Kerry Adkisson
Also Known As: Texas Tornado, Kerry Gene Adkisson, Kerry Von Erich, The Modern Day Warrior
Biography: Kerry Gene Adkisson was an American professional wrestler under the ring names Kerry Von Erich, The Modern-Day Warrior, and The Texas Tornado and was part of the Von Erich family of professional wrestlers. He is best known for his time with his father's promotion World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW), where he spent eleven years of his career, and his time in WWE. Adkisson held forty championships in various promotions during his career. Among other accolades, he was a five-time world champion: a four-time WCWA World Heavyweight Champion and one-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, and a one-time WWF Intercontinental Champion.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Niagara Falls, New York, USA
Birthday: February 03, 1960
Deathday: February 18, 1993
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars 1985
Overview: WCCW hosts their Thanksgiving Day event from the Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-11-28
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WWE WrestleFest '91
Overview: Macho Man Randy Savage hosts this explosive WWE extravaganza...his first Coliseum assignment since his retirement!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-07-25
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WWE Crunch Classic
Overview: Join "Rowdy" Roddy Piper for a collection of incredible matches, as The Hot Rod hosts WWE's Crunch Classic. In this exclusive presentation, witness "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan & Sgt. Slaughter take on The Natural Disasters in a Tag Team Match, "The Model" Rick Martel facing off against "The Texas Tornado" Kerry Von Erich, and many more exciting in-ring battles!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-05-28
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WWE SuperTape vol. 3
Overview: Take flight with Sean Mooney and "Lord" Alfred Hayes on a journey through some exciting in-ring action. From The Ultimate Warrior teaming with The Legion of Doom to take on Demolition in a Six-Man Tag Team Match to Jake "The Snake" Roberts going one-on-one with Mr. Perfect, this exclusive presentation boasts some unforgettable battles.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-01-24
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WWE SuperTape vol. 4
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-05-23
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WWF Bashed in the USA
Overview: While Mr. Perfect goes on search for the 'perfect' stamp, enjoy some exciting matches filmed exclusively for the WWE Universe, including Virgil challenging Shawn Michaels for the WWE Intercontinental Championship, The Undertaker going one-on-one with Yokozuna, and more. Plus, witness an exciting 40-Man Battle Royale!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-06-23
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WWE Rampage '91
Overview: While "Mean" Gene Okerlund and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan invite Sean Mooney to join them for a game of golf, the WWE Universe is treated to a collection of exciting in-ring action with WWE Rampage '91. In this lineup of exclusive matches, witness The Undertaker, Mr. Perfect, The Rockers, and many more classic WWE Superstars in competition!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-10-24
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WWE World Tour 1992
Overview: Join "Lord" Alfred Hayes in London, England, for an exciting look at some incredible matches. From High Energy taking on The Beverly Brothers to Shawn Michaels going one-on-one with "The Macho Man" Randy Savage in a rarely seen encounter, WWE's World Tour 1992 boasts an extraordinary lineup of in-ring action.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-08-27
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WWE WrestleMania VII
Overview: Hulk Hogan plays by new rules as he tries to liberate the WWE Championship from the clutches of the traitorous Sgt. Slaughter. The WWE isn't big enough for two of the most intense superstars in history as The Ultimate Warrior and "The Macho King" Randy Savage collide in a Retirement match. The Hart Foundation defend the WWE World Tag Team Championship against the unruly Nasty Boys. The Big Boss Man battles Mr. Perfect for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Plus The Rockers, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, The Legion of Doom, Earthquake, The Texas Tornado and more!
