SuperClash
| SuperClash | |
|---|---|
| Promotions | American Wrestling Association |
| First event | SuperClash (1985) |
| Last event | SuperClash IV |
| Event gimmick | AWA's flagship event |
SuperClash was a series of major professional wrestling shows promoted by the American Wrestling Association (AWA) between 1985 and 1990, often co-promoted with other North American wrestling promotions. AWA held a total of four SuperClash shows, with the third being broadcast on pay-per-view (PPV), AWA's only PPV show.
Dates, venues and main events
[edit]| Event | Date | City | Venue | Main Event | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SuperClash (1985) | September 28, 1985 | Comiskey Park | Chicago, Illinois | Rick Martel (c) vs. Stan Hansen for the AWA World Heavyweight Championship | [1] |
| SuperClash II | May 2, 1987 | Cow Palace | San Francisco, California | Nick Bockwinkel (c) vs. Curt Hennig for the AWA World Heavyweight Championship | [2] |
| SuperClash III | December 13, 1988 | UIC Pavilion | Chicago, Illinois | Jerry Lawler (AWA) vs. Kerry Von Erich (WCCW) - AWA World Heavyweight Championship vs. WCWA World Heavyweight Championship match) | [3][4] |
| SuperClash IV | April 8, 1990 | Saint Paul Civic Center | Saint Paul, Minnesota | Mr. Saito (c) vs. Larry Zbyszko for the AWA World Heavyweight Championship | [5] |
(c) – refers to the champion(s) heading into the match
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "ON THIS DAY IN PRO WRESTLING HISTORY (9/28): FIRST-EVER AWA SUPERCLASH, FIRST-EVER NWA U.S. TAG CHAMPIONS CROWNED". Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online. September 29, 2015. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- ^ "SuperClash II". Pro Wrestling History. May 2, 1987. Retrieved April 4, 2015.
- ^ "Historical Cards". 2007 Wrestling Almanac and Book of Facts. Kappa Publications. p. 159. 2007 Edition.
- ^ "SuperClash III". Pro Wrestling History. December 13, 1988. Retrieved April 4, 2015.
- ^ "SuperClash IV". Pro Wrestling History. April 8, 1990. Retrieved April 4, 2015.
Categories:
- SuperClash
- 1988 in professional wrestling
- 1990 in professional wrestling
- American Wrestling Association shows
- Continental Wrestling Association
- Jim Crockett Promotions shows
- National Wrestling Alliance pay-per-view events
- World Class Championship Wrestling shows
- Professional wrestling shows in the Chicago metropolitan area
- Professional wrestling in Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Recurring events established in 1985
- Recurring events disestablished in 1990
- 1985 establishments in the United States