Wrestling Star Wars

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Wrestling Star Wars, also billed as BTW Star Wars, WCCW Star Wars and WCWA Star Wars was a series of professional wrestling supercard shows promoted by the Dallas, Texas based World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) from 1981 until 1988. From 1961 to 1981 the promotion was known as Big Time Wrestling (BTW) and World Class Wrestling Association (WCWA) from 1986 until 1989. WCCW held multiple Star Wars shows throughout the year, especially on or close to Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. None of the shows were broadcast live, but were instead taped for WCCW's weekly TV shows where several of the matches would air.

Dates, venues, and main events

EventDateCityVenueMain EventRef(s)
Star Wars June 4, 1981Dallas, Texas Reunion Arena Bruiser Brody vs. The Great Kabuki [1] [2]
Star Wars October 25, 1981Dallas, Texas Reunion Arena Al Madril (c) vs Bill Irwin for the NWA Texas Heavyweight Championship [3] [4]
Christmas Star Wars December 25, 1981Dallas, Texas Reunion Arena 14-man, two-ring battle royal [5] [6]
Star Wars March 15, 1982Dallas, Texas The Convention Center Kevin and Kerry Von Erich vs. Gary Hart and King Kong Bundy in a "Texas Death" steel cage match [7] [8]
Star Wars August 15, 1982Dallas, Texas The Convention Center Ric Flair (c) s. Kerry Von Erich for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship [9] [10]
Christmas Star Wars December 25, 1982Dallas, Texas Reunion Arena Ric Flair (c) s. Kerry Von Erich in a steel cage match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship [11] [12]
Star Wars June 17, 1983Dallas, Texas Reunion Arena The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes and Terry Gordy) (c) vs Kerry Von Erich and Bruiser Brody for the WCCW American Tag Team Championship [13]
Independence Day Star Wars July 4, 1983Dallas, Texas Reunion Arena Kerry, Kevin, and David Von Erich vs. The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts) [14]
Labor Day Star Wars September 5, 1983Ft. Worth, Texas The Convention Center

The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts) (c) vs. Kerry, Kevin, and David Von Erich for the WCCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship

[15]
Thanksgiving Star Wars November 24, 1983Dallas, Texas Reunion Arena

Kerry Von Erich vs. Michael Hayes in a "loser leaves town" steel cage match

[16]
Christmas Star Wars December 25, 1983Dallas, Texas Reunion Arena

Kevin and Mike Von Erich vs. The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts in a No disqualification, loser leaves town match

