Ron Simmons & Big Josh vs. Vinnie Vegas & Mr. Hughes [1] Ricky Steamboat has been the special referee in main event matches between John Cena, Triple H, and/or Edge at WWE house shows. [79] He made another appearance on WWE television during Ric Flair's farewell on the March 31, 2008 edition of Raw. 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 PN News & Tom Zenk vs. Arn Anderson & Bobby Eaton, 1/18/92: [67] On the August 24 Clash of the Champions XXVIII, he got a rematch against Austin where Steamboat hurt his back,[68] but managed to pin Austin for the United States Heavyweight Championship. [78] He also briefly appeared at the Vengeance: Night of Champions pay-per-view, being recognized as a former Intercontinental Champion. Tex Slazenger & Shanghai Pierce defeated Rikki Nelson & Chris Sullivan when Slazenger got the pin with a reverse DDT (11/10/92; Gainesville, GA), 12/19/92 featured the Barry Windham vs. TA McCoy match from the 12/12/92 Worldwide: [1][17], He went from the AWA to Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWF). This dispute culminated in Luger attacking Steamboat on the June 14 Clash of the Champions VII: Guts and Glory, thus turning heel. [24] On the January 4, 1986 Saturday Night's Main Event IV, his intense feud with Muraco ended after he and the JYD beat Muraco and Fuji in a tag team match. [43] This earned him a shot at the title at Chi-Town Rumble where Steamboat defeated Flair in the main event for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. This article is about Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. Steve Austin vs. Larry Zbyszko Nasty Boys 6. Raw 2011 in 2010, and has since appeared in WWE All Stars, WWE '12, WWE 2K14, WWE 2K16 (two versions; one DLC), WWE 2K17 and WWE 2K18 as an unlockable character, WWE 2K19 as DLC in the game's Ric Flair-themed "Wooooo!" Arn Anderson & Bobby Eaton defeated Larry Santo & Joey Maggs when Santo submitted to Andersons armbar (10/6/92; Gainesville, GA) [30] They later battled each other in a Snake Pit match (no DQ) in front of 74,000 fans at The Big Event in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, which Steamboat won with a small package despite Roberts dominating virtually the entire match to that point. Keiji Mutoh, A.K.A The Great Muta, has been on a retirement tour as of late that is set to end in late February, when he will retire from professional wrestling, ending a 38-year career. Big Josh vs. Greg Valentine, 7/18/92 featured an opening announcement by Jim Ross of the title victories by Big Van Vader and Steve Williams & Terry Gordy at the Great American Bash; included footage of the final minutes of the Williams & Gordy vs. Dustin Rhodes & Barry Windham NWA Tag Team Title tournament finals match from the Bash; featured an ad promoting the new WCW Magazine; included a segment of Missy Does the Mail in which Missy Hyatt introduced footage of how Brad Armstrong won the WCW Light Heavyweight Title from Scotty Flamingo July 5 at the Omni, followed by a backstage promo by Armstrong on his title win; Missy then discussed the Armstrong vs. Jushin Liger match later that day on WCW Saturday Night; featured footage from the closing moments of the Vader vs. Sting match at the Bash: 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: Tom Zenk & Johnny Gunn defeated Fred Avery & Chic Donovan when Gunn pinned Avery with the Thesz Press (12/1/92; Gainesville, GA). Ricky Steamboat vs. WCW TV Champion Steve Austin, 2/15/92 included the Ron Simmons & Abdullah the Butcher vs. Cactus Jack & Mr. Hughes match from the 2/2/92 Main Event: Barry Windham vs. Randy Starr However, Roberts' fears came true and Steamboat was legitimately knocked out when his forehead hit the concrete. Ricky Steamboat vs. Ric Flair WrestleWar 1989 Midnight Express vs. His home-state is Connecticut, although he was born in Pennsylvania on February 23rd, 1999. Ron Simmons & the Junkyard Dog vs. Vinnie Vegas & Diamond Dallas Page, 4/18/92: Only after assurances by Steamboat that he would protect himself did Roberts agree to it. WCW Tag Team Champion Arn Anderson vs. Larry Santo Ricky The Dragon Steamboat Brand new in mint condition Pro wrestling crate 394489959743. 