As noted, the greensboro coliseum announced today that the saturday, november 25th live event will feature a starrcade theme. Nwa starrcade 1983 a flare for the gold events database. Wwe bringing back starrcade name for 1125 event in. The main event saw nwa world heavyweight champion ric flair put the championship on the. Also, we discuss how the cracks in the nwas foundation were apparent as early as 1983. Night of the skywalkers was the fourth annual starrcade professional wrestling closedcircuit television event, produced by jim crockett promotions jcp under the national wrestling alliance nwa banner. Thanks to watching old episodes of nwas world championship wrestling shows from jim crockett promotions on wwe classics ondemand channel, i decided to download a copy of the starrcade 1986. Dec 09, 2016 the best and worst of nwa starrcade 85.
If youre using an apple device such as iphone or an ipad to view this website and youre having probems, try a browser other than safari. Dec 09, 2016 previously on the best and worst of nwa world championship wrestling. The nature boy ric flair headlined nine of the starrcade payperviews, including two matches against dusty rhodes for the nwa world heavyweight championship, and showdowns with lex luger. Sep 12, 2010 thanks to watching old episodes of nwas world championship wrestling shows from jim crockett promotions on wwe classics ondemand channel, i decided to download a copy of the starrcade 1986. Sep 18, 2017 as noted, the greensboro coliseum announced today that the saturday, november 25th live event will feature a starrcade theme. Why harley race was the most logical pick to hold the title for five months to. I found my ratings to be very interesting here, in that i downgraded some matches, while upgrading others. Free video chat program that enables you to stay in touch with your friends and family.
Sep 22, 2017 starrcade was so often the ric flair show. This includes a new documentary on the history of starrcade. A flair for the gold was the first annual starrcade professional wrestling event. Suggested by adrev masters admin sweet victory as featured in spongebob squarepants. Paul briody direct link to listendownload top storiesmoments of. Greensboro was the original city that starrcade was held in from 1983 to 1986 before branching out. It took place on november 27, 1986 from the greensboro coliseum complex in greensboro, north carolina and omni coliseum in atlanta, georgia. I dont know much about anybody aside from don kernodle. Jim cornette talks the scaffold match training video and starrcade 1986.
The story of the wrestler they call the nature boy pro wrestling legends. Ricky morton nwa world championship wrestling, april 12, 1986 wwe. Outlook, office, skype, bing, breaking news, and latest videos. Nwa starrcade 1987 midnight express entrance duration. As a play off of the first starrcade in 1983 headlined by two cage matches featuring ric flair vs. Previously on the best and worst of nwa world championship wrestling. Jim the anvil neidhart theme metal jacket download. Smokin joe frazier in what seemed to be an early starrcade tradtion, weve got a special ref in former boxing heavyweight champ joe frazier recently departed, as of this writing in november 2011. This match was entertaining as a novelty, but only barely. This rant was really bugging me because it was originally written based on the choppedup turner home entertainment 120 vhs copy ive had forever. Night of the skywalkers was the fourth annual starrcade professional.
They realised the popularity of one magnum ta and spend the year building up to him. Unfortunately, the booking for 1989 had already paid off most of the major feuds well before the big show, leaving the promotion out of gas by the time starrcade rolled around. The main event wasthe nwa world heavyweight champion, ric. I already watched starrcade 83 a few days ago when i had no intention of writing about it, so its not fresh in my mind. Starrcade 1988 ric flair vs lex luger for nwa world heavyweight. It took place on december 16, 1990 from the kiel auditorium in st. In early 1986 harley appeared on wtbs and shot an angle with magnum t. The event took place on november 24, 1983 at the greensboro coliseum in greensboro, nc and was broadcast on closedcircuit television around the southern united states. The netcop retro rant for starrcade 90 2011 scott sez. Collision course by scrooge mcsuck originally broadcasted on december 16th, 1990, from the kiel auditorium in st. Some of the greatest superstars in wrestling history had defining moments at the event. Harley race for the nwa title, the 1125 live event will be headlined by two steel cage matches featuring wwe champion jinder mahal vs. Harley race starrcade november 28, 1985 steel cage i quit match for the nwa united states championship magnum t.
The event took place on november 24, 1983 at the greensboro coliseum complex in greensboro, north carolina and was broadcast on closedcircuit. The event was held in two locations with 6 matches on each card. Its very easy to use and has an intuitive interface. Nwa starrcade 86 at greensboro coliseum wrestling results. So most of the matches are edited to nothing and i wasnt even doing match times at that point. The essential collection 3discdvd for close to two decades, it was the signature event first in nwa, then wcw. A flair for the gold was the first annual starrcade professional wrestling event, produced under the national wrestling alliance nwa banner by jim crockett promotions jcp. Every live wwe payperview including wrestlemania thousands of hours of videoondemand groundbreaking original series, reality shows and documentaries premier inring shows like nxt and 205 live replays of all of your favorite episodes of raw and smackdown. Skype is a free calling app that enables video and voice chat as well as instant messaging.
