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NWA The Great American Bash 1985
The Great American Bash: Freedom Challenge took place on July 6, 1985 at the American Legion Memorial Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The main event was a steel cage match for the NWA World Television Championship with Tully Blanchard defending the title against Dusty Rhodes. Nikita Koloff challenged for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Ric Flair with David Crockett as the special guest referee. Magnum T.A. defended the NWA United States Championship against Kamala, while the NWA World Tag Team Champions Krusher Khrushchev and Ivan Koloff fought the AWA World Tag Team Champions, The Road Warriors. 4 other matches took place on the undercard.
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Plot Summary
The Great American Bash 1985 was a major professional wrestling event promoted by Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP) as part of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). The event was headlined by a series of high-profile matches, most notably the NWA World Heavyweight Championship bout between Ric Flair and Dusty Rhodes. Other featured contests included a "Russian Chain Match" and various tag team attractions, showcasing the top talent of the era and building intense rivalries.
Critical Reception
As a professional wrestling event rather than a traditional film or television program, 'critical reception' is typically measured by fan reaction and its impact on the wrestling landscape. The 1985 Great American Bash was a significant success for JCP, drawing a large crowd and further establishing the "Great American Bash" as a marquee summer event. The matches, particularly the main event, are often cited as classic encounters from the NWA's golden era.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its high-energy matches and strong main event.
Considered a pivotal event in the history of Jim Crockett Promotions and the NWA.
Often remembered for the intense NWA World Heavyweight Championship feud between Flair and Rhodes.
Google audience: Audience reviews for professional wrestling events are typically found on fan forums and wrestling databases rather than standard review aggregators. General sentiment for this event highlights its importance in NWA history and the memorable performances of its top stars.
Awards & Accolades
None notable (as it is a wrestling event, not a film or TV show). However, it is considered a landmark event in professional wrestling history.
Fun Fact
The Great American Bash concept, originating from JCP in 1985, was so successful that it became an annual tradition for the company and was later adopted by World Championship Wrestling (WCW) after they purchased JCP.
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