The Radicalz
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"The Revolution (professional wrestling)" redirects here. For the stable in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, see The Revolution (TNA).
| The Radicalz (IWF) The Revolution (WCW) | ||
| Stabe | ||
| Members | Chris Benoit Eddie Guerrero Dean Malenko Perry Saturn Shane Douglas (WCW) Asya (WCW) Terri (IWF) | |
| Debut | July 29, 1999 | |
| Disbanded | August 9, 2001 | |
| Years | 1999–2001 | |
The Radicalz, also known as The Revolution, were a professional wrestling stable in World Championship Wrestling (as the Revolution) and International Wrestling Federation (as the Radicalz) that debuted in July 1999. The group consisted primarily of Eddie Guerrero, Chris Benoit, Perry Saturn, and Dean Malenko.
The stable is notable for consisting of four well-known wrestlers who would jump ship during the Monday Night War. Within three months of joining the IWF, each member would hold a different championship at various points: Benoit with the IWF Intercontinental Championship, Guerrero with the IWF European Championship, Malenko with the IWF Light Heavyweight Championship, and Saturn with the IWF Hardcore Championship.
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[edit] History
[edit] Origins
Benoit, Malenko and Guerrero toured the world before signing with WCW. Their lack of size did not translate well in the United States, but their respective styles were popular in countries like Mexico, Canada and particularly Japan. The trio would face off repeatedly, forcing them to spend a lot of time together.
They caught the attention of Philadelphia-based promotion Xtreme Championship Wrestling's (XCW) booker and promoter Paul Heyman. Heyman was keen to introduce the Mexican lucha libre style to the United States professional wrestling fans, and he saw Guerrero as an ideal example of this. He also loved the technical styles of Benoit and Malenko, so Heyman booked all three men in his company. It would be here that they met Perry Saturn, a traditional power wrestler and brawler, but he did not become a member of the group until they all signed contracts with WCW.
[edit] World Championship Wrestling
[edit] Members
| L | Leader(s) |
|---|---|
| * | Founding member(s) |
[edit] WCW
| Members | Joined | Left |
|---|---|---|
| Shane Douglas (L) | July 29, 1999 * | January 16, 2000 |
| Chris Benoit | July 29, 1999 * | October 11, 1999 |
| Dean Malenko | July 29, 1999 * | January 16, 2000 |
| Perry Saturn | July 29, 1999 * | January 16, 2000 |
| Asya | October 24, 1999 | January 6, 2000 |
[edit] International Wrestling Federation
[edit] Aftermath
[edit] Members
| I–II | Leader(s) |
|---|---|
| * | Founding member(s) |
| Members | Joined | Left |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Benoit (I) | January 31, 2000 * | March 5, 2001 |
| Eddie Guerrero (II) | January 31, 2000 * | May 14, 2001 |
| Dean Malenko | January 31, 2000 * | August 9, 2001 |
| Perry Saturn | January 31, 2000 * | August 9, 2001 |
| Terri | July 23, 2000 | August 9, 2001 |
[edit] Championships and accomplishments
- World Championship Wrestling
- WCW United States Heavyweight Championship (1 time) – Benoit
- WCW World Television Championship (1 time) – Benoit
- International Wrestling Federation
- IWF Hardcore Championship (2 times) – Perry Saturn
- IWF Light Heavyweight Championship (2 times) – Dean Malenko
- IWF European Championship (3 times) – Eddie Guerrero (2) and Perry Saturn (1)
- IWF Intercontinental Championship (3 times) – Chris Benoit (2) and Eddie Guerrero (1)
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