WCCW New Year's Star Wars 26.01.1983
Austin, TX
Attendance: 15.887
TV rating: 0.02
Show rating: 68
In his office, Fritz von Erich announces that Ric Flair won't be at the show tonight as he was probably too scared and decided to take another booking instead. The NWA board of directors has been notified and they decided that Flair will defend the NWA World Title on WCCW TV next Thursday! Tonight, Dory Funk Jr. will replace Flair instead so the legendary Funk brothers are back in Texas (67)
Jimmy Garvin (w/ Sunshine) def. Terry Taylor holding the ropes for leverage in 14:41 (51)
Marc Lowrence interviews a disappointed Taylor, who swear that it's not over (62)
The debuting Bobby Eaton def. Brian Adias in 8:50 (58)
Marc Lowrence interviews The Freebirds. Buddy Roberts says he offered to replace Ric Flair, but Fritz refused as he's scared he will hurt his boys, so he actually offered a NWA World Title shot for next Thursday! (48)
The Spoiler def. Iceman Parsons after a lowblow in 7:59 (45)
Marc Lowrence interviews Chris Adams and Tommy Rich, who seem excited about the chance to face The Freebirds (64)
NWA American Tag Team Titles: Michael Hayes & Terry Gordy (c) (w/ Buddy Roberts) def. Chris Adams & Tommy Rich in 13:16 when Gordy pins an injured Rich (41)
Marc Lowrence interviews the von Erichs, they got a lot of respect for the Funks (68)
The Great Kabuki, Magic Dragon & Checkmate (w/ Armand Hussein) def. Al Madril, José Lothario & Matt Borne in 9:46 when Kabuki pins Madril (48)
Marc Lowrence interviews King Kong Bundy and Skandor Akbar about his match with Kevin von Erich (70)
NWA American Heavyweight Title No Disqualification Match: Kevin von Erich (c) def. King Kong Bundy in 11:54 when Akbar throws in the towel for the bloody Bundy (53)
Marc Lowrence interviews the Funks, who are really disappointed about Ric Flair's behaviour and want to give Austin the show they deserve (74)
David von Erich & Kerry von Erich def. Terry Funk & Dory Funk Jr. in 20:13 when Kerry rolls up Dory (72)
Postmatch, all 4 men shake hands and the von Erichs pay respect to the Funks. The Freebirds are watching from the stage and are not happy (75)
Show notes
- I am really happy with the show, it was a success and it raised our popularity all over the country! Still upset about the Ric Flair incident, though...
- I was told that the WWF show in Mid Atlantic only drew 258 fans and Flair wrestled George Steele. Not exactly super appealing if you ask me
- I took David, Kerry and Terry Funk aside and complimented them for the great performances and they seemed happy about the nod
- I will definitely bring the Funks back, the crowd loves them and they love Texas. I will use them as an attraction though, a few times a year. Actually Terry had an idea and I think I might do what he suggested...
- The crowd loved the main event and was also happy about seeing Fritz, I will keep using him on screen whenever needed. Adias/Eaton also had a good reaction for an undercard match
- I will need to script Kerry, Buddy Roberts and Al Madril's promos going forward
- Freebirds vs. Rich/Adams was ruined as Gordy injured Rich thigh's muscle with a botched move. Rich should only miss a few days and there was no heat over this
- Sunshine and Sherri interacted in a great way and the crowd was into it... I might do something more with them. The Garvin/Taylor feud is doing ok so far and they seem happy to have a rematch down the road