view more . It led up to one last match at Wrestle War '89 where Ric Flair was finally able to defeat The Dragon and once again be the man! by SimoneSDH Category: WWE 2K20 Guides on October 17, 2019 - 18:23 . Vader and Jack carried this entire match from start to finish and it could have reasonably gone either way and still been a classic. Steamboat lost the match by countout but after the match, Savage continued to assault him and injured Steamboat's larynx (kayfabe) with the ring bell, beginning an angle between the two. Retired American professional wrestler of Japanese descent as Ricky Steamboat. Vinnie Vegas vs. Scott Sandlin -Ricky Steamboat vs. Terry Funk (Clash of the Champions VII, June 14, 1989) **** -Sting vs. Flair joked that he's the only guy in wrestling that paid three women alimony at the same time and Sting laughed. [1] Ricky Steamboat has been the special referee in main event matches between John Cena, Triple H, and/or Edge at WWE house shows. Think about it. Keiji Mutoh, A.K.A The Great Muta, has been on a retirement tour as of late that is set to end in late February, when he will retire from professional wrestling, ending a 38-year career. Big Van Vader vs. Marcus Alexander Bagwell [59][60] On the August 18 Clash of the Champions XXIV, he defeated Paul Orndorff to win his second and final WCW World Television Championship. Ric Flair knew it was his last chance to win the World Heavyweight Championship. Slaughter and Don Kernodle; Steamboat and Youngblood being turned on by their friends Jack and Jerry Brisco; Steamboat in a shocking (and emotional) feud against former mentor McDaniel; and his last great series in the territory, feuding with Tully Blanchard over the NWA TV title. Promotion: AEW.. Women's MVP: Syuri.. MOTY: Okada vs Ospreay.. Feud: FTR vs Briscoes.. Underrated: Takeshita Thoughts on muted fan interest towards AEW . WCW US Champion Rick Rude (w/ Madusa) fought Kensuke Sasaki (sub. Although the company featured some of the most memorable wrestling feuds of the '90s, it didn't always end feuds in the best way. In great condition. Royalty free music: https://www.jmonroyaltyfree.netmerch:https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsantoj/shop?asc=ubecome a Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/JMong. [63], Heading into 1994, Steamboat engaged in one last feud over the WCW World Heavyweight Championship with longtime rival Ric Flair, which culminated in a match in the main event of Spring Stampede where the title was briefly held up due to both men's shoulders being pinned at the same time. Tv Writer. Only after assurances by Steamboat that he would protect himself did Roberts agree to it. As a longtime veteran himself, Marshall works a style that is basically ripped straight out of the 70s and 80s, so it would suit Steamboat very well for obvious reasons. Here are some options that would suit the job well, in no particular order. 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Scotty Flamingo (w/ JT Southern) vs. Johnny B. Badd The day after his dark match loss, Steamboat gave his notice to WWF management and then quit the company shortly thereafter. The storytelling in this match summed up why Vader and Jack were able to be so captivating as foes. 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 . [81] In his first match in nearly 15 years, Steamboat returned to the ring alongside Piper and Snuka to take on Jericho at WrestleMania 25 on April 5, 2009. Steamboat "hurt" his knee and Flair won the match with a Cradle. Sting & Ricky Steamboat vs. Steve Austin & Rick Rude: Clash of the Champions XIX: 16 giugno 1992 Charleston, Carolina del Sud McAlister Field House: Terry Gordy & "Dr. Death" Steve Williams vs. Introduction Below you can see all known star ratings for wrestling matches featuring in Dave Meltzer's Wrestling Observer Newsletter.Please note that ratings are given to the overall match; not to the performers within them. Some feuds had their best match as a legendary rivalry came to end. He made his WWE video game debut in WWE SmackDown vs. Steve Austin vs. Joey Maggs In 1985, Steamboat was offered a contract by Vince McMahon and he joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). WWE Mattel Elite 93 . In JCP and WCW, he was a one-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion,[6] a four-time United States Heavyweight Champion,[7] a four-time World Television Champion,[8][9] a twelve-time World Tag Team Champion (eight-time under the WCW banner,[10][11] one-time (though unofficial) under the NWA banner[12] and three-time under the Mid-Atlantic banner)[13] and a two-time Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Champion. Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Big Van Vader & Mr. Hughes (w/ Harley Race) at 3:43 when Rick pinned Hughes with the Steinerline; after the bout, Vader & Hughes knocked the Steiners to the floor RELATED: 10 Bizarre WCW Matches That Were Dumb But Entertaining. [36][37][38] The highly influential match was considered an instant classic by both fans and critics and was named 1987's Match of the Year by both Pro Wrestling Illustrated and the Wrestling Observer. Kevin Nash e Sting vs. Randy Savage e Sid Vicious 14 agosto 1999: Road Wild: Sturgis: Hulk Hogan vs. Kevin Nash 12 settembre 1999: Fall Brawl: Winston-Salem: Hulk Hogan vs. Sting Dustin Rhodes, Ricky Steamboat, & Nikita Koloff vs. Arn Anderson, Larry Zbyszko, & Bobby Eaton . This did not sit well with WWF management as he had been groomed to become a long-term champion. [82], Steamboat's last match was teaming with his son Richie, as they defeated Trent Barretta and Caylen Croft at Florida Championship Wrestling's Father's Day Salute on June 18, 2010. Rude took a commanding 3-1. Statistician. Johnny B. Badd pinned Diamond Dallas Page with a sunset flip off the top (11/10/92; Gainesville, GA), 12/12/92: Ron Simmons vs. WCW TV Champion Steve Austin, 2/1/92: With around thirteen minutes left, Ricky managed to tie the score and then take the lead in the last minute of the match. Their battle at Halloween Havoc 1993 was pretty crazy for its time and earned its place as the main event of the show. 2: . Several weeks after winning the Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship, Steamboat asked WWF owner Vince McMahon for some time off to be with his wife Bonnie, who was expecting the birth of their first son, Richard, Jr. Rick & Scott Steiner vs. Don Michaels & Jack Savage Tom Zenk vs. Tommy Rich The story behind the last match of Flair and Steamboat's 1989 feud helped sell the stakes in this bout. On WWF television prior to the match, Steamboat appeared in a vignette where he stated that he hoped Randy Savage would win his first round match, thus setting up a rematch of last year's WrestleMania match and "one more classic confrontation". Larry Zbyszko vs. Todd Champion Steve Austin vs. Ron Simmons, 6/20/92: [57] He however, won both his first NWA World Tag Team Championship (unrecognized by NWA) and his second WCW World Tag Team Title with Shane Douglas (NWA and WCW titles were unified) on the November 18 Clash of the Champions XXI by defeating Barry Windham and Dustin Rhodes. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. Tex Slazenger & Shanghai Pierce defeated Rikki Nelson & Chris Sullivan when Slazenger got the pin with a reverse DDT (11/10/92; Gainesville, GA), 12/19/92 featured the Barry Windham vs. TA McCoy match from the 12/12/92 Worldwide: Evento. [46] All three of Steamboat's matches with Flair were given 5 or more stars by Wrestling Observer Newsletter publisher Dave Meltzer. Tony Atlas (w/ Cactus Jack) defeated Pez Whatley via submission with the full nelson (10/6/92; Gainesville, GA) Ricky Steamboat & Sting defeat Ric Flair & Steve Austin. [14] In the WWF/E, Steamboat was a one-time Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion[15] and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009. DE. Ricky Steamboat and Lord Steven Regal wearing the WCW TV title and an interview with Paul Roma & Arn Anderson wearing the NWA & WCW world tag team titles and The Nasty Boys managed by Missy Hyatt carrying the NWA World Tag Team titles in the ring. Ron Simmons & Big Josh vs. Vinnie Vegas & Mr. Hughes Van Hammer pinned Fred Avery with the slingshot suplex (10/14/92; Dothan, AL) Brian Pillman pinned Brad Armstrong with a reverse roll up and holding the ropes for leverage, 9/9/92; Gainesville, GA; Georgia Mountains Center WCW US Champion Rick Rude vs. Ian Weston The Steiner Brothers (Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner), quarti di finale del torneo per il titolo NWA World Tag Team Championship WCW/NWA Tag Team Champions Ricky Steamboat & Shane Douglas defeated Tex Slazenger & Shanghai Pierce at 5:30 when Douglas pinned Slazenger after Slazenger sustained Steamboat's crossbody off the top; after the bout, Jesse Ventura interviewed the champions at ringside where they accepted the challenge to face Steve Austin and Brian Pillman the . That being said, after Ric Flairs performance in his last match ever in July, the bar for Steamboats performance isnt very high. . The last the wrestling world saw of Steamboat was at the House of the Dragon Dynamite special, where he served as special guest timekeeper for a 2 Out of 3 Falls match between Daniel Garcia and Bryan Danielson. He was a two-time New York State wrestling qualifier and a Florida state champion. Like the Mutoh idea, it would be best suited to a shorter match, but thats okay. Butch Reed & the Barbarian defeated Tom Zenk & Jimmy Garvin when Reed pinned Garvin with a shoulderblock off the top Steamboat's only pay per view appearance during his second WWF tenure was at SummerSlam. Sting and Ricky Steamboat, despite being in the same company multiple times over several years, have never had a one-on-one match together, this likely being due to the