Ricky the dragon steamboat is one of the alltime greats. Ricky the dragon steamboat covers his entire career from the 1970s until his injury. Awesome legendary wrestler manager harley race takes an incredible bump during the match. He began his illustrious wrestling career in the awa adopting the steamboat moniker from an older pro wrestler named sam steamboat.
The popular superstar made his name in the carolina territory and went on to become a fan favorite in wcw and wwe. Wwf themes ricky the dragon steamboat 2nd full youtube. Steamboats 1991 return to wcw as a mystery partner for dustin rhodes against arn anderson and larry zbyszko is a forgotten classic as is his 30 minute iron man match against rick rude. Im serious, those two could get four stars while jetlagged and halfasleep. Classic moments, videos by oww contributor on april 17, 2016. Musica usada por ricky the dragon steamboat na world championship wrestling wcw, e esta tron foi usada na wwf. Pose him in menacing stance, pair him with another figure to battle or create total mayhem by adding multiple figures each sold separately. Midatlantic gateway when i attended a spot show card at the colonial heights, virginia high school gym on march 4, 1977, little did i know that i was witnessing the professional birth of one of the greatest stars in wrestling history, ricky steamboat. It is rumored that steamboat was booked to be squashed by the undertaker on superstars to build undertaker for his impending wwf championship match against hulk hogan and that steamboat chose to quit the wwf rather than lose to undertaker.
Original release, march 27, 1988 19880327 august 21, 1997 19970821. He is known for wrestling in wwes developmental territories florida championship wrestling and nxt, and was the second fcw grand slam champion having won the florida heavyweight championship, florida tag team championship, and jack brisco. Fuji in a oneonone contest on november 2, 1985 in hershey, pennsylvania and beat the manager. Wrestler title komonist anzahl benutzung nasty boys good man 2nd theme 19931994 nasty boys were the boys 3rd theme 19941996 natural born thrillers avalanche 1st theme 2000 natural born thrillers ok hold it there 2nd theme 2000 natural born thrillers natural born thrillers 3rd theme 2000 nature boy buddy landell the force 1st theme 1991. Wcw ricky steamboat 2nd theme song sirius with tron. Ricky steamboat confirms his son richie steamboats wrestling future, and more.
Wcw chitown rumble 1989 ricky steamboat vs ric flair. For those few of us looking for ricky the dragon steamboats best wcw theme in high quality, this is it. That is the type of awe the dragon inspired in his peers. Hear the inside stories about some of the best bouts to ever grace the squared circle from early territories to wrestlemania to wcw, steamboat reveals it all right here start in the business. All 3 matches are great and would win moty honors individually if they were fought in separate years. The only event in wrestling that has captivated fans more is the rise of southpaw regional wrestling just kidding mouth. Ric flair defeated ricky steamboat to recapture the nwa world title. Wwf stint, steamboat used the theme song from the film, 2001, the same song ric flair used. Ricky the dragon steamboat is one of the alltime greats in. He started his career in 2008 in the carolinas indy scene after training under george south and harley race. He is best known for his work with the american wrestling association awa, the national wrestling alliance nwa, world championship wrestling wcw, and the world. 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. Take advantage of steamboats strike range to deliver some powerful roundhouse and back kicks, then move in for a rapid series of strikes, chops and back fists.
We are very proud to announce that ricky has been inducted into the wwe hall of fame. He is, of course, the son of wwe hall of famer ricky the dragon steamboat. From 90s saturday morning wrestling show wcw power hour. He is best known for his work with the american wrestling association awa.
Ricky steamboat and jay youngblood were tag team partners for half a decade. Recreate your favorite matches with an approximate 6inch figure in superstar scale. Til ricky steamboat may have quit wwf in 1991 because he didnt want to get squashed by the undertaker. Known for being one of the few wrestlers to have stayed a face for his entire twenty year career among his inring achievements, he is a former. My first memories date back to his run with crockett promotions. Ricky the dragon steamboat is one of the most legendary performers in the history of sports entertainment. I never thought back then id have a chance to interview the superstar. The clash of the champions is a series of professional wrestling television specials that were. Ric flair vs ricky steamboat wrestlewar 89 steve austin vs 2 cold scorpio. A collection of ricky steamboat pictures, ricky steamboat images, photos. Ricky the dragon steamboat is an acrobat in wwe all stars, but with a unique twist, relying as much on his martial arts training as his high flying maneuvers.
