WCCW Star Wars (1985)
World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW), based out of Dallas, Texas held a number of major professional wrestling super shows under the name 'Wrestling Star Wars between 1981 and 1989, with five of these being held in 1985.
Wrestling Star Wars (January)
| Wrestling Star Wars (January 1985) | |||
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| Promotion | World Class Championship Wrestling | ||
| Date | January 28, 1985[1] | ||
| City | Ft. Worth, Texas[1] | ||
| Venue | The Convention Center[1] | ||
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Wrestling Star Wars (January 1985) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on January 28, 1985. The show was produced and scripted by the Dallas, Texas based World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) professional wrestling promotion and held in their home area, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas. Several matches from the show were taped for WCCW's television shows and broadcast in the weeks following the show. The show was the 17th overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology and held at the Fort Worth Convention Center, with an estimated 18,000 seat capacity when configured for professional wrestling shows.
Results
| No. | Results[1][2] | Stipulations | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy Jack Haynes defeated Kelly Kiniski | Singles match | |
| 2 | The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton and Dennis Condrey) defeated The Fantastics (Bobby Fulton and Tommy Rogers) | Tag team match | |
| 3 | Kerry Von Erich defeated Kimala by disqualification | Singles match | |
| 4 | One Man Gang defeated José Lothario | Singles match | |
| 5 | Kevin Von Erich defeated Rip Oliver | Singles match | |
| 6 | Chris Adams, Gino Hernandez, and Jake Roberts defeated The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts) | Tag team match | |
| 7 | Mike, Kevin, and Kerry Von Erich defeated Chris Adams, Gino Hernandez, and Jake Roberts | Six-man tag team match | |
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Independence Day Star Wars
| Independence Day Star Wars (1985) | |||
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| Promotion | World Class Championship Wrestling | ||
| Date | July 4, 1985[3] | ||
| City | Ft. Worth, Texas[3] | ||
| Venue | The Convention Center[3] | ||
| Attendance | 13,000[3] | ||
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Independence Day Star Wars (1985) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on July 4, 1985. The show was produced and scripted by the Dallas, Texas based World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) professional wrestling promotion and held in their home area, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas. Several matches from the show were taped for WCCW's television shows and broadcast in the weeks following the show. The show was the 18th overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology. The show, held at the Fort Worth Convention Center, drew 13,000 spectators out if its estimated 18,000 seat capacity when configured for professional wrestling shows.
Results
| No. | Results | Stipulations | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Casey defeated Jack Victory | Singles match | |
| 2 | Brian Adias wrestled Jim Powers to a no contest | Singles match | |
| 3 | The Fantastics (Bobby Fulton and Tommy Rogers) defeated Rip Oliver and Kelly Kiniski – two falls to none | Best Two-out-of-three falls tag team match | |
| 4 | Iceman Parsons defeated Killer Tim Brooks | Singles match | |
| 5 | Kerry Von Erich defeated One Man Gang by knock out | Chicago death match | |
| 6 | The Great Kabuki defeated Chris Adams | Singles match | |
| 7 | Sunshine defeated Jim Cornette | Singles match, Cornette was blindfolded and had one arm tied behind his back | |
| 8 | The Dynamic Duo (Chris Adams and Gino Hernandez) defeated Kerry and Kevin Von Erich | Tag team match | |
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Labor Day Star Wars
| Labor Day Star Wars (1985) | |||
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| Promotion | World Class Championship Wrestling | ||
| Date | September 2, 1985[4] | ||
| City | Ft. Worth, Texas[4] | ||
| Venue | The Convention Center[4] | ||
| Attendance | 8,000[4] | ||
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Labor Day Star Wars (1985) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on September 2, 1985. The show was produced and scripted by the Dallas, Texas based World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) professional wrestling promotion and held in their home area, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas. Several matches from the show were taped for WCCW's television shows and broadcast in the weeks following the show. The show was the 19th overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology. The show, held at the Fort Worth Convention Center, drew 8,000 spectators out if its estimated 18,000 seat capacity when configured for professional wrestling shows.
