Meng Vs. Sting 2. Terry Funk's technical skills are extremely underrated and this match shows so many layers to Funk as a performer. NWA currently recognizes 101 individual World Heavyweight Championship reigns. WCW/NWA Tag Team Champions Ricky Steamboat & Shane Douglas defeated Tex Slazenger & Shanghai Pierce at 5:30 when Douglas pinned Slazenger after Slazenger sustained Steamboat's crossbody off the top; after the bout, Jesse Ventura interviewed the champions at ringside where they accepted the challenge to face Steve Austin and Brian Pillman the . His son, Richard Jr. (born 1987), was a wrestler under the ring name Richie Steamboat. Ron Simmons & Big Josh vs. Vinnie Vegas & Mr. Hughes [1] Ricky Steamboat has been the special referee in main event matches between John Cena, Triple H, and/or Edge at WWE house shows. Timeframe: 1977 - 1994. The only knock against this classic bout is that it ended in a draw. Buddy Lee Parker & Greg Sawyer Tony Atlas vs. Scott Allen Brian Pillman pinned Ian Weston with a clip to the knee (11/10/92; Gainesville, GA) Barry Windham pinned Terry Taylor with the superplex (8/10/92; Center Stage Theatre) Luger stood over the fallen Steamboat and arrogantly said, "There lays your number one contender! Fully recovered, he returned to the ring in February 1990 for the North Carolina-based North American Wrestling Association (later renamed South Atlantic Pro Wrestling in July 1990), where he feuded with Robert Fuller over the NAWA/SAPW Heavyweight Championship, until leaving the promotion in October 1990. WCW/NWA Tag Team Champions Steve Williams & Terry Gordy defeated Marcus Alexander Bagwell & Big Josh in a non-title match at 5:41 when Gordy pinned Bagwell with a falling powerslam off the middle turnbuckle, 8/22/92: Its also a style that, while entertaining, isnt overly athletic and wont ask a lot of a 69-year-old man. WCW dropped the ball in many ways with Bret Hart, and his feud against Booker T was another mistake on a long list. Ricky Steamboat vs. Ric Flair WrestleWar 1989 Midnight Express vs. Steamboat, who had been brought in by JCP booker George Scott on the recommendation of Wahoo McDaniel, was initially billed as a babyface protege of Wahoo and barely spoke above whispers in interviews. [59][60] On the August 18 Clash of the Champions XXIV, he defeated Paul Orndorff to win his second and final WCW World Television Championship. [8], Notable moments involving Steamboat's time in the Mid-Atlantic territory include: the day Flair dragged his face around the television studio, causing facial scarring, and Steamboat retaliating the following week by ripping Flair's expensive suit to shreds (an angle that would be reworked several times involving other wrestlers in the years that followed); when longtime tag team partner Jones turned heel on Steamboat at the end of a two-ring battle royal; Steamboat and Youngblood painting yellow streaks down the backs of Paul Jones and Baron von Raschke in order to embarrass them into defending the World Tag Team titles against the two; Steamboat and Youngblood's top drawing feud with Sgt. THE WRESTLER WRESTLING Magazine 3/87 Koloff Savage Vs Steamboat One Man Gang Uwf - $14.91. Steve Austin vs. Ron Simmons, 6/20/92: At Clash Of The Champions 28, the two competed for the US title in a match that, like their feud, is very underrated. WCW US Champion Rick Rude vs. Larry Santo With around thirteen minutes left, Ricky managed to tie the score and then take the lead in the last minute of the match. 9 Barry Windham & Dustin Rhodes vs Ricky Steamboat & Shane Douglas, Clash 21 Windham and Rhodes were both WCW and NWA tag champions as Steamboat partnered with a rookie Douglas. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. [8], Over the next eight years in JCP, Steamboat captured the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship three times[7] and the NWA World Tag Team Championship six times (once with Paul Jones and five times with Jay Youngblood). The chances of this, however, are unlikely. It is the promotion's premier title. Brian Pillman & Scotty Flamingo defeated Marcus Alexander Bagwell & Brad Armstrong when Pillman pinned Bagwell with a crucifix (9/8/92; Center Stage Theatre), 9/9/92; Gainesville, GA; Georgia Mountains Center . Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin vs. Mark Canterbury & Bob Cook From February through to May 7th, 1989, Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat clashed over the coveted NWA title. Dustin Rhodes & Barry Windham vs. WCW TV Champion Steve Austin & Bobby Eaton His first televised match was on the March 30 edition of Superstars when he defeated the Brooklyn Brawler with his signature diving crossbody. [14] In the WWF/E, Steamboat was a one-time Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion[15] and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009. Sting defeated Chuck Coates at 1:32 via submission with the Scorpion Deathlock following a Stinger Splash in the corner Arn Anderson & Bobby Eaton defeated Larry Santo & Joey Maggs when Santo submitted to Andersons armbar (10/6/92; Gainesville, GA) He and Flair battled in a Steel Cage match that also ended their first major feud in WCW. Like the Mutoh idea, it would be best suited to a shorter match, but thats okay. Ricky The Dragon Steamboat Brand new in mint condition Pro wrestling crate 394489959743. Scotty Flamingo (w/ JT Southern) vs. Terry Bronson The day after his dark match loss, Steamboat gave his notice to WWF management and then quit the company shortly thereafter. Sting and Ricky Steamboat, despite being in the same company multiple times over several years, have never had a one-on-one match together, this likely being due to the fact that they were both perennial babyfaces at a time when babyface wrestlers didnt normally face each other or feud. WCW Main Event - TV-Show @ Georgia Mountains Center in Gainesville, Georgia, USA. [75] Steamboat's last ROH appearance was at Final Battle 2004 where he and Foley finally made peace. [2] After Steamboat retained the NWA title against Flair in a controversial ending on the April 2 Clash of the Champions VI: Ragin' Cajun,[45] Flair and Steamboat would then face each other in their final rematch at WrestleWar in May,[45] where Steamboat dropped the title to Flair. On subsequent episodes of Superstars and Wrestling Challenge, Steamboat would go on to win numerous squash matches. The Italian Stallion & Ian Weston Barry Windham vs. Randy Starr PAYOFF Archives - MR. WRESTLEMANIA THE EARLY YEARS! #wwe2k22Check out the other First Round matc. Big Van Vader vs. Larry Corey [79] He made another appearance on WWE television during Ric Flair's farewell on the March 31, 2008 edition of Raw. Nikita Koloff & Ricky Steamboat vs. Richard Morton & Tracy Smothers WCW TV Champion Steve Austin vs. Rick Steiner, 4/11/92: He went to high school in New York and graduated in 1971 from Boca Ciega High School in Gulfport, Florida, where he was on the school wrestling team. Flair joked that he's the only guy in wrestling that paid three women alimony at the same time and Sting laughed. It ended a long feud between the two units and it was the last time the two teams clashed for almost half a decade. For his son, see, "Richard Blood" redirects here. Steamboat proposed to fight as a masked heel until somebody would remove his mask, but Patterson said he was a consummate babyface. I'm not really sure I agree with that last part.. He trained under Verne Gagne, and first made his name in the old Mid-Atlantic territory in the Carolinas. or enquire for a direct link to the item on our website! Buddy Lee Parker, Joe Cazana, & Bob Cook when Koloff pinned Cazana with the Russian Sickle Flair was very sneaky and used some dirty tricks like throwing Steamboat out of the ring and shaking the ropes. Ricky Steamboat Making Return to the Ring "The Dragon" will step into the ring for the first time in over 10 years on Nov. 27 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Undertaker instead squashed Kerry Von Erich on Wrestling Challenge weeks prior to Survivor Series. The opponent should be someone of a certain caliber, and be considered worthy enough to be Steamboats last opponent. 