Merry Christmas, everyone! Today, we’re taking a look back at an era in which Christmas shows weren’t uncommon. Well, neither was Thanksgiving for that matter.
Here’s what the WWF and Jim Crockett Promotions, respectively, offered on this date 26 years ago. Which would you have attended and why?
WWF @ Landover, MD – Capital Centre – December 25, 1985
Ivan Putski defeated Mr. X
Adrian Adonis defeated Lanny Poffo
Iron Mike Sharpe defeated SD Jones
The Iron Sheik defeated George Steele via disqualification
Big John Studd defeated Tony Atlas
Nikolai Volkoff defeated Cpl. Kirchner
The Junkyard defeated Terry Funk
WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan defeated Randy Savage
JCP @ Atlanta, GA – Omni – December 25, 1985
Manny Fernandez defeated Thunderfoot
Sam Houston fought Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Champion Krusher Kruschev to a draw
Ron Garvin defeated JJ Dillon
Jimmy Valiant & Superstar Billy Graham defeated Black Bart & the Barbarian
NWA Tag Team Champions Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson defeated National Tag Team Champions Ole & Arn Anderson via disqualification
NWA US Champion Magnum TA defeated Tully Blanchard via disqualification
NWA World Champion Ric Flair defeated Dusty Rhodes
definitely the Crockett card in Atlanta. Outside of Hogan-Savage, the WWF had nothing to offer.
Yep, I’d agree with that, Billy. I would also be interested to see the attendance for both cards.