Results
| No. | Results[2][4] | Stipulations | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kelly Kiniski defeated Jim Powers | Singles match | |
| 2 | John Tatum (c) defeated Steve Casey | Singles match for the WCCW Television Championship | |
| 3 | Gino Hernandez defeated Brian Adias (c) | Singles match for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Championship | |
| 4 | Bruiser Brody defeated One Man Gang by disqualification | Singles match | |
| 5 | Kevin Von Erich defeated Chris Adams | Singles match | |
| 6 | Mark Lewin defeated Iceman Parsons | Singles match | |
| 7 | Brian Adias, Kerry and Kevin Von Erich defeated One Man Gang, Mark Lewin, and Jack Victory (c) | Six-man tag team match for the WCCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship | |
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Thanksgiving Star Wars
| Thanksgiving Star Wars (1985) | |||
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| Promotion | World Class Championship Wrestling | ||
| Date | November 28, 1985[5] | ||
| City | Dallas, Texas[5] | ||
| Venue | Reunion Arena[5] | ||
| Attendance | 13,423[5] | ||
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Thanksgiving Star Wars (1985) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on November 28, 1985. The show was produced and scripted by the Dallas, Texas based World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) professional wrestling promotion and held in their home area, Dallas, Texas. Several matches from the show were taped for WCCW's television shows and broadcast in the weeks following the show. The show was the 20th overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology. The show, held at the Reunion Arena drew 13,423 spectators out of its approximately 21,000 seat capacity.
Results
| No. | Results[2][5] | Stipulations | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Missing Link and The Grappler defeated Dave Peterson and Johnny Mantell | Tag team match | |
| 2 | Lance Von Erich defeated Killer Tim Brooks | Singles match | |
| 3 | One Man Gang defeated Gary Hart | Singles match | 00:50 |
| 4 | One Man Gang wrestled Kimala | Singles match | |
| 5 | Brian Adias (c) defeated Jack Victory | Singles match for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Championship | |
| 6 | Iceman Parsons defeated Ric Rude (c) by diqualification | Singles match for the WCCW American Heavyweight Championship | |
| 7 | John Tatum defeated Scott Casey | Steel cage match | |
| 8 | The Dynamic Duo (Chris Adams and Gino Hernandez) defeated Kerry and Kevin Von Erich | Steel cage match for the vacant WCCW American Tag Team Championship. Guest referees: Terry Gordy and Brian Adias | |
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Christmas Star Wars
| Christmas Star Wars (1985) | |||
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| Promotion | World Class Championship Wrestling | ||
| Date | December 25, 1985[6] | ||
| City | Dallas, Texas[6] | ||
| Venue | Reunion Arena[6] | ||
| Attendance | 7,840[6] | ||
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Christmas Star Wars (1985) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on December 25, 1985. The show was produced and scripted by the Dallas, Texas based World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) professional wrestling promotion and held in their home area, Dallas, Texas. Several matches from the show were taped for WCCW's television shows and broadcast in the weeks following the show. The show was the 21st overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology. The event, held at the Reunion Arena, drew 7,840 spectators out of its approximately 21,000 seat capacity.
Results
| No. | Results[2][6] | Stipulations | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Mantell defeated Tommy Montana | Singles match | |
| 2 | Iceman Parsons and Brian Adias defeated Great Kabuki and The Grappler | Tag team match | |
| 3 | Tatsumi Fujinami defeated Bob Sweetan | Singles match | |
| 4 | Lance Von Erich defeated Rick Rude (c) by disqualification | Singles match for the WCCW American Championship | |
| 5 | The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts) defeated Mark Youngblood and Dave Peterson | Tag team match | |
| 6 | The Missing Link defeated Jack Victory | Singles match | |
| 7 | Kerry and Kevin Von Erich defeated the Dynamic Duo (Chris Adams and Gino Hernandez) (c) by disqualification | Tag team match for the WCCW American Tag Team Championship | |
| 8 | Scott Casey and Sunshine defeated John Tatum and Missy Hyatt | Mixed tag team match | |
| 9 | Antonio Inoki (c) defeated "Dr Death" Steve Williams | Singles match for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship | |
| 10 | Bruiser Brody defeated One Man Gang | Chain match | |
| 11 | Kerry, Kevin, and Lance Von Erich defeated The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts) | Six-man tag team match | |
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References
- "Wrestling Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. January 28, 1985.
- "Historical Cards: Christmas Star Wars (December 25, 1982. Dallas, Texas)". PWI Presents: 2007 Wrestling Almanak and book of facts. Kappa Publications. p. 174. 2007 Edition.
- "Independence Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. July 4, 1985.
- "Labor Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. September 2, 1985.
- "Independence Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. November 28, 1985.
- "Christmas Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. December 25, 1985.