WWE: Starrcade - The Essential Collection (3 Discs)

A look back at the hallowed history of "The Grand-daddy of the all".
Certificate: 18
Running Time: 8hrs 55mins
Retail Price: £29.99
Release Date: Feb 2009
Content Type: TV Series

Synopsis:
For close to two decades, it was the signature event - first in NWA, then WCW. Some of the greatest Superstars in wrestling history had defining moments at Starrcade. It may be gone, but fans of sports entertainment continue to celebrate its rich tradition and lasting legacy. Now, for the first time on DVD, the greatest matches of Starrcade are collected in a 3-disc set, along with a new and exclusive documentary exploring the 18-year history of the event, including comments from Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, Magnum TA, Road Warrior Animal, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, David Crockett, and others. The featured matches, as voted by the WWE Universe, are counted down by some of the key players from the time.

Special Features:
Disc 1:
Gene Okerlund - # 25

The Match of the Decade
"Rowdy" Roddy Piper vs. Hollywood Hulk Hogan
Starrcade December 29, 1996

Jim Ross - # 24

Iron Man Singles Tournament
Sting vs. The Great Muta
Starrcade December 13, 1989

Jim Ross - # 23

Unified World Tag Team Championship
Barry Windham / Brian Pillman vs. Ricky Steamboat / Shane Douglas
Starrcade December 28, 1992

Gene Okerlund - # 22

WCW World Heavyweight Championship
Goldberg vs. Kevin Nash
Starrcade December 27, 1998

Gene Okerlund - # 21

BattleBowl
Starrcade December 29, 1991

Tully Blanchard - # 20

2 out of 3 Falls for the WCW United States Championship
Dustin Rhodes vs. Stunning Steve Austin
Starrcade December 27, 1993


Disc 2:
Tully Blanchard - # 19

NWA World Tag Team Championship
Road Warriors vs. Arn Anderson / Tully Blanchard
Alternate Commentary: Todd Grisham / Road Warrior Animal
Starrcade November 26, 1987

Tully Blanchard - # 18

Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. Jushin Thunder Liger
Starrcade December 29, 1996

Tully Blanchard - # 17

Scaffold Match
Rock 'n Roll Express vs. The Midnight Express
Starrcade November 26, 1987

Ric Flair - # 16

NWA World Heavyweight Championship
Ric Flair vs. Lex Luger
Starrcade December 26, 1988

Jim Ross - # 15

Eddie Guerrero vs. Shinjiro Otani
Starrcade December 27, 1995

Road Warrior Animal - # 14

NWA World Tag Team Championship
Dusty Rhodes / Sting vs. Road Warriors
Starrcade December 26, 1988

Ric Flair & David Crockett - # 13

King of Cable Tournament Final
Sting vs. Big Van Vader
Starrcade December 28, 1992

Ric Flair & David Crockett - # 12

NWA World Tag Team Championship
Brisco Brothers vs. Jay Youngblood / Ricky Steamboat
Starrcade November 24, 1983

Ric Flair & David Crockett - # 11

NWA World Heavyweight Championship
Dusty Rhodes vs. Ric Flair
Starrcade November 28, 1985

Dusty Rhodes - # 10

WCW Cruiserweight Championship
Eddie Guerrero vs. Dean Malenko
Starrcade December 28, 1997


Disc 3:
Road Warrior Animal - # 9

Iron Man Tag Team Tournament
Road Warriors vs. The Steiner Brothers
Starrcade December 13, 1989

Dusty Rhodes - # 8

Ladder Match for a Contract for the World Cruiserweight Championship
3 Count vs. Jamie Knoble & Evan Karagias vs. Jung Dragons
Starrcade December 17, 2000

Dusty Rhodes - # 7

Iron Man Singles Tournament
Sting vs. Ric Flair
Starrcade December 13, 1989

Dusty Rhodes - # 6

Dog Collar Match
Greg Valentine vs. Roddy Piper
Starrcade November 24, 1983

Road Warrior Animal - # 5

Scaffold Match
Road Warriors vs. The Midnight Express
Alternate Commentary: Todd Grisham / Road Warrior Animal
Starrcade November 27, 1986

Jim Ross - # 4

WCW World Heavyweight Championship
Sting vs. Hollywood Hulk Hogan
Starrcade December 28, 1997

Ric Flair - # 3

Steel Cage Match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship
Ric Flair vs. Harley Race
Starrcade November 24, 1983

Tully Blanchard - # 2

Steel Cage "I Quit Match" for the NWA United States Championship
Magnum T.A. vs. Tully Blanchard
Starrcade November 28, 1985

Ric Flair - # 1

WCW World Heavyweight Championship
Ric Flair's Career Is On the Line
Ric Flair vs. Vader
Starrcade December 27, 1993

Jim Ross - Close

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