/00 memo Ronald Harris (Wrestler) -- Harris Boys - Ron Harris Start: 10/25/1999, End: 10/24/2001 [Like Duration] Year One: $130,000 / Year Two: $130,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 75 max days All Events: $1,500 (over 75 days Year 1; Over 100 days Year 2) 
Don HarrisContract added in October 1999 ($200,000) - see 11/1/99 Memo Contract increase negotiated in in May 2000 -- see 6/13/00 memo Donald Harris (Wrestler) -- Harris Boys - Don Harris Start: 10/25/1999, End: 10/24/2001 [Like Duration] Year One: $130,000 / Year Two: $130,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days All Events: $1,500 (over 75 days Year 1; Over 100 days Year 2)
Hacksaw Jim Duggan
Chris AdamsContract terminated in November 1999 - see 12/3/99 memo
Reggie White
Rick FullerRick Fuller (Wrestler) -- Rick Fuller Start: 09/14/1998, End: 09/13/2000 [1 Year Terms] / Year Two: $65,000 / 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
El DandyRoberto Frías-Gutiérrez (Wrestler) -- El Dandy Start: 10/06/1998, End: 10/05/2000 [1 Year Terms] / Year Two: $100,000 / 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Chip Minton
Mark HildrethPowerplant Trainee
Contract terminated in Februray 2000 - see 3/1/00 memo Evan KaragiasNegotiated increased contract in February 2000 --see 3/1/00 memo Evan Karagias (Wrestler) -- Evan Karagias Start: 09/14/1998, End: 12/31/2001 [Like Duration] Year Two: $85,000 / Year Three: $85,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 100 max days All Events: $1,000 (over 100 days) Increase 3/1/00. Pro-rated to shortened term.  Evan Karagias (Wrestler) -- Evan Karagias Start: 09/14/2000, End: 09/31/2003 [No Rollover] Year One: $52,000 / Year Two: $65,000 / Year Three: $78,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days All Events: $500 (year one excludes travel days & PR) All Events: $600 (year two excludes travel days & PR) All Events: $700 (year three excludes travel days & PR)  (Different version between August and May versions of Contract Summaries)
Lizmark Jr.Contract terminated in November 1999 - see 12/3/99 memo (Juan Banos)
Sgt Craig Pitmann
Chad FortuneContract terminated in October 1999 - see 11/1/99 Memo
Steve ArmstrongNegotiated increase in contract in May 1999 -- see 5/28/99 memo Contract terminated in November 1999 - see 12/3/99 memo (Steve James)March 3, 2000 memo (proposal) 
Lodi / Idol (Brad Cain)March 3, 2000 memo (proposal)  Contract terminated in May 2000 -- see 6/13/00 memo Brad Cain (Wrestler) -- Idol Start: 10/12/1998, End: 10/11/2001 [1 Year Terms] Year Two: $110,000 / Year Three: $120,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
John Nord
The Demon / Dale TorborgPowerplant Trainee (Dale Torborg) Contract increased in October 1999 - see 11/1/99 Memo Dale Torborg (Wrestler) -- The Demon Start: 10/05/1999, End: 10/04/2002 [Like Duration] Year One: $75,000 / Year Two: $100,000 / Year Three: $125,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days For appearances as Demon character, see contract. 
Hector GarzaContract terminated in November 1999 - see 12/3/99 memo (Hector Segura)
Rick Martel
Bobby BlazeContract terminated in October 1999 - see 11/1/99 Memo
The WallPowerplant Trainee (Michael Jerry Tuite) Contract increased in October 1999 - see 11/1/99 Memo March 3, 2000 memo (proposal)  Contract increase negotiated in in May 2000 -- see 6/13/00 memo Michael Jerry Tuite (Wrestler) -- The Wall Start: 09/16/1999, End: 09/15/2001 [Like Duration] Year One: $75,000 / Year Two: $75,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Joe Gomez
Lash LeRoux / Corporal CajunPowerplant Trainee - "Lash LeRoux" (J. Mark LeRoux) Mark LaRoux (Wrestler) -- Corporal Cajun Start: 06/21/1999, End: 06/20/2002 [Like Duration] Year One: $75,000 / Year Two: $100,000 / Year Three: $150,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
John M.
Carl Ouellet
Jacques Rougeau
Marty Jannetty
Chuck PalumboCharles R. Palumbo (Trainee) -- Chuck Palumbo Start: 04/19/1999, End: 04/18/2000 [Like Duration (2 Terms)] Year One: $39,000 1 cycle / 14 days notice / 365 max days Powerplant Trainee - (Charles R. Palumbo) Contract increase negotiated in in May 2000 -- see 6/13/00 memo  Charles R. Palumbo (Wrestler) -- Chuck Palumbo, The Perfect Event, The Event Start: 06/01/2000, End: 05/30/2003 [No Rollover] Year One: $75,000 Year Two: $90,000 Year Three: $125,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days All Events: $500 (year one, excludes travel days & PR) All Events: $750 (year two, excludes travel days & PR) All Events: $1,000 (year three, excludes travel days & PR) (Different in May & August versions of Contract Summaries)
Erik WattsContract terminated in October 1999 - see 11/1/99 Memo
Colonel Parker
Damien / GalaxyContract terminated in September 1999 -- see 9/30/99 MemoThere was a 10/6/99 email confirming that he (Jose Carrera Gomez) had been released
Crowbar (Devon Storm)March 3, 2000 memo (proposal) Contract increase negotiated in in May 2000 -- see 6/13/00 memo Christopher M. Ford (Wrestler) -- Crowbar Start: 07/12/1999, End: 07/11/2002 [Like Duration] Year One: $75,000 / Year Two: $75,000 / Year Three: $75,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days  Christopher M. Ford (Wrestler) -- Crowbar Start: 07/12/1999, End: 07/11/2002 [Like Duration] Year One: $104,000 / Year Two: $104,000 / Year Three: $104,000 All Events: $500 (excludes travel days and PR) 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days Increase from $75,000 effective April 16, 2000 (Deal is higher in August version of contract compared to May contract)
James VanderburgContract terminated in September 1999 -- see 9/30/99 Memo
Scott PutskiContract terminated in September 1999 -- see 9/30/99 Memo
Emory Hale / Hale / HailAdded contract in May 1999 -- see 5/28/99 memo Emory Hail (Wrestler) -- Hale Start: 04/01/1999, End: 03/31/2001 [Like Duration] / Year Two: $85,000 / Year Three: $85,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
