Series synopsis
World Class Championship Wrestling is an American action & adventure television series that premiered on ESPN on January 2, 1982. It ended on October 29, 1988. It was created by Fritz Von Erich, Gary Williams. It stars Jay Saldi, Bill Mercer, Kerry Von Erich and Kevin Von Erich.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jay Saldi as (Commentator)
- Bill Mercer as (Commentator)
- Kerry Von Erich as Kerry Von Erich
- Kevin Von Erich as Kevin Von Erich
- Michael Davis as Bugsy McGraw
- Alberto Madril as Al Madril
- Józef Bednarski as Ivan Putski
- Chris Pallies as King Kong Bundy
Supporting cast
- Akihisa Mera as The Great Kabuki
- Gary Williams as Gary Hart
- Ric Flair as Ric Flair
- Ken Lusk as Ken Mantell
- André Roussimoff as André the Giant
- David Von Erich as David Von Erich
- Harley Race as Harley Race
- Fritz Von Erich as Fritz Von Erich
- Kazuharu Sonoda as The Magic Dragon
- Rick Blood Sr. as The Dragon
- Brian Adias as Brian Adidas
- Michael Seitz as Michael Hayes
Guest cast
- Jay Saldi as (Commentator)
- Bill Mercer as (Commentator)
- Kerry Von Erich as Kerry Von Erich
- Kevin Von Erich as Kevin Von Erich
- Michael Davis as Bugsy McGraw
- Alberto Madril as Al Madril
- Józef Bednarski as Ivan Putski
- Chris Pallies as King Kong Bundy
- Akihisa Mera as The Great Kabuki
- Gary Williams as Gary Hart
- Ric Flair as Ric Flair
- Ken Lusk as Ken Mantell
Episodes
This series spans 7 seasons with 340 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 46 | January 1, 1982 | December 28, 1982 |
| Season 2 | 48 | January 14, 1983 | December 31, 1983 |
| Season 3 | 51 | January 6, 1984 | December 29, 1984 |
| Season 4 | 50 | January 5, 1985 | December 28, 1985 |
| Season 5 | 51 | January 3, 1986 | December 27, 1986 |
| Season 6 | 51 | January 2, 1987 | December 26, 1987 |
| Season 7 | 43 | January 1, 1988 | October 29, 1988 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
WCCW - January 02, 1982 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! |
January 2, 1982 |
| 2 |
WCCW - January 09, 1982 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! |
January 9, 1982 |
| 3 |
WCCW - February 06, 1982 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! |
February 6, 1982 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
WCCW - January 15, 1983 André the Giant, Bugsy McGraw and Kerry Von Erich vs Terry Gordy, King Kong Bundy, and Wild Bill Irwin in the main event. Michael Hayes and more. |
January 15, 1983 |
| 2 |
WCCW - January 22, 1983 Kevin Von Erich faces the massive King Kong Bundy. Brian Adidas vs. Terry Gordy. Highlights of Ric Flair vs. Kerry Von Erich in a steel cage. |
January 22, 1983 |
| 3 |
WCCW - January 29, 1983 In the Main Event Bugsy McGraw and Al Madril face King Kong Bundy and Great Kabuki. Michael Hayes vs. Jose Lothario. Great Yatsu and more. |
January 29, 1983 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
WCCW - January 07, 1984 Kevin and Mike Von Erich take on Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts; Jose Lothario in action. |
January 7, 1984 |
| 2 |
WCCW - January 14, 1984 David Von Erich battles Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship; Kerry Von Erich vs. The Missing Link. |
January 14, 1984 |
| 3 |
WCCW - January 21, 1984 Kevin Von Erich vs. "Gorgeous" Jimmy Garvin; André the Giant and "Iceman" King Parsons vs. The Super Destroyers and more. |
January 21, 1984 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
WCCW - January 05, 1985 Holiday Star Wars features Kerry Von Erich challenging Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Title, a Six-Man Tag Team Match, and more! |
January 5, 1985 |
| 2 |
WCCW - January 12, 1985 The Fantastics take on Jim Cornette's Midnight Express; Kevin Von Erich battles Chris Adams. |
January 12, 1985 |
| 3 |
WCCW - January 19, 1985 Ric Flair defends the NWA World Heavyweight Title against Terry Gordy in the main event. A young Shawn Michaels faces Billy Jack Haynes. |
January 19, 1985 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
WCCW - January 04, 1986 At 'Wrestling Star Wars', Kerry and Kevin Von Erich challenge Gino Hernandez and Chris Adams for the American Tag Team Championship. |
January 4, 1986 |
| 2 |
WCCW - January 11, 1986 John Tatum and Missy Hyatt face Scott Casey and Sunshine in the main event. 'Ravishing' Rick Rude defends the American Heavyweight Title. |
January 11, 1986 |
| 3 |
WCCW - January 18, 1986 The Grappler defends the Texas Heavyweight Championship against Brian Adidas in the main event. Plus, Gino Hernandez in action! |
January 18, 1986 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
WCCW - January 03, 1987 WCWA World Heavyweight Champion Kevin Von Erich partners with brother Mike to take on Black Bart and 'Killer' Tim Brooks in the main event. |
January 3, 1987 |
| 2 |
WCCW - January 10, 1987 Scott Casey and Steve Simpson face Al Madril and Brian Adidas in the main event. Lance Von Erich takes to the ring to battle Black Bart. |
January 10, 1987 |
| 3 |
WCCW - January 17, 1987 Matt Borne and Master G take on Steve Simpson and Jeff Raitz in the main event. The Dingo Warrior sends a message to his fellow warriors. |
January 17, 1987 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
WCCW - January 02, 1988 Kerry Von Erich receives another opportunity at challenging Al Perez for WCWA World Heavyweight Championship in a Steel Cage Match. |
January 2, 1988 |
| 2 |
WCCW - January 09, 1988 Pandemonium breaks out when "Gentleman" Chris Adams takes to the ring to battle "Iceman" King Parsons in the scheduled main event. |
January 9, 1988 |
| 3 |
WCCW - January 16, 1988 Cowboy Tony and Vince Apollo take on The Fantastics in a Tag Team Match main event. Plus, Al Perez, Matt Borne, and more in action! |
January 16, 1988 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ESPN |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 2, 1982 |
| Last aired | October 29, 1988 |
| Status | ended |