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The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling DVD and More

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The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling (2007)

In the 80s, wrestling events in Texas were like rock concerts. Fans flocked to arenas to experience the excitement of World Class Championship Wrestling. But just as quickly as it rose to popularity, WCCW burnt out through a series of traumatic losses.

This two-disc set includes an extensive documentary recounting the history of the company, plus exclusive interviews with Kevin Von Erich, Ric Flair, the Freebirds and unforgettable matches including:

2 out of 3 Falls Match
Duke Keomuka vs. Ricky Starr
Texas Rasslin’

American Heavyweight Championship
Fritz Von Erich vs. King Kong Bundy
Fritz Von Erich Retirement Show at Texas Stadium – June 1982

Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship
Kerry Von Erich vs. Ric Flair
Star Wars of Wrestling - December 1982

Iceman King Parsons / Kevin & David Von Erich vs. The Fabulous Freebirds
(Alternate Commentary: Todd Grisham and Kevin Von Erich)
WCCW – May 1983

6-man Tag Title Match
Fritz, Mike, & Kevin Von Erich vs. The Fabulous Freebirds
David Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions – May 1984

Mix Tag Match“Gentleman� Chris Adams & Sunshine vs. “Gorgeous� Jimmy Garvin & Precious
David Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions – May 1984

The Great Kabuki vs. Kamala
David Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions – May 1984

American Tag Team Championship
Fantastics vs. Midnight Express
2nd David Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions – May 1985

“Gentleman� Chris Adams vs. Kevin Von Erich
(Alternate Commentary: Todd Grisham and Kevin Von Erich)
WCCW – July 1985

Bruiser Brody & The Missing Link vs. One Man Gang & Rick Rude
WCCW – October 1986

Steel Cage Match
Bruiser Brody vs. Abdullah the Butcher
3rd Cotton Bowl Extravaganza – October 1986

Hair vs. Hair Match
Iceman King Parsons vs. Buddy Roberts
Star Wars of Wrestling – December 1983

Here are a few images from this dvd:
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Availability: This title will be released on December 11, 2007.

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