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Date: July 23rd, 1989 Promotion: World Championship Wrestling (WCW) Location: Baltimore Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, USA Attendance: 12,500 Type: Pay-Per-View (PPV) Broadcast Type: Live Broadcast Date: July 23rd, 1989

In a star-studded event that will be remembered for ages to come, WCW presented "King of the Hill" at the Baltimore Arena. The sold-out crowd witnessed an action-packed card featuring some of the biggest names in professional wrestling. Let's break down the matches and highlight the key takeaways from this thrilling PPV.

Match 1: 50,000 Dollar Triple Crown Two-Ring King Of The Hill Battle Royal In a chaotic opening match, Dan Spivey and Sid Vicious emerged victorious after eliminating an impressive 11 opponents. This wild battle royal set the tone for the evening, showcasing the unpredictable nature of WCW's roster.

Match 2: Flyin' Brian vs. Bill Irwin (Singles Match) Flyin' Brian continued his winning streak by defeating Bill Irwin in a decent match that lasted just under 10 minutes. This victory further solidified Brian's status as a rising star in the promotion.

Match 3: The Skyscrapers (Dan Spivey and Sid Vicious) vs. The Dynamic Dudes (Johnny Ace and Shane Douglas) (Tag Team Match) The Skyscrapers proved their dominance by defeating the Dynamic Dudes in a well-paced tag team match. Their chemistry and power were too much for their opponents to handle.

Match 4: Jim Cornette vs. Paul E. Dangerously (Tuxedo Street Fight) In a bizarre and entertaining match, Jim Cornette outmaneuvered Paul E. Dangerously to secure the win in this unique street fight. This unusual bout added some much-needed humor to the card.

Match 5: The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) vs. The Varsity Club (Kevin Sullivan and Mike Rotunda) (Texas Tornado Tag Team Match) The Steiner Brothers' experience and teamwork paid off as they defeated the Varsity Club in a fast-paced Texas tornado match. This victory further solidified their status as top contenders.

Match 6: Sting vs. The Great Muta (NWA World Television Title Match) Sting successfully defended his NWA World Television Championship against The Great Muta, showcasing his impressive athleticism and technical grappling skills. This win will undoubtedly propel Sting's career to new heights.

Match 7: Lex Luger vs. Ricky Steamboat (NWA United States Heavyweight Title Match) In a thrilling match, Lex Luger retained his NWA United States Heavyweight Championship against Ricky Steamboat. Both competitors displayed their incredible athleticism, but Luger's power ultimately proved too much for the challenger.

Match 8: Steve Williams, The Midnight Express, and The Road Warriors (Bobby Eaton and Stan Lane) vs. The Fabulous Freebirds and The Samoan Swat Team (Jimmy Garvin, Michael Hayes, and Terry Gordy) (War Games Match) The War Games match was an absolute showstopper, featuring some of the biggest names in the promotion. In the end, Steve Williams, The Midnight Express, and The Road Warriors emerged victorious, showcasing their teamwork and determination.

Main Event: Ric Flair vs. Terry Funk (NWA World Heavyweight Title Match) The main event saw Ric Flair successfully defend his NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Terry Funk in a hard-hitting match that left both competitors battered and bruised. This victory cements Flair's status as one of the greatest champions in WCW history.

In conclusion, "King of the Hill" was an unforgettable PPV event that featured some of the best matches of the year. With multiple title changes and thrilling performances from top stars, this card will be remembered for years to come.

Card Details

  • Date: 23 Jul 1989
  • Promotion: World Championship Wrestling
  • Arena: Baltimore Arena
  • Attendance: 12500
  • Type: Pay Per View
  • Broadcast Type: Live
  • Broadcast Date: 23 Jul 1989

Matches

  1. Dan Spivey and Sid Vicious defeat Bill Irwin, Eddie Gilbert, Flyin' Brian, Kevin Sullivan, Mike Rotunda, Ranger Ross, Rick Steiner, Ron Simmons, Scott Hall, Scott Steiner, Steve Williams and Terry Gordy in a 50.000 Dollar Triple Crown Two-Ring King Of The Hill Battle Royal
    Match Time: 10:20

  2. Flyin' Brian defeat Bill Irwin in a Singles Match
    Match Time: 10:18

  3. The Skyscrapers (Dan Spivey and Sid Vicious) defeat The Dynamic Dudes (Johnny Ace and Shane Douglas) in a Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 09:14

  4. Jim Cornette defeat Paul E. Dangerously in a Tuxedo Street Fight
    Match Time: 06:22

  5. The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) defeat The Varsity Club (Kevin Sullivan and Mike Rotunda) in a Texas Tornado Tag Team Match
    Match Time: 04:22

  6. Sting(C) defeat The Great Muta in a NWA World Television Title Match
    Match Time: 08:40

  7. Lex Luger(C) defeat Ricky Steamboat in a NWA United States Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 10:26

  8. Steve Williams, The Midnight Express and The Road Warriors (Bobby Eaton and Stan Lane) defeat The Fabulous Freebirds and The Samoan Swat Team (Jimmy Garvin, Michael Hayes and Terry Gordy) in a War Games Match
    Match Time: 22:18

  9. Ric Flair(C) defeat Terry Funk in a NWA World Heavyweight Title Match
    Match Time: 17:23

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