On WWF television prior to the match, Steamboat appeared in a vignette where he stated that he hoped Randy Savage would win his first round match, thus setting up a rematch of last year's WrestleMania match and "one more classic confrontation". Scotty Flamingo vs. Larry Santo Brian Pillman & Scotty Flamingo defeated Marcus Alexander Bagwell & Brad Armstrong when Pillman pinned Bagwell with a crucifix (9/8/92; Center Stage Theatre), 9/9/92; Gainesville, GA; Georgia Mountains Center The match started purely professional with the four on good terms but this got tighter as it went on with Windham showing more heel facets. He then feuded with US Champion "Stunning" Steve Austin and earned a US title shot at Bash at the Beach, but lost. In 1991, SuperBrawl featured one of the best tag team matches in the history of WCW. Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin vs. Mark Canterbury & Bob Cook 11/14/92: Sting defeated Hiroshi Hase in a Singles match January 23 ECW: Battle of the Belts . 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Big Time Wrestling recently announced that wrestling legend, Ricky the Dragon Steamboat will be returning to have a match for the first time in over 12 years on November 27th, in North Carolina, in what has to be assumed will be his last ever match. [81] In his first match in nearly 15 years, Steamboat returned to the ring alongside Piper and Snuka to take on Jericho at WrestleMania 25 on April 5, 2009. Shane Douglas pinned Mark Canterbury with the belly to belly suplex Brian Pillman & Marcus Alexander Bagwell vs. Arn Anderson & Bobby Eaton WCW US Tag Team Champion Jimmy Garvin vs. Terrence Taylor, 6/13/92: WCW TV Champion Ricky Steamboat pinned Sgt. It is rumored that Steamboat was booked to be squashed by The Undertaker on Superstars to build Undertaker for his impending WWF World Heavyweight Championship match against Hulk Hogan, and that Steamboat chose to quit the WWF rather than lose to Undertaker. Scotty Flamingo pinned Tommy Angel with the piledriver Johnny B. Badd vs. Firebreaker Chip WCW US Tag Team Champion Terrance Taylor vs. Larry Santo And Flair was arguably Steamboats greatest rival and best opponent throughout his career. [31] Their feud finally ended on the October 4 Saturday Night's Main Event VII, when Steamboat defeated Roberts in their Snake Pit rematch. Fall Brawl 1994: War Games si svolto il 18 settembre 1994 al Roanoke Civic Center di Roanoke, Virginia. During his time in the WWF, Steamboat asked Pat Patterson to work as a heel. Follow Sting, Dustin Rhodes, Barry Windham & Ricky Steamboat vs. Rick Rude, Arn Anderson, Bobby Eaton & Larry Zbyszko (WCW Saturday Night 02.22.1992) Report Browse more videos Playing next Brian Pillman pinned Brad Armstrong with a reverse roll up and holding the ropes for leverage, 9/9/92; Gainesville, GA; Georgia Mountains Center 13 of the Top 500 Singles Wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003, Ranked No. Nikita Koloff pinned Joe Cruz with the Russian Sickle at 2:21 Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin vs. Big Van Vader vs. Marcus Alexander Bagwell Steamboat came back in time for the Survivor Series in November 1987. for Chad Byrd) to a no contest in an impromptu match when Rude left ringside, 12/5/92: What if one of those dates was November 27? [48] Due to a contract dispute this would be Steamboat's last match of note in WCW in 1989.[1]. #wwe2k22Check out the other First Round matc. Marcus Alexander Bagwell & Tom Zenk vs. Mike Thor & George South Cactus Jack and Big Van Vader had one of the most captivating feuds of 1993. Speaking of old-school heels who excel at making opponents shine, QT Marshall is probably the perfect man for the job in a lot of ways. Arn Anderson & Bobby Eaton defeated Larry Santo & Joey Maggs when Santo submitted to Andersons armbar (10/6/92; Gainesville, GA) For his son, see, "Richard Blood" redirects here. Some are just in the public domain. The day after his dark match loss, Steamboat gave his notice to WWF management and then quit the company shortly thereafter. