NWA Chi-Town Rumble

WRESTLING WRAP-UP

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - UIC PAVILION

FEBRUARY 20, 1989

The world of professional wrestling was treated to a thrilling night of action at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago as World Championship Wrestling presented their latest pay-per-view extravaganza. The sold-out crowd of 8,000 enthusiastic fans witnessed some of the sport's top talent put on a show for the ages.

MATCH 1: MICHAEL HAYES VS. RUSSIAN ASSASSIN #1

The evening kicked off with Michael Hayes taking on Russian Assassin #1 in a singles match. The "Mouth of the South" showcased his technical prowess, outmaneuvering his opponent to secure a hard-fought victory at 15:48.

MATCH 2: STING VS. BUTCH REED

Next up, Sting faced off against Butch Reed in what turned out to be an intense and physical contest. The "Icon" Sting proved too much for Reed, prevailing after 20 minutes and 7 seconds of action.

MATCH 3: JIM CORNette AND THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS VS. JACK VICTORY, PAUL E. DANGEROUSLY, AND RANDY ROSE

In a Loser Leaves Town Six-Man Tag Team Match, Jim Cornette and The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton and Stan Lane) put their careers on the line against Jack Victory, Paul E. Dangerously, and Randy Rose. In a wild and unpredictable affair, the heels emerged victorious, sending their foes packing in 15:51.

MATCH 4: MIKE ROTUNDA VS. RICK STEINER (NWA WORLD TELEVISION TITLE MATCH)

The NWA World Television Title was on the line as Mike Rotunda challenged Rick Steiner. Despite a spirited effort from Steiner, Rotunda's technical expertise ultimately earned him the title at an impressive 20:07.

MATCH 5: LEX LUGER VS. BARRY WINDHAM (NWA UNITED STATES HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH)

In another title match, Lex Luger defended his NWA United States Heavyweight Championship against Barry Windham. The "Total Package" proved his worth, retaining the gold in a hard-hitting contest.

MATCH 6: THE ROAD WARRIORS VS. THE VARSITY CLUB (NWA WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH)

The main event of the evening saw The Road Warriors (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk) put their NWA World Tag Team Titles on the line against The Varsity Club (Kevin Sullivan and Steve Williams). In a thrilling match that lasted just 8:26, the Warriors successfully retained their belts.

MATCH 7: RICKY STEAMBOAT VS. RIC FLAIR (NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH)

Finally, Ricky Steamboat faced off against Ric Flair in what was billed as an NWA World Heavyweight Title match. In a back-and-forth classic that showcased the best of both men, Steamboat emerged victorious after 25 minutes and 15 seconds of action to claim the gold.

FINAL THOUGHTS

An unforgettable night of professional wrestling has come to a close in Chicago. With some of the sport's top stars on display, World Championship Wrestling has once again set a high standard for future events. The question now is: what's next?

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Card Details

Date: 20 Feb 1989
Promotion: World Championship Wrestling
Arena: UIC Pavilion
Attendance: 8000
Type: Pay Per View
Broadcast Type: Live
Broadcast Date: 20 Feb 1989

Matches

Michael Hayes defeat Russian Assassin #1 in a Singles Match
Match Time: 15:48
Sting defeat Butch Reed in a Singles Match
Match Time: 20:07
Jim Cornette and The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton and Stan Lane) defeat Jack Victory, Paul E. Dangerously and Randy Rose in a Loser Leaves Town Six Man Tag Team Match
Match Time: 15:51
Mike Rotunda(C) defeat Rick Steiner in a NWA World Television Title Match
Lex Luger(C) defeat Barry Windham in a NWA United States Heavyweight Title Match
The Road Warriors (Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior Hawk)(C) defeat The Varsity Club (Kevin Sullivan and Steve Williams) in a NWA World Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 08:26
Ricky Steamboat(C) defeat Ric Flair in a NWA World Heavyweight Title Match