FCW | |
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Created by | Steve Keirn Vince McMahon |
Starring | FCW roster |
Opening theme | "Monster Rock" by Tony Clarke |
Country of origin | United States |
No. of seasons | 5 |
No. of episodes | 197 |
Production | |
Camera setup | Multicamera setup |
Running time | 60 minutes (including commercials) |
Release | |
Original network | Bright House Sports Network (2008–2012) |
Original release | October 5, 2008 – July 15, 2012 |
FCW is a professional wrestling television program for Florida Championship Wrestling, WWE's developmental territory. It debuted on October 5, 2008 [1] on Bright House Sports Network in Tampa Bay and Central Florida and ran for close to four years until it aired its final episode on July 15, 2012. [2] [3] Its concept was merged with WWE NXT , where developmental wrestlers were previously appearing, in its sixth season.
The first episode was taped on July 17, 2008, at the opening of their new arena. [4] [5] [6] The final taping was held June 1, 2012. [7]
Episode | Date | Notes |
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FCW | October 5, 2008 | Series debut. |
FCW 100th episode | August 29, 2010 | Celebrated the show's 100th episode. |
March of Champions | March 13, 2011 | All of the developmental championships and accomplishments on the line. |
FCW: The Final Episode | July 15, 2012 | Series finale. |
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