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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 five of these being held in 1985.

Wrestling Star Wars (January)

Wrestling Star Wars (January 1985)
PromotionWorld Class Championship Wrestling
DateJanuary 28, 1985[1]
CityFt. Worth, Texas[1]
VenueThe Convention Center[1]
Event chronology
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Christmas Star Wars 1984
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2nd Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions
WCCW Star Wars chronology
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Christmas
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Labor Day

Wrestling Star Wars (January 1985) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on January 28, 1985. 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 17th overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology and held at the Fort Worth Convention Center, with an estimated 18,000 seat capacity when configured for professional wrestling shows.

Results

No.Results[1][2]Stipulations
1Billy Jack Haynes defeated Kelly KiniskiSingles match
2The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton and Dennis Condrey) defeated The Fantastics (Bobby Fulton and Tommy Rogers)Tag team match
3Kerry Von Erich defeated Kimala by disqualificationSingles match
4One Man Gang defeated José LotharioSingles match
5Kevin Von Erich defeated Rip OliverSingles match
6Chris Adams, Gino Hernandez, and Jake Roberts defeated The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts)Tag team match
7Mike, Kevin, and Kerry Von Erich defeated Chris Adams, Gino Hernandez, and Jake RobertsSix-man tag team match

Independence Day Star Wars

Independence Day Star Wars (1985)
PromotionWorld Class Championship Wrestling
DateJuly 4, 1985[3]
CityFt. Worth, Texas[3]
VenueThe Convention Center[3]
Attendance13,000[3]
Event chronology
← Previous
2nd Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions
Next →
Labor Day Star Wars 1985
WCCW Star Wars chronology
← Previous
January 1985
Next →
Labor Day

Independence Day Star Wars (1985) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on July 4, 1985. 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 18th overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology. The show, held at the Fort Worth Convention Center, drew 13,000 spectators out if its estimated 18,000 seat capacity when configured for professional wrestling shows.

Results

No.ResultsStipulations
1Scott Casey defeated Jack VictorySingles match
2Brian Adias wrestled Jim Powers to a no contestSingles match
3The Fantastics (Bobby Fulton and Tommy Rogers) defeated Rip Oliver and Kelly Kiniski – two falls to noneBest Two-out-of-three falls tag team match
4Iceman Parsons defeated Killer Tim BrooksSingles match
5Kerry Von Erich defeated One Man Gang by knock outChicago death match
6The Great Kabuki defeated Chris AdamsSingles match
7Sunshine defeated Jim CornetteSingles match, Cornette was blindfolded and had one arm tied behind his back
8The Dynamic Duo (Chris Adams and Gino Hernandez) defeated Kerry and Kevin Von ErichTag team match

Labor Day Star Wars

Labor Day Star Wars (1985)
PromotionWorld Class Championship Wrestling
DateSeptember 2, 1985[4]
CityFt. Worth, Texas[4]
VenueThe Convention Center[4]
Attendance8,000[4]
Event chronology
← Previous
Independence Day Star Wars
Next →
2nd Cotton Bowl Extravaganza
WCCW Star Wars chronology
← Previous
Independence Day Star
Next →
Thanksgiving

Labor Day Star Wars (1985) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on September 2, 1985. 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 19th overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology. The show, held at the Fort Worth Convention Center, drew 8,000 spectators out if its estimated 18,000 seat capacity when configured for professional wrestling shows.

Results

No.Results[2][4]Stipulations
1Kelly Kiniski defeated Jim PowersSingles match
2John Tatum (c) defeated Scott CaseySingles match for the WCCW Television Championship
3Gino Hernandez defeated Brian Adias (c)Singles match for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Championship
4Bruiser Brody defeated One Man Gang by disqualificationSingles match
5Kevin Von Erich defeated Chris AdamsSingles match
6Mark Lewin defeated Iceman ParsonsSingles match
7Brian Adias, Kerry and Kevin Von Erich defeated One Man Gang, Mark Lewin, and Jack Victory (c)Six-man tag team match for the WCCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Thanksgiving Star Wars

Thanksgiving Star Wars (1985)
PromotionWorld Class Championship Wrestling
DateNovember 28, 1985[5]
CityDallas, Texas[5]
VenueReunion Arena[5]
Attendance13,423[5]
Event chronology
← Previous
2nd Cotton Bowl Extravaganza
Next →
Christmas Star Wars 1985
WCCW Star Wars chronology
← Previous
Labor Day
Next →
Christmas

Thanksgiving Star Wars (1985) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on November 28, 1985. 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 20th overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology. The show, held at the Reunion Arena drew 13,423 spectators out of its approximately 21,000 seat capacity.

Results

No.Results[2][5]StipulationsTimes
1The Missing Link and The Grappler defeated Dave Peterson and Johnny MantellTag team match
2Lance Von Erich defeated Killer Tim BrooksSingles match
3One Man Gang defeated Gary HartSingles match00:50
4One Man Gang wrestled KimalaSingles match
5Brian Adias (c) defeated Jack VictorySingles match for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Championship
6Iceman Parsons defeated Ric Rude (c) by diqualificationSingles match for the WCCW American Heavyweight Championship
7John Tatum defeated Scott CaseySteel cage match
8The Dynamic Duo (Chris Adams and Gino Hernandez) defeated Kerry and Kevin Von ErichSteel cage match for the vacant WCCW American Tag Team Championship. Guest referees: Terry Gordy and Brian Adias
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Christmas Star Wars

Christmas Star Wars (1985)
PromotionWorld Class Championship Wrestling
DateDecember 25, 1985[6]
CityDallas, Texas[6]
VenueReunion Arena[6]
Attendance7,840[6]
WCCW Star Wars chronology
← Previous
Thanksgiving
Next →
January 1986

Christmas Star Wars (1985) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on December 25, 1985. 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 21st overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology. The event, held at the Reunion Arena, drew 7,840 spectators out of its approximately 21,000 seat capacity.

Results

No.Results[2][6]Stipulations
1John Mantell defeated Tommy MontanaSingles match
2Iceman Parsons and Brian Adias defeated Great Kabuki and The GrapplerTag team match
3Tatsumi Fujinami defeated Bob SweetanSingles match
4Lance Von Erich defeated Rick Rude (c) by disqualificationSingles match for the WCCW American Championship
5The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts) defeated Mark Youngblood and Dave PetersonTag team match
6The Missing Link defeated Jack VictorySingles match
7Kerry and Kevin Von Erich defeated the Dynamic Duo (Chris Adams and Gino Hernandez) (c) by disqualificationTag team match for the WCCW American Tag Team Championship
8Scott Casey and Sunshine defeated John Tatum and Missy HyattMixed tag team match
9Antonio Inoki (c) defeated "Dr Death" Steve WilliamsSingles match for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship
10Bruiser Brody defeated One Man GangChain match
11Kerry, Kevin, and Lance Von Erich defeated The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts)Six-man tag team match
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

References

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Wrestling Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. January 28, 1985.
  2. ^ Jump up to: 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. 174. 2007 Edition.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Independence Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. July 4, 1985.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "Labor Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. September 2, 1985.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "Independence Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. November 28, 1985.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "Christmas Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. December 25, 1985.