World Class Championship Wrestling (1982)

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Synopsis

From the Sportatorium comes the groundbreaking sports-entertainment brand World Class Championship Wrestling, featuring legendary competitors such as The Von Erichs, Bruiser Brody, The Fabulous Freebirds and more.

First Air Date: 1982-01-02

Last Air Date: 1988-10-29

Number of Seasons: 7

Number of Episodes: 340

Created By: Fritz Von Erich, Gary Williams

Networks: ESPN, Syndication

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Top Cast

Kerry Von Erich as Kerry Von Erich
Kevin Von Erich as Kevin Von Erich
Chris Adams as Chris Adams
Bill Mercer as (Commentator)
Jay Saldi as (Commentator)
King Parsons Jr. as King Parsons
Terry Gordy as Terry Gordy
Akihisa Mera as The Great Kabuki
Brian Adias as Brian Adidas
Dale Hey as Buddy Roberts

Seasons

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Episodes:

Ep. 1: WCCW - January 02, 1982 (1982-01-02)

On this edition of World Class Championship Wrestling, Kevin and Kerry Von Erich take on the duo of Arman Hussein and Tim Brooks in a Tag Team Match main event. Plus, The Great Kabuki in action, Big Daddy Bundy goes one-on-one with The Monk, and much more!
Ep. 2: WCCW - January 09, 1982 (1982-01-09)

On this edition of World Class Championship Wrestling, Kerry Von Erich takes to the ring to battle The Great Kabuki in singles action. Plus, Arman Hussein and Tim Brooks take on Tom Shaft and Jose Lothario in the main event, Kevin Von Erich faces Carlos Zapata, and more!
Ep. 3: WCCW - February 06, 1982 (1982-02-06)

On this edition of World Class Championship Wrestling, Bugsy McGraw puts the American Heavyweight Championship on the line in a match against Al Madril. Plus, Big Daddy Bundy takes to the ring for a Handicap Match main event, Gene Goodson interviews Kevin and Kerry Von Erich, and much more!
Ep. 4: WCCW - February 20, 1982 (1982-02-20)

On this edition of World Class Championship Wrestling, a special encore presentation of Kerry Von Erich battling The Great Kabuki lights up the Lone Star State. Plus, Ivan Putski in action, Al Madril goes one-on-one with Frank Dusek, and more!
Ep. 5: WCCW - February 27, 1982 (1982-02-27)

While the rivalry between The Von Erichs and Gary Hart continues, Kevin Von Erich takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Texas Heavyweight Champion Wild Bill Irwin in the main event. Plus, King Kong Bundy in action, Al Madril takes on Frank Dusek, and much more!
Ep. 6: WCCW - March 13, 1982 (1982-03-13)

NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair makes his way to World Class Championship Wrestling to show the people of Texas what he can do in the ring. Plus, Kevin Von Erich goes one-on-one with Carlos Zapata in the main event, Al Madril and Tom 'Boogaloo' Shaft face The Great Kabuki and King Kong Bundy, and more!
Ep. 7: WCCW - March 20, 1982 (1982-03-20)

On this edition of World Class Championship Wrestling, The Great Kabuki makes his presence felt when American Heavyweight Champion Kerry Von Erich goes one-on-one with Arman Hussein in the main event. Plus, King Kong Bundy in action, Jose Lothario takes on Bugsy McGraw, and much more!
Ep. 8: WCCW - April 03, 1982 (1982-04-03)

On this edition of World Class Championship Wrestling, The Spoiler takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Wild Bill Irwin in the main event. Plus, The Great Kabuki in action, Kerry Von Erich takes on Carlos Zapata in singles competition, and much more!
Ep. 9: WCCW - April 17, 1982 (1982-04-17)

As the rivalry between The Von Erich Family and Gary Hart continues, Kevin Von Erich takes to the ring to battle Texas Heavyweight Champion Wild Bill Irwin in singles action. Plus, Arman Hussein meets Richard Blood in the main event, Al Madril takes on Carlos Zapata, and more!
Ep. 10: WCCW - April 24, 1982 (1982-04-24)