11/14/92: JT Southern pinned Randy Starr with a face-first suplex at 1:55 [40] WWF management was still bitter over his impromptu sabbatical from his first WWF run, however, and he was not pushed or given any meaningful feuds. [87][88], Steamboat returned to the ring on November 27, 2022 at age 69 for the first time since his last match in 2010. [53] Their rivalry culminated in a non-title Iron Man Challenge at Beach Blast, which Steamboat won. Slaughter due to injury), Jim Duggan, and Kerry Von Erich against Col. Mustafa, Skinner, The Berzerker, and Big Bully Busick (who would be replaced by Hercules after Busick left the WWF), but he left before the event and was replaced by Tito Santana. Follow Big Time Wrestling recently announced that wrestling legend, Ricky the Dragon Steamboat will be returning to have a match for the first time in over 12 years on November 27th, in North Carolina, in what has to be assumed will be his last ever match. Scotty Flamingo pinned Tommy Angel with the piledriver Steamboat would be having his last match, only a few months before Mutoh retires. From June to August 2009, Steamboat worked in house shows against Chris Jericho, Drew McIntrye, and Sheamus. Ricky Steamboat: The Life Story Of The Dragon Ring in the Holiday The Rise And Fall Of ECW The Rise And Fall Of WCW Road To Evolution Road Warriors: The Life and Death of the Most Dominant Tag-Team in Wrestling History The Rock: The Epic Journey of Dwayne Johnson Rock Vs Cena: Once In A Lifetime Ruthless Aggression WCW US Champion Rick Rude (w/ Madusa) pinned Nikita Koloff after hitting him with a foreign object when Madusa distracted the referee (10/14/92; Dothan, AL), 10/6/92; Gainesville, GA; Georgia Mountains Center Fall Brawl 1994: War Games si svolto il 18 settembre 1994 al Roanoke Civic Center di Roanoke, Virginia. MATTEL MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE VS THE SNAKEMEN MER-MAN FIGURINE 0 Days Warranty ITEM# 034000347706 We Offer shipping for most of our products, please check our website for details. [73] The latter part of 2004 saw Steamboat feud with Mick Foley over which style of wrestling was superior, pure wrestling or hardcore wrestling. It was a tense match that ended one of the best feuds of the early '90s. Well, prepare for the loophole to that rule. Vinnie Vegas vs. Todd Champion WCW TV Champion Steve Austin vs. Firebreaker Chip Rude took a commanding 3-1. [84], Steamboat was released by WWE on July 19, 2014. [62] At Starrcade, the two fought in a rematch for the title which resulted in a time-limit draw. [10] He also held the NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship singles crown twice[14] and wore the NWA Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship straps four times (three times with Paul Jones, once with Jay Youngblood). [46] All three of Steamboat's matches with Flair were given 5 or more stars by Wrestling Observer Newsletter publisher Dave Meltzer. Steamboat kept the nickname and gimmick for the remainder of his career. While both Snuka and Piper were swiftly eliminated during the match, Steamboat held his own against Jericho, performing his legendary diving crossbody and even a plancha, although Jericho would eventually go on to win the match. 1/4/92: WCW TV Champion Ricky Steamboat pinned Sgt. 2: . After having creative differences with JCP booker Dusty Rhodes, Steamboat left the NWA.