WCCW Star Wars (1983)

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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 three of these being held in 1983. Promoter Fritz Von Erich held five "Wrestling Star Wars" events, one in March, one in August as well as a special Star Wars show for Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Wrestling Star Wars (June)[edit]

Wrestling Star Wars (June 1983)
PromotionWorld Class Championship Wrestling
DateJune 17, 1983[1]
CityDallas, Texas[1]
VenueReunion Arena[1]
Attendance21,000[1]
WCCW Star Wars chronology
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Independence Day

Wrestling Star Wars (June 1983) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on June 17, 1983. 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, the 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 seventh overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology. The show, held at the Reunion Arena, drew 21,000 spectators, announced as a full sellout.

Results[edit]

No.Results[1][3]StipulationsTimes
1Genichiro Tenryu defeated Johnny MantellSingles match11:35
2Vicki Carranza defeated Lola Gonzales (c)Singles match for the Mexican National Women's Championship[2]11:10
3José Lothario, Chris Adams, and Chavo Guerrero defeated Bill Irwin, Fishman, and The MongolSix-man tag team match07:03
4Buddy Roberts defeated Iceman Parsons"hair vs. hair" match08:10
5David Von Erich defeated Jimmy Garvin by disqualificationSingles match, if Von Erich won then Garvin and Sunshine would be his valets for a day.11:29
6Jumbo Tsuruta (c) defeated Ted DiBiaseSingles match for the NWA United National Championship14:07
7Giant Baba (c) defeated King Kong BundySingles match for the PWF World Heavyweight Championship05:24
8Kimala defeated Armand Hussein, Tola Yatsu, and Mike Bond3-on-1 loser leaves town match03:39
9Harley Race (c) defeated Kevin Von Erich by disqualificationSingles match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship13:22
10Kerry Von Erich and Bruiser Brody defeated The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes and Terry Gordy) (c)Tag team match for the WCCW American Tag Team Championship11:14
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Independence Day Star Wars[edit]

Independence Day Star Wars (1983)
PromotionWorld Class Championship Wrestling
DateJuly 4, 1983[4]
CityFt. Worth, Texas[4]
VenueThe Convention Center[4]
Attendance12,000[4]
WCCW Star Wars chronology
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Labor Day

Independence Day Star Wars (1983) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on July 4, 1983. 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 eighth overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology. The show, held at the Fort Worth Convention Center, drew 12,000 spectators out if its estimated 18,000 seat capacity when configured for professional wrestling shows.

Results[edit]

No.Results[3][4]StipulationsTimes
1Michael Hayes defeated Iceman Parsons"lights out" match—
2Bruiser Brody vs. Kimala ended in a double disqualificationSingles match04:00
3David Von Erich defeated Jimmy GarvinSingles match for the vacant WCCW Texas Heavyweight Championship[5]—
4Kerry, Kevin, and David Von Erich defeated The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts)Best two-out-of-three falls Six-man tag team match—

Labor Day Star Wars[edit]

Labor Day Star Wars (1983)
PromotionWorld Class Championship Wrestling
DateSeptember 5, 1983[6]
CityFt. Worth, Texas[6]
VenueThe Convention Center[6]
Attendance11,573[6]
WCCW Star Wars chronology
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Independence Day 		Next →
Thanksgiving

Labor Day Star Wars (1983) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on September 5, 1983. 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 ninth overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology. The show, held at the Fort Worth Convention Center, drew 11,573 spectators out if its estimated 18,000 seat capacity when configured for professional wrestling shows.

Results[edit]

No.Results[3][6]StipulationsTimes
1Chris Adams defeated Mr. EbonySingles match11:52
2Kerry Von Erich defeated Michael HayesCountry whipping match06:13
3David Von Erich (c) defeated Terry Gordy – two falls to oneBest two-out-of-three falls match for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Championship—
4Kevin Von Erich defeated Jimmy Garvin (c) by disqualificationSingles match for the WCCW American Heavyweight Championship11:23
5Bruiser Brody defeated Kimala by disqualificationLumberjack match—
6Johnny Mantell defeated The MongolSingles match11:32
7The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts) (c) defeated Kerry, Kevin, and David Von ErichSix-man tag team match for the WCCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship—
8Iceman Parsons defeated Buddy RobertsSingles match—
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Thanksgiving Star Wars[edit]

Thanksgiving Star Wars (1983)
PromotionWorld Class Championship Wrestling
DateNovember 24, 1983[7]
CityDallas, Texas[7]
VenueReunion Arena[7]
Attendance18,500[7]
WCCW Star Wars chronology
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Labor Day 		Next →
Christmas

Thanksgiving Star Wars (1983) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on November 24, 1983. 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 tenth overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology. The show, held at the Reunion Arena, drew 18,500 spectators out of its approximately 21,000 seat capacity.

Results[edit]

No.Results[3][7]StipulationsTimes
1Johnny Mantell, Mike Reed, and José Lothario defeated Boris Zurcov, Black Gordman, and Tonga JohnSix-man tag team match—
2The Missing Link defeated Buddy RobertsSingles match—
3Kevin Von Erich defeated Terry GordySingles match—
4David Von Erich (c) defeated Kimala by disqualificationSingles match for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Championship—
5Mike Von Erich defeated Skandar AkbarSingles match04:00
6The Super Destroyers (Super Destroyer I and Super Destroyer II) (c) vs. Junkyard Dog and Iceman Parsons ended in a drawTag team match for the WCCW American Tag Team Championship—
7Chris Adams defeated Jimmy Garvin (c)Singles match for the WCCW American Heavyweight Championship[8]—
8Kerry Von Erich defeated Michael HayesLoser Leaves Town steel cage match—
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Christmas Star Wars[edit]

Christmas Star Wars (1983)
PromotionWorld Class Championship Wrestling
DateDecember 25, 1983[9]
CityDallas, Texas[9]
VenueReunion Arena[9]
Attendance19,675[9]
WCCW Star Wars chronology
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Thanksgiving 		Next →
January 1984

Christmas Star Wars (1983) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on December 25, 1983. 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 11th overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology. The show, held at the Reunion Arena, drew 19,675 spectators out of its approximately 21,000 seat capacity.

Results[edit]

No.Results[3][9]StipulationsTimes
1The Missing Link defeated Johnny MantellSingles match06:05
2Iceman Parsons and Brian Adias defeated The Super Destroyers Super Destroyer I and Super Destroyer II) (c)Tag team match for the WCCW American Tag Team Championship[10]15:35
3Kerry Von Erich defeated Kimala by disqualificationSingles match05:12
4Mike Reed defeated The MongolSingles match13:49
5David Von Erich defeated Ric Flair (c) by disqualificationSingles match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship23:43
6José Lothario defeated Black GordmanSingles match08:13
7Kevin and Mike Von Erich defeated The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts)No disqualification, loser leaves town match12:10
8Jimmy Garvin defeated Chris Adams (c)Singles match for the WCCW American Heavyweight Championship[8]14:58
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e "Wrestling Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. June 17, 1983.
  2. ^ "Los Reyes de Mexico: La Historia de Los Campeonatos Nacionales". Lucha 2000 (in Spanish). December 20, 2004. Especial 21.
  3. ^ 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. 173. 2007 Edition.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Independence Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. July 4, 1983.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ a b c d e "Labor Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. September 5, 1983.
  7. ^ a b c d e "Thanksgiving Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. November 24, 1983.
  8. ^ a b 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.
  9. ^ a b c d e "Christmas Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. December 25, 1983.
  10. ^ 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.
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