It’s the final build to Starrcade ’89 “Future Shock” with tons of action and angles. The HORSEMEN REUNITE when ARN ANDERSON RETURNS TO THE NWA! The Dudes and the Midnights continue their feud with another great piece added to their storyline. Terry Funk makes his announcing debut. Lord Littlebrook leads the Militia on a “winning streak”. Norman completes his babyface turn on Teddy Long, and Long puts a Bounty out on his former charge. A job guy decides he doesn’t want to take the Frankensteiner, MID-MOVE… hear how Scotty responds! Referee Tommy Young suffers a career-ending neck injury. World Tag Champs the Steiners take on the likes of Doom and the SST. For the first time ever, NWA Champion Ric Flair goes 1-on-1 with Bobby Eaton. Plus, THE IRON SHEIK RETURNS for one night only and the DYNAMIC Duo of Bruce Wayne & Dick Grayson accept the $10,000 Midnight Express Triple Challenge!
All of that, and just about everyone and their brother give their insight and predictions for the upcoming Starrcade PPV.
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NOVEMBER ’89 VIP JOBBER OF THE MONTH (00:03:51)
Lee Scott has competition again this month for JOTM. Can Lee’s body of work match up to Danny Marlowe’s near-death experience at the hands of the Steiner Brothers?
NWA DECEMBER NEWS (00:10:18)
The Brain Busters have quit the WWF, but only Arn Anderson is on his way back to the NWA. Find out the inside details on Tully Blanchard’s failed WWF drug test and Jim Herd’s lowball offer to "Double A" after the fact. Plus, we talk Sam Muchnick keeping it real, Terry Funk’s new job title, and more.
NWA POWER HOUR 12/1/89 (00:16:16)
Tag Team Champions The Steiners defends against DOOM. Kevin Sullivan meets Ranger Ross. And the Dynamic Dudes take on Rip Rogers and the Avenger. Plus, it’s a double dose of Gordon Solie as he hosts WNN and is the guest of Terry Funk’s Grill!
NWA WORLDWIDE 12/2/89 (00:28:41)
Terry Funk makes his announcing debut alongside Chris Cruise. Doom battles Tommy Rich & Ranger Ross. More action with Lex Luger, the Midnight Express, and the Z-Man. Promos from the Steiners, the Total Package, Doom, Cornette & his Midnights. Plus, Oliver Humperdink talks regression therapy with the SST in a WILD promo.
NWA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING 12/2/89 (00:45:30)
The Dynamic Dudes come looking for revenge when they take on the Midnight Express. J-Tex in 6-man action with Muta, Buzz Sawyer, and the Dragon Master in the ring. See what happens when a reluctant job guy decides mid-move that he doesn’t want to take the Frankensteiner. YIKES! Gordon Solie hosts the Starrcade report. Promos from Cornette and the Midnights, Flair, Sting, the Roadies, Buzz Sawyer & Gary Hart. More action with Ranger Ross, Doom, Lex Luger, Sting, and the New Zealand Militia with Lord Littlebrook. Norman takes the KEY from Teddy Long to complete his face turn! Plus, Ric Flair promises the biggest surprise of his wrestling career!
NWA MAIN EVENT 12/3/89 (01:02:20)
Promos kick things off as Jim Cornette, Bobby Eaton, and Ric Flair discuss their upcoming World Title Match later in the program! 6-Man action with the Wild Samoans. Doom vs. Ranger Ross & Tommy Rich replay. Promos from the Roadies and Lex Luger. Gordon Solie talks Starrcade. And in the main event OF the Main Event, Ric Flair defends his NWA World Championship against “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton, in their first-ever 1-on-1 encounter! We even discuss the fallout with Jim Herd complaining
NWA RATINGS HIT A NEW RECORD FOR 1989 (01:11:33)
Did the Midnights vs. The Dudes draw the highest rating of the year? Can it be true? Listen as we break down the weekend ratings!
NWA POWER HOUR 12/8/89 (01:14:36)
Buzz Sawyer & Gary Hart join Terry Funk’s Grill for a heated exchange! Kevin Sullivan battles Scott Armstrong. Gordon Solie gives his Starrcade predictions on WNN. The New Zealand Militia in action with manager Lord Littlebrook. Plus, 8-Man action at the Road Warriors & Steiners team up to take on The Cuban Assassin, Mike Awesome, Bob Cook, and THE IRON SHEIK RETURNS! Closing comments from the Steiners, the Roadies, and JR & Cornette give their Starrcade predictions! Plus, Woman wins WRESTLER of the week, find out why!
NWA WORLDWIDE 12/9/89 (01:24:08)
Tuxedo Terry and the Crispy Cruiser host the show with action featuring U.S. Champ Lex Luger, Tag Champs the Steiners, “Mad Dog” Buzz Sawyer, the Midnight Express, Sting battles “Galaxian” Danny Davis, and Ron Simmons takes on Johnny Rich. Interviews with the Roadies, Luger, and Ric Flair. Plus, it’s final Starrcade hype as Jim Ross, Kevin Sullivan, Terry Funk, Jim Cornette, and Joe Pedicino all talk Starrcade predictions.
NWA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING 12/9/89 (01:37:21)
Jim Ross & Kevin Sullivan host action involving the Steiners, SST, Sting, Z-Man, Doom, Dynamic Dudes, Lex Luger, Buzz Sawyer, Great Muta, and Kendall Windham returns! Promos from the likes of the Roadies, Teddy Long, Sting, Doom, Buzz Sawyer & Gary Hart. Teddy Long puts a $350 Bounty in “Mostly American Dollars” on the head of Norman, and the Cuban Assassin is the first man up for the challenge. Jim Cornette tells a funny Johnny Ace story. Tommy Rich meets Capt. Mike Rotunda in what winds up being referee Tommy Young’s final match due to a severe neck injury during the bout. It’s the Midnight Express’ $10,000 Triple Challenge, but can the MX outlast the likes of… Bruce Wayne & Dick Grayson? I smell an angle there! PLUS, Ric Flair’s big surprise is out of the bag when ARN ANDERSON makes his RETURN TO THE NWA as he aids Ric Flair & Ole Anderson in a fight with J-Tex. All of that, and we hear from the rechristened FOUR HORSEMEN!
NWA MAIN EVENT 12/10/89 (02:05:42)
NWA Tag Team Champions the Steiners defend against the SST. The Midnight Express have their hands full with Johnny Rich and the mysterious Stargazer. Plus, Kendall Windham takes on Powerhouse Tim Parker, and Lex Luger has some final words before Starrcade!
EVEN MORE NWA NEWS (02:10:29)
We discuss another weekend of TV ratings in the NWA. Plus, Samu is suspended, and the NWA receives a cease and desist from Bob Segar!
It’s all the final build to the NWA Starrcade ’89 “FUTURE SHOCK” Watch-Along episode dropping next Wednesday!
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