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Rick Steamboat Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Weight 237 lbs (108 kg) Born February 28, 1953 (age 69) Birth Place West Point, New York Resides Charlotte, North Carolina Billed from Honolulu, Hawaii Charlotte, North Carolina Trainer Verne Gagne The Iron Sheik Debut 1976 Retired 1994 Ron Simmons pinned Richard Morton at 5:26 with the powerslam, 8/10/92; Atlanta, GA; Center Stage Theatre Ricky Steamboat vs. Brian Pillman Johnny B. Badd vs. Chris Sullivan Keiji Mutoh, A.K.A The Great Muta, has been on a retirement tour as of late that is set to end in late February, when he will retire from professional wrestling, ending a 38-year career. Slaughter due to injury), Jim Duggan, and Kerry Von Erich against Col. Mustafa, Skinner, The Berzerker, and Big Bully Busick (who would be replaced by Hercules after Busick left the WWF), but he left before the event and was replaced by Tito Santana. Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Big Van Vader & Mr. Hughes (w/ Harley Race) at 3:43 when Rick pinned Hughes with the Steinerline; after the bout, Vader & Hughes knocked the Steiners to the floor Johnny B. Badd vs. Mike Fever Back by Popular Demand! Johnny B. Badd vs. Jesse Curles During this time, the title was almost exclusively defended in Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling. He likes to be known for his open-mindedness when it comes to all different styles of wrestling, and for an honest, if not somewhat verbose writing style. 10/3/92: Scotty Flamingo (w/ JT Southern) vs. Terry Bronson You can always count on LWOPW to be on top of the major news in the wrestling world, as well as to provide you with analysis, previews, videos, interviews, and editorials on the wrestling world. At 69 years old there can be no doubt that Steamboat will be incredibly limited in the ring, and as such will need someone quite competent in order to see him through. 8 Flying Brian Pillman Vs. Jushin Thunder Liger - SuperBrawl 2 The Super Invader vs. Rick Ryder & Scott Allen (handicap match) Sting defeated Chuck Coates at 1:32 via submission with the Scorpion Deathlock following a Stinger Splash in the corner The storytelling in this match summed up why Vader and Jack were able to be so captivating as foes. Sting, Marcus Alexander Bagwell, Rick & Scott Steiner vs. WCW Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Bobby Eaton, Larry Zbyzsko, & Cactus Jack, 3/14/92: Roberts later described the sound as like a watermelon bursting. WCW US Tag Team Champions Greg Valentine & Terrance Taylor vs. Todd Champion & Firebreaker Chip Easily the most fun and relaxed show yet. I'm not really sure I agree with that last part.. Its going to be interesting finding the right person for the job. [68][70] In September 1994, Steamboat was fired by WCW President Eric Bischoff via Federal Express package (while injured), thus ending a nearly two decade relationship with the Crockett/Turner wrestling organization. Steamboat was doing an interview on the syndicated Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling when Flair, then Mid-Atlantic television champion, began goading him. At the same time, Steamboat will overshadow his opponent no matter what happens, considering the event will likely be built around him, and they will be in his home state of North Carolina. [74] The two of them had many confrontations and managed teams to face one another, but never had a match against each other. [11][51] They lost the titles to Arn Anderson and his new partner Bobby Eaton at a live event in January 1992. Brad Armstrong pinned Richard Morton at 8:10 with a crossbody off the top; after the bout, Morton attacked Armstrong and drove his knee into Armstrongs back from the top rope WCW World Champion Ron Simmons, Sting, & WCW/NWA Tag Team Champion Dustin Rhodes defeated Cactus Jack, the Barbarian, & Tony Atlas at around the 10-minute mark when Simmons pinned Cactus with the powerslam; the match was joined in progress, 11/21/92: At Chicago's Chi-Town Rumble on February 20th, Steamboat defeated Flair to capture his first-ever NWA world title. Ron Simmons vs. Sonny Trout Sting and Cactus Jack had a long-standing feud that dated back to 1991. [1][18][19] According to Steamboat, Graham thought "Rick Blood" was a good name for a heel, but not a face. FOR SALE! Larry Zbyzsko (w/ Madusa) defeated Terry Bronson at 1:50 via submission with a modified half nelson on the mat; after the bout, Zbyzsko hit the brainbuster on Bronson as Madusa distracted the referee; moments later, two enhancement wrestlers came out and helped take Bronson backstage on a stretcher However, Flair would be attacked by Batista instead of appearing on screen.