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. Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of bee gees catalog. The essential collection 3discdvd for close to two decades, it was the signature event first in nwa, then wcw. Mar 01, 2014 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. Starrcade 83 greensboro, nc coliseum november 24, 1983 15,447. The gathering was the third annual starrcade professional wrestling closedcircuit television event produced by jim crockett promotions under the national wrestling alliance nwa banner. Listen to what happened when episodes free, on demand. Ive made it through the big storm that flooded out parts of the oregon coast and dropped a literal boat. It was the nineteenth event under the starrcade chronology, the first under wwe, and the first starrcade event in seventeen years. Wcw starrcade 1985 part1 wcw starrcade 1985 part1 wcw starrcade 1985 part1. Match ratings listed above are from dave meltzers highly respected wrestling observer newsletter.
Nwa starrcade 1983 a flare for the gold events database. Tthey have given miller index cards this time instead of the script he spent the last starrcade fumbling with. Nov 17, 2017 starrcade traditionally was a wcw and nwa event that began in greensboro, north carolina back in 1983. Starrcade may be gone, but fans of sports entertainment continue to celebrate its rich tradition and lasting legacy. Suddenly comfy and raging bull vs abdullah the butcher. Manny fernandez in a mexican deathmatch from starrcade 85. According to meltzer, rhodes came up with the name starrcade and booked the show in subsequent years. Ric flair defends his world title against magnum tas replacement, nikita koloff.
The main event was between ric flair and dusty rhodes for the nwa world heavyweight championship. From starrcade 83 to march 26, 2001, tony schiavone was the voice of professional wrestling below the. On this weeks episode of arn, arn and conrad are talking arns first starrcade, starrcade 85. Starrcade traditionally was a wcw and nwa event that began in greensboro, north carolina back in 1983. It took place on november 28, 1985 from the greensboro coliseum complex in greensboro, north carolina and omni coliseum in atlanta, georgia. Hear all about arns journey at the time, up and down the roads with jim crockett promotions, with the path leading directly to the granddaddy of them all.
Nwa starrcade 86 at greensboro coliseum wrestling results. Ric flair right after dustys famous hard times promo, buddy landel vs. Play starrcade quizzes on sporcle, the worlds largest quiz community. When using information on this site, please include a link to this page or the homepage. On saturday, the wwe will be bringing back the starrcade show, which was once the flagship event for wcw from 1983 until 2000.
When folks talk about the buildup to starrcade 85 all these 30 years later, the story usually begins with ric flair and the andersons turning on dusty rhodes in the cage in the omni on 929. Starrcade 2017 was a professional wrestling special house show event promoted by wwe. So we often discuss the best ever wrestlemania, but what is. It took place on november 25, 2017, at the greensboro coliseum complex in greensboro, north carolina. With charlotte competing, could ric flair influence her match at starrcade. Some of the greatest superstars in wrestling history had defining moments at the event. To leave or reply comments, please download free podbean app. Tully blanchard i quit, rock n roll express, ron tronguard, and more.
Chad recounts the memories of his father and brotherinlaw of being at. When using information on this site, please include a link to this page or the homepage thanks. Wwes version of starrcade will feature the smackdown roster with appearances from former. Anderson talks about hoping his i quit match with tommy dreamer measured up to the magnum t. Arn teamed with ole anderson that night to take on wahoo mcdaniel and billy jack haynes, for the nwa. The show is set to take place at the greensboro coliseum complex in north carolina, and will feature six matches with each of the four smackdown championship belts being put. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. To preface this, ive been watching all the starrcades from 1993 up until 1999, and although theres a few absolutely awful ones looking at you, 1993, not even that main event could save you, there is a couple of solid shows in there, notably 199697, are.
Brian, chad and parv unite for the first threeman edition of where the big boys play to take on starrcade 85. 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. Starrcade 2017 was a professional wrestling special house show event promoted by wwe for the smackdown brand. 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. Starrcade 1983 247 starrcade 1984 cctv great american bash 1985 ringmasters starrcade 1985 247 crockett cup 1986 home video great american bash 1986 home video starrcade 1986 3 hour extended version crockett cup 1987 3 hour raw footage great american bash 1987 with bonus footage starrcade 1987 ppv bunkhouse stampede 1988 ppv. Thats the angle they think of when they remember all the things that led up to the big world title match at starrcade. 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. The lapsed fan wrestling podcast wcw starrcade memorial.
To leave or reply comments, please download free podbean ios app or android app. The lapsed fan wrestling podcast wcw starrcade memorial tour. Ric flair listens to a question to thursday nights starrcade 83 question and answer session in charlotte. May 03, 2017 wcw starrcade 1985 part1 wcw starrcade 1985 part1 wcw starrcade 1985 part1. Their promotion debuted on tbs in early april, and by the end of the year, they were headed to their third starrcade loaded with such talented superstars as ric flair, dusty rhodes, ivan and nikita koloff, the rock and roll express, arn and ole anderson and the midnight express with jim. In this weekend edition of the bruce mitchell audio show, mitchell is joined by sports radio host britt whitmire to discuss starrcade 85 featuring dusty rhodes vs.
So we often discuss the best ever wrestlemania, but what is the best ever starrcade. The nwa and jim crockett promotions starrcade 1985 updated 06. Starrcade 85 nwawcw the gathering ric flair vs dusty rhodes. Starrcade 1983 a flair for the gold november 24, 1983 in greensboro, nc greensboro coliseum drawing 15,447 shown live on cctv drawing 32,400. Prior to her big steel cage title defense, charlotte spoke about what it all meant for her in greensboro, north carolina, on saturday. The gathering was the third annual starrcade professional wrestling. 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. It took place on november 28, 1985 from the greensboro coliseum in greensboro, north carolina and the omni in atlanta, georgia. Nov 26, 2017 the wwe starrcade event was pretty much being held in flair country so it was only natural that charlottes dad, ric flair, was also on hand for the event. The gathering was the third annual starrcade professional wrestling event produced by jim crockett promotions under the nwa banner. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. The event was called starrcade and thanks to wwe home video young wrestling fans get to find out the history of. Books with free delivery worldwide box office mojo. May 14, 2017 ric flair vs nikita koloff starrcade 1986.