The Gambler
Mean Mike (Disorderly Conduct)Mike Moran (Wrestler) -- Disorderly Conduct - Mean Mike Start: 06/21/1999, End: 06/20/2002 [Like Duration] Year One: $60,000 / Year Two: $60,000 / Year Three: $60,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Villano IVTomas Diaz-Mendoza (Wrestler) -- Villano IV Start: 10/06/1998, End: 10/05/2000 [1 Year Terms] Year Two: $100,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Michael Winner
Shawn StasiakMarch 3, 2000 memo (proposal)  Shawn Stipich (Wrestler) -- Shawn Stasiak Start: 03/01/2000, End: 02/28/2003 [No Rollover] Year One: $78,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 0 max days All Events: $500 (no fee for PR days) Contracted added in April 2000 - $78,000 plus $500 per event -- see 5/9/00 memo 
Kirt HanktonContract terminated in September 1999 -- see 9/30/99 Memo
Mark JindrakMark Jindrak (Trainee) -- Mark Jindrak Start: 04/19/1999, End: 04/18/2000 [Like Duration (2 Terms)] Year One: $39,000 1 cycle / 14 days notice / 365 max days Mark Jindrak (Trainee) -- Mark Jindrak Start: 07/01/2000, End: 06/30/2001 [1 year only] Year One: $39,000 1 cycle / 14 days notice / 365 max days All Events: $300 (excludes travel days and Japan)  Powerplant Trainee - "Mark Millenium" (Mark Jindrak) 1st year salary: $39,000 (see 6/9/99 memo)
Elix SkipperPowerplant Trainee - "T-Lock, Venom" (Elix Skipper) Elix Skipper (Trainee) -- Elix Skipper Start: 04/19/1999, End: 04/18/2000 [Like Duration (2 Terms)] Year One: $39,000 1 cycle / 14 days notice / 365 max days  Elix Skipper (Trainee) -- Elix Skipper Start: 07/01/2000, End: 06/30/2001 [1 year only] Year Two: $39,000 1 cycle / 14 days notice / 365 max days
Danny FaqirPowerplant Trainee (Rachid Daniel Faqir) Rachid Daniel Faqir (Wrestler) -- Danny Faqir Start: 06/21/1999, End: 06/20/2002 [Like Duration] Year One: $75,000 / Year Two: $75,000 / Year Three: $75,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Greg Valentine
Kendall WindhamContract terminated in November 1999 - see 12/3/99 memo
Johnny SwingerPowerplant Trainee - "Johnny Swinger" (Joe Dorgan) Contract terminated in September 1999 -- see 9/30/99 Memo March 3, 2000 memo (proposal) 
Mike Sanders1st year salary: $31,200 (see 6/9/99 memo)Michael E Sanders (Wrestler) -- Mike Sanders Start: 06/19/2000, End: 06/18/2001 [1 year only ] Year Two: $39,000 All Events: $300 (excludes travel days, PR and Japan) 1 cycle / 14 days notice / 365 max days  (Appears in the August version of WCW Contract summaries)
El Gato (Pat Tanaka)
Wayne Bloom
Shane Helmsmik  In the August version of this contract, the start date is listed as 01/01/2000.
Sam GrecoPowerplant TraineeSam Greco -- Sam Greco Start: 06/22/2000, End: 06/21/2003 [No Rollover] Year One: $250,000 Year Two: $250,000 Year Three: $250,000 All Events: $600 (Rate increases after 50 days, excludes travel days & PR) All Events: $1,400 (Rate after 50 days, excludes travel days & PR) Bonus: $25,000 (one time bonus upon approval of P-1 work visa) 6 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days Contract effective is day he receives P1 visa stamp. See contract for daily rate increases.
Kwee Wee (Alan Funk)Offered a contract as of 4/19/1999 as a "Power Plant Trainee" (spelled Allen Erik Funk) Powerplant Trainee - "Vytor, Triple A" (Allan Eric Funk) Allan Eric Funk (Trainee) -- Allan Funk Start: 04/19/1999, End: 04/18/2000 [Like Duration (2 Terms)] Year One: $31,200 1 cycle / 14 days notice / 365 max days 
Cyclope
Jim Powers
Jamie KnobleContract added in August 1999 - ($45,000) see 9/1/99 memo (James Gibson) Contract terminated in November 1999 - see 12/3/99 memo Gibson, James Howard - Jung Dragons - Jamie-San Start: 06/26/2000, End: 06/25/2002 [1 year only] Year One: $39,000 / Year Two: $52,000 All Events: $500 (year one, excludes travel days and pR) All Events: $600 (year two, excludes travel days and pR) 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Chad Brock
Sean O'HairePowerplant Trainee - "Sean O'Haire" (Sean Haire) Sean Haire (Trainee) -- Sean O'Haire Start: 11/08/1999, End: 11/07/2001 [Like Duration] Year One: $31,200 / Year Two: $31,200 1 cycle / 14 days notice / 365 max days  Sean Haire (Trainee) -- Sean O'Haire Start: 07/01/2000, End: 06/30/2001 [1 year only] Year One: $39,000 1 cycle / 14 days notice / 365 max days All Events: $300 (excludes travel days, PR and Japan)
Reno / Rick CornellPowerplant Trainee - "Nino, Reno" (Rick Cornell) 1st year salary: $26,000, referred by Kanyon (see 6/9/99 memo) Richard A. Cornell (Trainee) -- Rick Cornell Start: 05/19/1999, End: 05/18/2002 [Like Duration] Year One: $33,800 / Year Two: $33,800 / Year Three: $33,800 1 cycle / 14 days notice / 365 max days  Richard A. Cornell (Trainee) -- Rick Cornell Start: 07/01/2000, End: 05/18/2002 [1 year only] Year Two: $39,000 All Events: $300 (excludes travel days, PR, and Japan) 1 cycle / 14 days notice / 365 max days  (Different contract between May and August Contract Summaries)
Johnny B. Badd (Marc Mero)
Kevin TiltonPowerplant Trainee - "The Engima" (Kevin Tilton)
Road Warrior Hawk
Brian Pillman
Scott ArmstrongNegotiated increase in contract in May 1999 -- see 5/28/99 memo Scott James (Wrestler) -- Scott Armstrong Start: 05/01/1998, End: 04/30/2001 [1 Year Terms] / Year Two: $52,143 / 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
BlitzKriegContract terminated in November 1999 - see 12/3/99 memo (Jeremiah Ross)
Bob SappPowerplant TraineeRobert Sapp Jr (Trainee) -- Bob Sapp Start: 07/24/2000, End: 07/23/2001 [1 Year only] Year One: $78,000 1 cycle / 14 days notice / 365 max days All TV events: $300 (excludes travel, PR, training days and New Japan) House nightly: $300 PPV Nightly: $300  (Appears in the August contract summaries; not May version)
Villano VRaymundo Diaz-Mendoza (Wrestler) -- Villano V Start: 10/06/1998, End: 10/05/2000 [1 Year Terms] Year Two: $100,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
(He would occasionally work unmasked as Ray Mendoza Jr.)