[86]. Much like Mutoh hes old enough and established enough that being beaten by a 69-year-old man wont really hurt him, but hes also a much more likely, and admittedly better opponent for Steamboat. This match is a forgotten televised gem that proved WCW still had great talent in 1999, although the company did find a way to waste it over and over again. The referee was distracted by Miss Elizabeth as Savage took advantage and pulled out brass knuckles from his tights and hit Steamboat before pinning him to win the match. [52] Steamboat began feuding with the Dangerous Alliance at this point, facing them in a critically acclaimed WarGames match at WrestleWar, which received a 5-star rating from Dave Meltzer. In September and October 1990, he toured with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he faced high-profile stars like Hiroshi Hase and The Great Muta and teamed up with the likes of Owen Hart, Pegasus Kid, Riki Choshu, Shinya Hashimoto, and Miguel Perez, Jr. In his first televised appearance on TBS since 1994, Steamboat was the guest timekeeper on the August 17, 2022 edition of AEW Dynamite. Hulk Hogan Vs. However, on July 1, WWE's website announced that the prior night, Steamboat felt legitimate pain in his neck and shoulders and as a result, was now legitimately hospitalized. To make matters worse, the rivalry ended on an episode of Nitro. After defeating Ravishing Rick Rude by disqualification at 1988 Royal Rumble,[41] Steamboat was entered into the tournament for the vacant WWF World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania IV in March 1988. He teamed with FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood) as they defeated Nick Aldis, Jay Lethal and Brock Anderson (son of Arn Anderson) at Big Time Wrestling Return of the Dragon in Raleigh, North Carolina. [32] Following the match, Roberts continued to attack Steamboat and was about to place his snake Damien on him, but Steamboat took his crocodile out of his bag and scared Roberts from the ring.[33]. Ron Simmons & the Junkyard Dog vs. Vinnie Vegas & Diamond Dallas Page, 4/18/92: Ricky Steamboat recalls a classic Steel Cage Match moment that perfectly sums up WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2017 inductee "Ravishing" Rick Rude. Brian Pillman pinned Ian Weston with a clip to the knee (11/10/92; Gainesville, GA) WCW US Champion Rick Rude vs. Danny Poston Arn Anderson, Bobby Eaton, Larry Zbyszko & Rick Rude vs. Sting, Barry Windham, Dustin Rhodes & Ricky Steamboat (WCWSN 22.2.92) - video Dailymotion Watch fullscreen 9 years ago Arn Anderson, Bobby Eaton, Larry Zbyszko & Rick Rude vs. Sting, Barry Windham, Dustin Rhodes & Ricky Steamboat (WCWSN 22.2.92) MegaSting1981 . Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for WWE - Nature Boy Ric Flair - The Definitive Collection (DVD, 2008) 3 disc set at the best online prices at eBay! [34] On the January 3, 1987 Saturday Night's Main Event IX, Steamboat returned from his injury and prevented Savage from attacking George Steele like he had done to Steamboat six weeks prior. Dynamic Dudes Junkyard Dog vs. Butch Reed Steiner Brothers vs. Gilbert Brothers Dick Murdoch vs. Bob Orton Jr. Sting vs. Iron Sheik Lex Luger vs. Great Muta Road Warriors vs. Freebirds (Michael Hayes & Terry Gordy) Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat Big Van Vader vs. Larry Corey Vinnie Vegas vs. Chris Sullivan WCW US Champion Rick Rude (w/ Madusa) fought Kensuke Sasaki (sub. WCW/NWA Tag Team Champions Ricky Steamboat & Shane Douglas defeated Tex Slazenger & Shanghai Pierce at 5:30 when Douglas pinned Slazenger after Slazenger sustained Steamboat's crossbody off the top; after the bout, Jesse Ventura interviewed the champions at ringside where they accepted the challenge to face Steve Austin and Brian Pillman the . With around thirteen minutes left, Ricky managed to tie the score and then take the lead in the last minute of the match. Likewise, the right opponent might just make all the difference in the world, and give the show the extra little boost (if it even needs one) to make money, be successful, and be enjoyable. WCW TV Champion Steve Austin & Larry Zbyszko vs. Scott Allen & an unknown Rude took a commanding 3-1 lead and wore down