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-03-24
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WWE Royal Rumble 1991
Overview: The 1991 WWE Royal Rumble was the third annual Royal Rumble professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation, and fourth overall. It took place on January 19, 1991 at The Miami Arena in Miami, Florida. The main event was the 1991 Royal Rumble match. Featured matches on the undercard were The Ultimate Warrior versus Sgt. Slaughter for the WWE Championship, "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase & Virgil versus "The Common Man" Dusty Rhodes & Dustin Rhodes and The Mountie versus "The Birdman" Koko B. Ware.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-01-19
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WWE SummerSlam 1991
Overview: WWE SummerSlam '91 was the fourth annual SummerSlam. It took place on August 26, 1991 at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. it is remembered for the on-screen wedding of Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth, dubbed "A Match Made in Heaven" by announcer Vince McMahon. This was contrasted with "A Match Made in Hell", which was a handicap tag team match between WWF Champion Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior against Sgt. Slaughter, General Adnan and Colonel Mustafa. Among the other on-screen highlights of the event was "The Legion of Doom" The Road Warriors defeating The Nasty Boys to win the WWE World Tag Team Championship. The team became the only tag team in wrestling history to have held the WWE World Tag Team Championship, the NWA World Tag Team Championship, and the AWA World Tag Team Championship. Another highlight was Bret "The Hitman" Hart going for his first singles championship in WWE when he faced Mr. Perfect for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-08-26
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WWE SummerSlam 1990
Overview: WWE SummerSlam '90 was the third annual SummerSlam professional wrestling pay-per-view produced by The World Wrestling Federation. It took place on August 27, 1990 at The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card featured ten televised matches, including two main events. The pay-per-view also included three title matches.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-08-27
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WWE Survivor Series 1990
Overview: Survivor Series (1990) was the fourth annual Survivor Series pay-per-view professional wrestling event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). It took place on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 1990 at the Hartford Civic Center in Hartford, Connecticut. This Survivor Series saw the on-screen WWF debut of The Undertaker, who went on to become WWF Champion at the next Survivor Series one year later, and the debut of the Gobbledy Gooker. In addition, Sgt. Slaughter — who was then using an Iraqi sympathizer heel gimmick — delivered a promo where he insulted servicemen stationed in Iraq for Thanksgiving during Operation Desert Shield. Randy Savage, as the "Macho King", was interviewed by "Mean" Gene Okerlund, and issued a challenge to the Ultimate Warrior for the WWF Championship. Ravishing Rick Rude was replaced by Haku after being suspended by WWF President Jack Tunney for insulting the mother of the Big Boss Man.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-11-22
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Heroes of World Class
Overview: In 1983 World Class Championship Wrestling and its franchise stars, the Von Erich brothers, were known around the world. A small Dallas based promotion running out of a shack of a venue, the Sportatorium, World Class was one of the most syndicated television programs in America, making the Von Erichs household names. Run by legendary wrestler Fritz Von Erich, a.k.a. Jack Adkinsson, World Class made his oldest sons, Kevin, David and Kerry, three of hte biggest stars in the world of wrestling. Little did anyone know that just as the Von Erichs and World Class were reaching worldwide stardom they would begin a downfall that would cast a full eclipse on their meteoric rise to fame. Directed by Brian Harrison who, as a ten year old in 1983, watched on television as wrestling's world of staged combat between good and evil took a sharp turn into a surreal and tragic reality.
Genres: Action Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-12-26
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WCCW Christmas Star Wars '83
Overview: The most wonderful time of the year sees some intense action inside the squared circle in The Lone Star State.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-12-25
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WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars '84
Overview: Its turkey time in Texas with all the stars of World Class Championship Wrestling.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-11-22
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WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '86
Overview: The Eyes of Texas fall upon The Cotton Bowl in Dallas for the hottest action around!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-10-12
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WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '87
Overview: Stadium show from deep in the heart of Texas
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-10-17
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AWA Super Clash
Overview: AWA Super Clash '85 – The Night of Champions was the first Super Clash professional wrestling supercard event promoted by the American Wrestling Association (AWA). It was billed as AWA's flagship supercard, their biggest event of the year. The event was held at Comiskey Park in Chicago, Illinois on September 28, 1985, only a few months after WrestleMania, which was promoted by rival WWE promotion. The show drew a paid attendance of 20,347, although it was announced as 25,000. Super Clash – Night of Champions was one of the co-promotional efforts by the AWA, National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW) to compete with WWE's increasing national presence and popularity. The jointly promoted venture was known as Pro Wrestling USA.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-09-25
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Faded Glory: The Von Erich Story
Overview: This is the story of the ill-fated Von Erich family, almost all of whom died tragically before their time. Intercut with match and home video footage is an interview with Kevin Von Erich at his house, and an older interview with Fritz Von Erich.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-03-26
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Giants, Midgets, Heroes and Villains II
Overview: Once again fans can re-live the legendary glory age of wrestling and once and for all know that the bone breaking, blood-pounding action is real. Several of the matches on this DVD, when they originally aired on T.V. had to run with a disclaimer because the content was over the top vicious & bloody. The infamous match between Ric Flair & Ted DiBiase in a concussion bandage, the ambush beating Hacksaw Jim Duggan received by the hands of Ted DiBiase and his henchmen, the intentional blinding of J.Y.D. by the Midnight Express and the brutal beating Ric Flair endured by the Freebirds during an NWA Championship cage match. All this and more, plus 4 man & 6 man tag team matches, midget matches, a Hacksaw Jim Duggan montage video and Classic interviews including one with Andre the GIANT done by none other then Vince McMahon himself. Enjoy!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-01-22
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Problem Child
Overview: Ben Healy and his social climbing wife Flo adopt fun-loving seven year old Junior. But they soon discover he's a little monster as he turns a camping trip, a birthday party and even a baseball game into comic nightmares.