Ricky steamboat on his wrestlemania 3 match with randy savage, not meeting again in the wrestlemania 4 tournament, inring psychology, his rare. Wcw world heavyweight champion ricky steamboat defeated the iron sheik to retain the title. During saturday nights main event, steamboat teamed with the junkyard dog to beat fuji and muraco on january 4, 1986 in tampa. Come and experience your torrent treasure chest right here. Ricky steamboat on his wrestlemania 3 match with randy savage, not meeting again in the wrestlemania 4 tournament, inring psychology, his rare independent appearance at the pcw ultra show in. Ricky the dragon steamboat wcw theme opening ceremony. Apr 20, 2020 ricky steamboat richard henry blood sr. A perennial babyface in all the documentaries and interviews i have watched or books i have read i have never heard anyone say. During that time he also fueded with ricky steamboat.
Themes ricky steamboat wrestlers database cagematch. Cover of ricky the dragon steamboat first entrance theme song wwf wwf wwe wrestling cover theme song theme remix ricky steamboat ricky steamboat 1st theme wwf cover by new musik order is licensed under a creative commons license. Ricky steamboat guest author vance rowe richard blood, better known as ricky the dragon steamboat, was born in west point, new york in 1953 and debuted as a professional wrestler in 1976 after being trained by the iron sheik and verne gagne. Apr 28, 2020 ricky steamboat spoke with the miami herald and had an update on his physical condition following his aneurysm a couple years ago. The three individual bouts which spanned through may of that year set a new standard for wrestling in north america.
If anyone has any other production theme titles, or any of the missing names, please contact me and i will immediately post them. Ricky steamboat 1st theme wwf cover by new musik order. In february 1989, only four months removed from ted turners acquisition of wcw, ric flair and ricky steamboat began a trilogy of matches that would come to define the organization. Ricky steamboats condition, andy leavine update, ortons. A year later, he shows up in wcw as the wcw phantom the hokeyness of wcw and is revealed by paul e dangerously as the cornerstone of his dangerous alliance. Ricky steamboat on whats missing in todays wrestlers, pitching a heel turn to vince mcmahon, interesting wm3 fact by nick paglino may 2, 2018 0 chris jericho reveals his mt. Ricky steamboat spoke with the miami herald and had an update on his physical condition following his aneurysm a couple years ago. The dq rule has been waived to prevent jack and jerry from an easy defense.
The wcw footage ends with a good match for the tv title against steve austin which is probably on. Charlotte, north carolina annunciato come proveniente da honolulu, hawaii soprannomi. A month later, hed take the united states title from sting, and hold it for over a year, only losing it due to injury. Flair steamboat is the wrestling equivalent to ali vs frazier in boxing.
Steamboat heads up one more time, but the cross body takes down both flair and the referee. Ricky the dragon steamboat has been a part of pro wrestling for more than 40 years. Flair rolls up steamboat and hooks the tights, but theres no referee. Admired by wwe fans for his physical rivalries with the likes of don muraco and jake the snake roberts, steamboat s greatest contribution to wwe history remains his wrestlemania iii bout against randy savage. Ricky steamboat vs nasty ned 2 cold scorpiomarcus bagwell vs bob cookthe terrorist terry taylor vs butch long wcw flashback. Ricky the dragon steamboat the information on this website is exclusive property of and cannot be used elsewhere without proper link credit. Ricky steamboats condition, andy leavine update, ortons fi. Ricky steamboat internet wrestling database wwe, tna, wcw. On the january 4, 1986 saturday nights main event iv, his intense feud with muraco. Nwa world champion ricky steamboat was challenged by former champion. Ricky steamboat vs big van vader wcw world title match. Theme made by the alan parsons project band, used by ricky the dragon steamboat on world championship wrestling wcw in. Ric flair vs ricky the dragon steamboatwcw title part 1.
