SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 13:08 Min.
Taped in either December 1987 or January 1988, this non-title TV main event appeared on NWA World Wide Wrestling at an undisclosed arena. On one side are NWA World Tag Team Champions Tully Blanchard & Arn Anderson representing the nefarious Four Horsemen; notably, J.J. Dillon isn’t present for this bout. Opposing them are the new NWA U.S. Champion: “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes, and the NWA World TV champ: “The Russian Nightmare” Nikita Koloff, again appearing as ‘The Super Powers.’
Tony Schiavone & David Crockett are the match’s commentators. NWA World Champion “Nature Boy” Ric Flair and vengeful ex-U.S. Champion Lex Luger appear in late cameos.
REVIEW:
Though there’s a predictable cop-out finish, the reliable fireworks pitting these teams against one another is still terrific NWA television. The late plot twist re: Flair and Luger is an added bonus. Nicely played!
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 7 Stars
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