In addition, Bill Apter, then of Pro Wrestling Illustrated, had a sit-down interview segment called the PWI Scouting Report.

This set up the famous "best-of-seven" wrestling series to fill the title vacancy.

The show also (during its GCW days) featured Tommy Rich as NWA World Heavyweight Champion during his short reign as champion (possibly the only videotape showing him with the belt) and also the announcement of Magnum T.

In early 1988, Ted Turner expressed interest in a new Sunday evening wrestling show which featured original matches.

In November 1988, Jim Crockett Promotions was sold to Turner, who renamed the organization World Championship Wrestling.