NWA Clash of The Champions IV: Season's Beatings
NWA Clash of The Champions IV: Season's Beatings

NWA Clash of The Champions IV: Season's Beatings

1988Movie120 minEnglish

WCW Clash of The Champions IV took place on December 7, 1988 at the UTC Arena in Chattanooga, Tennessee. There were 8000 people in attendance and the show drew a 4.5 rating on TBS. This show set up Starrcade '88: True Gritt. It was on this show that TBS/NWA experimented with a top down camera angle, which did not catch on. This is comparable to the "refer-eye" camera from Halloween Havoc '91. This is the very first supershow held by World Championship Wrestling.

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Director: Multiple Directors (Televised Wrestling Event)Genres: Sports Entertainment, Professional Wrestling

Plot Summary

NWA Clash of the Champions IV: Season's Beatings was a landmark professional wrestling event that took place on December 7, 1988. It featured a series of high-stakes matches and pivotal storylines within the National Wrestling Alliance. The main event saw Ric Flair defend his NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Lex Luger in a highly anticipated bout. The show also included tag team action and the continuation of ongoing feuds, setting the stage for future events.

Critical Reception

As a professional wrestling event, critical reception focuses on the match quality, storytelling, and star power. Clash of the Champions IV was generally well-received by fans for its main event and the performances of its top stars like Ric Flair and Sting. It was seen as a strong entry in the series, delivering exciting matches and advancing key narratives within the NWA.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its hard-hitting main event between Ric Flair and Lex Luger.
  • Recognized for strong performances from key NWA wrestlers like Sting and the Midnight Express.
  • Considered a solid, action-packed installment in the Clash of the Champions series.

Google audience: Audience reviews for wrestling events of this era are largely based on fan memory and participation in wrestling forums. Generally, fans recall this event fondly for its prominent stars and competitive matches, particularly the world title bout.

Fun Fact

The 'Clash of the Champions' series was created by Jim Crockett Promotions (later acquired by Ted Turner) as a direct competitor to the World Wrestling Federation's 'Saturday Night's Main Event' on NBC, often airing on cable television and featuring NWA's top talent.

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