When the “Macho Man” Randy Savage passed, it was devastating. But what surprised me was the sorrow felt beyond those of us who knew him for his colorful antics, his hyperactive promos and his famous Flying Elbow Drop off the top rope. He had managed to touch may a casualContinue Reading
Jim Crockett Promotions did something cool here: their big Starrcade event would be broadcast from TWO locations, not just one. The main event would, once again, be Dusty Rhodes vs. Ric Flair for the World Championship. Let’s get it going… The show opens with rock music, a roaring crowd andContinue Reading
A year later, the NWA returned to the Greensboro Coliseum for another STARRCADE event. This one featured the return of NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair who would defend the title against the great Dusty Rhodes. Let’s get to it… We start with the finish of Starrcade ’83 which, essentially,Continue Reading