10 Ways World Class Championship Wrestling Changed The Business

7. For The Kids

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWvyXXTTxsI "If you really want to make a fresh start, you can't do it with people that have been there for a long time. You have to say, 'Let's give some new blood a chance.'" €“ Gary Hart, manager, Heroes of World Class The Von Erichs, beginning with Fritz-like David and the insane, barefoot Kevin, were attracting a young, and especially female, fan base. The younger Kerry, however, quickly became the rock star of the team. And that was only the beginning. "Gentleman" Chris Adams gave the regional promotion an international flavor, making WCCW truly "world class." "Gorgeous" Jimmy Garvin, "the fashion plate of wrestling," had beautiful valets, furs, and long, curly locks and a beard, like a Floridian cross between Gorgeous George and one of the guys from 38 Special. Other promotions had young talent, but rarely threw them into the spotlight the way Fritz did with his boys and their crazy friends. Although Hulk Hogan cut an impressive figure, he didn't exactly look like a young buck, even when he was one. WCCW didn't just spotlight their young talent. They made them the stars of the show.