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World Class Wrestling Association (WCWA), based out of Dallas, Texas held a number of major professional wrestling super shows under the name Wrestling Star Wars between 1981 and 1989, with five of these being held in 1987.

Wrestling Star Wars (February)

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Wrestling Star Wars (February 1987)
PromotionWorld Class Wrestling Association
DateFebruary 2, 1987[1]
CityFt. Worth, Texas[1]
VenueThe Convention Center[1]
Event chronology
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Christmas Star Wars
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4th Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions
WCWA Star Wars chronology
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Christmas
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Labor Day

Wrestling Star Wars (February 1987) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on February 2, 1987. The show was produced and scripted by the Dallas, Texas-based World Class Wrestling Association (WCWA) professional wrestling promotion and held in their home area, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas. Several matches from the show were taped for WCWA's television shows and broadcast in the weeks following the show. The show was the 27th overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology and was held at the Fort Worth Convention Center with an estimated 18,000 seat capacity when configured for professional wrestling shows.

Results

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No.Results[1][3]Stipulations
1Steve Simpson defeated Roberto SotoSingles match
2The Dingo Warrior defeated Bob Bradley (c)Singles match for the WCWA Texas Heavyweight Championship[2]
3Matt Borne defeated Scott CaseySingles match
4Red River Jack defeated Killer Tim BrooksSingles match
5David Manning defeated Gary HartSingles match
6Kevin Von Erich (c) defeated Al MadrilSingles match for the WCWA World Heavyweight Championship
7Abdullah the Butcher defeated Tony Atlas via countoutSingles match
8The Fantastics (Bobby Fulton and Tommy Rogers) vs. The Rock 'n' Roll RPMs (Tommy Lane and Mike Davis) ended in a double count-outTag team match
9Kerry Von Erich defeated Brian AdiasSingles match
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Labor Day Star Wars

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Labor Day Star Wars (1987)
PromotionWorld Class Wrestling Association
DateSeptember 7, 1987[4]
CityFort Worth, Texas[4]
VenueThe Convention Center[4]
Attendance6,000[4]
Event chronology
← Previous
4th Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions
Next →
4th Cotton Bowl Extravaganza
WCWA Star Wars chronology
← Previous
February 1987
Next →
Thanksgiving

Labor Day Star Wars (1987) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on September 7, 1987. The show was produced and scripted by the Dallas, Texas-based World Class Wrestling Association (WCWA) professional wrestling promotion and held in their home area, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas. Several matches from the show were taped for WCWA's television shows and broadcast in the weeks following the show. The show was the 28th overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology. The show, held at the Fort Worth Convention Center, drew 6,000 spectators out if its estimated 18,000 seat capacity when configured for professional wrestling shows.

Results

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No.Results[3][4]Stipulations
1The Spoiler defeated Tony FalkCountry whipping match
2Vince Apollo defeated Vic SteamboatSingles match
3Killer Tim Brooks defeated Al MadrilSingles match
4The Spoiler and Matt Borne defeated Ted Arcidi and Percy PringleTug of war
5Ted Arcidi (c) defeated Matt BorneSingles match for the WCWA Texas Heavyweight Championship
6Steve and Shaun Simpson defeated Eric Embry and Frankie Lancaster (c)Tag team match for the WCWA World Tag Team Championship[5]
7Tony Atlas (c) defeated Brian AdiasSingles match for the WCWA Texas Brass Knuckles Championship
8Al Perez (c) defeated Kevin Von Erich via countout.Singles match for the WCWA World Heavyweight Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Thanksgiving Star Wars

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Thanksgiving Star Wars (1987)
PromotionWorld Class Wrestling Association
DateNovember 26, 1987[6]
CityDallas, Texas[6]
VenueReunion Arena[6]
Attendance7,000[6]
Event chronology
← Previous
4th Cotton Bowl Extravaganza
Next →
Christmas Star Wars 1987
WCWA Star Wars chronology
← Previous
Labor Day
Next →
Christmas

Thanksgiving Star Wars (1987) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on November 26, 1987. The show was produced and scripted by the Dallas, Texas-based World Class Wrestling Association (WCWA) professional wrestling promotion and held in their home area, Dallas, Texas. Several matches from the show were taped for WCWA's television shows and broadcast in the weeks following the show. The show was the 30th overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology. The show, held at the Reunion Arena, drew 7,000 spectators out of its approximately 21,000 seat capacity.

