WCWA Star Wars (1986) (original) (raw)
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Professional wrestling show series
World Class Wrestling Association (WCWA), 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 1986.
Wrestling Star Wars (January)
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| Wrestling Star Wars (January 1986) | |
|---|---|
| Promotion | World Class Championship Wrestling |
| Date | January 26, 1986[1] |
| City | Ft. Worth, Texas[1] |
| Venue | The Convention Center[1] |
| Attendance | 8,100[1] |
| Event chronology | |
| ← PreviousChristmas Star Wars Next →3rd Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions | |
| WCWA Star Wars chronology | |
| ← PreviousChristmas Next →Independence Day |
Wrestling Star Wars (January 1986) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on January 26, 1986. 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 22nd overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology. The show, held at the Fort Worth Convention Center, drew 8,100 spectators out if its estimated 18,000 seat capacity when configured for professional wrestling shows.
| No. | Results[1][2] | Stipulations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerry Allen defeated Tommy Montana | Singles match |
| 2 | Chris Adams defeated Gino Hernandez by disqualification | Singles match |
| 3 | Mark Youngblood defeated Jack Victory | Singles match |
| 4 | Iceman Parsons and The Missing Link defeated Rick Rude and The Grappler | Tag team match |
Independence Day Star Wars
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| Independence Day Star Wars (1986) | |
|---|---|
| Promotion | World Class Wrestling Association |
| Date | July 4, 1986[3] |
| City | Dallas, Texas[3] |
| Venue | Reunion Arena[3] |
| Attendance | 11,500[3] |
| Event chronology | |
| ← Previous3rd Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions Next →Labor Day Star Wars 1986 | |
| WCWA Star Wars chronology | |
| ← PreviousJanuary 1986 Next →Labor Day |
Independence Day Star Wars (1986) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on July 4, 1986. The show was produced and scripted by the Dallas, Texas based World Class Wrestling Association (WCWA) professional wrestling promotion and held in their home area, Dallas, Texas. Several matches from the show were taped for WCWA's television shows and broadcast in the weeks following the show. The show was the 23rd overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology, drawing 11,500 spectators at the Reunion Arena.
| No. | Results[2][3] | Stipulations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Youngblood defeated Jerry Allen | Singles match |
| 2 | The Grapplers (Grappler #1 and Grappler #2) defeated The Batten Twins (Brad and Bart Batten) | Tag team match |
| 3 | Buzz Sawyer defeated Brian Adias (c) | Singles match for the WCWA Texas Heavyweight Championship[4] |
| 4 | Abdullah the Butcher (with Gary Hart) defeated The Great Kabuki (c) | Singles match for the WCWA Texas Brass Knuckles Championship[5] |
| 5 | Sunshine defeated The Raven | Singles match |
| 6 | Steve Simpson defeated Killer Tim Brooks | Singles match |
| 7 | Bruiser Brody vs. Abdullah the Butcher (with Gary Hart) ended in a double disqualification | Singles match |
| 8 | Chris Adams defeated Rick Rude (c) (with Percy Pringle) | Singles match for the WCWA World Heavyweight Championship[6] |
| 9 | Kevin, Mike and Lance Von Erich (C) defeated Butch Reed, Buzz Sawyer and Matt Borne | Six-man tag team match for the WCWA Six-Man Tag Team Championship |
| (c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |
Labor Day Star Wars
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| Labor Day Star Wars (1986) | |
|---|---|
| Promotion | World Class Wrestling Association |
| Date | September 1, 1986[7] |
| City | Ft. Worth, Texas[7] |
| Venue | The Convention Center[7] |
| Attendance | 5,000[7] |
| Event chronology | |
| ← PreviousIndependence Day Star Wars Next →3rd Cotton Bowl Extravaganza | |
| WCWA Star Wars chronology | |
| ← PreviousIndependence Day Next →Thanksgiving |
Labor Day Star Wars (1986) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on September 1, 1986. The show was produced and scripted by the Dallas, Texas based World Class Wrestling Association (WCWA) professional wrestling promotion and held in their home area, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas. Several matches from the show were taped for WCWA's television shows and broadcast in the weeks following the show. The show was the 24th overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology. The show, held at the Fort Worth Convention Center, drew 5,000 spectators out if its estimated 18,000 seat capacity when configured for professional wrestling shows.