 [17]
Star Wars January 30, 1984Dallas, Texas Reunion Arena Jimmy Garvin (c) vs Chris Adams for the WCCW American Championship [18]
Independence Day Star Wars July 4, 1984Ft. Worth, Texas The Convention Center Chris Adams and Stella Mae French vs Jimmy Garvin and Precious in a "loser leaves town" steel cage match [19]
Labor Day Star Wars September 3, 1984Ft. Worth, Texas The Convention Center The Freebirds (Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts) (c) vs Kerry and Kevin Von Erich in a handicap steel cage loser leaves town elimination for the WCCW World Six-man Tag Team Championship [20]
Thanksgiving Star Wars November 22, 1984Dallas, Texas Reunion Arena Chris Adams vs Kevin Von Erich in a No Disqualification match [21]
Christmas Star Wars December 25, 19,843Dallas, Texas Reunion Arena Ric Flair (c) vs. Kerry Von Erich for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship [22]
Star Wars January 28, 1985Ft. Worth, Texas The Convention Center Mike, Kevin, and Kerry Von Erich vs Chris Adams, Gino Hernandez, and Jake Roberts [23]
Independence Day Star Wars July 4, 1985Ft. Worth, Texas The Convention Center The Dynamic Duo (Chris Adams and Gino Hernandez) vs. Kerry and Kevin Von Erich [24]
Labor Day Star Wars September 2, 1985Ft. Worth, Texas The Convention Center One Man Gang, Mark Lewin, and Jack Victory (c) vs. Brian Adias, Kerry and Kevin Von Erich for the WCCW World Six-Man Tag Team Championship [25]
Thanksgiving Star Wars November 28, 1985Dallas, Texas Reunion Arena The Dynamic Duo (Chris Adams and Gino Hernandez) vs Kerry and Kevin Von Erich in a Steel cage match for the vacant WCCW American Tag Team Championship [26]
Christmas Star Wars December 25, 1985Dallas, Texas Reunion Arena Kerry, Kevin, and Lance Von Erich vs The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts) [27]
Star Wars January 26, 1986Ft. Worth, Texas The Convention Center Bruiser Brody vs One Man Gang in a steel cage chain match [28]
Independence Day Star Wars July 4, 1986Dallas, Texas Reunion Arena Kevin, Mike and Lance Von Erich (C) vs. Butch Reed, Buzz Sawyer and Matt Borne for the WCWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship [29]
Labor Day Star Wars September 1, 1986Ft. Worth, Texas The Convention Center Tournament for the vacant WCWA World Tag Team Championship [30]
Thanksgiving Star Wars November 27, 1986Dallas, Texas Reunion Arena Fritz Von Erich vs Abdullah the Butcher [31]
Christmas Star Wars December 25, 1986Dallas, Texas Reunion Arena Abdullah the Butcher vs Bruiser Brody in a Loser leaves town steel cage match [32]
Star Wars February 2, 1987Ft. Worth, Texas The Convention Center Kerry Von Erich vs. Brian Adias [33]
Labor Day Star Wars September 7, 1987Ft. Worth, Texas The Convention Center Al Perez (c) vs Kevin Von Erich for the WCWA World Heavyweight Championship [34]
Thanksgiving Star Wars November 26, 1987Dallas, Texas Reunion Arena Kerry Von Erich vs Al Perez [35]
Christmas Star Wars December 25, 1987Dallas, Texas Reunion Arena Al Perez (c) vs Kerry Von Erich in a Steel cage match for the WCWA World Heavyweight Championship [36]
Star Wars January 27, 1989Dallas, Texas Dallas Sportatorium Kerry Von Erich vs. Master of Pain [37]
Star Wars March 12, 1989Dallas, Texas Will Rogers Coliseum Robert Fuller and Jimmy Golden (c) vs Kerry Von Erich and Jeff Jarrett for the WCWA World Tag Team Championship [38]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Historical Cards: Wrestling Star Wars (June, 1981. Dallas, Texas)". PWI Presents: 2007 Wrestling Almanak and book of facts. Kappa Publications. p. 172. 2007 Edition.
  3. ↑ "Wrestling Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. October 25, 1981.
  4. ↑ "Historical Cards: Wrestling Star Wars (October 25, 1981. Dallas, Texas)". PWI Presents: 2007 Wrestling Almanak and book of facts. Kappa Publications. p. 172. 2007 Edition.
  5. ↑ "Christmas Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. December 25, 1981.
  6. ↑ "Historical Cards: Wrestling Star Wars (December 25, 1981. Dallas, Texas)". PWI Presents: 2007 Wrestling Almanak and book of facts. Kappa Publications. p. 172. 2007 Edition.
  7. ↑ "Independence Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. March 15, 1982.
  8. ↑ "Historical Cards: Wrestling Star Wars (March 15, 1982. Ft. Worth, Texas)". PWI Presents: 2007 Wrestling Almanak and book of facts. Kappa Publications. p. 172. 2007 Edition.
  9. ↑ "Wrestling Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. August 15, 1982.
  10. ↑ "Historical Cards: Wrestling Star Wars (August 15, 1982. Ft. Worth, Texas)". PWI Presents: 2007 Wrestling Almanak and book of facts. Kappa Publications. p. 172. 2007 Edition.
  11. ↑ "Christmas Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. December 25, 1982.
  12. ↑ "Historical Cards: Christmas Star Wars (December 25, 1982. Dallas, Texas)". PWI Presents: 2007 Wrestling Almanak and book of facts. Kappa Publications. p. 172. 2007 Edition.
  13. ↑ "Wrestling Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. June 17, 1983.
  14. ↑ "Independence Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. July 4, 1983.
  15. ↑ "Labor Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. September 5, 1983.
  16. ↑ "Thanksgiving Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. November 24, 1983.
  17. ↑ "Christmas Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. December 25, 1983.
  18. ↑ "Wrestling Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. January 30, 1984.
  19. ↑ "Independence Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. July 4, 1984.
  20. ↑ "Labor Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. September 3, 1984.
  21. ↑ "Thanksgiving Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. November 22, 1984.
  22. ↑ "Christmas Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. December 25, 1984.
  23. ↑ "Wrestling Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. January 28, 1985.
  24. ↑ "Independence Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. July 4, 1985.
  25. ↑ "Labor Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. September 2, 1985.
  26. ↑ "Independence Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. November 28, 1985.
  27. ↑ "Christmas Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. December 25, 1985.
  28. ↑ "Wrestling Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. January 26, 1986.
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  30. ↑ "Labor Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. September 1, 1986.
  31. ↑ "Thanksgiving Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. November 27, 1986.
  32. ↑ "Christmas Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. December 25, 1986.
  33. ↑ "Wrestling Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. February 2, 1987.
  34. ↑ "Laborday Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. September 7, 1987.
  35. ↑ "Thanksgiving Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. November 26, 1987.
  36. ↑ "Christmas Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. December 25, 2015.
  37. ↑ "Wrestling Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. January 27, 1989.
  38. ↑ "Wrestling Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. March 12, 1989.
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