Results

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No.Results[3][6]StipulationsTimes
1Killer Tim Brooks defeated Vic SteamboatSingles match
2Kerry Von Erich defeated The ThingSingles match00:57
3Frankie Lancaster defeated Al MadrilSingles match
4The Spoiler defeated Tony FalkSingles match
5Chris Adams and Matt Borne defeated The Iron Sheik and The Thing by disqualificationTag team match
6Shaun Simpson defeated Eric Embry (c)Singles match for the WCWA World Light Heavyweight Championship[7]
7Kevin Von Erich defeated Al Perez"Texas death" match
8Kerry Von Erich defeated Brian AdiasSingles match
9Kerry Von Erich defeated Al PerezSingles match
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

Christmas Star Wars

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Christmas Star Wars (1987)
PromotionWorld Class Wrestling Association
DateDecember 25, 1987[8]
CityDallas, Texas[8]
VenueReunion Arena[8]
Attendance2,623[8]
Event chronology
← Previous
Thanksgiving Star Wars
Next →
5th Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions
WCWA Star Wars chronology
← Previous
Thanksgiving
Next →
January 1989

Christmas Star Wars (1987) was a professional wrestling supercard show that was held on December 25, 1987. The show was produced and scripted by the Dallas, Texas-based World Class Wrestling Association (WCWA) professional wrestling promotion and held in their home area, Dallas, Texas. Several matches from the show were taped for WCWA's television shows and broadcast in the weeks following the show. The show was the 31st overall show in the "Wrestling Star Wars" event chronology. The show, at the Reunion Arena, drew 2,623 spectators out of its approximately 21,000 seat capacity.

Results

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No.Results[3][8]Stipulations
1The Missing Link defeated Vince ApolloSingles match
2The Real Thing defeated Jason SterlingSingles match
3Brian Adias vs. Bill Irwin ended in a double count-outSingles match
4The Fantastics (Bobby Fulton and Tommy Rogers) defeated Jack Victory and John TatumTag team match
5Kerry Von Erich won the match24-man pole battle royal
6Matt Borne (c) defeated The Iron SheikSingles match for the WCWA Texas Heavyweight Championship
7Jeff Raitz defeated Tony FalkSingles match
8Eric Embry defeated Shaun Simpson (c)Steel Cage match for the WCWA World Light Heavyweight Championship[7]
9Kevin Von Erich, Chris Adams and Steve Simpson defeated the Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy, Buddy Roberts and Iceman Parsons)Steel Cage Match for the vacant WCWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship[9]
10Al Perez (c) defeated Kerry Von ErichSteel cage match for the WCWA World Heavyweight Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Wrestling Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. February 2, 1987.
  2. ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2006). "(Texas) Dallas: NWA Texas Heavyweight Title". Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. p. 271. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
  3. ^ a b c d "Historical Cards: Christmas Star Wars (December 25, 1982. Dallas, Texas)". PWI Presents: 2007 Wrestling Almanak and book of facts. Kappa Publications. p. 175. 2007 Edition.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Laborday Day Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. September 7, 1987.
  5. ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2006). "(Texas) Dallas: NWA American Tag Team Title". Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. p. 271. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
  6. ^ a b c d e "Thanksgiving Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. November 26, 1987.
  7. ^ a b Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2006). "(Texas) Dallas: World Class Wrestling Association Light Heavyweight Title". Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. p. 272. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
  8. ^ a b c d e "Christmas Star Wars". Pro Wrestling History. December 25, 2015.
  9. ^ Royal Duncan & Gary Will (2006). "(Texas) Dallas: World Class 6-Man Tag Team Title". Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. pp. 271–272. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.