WCCW Star Wars (1983)
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)
| Wrestling Star Wars (June 1983) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Promotion | World Class Championship Wrestling | ||
| Date | June 17, 1983[1] | ||
| City | Dallas, Texas[1] | ||
| Venue | Reunion Arena[1] | ||
| Attendance | 21,000[1] | ||
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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
Independence Day Star Wars
| Independence Day Star Wars (1983) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Promotion | World Class Championship Wrestling | ||
| Date | July 4, 1983[4] | ||
| City | Ft. Worth, Texas[4] | ||
| Venue | The Convention Center[4] | ||
| Attendance | 12,000[4] | ||
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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
| No. | Results[2][4] | Stipulations | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Hayes defeated Iceman Parsons | "lights out" match | |
| 2 | Bruiser Brody wrestled Kimala to a double disqualification | Singles match | 04:00 |
| 3 | David Von Erich defeated Jimmy Garvin | Singles match for the vacant WCCW Texas Heavyweight Championship[5] | |
| 4 | Kerry, 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 | |
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Labor Day Star Wars
| Labor Day Star Wars (1983) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Promotion | World Class Championship Wrestling | ||
| Date | September 5, 1983[6] | ||
| City | Ft. Worth, Texas[6] | ||
| Venue | The Convention Center[6] | ||
| Attendance | 11,573[6] | ||
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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
| No. | Results[2][6] | Stipulations | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Adams defeated Mr. Ebony | Singles match | 11:52 |
| 2 | Kerry Von Erich defeated Michael Hayes | Country whipping match | 06:13 |
| 3 | David Von Erich (c) defeated Terry Gordy – two falls to one | Best two-out-of-three falls match for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Championship | |
| 4 | Kevin Von Erich defeated Jimmy Garvin (c) by disqualification | Singles match for the WCCW American Heavyweight Championship | 11:23 |
| 5 | Bruiser Brody defeated Kimala by disqualification | Lumberjack match | |
| 6 | Johnny Mantell defeated The Mongol | Singles match | 11:32 |
| 7 | The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts) (c) defeated Kerry, Kevin, and David Von Erich | Six-man tag team match for the WCCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship | |
| 8 | Iceman Parsons defeated Buddy Roberts | Singles match | |
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Thanksgiving Star Wars
| Thanksgiving Star Wars (1983) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Promotion | World Class Championship Wrestling | ||
| Date | November 24, 1983[7] | ||
| City | Dallas, Texas[7] | ||
| Venue | Reunion Arena[7] | ||
| Attendance | 18,500[7] | ||
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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
| No. | Results[2][7] | Stipulations | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Mantell, Mike Reed, and José Lothario defeated Boris Zurcov, Black Gordman, and Tonga John | Six-man tag team match | |
| 2 | The Missing Link defeated Buddy Roberts | Singles match | |
| 3 | Kevin Von Erich defeated Terry Gordy | Singles match | |
| 4 | David Von Erich (c) defeated Kimala by disqualification | Singles match for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Championship | |
| 5 | Mike Von Erich defeated Skandar Akbar | Singles match | 04:00 |
| 6 | The Super Destroyers (Super Destroyer I and Super Destroyer II) (c) wrestled Junkyard Dog and Iceman Parsons to a draw | Tag team match for the WCCW American Tag Team Championship | |
| 7 | Chris Adams defeated Jimmy Garvin (c) | Singles match for the WCCW American Heavyweight Championship[8] | |
| 8 | Kerry Von Erich defeated Michael Hayes | loser leaves town steel cage match | |
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Christmas Star Wars
| Christmas Star Wars (1983) | |||
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| Promotion | World Class Championship Wrestling | ||
| Date | December 25, 1983[9] | ||
| City | Dallas, Texas[9] | ||
| Venue | Reunion Arena[9] | ||
| Attendance | 19,675[9] | ||
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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
| No. | Results[2][9] | Stipulations | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Missing Link defeated Johnny Mantell | Singles match | 06:05 |
| 2 | Iceman 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 |
| 3 | Kerry Von Erich defeated Kimala by disqualification | Singles match | 05:12 |
| 4 | Mike Reed defeated The Mongol | Singles match | 13:49 |
| 5 | David Von Erich defeated Ric Flair (c) by disqualification | Singles match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship | 23:43 |
| 6 | José Lothario defeated Black Gordman | Singles match | 08:13 |
| 7 | Kevin and Mike Von Erich defeated The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts) | No disqualification, loser leaves town match | 12:10 |
| 8 | Jimmy Garvin defeated Chris Adams (c) | Singles match for the WCCW American Heavyweight Championship[8] | 14:58 |
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References
- "Wrestling Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. June 17, 1983.
- "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.
- "Los Reyes de Mexico: La Historia de Los Campeonatos Nacionales". Lucha 2000 (in Spanish). December 20, 2004. Especial 21.
- "Independence Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. July 4, 1983.
- 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.
- "Labor Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. September 5, 1983.
- "Thanksgiving Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. November 24, 1983.
- 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.
- "Christmas Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. December 25, 1983.
- 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.