TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… NOV 28th: A Dusty Finish at Starrcade ’85
Dusty Rhodes defeats Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship match, only to have the match thrown out a week later on a technicality
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TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… NOV 27th: The Skywalkers face off on a Scaffold
The NWA and Jim Crockett promotions present a sky-high event that sees The Road Warriors battle the Midnight Express – 25 feet above the ring!
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… NOV 21st: Ted Turner steps into the ‘wrasslin business’
Ted Turner completes a deal to purchase Jim Crockett Promotions, re-brands it as World Championship Wrestling and takes aim at Vince McMahon and the WWF
KAYFABE THEATER: Michael Hayes brings Andre the Giant to Georgia
The Original Freebird needs big help in the midst of his war with Terry Gordy, so he recruits the Eighth Wonder of the World to be his partner
NWA POWERRR | Episode 1
Eli Drake in action, James Storm confronts Jocephus, former champion Tim Storm puts it all on the line to challenge Nick Aldis for the World Heavyweight title, and more
NWA: Ten Pounds of Gold # 59 | A Sneak Peek at NWA Powerrr
The National Wrestling Alliance brought back studio wrestling this past week in Atlanta, with the debut tapings of their new series
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… SEPT. 29th: Flair and the Andersons trap Dusty Rhodes
The seeds of The Four Horsemen are planted when The Nature Boy and the Wrecking Crew attack The American Dream- right after he saves Flair from the Russians
NWA: Will Jocephus Bring His Kingdom to Atlanta?
One of the most interesting characters in the last two years of the National Wresting Alliance sends a special message regarding his plans for Atlanta
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… July 6th: Goldberg streaks to the Top of the World
WCW United States champion Bill Goldberg defeats Hollywood Hulk Hogan to capture the World Heavyweight title in front of a capacity crowd on Monday Nitro
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… JULY 4TH: The First War Games Match
The massive double cage concept – the brainchild of booker Dusty Rhodes – makes its debut in Atlanta on Independence Day
KAYFABE THEATER: Gordon Solie Announces an In-Ring Hamburger Eating Contest
Gordon Solie calls the action during a hamburger eating contest at the WTCG channel 17 wrestling studios
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… JUNE 21st: The American Dream wins his Second World Title
Dusty Rhodes captures his second NWA World Heavyweight title of his career, by defeating Harley Race at the Omni in Atlanta
KAYFABE THEATER: Dusty Rhodes & Tommy Rich join forces in Georgia
The American Dream and The Wildfire explain to Gordon Solie that they are officially partners, and will face off against Roddy Piper and Ole Anderson at the Omni
BLEACHER REPORT: Ken Shamrock’s Bar Brawl Debut Was a Unique and Chaotic Spectacle
The legendary UFC fighter appeared in a whole, new environment, as he took part in McAloon Productions’ “No Ring, No Rules” bar wrestling in Atlanta last week
KAYFABE THEATER: The Freebirds invade Georgia
Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts make their way to Georgia Championship Wrestling- and southern ‘rasslin’ would never be the same