It’s the night before Halloween and we’re in for some treats in the world-famous Sportatorium! “The Fabulous Freebirds” Terry Gordy and Michael Hayes are in tag team action in tonight’s main event. Also featured in singles competition is the returning José Lothario, who will be squaring off against the feared Gran Markus II! What will Gary Hart, Arman Hussein, and the rest of H&H Limited have in store for The Freebirds tonight?
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New Japan World Gems #5: Wild Pegasus vs. Hiroyoshi Tenzan
In this next installment of the NJPW World Gems series, we turn the clocks back to January of 2000. In one of the final WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING and NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING crossovers, Chris Benoit (widely known in Japan as Wild Pegasus) took on one of the promotions most beloved in Hiroyoshi Tenzan at the biggest show of the year held at the Tokyo Dome! With Benoit’s hands firmly in the WCW World Championship picture stateside and Tenzan tearing it up in the heavyweight ranks of NJPW, I was interested in how the former junior wrestler in Benoit had evolved in the main eventer he had become against a tried and true Japanese talent! Why was it worth the watch? Find out now!
World Class Championship Wrestling TV 10/23/1982
On tonight’s edition of World Class Championship Wrestling, Michael Hayes meets Wild Bill Irwin in highly-anticipated singles competition! Plus, The Great Kabuki is in action against rival Al Madril, The Checkmate checks his might against Ken Mantell, and David Von Erich meets Roberto Renesto in the main event! We will also hear from the injured Kerry Von Erich in an exclusive interview!
World Class Championship Wrestling TV 10/16/1982
In the main event of the evening, the long-awaited debut of “The Original Freebird” Michael Hayes takes place when he is challenged by Roberto Renesto in singles action. Plus, David Von Erich squares off with “Captain” Frank Dusek, José Lothario makes another stop in Dallas for some tag action, and we will be joined for an exclusive interview with the NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion, “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair!
World Class Championship Wrestling TV 10/09/1982
In a rematch of epic proportions, the NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship is on the line when champion David Von Erich defends against former champion Wild Bill Irwin. Also, Al Madril has his hands full with King Kong Bundy in singles action! The Checkmate, The Great Kabuki, and more also featured on tonight’s program.
World Class Championship Wrestling TV 10/02/1982
On tonight’s edition of World Class television, Gary Hart’s newest talent, The Checkmate, debuts in the main event across from fan-favorite, Brian Adidas! Opening the show is the HUGE six-man tag team bout pitting David, Kevin, & Kerry Von Erich against H&H Limited’s King Kong Bundy, Arman Hussein, & Wild Bill Irwin! Also featured is Bugsy McGraw, “Captain” Frank Dusek, and more!
World Class Championship Wrestling TV 09/25/1982
In the midst of a STACKED night of action, Gary Hart promises NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion, “Nature Boy” Ric Flair a major favor when The Great Kabuki faces “The Modern Day Warrior” Kerry Von Erich in tonight’s opening bout. In the main event, King Kong Bundy looks to exact some revenge on behalf of H&H Limited when he meets the wild, fan-favorite Bugsy McGraw! Also in action, Kevin Von Erich, David Von Erich, and much more.
World Class Championship Wrestling TV 09/18/1982
Kevin and Kerry Von Erich return to World Class television this week, both facing singles challenges! Kevin locks horns with the feared Magic Dragon and Kerry has his hands full with Arman Hussein. In the main event, Bugsy McGraw finally has a chance to get his hands on The Great Kabuki after weeks on the hunt. Also in action is King Kong Bundy, Al Madril, Wild Bill Irwin, and José Lothario!
World Class Championship Wrestling TV 09/11/1982
A BIG night of action awaits us in the Dallas Sportatorium tonight. The WCCW American Heavyweight Champion, the monstrous King Kong Bundy, is challenged by the freshly returned David Von Erich in the main event. Also featured tonight, The Great Kabuki in singles action, The Superfly returns to World Class television, and much more!
World Class Championship Wrestling TV 09/04/1982
Tonight, we return to the world famous Sportatorium in Dallas for another episode of WCCW TV. David Von Erich will be in singles action and the new All Asia Heavyweight Champion The Great Kabuki is challenged by the electric Al Madril. Our main event features H&H Limited’s King Kong Bundy and their new associate Wild Bill Irwin teaming back up for tag team action!