Steamboat. Some feuds had their best match as a legendary rivalry came to end. Steamboat mentioned he got engaged. He had been booked for the Survivor Series, teaming with Jim Neidhart (who would be replaced by Sgt. At Clash Of The Champions 28, the two competed for the US title in a match that, like their feud, is very underrated. Here are some options that would suit the job well, in no particular order. SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 STAR-TELEGRAM.COM [68][69] However, he had to give up the belt due to the injury at Fall Brawl; he was replaced by "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, who made his WCW debut after Duggan left the WWF. WCW US Tag Team Champion Michael Hayes vs. Greg Valentine If the match is kept short, preferably 10 minutes or under, then it reduces the risk of anything going wrong. WCW featured countless rivalries that have captivated audiences and culminated in unforgettable matches. [8], Notable moments involving Steamboat's time in the Mid-Atlantic territory include: the day Flair dragged his face around the television studio, causing facial scarring, and Steamboat retaliating the following week by ripping Flair's expensive suit to shreds (an angle that would be reworked several times involving other wrestlers in the years that followed); when longtime tag team partner Jones turned heel on Steamboat at the end of a two-ring battle royal; Steamboat and Youngblood painting yellow streaks down the backs of Paul Jones and Baron von Raschke in order to embarrass them into defending the World Tag Team titles against the two; Steamboat and Youngblood's top drawing feud with Sgt. [72] In 2004, he engaged in a series of confrontations with CM Punk over Punk's arrogance in matches Steamboat refereed and then became CM Punk's inspiration to become the better person Steamboat knew he could be. [85], On the February 25, 2019 episode of WWE Raw, Steamboat along with special guests Shawn Michaels, Kurt Angle and Sting appeared during the main event segment to celebrate the 70th birthday of Ric Flair. Flair was Hogan's first major feud when he arrived to the company in 1994. Sting and the nWo, for example, never got a classic feud-ending match. It's the most fun yet! [54], On the September 2, 1992 Clash of the Champions XX: 20th Anniversary, Steamboat defeated "Stunning" Steve Austin to win his first Television Championship under the WCW banner. In 1991, Steamboat would return to the World Wrestling Federation after signing a two-year contract. He had many legendary matches and feuds with Ric Flair, culminating in their epic "Holy Trilogy" of matches at WCW/NWA Chi-Town Rumble (1989), Clash of the . Ricky Steamobat & Nikita Koloff vs. Vinnie Vegas & Mr. Hughes, 6/6/92: Erik Watts pinned Mike Thor with a fisherman suplex (11/3/92; Anderson, SC) WCW Tag Team Champion Arn Anderson vs. Larry Santo [76], In early 2005, Steamboat returned to WWE as a producer and was introduced as a WWE Legend on the "Homecoming" edition of Raw in October 2005. Diamond Dallas Page Vs. David Sullivan 5. The match moved back and forth until Smith landed in the ropes trying to attack Steamboat, but Steamboat sidestepped and Smith injured his groin and was unable to continue, so Steamboat was awarded the match by forfeit. He went to high school in New York and graduated in 1971 from Boca Ciega High School in Gulfport, Florida, where he was on the school wrestling team. Ricky The Dragon Steamboat Brand new in mint condition Pro wrestling crate 394489959743. The Barbarian (w/ Cactus Jack & Butch Reed) pinned Robert Wallace with a boot to the face [9][61] In September 1993, at Fall Brawl, Steamboat's TV title reign was ended when he lost to Lord Steven Regal. Steamboat made his comeback to wrestling in January 1989 and returned to the NWA (specifically, NWA affiliate World Championship Wrestling) on the January 21, 1989 edition of World Championship Wrestling (it would later become the name of the promotion) as a surprise tag team partner of "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert against NWA World Champion, Ric Flair and Barry Windham in a tag team match that saw Steamboat pin Flair. One of the best pure babyface wrestlers of the 1980s and early 1990s, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat ended up a highly decorated champion by the end of his