| No. | Results[2][7] | Stipulations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdullah the Butcher defeated Bruiser Brody by disqualification | WCCW American Tag Team Championship tournament bracket match |
| 2 | Chris Adams defeated Rick Rude by disqualification | Singles match |
| 3 | Buzz Sawyer and Matt Borne defeated Kevin and Mike Von Erich by count-out | WCWA World Tag Team Championship tournament, first round match[8] |
| 4 | Kevin Sullivan and Mark Lewin defeated The Batten Twins (Brad and Bart Batten) | WCWA World Tag Team Championship tournament, first round match[8] |
| 5 | Chris and Mark Youngblood defeated Rick Rude and Jos LeDuc by disqualification | WCWA World Tag Team Championship tournament, first round match[8] |
| 6 | The Dingo Warrior and Socko defeated Killer Tim Brooks and The Grappler | WCWA World Tag Team Championship tournament, first round match[8] |
| 7 | Buzz Sawyer and Matt Borne defeated Kevin Sullivan and Mark Lewin | WCWA World Tag Team Championship tournament, quarter-final match[8] |
| 8 | Chris and Mark Youngblood defeated Jerry and Ted Oates | WCWA World Tag Team Championship tournament, quarter-final match[8] |
| 9 | The Dingo Warrior and Socko defeated Brian Adias and Scott Casey | WCWA World Tag Team Championship tournament, quarter-final match[8] |
| 10 | Lance Von Erich and Chris Adams defeated The Dingo Warrior and Socko | WCWA World Tag Team Championship tournament, semifinal match[8] |
| 11 | Buzz Sawyer and Matt Borne defeated Chris and Mark Youngblood. | WCWA World Tag Team Championship tournament, semifinal match[8] |
| 12 | Buzz Sawyer and Matt Borne defeated Lance Von Erich and Chris Adams | WCWA World Tag Team Championship tournament, final match[8] |
Thanksgiving Star Wars
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| Thanksgiving Star Wars (1986) | |
|---|---|
| Promotion | World Class Wrestling Association |
| Date | November 27, 1986[9] |
| City | Dallas, Texas[9] |
| Venue | Reunion Arena[9] |
| Attendance | 6,000[9] |
| Event chronology | |
| ← Previous3rd Cotton Bowl Extravaganza Next →Christmas Star Wars | |
| WCWA Star Wars chronology | |
| ← PreviousLabor Day Next →Christmas |
Thanksgiving Star Wars (1986) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on November 27, 1986. The show was produced and scripted by the Dallas, Texas based World Class Wrestling Association (WCWA) professional wrestling promotion and held in their home area, Dallas, Texas. Several matches from the show were taped for WCWA's television shows and broadcast in the weeks following the show. The show was the 25th overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology. The show, held at the Reunion Arena, drew 6,000 spectators out of its approximately 21,000 seat capacity.
| No. | Results[2][9] | Stipulations | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Casey defeated Killer Tim Brooks | Singles match | — |
| 2 | Crusher Yurkoff (c) vs. Steve Simpson ended in a time limit draw | Singles match for the WCWA Television Championship | 15:00 |
| 3 | The Dingo Warrior defeated Master Gee | Chain match | — |
| 4 | Mike Von Erich defeated Brian Adias by disqualification | Singles match | — |
| 5 | Abdullah the Butcher defeated Tony Atlas by disqualification | Singles match | — |
| 6 | Kevin Von Erich (c) defeated Black Bart | Singles match for the WCWA World Heavyweight Championship | — |
| 7 | Lance and Mike Von Erich defeated Brian Adias and Matt Borne | Tag team match | — |
| 8 | Kevin Von Erich defeated Al Madril | "Lights Out" match | — |
| 9 | Fritz Von Erich defeated Abdullah the Butcher by disqualification | Submission match | — |
| (c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |
Christmas Star Wars
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| Christmas Star Wars (1986) | |
|---|---|
| Promotion | World Class Wrestling Association |
| Date | December 25, 1986[10] |
| City | Dallas, Texas[10] |
| Venue | Reunion Arena[10] |
| Attendance | 7,000[10] |
| WCWA Star Wars chronology | |
| ← PreviousThanksgiving Next →February 1987 |
Christmas Star Wars (1986) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on December 25, 1986. The show was produced and scripted by the Dallas, Texas based World Class Wrestling Association (WCWA) professional wrestling promotion and held in their home area, Dallas, Texas. Several matches from the show were taped for WCWA's television shows and broadcast in the weeks following the show. The show was the 26th overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology. The show, held at the Reunion Arena, drew 7,000 spectators out of its approximately 21,000 seat capacity.
| No. | Results[2][10] | Stipulations | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Youngblood defeated Killer Tim Brooks | Singles match | — |
| 2 | Steve Simpson defeated The Grappler | Singles match | — |
| 3 | Lance Von Erich defeated Master Gee | Singles match | — |
| 4 | The Dingo Warrior vs. Bob Bradley ended in a double disqualification | Singles match | — |
| 5 | Candi Divine defeated Lock | Singles match | — |
| 6 | Tony Atlas defeated Matt Borne | Singles match | — |
| 7 | Scott Casey defeated Black Bart | "Loser rides a mule" match | — |
| 8 | Kevin and Mike Von Erich defeated Brian Adias and Al Madril (c) by disqualification | Tag team match for the WCWA World Tag Team Championship | — |
| 9 | Abdullah the Butcher defeated Bruiser Brody | Loser leaves town steel cage match | 13:47 |
| (c) – the champion(s) heading into the match |
- ^ a b c d e "Wrestling Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. January 26, 1986.
- ^ a b c d e "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.
- ^ a b c d e "Independence Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. July 4, 1986.
- ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2006). "(Texas) Dallas: NWA Texas Heavyweight Title". Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. p. 271. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
- ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2006). "(Texas) Dallas: NWA Texas Brass Knuckles Title". Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. p. 271. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
- ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2006). "(Texas) Dallas: NWA American Heavyweight Title". Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. p. 271. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
- ^ a b c d e "Labor Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. September 1, 1986.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2006). "(Texas) Dallas: NWA American Tag Team Title". Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. p. 271. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
- ^ a b c d e "Thanksgiving Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. November 27, 1986.
- ^ a b c d e "Christmas Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. December 25, 1986.