4x4
HorshuPowerplant Trainee - Matthew Wiese
Kid RomeoPowerplant Trainee - "Rick Romeo, Kid Romeo" (Sam Roman) Sammy Lee Roman (Trainee) -- Kid Romeo Start: 05/19/1999, End: 05/18/2002 [Like Duration] Year One: $39,107 / Year Two: $39,107 / Year Three: $39,107 1 cycle / 14 days notice / 365 max days 
Shaggy 2 Dope
Jacobus StraussPowerplant Trainee - "Jakes" (Jacobus Strauss) Negotiated increase in contract in May 1999 -- see 5/28/99 memo Contract terminated in May 2000 -- see 6/13/00 memo Jacobus Strauss (Wrestler) -- Jakob Start: 04/19/1999, End: 02/28/2001 [No Rollover] Year One: $85,000 / Year Two: $100,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days Bonus: $5,000 
SpyderContract terminated in September 1999 -- see 9/30/99 Memo There was a 10/6/99 email confirming he (Art Flores) had been released.
Max Muscle
Bret HanmerContract terminated in September 1999 -- see 9/30/99 Memo
Johnny GreenContract terminated in October 1999 - see 11/1/99 Memo
The Great MutaGreat MutaMarch 3, 2000 memo (proposal) Keiji Muto (Wrestler) -- The Great Muta Start: 06/19/2000, End: 12/18/2000 [No Rollover] Six month contract at $2,000 per week only 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 0 max days  (Appears in the August version of the contracts database but not May version)
Chris DanielsAdded in February 2000 -- ($75,000) -- see 3/1/00 memo Daniel C. Covell (Wrestler) -- Chris Daniels Start: 03/01/2000, End: 02/28/2002 [Like Duration] Year One: $75,000 / Year Two: $75,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Sonny SiakiPowerplant Trainee - "Hawaiian GQ" (Sonny Siaki) Contract terminated in May 2000 -- see 6/13/00 memo Sonny U Siaki (Trainee) -- Sonny Siaki Start: 04/19/1999, End: 04/18/2000 [Like Duration (2 Terms)] Year One: $31,200 1 cycle / 14 days notice / 365 max days 
Hardbody HarrisonPowerplant Trainee - "Hardbody Harrison" (Harrison Norris Jr.) Contract terminated in September 1999 -- see 9/30/99 Memo
"Plaintiffs Harrison Norris and Marcial Davis are professional wrestlers who wanted to provide wrestling services to WCW. In an effort to do so, both of them trained to be professional wrestlers at WCW's Power Plant training facility, along with many others. Over the last few months of 1998 and into 1999, WCW transferred its Power Plant facility to a new location and decided that the new training facility would only be for a smaller group of wrestler trainees than the large group that had previously been training at the Power Plant. All of the individuals who would train at this new facility were going to be given the opportunity to sign an Independent Contractor Agreement with WCW as a wrestler trainee. Previously, individuals training at the Power Plant had no contract with WCW and were non-contract independent contractors who were solely paid a fee for each time they participated in a WCW event. At the new Power Plant facility, rather than being paid solely for their appearances, the trainees would be given the opportunity to sign these Agreements and be paid additional sums to provide wrestling services to WCW as trainees. After evaluating all of the 40 or so individuals who were then training at the previous Power Plant location, both Mr. Norris and Mr. Davis were selected by WCW to be signed to Independent Contractor Agreements as wrestler trainees and to continue training at the new Power Plant location. Four of the roughly twelve individuals signed to trainee Agreements at this time were racial or ethnic minorities, while most of the roughly 30 individuals who were not provided with the opportunity to sign a trainee Agreement were Caucasian. Mr. Norris and Mr. Davis formally entered into their trainee Agreements in April, 1999. The Agreements had one-year term s, but also expressly provided that they could be terminated for any reason with fourteen (14) days advance notice. Under these Agreements, Mr. Norris and Mr. Davis continued to train to be a wrestler with WCW, now in the new Power Plant location. In September, 1999, WCW evaluated all of the trainees at the Power Plant, as was done on a periodic basis. WCW determined that Mr. Norris and Mr. Davis' wrestling characters, persona and talents were not particularly notable and that they did not stand out as potential star wrestlers among the trainees. In addition, Mr. Davis' skills as a wrestler had regressed, rather than improved, during his time as a trainee. WCW concluded that Mr. Norris and Mr. Davis were unlikely to be successful professional wrestlers or to advance beyond the level they had currently attained as trainees. Accordingly, WCW decided that Mr. Norris and Mr. Davis' Agreements should be terminated, as it no longer made sense for them to continue as trainees at WCW. Both individuals were notified of this decision and received official letters from WCW that informed them of the termination of their respective Agreements. Mr. Norris