KAYFABE THEATER: Rock ‘n’ Roll Express Promotional Video
A music video sent to various territories, promoting the arrival of the high-flying tag team… set to the popular KISS song, “Rock and Roll All Night”
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KAYFABE THEATER: Iceman King Parson calls out Harley Race
The Iceman says he’s not done yet with Race, and vows to put up $5000 of his own money for a re-match against the legendary grappler
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… DEC 25th: Fritz Collapses on Christmas
At World Class’ Christmas event, ‘Star Wars’, Fritz Von Erich collapses and is taken away to a hospital, leaving fans speculating whether he had a heart attack
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… DEC 13th: Two World Champions Clash in Chicago
The AWA, CWA, and World Class come together for the SuperClash III pay per view, headlined by Jerry Lawler vs. Kerry Von Erich in a title unification match
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… NOV 16th: Vince McMahon buries The Undertaker
At Survivor Series 2003, Vince McMahon gets some assistance from Kane to defeat The Undertaker in a Buried Alive match
KAYFABE THEATER: Sunshine’s Statement
1983 – In World Class Wrestling, Sunshine gives an emotional press conference regarding the situation that involves Jimmy Garvin and his new valet, Precious
KAYFABE THEATER: Michael Hayes introduces Texas to The Fabulous Freebirds
1982 – The Man from BadStreet USA addresses the fans of World Class Championship Wrestling, and says that The Freebirds are on their way to Dallas
KAYFABE THEATER: Both Gary Hart & Kevin Von Erich discuss the Six-Man Tag Team Title situation
Manager Gary Hart holds a press conference to talk about his men winning the belts. Meanwhile, Kevin Von Erich discusses it with Bill Mercer from Love Field in Dallas.
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… MAY 6th: Bringing Home the Gold for The Yellow Rose
Kerry Von Erich defeats Ric Flair in front of 43,000 people at Texas Stadium to win the NWA World Heavyweight title in memory of his fallen brother, David
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… MAY 5th: The Second Von Erich Parade of Champions
Kevin Von Erich challenges Nature Boy Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight title at World Class Wrestling’s second memorial stadium show
KAYFABE THEATER: 1985 Dallas News feature on World Class and “Rock ‘n’ Wrestling”
Dallas TV special about the Rock ‘n’ Wrestling phenomenon featuring The Freebirds, Von Erichs, Sunshine, Gary Hart and more
KAYFABE THEATER: The Iceman wins the World Class title
The lights go out at The Sportatorium… And when they come back on, King Parsons defeats Kerry Von Erich for the gold
KAYFABE THEATER: Mr. T comes to the aid of Kerry Von Erich
Kerry Von Erich comes out to do an interview on World Class Wrestling, but he has a surprise: He’s brought Mr. T with him
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… FEB 2nd: The Death of Gino Hernandez Rocks World Class
Gino Hernandez, one of the bright young stars of Texas wrestling, dies of a drug overdose in his apartment at just 28 years of age
TODAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY… SEPT. 12th: Another Son Lost
Chris Von Erich, the youngest of a legendary group of brothers, tragically takes his own life on this day in 1991