Here are some options that would suit the job well, in no particular order. Dynamic Dudes Junkyard Dog vs. Butch Reed Steiner Brothers vs. Gilbert Brothers Dick Murdoch vs. Bob Orton Jr. Sting vs. Iron Sheik Lex Luger vs. Great Muta Road Warriors vs. Freebirds (Michael Hayes & Terry Gordy) Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat 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. Ray and Steve cover the weekend news and notes for May 6th, 1989 before diving into the WrestleWar '89 PPV Watch-Along on the WWE Network. Steve Austin vs. Larry Zbyszko Marcus Alexander Bagwell & Tom Zenk vs. Mike Thor & George South Their feud began when Roberts attacked him before their match on the May 3 Saturday Night's Main Event VI, which did not occur due to Roberts assaulting Steamboat. Vinnie Vegas vs. Todd Champion This caused WWE to take down any storyline information related to that attack. However, Steamboat was attacked by Chris Jericho, who began to feud with the Hall of Famers. [20], In 1977, Steamboat entered the National Wrestling Alliance-sanctioned Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP) (which ran under the concurrent brand names "Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling" and "Wide World Wrestling"later "World Wide Wrestling"as well as airing syndicated TV programs under those respective names), where he would remain for the next eight years of his career. In the end, Steamboats opponent could be anybody, even someone whos not even on this list. In his first televised appearance on TBS since 1994, Steamboat was the guest timekeeper on the August 17, 2022 edition of AEW Dynamite. Johnny B. Badd vs. Mike Vance The story could be that both men know this is the last chance theyll get to wrestle each other, and want to do it one more time on their way(s) out. Ricky Steamboat battled against WCW United States Champion Rick Rude for 30 minutes, but not for the title, which is such a shame because it was world title worthy. Rick Steamboat Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Weight 237 lbs (108 kg) Born February 28, 1953 (age 69) Birth Place West Point, New York Resides Charlotte, North Carolina Billed from Honolulu, Hawaii Charlotte, North Carolina Trainer Verne Gagne The Iron Sheik Debut 1976 Retired 1994 Flair (Bash 90); Lex Luger vs. Barry Windham (Bash 91) Big Josh vs. Greg Valentine, 7/18/92 featured an opening announcement by Jim Ross of the title victories by Big Van Vader and Steve Williams & Terry Gordy at the Great American Bash; included footage of the final minutes of the Williams & Gordy vs. Dustin Rhodes & Barry Windham NWA Tag Team Title tournament finals match from the Bash; featured an ad promoting the new WCW Magazine; included a segment of Missy Does the Mail in which Missy Hyatt introduced footage of how Brad Armstrong won the WCW Light Heavyweight Title from Scotty Flamingo July 5 at the Omni, followed by a backstage promo by Armstrong on his title win; Missy then discussed the Armstrong vs. Jushin Liger match later that day on WCW Saturday Night; featured footage from the closing moments of the Vader vs. Sting match at the Bash: 2 Cold Scorpio & Marcus Alexander Bagwell vs. Southern Posse WCW TV Champion Lord Steven Regal vs. Todd Champion Ricky Steamboat vs. Bill Payne 2/26/94: Sting, Brian Pillman, & Dustin Rhodes vs. the Claw, the Terrorist, & Denny Brown WCW Tag Team Champions the Nasty Boys vs. Scott Sandlin & Randy Hogan Thunder & Lightning vs. JD Wolfe & Big Daddy WCW delivered some absolutely awesome feud-ending matches throughout its history. Ron Simmons pinned Richard Morton at 5:26 with the powerslam, 8/10/92; Atlanta, GA; Center Stage Theatre Larry Zbyszko vs. Todd Champion [34] On the January 3, 1987 Saturday Night's Main Event IX, Steamboat returned from his injury and prevented Savage from attacking George Steele like he had done to Steamboat six weeks prior. Tony Atlas vs. Scott Allen WCW TV Champion Steve Austin vs. Mike Graham Brian Pillman vs. Sgt. Sting & Ricky Steamboat vs. Steve Austin & Rick Rude: Clash of the Champions XIX: 16 giugno 1992 Charleston, Carolina del Sud McAlister Field House: Terry Gordy & "Dr. Death" Steve Williams vs. [73] The latter part of 2004 saw Steamboat feud with Mick Foley over which style of wrestling was superior, pure wrestling or hardcore wrestling. He trained under Verne Gagne, and first made his name in the old Mid-Atlantic territory in the Carolinas. 2 Cold Scorpio pinned Mustafa Saied with the 450 splash (12/1/92; Gainesville, GA) [26], After a victory over Hercules Hernandez at the Los Angeles portion of WrestleMania 2,[27] Steamboat began his next feud with Jake "The Snake" Roberts. 2: . On subsequent episodes of Superstars and Wrestling Challenge, Steamboat would go on to win numerous squash matches. At Clash Of The Champions 28, the two competed for the US title in a match that, like their feud, is very underrated. [1] On April 1, 2007, he made an appearance at WrestleMania 23 while various other legends were having a small dance party in the background. [77] In early 2006, Ricky Steamboat told WWE management that he would like to come out of retirement at WrestleMania 22 and work a match with Ric Flair, but the idea was nixed. Buddy Lee Parker with an armdrag takeover (11/3/92; Anderson, SC) 13 of the Top 500 Singles Wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003, Ranked No. WCW TV Champion Steve Austin vs. Tom Zenk, 9/26/92: From June to August 2009, Steamboat worked in house shows against Chris Jericho, Drew McIntrye, and Sheamus. Download Tom and Jeff do a deep dive into this all-time classic! 