NWA Clash of The Champions IX: New York Knockout
NWA Clash of The Champions IX: New York Knockout

NWA Clash of The Champions IX: New York Knockout

1989Movie120 minEnglish

WCW Clash of The Champions IX: New York Knockout took place on November 15, 1989 at The Houston Field House in Troy, New York. There were 4,000 fans in attendance and the show drew a 4.9 rating on TBS. This show mainly dealt with fallout from Halloween Havoc PPV and set up the Iron Man/Iron Team tournaments at Starrcade '89: Future Shock.

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IMDb7.3/10
Director: NWA Production TeamGenres: Sports, Professional Wrestling

Plot Summary

This installment of the NWA's Clash of the Champions series features a major main event bout for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship between Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat. The show also highlights the burgeoning rivalry between Sting and The Great Muta, with both established stars and rising talents competing in various matches. The event aims to deliver high-impact professional wrestling action and advance ongoing storylines.

Critical Reception

Clash of the Champions IX is generally remembered for its strong main event, which was a highly anticipated rematch between two of the era's top stars. The undercard featured notable talent, though some matches were more memorable than others. Overall, it was seen as a solid entry in the NWA's series, delivering on the promise of quality wrestling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the compelling NWA World Title main event between Flair and Steamboat.
  • Recognized for showcasing the developing feud between Sting and The Great Muta.
  • Considered a strong, action-packed professional wrestling event.

Google audience: Audience reception for this event is not specifically tracked in a way that allows for a summary of Google user likes or dislikes, as it predates widespread online review platforms for such content.

Fun Fact

The main event match between Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship was a highly acclaimed bout that many considered a classic and a highlight of their legendary rivalry.

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