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NWA The Great American Bash '87: War Games
This was the first use of the WarGames: The Match Beyond match conceived by Dusty Rhodes. Rhodes was on the winning side in both events along with the Road Warriors, Nikita Koloff and Paul Ellering. Koloff, Rhodes and J.J. Dillon sustained serious injuries in the first encounter. The Bash series took place in numerous venues all July long, starting in Landover, Maryland at the Capital Centre on July 2.
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Plot Summary
The Great American Bash 1987 was a professional wrestling event featuring the inaugural WarGames match. This unique, brutal stipulation match involved two rings inside a steel cage, with ten men battling it out in a test of endurance and strategy. The event culminated in the highly anticipated clash between Dusty Rhodes's "The American Dream" faction and Ric Flair's "The Four Horsemen" and their allies.
Critical Reception
The 1987 Great American Bash, and particularly the first WarGames match, is considered a landmark event in professional wrestling history. It showcased innovative match-making and intense rivalries, captivating audiences with its physical brutality and strategic depth. The event is widely praised for its historical significance and its role in popularizing the WarGames concept.
What Reviewers Say
Highly influential event that introduced the groundbreaking WarGames match.
Praised for its intensity, strategic depth, and memorable performances.
Considered a classic by wrestling fans for its historical importance.
Google audience: Audience reception for this event is largely retrospective, with fans consistently praising the innovative and brutal WarGames match. It's remembered as a pivotal moment in wrestling history.
Awards & Accolades
None notable (as this was a wrestling event, not a film)
Fun Fact
The first ever WarGames match took place at this event, and it was designed by Dusty Rhodes himself.
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