and Mr. Davis• Agreements were terminated based on the decision made by WCW that they no longer fit the business needs of WCW. This process of terminating Agreements of trainees after it was determined that they would not be successful wrestlers that WCW could use was a normal process that was conducted without regard to race. In fact, at the time of Mr. Norris and Mr. Davis' termination and since that time, WCW terminated the Agreements of roughly 33 trainees or other wrestlers who were trying to become successful WCW wrestlers, and of these individuals, only 2 have been African-American while roughly 28 have been Caucasian. Both Mr. Norris and Mr. Davis were paid properly all money owed under their Agreements, and both received appropriate compensation for their wrestling appearances during the period they provided services to WCW on a non-contract basis. In addition, Mr. Norris and Mr. Davis never complained to WCW about any alleged discriminatory or harassing decisions or comments being made to him by anyone at WCW, and WCW is unaware of any such conduct occurring at WCW. No decisions regarding Mr. Norris or Mr. Davis had anything to do with their race, and they have not been subjected to any racial discrimination, harassment or retaliation by WCW." - WCW Statement on Harrison Norris from June 2001 Hardbody Harrison (Harrison Norris) filed a Racial Discrimination suit against World Championship Wrestling in Feb. 2000; it was settled in July 2003
Johnny the BullPowerplant Trainee - "Johnny Blaze or Johnny Blade" (Jonathan Martin Hugger) Jonathan Hugger (Wrestler) -- Johnny The Bull Start: 12/16/1999, End: 12/15/2001 [Like Duration] Year One: $75,000 / Year Two: $75,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 100 max days All events: $1,000 (over 100 days per year) 
Dick Slater
Al Green
Yun Yang (James Yun)Contract terminated in October 1999 - see 11/1/99 Memo James Yun (Wrestler) -- James Carlson, Jung Dragons Start: 06/07/1999, End: 06/06/002 [1 Year only] Year One: $39,000 / Year Two: $52,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Luther Biggs (Luther Wilson)
Kevin NorthcuttKevin Northcutt (Trainee) -- Kevin Northcutt Start: 05/12/2000, End: 05/11/2001 [1 year only] Year One: $39,000 1 cycle / 14 days notice / 365 max days All events: $300 (excludes travel days, PR & Japan)  (Appears in the August version of contract summaries but not May version)
RalphusContract added for $750 per event- see 5/9/00 memo John Riker (Other) -- Ralphus Start: 05/01/2000, End: 04/30/2001 [Like Duration] Year One: $78,000 1 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days All Events: $750 (Salary is based on guarantee of 2 events per week) 
Steve SharpeReal name: Arthur Allen Contract - TraineeAllen, Arthur - Sharp, Steve Start: 05/12/2000, End: 06/11/2001 [1 year only] Year One: $39,000 All events $300 (excludes travel days, PR & Japan) 1 cycle / 14 days notice / 365 max days (appears in August version of Contract Summary but not May version) 
CJ Spencer
Troy EndresContract added in April 2000 - Trainee $600 per week - see 5/9/00 memo Troy A. Endres (Trainee) -- Troy Endres Start: 04/03/2000, End: 04/02/2002 [Like Duration] Year One: $31,200 1 cycle / 14 days notice / 0 max days  Troy A. Endres (Trainee) -- Troy Endres Start: 07/01/2000, End: 06/30/2001 [1 year only] Year One: $39,000 All Events: $300 (excludes travel days, PR and Japan) 1 cycle / 14 days notice / 365 max days (Contract is different between the May and August versions of the Contract Summaries)
Bunkhouse Buck
Mark Starr
SwollContract terminated in September 1999 -- see 9/30/99 Memo
Chase TatumPowerplant Trainee - (Chase W. Tatum)
Joey Maggs
Stevie Richards
Steve Austin(It's possible that WCW confused "Steve Williams" (Steve Austin) with "Steve Williams" (Dr. Death) since certainly Steve Austin wasn't on the WCW payroll in 2000. That, or it could be a delayed payment for something related to license/merch which was put in the wrong column.)
Tough TomTomas Benninghaus (Wrestler) -- Disorderly Conduct - Tough Tom Start: 06/21/1999, End: 06/20/2002 [Like Duration] Year One: $60,000 / Year Two: $60,000 / Year Three: $60,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Bill Sullivan
Louie Spicolli
Jeremy LopezContract added in August 1999 - ($45,000) see 9/1/99 memo Contract terminated in November 1999 - see 12/3/99 memo
J. Biggs
Joey Matthews / Joey MercuryContract terminated in November 1999 - see 12/3/99 memo
Jet JaguarPowerplant Trainee - "Jet Jaguar" (Brian Michael Bernick) Contract added in August 1999 ($45,000) - see 9/1/99 memo Contract terminated in November 1999 - see 12/3/99 memo
Christian YorkContract terminated in November 1999 - see 12/3/99 memo (Jason Spence)
Marcial DavisPowerplant Trainee - "Mercenary" Contract terminated in September 1999 -- see 9/30/99 Memo There was a 10/6/99 email confirming he had been released.