On this edition of World Class Championship Wrestling, King Kong Bundy takes to the ring to go one-on-one with The Spoiler in the main event. Plus, American Heavyweight Champion Kerry Von Erich in action, Wild Bill Irwin faces off against Richard Blood, and more!
Ep. 11: WCCW - May 01, 1982 (1982-05-01)

On this edition of World Class Championship Wrestling, The Spoiler partners with Al Madril to take on King Kong Bundy and Bugsy McGraw in a Tag Team Match main event. Plus, The Great Kabuki in action, Ken Mantell goes one-on-one with Carlos Zapata, and more!
Ep. 12: WCCW - May 08, 1982 (1982-05-08)

Gary Hart unleashes one of his most dangerous clients on The Von Erich Family, as The Great Kabuki goes one-on-one with Kevin Von Erich in the main event. Plus, Texas Heavyweight Champion Wild Bill Irwin competes in a Handicap Match, The Spoiler battles Frank Dusek, and much more action!
Ep. 13: WCCW - May 15, 1982 (1982-05-15)

The Spoiler and Al Madril unite to challenge King Kong Bundy and Bugsy McGraw for the American Tag Team Championship in the main event. Texas Heavyweight Champion Wild Bill Irwin goes one-on-one with Rick Harris. Plus, Frank Dusek in action, Ken Mantell battles The Magic Dragon, and more!
Ep. 14: WCCW - May 22, 1982 (1982-05-22)

King Kong Bundy gets involved when Kevin Von Erich faces The Great Kabuki in a Lumbrjack Match.
Ep. 15: WCCW - May 29, 1982 (1982-05-29)

Kerry Von Erich goes one-on-one with King Kong Bundy in the main event. Al Madril takes to the ring to battle The Great Kabuki.
Ep. 16: WCCW - June 05, 1982 (1982-06-05)

Kevin Von Erich battles King Kong Bundy in the main event. Plus, The Great Kabuki, Jose Lothario, and many more in action!
Ep. 17: WCCW - June 12, 1982 (1982-06-12)

At Star Wars: The Super Bowl of Wrestling, The Great Kabuki and The Magic Dragon defend the All Asia Tag Team Titles against The Von Erichs.
Ep. 18: WCCW - June 19, 1982 (1982-06-19)

Part-Two of Star Wars: The Super Bowl of Wrestling features Kerry Von Erich facing Harley Race for a shot at the World Heavyweight Title.
Ep. 19: WCCW - June 26, 1982 (1982-06-26)

Al Madril faces off against Wild Bill Irwin in the main event. Kevin Von Erich takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Arman Hussein.
Ep. 20: WCCW - July 03, 1982 (1982-07-03)

Fritz Von Erich's 'Retirement Match' against King Kong Bundy for the American Heavyweight Championship is featured in the main event.
Ep. 21: WCCW - July 10, 1982 (1982-07-10)

Penalties are enforced when Kerry and Kevin Von Erich challenge The Great Kabuki and The Magic Dragon for the All Asia Tag Team Titles.
Ep. 22: WCCW - July 17, 1982 (1982-07-17)

Al Madril challenges Wild Bill Irwin for the Texas Heavyweight Championship in the main event. Plus, Frank Dusek, The Dragon, and more!
Ep. 23: WCCW - July 24, 1982 (1982-07-24)

King Kong Bundy & Wild Bill Irwin vs. Kery & Kevin Von Erich in a Tag Team Match main event.
Ep. 24: WCCW - July 31, 1982 (1982-07-31)

Kevin Von Erich challenges Wild Bill Irwin for the Texas Heavyweight Title in the main event. Plus, Kerry Von Erich, Bugsy McGraw, and more!
Ep. 25: WCCW - August 07, 1982 (1982-08-07)

Bugsy McGraw faces Wild Bill Irwin in singles competition; Al Madril teams with Kerry Von Erich.
Ep. 26: WCCW - August 14, 1982 (1982-08-14)

NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair comes to Texas to face Al Madril in the main event. Plus, Jose Lothario, Kevin Von Erich, and more!
Ep. 27: WCCW - August 21, 1982 (1982-08-21)

