 In 2001 the American Professional Wrestling scene had witnessed the fall of two of the biggest and most influential promotions of the modern era as Extreme Championship Wrestling filed for bankruptcy, and World Championship Wrestling was acquired by the World Wrestling Entertainment.Looking to fill the void left with just one major promotion running the show, wrestling manager Jimmy Hart and a number of other famous wrestlers formed the XWF.Harrison was signed to the promotion with high hopes that his unique look and incredible physique would help make him become one of the company's homegrown stars.