Dave Meltzer’s History of Pro Wrestling on Thanksgiving

Editor’s note: The following is the lead story from the December 6, 2010 edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. From all of us here at F4WOnline, we hope you have a great Thanksgiving. ********** A long time ago….In a galaxy far far, well, not that far away….. “Starrcade 83, don’t miss your chance to be part of the sports event of a lifetime. See Rowdy Roddy Piper vs. Greg Valentine, first time ever in a collar match. A Flare for the Gold, Ric Flair vs. Harley Race for the world heavyweight championship and Jack & Jerry Brisco vs. Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood for the world tag team title. Starrcade 83, Greensboro Coliseum, a Flare for the Gold, don’t you miss it.” Tony Schiavone: “Fans, 9 super spectacular matches that night. You’ll see Maniac Mark Lewin & Kevin Sullivan vs. Johnny Weaver & Scott McGhee, The Assassins 1 & 2 with Paul Jones against Bugsy McGraw & Rufus R. Jones, another big tag team match, Dick Slater & Bob Orton Jr. vs. Chief Wahoo McDaniel & Mark Y