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NWA Starrcade 1990 - "Collision Course"

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The Steel City Smackdown

December 16th, 1990 - Kiel Auditorium, St. Louis, Missouri

In a night that will be remembered for its electrifying matches and shocking upsets, World Championship Wrestling brought the heat to the Midwest with their latest pay-per-view extravaganza. The sold-out crowd of 7,200 at the Kiel Auditorium was treated to a marathon card that featured some of the best wrestling action you'll ever see.

The night began with Beautiful Bobby, sporting his signature blonde locks and a devil-may-care grin, taking down The Z-Man in a singles match that showcased both men's technical skills. The crowd was hot from the opening bell, and Bobby's victory only whet their appetite for what was to come.

The Pat O'Connor International Tag Team Tournament got underway with four first-round matches, each one more thrilling than the last. The Steiner Brothers, making a successful transition to WCW, defeated Col. DeKlerk and Sgt. Krueger in a match that saw Rick Steiner's intensity and Scott Steiner's power on full display. Konnan and Rey Misterio pulled off an upset of their own, taking down Chris Adams and Norman Smiley with a series of high-flying moves. Meanwhile, Mr. Saito and The Great Muta dispatched The Royal Family in a match that showcased the Japanese duo's mastery of grappling and submission holds.

Salman Hashimikov and Victor Zangiev proved to be a force to be reckoned with as they defeated Danny Johnson and Troy Montour in a match that saw the Russian duo's strength and agility on full display. These matches set the tone for what was to come, as the crowd was treated to some of the most exciting tag team wrestling they've ever seen.

The main event portion of the card got underway with Michael Wallstreet putting away Terry Taylor in a singles match that showcased both men's technical skills. The Skyscrapers, consisting of Dan Spivey and Sid Vicious, took down Big Cat and The Motor City Madman in a squash match that was more about setting up their next opponents than anything else.

Ricky Morton and Tommy Rich got the crowd on their feet with their thrilling tag team match against The Fabulous Freebirds. Jimmy Garvin and Michael Hayes put up one heck of a fight, but in the end, it was Ricky and Tommy who emerged victorious.

The tournament action continued as The Steiner Brothers dispatched Konnan and Rey Misterio to advance to the semifinals. Mr. Saito and The Great Muta did the same against Salman Hashimikov and Victor Zangiev, setting up a showdown between these two top-notch teams.

In the main event of the evening, Lex Luger put his NWA United States Heavyweight Title on the line in a bullrope match against Stan Hansen. This one was an old-school brawl for the ages, with both men trading blows and neither giving an inch. In the end, it was Luger who emerged victorious, retaining his title in the process.

The main event of the evening was a Street Fight between Doom (Butch Reed and Ron Simmons) and The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Barry Windham) for the NWA World Tag Team Titles. This one was absolute chaos from start to finish, with both teams leaving it all on the mat. In the end, it was Doom who emerged victorious, retaining their titles in a match that will be remembered for years to come.

The night concluded with The Steiner Brothers and Mr. Saito and The Great Muta facing off in the Pat O'Connor International Tag Team Tournament Final. This one was an instant classic, with all four men giving it their all. In the end, it was The Steiner Brothers who emerged victorious, capturing the tournament title in a match that will be remembered for years to come.

And then, there was Sting. The Stinger took on The Black Scorpion in a Steel Cage Match for the NWA World Heavyweight Title. This one was an absolute war from start to finish, with both men trading blows and neither giving an inch. In the end, it was Sting who emerged victorious, capturing the title in a match that will be remembered for years to come.

As the dust settled on this thrilling night of wrestling, fans left the Kiel Auditorium knowing they had just witnessed something special. The steel city may have been chilly, but the action inside the auditorium was absolutely sizzling. WCW has once again proven themselves to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of professional wrestling.

Final Thoughts

This card was an absolute masterpiece from start to finish. Every match had its moments, and the tournament action kept fans on the edge of their seats. The main event of Sting vs. The Black Scorpion will go down as one of the greatest matches in WCW history. If you missed this show, do yourself a favor and track it down. It's an absolute must-see for any fan of professional wrestling.

Rating: 5/5

Recommendation: This card is a must-watch for fans of all ages. The tournament action was top-notch, the main events were absolutely thrilling, and the overall production value was second to none. If you're looking for a show that will leave you on the edge of your seat from start to finish, look no further than this December 16th, 1990 edition of WCW.

Card Details

  • Date: 16 Dec 1990
  • Promotion: World Championship Wrestling
  • Arena: Kiel Auditorium
  • Attendance: 7200
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 16 Dec 1990

Matches

  1. Beautiful Bobby defeat The Z-Man in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 08:45

  2. The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) defeat Col. DeKlerk and Sgt. Krueger in a Pat O'Connor International Tag Team Tournament First Round Match
    Match Time: 02:12

  3. Konnan and Rey Misterio defeat Chris Adams and Norman Smiley in a Pat O'Connor International Tag Team Tournament First Round Match
    Match Time: 05:29

  4. Mr. Saito and The Great Muta defeat The Royal Family (Jacko Victory and Rip Morgan) in a Pat O'Connor International Tag Team Tournament First Round Match
    Match Time: 05:41

  5. Salman Hashimikov and Victor Zangiev defeat Danny Johnson and Troy Montour in a Pat O'Connor International Tag Team Tournament First Round Match
    Match Time: 03:54

  6. Michael Wallstreet defeat Terry Taylor in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 06:52

  7. The Skyscrapers (Dan Spivey and Sid Vicious) defeat Big Cat and The Motor City Madman in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 01:01

  8. Ricky Morton and Tommy Rich defeat The Fabulous Freebirds (Jimmy Garvin and Michael Hayes) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 06:13

  9. The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) defeat Konnan and Rey Misterio in a Pat O'Connor International Tag Team Tournament Semi Final Match
    Match Time: 02:51

  10. Mr. Saito and The Great Muta defeat Salman Hashimikov and Victor Zangiev in a Pat O'Connor International Tag Team Tournament Semi Final Match
    Match Time: 03:08

  11. Lex Luger(C) defeat Stan Hansen in a NWA United States Heavyweight Title Bullrope Match

  12. Doom (Butch Reed and Ron Simmons)(C) Double Pin The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson and Barry Windham) in a NWA World Tag Team Title Street Fight
    Match Time: 07:19

  13. The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) defeat Mr. Saito and The Great Muta in a Pat O'Connor International Tag Team Tournament Final Match
    Match Time: 10:52

  14. Sting(C) defeat The Black Scorpion in a NWA World Heavyweight Title Steel Cage Match
    Match Time: 18:31

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