WCWA Star Wars (1986)

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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)[edit]

Wrestling Star Wars (January 1986)
PromotionWorld Class Championship Wrestling
DateJanuary 26, 1986[1]
CityFt. Worth, Texas[1]
VenueThe Convention Center[1]
Attendance8,100[1]
Event chronology
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3rd Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions
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Christmas
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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.

Results[edit]

No.Results[1][2]Stipulations
1Jerry Allen defeated Tommy MontanaSingles match
2Chris Adams defeated Gino Hernandez by disqualificationSingles match
3Mark Youngblood defeated Jack VictorySingles match
4Iceman Parsons and The Missing Link defeated Rick Rude and The GrapplerTag team match

Independence Day Star Wars[edit]

Independence Day Star Wars (1986)
PromotionWorld Class Wrestling Association
DateJuly 4, 1986[3]
CityDallas, Texas[3]
VenueReunion Arena[3]
Attendance11,500[3]
Event chronology
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3rd Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions
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Labor Day Star Wars 1986
WCWA Star Wars chronology
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January 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.

Results[edit]

No.Results[2][3]Stipulations
1Mark Youngblood defeated Jerry AllenSingles match
2The Grapplers (Grappler #1 and Grappler #2) defeated The Batten Twins (Brad and Bart Batten)Tag team match
3Buzz Sawyer defeated Brian Adias (c)Singles match for the WCWA Texas Heavyweight Championship[4]
4Abdullah the Butcher (with Gary Hart) defeated The Great Kabuki (c)Singles match for the WCWA Texas Brass Knuckles Championship[5]
5Sunshine defeated The RavenSingles match
6Steve Simpson defeated Killer Tim BrooksSingles match
7Bruiser Brody vs. Abdullah the Butcher (with Gary Hart) ended in a double disqualificationSingles match
8Chris Adams defeated Rick Rude (c) (with Percy Pringle)Singles match for the WCWA World Heavyweight Championship[6]
9Kevin, Mike and Lance Von Erich (C) defeated Butch Reed, Buzz Sawyer and Matt BorneSix-man tag team match for the WCWA Six-Man Tag Team Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Labor Day Star Wars[edit]

Labor Day Star Wars (1986)
PromotionWorld Class Wrestling Association
DateSeptember 1, 1986[7]
CityFt. Worth, Texas[7]
VenueThe Convention Center[7]
Attendance5,000[7]
Event chronology
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Independence Day Star Wars
Next →
3rd Cotton Bowl Extravaganza
WCWA Star Wars chronology
← Previous
Independence 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.

Results[edit]

No.Results[2][7]Stipulations
1Abdullah the Butcher defeated Bruiser Brody by disqualificationWCCW American Tag Team Championship tournament bracket match
2Chris Adams defeated Rick Rude by disqualificationSingles match
3Buzz Sawyer and Matt Borne defeated Kevin and Mike Von Erich by count-outWCWA World Tag Team Championship tournament, first round match[8]
4Kevin Sullivan and Mark Lewin defeated The Batten Twins (Brad and Bart Batten)WCWA World Tag Team Championship tournament, first round match[8]
5Chris and Mark Youngblood defeated Rick Rude and Jos LeDuc by disqualificationWCWA World Tag Team Championship tournament, first round match[8]
6The Dingo Warrior and Socko defeated Killer Tim Brooks and The GrapplerWCWA World Tag Team Championship tournament, first round match[8]
7Buzz Sawyer and Matt Borne defeated Kevin Sullivan and Mark LewinWCWA World Tag Team Championship tournament, quarter-final match[8]
8Chris and Mark Youngblood defeated Jerry and Ted OatesWCWA World Tag Team Championship tournament, quarter-final match[8]
9The Dingo Warrior and Socko defeated Brian Adias and Scott CaseyWCWA World Tag Team Championship tournament, quarter-final match[8]
10Lance Von Erich and Chris Adams defeated The Dingo Warrior and SockoWCWA World Tag Team Championship tournament, semifinal match[8]
11Buzz Sawyer and Matt Borne defeated Chris and Mark Youngblood.WCWA World Tag Team Championship tournament, semifinal match[8]
12Buzz Sawyer and Matt Borne defeated Lance Von Erich and Chris AdamsWCWA World Tag Team Championship tournament, final match[8]

Thanksgiving Star Wars[edit]

Thanksgiving Star Wars (1986)
PromotionWorld Class Wrestling Association
DateNovember 27, 1986[9]
CityDallas, Texas[9]
VenueReunion Arena[9]
Attendance6,000[9]
Event chronology
← Previous
3rd Cotton Bowl Extravaganza
Next →
Christmas Star Wars
WCWA Star Wars chronology
← Previous
Labor 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.

Results[edit]

No.Results[2][9]StipulationsTimes
1Scott Casey defeated Killer Tim BrooksSingles match
2Crusher Yurkoff (c) vs. Steve Simpson ended in a time limit drawSingles match for the WCWA Television Championship15:00
3The Dingo Warrior defeated Master GeeChain match
4Mike Von Erich defeated Brian Adias by disqualificationSingles match
5Abdullah the Butcher defeated Tony Atlas by disqualificationSingles match
6Kevin Von Erich (c) defeated Black BartSingles match for the WCWA World Heavyweight Championship
7Lance and Mike Von Erich defeated Brian Adias and Matt BorneTag team match
8Kevin Von Erich defeated Al Madril"Lights Out" match
9Fritz Von Erich defeated Abdullah the Butcher by disqualificationSubmission match
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Christmas Star Wars[edit]

Christmas Star Wars (1986)
PromotionWorld Class Wrestling Association
DateDecember 25, 1986[10]
CityDallas, Texas[10]
VenueReunion Arena[10]
Attendance7,000[10]
WCWA Star Wars chronology
← Previous
Thanksgiving
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.

Results[edit]

No.Results[2][10]StipulationsTimes
1Mark Youngblood defeated Killer Tim BrooksSingles match
2Steve Simpson defeated The GrapplerSingles match
3Lance Von Erich defeated Master GeeSingles match
4The Dingo Warrior vs. Bob Bradley ended in a double disqualificationSingles match
5Candi Divine defeated LockSingles match
6Tony Atlas defeated Matt BorneSingles match
7Scott Casey defeated Black Bart"Loser rides a mule" match
8Kevin and Mike Von Erich defeated Brian Adias and Al Madril (c) by disqualificationTag team match for the WCWA World Tag Team Championship
9Abdullah the Butcher defeated Bruiser BrodyLoser leaves town steel cage match13:47
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e "Wrestling Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. January 26, 1986.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Independence Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. July 4, 1986.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ a b c d e "Labor Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. September 1, 1986.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ a b c d e "Thanksgiving Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. November 27, 1986.
  10. ^ a b c d e "Christmas Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. December 25, 1986.