fact that they were both perennial babyfaces at a time when babyface wrestlers didn't normally face each other or feud. His home-state is Connecticut, although he was born in Pennsylvania on February 23rd, 1999. Sting & Ricky Steamboat vs. Steve Austin & Rick Rude WCW Clash of the Champions XVIII 15:53 Sting, Dustin Rhodes, Barry Windham & Ricky Steamboat vs. Rick Rude, Arn Anderson, Bobby Eaton & Larry Zbyszko (WCW Saturday Night 02.22.1992) 34:06 Ricky Steamboat vs Rick Rude - 30 Minute IronMan Match - WCW Beach Blast 1992 34:06 That being said, there is absolutely no way that a Sting vs. Ricky Steamboat match does not sell a ridiculous amount of tickets in North Carolina, especially if billed as Steamboats last match and the first time he and Sting have ever faced off. 1/4/92: WCW TV Champion Steve Austin vs. Rick Steiner, 4/11/92: Steamboat's star-making performance came when he pinned Flair after a double thrust off the top rope to win the NWA Mid-Atlantic Television Championship at the WRAL-TV studios in Raleigh, North Carolina. 19 Dean Malenko vs. Eddie Guerrero Uncensored 1997 In 1997, Eddie Guerrero and Dean Malenko had already faced off numerous times in both WCW and ECW. Tex Slazenger & Shanghai Pierce defeated Brad Armstrong & Marcus Alexander Bagwell when Pierce pinned Bagwell with an elbow drop At Clash Of The Champions 28, the two competed for the US title in a match that, like their feud, is very underrated. [82], On June 28, 2010, he returned to WWE Raw to promote his new DVD only to be attacked and injured by The Nexus. Barry Windham pinned Terry Taylor with the superplex (8/10/92; Center Stage Theatre) He tells Bill Apter that he is proud of that match and believes he had a 'really good showing.' The match against Jericho was the last time the fans got to see the real Ricky Steamboat. The No DQ match saw Steamboat win the title in a match that happened before Austin turned into the face of wrestling. I'm not really sure I agree with that last part.. 6/24/89 - featured an opening clip of NWA US Champion Lex Luger coming out to the ring after the Ricky Steamboat vs. Terry Funk match at the Clash of the Champions; hosted by Jim Ross; included a vignette on Shane Douglas & Johnny Ace showing them on the beach, set to "The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades" by Timbuk 3; featured . 1984-1985. Blue Bloods Vs. Harlem Heat Vs. WCW US Tag Team Champions Terrance Taylor & Greg Valentine vs. PN News & Johnny Rich Back to the logical choices that make the most sense, Jeff Jarrett is a great candidate for this job. WCW TV Champion Steve Austin vs. Mike Graham He and Flair battled in a Steel Cage match that also ended their first major feud in WCW. [13] He also won the Television title (which by that point had been renamed NWA World Television Championship) a second time. [24] On the January 4, 1986 Saturday Night's Main Event IV, his intense feud with Muraco ended after he and the JYD beat Muraco and Fuji in a tag team match. Much like Mutoh hes old enough and established enough that being beaten by a 69-year-old man wont really hurt him, but hes also a much more likely, and admittedly better opponent for Steamboat. To make sure there was a winner, three judges were there in case of a tie. This is also a onetime ring name of, Championship Wrestling from Florida (19761977), Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion and departure (19861988), North American Wrestling Association / South Atlantic Pro Wrestling (1990), United States Heavyweight Champion and retirement (1994), Agent and feud with Chris Jericho (20052009). On subsequent episodes of Superstars and Wrestling Challenge, Steamboat would go on to win numerous squash matches. Ricky Steamboat vs. WCW TV Champion Steve Austin, 2/15/92 included the Ron Simmons & Abdullah the Butcher vs. Cactus Jack & Mr. Hughes match from the 2/2/92 Main Event: [78] He also briefly appeared at the Vengeance: Night of Champions pay-per-view, being recognized as a former Intercontinental Champion. This is just a list of the people that would be best suited to do the job, and to sell the show, but that doesnt mean theyll pick any of them. Sting, Marcus Alexander Bagwell, Rick & Scott Steiner vs. WCW Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Bobby Eaton, Larry Zbyzsko, & Cactus Jack, 3/14/92: Download Tom and Jeff do a deep dive into this all-time classic! Scotty Flamingo vs. Larry Santo Speaking of old-school heels who excel at making opponents shine, QT Marshall is probably the perfect man for the job in a lot of ways. Steamboat got physical with them, nailing Parker with one of his trademark chops. :)WWE 2K18 Playlisthttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeluYAU50LqaTMSjG9UGGvNWRxxw0_k2_Richard Henry Blood Sr. better known by his ring name Ricky \"The Dragon\" Steamboat, is an American retired professional wrestler. Brian Pillman & Scotty Flamingo defeated Marcus Alexander