Crash TV

"Crash TV" refers to a style of booking in the wrestling industry where televised shows are either written last-minute or re-written with major changes to the original format. Vince Russo employed this style of booking in his days as head booker in the World Wrestling Federation (now World Wrestling Entertainment), and again in the same capacity during the final days of World Championship Wrestling.

Because of the "on-the-fly" nature of Crash TV, storylines and events often do not make coherrent sense from week to week. Common themes in the Crash TV style are the use of celebrities, frequent title changes, and edgy storylines.

Examples
1. The "Hummer" angle in WCW, because it was never revealed who the driver was.

2. Actor David Arquette winning the WCW championship.

3. Celebs like Jay Leno, Dennis Rodman, and Karl Malone wrestling.

4. WWE Superstar Edge's real-life romance with Amy "Lita" Dumas being put into storylines.

5. Vince Russo becoming an on-screen persona, while also serving as a member (or head) of the creative team.

6. The abrupt ending - often without a stated reason - of numerous angles and character gimmicks over the years.

7. WWE's now-defunct Hardcore championship and the "24/7" rule.

8. Various segments involving females in bikinis or undergarments.

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