I think Germany was always a good draw for WCW as well, even to the bitter end. They had a little deal doing Rebellion/Insurrextion type event's there (Millennium Final etc).
I've just finished watching the available 1998 Nitro's and as chaotic as its booked, it's still really over. That WCW Jan-March 2000 is the most malaise holding pattern booking ever, between those two mental Russo periods. At least with lunatics running the booking you have something to watch that's interesting even if it's dogshit. That early period has shows dominanted by Jeff Jarrett and The Harris Brothers, Prince Iaukea as Cruiserweight champ, Lex Luger breaking every babyfaces arm. At least Screamin' Norman is about.