[21]. https://t.co/8ZkIkkNXVL pic.twitter.com/QxscRB26PN, Big Time Wrestling (@BTWwrestling) September 15, 2022. Steve Austin vs. Larry Zbyszko 2023-02-27 . Steamboat is a legend in pro wrestling. However, Steamboat would lose to his first round opponent Greg "The Hammer" Valentine. In 1985, Steamboat was offered a contract by Vince McMahon and he joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). Rude took a commanding 3-1 lead and wore down Steamboat. Although Sting left the match with a victory, Cactus Jack gained a ton of confidence and went on to have many classics. Johnny Gunn vs. Mike Thor At 69 years old there can be no doubt that Steamboat will be incredibly limited in the ring, and as such will need someone quite competent in order to see him through. Vinnie Vegas vs. Tom Zenk Big Van Vader vs. Marcus Alexander Bagwell The two would meet again at Clash of the Champions VI on April 2nd, which ran opposite of Hogan/Savage at WrestleMania V . [85], On the February 25, 2019 episode of WWE Raw, Steamboat along with special guests Shawn Michaels, Kurt Angle and Sting appeared during the main event segment to celebrate the 70th birthday of Ric Flair. It's Sting Vs. Lex Luger for the WCW Championship, Rick Rude Vs. Ricky Steamboat for the United States Title, & Arn Anderson and Bobby Eaton Vs. Ron Simmons vs. WCW TV Champion Steve Austin, 2/1/92: He is a WWE Hall of Fame member and considered to be one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. Jarrett is still in great shape for his age, and can go in the ring, as we saw in his performance in Ric Flairs Last match, which brings up the second point. He then faced off against Randy Savage in the quarterfinals. Steamboat got physical with them, nailing Parker with one of his trademark chops. Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin vs. Thomas Rich & Joey Maggs The referee was distracted by Miss Elizabeth as Savage took advantage and pulled out brass knuckles from his tights and hit Steamboat before pinning him to win the match. RT @LetsGoBackToWCW: MY FAVORITE RIC FLAIR MATCHES: Vs. Harley Race - Starrcade 1983 Vs. Ricky Steamboat - Chi-Town Rumble Vs. Terry Funk - Clash Of The Champions IX Vs. Sting - The Great American Bash 1990 Vs. Hulk Hogan - Madison Square Garden (November 30, 1991) 25 Feb 2023 22:52:44 WCW US Tag Team Champions Greg Valentine & Terrance Taylor vs. Todd Champion & Firebreaker Chip [32] Following the match, Roberts continued to attack Steamboat and was about to place his snake Damien on him, but Steamboat took his crocodile out of his bag and scared Roberts from the ring.[33]. Likewise, the right opponent might just make all the difference in the world, and give the show the extra little boost (if it even needs one) to make money, be successful, and be enjoyable. The crowd was on the edge of their seat this entire match. NWA World Heavyweight Title: Ric Flair (c) vs. Ricky Steamboat - Time Limit Draw (60:00) MACW Boogie Jam 1984 - Event @ Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA. Johnny B. Badd vs. Mike Fever Tom Zenk vs. Bob Cook ZU VERKAUFEN! Johnny B. Badd vs. Chris Sullivan WCW US Tag Team Champions Terrance Taylor & Greg Valentine vs. PN News & Johnny Rich [49] Billed simply as The Dragon, a series of vignettes began airing in February 1991 that featured him breathing fire. But hes not the only one. WCW Saturday Night: January 30, 1993 INT- Shane Douglas/Ricky Steamboat Chris Benoit vs. Tom Zenk INT- Maxx Payne Too Cold Scorpio video Brad Armstrong/Too Cold Scorpio vs. Ron Hagen/Sgt. [81] In his first match in nearly 15 years, Steamboat returned to the ring alongside Piper and Snuka to take on Jericho at WrestleMania 25 on April 5, 2009. WCW US Tag Team Champion Jimmy Garvin vs. Terrence Taylor, 6/13/92: Ricky The Dragon Steamboat returns to in-ring competition! Marshall is also one of the great minds in the wrestling business today, and could probably tackle the task of structuring the match in a way that makes things easier for Steamboat. Original air date June. [1][17], He went from the AWA to Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWF). Erik Watts pinned Mike Thor with a fisherman suplex (11/3/92; Anderson, SC) WCW US Tag Team Champion Terrance Taylor vs. Larry Santo Blue Bloods Vs. Harlem Heat Vs. 1987, 1988. Sting vs. the Medic Ricky Steamboat vs. WCW TV Champion Steve Austin. RELATED: 10 Wrestlers From The 2000s Who Are Only Remembered For One Storyline. [1] He also refereed another title match in July 2007 between John Cena and Randy