NWA Starrcade 1985
NWA Starrcade 1985

NWA Starrcade 1985

1985Movie173 minEnglish

Ric Flair takes on Dusty Rhodes for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. A Brutal Steel Cage "I Quit" Match for the United States Championship pits Magnum T.A. against Tully Blanchard. The Rock 'n' Roll Express battle The Koloffs and much more.

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Director: Various (as it was a wrestling event)Genres: Sports, Professional Wrestling

Plot Summary

Starrcade 1985, subtitled 'The Great American Bash', was a major professional wrestling event promoted by Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP) for the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). The event featured multiple championship matches and high-profile rivalries, with the main event seeing NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair defend his title against Magnum T.A. The show is remembered for its intense matches and pivotal moments that shaped the NWA landscape.

Critical Reception

As a professional wrestling event, critical reception is typically focused on the match quality, storytelling, and overall fan experience rather than traditional film or television reviews. Starrcade 1985 is widely regarded as one of the landmark events in NWA history, praised for its strong card and significant moments.

What Reviewers Say

  • Highly regarded for its main event between Ric Flair and Magnum T.A.
  • Praised for its strong undercard matches and overall pacing.
  • Considered a pivotal event in the history of the NWA during the 1980s.

Google audience: Audience reviews for wrestling events like Starrcade 1985 typically focus on the excitement of the matches, the popularity of the wrestlers, and the overall entertainment value. Fans often express nostalgia and appreciation for the classic wrestling style presented.

Awards & Accolades

None notable (as it is a wrestling event, not a film or TV show)

Fun Fact

The intense, real-life rivalry between Ric Flair and Magnum T.A. was a major draw for this event, with their eventual cage match being a highly anticipated bout.

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