"Plaintiffs Harrison Norris and Marcial Davis are professional wrestlers who wanted to provide wrestling services to WCW. In an effort to do so, both of them trained to be professional wrestlers at WCW's Power Plant training facility, along with many others. Over the last few months of 1998 and into 1999, WCW transferred its Power Plant facility to a new location and decided that the new training facility would only be for a smaller group of wrestler trainees than the large group that had previously been training at the Power Plant. All of the individuals who would train at this new facility were going to be given the opportunity to sign an Independent Contractor Agreement with WCW as a wrestler trainee. Previously, individuals training at the Power Plant had no contract with WCW and were non-contract independent contractors who were solely paid a fee for each time they participated in a WCW event. At the new Power Plant facility, rather than being paid solely for their appearances, the trainees would be given the opportunity to sign these Agreements and be paid additional sums to provide wrestling services to WCW as trainees. After evaluating all of the 40 or so individuals who were then training at the previous Power Plant location, both Mr. Norris and Mr. Davis were selected by WCW to be signed to Independent Contractor Agreements as wrestler trainees and to continue training at the new Power Plant location. Four of the roughly twelve individuals signed to trainee Agreements at this time were racial or ethnic minorities, while most of the roughly 30 individuals who were not provided with the opportunity to sign a trainee Agreement were Caucasian. Mr. Norris and Mr. Davis formally entered into their trainee Agreements in April, 1999. The Agreements had one-year term s, but also expressly provided that they could be terminated for any reason with fourteen (14) days advance notice. Under these Agreements, Mr. Norris and Mr. Davis continued to train to be a wrestler with WCW, now in the new Power Plant location. In September, 1999, WCW evaluated all of the trainees at the Power Plant, as was done on a periodic basis. WCW determined that Mr. Norris and Mr. Davis' wrestling characters, persona and talents were not particularly notable and that they did not stand out as potential star wrestlers among the trainees. In addition, Mr. Davis' skills as a wrestler had regressed, rather than improved, during his time as a trainee. WCW concluded that Mr. Norris and Mr. Davis were unlikely to be successful professional wrestlers or to advance beyond the level they had currently attained as trainees. Accordingly, WCW decided that Mr. Norris and Mr. Davis' Agreements should be terminated, as it no longer made sense for them to continue as trainees at WCW. Both individuals were notified of this decision and received official letters from WCW that informed them of the termination of their respective Agreements. Mr. Norris and Mr. Davis• Agreements were terminated based on the decision made by WCW that they no longer fit the business needs of WCW. This process of terminating Agreements of trainees after it was determined that they would not be successful wrestlers that WCW could use was a normal process that was conducted without regard to race. In fact, at the time of Mr. Norris and Mr. Davis' termination and since that time, WCW terminated the Agreements of roughly 33 trainees or other wrestlers who were trying to become successful WCW wrestlers, and of these individuals, only 2 have been African-American while roughly 28 have been Caucasian. Both Mr. Norris and Mr. Davis were paid properly all money owed under their Agreements, and both received appropriate compensation for their wrestling appearances during the period they provided services to WCW on a non-contract basis. In addition, Mr. Norris and Mr. Davis never complained to WCW about any alleged discriminatory or harassing decisions or comments being made to him by anyone at WCW, and WCW is unaware of any such conduct occurring at WCW. No decisions regarding Mr. Norris or Mr. Davis had anything to do with their race, and they have not been subjected to any racial discrimination, harassment or retaliation by WCW." - WCW Statement on Marcial Davis from June 2001 Marcial Davis (Marcial Davis) filed a Racial Discrimination suit against World Championship Wrestling in July 2000; it was settled in July 2003 Scotty OContract was added in October 2000 -- $750 per week plus $300 per event - see 10/31/00 memo
Vader
Paul Orndorff
Renegade
Ricky Morton
One Man Gang
Ryan ForresterbrPowerplant Trainee - "The Hearthrob" Contract terminated in October 1999 - see 11/1/99 Memo
Shark BoyPowerplant Trainee - "Shark Boy" (Dean Roll) Contract terminated in November 1999 - see 12/3/99 memo
Brett YokleyContract terminated in September 1999 -- see 9/30/99 Memo
David Heath
Appollo
Bruno Sammartino
Lanny Poffo
Thomas P.
Mike Modest
Gregory John Hunke
Powerplant Trainee ("J T Greed") Contract terminated in September 1999 -- see 9/30/99 Memo AJ StylesPowerplant Trainee (Allen Jones) 1st year salary: $20,800 (referred by Kanyon, see 6/9/99 memo)
Ricky Steamboat
Marc Blondin
David FlairPowerplant Trainee (David Fliehr) Added contract in May 1999 -- see 5/28/99 memo Negotiated increased contract in November 1999: $125,000 and $1,000 for each PPV -- see 12/3/99 memo David Fliehr (Wrestler) -- David Flair Start: 11/29/1999, End: 11/28/2001 [No Rollover] Year One: $125,000 / Year Two: $150,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days PPV Bonus: $1,000 
Kimberly PageContract increase negotiated in April 2000 - see 5/9/00 memo (Kimberly Falkinburg) Kimberly Lynne Falkinburg (Wrestler) -- Kimberly Start: 02/02/2000, End: 02/01/2002 [No Rollover] Year One: $200,000 / Year Two: $200,000 0 cycle / 0 days notice / 150 max days All Events: $1,600 (over 125 days, includes PR appearances) 150 maximum, over 150 must be mutually agreed upon.  Terry FunkTerry Funk (Wrestler) -- Terry Funk Start: 01/03/2000, End: 07/04/2000 [No Rollover] 0 cycle / 0 days notice / 365 max days All events: $4,000 / PPV Bonus: $4,000  In the August version of the contracts summary, the database notes "Contract has expired. Currently working on daily fee, non-contract basis."
Contract added in August 1999 - see 9/1/99 memo ($500,000) (Dustin Runnels) Dustin Runnels (Wrestler) -- Dustin Rhodes Start: 08/02/1999, End: 08/01/2002 [No Rollover] Year One: $500,000 / Year Two: $600,000 / Year Three: $700,000 12 cycle / 90 days notice / 365 max days Signing Bonus: $50,000 
Shannon MooreShannon Moore (Wrestler) -- 3 Count (Shannon) Start: 05/17/1999, End: 12/31/2001 [Like Duration] Year One: $45,000 / Year Two: $75,000 / Year Three: $75,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 100 max days All Events: $1,000 (over 100 days, starting Jan 1 2000 forward) Year 3 pro-rated to the shortened term.  August version of contract summary lists start date as 01/01/2000.
Mark "Slick" JohnsonContract terminated in October 1999 - see 11/1/99 Memo Theodore HarrisContract terminated in September 1999 -- see 9/30/99 Memo Percy MillerContract terminated in September 1999 -- see 9/30/99 Memo Ciclope / HalloweenContract terminated in September 1999 -- see 9/30/99 Memo
Craig MallyContract terminated in September 1999 -- see 9/30/99 Memo Lenita EricksonContract was added in October 2000 - $125,000 plus $500 per event -- see 10/31/00 memo Chris HarrisContract was added in October 2000 - $750 per week plus $300 per event -- see 10/31/00 memo
Chris CandidoContract was added in April 2000 -- $104,000 plus $500 per event -- see 5/9/00 memo Chris Candito (Wrestler) -- Chris Candido Start: 04/14/2000, End: 04/13/2002 [Like Duration] Year One: $104,000 / Year Two: $104,000 /3 cycle / 90 days notice / 0 max days All Events: $500 (No Fee for PR days.) 
