Superstars on the Superstation

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Superstars on the Superstation
Promotion
Jim Crockett Promotions
DateFebruary 2, 1986[1]
(aired February 7, 1986[2])
CityAtlanta, Georgia
VenueOmni
Attendance10,000

Superstars on the Superstation was a televised

Nielsen ratings of 3.2.[4]

The event also featured several celebrities. Singer Willie Nelson, NASCAR legend Benny Parsons and Major League Baseball pitcher Gaylord Perry were all interviewed during the broadcast, with Nelson cutting a promo with Dusty Rhodes.[5]

In August 2019 it was announced that Superstars on the Superstation would be uploaded to the WWE Network as a Hidden Gem.[6]

Background

The premise behind the show was that fans could vote for four,

dark matches, but the final four matches were televised, three of which saw National Wrestling Alliance
(NWA) titles defended.

Event

The first match of the broadcast saw the

The Rock 'n' Roll Express to win the title.[4] The ending to the match was controversial, however, as Eaton's partner, Dennis Condrey, hit Morton with a tennis racket to enable Eaton to score the pinfall.[9]

The second match ended in a

The Road Warriors (Hawk and Animal).[9]

Dusty Rhodes next successfully defended his NWA National Heavyweight Championship against Tully Blanchard when the match ended in a 20-minute time limit draw. After the match, Rhodes argued with Blanchard's manager, J. J. Dillon, which allowed Blanchard to attack Rhodes from behind. Despite not winning the title belt, Blanchard took it with him as he left the ring.[9]

Next,

Louisiana Superdome, where the tournament would be held.[9]

In the final match, scheduled for television time remaining, saw

pinfall.[9]

Results

No.Results
dark match

References

  1. ^ "411MANIA". PDRwrestling Review: NWA Superstars on the Superstation. Retrieved 2019-08-21.
  2. ^ "THIS DAY IN HISTORY: SUPERSTARS ON THE SUPERSTATION, AWA SOUTHERN TITLE TOURNAMENT, THREE JAPW TITLES ON THE LINE, AND MORE | PWInsider.com". www.pwinsider.com. Retrieved 2019-08-21.
  3. ^ "NWA Superstars on the Superstation at The Omni wrestling results - Internet Wrestling Database". www.profightdb.com. Retrieved 2019-08-21.
  4. ^ a b "Superstars on the Superstation". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved 2009-12-27.
  5. ^ Matt Peddycord, The Powerdriver Review (2009-05-29). "NWA Superstars on the Superstation". The History of WWE. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
  6. ^ Potter, Jon (2019-08-21). "EXCLUSIVE: Latest WWE Network Hidden Gem Set to Add NWA TV Special From 1986". WWE Network News. Retrieved 2019-08-21.
  7. ISBN 9781773052328
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  8. ^ "The Best And Worst Of The Rare NWA Superstars On The SuperStation". UPROXX. 2017-11-11. Retrieved 2019-08-21.
  9. ^ a b c d e "JCP Ring Results: 1986". The History of WWE. Retrieved 2009-12-27.
  10. ^ "411MANIA". The Name on the Marquee: NWA Superstars on the Superstation (2.7.1986). Retrieved 2019-08-21.
  11. ^ "MACW Superstars On The Superstation « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net. Retrieved 2019-08-21.
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