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NWA WrestleWar 1990 - "Wild Thing"
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- Tails Azimuth
ZOHASH REPORT
WCW Starrcade '90 - A Thrilling Night of Action at the Greensboro Coliseum!
February 25th, 1990, saw the World Championship Wrestling (WCW) present its annual Starrcade extravaganza, live from the Greensboro Coliseum in North Carolina. The packed house of 9,894 enthusiastic fans was treated to a stacked card featuring some of the best professional wrestlers on the planet.
Tag Team Action Kicks Off the Night
The opening bout pitted Buzz Sawyer and Kevin Sullivan against The Dynamic Dudes (Johnny Ace and Shane Douglas) in a high-energy tag team match. The veteran duo of Sawyer and Sullivan emerged victorious, clocking in at 10:15 to set the tone for an unforgettable evening.
Cactus Jack Manson Meets Norman
In a singles matchup that saw Cactus Jack Manson face off against Norman, the underdog managed to pull off the upset, securing the win in 9:33. This early contest showcased the unpredictable nature of wrestling, as Norman's determination and grit paid dividends against the formidable Manson.
Midnight Express Meets Rock 'n' Roll Express
Next up, The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton and Stan Lane) clashed with The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) in a thrilling tag team encounter. After a hard-fought 23:29, the Rock 'n' Roll Express emerged victorious, cementing their reputation as one of WCW's top teams.
Tag Team Chaos Erupts
The first half of the card concluded with The Road Warriors (Animal and Hawk) facing off against The Skyscrapers (Mark Callous and The Masked Skyscraper) in a chaotic Chicago Street Fight. This brutal encounter saw Animal and Hawk overcome their opponents, prevailing in just 4:59.
Freebird Frenzy
Flyin' Brian and The Z-Man took to the ring next, looking to claim the WCW United States Tag Team Titles from Jimmy Garvin and Michael Hayes of The Fabulous Freebirds. In a back-and-forth contest that lasted 24:32, the challengers emerged victorious, adding another notch to their tag team résumé.
Steiner Brothers vs. Andersons
The penultimate match saw The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner) put their NWA World Tag Team Titles on the line against Arn Anderson and Ole Anderson. After a grueling 16:05, the Steiner Brothers successfully defended their championships, solidifying their status as one of WCW's premier teams.
Main Event Mayhem
Finally, the night culminated with Ric Flair facing off against Lex Luger for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. In a contest that saw both men push each other to the limit, Flair ultimately emerged victorious, retaining his title after 38:08 of intense action.
A Night to Remember
Starrcade '90 was an unforgettable night of professional wrestling, featuring some of the best matches and most memorable moments in recent memory. With a stacked card and thrilling performances from top to bottom, this event will undoubtedly be remembered as one of WCW's finest hours.
Card Details
- Date: 25 Feb 1990
- Promotion: World Championship Wrestling
- Arena: Greensboro Coliseum
- Attendance: 9894
- Type: Pay Per View
- Broadcast Type: Live
- Broadcast Date: 25 Feb 1990
Matches
Buzz Sawyer and Kevin Sullivan defeat The Dynamic Dudes (Johnny Ace and Shane Douglas) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 10:15Norman defeat Cactus Jack Manson in a Singles Match
Match Time: 09:33The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) defeat The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton and Stan Lane) in a Tag Team Match
Match Time: 23:29The Road Warriors (Animal and Hawk) defeat The Skyscrapers (Mark Callous and The Masked Skyscraper) in a Tag Team Chicago Street Fight
Match Time: 04:59Flyin' Brian and The Z-Man
(C)defeat The Fabulous Freebirds (Jimmy Garvin and Michael Hayes) in a WCW United States Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 24:32The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner and Scott Steiner)
(C)defeat The Andersons (Arn Anderson and Ole Anderson) in a NWA World Tag Team Title Match
Match Time: 16:05Ric Flair
(C)defeat Lex Luger in a NWA World Heavyweight Title Match
Match Time: 38:08