Allison PfauContract was added in April 2000 -- $15,000 plus $250 for PR or non-TV events and $500 for TV events -- see 5/9/00 memo Allison Pfau (Nitro Girl) -- Syran Start: 04/24/2000, End: 04/23/2001 [Like Duration] Year One: $15,000 30 cycle / 30 days notice / 0 max days All TV events ($500) Non-TV/PR: $250 Valet/Phsyical: $500  Carol PedigoWardrobe - $1,000 per month plus $250 per event -- see 5/9/00 memo Jason Cross (Jason Massengale)Mark ColemanMarch 3, 2000 memo (proposal) March 3, 2000 memo (proposal)  Byron GreenMarch 3, 2000 memo (proposal) - Sid pushed for hiring his friend, Bryon Green at $150,000 but creative team felt he was not worthy of a contract to wrestle for WCW. Steve AllenMatthew BaumCameron BeachNikola BobicTony Byron CarrPowerplant Trainee - "Corporal Cruel" According to Diana Meyers, Tony Carr was not chosen to join the "new" Power Plant crew after the facility moved in 1998. He did become a WCW employee in 1999 when he began working on the ring crew earning $35,000 annually until WCW closed in March 2001. Tony Carr (Tony Carr) filed a Racial Discrimination suit against World Championship Wrestling in July 2000; it was settled in July 2002 Twanta Maurice CraigJason Matthew DanielPowerplant Trainee - "J-Sin, New-sensation Jason" Joey Frederick Denson IIIRico DixonBilly C. DreerPhap Minh DoungSean Charles EvansPowerplant Trainee - "Shocker" John GreenePowerplant Trainee - "Johnny Attitude"
Charles I. GroeglerMark GuthriePaul Lewis KnoxPowerplant Trainee - "Pierce Kage" Charles M. LeeWondell Le FloreRobert S. LoewenCraig Mally / Craig O'MalleyPowerplant Trainee - "Irish Invasion" David MariaPowerplant Trainee - "Apache" Ken MooreMichael Brady NimmonsPowerplant Trainee - Mike Nova Stephen OliveiraBounthan Saengsiphan"Plaintiff Bounthan Saengsiphan was a professional wrestler who, like many others, also wanted to provide his wrestling services to WCW. Mr. Saengsiphan was physically small to be a professional wrestler (weighing approximately 180 pounds), but during 1998 and into 1999, he was given the opportunity to train to be a professional wrestler at WCW's Power Plant training facility. In May, 1999, however, Mr. Saengsiphan injured his knee and permanently stopped training at the Power Plant. After this event, Mr. Saengsiphan also stopped pursuing opportunities to become a professional wrestler with WCW. Mr. Saengsiphan did not achieve success as a wrestler with WCW during the limited time he spent training before his injury because of his overall lack of abilities as a wrestler, particularly for a wrestler of his size. While Mr. Saengsiphan had some skills as a wrestler, due to his small size he needed to show extreme quickness and exhibit exciting, high-flying moves to be considered for use as a professional wrestler on WCW's programs. During the time he trained at the Power Plant, Mr. Saengsiphan did not exhibit the necessary quickness, agility or ability to carry out sufficiently exciting moves to be successful at his size. Mr. Saengsiphan was never as capable a performer as the few other wrestlers his size who received opportunities to wrestle with WCW. The few other wrestlers of his size who wrestled with WCW also came to WCW with more wrestling experience and did not need the training that Mr. Saengsiphan did. Of course, Mr. Saengsiphan ended his training at WCW's Power Plant, but while he was training, no decision was made regarding him that in any way related to his race or national origin, and WCW took no discriminatory action with regard to Mr. Saengsiphan at any time. Likewise, Mr. Saengsiphan never complained to WCW about any alleged discriminatory or harassing decisions or comments being made to him by anyone at WCW, and WCW is unaware of any such conduct at the Power Plant or anywhere else at WCW. " - WCW statement on Bounthan Saengsiphan in June 2001 Bounthan Saengsiphan (Bounthan Saengsiphan) filed a Racial Discrimination suit against World Championship Wrestling in July 2000; it was settled in July 2003 Lester SpeightPowerplant Trainee - "Mighty Rasta" "Plaintiff Lester Speight was a professional wrestler who, like many others, also wanted to provide his wrestling services to WCW. In an effort to do so, he trained for a period of time to be a professional wrestler at WCW's Power Plant training facility. However, Mr. Speight chose to leave this training facility to pursue a wrestling opportunity in Europe. After returning to the United States, Mr. Speight contacted WCW about opportunities to wrestle. WCW agreed to use Mr. Speight's wrestling services in a match during one of its live wrestling programs. Mr. Speight appeared in the match and was paid an amount similar to that paid to other wrestlers who provided non-contract independent contractor wrestling services to WCW similar to what Mr. Speight provided. After this appearance, however, WCW did not find other opportunities to utilize Mr. Speight's wrestling services. The decisions about the use of Mr. Speight's wrestling services by WCW had nothing to due with his race." -WCW Statement on Lester Speight from June 2001 Lester Speight (Lesters Speight) filed a Racial Discrimination suit against World Championship Wrestling in July 2000; it was settled in July 2003 Courtright ThurberJames ThurberMark TiptonCharles Franklin WalkerBradley J. Walker Sr.Joe WatkinsPowerplant Trainee - "Vic Violent" Curtis L. WhitePowerplant Trainee - "Toad" William WorthenPowerplant Trainee - "William Worthy" "Plaintiffs Darron Easterling and William Worthen are professional wrestlers who wanted to provide their wrestling services to WCW. In an effort to do so, during the relevant period of time they trained to be professional wrestlers at WCW's Power Plant training facility. Over the last few months of 1998 and into 1999, WCW transferred its Power Plant facility to a new location and decided that the new training facility would only be for a smaller group of wrestler trainees than the large group that had previously been training at the former Power Plant location. All of the wrestlers who were going to train at this new facility were going to be given the opportunity to sign an Independent Contractor Agreement with WCW as a wrestler trainee. Previously, individuals training at the Power Plant had no contract with WCW and were non-contract independent contractors who were solely paid a fee for each time they participated in a WCW event. At the new Power Plant facility, rather than being paid solely for their appearances, the trainees would be given the opportunity to sign these