Star Wars of Wrestling features The Von Erichs challenging The Great Kabuki and The Magic Dragon for the All Asia Tag Team Championship!
Ep. 28: WCCW - August 28, 1982 (1982-08-28)

The Star Wars of Wrestling continues as Kerry Von Erich faces Ric Flair for the NWA World Title.
Ep. 29: WCCW - September 04, 1982 (1982-09-04)

Al Madril takes on The Great Kabuki in an intense match; King Kong Bundy teams with Wild Bill Irwin.
Ep. 30: WCCW - September 11, 1982 (1982-09-11)

David Von Erich vs. King Kong Bundy; Gary Hart vs. The Great Kabuki; Jose Lothario vs. The Superfly.
Ep. 31: WCCW - September 18, 1982 (1982-09-18)

Bugsy McGraw vs. Great Kabuki; Kerry Von Erich vs. Arman Hussein; Kevin Von Erich vs. Magic Dragon.
Ep. 32: WCCW - September 25, 1982 (1982-09-25)

Gary Hart promises Ric Flair a favor when The Great Kabuki vs. Kerry Von Erich and more.
Ep. 33: WCCW - October 02, 1982 (1982-10-02)

Brian Adidas takes on The Checkmate in the main event; Bugsy McGraw battles Frank Dusek.
Ep. 34: WCCW - October 09, 1982 (1982-10-09)

David Von Erich defends the Texas Heavyweight Championship against Wild Bill Irwin. Plus, King Kong Bundy, The Checkmate, and many more!
Ep. 35: WCCW - October 16, 1982 (1982-10-16)

Michael Hayes takes on the Great Renesto in the main event. David Von Erich vs. Frank Dusek. World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair and more.
Ep. 36: WCCW - October 23, 1982 (1982-10-23)

David Von Erich vs. Roberto Renesto in the main event; The Checkmate is in action.
Ep. 37: WCCW - October 30, 1982 (1982-10-30)

The Fabulous Freebirds face Wild Bill Irwin and The Destroyer in the main event. Plus, Jose Lothario, The Magic Dragon, and more in action!
Ep. 38: WCCW - November 06, 1982 (1982-11-06)

Kevin Von Erich takes on Wild Bill Irwin in the Main Event. The Fabulous Freebirds vs. Gran Marcus and the Destroyer. Great Kabuki and more.
Ep. 39: WCCW - November 13, 1982 (1982-11-13)

Bugsy McGraw goes one-on-one with The Checkmate in the main event. Plus, The Fabulous Freebirds, Kerry Von Erich, and many more in action!
Ep. 40: WCCW - November 20, 1982 (1982-11-20)

Kerry Von Erich vs 'Killer' Tim Brooks. Freebirds vs Great Kabuki and Magic Dragon. David Von Erich vs Destroyer Il and much more.
Ep. 41: WCCW - November 27, 1982 (1982-11-27)

David Von Erich sets out for revenge when he battles The Great Kabuki in the main event.
Ep. 42: WCCW - December 04, 1982 (1982-12-04)

Kerry Von Erich and Brian Adidas vs Magic Dragon and Checkmate. Al Madril vs Great Kabuki. Von Erich family duck hunting trip and more.
Ep. 43: WCCW - December 11, 1982 (1982-12-11)

In the Main Event Kevin Von Erich faces King Kong Bundy. A verbal meeting between Ric Flair and Fritz Von Erich. Great Kabuki and more.
Ep. 44: WCCW - December 18, 1982 (1982-12-18)

David Von Erich vs Great Kabuki for All Asian Title. Bugsy McGraw and Al Madril vs Checkmate and Magic Dragon. Ric Flair vs Von Erich preview.
Ep. 45: WCCW - December 27, 1982 (1982-12-27)

Freebirds team with David Von Erich to go after WCCW Six Man Tag Team Title. 18 man Battle Royal Pole Match with King Kong Bundy.
Ep. 46: WCCW - December 28, 1982 (1982-12-28)

History-making matchup pits Ric Flair against Kerry Von Erich for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.