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WCCW Star Wars (1984)

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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 1984.

Wrestling Star Wars (January)

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Wrestling Star Wars (January 1984)
PromotionWorld Class Championship Wrestling
DateJanuary 30, 1984[1]
CityFt. Worth, Texas[1]
VenueThe Convention Center[1]
WCCW Star Wars chronology
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Christmas
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Independence Day

Wrestling Star Wars (January 1984) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on January 30, 1984. 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 12th overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology. The show was held at the Fort Worth Convention Center, with an estimated 18,000 seat capacity when configured for professional wrestling shows.

Results

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No.Results[1][2]StipulationsTimes
1Junkyard Dog defeated Kimala by disqualificationSingles match
2The Super Destroyers (Super Destroyer I and Super Destroyer II) defeated Iceman Parsons and Brian AdiasTag team match
3The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes and Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts defeated David, Kerry and Mike Von ErichTag team match
4Ric Flair vs. Mike Von Erich ended in a time limit drawSingles match10:00
5Chris Adams defeated Jimmy Garvin (c)Singles match for the WCCW American Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Independence Day Star Wars

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Independence Day Star Wars (1984)
PromotionWorld Class Championship Wrestling
DateJuly 4, 1984[3]
CityFt. Worth, Texas[3]
VenueThe Convention Center[3]
Attendance12,721[3]
Event chronology
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Wrestling Star Wars (January 1984)
Next →
1st Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions
WCCW Star Wars chronology
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Wrestling Star Wars
Next →
Labor Day

Independence Day Star Wars (1984) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on July 4, 1984. 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 13th overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology. The event, held at the Fort Worth Convention Center, drew 12,721 spectators out if its estimated 18,000 seat capacity when configured for professional wrestling shows.

Results

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No.Results[2][3]Stipulations
1Killer Khan defeated Mike ReedSingles match
2Scott Irwin and The Missing Link defeated José Lothario and Buck ZumhofeTag team match
3Gino Hernandez (c) defeated Jules StrongbowSingles match for the WCCW American Championship
4Kelly Kiniski defeated George WeingeroffSingles match
5The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts) defeated Kerry, Kevin, and Mike Von Erich) (c)Six-man tag team match for the WCCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship
6Iceman Parsons defeated Bill IrwinSingles match for the WCCW American Tag Team Championship
7Gino Hernandez won a battle royalCheck on a pole battle royal
8Chris Adams and Stella Mae French defeated Jimmy Garvin and PreciousLoser leaves town steel cage match
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Labor Day Star Wars

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Labor Day Star Wars (1984)
PromotionWorld Class Championship Wrestling
DateSeptember 3, 1984[4]
CityFt. Worth, Texas[4]
VenueThe Convention Center[4]
Attendance10,000[4]
Event chronology
← Previous
1st Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions
Next →
1st Cotton Bowl Extravaganza
WCCW Star Wars chronology
← Previous
Independence Day
Next →
Thanksgiving

Labor Day Star Wars (1984) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on September 3, 1984. 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 14th overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology. The show, held at the Fort Worth Convention Center, drew 10,000 spectators out if its estimated 18,000 seat capacity when configured for professional wrestling shows.

Results

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No.Results[2][4][5]Stipulations
1George Weingeroff defeated Kelly KiniskiSingles match
2Chris Adams defeated Jake Roberts (c)Singles match for the WCCW Television Championship
3Jules Strongbow and Buck Zumhofe defeated the Long Riders (Bill and Scott Irwin)Tag team match
4Michael Hayes defeated The Missing Link by disqualificationSingles match
5Kerry Von Erich defeated Bruce Reed by disqualificationArm wrestling match
6Iceman Parsons and Skip Young defeated the PYT Express (Koko Ware and Norvell Austin) by disqualificationTag team match
7Gino Hernandez defeated Mike Von Erich (c)Singles match for the WCCW American Championship
8Killer Khan defeated Terry GordyNo disqualification "spike" match
9Kerry and Kevin Von Erich defeated The Freebirds (Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts) (c)Handicap, steel cage. loser leaves town, elimination match for the WCCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Thanksgiving Star Wars

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Thanksgiving Star Wars (1984)
PromotionWorld Class Championship Wrestling
DateNovember 22, 1984[6]
CityDallas, Texas[6]
VenueReunion Arena[6]
Attendance15,325[6]
Event chronology
← Previous
1st Cotton Bowl Extravaganza
Next →
Christmas Star Wars
WCCW Star Wars chronology
← Previous
Labor Day
Next →
Christmas

Thanksgiving Star Wars (1984) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on November 22, 1984. 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 15thoverall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology. The show, held at the Reunion Arena, drew 15,325 spectators out of its approximately 21,000 seat capacity.

Results

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No.Results[2][6]StipulationsTimes
1The Missing Link defeated Buck ZumhofeSingles match01:37
2Stella Mae French defeated Nicola RobertsSingles match03:20
3Chic Donovan defeated Skandar Akbar by disqualificationSingles match08:25
4Bobby Fulton defeated El Diablo GrandeSingles match09:48
5The Fantastics (Bobby Fulton and Tommy Rogers) (c) defeated the PYT Express (Koko Ware and Norvell Austin)Tag team match for the WCCW American Tag Team Championship14:51
6Kerry Von Erich and Iceman Parsons defeated Jake Roberts and Kelly KiniskiTag team match06:02
7Mike Von Erich defeated Gino Hernandez (c) by disqualificationSingles match for the WCCW Texas Championship
8Terry Gordy defeated Killer KhanTexas death match, special guest referee Kerry Von Erich16:00
9Chris Adams defeated Kevin Von ErichNo disqualification match08:00
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Christmas Star Wars

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Christmas Star Wars (1984)
PromotionWorld Class Championship Wrestling
DateDecember 25, 1984[7]
CityDallas, Texas[7]
VenueReunion Arena[7]
Attendance20,000[7]
WCCW Star Wars chronology
← Previous
Thanksgiving Star
Next →
January 1985

Christmas Star Wars (1984) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on December 25, 1984. The show was produced and scripted by the Dallas, Texas-based World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) professional wrestling promotion and held in their home arna, 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 16th overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology. The show, held at the Reunion Arena, drew 20,000 spectators out of its approximately 21,000 seat capacity.

Results

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No.Results[2][7]StipulationsTimes
1Kelly Kiniski defeated Buck ZumhofeSingles match
2Rip Oliver defeated Iceman ParsonsSingles match08:28
3José Lothario defeated El Diablo GrandeSingles match10:19
4The Fantastics (Bobby Fulton and Tommy Rogers) (c) defeated The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton and Dennis Condrey)Tag team match for the WCCW American Tag Team Championship15:10
5Kerry Von Erich defeated Ric Flair (c) by disqualificationSingles match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship18:20
6Kevin Von Erich defeated Chris AdamsLumberjack match06:07
7Terry Gordy, Buddy Roberts, and Chic Donovan defeated Skandar Akbar, The Missing Link, and Mr. Xloser leaves town elimination match10:15
8Mike Von Erich and Billy Jack defeated Gino Hernandez and Jake RobertsTag team match03:38
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Wrestling Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. January 30, 1984.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Independence Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. July 4, 1984.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Labor Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. September 3, 1984.
  5. ^ Hoop, Brian (September 3, 2017). "Daily pro wrestling history (09/03): Dibiase and Hansen win AJPW Tg Titles". Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  6. ^ a b c d e "Thanksgiving Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. November 22, 1984.
  7. ^ a b c d e "Christmas Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. December 25, 1984.