Ricky steamboat had everything charisma, work rate, intensity and one of the best bodies in our business, wwe hall of famer ric flair once said of his greatest rival. On the april 11th edition of wcw pro, footage of ricky steamboat accidentally striking madusa was shown. He is known for wrestling in wwes developmental territories florida championship wrestling and nxt, and was the second fcw grand slam champion having won the florida heavyweight championship, florida tag team championship, and jack brisco 15 championship. During that time, the duo held the nwa tag team championship five times and became as close as brothers. I havent listened to his second theme but if i remember correctly, marc mero used the same theme when he was a boxer.
Steamboat heads to the top rope, and he nails a big chop to the top of the head. Rude ended up breaking steamboats nose after hitting him with paul e. Jun 14, 2018 rude ended up breaking steamboats nose after hitting him with paul e. Outside of wcw, steamboat spent much of his ring career in wwe where he was best known as the dragon. Theme made by the alan parsons project band, used by ricky the dragon steamboat on world championship wrestling wcw in 1989, where he feuded ric flair for the nwa world heavyweight. Rushmore of wrestling, talks using social media to build his feud with kenny omega. Suggested by adrev masters admin sweet victory as featured in spongebob squarepants. Ricky steamboat has been inducted into the wwe hall of fame. In 1995, two wrestling companies squared off on monday night television to compete head to head in an unprecedented confrontation. I had read up about the dragon in the apter magazines and in 1985 made his wwf debut. And all the kids, they go wild and all the old people start to act like a child.
Relive the 30th anniversary of ricky steamboats nwa world title win over ric flair. The final ride of ricky the dragon steamboat ricky the dragon steamboat is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. Dvd and bluray clearance sale series order by phone 18003364627. Biographical documentary about the professional wrestler, ricky the dragon steamboat. Oct 10, 20 wcw chi town rumble 1989 ric flair vs ricky steamboat for the nwa world heavyweight championship. Wcw nitro 3 hours and 00 minutes movie 2004 now it can be told. Jan, 2008 you spoke i listened here it is, the full version of ricky the dragon steamboats wcw theme, enjoy. A perennial babyface in all the documentaries and interviews i have watched or books i have read i have never heard anyone say anything bad about steamboat in anyway. Shortly afterward, steamboat was able to get revenge on rude by hanging rude over the ropes with his own belt. Over the years, he has been involved with the american wrestling association awa, the national wrestling alliance nwa, world championship wrestling wcw, and the world wrestling federation wwf. Richard blood, better known as ricky the dragon steamboat, was born in west point, new york in 1953 and debuted as a professional wrestler in 1976 after being trained by the iron sheik and verne gagne.
Theme used by ricky the dragon steamboat on world championship wrestling wcw, and this tron was used on wwf. Singles wrestler 1976 1994 tag team wrestler 1979 1994 road agent 2004 2014 trainer onair official. Flair and steamboat face eachother again in a great match, this time at spring stampede. Wcw ricky steamboat theme opening ceremony youtube. Til ricky steamboat may have quit wwf in 1991 because he. All mail electronic or postal sent to this site becomes property of. He has worked for brands like all japan pro wrestling, awa, wcw and wwe. Ricky steamboat wwf wrestling photos for sale ebay. Ricky the dragon steamboat clashes with steve austin for the wcw united states championship on august 28, 1994. If you like this site, please consider a small donation that will keep the site alive and advertisingfree in the future. How it all began by david chappell midatlantic gateway when i attended a spot show card at the colonial heights, virginia high school gym on march 4, 1977, little did i know that i was witnessing the professional birth of one of the greatest stars in wrestling history, ricky steamboat. He has also competed for pro wrestling noah, for the world wrestling.