23: 20.02.1983: Scotty Flamingo (w/ JT Southern) vs. Terry Bronson Blood is the older brother of professional wrestler Vic Steamboat. 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. Terry Funk's technical skills are extremely underrated and this match shows so many layers to Funk as a performer. Feuds # Promotion: Title: Timeframe: 1: Jericho, die Legenden und die Wiedergeburt des Drachen: 01/2009 - 04/2009: 2: Die Jahrhundertfehde: Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat: 01/1989 - 05/1989: Its already confirmed that Sting will be taking part in Keiji Mutohs retirement match, but its not the only one his participation in could help. Following the beat down, Muraco and Fuji then used Steamboat's karate black belt to hang him outside the ring from the top rope before Steamboat was finally saved by Tito Santana and the Junkyard Dog. However, on occasion, the title was defended in other promotions through arrangements made with Mid-Atlantic. Steamboat made his comeback to wrestling in January 1989 and returned to the NWA (specifically, NWA affiliate World Championship Wrestling) on the January 21, 1989 edition of World Championship Wrestling (it would later become the name of the promotion) as a surprise tag team partner of "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert against NWA World Champion, Ric Flair and Barry Windham in a tag team match that saw Steamboat pin Flair. In 1991, SuperBrawl featured one of the best tag team matches in the history of WCW. Like the Mutoh idea, it would be best suited to a shorter match, but thats okay. Barry Windham pinned Terry Taylor with the superplex (8/10/92; Center Stage Theatre) Tatanka vs Shawn Michaels at Wrestlemania 9 (w/ Tatanka) 2023-02-23 . 2/15/92 - included the Ron Simmons & Abdullah the Butcher vs. Cactus Jack & Mr. Hughes match from the 2/2/92 Main Event: Johnny B. Badd vs. Paul Lee WCW US Champion Rick Rude vs. Brad Armstrong Sting vs. Big Van Vader. Hulk Hogan Vs. Listen to Episode 10: NWA June '89 (6/03 - 6/11/89) - Funk Introduces "Rick Flaire", an episode of The Wrestling Memory Grenade, easily on Podbay - the best podcast player on the web. 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. Rick & Scott Steiner vs. Chris Sullivan & John Peterson WCW/NWA Tag Team Champions Ricky Steamboat & Shane Douglas defeated Tex Slazenger & Shanghai Pierce at 5:30 when Douglas pinned Slazenger after Slazenger sustained Steamboat's crossbody off the top; after the bout, Jesse Ventura interviewed the champions at ringside where they accepted the challenge to face Steve Austin and Brian Pillman the . Ric Flair and Terry Funk had a great feud in 1989. . Scotty Flamingo vs. Larry Santo On the November 22, 1986 edition of Superstars, Steamboat got a shot at the Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship against Macho Man Randy Savage. Ricky Steamboat & Sting defeat Ric Flair & Steve Austin. The last match of Booker T and Bret Hart's final feud saw the two compete for a shot at the WCW United States Heavyweight Title. -Ricky Steamboat vs. Terry Funk (Clash of the Champions VII, June 14, 1989) **** -Sting vs. The day after his dark match loss, Steamboat gave his notice to WWF management and then quit the company shortly thereafter. His first televised match was on the March 30 edition of Superstars when he defeated the Brooklyn Brawler with his signature diving crossbody. Barry Windham & Dustin Rhodes vs. Sonny Trout & Pat Rose Steamboat, who had been brought in by JCP booker George Scott on the recommendation of Wahoo McDaniel, was initially billed as a babyface protege of Wahoo and barely spoke above whispers in interviews. NWA World Heavyweight Title: Ric Flair (c) vs. Ricky Steamboat - Time Limit Draw (60:00) MACW Boogie Jam 1984 - Event @ Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA. Steamboat is a legend in pro wrestling. 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 . Rick & Scott Steiner vs. Bob Cook & Dave Diamond 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. Back by Popular Demand! WCW dropped the ball in many ways with Bret Hart, and his feud against Booker T was another mistake on a long list. Magnus says TNA . He is a WWE Hall of Fame member and considered to be one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. The chances of this, however, are unlikely. 