WCW WrestleWar 1992
WCW WrestleWar 1992

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WCW WrestleWar 1992

1992
Movie
165 min
English

Sting, Barry Windham, Dustin Rhodes, Ricky Steamboat & Nikita Koloff take on The Dangerous Alliance in a WarGames Steel Cage Match. Ron Simmons faces Mr. Hughes. The Steiner Brothers compete for the IWGP Tag Team Championship. Brian Pillman defends the WCW Light Heavyweight Championship. Plus, The Fabulous Freebirds and much more.

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IMDb7.0/10
Director: Kevin DunnGenres: Sports, Wrestling

Plot Summary

WCW WrestleWar 1992 was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). The main event featured a highly anticipated clash between Sting and the undefeated "Super Invader" for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship. The show also included a brutal "Iron Man Match" between Rick Rude and Ricky Steamboat for the WCW International World Heavyweight Championship, and a tag team encounter with Ron Simmons and Dustin Rhodes facing Barry Windham and Arn Anderson.

Critical Reception

WCW WrestleWar 1992 was generally well-received by wrestling fans, particularly for its main event and the "Iron Man Match." The event is often remembered for its high-energy performances and significant storylines, though some matches were criticized for their pacing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense main event between Sting and Super Invader.

  • The 'Iron Man Match' between Rick Rude and Ricky Steamboat was a highlight, showcasing technical wrestling.

  • Some undercard matches were seen as less compelling.

Google audience: Audience reception for this event is not well-documented through specific Google User ratings for historical wrestling events.

Fun Fact

The match between Sting and "Super Invader" was billed as a battle between the "franchise" of WCW and a mysterious newcomer, generating significant fan interest and speculation.

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