World Tag Team Title (Mid-Atlantic/W.C.W. [52] Steamboat began feuding with the Dangerous Alliance at this point, facing them in a critically acclaimed WarGames match at WrestleWar, which received a 5-star rating from Dave Meltzer. Diamond Dallas Page Vs. David Sullivan 5. You know how I said it should definitely be a heel since theres no way for anyone to outshine Steamboat in his last match in his hometown? Steamboat is often regarded as one of the best professional wrestlers of all time.[5]. [35] At WrestleMania III, Steamboat defeated Savage for the Intercontinental Championship. Sting & Marcus Alexander Bagwell vs. Larry Zbyszko & WCW Tag Team Champion Arn Anderson, 2/29/92: Marcus Alexander Bagwell vs. George South 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. PN News & El Gigante vs. Carl Nelson & Bubba Howard Brian Pillman vs. Sgt. Ricky Steamboat vs. Randy Savage: World Wrestling Federation: WrestleMania III Pontiac 29 mars: 1988 Sting vs. Ric Flair: Jim Crockett Promotions: Clash of the Champions I Greensboro 27 mars: 1989 Ricky Steamboat vs. Ric Flair Two Out of Three Falls: World Championship Wrestling: Clash of the Champions VI La Nouvelle-Orlans 2 avril: 1990 . [76], In early 2005, Steamboat returned to WWE as a producer and was introduced as a WWE Legend on the "Homecoming" edition of Raw in October 2005. However, Steamboat was attacked by Chris Jericho, who began to feud with the Hall of Famers. Johnny Gunn vs. Mike Thor Back to the logical choices that make the most sense, Jeff Jarrett is a great candidate for this job. Barry Windham pinned Terry Taylor with the superplex (8/10/92; Center Stage Theatre) 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 . A 60-year-old man getting beat by a 70-year-old man isnt so embarrassing. Its also a style that, while entertaining, isnt overly athletic and wont ask a lot of a 69-year-old man. He and Flair battled in a Steel Cage match that also ended their first major feud in WCW. Barry Windham & Dustin Rhodes vs. Sonny Trout & Pat Rose Ricky Steamboat and Steve Austin had one of the most underrated rivalries in the history of wrestling. [8], Notable moments involving Steamboat's time in the Mid-Atlantic territory include: the day Flair dragged his face around the television studio, causing facial scarring, and Steamboat retaliating the following week by ripping Flair's expensive suit to shreds (an angle that would be reworked several times involving other wrestlers in the years that followed); when longtime tag team partner Jones turned heel on Steamboat at the end of a two-ring battle royal; Steamboat and Youngblood painting yellow streaks down the backs of Paul Jones and Baron von Raschke in order to embarrass them into defending the World Tag Team titles against the two; Steamboat and Youngblood's top drawing feud with Sgt. 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. Sting & Ricky Steamboat vs. Steve Austin & Rick Rude: Clash of the Champions XIX: 16 giugno 1992 Charleston, Carolina del Sud McAlister Field House: Terry Gordy & "Dr. Death" Steve Williams vs. His first televised match was on the March 30 edition of Superstars when he defeated the Brooklyn Brawler with his signature diving crossbody. Evento. Nikita Koloff pinned Joe Cruz with the Russian Sickle at 2:21 The No DQ match saw Steamboat win the title in a match that happened before Austin turned into the face of wrestling. From June to August 2009, Steamboat worked in house shows against Chris Jericho, Drew McIntrye, and Sheamus. WCW TV Champion Steve Austin vs. Tom Zenk, 9/26/92: 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. Ricky Steamboat vs. Thomas Rich, 1/25/92: The match that helped turn Sting into an icon is also the last match of a great feud between Sting and Ric Flair in 1988. It was a tense match that ended one of the best feuds of the early '90s. Blood is the older brother of professional wrestler Vic Steamboat. Steve Austin vs. Larry Zbyszko 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. )", "WWE Intercontinental Championship official title history", "Ageless Ricky Steamboat good guy inside and outside the wrestling ring", "RICKY STEAMBOAT DISCUSSES HIS FAVORITE RIC FLAIR MATCH, THE WWE TALENT HE'S MOST PROUD OF, RETURNING TO THE RING VS. 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Collector's edition and in WWE 2K20 as an unlockable character.