Orton in Anaheim, California. Brian Pillman vs. Sgt. Retired American professional wrestler of Japanese descent as Ricky Steamboat. Richard Henry Blood Sr. (born February 28, 1953), [1] [2] better known by his ring name Ricky " The Dragon " Steamboat, is an American retired professional wrestler best known for his work with the American Wrestling Association (AWA), Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP), World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE Mattel Elite 62 Sting . [63], Heading into 1994, Steamboat engaged in one last feud over the WCW World Heavyweight Championship with longtime rival Ric Flair, which culminated in a match in the main event of Spring Stampede where the title was briefly held up due to both men's shoulders being pinned at the same time. WCW US Tag Team Champion Michael Hayes vs. Greg Valentine That being said, after Ric Flairs performance in his last match ever in July, the bar for Steamboats performance isnt very high. [43] This earned him a shot at the title at Chi-Town Rumble where Steamboat defeated Flair in the main event for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. . Although it wasn't the best feud of their rivalry, it was a classic that ended, arguably, the greatest feud of the 1980s. Be that as it may, there are a lot of similarities between Jeff Jarrett and Ric Flair. RICKY "THE DRAGON" STEAMBOAT (1976 - 2010) Real Name: Richard Blood AKA: Dick Blood; Sam Steamboat Jr. Born: February 28, 1953 - Honolulu, HI Height: 5'10" Weight: 235 .lbs Brother: Vic Steamboat Son: Richie Steamboat Trained By: Verne Gagne & Iron Sheik Titles Held: Mid-Atlantic Television title 1977-80 (2x) Mid-Atlantic Tag-Team 1977-82 (3x) WCW US Champion Rick Rude vs. Butch Malone Big Van Vader vs. Mike McReynolds Brian Pillman vs. Rikki Nelson On the November 2 Saturday Night's Main Event III, he defeated Fuji in a kung fu challenge. Nikita Koloff vs. Arn Anderson, 5/23/92: This could be used as a logical excuse for either one of them to have a gripe with Steamboat, and challenge him in his last match in his hometown. . Tex Slazenger & Shanghai Pierce defeated Rikki Nelson & Chris Sullivan when Slazenger got the pin with a reverse DDT (11/10/92; Gainesville, GA), 12/19/92 featured the Barry Windham vs. TA McCoy match from the 12/12/92 Worldwide: The pair competed in four classics and one of them included the last match of their long-running feud. At the same time, Steamboat will overshadow his opponent no matter what happens, considering the event will likely be built around him, and they will be in his home state of North Carolina. What if one of those dates was November 27? Both are great old school heels, whose style is built around making babyfaces look good, and either one of them is good enough in the ring to get Steamboat through the match. [9][55] He lost the title to Scott Steiner at a television taping[56] on September 29. In great condition. Sting got married again in April 2015, so they talked about how fit his wife was. Overall, it launched a long-term feud that became one of the greatest in the history of wrestling. Flair (Bash 90); Lex Luger vs. Barry Windham (Bash 91) Marcus Alexander Bagwell & Tom Zenk vs. Mike Thor & George South Some Topics Discussed: Don Tony's picks & reaction to these 2022 Observer Newsletter Awards Winners: Wrestler Of The Year: Jon Moxley.. Tag Team: FTR.. Big Josh vs. Rip Rogers Bradbury, NSW. He unsuccessfully challenged Dangerous Alliance member and United States Heavyweight Champion Rick Rude for the title at SuperBrawl II. [52] Steamboat began feuding with the Dangerous Alliance at this point, facing them in a critically acclaimed WarGames match at WrestleWar, which received a 5-star rating from Dave Meltzer. Arn Anderson, Bobby Eaton, Larry Zbyszko & Rick Rude vs. Sting, Barry Windham, Dustin Rhodes & Ricky Steamboat (WCWSN 22.2.92) MegaSting1981 . Steamboat's star-making performance came when he pinned Flair after a double thrust off the top rope to win the NWA Mid-Atlantic Television