10 Amazing WCW Starrcade Moments WWE Should Take Inspiration From
7. Must Win
Less than a year into his 1993 WCW return, Ric Flair put it all on the line yet again as he stared down an unstoppable beast and genuinely believable retirement storyline for the main event of that year's 'Grandaddy Of Them All'.
A decade on from Flair's legendary clash with Harley Race for the company's top prize, 'The Nature Boy' had to contend with the former 'Handsome' one as a manager leading the devastating Big Van Vader into battle.
Having made his name delivering unmerciful sh*tkickings to Sting, Cactus Jack and others, Vader offered 'The Nature Boy' no quarter in a brutal decimation of the iconic star early on. Shaking off 'Slick Ric's desperate attempts to weaken his leg, Vader beat on Flair inside and out of the ring, alongside a vicious Race who took potshots at his longstanding rival any time he could get away with it.
His wanton interference was eventually subdued by referee Randy Anderson after a Race diving headbutt attempt went awry and he struck his own charge. Rattled, Vader absorbed a quickfire assault from the relentless challenger, and was dazed long enough to slip back into a roll-up for the Flair victory. The Charlotte, North Carolina crowd exploded with relief and pride at the glory of their hometown hero's climactic upset win.