Three great matches, two of them youve probably already seen. Podcast archives page 3 of 9 stick to wrestling with john. Starrcade is a recurring professional wrestling event, originally broadcast via closedcircuit television and eventually broadcast via payperview television, held from 1983 to 2000 by the national wrestling alliance nwa and later world championship wrestling wcw. Previously a show for the national wrestling alliance and jim crockett promotions, starrcade was home to many of the top matches in wcw. In greensboro, ring announcer tom miller welcomes us to the show, and the national anthem follows. The 16time world champion headlined the nwa and later wcw mega event 10 times. It was produced under the nwa banner by jim crockett promotions. Anyway, i will see you next time for starrcade 1984, which i heard is a joy. I have the commercial version so some of if not all. Mar 06, 2008 the furious flashbacks nwa starrcade 86. Night of the skywalkers took place on november 27, 1986 from the greensboro coliseum in greensboro, north carolina and the omni in atlanta, georgia.
Jeff hardy slomo dive from the top of the cage from final resolution 20. Career steel cage match career steel cage match dusty rhodes w johnny weaver defeats lex luger w jj dillon c 16. Aug 10, 20 85 starrcade full show jd all wwe programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, trademarks, logos and s are the exclusive property of world wrest. Stream tracks and playlists from starrcade on your desktop or mobile device. Quit steel cage match for the nwa united states title at nwa starrcade 1985. Download the free wwe network app now and if youre a subscriber enjoy instant and unlimited access to. The road warriors and the midnight express clash high above the ring in a scaffold match at starrcade 1986. Hosted by bob caudle, johnny weaver, tony schiavone, and rick stewart. Nwa starrcade 1983 a flare for the gold pay per view. Wwe is bringing back wcws crown jewel, but it could prove to be little more than a usual house show.
Faced with the choice between a shoddy full version of the actual show or the commercial incarnation, i picked the commercial tape. Software free download if you looking for rs media gallery joomla download. Nwa starrcade 86 was hyped as night of the skywalkers. Wrestling with the dawg podcast free when it was cool. Storylines edit the starrcade show featured a number of professional wrestling matches with different wrestlers involved in preexisting, scripted feuds, plots, and storylines. Starrcade was regarded by the nwa and wcw as their flagship event of the year, much in the same vein that its rival, the world. Overall, the first starrcade of the new wcw era was a strong if. Starrcade was once wcws equivalent of wrestlemania to the wwe. Surprisingly, context isnt an issue as all previous nwa world championship wrestling editions for 1986, as well as all previous starrcade events. The nature boy ric flair headlined nine of the starrcade payperviews, including two matches against dusty rhodes for the nwa world heavyweight championship, and showdowns with lex luger and sting, in 1988. Starrcade may be gone, but fans of sports entertainment continue to celebrate its rich tradition and lasting legacy.
Now, for the first time, fans can see the great nwa and wcw battles on dvd with the best of starrcade. Ric flair vs nikita koloff starrcade 1986 video dailymotion. Starrcade 90 was the eighth annual starrcade professional wrestling ppv event produced under the nwa banner. When using information on this site, please include a link to this page or the homepage thanks. December 02, 2011 the smark retro rant for nwa starrcade 88. This reflection is dedicated to the illustrious but shortened career of magnum t. The most interesting thing about watching the original three hour broadcasts of starrcade 83 and 84 is how different everything is from where wrestling would be just five years later. The main event was a steel cage match where ric flair fought. Starrcade november 24, 1983 steel cage match for the nwa world heavyweight championship ric flair vs. Ric flair defends his world title against magnum tas replacement, nikita koloff. Please note i couldnt find match times and thats why they arent there. Nwa starrcade 88 at norfolk scope arena wrestling results. Alternative, rock n roll, soul band from birmingham, uk birmingham uk 6 tracks.
Match ratings listed above are from dave meltzers highly respected wrestling observer newsletter. The biggest show of the year is approaching, and there are three major storylines. Starrcade november 27, 1986 scaffold match road warriors. I appreciated the undercard a lot more this time around.
This is the original show that gave vince the idea to book a multilocation show, except vince had to oneup crockett and book his wrestlemania in three different venues all over the country. The commercially available video took the top 3 matches from each card and combined them into one event. The event took place on november 24, 1983 at the greensboro coliseum complex in greensboro, north carolina and was broadcast on closedcircuit television around the southern united states. Starrcade returns to greensboro this november starrcade is back, and for the first time in 30 years, its coming home. The 1986 event was the fourth show to use the starrcade name, and the last event to take place in two different locations at once.
It was the third starrcade event produced by wcw, and the last ppv event held by the nwa. The gathering, featuring the greatest match of all time and so. When using information on this site, please include a link to this page or the homepage. Starrcade december 29, 1996 the match of the decade. Nwa wcw starrcade 1989 in 1989, starrcade was still firmly wcws flagship show. And flair annually made the most of that grand stage. The undercard has been getting progressively worse since starrcade 1983, and the trend doesnt seem to be stopping here. Dec 09, 20 5 more forgotten matches from the early days of starrcade worth checking out.