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-07-27
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AWA SuperClash III
Overview: The American Wrestling Association teams up with various other regional promotions to deliver the third SuperClash, live from Chicago on December 13, 1988. In the Main Event, for the first time ever, AWA World Heavyweight Champion Jerry "The King" Lawler battles the WCCW World Heavyweight Champion Kerry Von Erich in a Championship Unification Match!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-12-13
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WWE: 150 Best Pay-Per-View Matches, Vol 1
Overview: Volume 1 of the 150 best PPV matches in WWE history.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-03-11
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WWE: Allied Powers - The World's Greatest Tag Teams
Overview: Throughout the decades, fans of sports entertainment have long enjoyed the controlled chaos of tag-team wrestling. Many future Hall of Fame performers started as part of a popular duo, such as Shawn Michaels (the Rockers), Bret “Hit Man” Hart (Hart Foundation). Now, for the first time on DVD, fans can enjoy the greatest tag teams in sports entertainment history in Allied Powers: The World’s Greatest Tag Teams. Hosted by The Miz and John Morrison who are the current World Tag Team champions and the longest-running WWE Tag Team Champions in recent history. They bring their own brand of humor to this 3-DVD set that hits the biggest and the best duos throughout the annals of sports entertainment.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-01-01
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The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship Wrestling
Overview: Documentary that chronicles the story of the Von Erich family, siblings and wrestlers who attained the heights of championship glory but who also struggled with despair, tragedy and suicide.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-12-11
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Nature Boy Ric Flair - The Definitive Collection
Overview: This is a tremendous documentary recounting a tremendous career. Starting with Flair's original entry into wrestling, the plane crash that nearly ended his career and his eventual rise to being NWA's Travelling Champion.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-07-08
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It's Good To Be The King: The Jerry Lawler Story
Overview: You hear his voice calling the action every week on WWE's flagship show, Monday Night Raw, but there is more to being king other than having the best seat in the house! In this regal new documentary, Jerry "The King" Lawler shares the amazing story of his rise to royalty. Follow the WWE Hall of Famer from his early days to his championship-laden career in the ring, his incomparable reign at the broadcast table and a king-sized list of accolades along the way. Friends and peers also join The King for this revealing look inside the life of this enduring and revered figure in sports entertainment.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-05-19
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WCCW Star Wars (August 1982)
Overview: It's Kerry Von Erich vs. Ric Flair with the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship on the line in a grueling best 2 of 3 falls contest!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-08-15
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WCCW Christmas Star Wars '87
Overview: The High Holidays bring high tension deep in the heart of Texas. Can The Von Erich's come out unscathed?
