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Rock Star Gary reflects on Tales from the Territories: WCCW

28th November 2022 by Rock Star Gary

Taped from God knows where

Airdate: November 22, 2022

Attendance: 5

Hosted by Kevin Von Erich, Brian Adias, “Gorgeous” Jimmy Garvin, David Manning, & Chavo Guerrero, Jr.

Time to head to Texas for the WCCW episode. I normally don’t review talk shows, so let’s play a game…

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Rock Star Gary presents WCCW Year in Review: 1984

13th July 2020 by Rock Star Gary

1983 was such a banner year for WCCW. Some would call it WCCW’s best year due to all the great feuds. Of course, the Von Erich-Freebird feud tops the list but also David Von Erich-Jimmy Garvin, “Iceman” King Parsons-Buddy Roberts, and Chris Adams-Jimmy Garvin deserve mention. Of course, the battle of the valets between Sunshine and Precious cannot be ignored.

What happens in 1984? Can WCCW keep the momentum going as their syndicated show gets more coverage across the country?

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Rock Star Gary reflects on WCCW 02-11-1984

24th September 2019 by Rock Star Gary

Taped from Dallas, TX

Airdate: February 11, 1984 (taped 02/03)

Attendance: 5,256

Hosted by Bill Mercer

How will David fare in Kevin’s place against one of the Freebirds? Will either Parsons or Mantell succeed in a singles match against a Super Destroyer? And who will join me for this tumultuous episode?

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Rock Star Gary reflects on WCCW 01-14-1984

9th September 2019 by Rock Star Gary

Taped from Dallas, TX

Airdate: January 14, 1984 (taped 01/06)

Attendance: unknown

Hosted by Bill Mercer

Can David upend Flair to win the World title? How will Kerry deal with the rambunctious Link? Will there be a new wrinkle in the feud between Adams and Garvin? Who will join me to bring you this exciting episode?

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Rock Star Gary reflects on WCCW 12-10-1983

13th August 2019 by Rock Star Gary

Taped from Dallas, TX

Airdate: December 10, 1983 (taped 11/24)

Attendance: 18,500

Hosted by Bill Mercer

Can Adams achieve glory by defeating Garvin for the American title? Will David succeed against the Ugandan giant? How will Kevin fare against Gordy? Plus, a BONUS MATCH! With all this, who will join me to bring you this historic episode?

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Rock Star Gary reflects on WCCW 10-15-1983

16th July 2019 by Rock Star Gary

Taped from Dallas, TX

Airdate: October 15, 1983 (taped 10/07)

Attendance: unknown

Hosted by Bill Mercer

It’s a battle of champions! Who will triumph, David or Garvin? Can the Freebirds topple Adams and Mantell? What’s Garvin’s take on Sunshine’s new valet? And who will join me to bring this episode to you?

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Rock Star Gary reflects on WCCW 10-08-1983

15th July 2019 by Rock Star Gary

Taped from Dallas, TX

Airdate: October 8, 1983 (taped 9/23)

Attendance: unknown

Hosted by Bill Mercer

Can Kerry avoid Gordy’s oriental spike and defeat him? Will Adams and David succeed against Devastation, Inc.? And who will join me to bring you this episode?

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Rock Star Gary reflects on WCCW 10-01-1983

9th July 2019 by Rock Star Gary

Taped from Dallas, TX

Airdate: October 1, 1983 (taped 09/23)

Attendance: unknown

Hosted by Bill Mercer

Will Brody get the better of Hayes? How will David fare against Mongol and Devastation, Inc.? What other treats are included? And who will assist me with bringing it all to you?

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Rock Star Gary reflects on WCCW 08-20-1983

25th June 2019 by Rock Star Gary

Taped from Dallas, TX

Airdate: August 20, 1983 (taped 08/12)

Attendance: unknown

Hosted by Bill Mercer

Can the Freebirds regain the six-man titles from Kevin, Kerry, and David? Who is this mysterious Soviet hired by Akbar? Also, who will announce a welcome like no other for tonight’s reflection?

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Rock Star Gary reflects on WCCW 08-06-1983

17th June 2019 by Rock Star Gary

Taped from Dallas, TX

Airdate: August 6, 1983 (taped 07/29)

Attendance: unknown

Hosted by Bill Mercer

Can the Freebirds with Garvin recapture the six-man titles? Will Mr. Ebony halt Parsons’ momentum? How will Adams fare against his nemesis Mongol? Also, who will stop by to capture more WCCW goodness with us tonight? Let’s find out!

