The fall of World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 2001 was a massive hit to the wrestling industry. Many wrestlers lost their jobs, but a few were fortunate enough to have Time Warner contracts that continued paying them after WCW's closure.

One of these lucky individuals was the charismatic Lex Luger. Despite suffering a spinal stroke in 2007, Luger continued to receive payments from his Time Warner contract for several years after WCW's closure.

Another wrestler, Buff Bagwell, was also on the payroll. Bagwell's contract extended to 2002, but due to a neck injury, he was unable to wrestle during that period.

Scott Hall, one of the founding members of the New World Order (nWo), had a similar arrangement with Time Warner. Despite his struggles with substance abuse, Hall continued to receive his contractual payments.

Bill Goldberg, better known as Goldberg, was another high-profile wrestler whose contract was honored by Time Warner after WCW's closure. He later joined WWE in 2003.

Diamond Dallas Page (DDP), a three-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, was also among those who continued to receive payments from Time Warner after the company's demise.

The legendary Ric Flair, a 16-time World Champion, was another superstar who had a Time Warner contract. Despite WCW's closure, Flair's contract was honored until its expiration.

Sting, one of the most iconic figures in WCW history, was also on the Time Warner payroll. His contract was honored until 2002 when he joined Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).

Kevin Nash, a founding member of the nWo alongside Scott Hall, also had a Time Warner contract. Despite suffering numerous injuries, Nash continued to receive his contractual payments.

Scott Steiner, known for his intimidating physique and aggressive style, also had a contract with Time Warner. He continued to get paid until he joined WWE in 2002.

Booker T, a five-time WCW Champion, also had a contract with Time Warner. He joined WWE in 2001 and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013.

The high-flying Rey Mysterio was another WCW star who had a Time Warner contract. Mysterio, known for his acrobatic wrestling style, continued to get paid until he joined WWE in 2002.

The late Chris Benoit was another big name in WCW who had a Time Warner contract. Despite the tragic circumstances surrounding his life and death, Benoit's contract was honored until its conclusion.

Rick Steiner, brother of Scott Steiner and one half of the Steiner Brothers tag team, also had a contract with Time Warner. Like his brother, Rick continued to receive payments after WCW's closure.

Sid Vicious, a former WCW World Heavyweight Champion, also had a contract with Time Warner. Despite suffering a career-ending leg injury in 2001, Sid continued to receive payments from Time Warner.

Former WCW Cruiserweight Champion, Eddie Guerrero, also had a Time Warner contract. After WCW's closure, Guerrero continued to receive payments until he joined WWE in 2002.

Lance Storm, a Canadian professional wrestler and trainer, also had a contract with Time Warner. After WCW's closure, Storm continued to receive payments until he joined WWE in 2001.

Another wrestler, Jeff Jarrett, also had a contract with Time Warner. Despite founding TNA in 2002, Jarrett continued to receive payments from his Time Warner contract.

The late Mike Awesome, known for his intense wrestling style, also had a contract with Time Warner. Despite his untimely death in 2007, Awesome's contract was honored until its conclusion.

The Big Show, who had a brief stint in WCW before joining WWE, also had a contract with Time Warner. He continued to receive payments until he joined WWE in 1999.

Ron Simmons, a former WCW World Heavyweight Champion, also had a Time Warner contract. Despite his retirement from active wrestling, Simmons continued to receive payments after WCW's closure.

The late Brian Pillman, known for his high-energy wrestling style, also had a contract with Time Warner. Despite his untimely death in 1997, Pillman's contract was honored until its conclusion.

The late Randy Savage, known as "Macho Man", also had a Time Warner contract. Despite his death in 2011, Savage's contract was honored until its conclusion.

The late Curt Hennig, known as "Mr. Perfect", also had a contract with Time Warner. Despite his untimely death in 2003, Hennig's contract was honored until its conclusion.

The late Owen Hart, brother of Bret "The Hitman" Hart, also had a contract with Time Warner. Despite his tragic death in 1999, Hart's contract was honored until its conclusion.

The late Davey Boy Smith, known as "The British Bulldog", also had a contract with Time Warner. Despite his untimely death in 2002, Smith's contract was honored until its conclusion.

These are just a few of the many wrestlers who had Time Warner contracts that continued paying them after WCW's closure. It's a reminder of the golden era of WCW and the lasting legacy of these wrestling legends.