Championship at the WRAL-TV studios in Raleigh, North Carolina. Rick & Scott Steiner vs. Bob Cook & Dave Diamond The Barbarian (w/ Cactus Jack & Butch Reed) pinned Robert Wallace with a boot to the face Flair was Hogan's first major feud when he arrived to the company in 1994. Buddy Lee Parker with an armdrag takeover (11/3/92; Anderson, SC) It was his first singles match since 1994. The No DQ match saw Steamboat win the title in a match that happened before Austin turned into the face of wrestling. His home-state is Connecticut, although he was born in Pennsylvania on February 23rd, 1999. He then feuded with US Champion "Stunning" Steve Austin and earned a US title shot at Bash at the Beach, but lost. A 60-year-old man getting beat by a 70-year-old man isnt so embarrassing. Title Match) ****1/2 -The Road Warriors, The Midnight Express & Steve Williams vs. Sting vs. the Medic [57] He however, won both his first NWA World Tag Team Championship (unrecognized by NWA) and his second WCW World Tag Team Title with Shane Douglas (NWA and WCW titles were unified) on the November 18 Clash of the Champions XXI by defeating Barry Windham and Dustin Rhodes. Steamboat came back in time for the Survivor Series in November 1987. [50] Steamboat's first match came on a Superstars taping on March 11 in Pensacola, FL when he defeated Jeff Sword. Ricky Steamobat & Nikita Koloff vs. Vinnie Vegas & Mr. Hughes, 6/6/92: While theres no way the Flair match can be topped as far as a sad performance, the wrong opponent here could really effect the match, and not in a good. Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin vs. Bobby Eaton & Larry Zbyszko Steamboat was doing an interview on the syndicated Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling when Flair, then Mid-Atlantic television champion, began goading him. 1984-1985. The match may not be as important as his WrestleMania III bout, but it was crucial to establishing his new identity in the new company. Teaming with Kerry Von Erich and Davey Boy Smith against the Warlord, Hercules, and Paul Roma, Steamboat got the victory for his team by pinning Roma. Up for sale: The Wrestler Magazine March 1987 Brian Adidas, Barry 324693210161 Back by Popular Demand! Brian Pillman & Marcus Alexander Bagwell vs. Arn Anderson & Bobby Eaton WCW TV Champion Barry Windham vs. Joe Cruz $125 Negotiable. The big knock against this match was the finish. 2 Cold Scorpio pinned Mustafa Saied with the 450 splash (12/1/92; Gainesville, GA) In 1991, Steamboat would return to the World Wrestling Federation after signing a two-year contract. Johnny B. Badd vs. Mike Vance Free shipping for many products! WCW World Champion Ron Simmons, Sting, & WCW/NWA Tag Team Champion Dustin Rhodes defeated Cactus Jack, the Barbarian, & Tony Atlas at around the 10-minute mark when Simmons pinned Cactus with the powerslam; the match was joined in progress, 11/21/92: Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for WWE - Nature Boy Ric Flair - The Definitive Collection (DVD, 2008) 3 disc set at the best online prices at eBay! Steamboat "hurt" his knee and Flair won the match with a Cradle. Ricky Steamboat, Dustin Rhodes, & Ron Simmons vs. WCW TV Champion Steve Austin, WCW Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Bobby Eaton, 2/8/92 included the Marcus Alexander Bagwell vs. WCW Tag Team Champion Bobby Eaton from the 1/25/92 Worldwide: Steamboat and Flair's last encounter was in a tag team match on the July 31 edition of Main Event where Steamboat teamed with Sting against Ric Flair and Steve Austin.