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Rock Star Gary reflects on WCCW 07-30-1983

11th June 2019 by Rock Star Gary

Taped from Dallas, TX

Airdate: July 30, 1983 (taped 07/15)

Attendance: unknown

Hosted by Bill Mercer

Can Garvin overcome his hatred of David and defeat Kevin in a non-title match? Will Adams and Parsons overcome size and strength against Gordy and Mongol? And what surprise guest can I anticipate for tonight’s reflection?

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Rock Star Gary reflects on WCCW 07-23-1983

10th June 2019 by Rock Star Gary

Taped from Dallas, TX

Airdate: July 23, 1983 (taped 07/15)

Attendance: unknown

Hosted by Bill Mercer

Can Brody obtain the bounty by exposing Roberts’ baldness? Will Gordy defeat Adams, or will the Englishman stand tall? How well did Garvin and Sunshine survive as David’s valets for a day? Also, who will join me to celebrate this rather famous episode?

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Rock Star Gary reflects on WCCW 07-09-1983

4th June 2019 by Rock Star Gary

Taped from Dallas, TX

Airdate: July 15, 1983 (taped 07/01)

Attendance: unknown

Hosted by Bill Mercer

Who will win tonight’s lumberjack match? What’s the next step in the feud between David and Garvin? Since his humiliation with hair removal cream, how does Roberts respond? And who will add some flavor to tonight’s reflection?

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Rock Star Gary reflects on WCCW 07-02-1983

30th May 2019 by Rock Star Gary

Taped from Dallas, TX

Airdate: July 2, 1983 (taped 06/17)

Attendance: 21,000

Hosted by Bill Mercer

Can Kevin win the NWA World title? Will the Freebirds retain the American tag titles against Kerry and Brody? And who will help me celebrate a championship edition of WCCW?

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Rock Star Gary reflects on WCCW 06-25-1983

29th May 2019 by Rock Star Gary

Taped from Dallas, TX

Airdate: June 25, 1983 (taped 06/17)

Attendance: 21,000

Hosted by Bill Mercer

Who will lose his hair and his dignity? Will either David or Garvin become Texas champion? And who will join me in bringing this historical episode to you, the loyal RSG faithful?

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Rock Star Gary reflects on WCCW 06-11-1983

22nd May 2019 by Rock Star Gary

Taped from Dallas, TX

Airdate: June 11, 1983 (taped 05/27)

Attendance: unknown

Hosted by Bill Mercer

Who will win the eight-man elimination match? Can Adams topple Yatsu? What are the Freebirds doing by the pool? And who or what could impact us with tonight’s reflection?

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Rock Star Gary reflects on WCCW 06-04-1983

21st May 2019 by Rock Star Gary

Taped from Dallas, TX

Airdate: June 4, 1983 (taped 05/27)

Attendance: unknown

Hosted by Bill Mercer

Who will capture the vacated Texas title? Will Kerry get the better of Hayes, or will the Freebirds have other plans? Also, who will join me to co-host tonight’s reflection?

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Rock Star Gary reflects on WCCW 04-30-1983

7th May 2019 by Rock Star Gary

Taped from Dallas, TX

Airdate: April 30, 1983 (taped 04/15)

Attendance: unknown

Hosted by Bill Mercer

Can David and Parsons get the better of the Freebirds? How will Guerrero handle Garvin? Will Kamala defeat two men in a handicap match? Who will join me to enjoy tonight’s reflection?

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Rock Star Gary reflects on WCCW 04-16-1983

24th April 2019 by Rock Star Gary

Taped from Dallas, TX

Airdate: April 16, 1983 (taped 04/01)

Attendance: unknown

Hosted by Bill Mercer

Who will win the battle of handcuffs? How does Flair react after his narrow victory last week? There’s a newcomer to Devastation, Inc. And who will be my special guest for this week’s reflection?

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Rock Star Gary reflects on WCCW 04-09-1983

23rd April 2019 by Rock Star Gary

Taped from Dallas, TX

Airdate: April 9, 1983 (taped 04/01)

Attendance: unknown

Hosted by Bill Mercer

Can Kevin win the World title by defeating Flair? Will Kabuki get revenge against Yatsu for injuring him? Will Parsons make it 2-for-2 against the Freebirds with a victory over Hayes? Who will join me to celebrate this show?

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