[90]. RELATED: 10 Things You Should Know About Bret Hart's Wrestling Career In The 1980s. The day after his dark match loss, Steamboat gave his notice to WWF management and then quit the company shortly thereafter. . Big Van Vader vs. Mike McReynolds Ron Simmons pinned Richard Morton at 5:26 with the powerslam, 8/10/92; Atlanta, GA; Center Stage Theatre The last the wrestling world saw of Steamboat was at the House of the Dragon Dynamite special, where he served as special guest timekeeper for a 2 Out of 3 Falls match between Daniel Garcia and Bryan Danielson. At 69 years old there can be no doubt that Steamboat will be incredibly limited in the ring, and as such will need someone quite competent in order to see him through. Brad Armstrong pinned Richard Morton at 8:10 with a crossbody off the top; after the bout, Morton attacked Armstrong and drove his knee into Armstrongs back from the top rope Ric Flair knew it was his last chance to win the World Heavyweight Championship. Both are great old school heels, whose style is built around making babyfaces look good, and either one of them is good enough in the ring to get Steamboat through the match. Ricky The Dragon Steamboat returns to in-ring competition! 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: Scotty Flamingo (w/ JT Southern) vs. John Peterson Steamboat would be having his last match, only a few months before Mutoh retires. Ricky Steamboat recalls a classic Steel Cage Match moment that perfectly sums up WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2017 inductee "Ravishing" Rick Rude. Ric Flair Vs. Randy Savage 7. Free shipping for many products! "[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. [82], Steamboat's last match was teaming with his son Richie, as they defeated Trent Barretta and Caylen Croft at Florida Championship Wrestling's Father's Day Salute on June 18, 2010. WCW TV Champion Steve Austin vs. Firebreaker Chip Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. [71] He was also the referee for the four-way double-elimination match to crown the first holder of the TNA X Division Championship. Tex Slazenger & Shanghai Pierce defeated Brad Armstrong & Marcus Alexander Bagwell when Pierce pinned Bagwell with an elbow drop [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. Like the Mutoh idea, it would be best suited to a shorter match, but thats okay. Ricky Steamboat vs. Ric Flair WrestleWar 1989 Midnight Express vs. 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. Steve Austin vs. Joey Maggs Up for sale: The Wrestler Magazine March 1987 Brian Adidas, Barry 324693210161 Ricky Steamboat may be the most influential part of Austin's WCW career as they were intertwined through several years, including Austin's time in the Dangerous Alliance and The Hollywood Blondes. Rick & Scott Steiner vs. Don Michaels & Jack Savage 15:53. He tells Bill Apter that he is proud of that match and believes he had a 'really good showing.' The match against Jericho was the last time the fans got to see the real Ricky Steamboat. However, he lost the match after submitting to the Walls of Jericho. Ron Simmons vs. Bob Cook 8 Flying Brian Pillman Vs. Jushin Thunder Liger - SuperBrawl 2 Brian Pillman vs. Rikki Nelson or enquire for a direct link to the item on our website! At Chicago's Chi-Town Rumble on February 20th, Steamboat defeated Flair to capture his first-ever NWA world title. The Barbarian (w/ Cactus Jack & Butch Reed) pinned Robert Wallace with a boot to the face Vince McMahon and booker George Scott were adamant that the spot take place outside the ring. Statistician. 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. Ricky The Dragon Steamboat Brand new in mint condition Pro wrestling crate 394489959743. After leaving the NWA, Steamboat underwent surgery on his injured foot. Ricky Steamboat, Dustin Rhodes, & Ron Simmons vs. WCW TV Champion Steve Austin, WCW Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Bobby Eaton, 2/8/92 included the Marcus Alexander Bagwell vs. WCW Tag Team Champion Bobby Eaton from the 1/25/92 Worldwide: The Great Muta (Great American Bash, July 23, 1989 - NWA TV Title Match) **** -Lex Luger vs. Ricky Steamboat (Great American Bash, July 23, 1989 - NWA U.S. [89], Steamboat appears in 14 wrestling video games, he made his video game debut in WCW: World Championship Wrestling in 1989. Tony Atlas (w/ Cactus Jack) defeated Pez Whatley via submission with the full nelson (10/6/92; Gainesville, GA) Originariamente Ricky Steamboat avrebbe dovuto difendere il titolo WCW United States Championship contro Steve Austin, ma essendo sofferente per un infortunio alla schiena non pot partecipare all'evento.Come risultato, Austin vinse il titolo United States per forfeit. Brad Armstrong pinned Diamond Dallas Page (w/ Vinnie Vegas) after Van Hammer interfered and tripped Page up from the outside as he attempted to suplex Armstrong back into the ring; Hammer had just came to ringside moments earlier and attacked Vegas after Vegas kept attacking Armstrong on the floor (10/6/92; Gainesville, GA) Int: Sting/Ricky Steamboat/Dustin Rhodes/Barry Windham/Ninja Brian Pillman vs. Rip Rogers WCW Top 10 Int: Dusty Rhodes Big Josh & Ron Simmons vs. Fred Avery & John Peterson Int: Big Josh/Ron Simmons/Terry Taylor Promo WCW Magazine: Superbrawl II; Rick Steiner Clips: Sting vs. Be that as it may, there are a lot of similarities between Jeff Jarrett and Ric Flair. FOR SALE! 