career, capturing the WWE Intercontinental Championship, the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, and the WCW World Title. Kensuke Sasaki pinned Sgt. $125 Negotiable. Jarrett could have an easy payday by basically just being Ric Flair for a night; that is, play the role of Flair in a Flair/Steamboat match. Sting is sitting in Hogan's office while Brutus Magnus explains to him why he should be on the Lethal Lockdown team. Steamboat, who had been brought in by JCP booker George Scott on the recommendation of Wahoo McDaniel, was initially billed as a babyface protege of Wahoo and barely spoke above whispers in interviews. [20], In 1977, Steamboat entered the National Wrestling Alliance-sanctioned Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP) (which ran under the concurrent brand names "Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling" and "Wide World Wrestling"later "World Wide Wrestling"as well as airing syndicated TV programs under those respective names), where he would remain for the next eight years of his career. Barry Windham vs. Randy Starr RELATED: 10 Wrestlers From The 2000s Who Are Only Remembered For One Storyline. [30] They later battled each other in a Snake Pit match (no DQ) in front of 74,000 fans at The Big Event in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, which Steamboat won with a small package despite Roberts dominating virtually the entire match to that point. Ricky Steamboat Making Return to the Ring "The Dragon" will step into the ring for the first time in over 10 years on Nov. 27 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Nikita Koloff vs. Chris Sullivan [75] Steamboat's last ROH appearance was at Final Battle 2004 where he and Foley finally made peace. Royalty free music: https://www.jmonroyaltyfree.netmerch:https://www.redbubble.com/people/monsantoj/shop?asc=ubecome a Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/JMong. Back to the logical choices that make the most sense, Jeff Jarrett is a great candidate for this job. 1987, 1988. Steamboat and Rhodes defeated the Enforcers (Arn Anderson and Larry Zbyszko) to win the World Tag Team Championship, Steamboat's first World Tag Team Title under the WCW banner. Buddy Lee Parker with a chop off the middle turnbuckle Free shipping for many products! Some include commercials. Dustin Rhodes & Barry Windham vs. WCW TV Champion Steve Austin & Bobby Eaton Terry Funk's technical skills are extremely underrated and this match shows so many layers to Funk as a performer. Listen to Episode 10: NWA June '89 (6/03 - 6/11/89) - Funk Introduces "Rick Flaire", an episode of The Wrestling Memory Grenade, easily on Podbay - the best podcast player on the web. Ricky Steamboat may be the most influential part of Austin's WCW career as they were intertwined through several years, including Austin's time in the Dangerous Alliance and The Hollywood Blondes. 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Dangerously, with Madusa, in which Dangerously claimed Steamboat was stalking Madusa outside of the ring and Madusa then cried while talking about Steamboat being a woman beater; featured the Super Nintendo Top 10 Challenge rankings: 10) WCW US Tag Team Champion Terry Taylor, 9) Cactus Jack, 8) Nikita Koloff, 7) Ron Simmons, 6) Larry Zbyszko, 5) Dustin Rhodes, 4) WCW TV Champion Steve Austin, 3) Big Van Vader, 2) Steamboat, and 1) Rude; included a Wrestle War 92 ad; featured a segment of Missy Does the Mail in which Missy Hyatt discussed Koloffs claim that WCW World Champion Sting is his favorite wrestler and offered to face Vader in Stings absence; Missy then claimed Koloff was setting Sting up to turn on him at Wrestle War; footage then aired of Eric Bischoff conducting an interview at home with Sting about his recovery after the injury from Vader and Koloffs comments; included footage from the recent WCW Saturday Night Best 2 out of 3 falls match between Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin and WCW US Tag Team Champions Terry Taylor & Greg Valentine: This dispute culminated in Luger attacking Steamboat on the June 14 Clash of the Champions VII: Guts and Glory, thus turning heel. Ricky Steamboat vs. Dustin Rhodes. More ACTION on WWE. The crowd was on the edge of their seat this entire match. This is just a list of the people that would be best suited to do the