WCW Clash of The Champions XX: 20th Anniversary
The Clash of the Champions XX was a major professional wrestling supercard produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and broadcast live on TBS on September 2, 1992 from the Center Stage Theater in Atlanta. The event was not only the 20th time WCW held a "Clash of the Champions" show but also marked the 20th anniversary of professional wrestling being shown on TBS as Mid-Atlantic Wrestling in 1972. The show was held at the Center Stage Theater, the same location where most of WCW's regular TBS show WCW Saturday Night were taped at the time. It was also the final wrestling TV appearance for Andre The Giant, who died several months later.
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Plot Summary
This special edition of WCW's Clash of the Champions celebrated its 20th anniversary by featuring a stacked card of matches. The main event saw WCW World Heavyweight Champion Ron Simmons defend his title against the formidable Jake Roberts. Other notable bouts included Sting facing off against Rick Rude and a high-stakes encounter between Ricky Steamboat and WCW Television Champion Steve Austin.
Critical Reception
Clash of the Champions XX was generally well-received by wrestling fans for its high-quality matches and strong main event. It was seen as a showcase of WCW's top talent and a fitting celebration of the 'Clash' series' legacy. The event helped solidify Ron Simmons' championship reign and provided exciting matchups that are still remembered fondly by wrestling aficionados.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its strong main event and overall match quality.
- Celebrated as a significant milestone in WCW's history.
- Seen as a solid showcase of WCW's top stars at the time.
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Fun Fact
This event marked the first time WCW celebrated the anniversary of the Clash of the Champions series, which had been a flagship program for the company since its inception in 1988.
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