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. Ron Simmons vs. Sonny Trout Marcus Alexander Bagwell & Tom Zenk vs. Mike Thor & George South The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner), quarti di finale del torneo per il titolo NWA World Tag Team Championship However, Roberts' fears came true and Steamboat was legitimately knocked out when his forehead hit the concrete. Sting vs. Big Van Vader, 2/22/92: 2 Cold Scorpio & Marcus Alexander Bagwell vs. Southern Posse WCW TV Champion Lord Steven Regal vs. Todd Champion Ricky Steamboat vs. Bill Payne 2/26/94: Sting, Brian Pillman, & Dustin Rhodes vs. the Claw, the Terrorist, & Denny Brown WCW Tag Team Champions the Nasty Boys vs. Scott Sandlin & Randy Hogan Thunder & Lightning vs. JD Wolfe & Big Daddy Although it wasn't the best feud of their rivalry, it was a classic that ended, arguably, the greatest feud of the 1980s. Steamboat's star-making performance came when he pinned Flair after a double thrust off the top rope to win the NWA Mid-Atlantic Television Championship at the WRAL-TV studios in Raleigh, North Carolina. Van Hammer pinned Fred Avery with the slingshot suplex (10/14/92; Dothan, AL) [77] In early 2006, Ricky Steamboat told WWE management that he would like to come out of retirement at WrestleMania 22 and work a match with Ric Flair, but the idea was nixed. Sting, Dustin Rhodes, Barry Windham & Ricky Steamboat vs. Rick Rude, Arn Anderson, Bobby Eaton & Larry Zbyszko (WCW Saturday Night 02.22.1992) MegaSting1981 . Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin vs. Thomas Rich & Joey Maggs Flair was very sneaky and used some dirty tricks like throwing Steamboat out of the ring and shaking the ropes. If he can work with a 73-year-old Flair, he can work with 69-year-old Steamboat easily. Episode 08: NWA WrestleWar '89 - FLAIR VS. STEAMBOAT. [53] Their rivalry culminated in a non-title Iron Man Challenge at Beach Blast, which Steamboat won. Both men are old and not in great shape, but that can be used to advantage in a way. [59][60] On the August 18 Clash of the Champions XXIV, he defeated Paul Orndorff to win his second and final WCW World Television Championship. On the November 2 Saturday Night's Main Event III, he defeated Fuji in a kung fu challenge. Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin vs. Bobby Eaton & Larry Zbyszko Clash of the Champions is an American series of professional wrestling television specials that were produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP) in conjunction with the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). Tony Atlas vs. Scott Allen 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. [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. Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin defeated WCW US Tag Team Champions Terry Taylor & Greg Valentine via disqualification at 6:29 when Taylor threw Garvin over the top rope; prior to the bout, it was announced the 16 teams that would compete for the NWA Tag Team Titles would be announced that night on WCW Saturday Night, with guest Jason Hervey; after the match, Taylor dropped Garvin with a piledriver on the floor before Hayes was double teamed in the ring while locked in Valentines figure-4; moments later, several referees came out to clear the ring, 4/6/92; Macon, GA; Coliseum On subsequent episodes of Superstars and Wrestling Challenge, Steamboat would go on to win numerous squash matches. Harley Race helped Vader win, which left some fans very unhappy. Well, prepare for the loophole to that rule. Brian Pillman pinned Ian Weston with a clip to the knee (11/10/92; Gainesville, GA) WCW US Tag Team Champions Terrance Taylor & Greg Valentine vs. PN News & Johnny Rich WCW/NWA Tag Team Champions Steve Williams & Terry Gordy defeated Tommy Angel & Terry Bronson when Williams pinned Bronson with the Oklahoma Stampede (8/10/92; Center Stage Theatre) On WWE's website the following day, it was announced that in storyline, Steamboat suffered injuries from the attack. Fully recovered, he returned to the ring in February 1990 for the North Carolina-based North American Wrestling Association (later renamed South Atlantic Pro Wrestling in July 1990), where he feuded with Robert Fuller over the NAWA/SAPW Heavyweight Championship, until leaving the promotion in October 1990. This did not sit well with WWF management as he had been groomed to become a long-term champion. Sting vs. the Medic Ricky Steamboat vs. WCW TV Champion Steve Austin. 