job, and to sell the show, but that doesnt mean theyll pick any of them. Dustin Rhodes vs. WCW Tag Team Champion Bobby Eaton 9 Barry Windham & Dustin Rhodes vs Ricky Steamboat & Shane Douglas, Clash 21 Windham and Rhodes were both WCW and NWA tag champions as Steamboat partnered with a rookie Douglas. Ric Flair Vs. Randy Savage 7. On the November 22, 1986 edition of Superstars, Steamboat got a shot at the Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship against Macho Man Randy Savage. This article is about Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. Sting vs. the Medic [36][37][38] The highly influential match was considered an instant classic by both fans and critics and was named 1987's Match of the Year by both Pro Wrestling Illustrated and the Wrestling Observer. Steamboat's only pay per view appearance during his second WWF tenure was at SummerSlam. Tom Zenk & Marcus Alexander Bagwell defeated Paul Lee & John Peterson at 5:59 when Bagwell pinned Lee with the fisherman suplex; during the bout, it was noted Zenk & Bagwell would face Scotty Flamingo & JT Southern the next night on The Main Event Big Josh vs. Rip Rogers . 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Jarrett is still in great shape for his age, and can go in the ring, as we saw in his performance in Ric Flairs Last match, which brings up the second point. Ricky Steamboat and Lord Steven Regal wearing the WCW TV title and an interview with Paul Roma & Arn Anderson wearing the NWA & WCW world tag team titles and The Nasty Boys managed by Missy Hyatt carrying the NWA World Tag Team titles in the ring. Ron Simmons, Big Josh, WCW Light Heavyweight Champion Brian Pillman, & Tom Zenk vs. WCW US Champion Rick Rude, Larry Zbyszko, WCW Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Bobby Eaton, 4/25/92: He is best known for his work with the American Wrestling Association (AWA), Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and the World Wrestling Federation (WWF).In JCP and WCW, he was a one-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion, a four-time United States Heavyweight Champion, a four-time World Television Champion, a twelve-time World Tag Team Champion (eight-time under the WCW banner, one-time (though unofficial) under the NWA banner, and three-time under the Mid-Atlantic banner), and a two-time Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Champion. Big Van Vader vs. Mike McReynolds He trained under Verne Gagne, and first made his name in the old Mid-Atlantic territory in the Carolinas. The family man Steamboat was able to defeat Naitch at Chi-Town Rumble and then controversially retained the title at The Clash Of Champions. WCW Main Event - TV-Show @ Georgia Mountains Center in Gainesville, Georgia, USA. 19 Dean Malenko vs. Eddie Guerrero Uncensored 1997 In 1997, Eddie Guerrero and Dean Malenko had already faced off numerous times in both WCW and ECW. Marcus Alexander Bagwell vs. George South WWE Mattel Elite 93 . Collector's edition and in WWE 2K20 as an unlockable character.[90]. WCW Tag Team Champions Arn Anderson & Bobby Eaton vs. Tom Zenk & Marcus Alexander Bagwell, 3/21/92: [28][29] Roberts was initially reluctant to deliver the DDT on the concrete floor due to his fear that Steamboat would not be able to stop his head from hitting the floor, which, on this particular occasion, was not covered with protective mats. [1] He also refereed another title match in July 2007 between John Cena and Randy Orton in Anaheim, California. Brad Armstrong & Van Hammer fought Vinnie Vegas & Diamond Dallas Page to a double count-out when all four men were brawling on the floor Ricky Steamboat vs. WCW TV Champion Steve Austin, 2/15/92 included the Ron Simmons & Abdullah the Butcher vs. Cactus Jack & Mr. Hughes match from the 2/2/92 Main Event: The last match of Booker T and Bret Hart's final feud saw the two compete for a shot at the WCW United States Heavyweight Title. [1] Before his debut at CWF, Eddie Graham gave him the ring name "Ricky Steamboat" based on his resemblance to Hawaiian wrestler Sammy Steamboat. Johnny B. Badd vs. Mike Vance Rude took a commanding 3-1. Ricky Steamboat battled against WCW United States Champion Rick Rude for 30 minutes, but not for the title, which is such a shame because it was world title worthy. 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