Agreements and be paid additional sums to provide wrestling services to WCW as trainees. After evaluating all of the 40 or so individuals who were then training at the former Power Plant location, WCW selected about twelve of these individuals to be offered trainee Agreements, based on the evaluation of their wrestling skills and persona and their display of the traits necessary to become successful professional wrestlers. WCW did not select Mr. Easterling or Mr. Worthen for such Agreements because they were not considered among the best dozen talents of those training at the Power Plant. While Mr. Easterling and Mr. Worthen were not chosen, four of the roughly twelve individuals signed to trainee Agreements at this time were racial or ethnic minorities, and most of the roughly 30 individuals who were not provided with the opportunity to sign a trainee Agreement were Caucasian. Mr. Easterling and Mr. Worthen were among the few minorities not chosen. The decision not to select Mr. Easterling or Mr. Worthen to sign a trainee Agreement was made solely on legitimate business reasons, and was made without regard to race. No decisions regarding Mr. Easterling or Mr. Worthen had anything to do with their race, and they have not been subjected to any racial discrimination or harassment by WCW. " - WCW statement on William Worthen in June 2001 William Worthy (William Worthen) filed a Racial Discrimination suit against World Championship Wrestling in July 2000; it was settled in July 2003 Darron Easterling"Plaintiffs Darron Easterling and William Worthen are professional wrestlers who wanted to provide their wrestling services to WCW. In an effort to do so, during the relevant period of time they trained to be professional wrestlers at WCW's Power Plant training facility. Over the last few months of 1998 and into 1999, WCW transferred its Power Plant facility to a new location and decided that the new training facility would only be for a smaller group of wrestler trainees than the large group that had previously been training at the former Power Plant location. All of the wrestlers who were going to train at this new facility were going to be given the opportunity to sign an Independent Contractor Agreement with WCW as a wrestler trainee. Previously, individuals training at the Power Plant had no contract with WCW and were non-contract independent contractors who were solely paid a fee for each time they participated in a WCW event. At the new Power Plant facility, rather than being paid solely for their appearances, the trainees would be given the opportunity to sign these Agreements and be paid additional sums to provide wrestling services to WCW as trainees. After evaluating all of the 40 or so individuals who were then training at the former Power Plant location, WCW selected about twelve of these individuals to be offered trainee Agreements, based on the evaluation of their wrestling skills and persona and their display of the traits necessary to become successful professional wrestlers. WCW did not select Mr. Easterling or Mr. Worthen for such Agreements because they were not considered among the best dozen talents of those training at the Power Plant. While Mr. Easterling and Mr. Worthen were not chosen, four of the roughly twelve individuals signed to trainee Agreements at this time were racial or ethnic minorities, and most of the roughly 30 individuals who were not provided with the opportunity to sign a trainee Agreement were Caucasian. Mr. Easterling and Mr. Worthen were among the few minorities not chosen. The decision not to select Mr. Easterling or Mr. Worthen to sign a trainee Agreement was made solely on legitimate business reasons, and was made without regard to race. No decisions regarding Mr. Easterling or Mr. Worthen had anything to do with their race, and they have not been subjected to any racial discrimination or harassment by WCW. " - WCW statement on Darren Easterling in June 2001 Darron Easterling (Darron Easterling) filed a Racial Discrimination suit against World Championship Wrestling in July 2000; it was settled in July 2003 Chris WrightPowerplant Trainee - "C.W." Wesley "Shane" WrightCharlie NorrisCharlie Norris (Charles Allen Norris) filed a Racial Discrimination suit against World Championship Wrestling in November 1994; case ended in April 1996 Pez WhatleyPez Whatley (Pezavan Whatley) filed a Racial Discrimination suit against World Championship Wrestling in April 2001; it was settled in July 2002
Leo Burke Leonce Cormier (Other) -- Leo Burke Start: 03/27/1998, Year One: $26,071 1 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days  Rick Reeves"WCW has absolutely no record of Plaintiff Rick Reeves having ever contacted wcw seeking to be a wrestler or to provide any other services to WCW as an independent contractor or otherwise. Mr. Reeves was not denied any opportunity to serve as an independent contractor with WCW due to his race." - WCW statement on Rick Reeves from June 2001 Thunderbolt PattersonThunderbolt Patterson ( Claude Patterson) filed a Racial Discrimination suit against World Championship Wrestling in July 2000; it was settled in July 2003 Rocky KingRocky King (William Boulware) filed a Racial Discrimination suit against World Championship Wrestling in April 2001; it was settled in July 2002Super Calo
Barry Houston
Ashley Hudson
Johnny Boone
Shiima Nobunaga
Loch Ness
Larry Santo
Butch Long
Air Paris
Mike Rapada
Manny Fernandez
Rex King
Steve Doll
Ricky Santana
Kory Williams
Mike Tolbert
Mike Winner
JC Ice
Wolfie D
Nick Dinsmore
Robbie Brookside
Kurasawa
Violent J
Sonny Trout
Rick Thames
Jushin Thunder Liger
Julio Sanchez
Dean Power
Dave Power
Robert Gibson
Doc Dean
Frankie Lancaster
Masahiro Chono
David Burkhead
Big T (Ahmed Johnson)
Hector Guerrero
Bull Pain
Tokyo Magnum
Road Warrior Animal
Yuji Nagata
Kevin Sullivan
Jerry Lynn
Roadblock
Fidel Sierra
Adrian Byrd
Tony MamalukeContract added in August 1999 - ($45,000) see 9/1/99 memo (Charles Spencer III) Doug DellingerDoug Dellinger (Other) -- Security Director Doug Dellinger Start: 11/01/1998, End: 10/31/2000 0 cycle / 0 days notice / 365 max days/ Merchandise Agreement Only.  Gene OkerlundMentioned in Bischoff's pitch for possible wrestlers to be involved with "Ready to Rumble" - "Barry Bloom client. Diana Meyers (WCW) will approach Okerlund. Contract with WCW expires 10/31/99. Days count against WCW contract days @ $2,200 per day." Tony SchiavoneMike TenayCharles RobinsonMark MaddenMarch 3, 2000 memo (proposal) - announcer contract $150,000 Eric Bischoff
