sting vs ricky steamboat
Terry Funk's technical skills are extremely underrated and this match shows so many layers to Funk as a performer. This did not sit well with WWF management as he had been groomed to become a long-term champion. Sting and Cactus Jack had a long-standing feud that dated back to 1991. Tom Zenk & Marcus Alexander Bagwell defeated Paul Lee & John Peterson at 5:59 when Bagwell pinned Lee with the fisherman suplex; during the bout, it was noted Zenk & Bagwell would face Scotty Flamingo & JT Southern the next night on The Main Event Marcus Alexander Bagwell & Tom Zenk vs. Mike Thor & George South [1][18][19] According to Steamboat, Graham thought "Rick Blood" was a good name for a heel, but not a face. Steamboat "hurt" his knee and Flair won the match with a Cradle. What if one of those dates was November 27? Although the company featured some of the most memorable wrestling feuds of the '90s, it didn't always end feuds in the best way. The No DQ match saw Steamboat win the title in a match that happened before Austin turned into the face of wrestling. Paul Orndorff Vs. Ricky Steamboat and Lord Steven Regal wearing the WCW TV title and an interview with Paul Roma & Arn Anderson wearing the NWA & WCW world tag team titles and The Nasty Boys managed by Missy Hyatt carrying the NWA World Tag Team titles in the ring. However, Flair would be attacked by Batista instead of appearing on screen.[86]. Steamboat came back in time for the Survivor Series in November 1987. Original air date June. Recently he showed up on AEW Rampage Grand Slam to help longtime rival Sting defeat the House of Blacks Buddy Matthews and Brody King, and while nothing is known yet, it would be cool to see him do one last tour in the U.S, even if it was only a couple of dates. The story could be that both men know this is the last chance theyll get to wrestle each other, and want to do it one more time on their way(s) out. Sting & Marcus Alexander Bagwell vs. Larry Zbyszko & WCW Tag Team Champion Arn Anderson, 2/29/92: On WWF television prior to the match, Steamboat appeared in a vignette where he stated that he hoped Randy Savage would win his first round match, thus setting up a rematch of last year's WrestleMania match and "one more classic confrontation". WCW US Champion Rick Rude (w/ Madusa) fought Kensuke Sasaki (sub. You can always count on LWOPW to be on top of the major news in the wrestling world, as well as to provide you with analysis, previews, videos, interviews, and editorials on the wrestling world. Ricky Steamboat Making Return to the Ring "The Dragon" will step into the ring for the first time in over 10 years on Nov. 27 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Scotty Flamingo (w/ JT Southern) vs. Johnny B. Badd Steamboat got physical with them, nailing Parker with one of his trademark chops. However, Steamboat was attacked by Chris Jericho, who began to feud with the Hall of Famers. Dustin Rhodes vs. WCW Tag Team Champion Bobby Eaton Barry Windham pinned Richard Morton at 7:01 with the superplex; during the bout, it was noted Ricky Steamboat was scheduled to challenge WCW TV Champion Steve Austin on WCW Saturday Night later that day, but it would be Larry Zbyszko challenging for the title due to Steamboats rib injury sustained at the Great American Bash Arn Anderson, Bobby Eaton, Larry Zbyszko & Rick Rude vs. Sting, Barry Windham, Dustin Rhodes & Ricky Steamboat (WCWSN 22.2.92) - video Dailymotion Watch fullscreen 9 years ago Arn Anderson, Bobby Eaton, Larry Zbyszko & Rick Rude vs. Sting, Barry Windham, Dustin Rhodes & Ricky Steamboat (WCWSN 22.2.92) MegaSting1981 . Of Japanese American descent,[16] Blood sr was born in West Point, New York on February 28, 1953. Think about it. Introduction Below you can see all known star ratings for wrestling matches featuring in Dave Meltzer's Wrestling Observer Newsletter.Please note that ratings are given to the overall match; not to the performers within them. [1] He also refereed another title match in July 2007 between John Cena and Randy Orton in Anaheim, California. Ricky Steamboat battled against WCW United States Champion Rick Rude for 30 minutes, but not for the title, which is such a shame because it was world title worthy. The storytelling in this match summed up why Vader and Jack were able to be so captivating as foes. However, Roberts' fears came true and Steamboat was legitimately knocked out when his forehead hit the concrete. Steamboat would align with Sting in his battle against the Dangerous Alliance, and the next Clash Of The . In the end, Steamboats opponent could be anybody, even someone whos not even on this list. Big Time Wrestling recently announced that wrestling legend, Ricky the Dragon Steamboat will be returning to have a match for the first time in over 12 years on November 27th, in North Carolina, in what has to be assumed will be his last ever match. On subsequent episodes of Superstars and Wrestling Challenge, Steamboat would go on to win numerous squash matches. After losing the title, Steamboat remained the number one contender to the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, a fact that irked fellow babyface U.S. Champion Lex Luger. Luger stood over the fallen Steamboat and arrogantly said, "There lays your number one contender! WCW dropped the ball in many ways with Bret Hart, and his feud against Booker T was another mistake on a long list. [62] At Starrcade, the two fought in a rematch for the title which resulted in a time-limit draw. Shortly after his debut (where he defeated Steve Lombardi on Championship Wrestling), Steamboat was given the gimmick of a babyface nicknamed "the Dragon"; Steamboat's jacket-and-trunks attire was replaced by a keikogi and long tights. Tatanka vs Shawn Michaels at Wrestlemania 9 (w/ Tatanka) 2023-02-23 . Ricky Steamboat battled against WCW United States Champion Rick Rude for 30 minutes, but not for the