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-12-25
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TWA Spring Spectacular
Overview: The Tri-State Wrestling Alliance bring you an incredible night of action with the biggest wrestling superstars!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-03-31
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AWA The Road to Super Clash III
Overview: A who’s who of WWE Hall of Famers, including Cactus Jack, Jeff Jarrett, Kerry Von Erich and more compete in this AWA spectacular.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-09-18
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WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '88
Overview: The King and The Modern-Day Warrior collide with both The WCCW & AWA World Titles on the line!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-10-15
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WCCW Fritz Von Erich Retirement Show
Overview: The Texas Legend rides off into the sunset. but tries to take down a mountain of a man in Big Daddy Bundy and take his American Heavyweight Championship before the sun sets.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-06-04
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WCCW Christmas Star Wars '82
Overview: Kerry Von Erich faces Ric Flair in a bloody Steel Cage Match with Michael "P.S" Hayes as referee with the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship hanging in the balance!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-12-25
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WCCW Star Wars (June 1983)
Overview: Kevin Von Erich tangles with NWA World's Heavyweight Champion Harley Race with the 'Ten Pounds of Gold' up for grabs!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-06-17
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WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '84
Overview: The feud between Kevin Von Erich and Chris Adams gets personal when blood is shed.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-10-24
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WCCW Christmas Star Wars '84
Overview: Kerry Von Erich seeks revenge and The NWA World's Heavyweight Championship from "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-12-25
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WCCW Parade of Champions '85
Overview: The second annual David Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions held at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-05-05
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WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '85
Overview: The Dynamic Duo of Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams square off with Kerry & Kevin Von Erich in a Hair vs. Hair Tag Team encounter.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-10-06
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WWE Survivor Series Showdown '90
Overview: The Superstars of The World Wrestling Federation battle it out in the lead up the the Thanksgiving night tradition, Survivor Series!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-11-18
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WCCW Christmas Star Wars '85
Overview: Witness a brutal battle when The Von Erichs clash with The Freebirds
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-12-25
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WCCW Parade of Champions
Overview: The first annual David Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions at Texas Stadium in Irving, Texas features David's brother Kerry Von Erich battling Ric Flair for The NWA World's Heavyweight Championship.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-05-06
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WCCW Star Wars (February 1981)
Overview: Kerry Von Erich gets his shot at the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship. But to become a champion "The Modern-Day Warrior" will need to topple NWA kingpin Harley Race.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-02-22
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WCCW Christmas Star Wars '81
Overview: Christmas Day bring the action and excitement of World Class Championship Wrestling comes in the form of season's beatings when the Von Erich boys ride into town.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-12-25
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WCCW Parade of Champions '86
Overview: World Class Championship Wrestling returns to Texas Stadium with some all-star action!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-05-04
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WWE SummerSlam Fever
Overview: The Summer heats up as the Superstars of WWE hit the ring for some rope-meltingly hot action in the lead up to WWE SummerSlam '90!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-08-19
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WWE U.K. Rampage 1991
Overview: The superstars of The World Wrestling Federation make their annual trek across the pond for WWE U.K. Rampage '91 from London, England!
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-04-21
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WWE SummerSlam Spectacular '91
Overview: The Superstars of WWE get ready for The Match Made in Heaven/The Match Made in Hell with some red-hot in-ring action!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-08-18
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WWE Battle Royal at the Albert Hall
Overview: Twenty man over the top rope Battle Royal featuring: The Barbarian, Big Boss Man, Jim Duggan, Earthquake, Ric Flair, Hercules, Marty Jannetty, Brian Knobbs, The Legion of Doom (Hawk and Animal), Shawn Michaels, The Mountie, The British Bulldog, Roddy Piper, Paul Roma, Jerry Sags, Tito Santana, Typhoon, The Undertaker, and Kerry Von Erich Legion of Doom vs Power & Glory The British Bulldog vs The Barbarian Texas Tornado vs The Mountie The Undertaker vs "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan Earthquake vs Big Boss Man Tito Santana vs Ric Flair The Nasty Boys vs The Rockers
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-10-03
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WWE Survivor Series 1991
Overview: WWF Survivor Series 1991 is an American wrestling event within part of the World Wrestling Federation or (WWF). It took place on Thanksgiving Eve, November 27, 1991 at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-11-27
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ECW/WWA Battle of the Belts
Overview: Eastern Championship Wrestling and The World Wrestling Alliance collide in an event of epic proportions featuring the hottest pro wrestling stars of today!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-01-23
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WWE Royal Rumble 1992
Overview: The 1992 WWE Royal Rumble was the fifth annual Royal Rumble. It took place on January 19, 1992 at The Knickerbocker Arena in Albany, New York. The main event, as in past Royal Rumble events, was the event's namesake match. The 1992 Royal Rumble match was historic because for the first time in the history of WWE, the last man standing in the match would win the WWE Championship, which had been vacated in December 1991. The match was won by Ric Flair, who last eliminated Sid Justice to win the match and the WWE Championship. Featured matches on the undercard were The Natural Disasters vs. The Legion of Doom for the WWE World Tag Team Championship, The Beverly Brothers vs. The Bushwhackers & Roddy Piper versus The Mountie for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-01-19
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WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars '83
Overview: Kerry Von Erich and Michael Hayes clash in a steel cage in a loser leaves town match.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-11-24
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SWS WrestleFest
Overview: Super World of Sports presents WrestleFest in TokyoDome on March 30, 1991.
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Original Language: en
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