[66]. [68][69] However, he had to give up the belt due to the injury at Fall Brawl; he was replaced by "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, who made his WCW debut after Duggan left the WWF. WCW US Champion Rick Rude (w/ Paul E. Dangerously) pinned Big Josh at 9:51 with the Rude Awakening after hitting Josh in the stomach with Dangerouslys phone, 4/4/92: NFL and Professional Wrestling Researcher. In his first televised appearance on TBS since 1994, Steamboat was the guest timekeeper on the August 17, 2022 edition of AEW Dynamite. DE. The match was 45 minutes full of action. The decision was made by WWF management to punish Steamboat by having him initially drop the title to Butch Reed, but Reed did not show up that night, so he dropped to The Honky Tonk Man on the June 13 edition of Superstars;[39] his son was born a month later. The match was started, Duggan defeated Austin to become new United States Heavyweight Champion. The Great Muta (Great American Bash, July 23, 1989 - NWA TV Title Match) **** -Lex Luger vs. Ricky Steamboat (Great American Bash, July 23, 1989 - NWA U.S. Johnny B. Badd vs. Jesse Curles Free shipping for many products! Cactus Jack pinned Brad Armstrong with the double arm DDT at 2:11 after elbowing Armstrong in the face as Armstrong came off the top rope; after the match, Cactus continued to stop Armstrong [11][58] On the March 27, 1993 edition of Power Hour, they lost the NWA and WCW titles to The Hollywood Blonds (Brian Pillman and Steve Austin). Ron Simmons, Big Josh, WCW Light Heavyweight Champion Brian Pillman, & Tom Zenk vs. WCW US Champion Rick Rude, Larry Zbyszko, WCW Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Bobby Eaton, 4/25/92: [54], On the September 2, 1992 Clash of the Champions XX: 20th Anniversary, Steamboat defeated "Stunning" Steve Austin to win his first Television Championship under the WCW banner. Scotty Flamingo (w/ JT Southern) vs. John Peterson Steamboat's only pay per view appearance during his second WWF tenure was at SummerSlam. The NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship is a world heavyweight championship owned and promoted by the American professional wrestling promotion National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). Rick & Scott Steiner vs. Mike Thor & Fred Avery 23: 20.02.1983: Rick & Scott Steiner vs. Don Michaels & Jack Savage PN News pinned Greg Sawyer at 2:05 with the Broken Record Brian Pillman fought Tom Zenk to a 10-minute time-limit draw, 10/17/92: [48] Due to a contract dispute this would be Steamboat's last match of note in WCW in 1989.[1]. Steve Austin Vs. Ricky Steamboat 5. Buddy Lee Parker Vader/Sting video INT- Steve Regal Scotty Flamingo/Rip Rogers vs. Marcus Bagwell/Erik Watts Vader vs. Sting (SuperBrawl 1993) There are a handful of Sting-Vader matches that are noteworthy, but none like this. RELATED: 10 Things You Should Know About Bret Hart's Wrestling Career In The 1980s. Diamond Dallas Page Vs. David Sullivan 5. Sting is sitting in Hogan's office while Brutus Magnus explains to him why he should be on the Lethal Lockdown team. You know how I said it should definitely be a heel since theres no way for anyone to outshine Steamboat in his last match in his hometown? Ricky Steamboat and Steve Austin had one of the most underrated rivalries in the history of wrestling. Keiji Mutoh, A.K.A The Great Muta, has been on a retirement tour as of late that is set to end in late February, when he will retire from professional wrestling, ending a 38-year career. [42] Although television segments were shot immediately after WrestleMania IV that made it appear that Steamboat would be facing Valentine in a series of matches, Steamboat left the WWF shortly thereafter. Ric Flair knew it was his last chance to win the World Heavyweight Championship. Tv Writer. Vinnie Vegas vs. Scott Sandlin He also appeared in Major League Wrestling, as a guest matchmaker. WCW/NWA Tag Team Champions Steve Williams & Terry Gordy defeated Tommy Angel & Terry Bronson when Williams pinned Bronson with the Oklahoma Stampede (8/10/92; Center Stage Theatre) [1] He has also made appearances for Ring of Honor where he refereed the first defense of the ROH Pure Wrestling Championship. This dispute culminated in Luger attacking Steamboat on the June 14 Clash of the Champions VII: Guts and Glory, thus turning heel. - Steamboat recalled how he and Ric used to compete on the stairmaster and other exercises. 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