Bagwell & Brad Armstrong when Pillman pinned Bagwell with a crucifix (9/8/92; Center Stage Theatre), 9/9/92; Gainesville, GA; Georgia Mountains Center [28][29] Roberts was initially reluctant to deliver the DDT on the concrete floor due to his fear that Steamboat would not be able to stop his head from hitting the floor, which, on this particular occasion, was not covered with protective mats. However, Steamboat was attacked by Chris Jericho, who began to feud with the Hall of Famers. [11][51] They lost the titles to Arn Anderson and his new partner Bobby Eaton at a live event in January 1992. Ron Simmons, Big Josh, WCW Light Heavyweight Champion Brian Pillman, & Tom Zenk vs. WCW US Champion Rick Rude, Larry Zbyszko, WCW Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Bobby Eaton, 4/25/92: 443 0 Days Warranty ITEM# 034000342727 We Offer shipping for most of our products, please check our website for details, or enquire for a direct link to the item on our website! On the November 22, 1986 edition of Superstars, Steamboat got a shot at the Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship against Macho Man Randy Savage. Marshall is also one of the great minds in the wrestling business today, and could probably tackle the task of structuring the match in a way that makes things easier for Steamboat. Read our privacy policy. Renegade 3. Menu. In the WWF/E, Steamboat was a one-time Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009. Plus he was one of the few to come out of the Ric Flairs Last Match debacle looking good and impressive, so hes got the resume for it. It ended a long feud between the two units and it was the last time the two teams clashed for almost half a decade. tv results. However, on July 1, WWE's website announced that the prior night, Steamboat felt legitimate pain in his neck and shoulders and as a result, was now legitimately hospitalized. Although Hulk Hogan was not known for matches that were "great," his match against Ric Flair at Halloween Havoc 1994 was solid. Kensuke Sasaki pinned Sgt. Jim Duggan Vs. Kamala 4. 9 Barry Windham & Dustin Rhodes vs Ricky Steamboat & Shane Douglas, Clash 21 Windham and Rhodes were both WCW and NWA tag champions as Steamboat partnered with a rookie Douglas. Shortly after his debut (where he defeated Steve Lombardi on Championship Wrestling), Steamboat was given the gimmick of a babyface nicknamed "the Dragon"; Steamboat's jacket-and-trunks attire was replaced by a keikogi and long tights. Richard Henry Blood Sr. (born February 28, 1953), [1] [2] better known by his ring name Ricky " The Dragon " Steamboat, is an American retired professional wrestler best known for his work with the American Wrestling Association (AWA), Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP), World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now The only knock against this classic bout is that it ended in a draw. Listen to Episode 10: NWA June '89 (6/03 - 6/11/89) - Funk Introduces "Rick Flaire", an episode of The Wrestling Memory Grenade, easily on Podbay - the best podcast player on the web. W Raw 2011 in 2010, and has since appeared in WWE All Stars, WWE '12, WWE 2K14, WWE 2K16 (two versions; one DLC), WWE 2K17 and WWE 2K18 as an unlockable character, WWE 2K19 as DLC in the game's Ric Flair-themed "Wooooo!" The Great Muta (Great American Bash, July 23, 1989 - NWA TV Title Match) **** -Lex Luger vs. Ricky Steamboat (Great American Bash, July 23, 1989 - NWA U.S. Nikita Koloff vs. Arn Anderson, 5/23/92: Big Josh vs. Rip Rogers Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin vs. Mark Canterbury & Sonny Trout Harley Race helped Vader win, which left some fans very unhappy. [72] In 2004, he engaged in a series of confrontations with CM Punk over Punk's arrogance in matches Steamboat refereed and then became CM Punk's inspiration to become the better person Steamboat knew he could be. After an eight-year retirement, Steamboat played an important role in the genesis of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where he was the referee of the first Gauntlet for the Gold for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Whether he wrestled under his real name, or the legendary Great Muta alias, the match would certainly sell tickets and PPV buys. After having creative differences with JCP booker Dusty Rhodes, Steamboat left the NWA.[21]. Episode 08: NWA WrestleWar '89 - FLAIR VS. STEAMBOAT. Sting and Cactus Jack had a long-standing feud that dated back to 1991. WCW Main Event - TV-Show @ Georgia Mountains Center in Gainesville, Georgia, USA. Brian Pillman vs. Sgt. Funk was on the offensive for most of this match and he and Flair gave it all they had. https://t.co/8ZkIkkNXVL pic.twitter.com/QxscRB26PN, Big Time Wrestling (@BTWwrestling) September 15, 2022. In no particular order with WWF management as he had been groomed to become a Champion. 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