The War started back on the 13th episode of The Main Event when DCWL superstar Sagat appeared on screen and said that WCW is not safe. Then on WCW Great American Bash, Sagat showed up and talked with WCW Champion Tikwan Coger. Sagat then stole the WCW Title. Coger then went hunting for Sagat and the WCW Title when a car ran him over, sending Coger to the hospital.