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WCW TV Champion Steve Austin & Larry Zbyszko vs. Scott Allen & an unknown 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. Cactus Jack and Big Van Vader had one of the most captivating feuds of 1993. Ron Simmons, Big Josh, WCW Light Heavyweight Champion Brian Pillman, & Tom Zenk vs. WCW US Champion Rick Rude, Larry Zbyszko, WCW Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Bobby Eaton, 4/25/92: Ricky Steamboat. Marshall is also one of the great minds in the wrestling business today, and could probably tackle the task of structuring the match in a way that makes things easier for Steamboat. Steve Austin vs. Joey Maggs Big Van Vader vs. Larry Corey WCW US Champion Rick Rude (w/ Paul E. Dangerously) pinned Big Josh at 9:51 with the Rude Awakening after hitting Josh in the stomach with Dangerouslys phone, 4/4/92: Back to the logical choices that make the most sense, Jeff Jarrett is a great candidate for this job. However, on July 1, WWE's website announced that the prior night, Steamboat felt legitimate pain in his neck and shoulders and as a result, was now legitimately hospitalized. Il gruppo originale era formato da Arn Anderson, Ole Anderson, Ric Flair e Tully Blanchard . Harley Race helped Vader win, which left some fans very unhappy. 10/10/92: Rude took a commanding 3-1. Sting vs. Mr. Hughes In great condition. A large part of Jarretts identity is the Nature Boy-esque character hes portrayed over the decades, one that he claims was inspired by Jackie Fargo and not Ric Flair. "[47] Steamboat then demanded a no disqualification match against Luger at The Great American Bash for the title, but just before the bell Luger demanded the clause be dropped or there would not be a match. Marcus Alexander Bagwell pinned Diamond Dallas Page at 5:51 by rolling through a powerslam attempt; during the match, Jim Ross teased a Wrestling Hotline story involving Ric Flair, Sid Vicious, and Lex Luger; after the bout, Page attacked Bagwell Tom Zenk vs. Bob Cook Steamboat's mother is Japanese American, hence his Asian features which were crucial for his "Dragon" gimmick. 5/9/92 Jim Ross provided sole commentary for the match: 1984-1985. Ron Simmons vs. Sonny Trout 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". Evento. Well, prepare for the loophole to that rule. He would also be victorious on televised Madison Square Garden events, defeating the likes of Haku, Demolition Smash, Paul Roma, Col. Mustafa, Pat Tanaka, and The Warlord. Their feud began when Roberts attacked him before their match on the May 3 Saturday Night's Main Event VI, which did not occur due to Roberts assaulting Steamboat. This list will rank the 10 best feud-ending matches in the history of WCW. Flair was Hogan's first major feud when he arrived to the company in 1994. Tom Zenk, Marcus Alexander Bagwell, & Firebreaker Chip vs. WCW TV Champion Steve Austin, WCW Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Bobby Eaton, 3/28/92 hosted by Jim Ross; included a Missy Does the Mail segment with Missy Hyatt looking at the arrival of JT Southern; featured the Dustin Rhodes & Barry Windham vs. George South & Mark Canterbury and Tom Zenk & Marcus Alexander Bagwell defeated WCW US Tag Team Champions Terrance Taylor & Greg Valentine matches from the 3/21/92 Pro: That being said, there is absolutely no way that a Sting vs. Ricky Steamboat match does not sell a ridiculous amount of tickets in North Carolina, especially if billed as Steamboats last match and the first time he and Sting have ever faced off. 18:02. Courtesy of WWE Network. The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner) defeated Lex Luger & Sting in a match for the WCW tag team titles. 