Historic WCW Brawl Site Revisited: Arn Anderson’s Son Brock Tours Infamous Center Stage Arena

One Big Thing

Brock Anderson, son of wrestling legend Arn Anderson, recently visited the exact location of the notorious backstage fight between Vader and Paul Orndorff at Atlanta’s Center Stage – a clash that changed WCW’s trajectory in the 1990s.

Why It Matters

The visit bridges wrestling’s past and present, connecting a new generation of performers to one of the industry’s most significant behind-the-scenes incidents that led to Vader’s WCW release.

Key Details

• Eric Bischoff was present during Brock’s visit and pointed out the exact location of the fight
• The venue hosted numerous WCW TV tapings during the company’s peak
• Brock Anderson was there performing for MLW, where he currently works

Career Update

• Brock Anderson now teams with CW Anderson in MLW
• He transitioned to MLW after spending time with AEW
• Arn Anderson reports his son is showing strong progress in the ring

Direct Quote

“He actually found the area, and Eric [Bischoff] was there, so he could point out exactly where it went down,” Arn Anderson said on his ARN podcast.

What’s Next

Brock Anderson continues to develop his skills in MLW, building on his family’s wrestling legacy while creating his own path in the business.

What memories do you have of WCW’s time at Center Stage? Share your thoughts in the comments below.