I didn't say anything about relying solely on old WCW talent, or even an immediate restart. They could have done any number of things to restart the brand within a few years of the purchase, especially after the invasion storyline. Wouldn't have been hard to reassign WW[F] guys to a WCW brand and sell it as Shane taking them with him (along with guys like Booker T) after the invasion failed.
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On another note, I hope Lars Sullivan is going to be ok. Panic attacks backstage, when you're supposed to perform in front of thousands, isn't a good sign.
https://www.cagesideseats.com/wwe/2019/1/11/18178753/planned-john-cena-wrestlemania-story-on-hold-possible-spoilers-anxiety-attack