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Posted: March 21st, 2008.
In the 80s, wrestling events in Texas were like rock concerts. Fans flocked to arenas to experience the excitement ofWorld Class Championship Wrestling. But just as quickly as it rose to popularity, WCCW burnt out through a series oftraumatic losses.
This two-disc set includes an extensive documentary recounting the history of the company, plus exclusive interviews withKevin Von Erich, Ric Flair, the Freebirds and unforgettable matches including:
- 2 out of 3 Falls Match: Duke Keomuka vs. Ricky Starr – Texas Rasslin’
- American Heavyweight Championship: Fritz Von Erich vs. King Kong Bundy – Fritz Von Erich Retirement Show at Texas Stadium June 1982
- Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship: Kerry Von Erich vs. Ric Flair – Star Wars of Wrestling – December 1982
- Iceman King Parsons / Kevin & David Von Erich vs. The Fabulous Freebirds: (Alternate Commentary: Todd Grisham and Kevin Von Erich) – WCCW May 1983
- 6-man Tag Title Match: Fritz, Mike, & Kevin Von Erich vs. The Fabulous Freebirds – David Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions May 1984
- Mix Tag Match: Gentleman Chris Adams & Sunshine vs. Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin & Precious – David Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions May 1984
- The Great Kabuki vs. Kamala: David Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions May 1984
- American Tag Team Championship: Fantastics vs. Midnight Express – 2nd David Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions May 1985
- Gentleman Chris Adams vs. Kevin Von Erich: (Alternate Commentary: Todd Grisham and Kevin Von Erich) – WCCW July 1985
- Bruiser Brody & The Missing Link vs. One Man Gang & Rick Rude: WCCW October 1986
- Steel Cage Match: Bruiser Brody vs. Abdullah the Butcher – 3rd Cotton Bowl Extravaganza October 1986
- Hair vs. Hair Match: Iceman King Parsons vs. Buddy Roberts – Star Wars of Wrestling December 1983
The DVD is released on April 21st, 2008, it comes on 2 discs and runs for 5hrs 51mins and retails for £19.99,but is currently on Amazon at the link above for £14.99.
News page content input by Dominic Robinson, 2008.
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