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This Day in Wrestling History (Dec. 25): Christmas Star Wars

33 years ago today, NWA in association with World Class Championship Wrestling presented Christmas Star Warsfrom the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas.

  • Brian Adias defeated Frank Dusek.
  • Al Madril & Jose Lothario defeated Checkmate & The Magic Dragon.
  • Lone Eagle defeats Little Tokyo.
  • Kevin Von Erich defeated King Kong Bundy by disqualification to retain the NWA American Heavyweight Championship.
  • David Von Erich defeated Bill Irwin to retain the World Class Texas Heavyweight Championship
  • Ken Mantell defeated Alberto Madril, Ben Sharp, Bill Irwin, Brian Adias, Bugsy McGraw, Checkmate, David Von Erich, Frank Dusek, Jose Lothario, King Kong Bundy, Mike Sharpe and Tom Steel in a battle royal.
  • David Von Erich & The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes & Terry Gordy) defeated Mike Sharpe, Tommy Sharpe, and Tom Steele to win the World Class Six Man Tag Team Championship.
  • Ric Flair defeats Kerry Von Erich in a no disqualification steel cage match to retain the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Michael Hayes was the special referee. Near the end of the match, Hayes dragged Von Erich on top of Flair and counted the fall. Von Erich refused to accept the victory, then Hayes awarded the bout to Flair. Hayes screamed at Von Erich post-match, then Terry Gordy slammed the door on Von Erich's head as he exited the cage, setting off legendary Freebirds-Von Erichs feud.

29 years ago today, NWA in association with World Class Championship Wrestling presented Christmas Star Warsfrom the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas.

  • John Mantell defeated Tommy Montana.
  • Iceman Parsons & Brian Adias defeated The Great Kabuki & The Grappler.
  • Tatsumi Fujinami defeated Jose Lothario.
  • Lance Von Erich defeated World Class American Champion Rick Rude via disqualification.
  • Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts defeated Mark Youngblood & Dave Peterson.
  • The Missing Link defeated Jack Victory.
  • Kerry & Kevin Von Erich defeated World Class American Tag Team Champions Chris Adams & Gino Hernandez via disqualification.
  • Scott Casey & Sunshine defeated John Tatum & Missy Hyatt.
  • IWGP Heavyweight Champion Antonio Inoki defeated Steve Williams.
  • Bruiser Brody defeated One Man Gang in a chain match.
  • Kerry, Kevin, and Lance Von Erich defeated The Fabulous Freebirds (Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy, and Buddy Roberts).

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