NWA Clash of The Champions X: Texas Shootout
WCW Clash of The Champions X: Texas Shootout took place on February 6, 1990 at the Memorial Coliseum in Corpus Christi, Texas. There were 3,000 fans in attendance and the show drew a 4.5 rating on TBS. This was the show that set up the WCW WrestleWar '90: Wild Thing pay-per-view event.
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Plot Summary
This NWA event features a high-stakes tag team match for the United States Tag Team Championship between The Steiner Brothers and Doom. Other key matches include a World Heavyweight Championship bout between Ric Flair and Lex Luger, and a unique singles match pitting The Great Muta against Sting. The event showcases the intense rivalries and athletic prowess of the National Wrestling Alliance during this era.
Critical Reception
Clash of the Champions X was generally well-received by wrestling fans for its strong match card, particularly the tag team and main event contests. While not a critically acclaimed masterpiece, it delivered exciting in-ring action and continued compelling storylines that were characteristic of the NWA's golden era.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its energetic tag team matches, especially the Steiner Brothers vs. Doom.
- The main event between Ric Flair and Lex Luger was a solid, albeit predictable, championship defense.
- The Great Muta vs. Sting bout provided a high level of athleticism and charisma.
Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this specific wrestling event.
Fun Fact
This event marked the first time the NWA United States Tag Team Championship was defended on a Clash of the Champions broadcast.
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