Episode 11: NWA Clash of the Champions VII - "Guts & Glory"

It’s a special Watch-Along edition this week as Ray Russell & Steve Eckstat review the NWA’s Clash of the Champions VII “Guts and Glory” from Fort Bragg, NC. The show features Terry Funk taking on Ricky Steamboat in the main event. Plus, the semi-finals and finals of the World Tag Team Title Tournament, we hear from Ric Flair for the first time since his injury, Dr. Death vs. Gordy, the Steiners vs. Sullivan & Rotunda, Lex Luger completes his heel turn, and the debut of both Norman….. and the Ding Dongs, Yikes! Plus, vignettes galore!

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CLASH OF THE CHAMPIONS VII "GUTS & GLORY" (00:09:10)
NWA Clash of the Champions VII
“Guts and Glory” – Fort Bragg, NC 
June 14th, 1989

• Semi-Final: The Dynamic Dudes vs. The NEW Freebirds
• Ranger Ross vs. The Terrorist
• The Great Muta’s “Dragon Shai” Contest goes up in flames when Eddie Gilbert arrives, but it’s Trent Knight who pays the price.
• The Debut of the Ding Dongs vs. George South & Cougar Jay
• Semi-Final: The Midnight Express vs. SST
• Dr. Death vs. Terry Gordy
• Norman the Lunatic finally arrives vs. poor Mike Justice!
• The Steiner Brothers vs. Kevin Sullivan & Mike Rotunda
• TV Champion Sting vs. Wild Bill Irwin
• Jim Ross Interviews Ric Flair at home
• The NWA World Tag Team Title Finals
• Ricky Steamboat vs. Terry Funk
• A Special Appearance by Lex Luger!
• Plus videos and vignettes featuring the likes of Flyin’ Brian Pillman, the Road Warriors, “GATOR” Scott Hall, and more!