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. [13] He also won the Television title (which by that point had been renamed NWA World Television Championship) a second time. FOR SALE! SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 STAR-TELEGRAM.COM [42] Although television segments were shot immediately after WrestleMania IV that made it appear that Steamboat would be facing Valentine in a series of matches, Steamboat left the WWF shortly thereafter. He had many legendary matches and feuds with Ric Flair, culminating in their epic "Holy Trilogy" of matches at WCW/NWA Chi-Town Rumble (1989), Clash of the . Much like Mutoh hes old enough and established enough that being beaten by a 69-year-old man wont really hurt him, but hes also a much more likely, and admittedly better opponent for Steamboat. Download Tom and Jeff do a deep dive into this all-time classic! 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 Ricky Steamboat pinned Chic Donovan with the crossbody off the top (11/3/92; Anderson, SC) That being said, after Ric Flairs performance in his last match ever in July, the bar for Steamboats performance isnt very high. Diamond Dallas Page Vs. David Sullivan 5. Buddy Lee Parker with the 450 splash (12/1/92; Gainesville, GA), 12/26/92 featured the 2 Cold Scorpio vs. George South match from the 12/13/92 Main Event; included the Brian Pillman vs. Brad Armstrong match from the 12/12/92 Worldwide; featured the Johnny B. Badd vs. Diamond Dallas Page and WCW World Champion Ron Simmons & Dustin Rhodes vs. Big Van Vader & Barry Windham match from the 12/19/92 Worldwide: PN News pinned Greg Sawyer at 2:05 with the Broken Record WWE Mattel Elite 62 Sting . But hes not the only one. Original air date June. WCW Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Bobby Eaton vs. Tom Zenk & Marcus Alexander Bagwell, 3/21/92: Steamboat came back in time for the Survivor Series in November 1987. Sting & Ricky Steamboat vs. Steve Austin & Rick Rude WCW Clash of the Champions XVIII 15:53 Sting, Dustin Rhodes, Barry Windham & Ricky Steamboat vs. Rick Rude, Arn Anderson, Bobby Eaton & Larry Zbyszko (WCW Saturday Night 02.22.1992) 34:06 Ricky Steamboat vs Rick Rude - 30 Minute IronMan Match - WCW Beach Blast 1992 34:06 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. The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner), quarti di finale del torneo per il titolo NWA World Tag Team Championship 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. Brian Pillman & Scotty Flamingo defeated Marcus Alexander Bagwell & Brad Armstrong when Pillman pinned Bagwell with a crucifix (9/8/92; Center Stage Theatre), 9/9/92; Gainesville, GA; Georgia Mountains Center After receiving good reviews for his performance, Steamboat was scheduled to face Jericho in another match at Backlash. Sting got married again in April 2015, so they talked about how fit his wife was. On the November 2 Saturday Night's Main Event III, he defeated Fuji in a kung fu challenge. 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. The two would meet again at Clash of the Champions VI on April 2nd, which ran opposite of Hogan/Savage at WrestleMania V . Plus, when Steamboat wins, which he inevitably will of course, it doesnt hurt a young opponent to be beaten by an old man. by SimoneSDH Category: WWE 2K20 Guides on October 17, 2019 - 18:23 . Nikita Koloff & Ricky Steamboat vs. Richard Morton & Tracy Smothers This could be used as a logical excuse for either one of them to have a gripe with Steamboat, and challenge him in his last match in his hometown. Ray and Steve cover the weekend news and notes for May 6th, 1989 before diving into the WrestleWar '89 PPV Watch-Along on the WWE Network. [40] WWF management was still bitter over his impromptu sabbatical from his first WWF run, however, and he was not pushed or given any meaningful feuds. [6][44] He was also the last NWA World Champion to defend the belt in All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) in a match against Tiger Mask II. WCW delivered some absolutely awesome feud-ending matches throughout its history. Speaking of old-school heels who excel at making opponents shine, QT Marshall is probably the perfect man for the job in a lot of ways. WCW US Champion Rick Rude vs. Larry Santo Ron Simmons, Van Hammer, & El Gigante vs. Cactus Jack, Big Van Vader, & Terrance Taylor 19 Dean Malenko vs. Eddie Guerrero Uncensored 1997 In 1997, Eddie Guerrero and Dean Malenko had already faced off numerous times in both WCW and ECW. He and Flair battled in a Steel Cage match that also ended their first major feud in WCW. Buddy Lee Parker with an armdrag takeover (11/3/92; Anderson, SC) WCW Saturday Night: January 30, 1993 INT- Shane Douglas/Ricky Steamboat Chris Benoit vs. Tom Zenk INT- Maxx Payne Too Cold Scorpio video Brad Armstrong/Too Cold Scorpio vs. Ron Hagen/Sgt. Luger stood over the fallen Steamboat and arrogantly said, "There lays your number one contender! Blue Bloods Vs. Harlem Heat Vs. And Flair was arguably Steamboats greatest rival and best opponent throughout his career. 