title, which is such a shame because it was world title worthy. Ricky Steamboat vs. Thomas Rich, 1/25/92: Ron Simmons, Van Hammer, & El Gigante vs. Cactus Jack, Big Van Vader, & Terrance Taylor He likes to be known for his open-mindedness when it comes to all different styles of wrestling, and for an honest, if not somewhat verbose writing style. Sting and Ricky Steamboat, despite being in the same company multiple times over several years, have never had a one-on-one match together, this likely being due to the fact that they were both perennial babyfaces at a time when babyface wrestlers didn't normally face each other or feud. 10/3/92: PN News & Tom Zenk vs. Arn Anderson & Bobby Eaton, 1/18/92: Nikita Koloff vs. John Peterson THE WRESTLER WRESTLING Magazine 3/87 Koloff Savage Vs Steamboat One Man Gang Uwf - $14.91. Rick & Scott Steiner vs. Diamond Dallas Page & Richard Morton Ricky Steamboat. Jarrod Christopher Sullivan is a 23-year-old writer for the Pro Wrestling section of Last Word on Sports. The Super Invader vs. Rick Ryder & Scott Allen (handicap match) Larry Zbyzsko (w/ Madusa) defeated Terry Bronson at 1:50 via submission with a modified half nelson on the mat; after the bout, Zbyzsko hit the brainbuster on Bronson as Madusa distracted the referee; moments later, two enhancement wrestlers came out and helped take Bronson backstage on a stretcher The Dragon was undefeated on television during his 1991 run and lost only one match, a house show bout against Skinner. On the November 22, 1986 edition of Superstars, Steamboat got a shot at the Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship against Macho Man Randy Savage. Buddy Lee Parker Booker T and Bret Hart had a great feud in 1999. Steve Austin & Rick Rude battle Sting & Ricky Steamboat in tag team action: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network. WCW US Champion Rick Rude vs. Ian Weston The family man Steamboat was able to defeat Naitch at Chi-Town Rumble and then controversially retained the title at The Clash Of Champions. [46] All three of Steamboat's matches with Flair were given 5 or more stars by Wrestling Observer Newsletter publisher Dave Meltzer. He went to high school in New York and graduated in 1971 from Boca Ciega High School in Gulfport, Florida, where he was on the school wrestling team. This dispute culminated in Luger attacking Steamboat on the June 14 Clash of the Champions VII: Guts and Glory, thus turning heel. As a longtime veteran himself, Marshall works a style that is basically ripped straight out of the 70s and 80s, so it would suit Steamboat very well for obvious reasons. If people are expecting a 20-minute performance from an old man thats more on them than anyone else. [28][29] Roberts was initially reluctant to deliver the DDT on the concrete floor due to his fear that Steamboat would not be able to stop his head from hitting the floor, which, on this particular occasion, was not covered with protective mats. 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Tom Zenk vs. Tommy Rich The Four Horsemen (wrestling) I Four Horsemen sono stati una stable di wrestling attiva nella National Wrestling Alliance e nella World Championship Wrestling tra gli anni ottanta e novanta. Their battle at Halloween Havoc 1993 was pretty crazy for its time and earned its place as the main event of the show. Jake Roberts & the Barbarian defeated WCW World Champion Ron Simmons & Nikita Koloff when Roberts pinned Koloff following a DDT onto a steel chair behind the referees back (9/29/92; Columbus, GA), 10/24/92: Rick Steiner vs. Sonny Trout Ricky Steamboat and Steve Austin had one of the most underrated rivalries in the history of wrestling. Brian Pillman vs. Rikki Nelson The match lasted less than 15 minutes, but featured a ton of great spots and proved the two teams were at the pinnacle of the division. Steamboat kept the nickname and gimmick for the remainder of his career. Dustin Rhodes defeated Bobby Eaton (w/ Paul E. Dangerously) via disqualification at 7:14 when WCW TV Champion Steve Austin ran out and attacked Rhodes, moments after Rhodes hit the bulldog; Eaton and Dangerously came out with one of the WCW Tag Team Titles, as the match was taped before Eaton & Arn Anderson lost them; after the contest, Barry Windham ran out and aided Rhodes in clearing the ring, 5/16/92: WCW featured countless rivalries that have captivated audiences and culminated in unforgettable matches. Blue Bloods Vs. Harlem Heat Vs. WCW US Champion Rick Rude (w/ Madusa) pinned Nikita Koloff after hitting him with a foreign object when Madusa distracted the referee (10/14/92; Dothan, AL), 10/6/92; Gainesville, GA; Georgia Mountains Center [48] Due to a contract dispute this would be Steamboat's last match of note in WCW in 1989.[1]. Steamboat is a legend in pro wrestling. This is just a list of the people that would be best suited to do the job, and to sell the show, but that doesnt mean theyll pick any of them. [57] He however, won both his first NWA World Tag Team Championship (unrecognized by NWA) and his second WCW World Tag Team Title with Shane Douglas (NWA and WCW titles were unified) on the November 18 Clash of the Champions XXI by defeating Barry Windham and Dustin Rhodes. At Clash Of The Champions 28, the two competed for the US title in a match that, like their feud, is very underrated. While both Snuka and Piper were swiftly eliminated during the match, Steamboat held his own against Jericho, performing his legendary diving crossbody and even a plancha, although Jericho would eventually go on to win the match. This Week In Wrestling History hosted by Don Tony aired back in 2018-2019 and spanned two seasons. Rick & Scott Steiner vs. Chris Sullivan & John Peterson Steamboat mentioned he got engaged. Steve Austin vs. Ron Simmons, 6/20/92: Here are some options that would suit the job well, in no particular order. 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