NWA Starrcade 1983: A Flare for the Gold

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08/17/20 • 117 min

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In this week's fan’s choice episode, hosts Jay Lauderdale and wrestling historian, Donnie Mueller, take a look back at NWA Starrcade 1983: A Flare for the Gold, as voted on by the WLS listeners! This event is held in such high regard, notably as Ric Flair’s launching pad to superstardom...but is it warranted? That’s a question that our hosts discuss throughout, along with other topics ranging from the greatness of the Piper-Valentine Dog Collar match and Gordon Solie to the weirdness of Jerry Brisco pre-match balancing act and no one caring about poor, bloodied, beaten Scott McGhee to the downright awfulness of Gene Kiniski as referee. Plus, we’re pretty sure that this card set the world record for funky chicken dance movies (thanks to Rufus R. Jones, Bugsy McGraw, and Charlie Brown from Outta Town) and backstage interviews.

In addition to the review, this episode features The Enhancement Talent of the Week, the mysterious Bobby Who. Some of his greatest hits can be found here:

“Beautiful” Bobby Who Music Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qf-g7ZeLhUU
Bobby Who vs. Mr. Hughes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQCaxr_fKTY

Thanks and we will see you next time!

In addition to the review, this episode features The Enhancement Talent of the Week, the mysterious Bobby Who. Some of his greatest hits can be found here:

“Beautiful” Bobby Who Music Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qf-g7ZeLhUU
Bobby Who vs. Mr. Hughes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQCaxr_fKTY

Thanks and we will see you next time!

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