13 of the Top 500 Singles Wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003, Ranked No. On subsequent episodes of Superstars and Wrestling Challenge, Steamboat would go on to win numerous squash matches. [85], On the February 25, 2019 episode of WWE Raw, Steamboat along with special guests Shawn Michaels, Kurt Angle and Sting appeared during the main event segment to celebrate the 70th birthday of Ric Flair. Tv Writer. Steamboat knocked Flair out with a backhand chop to set up a match between the two. The uninterrupted contest finally came to an end when Sting countered the Diamond Cutter into a Scorpion Death Drop to win his fifth WCW Title. Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin vs. Thomas Rich & Joey Maggs The match was 45 minutes full of action. JT Southern vs. Firebreaker Chip Royalty free music: https://www.jmonroyaltyfree.netmerch:https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsantoj/shop?asc=ubecome a Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/JMong. [64] On the May 14 edition of Saturday Night, Flair defeated Steamboat to reclaim possession of the title. The Barbarian (w/ Cactus Jack & Butch Reed) pinned Robert Wallace with a boot to the face Steamboat and Rhodes defeated the Enforcers (Arn Anderson and Larry Zbyszko) to win the World Tag Team Championship, Steamboat's first World Tag Team Title under the WCW banner. If people are expecting a 20-minute performance from an old man thats more on them than anyone else. 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: Sting and the nWo, for example, never got a classic feud-ending match. However, Steamboat would lose to his first round opponent Greg "The Hammer" Valentine. [83], Steamboat worked as an NXT trainer and in the talent relations department with Triple H until the developmental release of his son, Richie Steamboat, in 2013. From June to August 2009, Steamboat worked in house shows against Chris Jericho, Drew McIntrye, and Sheamus. The match started purely professional with the four on good terms but this got tighter as it went on with Windham showing more heel facets. Steamboat was doing an interview on the syndicated Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling when Flair, then Mid-Atlantic television champion, began goading him. Brian Pillman vs. Rikki Nelson After leaving the NWA, Steamboat underwent surgery on his injured foot. Sting, Dustin Rhodes, Barry Windham & Ricky Steamboat vs. Rick Rude, Arn Anderson, Bobby Eaton & Larry Zbyszko (WCW Saturday Night 02.22.1992) MegaSting1981 . WCW US Tag Team Champions Greg Valentine & Terrance Taylor vs. Todd Champion & Firebreaker Chip Slaughter due to injury), Jim Duggan, and Kerry Von Erich against Col. Mustafa, Skinner, The Berzerker, and Big Bully Busick (who would be replaced by Hercules after Busick left the WWF), but he left before the event and was replaced by Tito Santana. The match was started, Duggan defeated Austin to become new United States Heavyweight Champion. 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. 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 . 1953 - Former NWA World Champion and WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Steamboat is born in West Point, New York. It ended a long feud between the two units and it was the last time the two teams clashed for almost half a decade. [25], In the opening round at WWF The Wrestling Classic, Steamboat faced Davey Boy Smith in a rare match pitting two fan favorites against each other. Johnny B. Badd vs. Mike Fever After having creative differences with JCP booker Dusty Rhodes, Steamboat left the NWA.[21]. 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