Before the Attitude Era, the hardcore revolution, or even Rock N' Wrestling, there were...all of these things. You just had to know where to look. World Class Championship Wrestling was owned by Jack Adkisson, a. k. a. Fritz Von Erich. The Dallas, Texas promotion is most famous for introducing Fritz's sons to wrestling fans, especially their long-running feud with Georgia's Fabulous Freebirds. It was also responsible for bolstering the careers of established wrestlers like the Junk Yard Dog, Jake Roberts and Rick Rude, before they were snatched up by Vince McMahon. WCCW was a part of the National Wrestling Alliance, which meant its wrestlers would frequently face the likes of Harley Race and Ric Flair. WCCW's technical innovations, appeal to untapped markets, and emphasis on realism made it a worldwide sensation in the mid-eighties, out-performing even the mighty WWF in many markets, including New York. The deaths of several of its wrestlers were early signs that wrestling could be a tragic lifestyle, a fact modern fans know all too well. WCCW's history mirrors the wrestling boom that followed, in good ways and bad. This is a recognition of WCCW's accomplishments, and a tribute to its fantastic performers, superstars all, long before such a term could be trademarked. Click "next" below to get started...