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: It was his first singles match since 1994. Buddy Lee Parker, Joe Cazana, & Bob Cook when Koloff pinned Cazana with the Russian Sickle Episode 08: NWA WrestleWar '89 - FLAIR VS. STEAMBOAT. The pair competed in four classics and one of them included the last match of their long-running feud. 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. 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. Brian Pillman pinned Ian Weston with a clip to the knee (11/10/92; Gainesville, GA) [82], Steamboat's last match was teaming with his son Richie, as they defeated Trent Barretta and Caylen Croft at Florida Championship Wrestling's Father's Day Salute on June 18, 2010. For online dispatches please allow 2-3 Business Days for packages to be shipped. [13] He also won the Television title (which by that point had been renamed NWA World Television Championship) a second time. We revisit this incredible rivalry. . Larry Zbyzsko (w/ Madusa) defeated Terry Bronson at 1:50 via submission with a modified half nelson on the mat; after the bout, Zbyzsko hit the brainbuster on Bronson as Madusa distracted the referee; moments later, two enhancement wrestlers came out and helped take Bronson backstage on a stretcher However, on occasion, the title was defended in other promotions through arrangements made with Mid-Atlantic. Slaughter and Don Kernodle; Steamboat and Youngblood being turned on by their friends Jack and Jerry Brisco; Steamboat in a shocking (and emotional) feud against former mentor McDaniel; and his last great series in the territory, feuding with Tully Blanchard over the NWA TV title. Sting, Dustin Rhodes, Barry Windham & Ricky Steamboat vs. Rick Rude, Arn Anderson, Bobby Eaton & Larry Zbyszko (WCW Saturday Night 02.22.1992) MegaSting1981 . Johnny B. Badd vs. Firebreaker Chip WCW US Champion Rick Rude vs. Butch Malone He later moved on to being an Ambassador. Tom Zenk vs. Tommy Rich Harley Race helped Vader win, which left some fans very unhappy. 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. Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin defeated WCW US Tag Team Champions Terry Taylor & Greg Valentine via disqualification at 6:29 when Taylor threw Garvin over the top rope; prior to the bout, it was announced the 16 teams that would compete for the NWA Tag Team Titles would be announced that night on WCW Saturday Night, with guest Jason Hervey; after the match, Taylor dropped Garvin with a piledriver on the floor before Hayes was double teamed in the ring while locked in Valentines figure-4; moments later, several referees came out to clear the ring, 4/6/92; Macon, GA; Coliseum Free shipping for many products! Dustin Rhodes, Ricky Steamboat, & Nikita Koloff vs. Arn Anderson, Larry Zbyszko, & Bobby Eaton Jarrett could have an easy payday by basically just being Ric Flair for a night; that is, play the role of Flair in a Flair/Steamboat match. WCW US Champion Rick Rude vs. Larry Santo Sting & Marcus Alexander Bagwell vs. Larry Zbyszko & WCW Tag Team Champion Arn Anderson, 2/29/92: [65] Their final singles match was on Main Event in July which ended on a disqualification when Steve Austin interfered. Barry Windham & Dustin Rhodes vs. Sonny Trout & Pat Rose Think about it. [31] Their feud finally ended on the October 4 Saturday Night's Main Event VII, when Steamboat defeated Roberts in their Snake Pit rematch. Several weeks after winning the Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship, Steamboat asked WWF owner Vince McMahon for some time off to be with his wife Bonnie, who was expecting the birth of their first son, Richard, Jr. 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: Ron Simmons vs. the Medic The match was 45 minutes full of action. This dispute culminated in Luger attacking Steamboat on the June 14 Clash of the Champions VII: Guts and Glory, thus turning heel. Flair joked that he's the only guy in wrestling that paid three women alimony at the same time and Sting laughed. 3 hour 33 minutes Posted Oct 4, 2020 at 11:00 pm. [82], On June 28, 2010, he returned to WWE Raw to promote his new DVD only to be attacked and injured by The Nexus. 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 Sting defeated Chuck Coates at 1:32 via submission with the Scorpion Deathlock following a Stinger Splash in the corner WCW World Champion Ron Simmons, WCW/NWA Tag Team Champions Barry Windham & Dustin Rhodes defeated WCW US Champion Rick Rude (w/ Madusa), Jake Roberts, & Cactus Jack at 10:15 when Simmons pinned Cactus with the powerslam as the four other men fought on the floor (9/29/92; Columbus, GA), 11/7/92: [53] Their rivalry culminated in a non-title Iron Man Challenge at Beach Blast, which Steamboat won. Some feuds had their best match as a legendary rivalry came to end. 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