Vince Russo
Wrestler Data - WomenMiss ElizabethElizabeth Ann Hulette (Wrestler) -- Elizabeth Start: 01/22/1997, End: 01/21/2001 Year 4: $150,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days  Rhonda Singh
Little Jeanne
Malia Hosaka
Akira Hokuto
Major GunnsTylene Buck (Wrestler) - Major Gunns Start: 07/01/2000, End: 06/30/2002 [No Rollover] Year One: $31,200 / Year Two: $31,200 Signing Bonus: $3,000 PPV Bonus: $1,000 All Events: $600 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days (Appears in the August Contract Summary but not May Contract Summary) 
Mona (Miss Madness / Molly Holly)Contract added in September 1999 - $105,000 -- see 9/30/99 Memo Nora Greenwald (Wrestler) -- Mona Start: 09/06/1999, End: 09/05/2001 [Like Duration] Year One: $105,000 / Year Two: $130,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Ann-Marie Crooks (Midnight)Contract added in September 1999 - $50,000 -- see 9/30/99 Memo
DaffneyStart: 01/03/2000, End: 03/31/2002 [No Rollover] Year One: $52,000 / Year Two: $75,000 / 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days All Events: $500 Contract increase negotiated in April 2000 - see 5/9/00 memo (Shannon Spruill) 
AsyaChristine Wolf (Wrestler) -- Asya Start: 06/14/1999, End: 06/13/2001 [Like Duration] Year One: $75,000 / Year Two: $75,000 / 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Torrie WilsonNegotiated an increase in October 2000 - $1,600 for each day over 125 days per contract year -- see 10/31/00 memoTorrie Wilson (Other) -- Torrie Wilson Start: 12/06/1999, End: 12/05/2001 [Like Duration] Year One: $200,000 / Year Two: $200,000 / 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 125 max days 
Alicia Webb / SymphonyAlicia Webb (Other) -- Alicia WebbStart: 11/22/1999, End: 11/21/2001 [No Rollover] Year One: $26,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days All Events: $500 PPV Nightly: $1,000  Stacy Keibler (Miss Hancock)Signed in November 1999: ($15,000 plus $250 for non-TV and $500 TV events) -- see 12/3/99 memoMarch 3, 2000 memo (proposal) Stacy Keibler (Nitro Girl) -- Ms. Hancock Start: 11/15/1999, End: 11/14/2000 [Like Duration] Year One: $15,000 1 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days Non-TV/PR: $250 All TV Events: $500
Leia MeowKristina Laum (Other) -- Leia MeowStart: 12/17/1999, End: 12/15/2001 [Like Duration] Year One: $26,000 / Year Two: $26,000 1 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days All Events: $500  MadusaDeborah Miceli-Blackman (Wrestler) -- MadusaStart: 04/17/1999, End: 04/16/2001 [Like Duration] Year One: $150,000 / Year Two: $150,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days 
Nitro Girl - Payton (Clare Cutrufello)Contract added in September 1999 - $15,000 plus $250-500 per event -- see 9/30/99 Memo Contract terminated in May 2000 -- see 6/13/00 memo Clare M. Cutrulello (Nitro Girl) -- Payton Start: 09/01/1999, End: 08/31/2002 [Like Duration] Year One: $15,000 / Year Two: $15,000 / Year Three: $15,000 1 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days Non-TV/PR: 250 All TV events: $500 Nitro Girl - Baby (Shannon McNell)Shannon McNell (Nitro Girl) -- Baby Start: 12/20/1999, End: 12/19/2000 [Like Duration] Year One: $15,000 1 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days All TV Events: $500 Non-TV/PR: $250 Valet/Physical: $500  Nitro Girl - Chameleon (Carmel Macklin)Carmel Macklin (Nitro Girl) -- Chameleon Start: 12/20/1999, End: 12/19/2000 [Like Duration] Year One: $15,000 1 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days TV Nightly: $500 Non-TV/PR: $250 Valet/Physical: $500  Nitro Girl - Tygress (Vanessa Bozman-Sanchez)Contract increase negotiated in April 2000 - see 5/9/00 memoVanessa Bozman-Sanchez (Nitro Girl) -- Tygress Start: 10/26/1998, End: 10/25/2001 [No Rollover] Year Two: $52,000 / Year Three: $52,000 1 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days Valet/Physical: $500  Mentioned in Bischoff's pitch for possible wrestlers to be involved with "Ready to Rumble"
Nitro Girl - Chiquita (Chiquita Adams)Chiquita Adams (Nitro Girl) -- Chiquita Start: 01/17/2000, End: 01/18/2001 [Like Duration] Year One: $15,000 1 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days Non-TV/PR $250 All TV Events $500 Valet/Physical $500  Nitro Girl - Chae (Chae An)Chae An (Nitro Girl) -- ChaeStart: 10/26/1998, End: 10/25/2001 [No Rollover] Year Two: $52,000 / Year Three: $52,000 1 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days Valet/Physical: $500  Mentioned in Bischoff's pitch for possible wrestlers to be involved with "Ready to Rumble" Nitro Girl - Spice (Melissa Bellin)Melissa Bellin (Nitro Girl) -- SpiceStart: 10/26/1998, End: 10/25/2001 [No Rollover] Year Two: $52,000 / Year Three: $52,000 1 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days Valet/Phsyical: $500  Mentioned in Bischoff's pitch for possible wrestlers to be involved with "Ready to Rumble" Nitro Girl - Starr (Jennifer Bancale)Jennifer Bancale (Nitro Girl) -- StarrStart: 03/13/2000, End: 03/12/2001 [Like Duration] Year One: $15,000 1 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days Non-TV/PR: $250 All TV Events: $500 Valet/Physical: $500  Nitro Girl - AC Jazz (Amy Crawford)Contract terminated in November 1999 - see 12/3/99 memoMentioned in Bischoff's pitch for possible wrestlers to be involved with "Ready to Rumble" Denise Riffle (Chastity)Paisley (Sharmell)March 3, 2000 memo (proposal)  Contract increase negotiated in April 2000 - see 5/9/00 memo Sharmell Sullivan (Nitro Girl) -- Paisley Start: 05/01/2000, End: 04/30/2002 [Like Duration] Year One: $52,000 / Year Two: $52,000 3 cycle / 30 days notice / 365 max days All Evnets: $500 (Exclusive of travel days) 
PowerplantTry-Outs "After diligent investigation and review of information and documents reasonably available to UWC, UWC states that it does not have information or documents in its possession reflecting all of the individuals who attended a "try out" at the Power Plant from 1996 through 2000. Based upon review of documents currently available to UWC, UWC is aware of the following individuals who attended a 'try out' at the Power Plant" - WCW filing in 2002 (UWC = Universal Wrestling Corporation, formerly known as World Championship Wrestling).
See also list of Power Plant trainees 1996-2000 1991 DataRanger Ross1991 DataIn one portion, the WCW pay for wrestlers that whose agreements were not renewed by WCW in the Summer of 1991 was revealed:  Related Lawsuits
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