2023-02-27 . 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. It's Sting Vs. Lex Luger for the WCW Championship, Rick Rude Vs. Ricky Steamboat for the United States Title, & Arn Anderson and Bobby Eaton Vs. Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat 22 maggio 1994: Slamboree: Filadelfia: Sting vs. Big Van Vader 17 luglio 1994: Bash at the Beach: Orlando: Ric Flair vs. Hulk Hogan . After the match though, he was accosted by Matt Menard and Angelo Parker, Garcias fellow stablemates in the Jericho Appreciation Society. 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. 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. Sting, Dustin Rhodes, & Nikita Koloff defeated Sgt. Nikita Koloff vs. Chris Sullivan 1953 - Ray Greenfield defeats Len Holt to win the Australian Middleweight Title in Sydney, Australia. Dustin Rhodes vs. Bobby Eaton, 5/30/92: Sting got married again in April 2015, so they talked about how fit his wife was. Ricky The Dragon Steamboat Brand new in mint condition Pro wrestling crate 394489959743. WCW TV Champion Steve Austin vs. Mike Graham RELATED: 10 Bizarre WCW Matches That Were Dumb But Entertaining. 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: Overall, it launched a long-term feud that became one of the greatest in the history of wrestling. 1953 - Former NWA World Champion and WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Steamboat is born in West Point, New York. NWA currently recognizes 101 individual World Heavyweight Championship reigns. 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 . Arn Anderson, Bobby Eaton, Larry Zbyszko & Rick Rude vs. Sting, Barry Windham, Dustin Rhodes & Ricky Steamboat (WCWSN 22.2.92) MegaSting1981 . It was his first singles match since 1994. 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. Johnny B. Badd vs. Chris Sullivan Buddy Lee Parker, Joe Cazana, & Bob Cook when Koloff pinned Cazana with the Russian Sickle Madusa vs. Bambi I'm not really sure I agree with that last part.. [1] He has also made appearances for Ring of Honor where he refereed the first defense of the ROH Pure Wrestling Championship. Steamboat would align with Sting in his battle against the Dangerous Alliance, and the next Clash Of The . Steamboat kept the nickname and gimmick for the remainder of his career. He unsuccessfully challenged Dangerous Alliance member and United States Heavyweight Champion Rick Rude for the title at SuperBrawl II. Cactus Jack and Big Van Vader had one of the most captivating feuds of 1993. [20], In 1977, Steamboat entered the National Wrestling Alliance-sanctioned Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP) (which ran under the concurrent brand names "Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling" and "Wide World Wrestling"later "World Wide Wrestling"as well as airing syndicated TV programs under those respective names), where he would remain for the next eight years of his career. PN News pinned Greg Sawyer at 2:05 with the Broken Record Sting vs. the Medic WCW TV Champion Steve Austin & Larry Zbyszko vs. Scott Allen & an unknown 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 . [87][88], Steamboat returned to the ring on November 27, 2022 at age 69 for the first time since his last match in 2010. Although Sting left the match with a victory, Cactus Jack gained a ton of confidence and went on to have many classics. 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. For online dispatches please allow 2-3 Business Days for packages to be shipped. [20], On the November 19 Clash of the Champions XVII, Steamboat returned to World Championship Wrestling (WCW) as the surprise tag team partner of Dustin Rhodes, substituting for an injured Barry Windham. Undertaker instead squashed Kerry Von Erich on Wrestling Challenge weeks prior to Survivor Series. His son, Richard Jr. (born 1987), was a wrestler under the ring name Richie Steamboat. Plus, when Steamboat wins, which he inevitably will of course, it doesnt hurt a young opponent to be beaten by an old man. The referee was distracted by Miss Elizabeth as Savage took advantage and pulled out brass knuckles from his tights and hit Steamboat before pinning him to win the match. This caused WWE to take down any storyline information related to that attack. 1984-1985. [68][69] However, he had to give up the belt due to the injury at Fall Brawl; he was replaced by "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, who made his WCW debut after Duggan left the WWF. 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!" Download Tom and Jeff do a deep dive into this all-time classic! Courtesy of WWE Network. 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