World Class Championship Wrestling: World Class Championship Wrestling - 1986
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of World Class Championship Wrestling Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
WCCW - January 04, 1986
Jan 4, 1986 · 43 min
At 'Wrestling Star Wars', Kerry and Kevin Von Erich challenge Gino Hernandez and Chris Adams for the American Tag Team Championship.
WCCW - January 11, 1986
Jan 11, 1986 · 44 min
John Tatum and Missy Hyatt face Scott Casey and Sunshine in the main event. 'Ravishing' Rick Rude defends the American Heavyweight Title.
WCCW - January 18, 1986
Jan 18, 1986 · 45 min
The Grappler defends the Texas Heavyweight Championship against Brian Adidas in the main event. Plus, Gino Hernandez in action!
WCCW - January 25, 1986
Jan 25, 1986 · 45 min
Bruiser Brody and The Missing Link take on the formidable duo of One Man Gang and 'Ravishing' Rick Rude in a Tag Team Match main event.
WCCW - February 01, 1986
Feb 1, 1986 · 44 min
Kerry Von Erich faces Terry Gordy in the main event. Plus, a look at the Grudge Match between Gino Hernandez and Chris Adams, and more!
WCCW - February 08, 1986
Feb 8, 1986 · 44 min
Things take an unexpected turn when Lance Von Erich and "Iceman" King Parsons ready to battle The Fabulous Freebirds in the main event.
WCCW - February 15, 1986
Feb 15, 1986 · 46 min
Lance Von Erich takes to the ring to challenge 'Ravishing' Rick Rude for the American Heavyweight Championship in the main event.
WCCW - February 22, 1986
Feb 22, 1986 · 43 min
Kerry Von Erich and The Missing Link battle John Tatum and One Man Gang. Buddy Roberts goes one-on-one with "Iceman" King Parsons.
WCCW - March 01, 1986
Mar 1, 1986 · 41 min
The World Class Wrestling Association changes the status of the American Heavyweight Title. Plus, Bruiser Brody, The Fantastics, and more!
WCCW - March 08, 1986
Mar 8, 1986 · 42 min
The Von Erichs take on The Fabulous Freebirds in the main event. WCWA World Heavyweight Champion Rick Rude battles The Missing Link.
WCCW - March 15, 1986
Mar 15, 1986 · 41 min
Kerry Von Erich battles the WCWA World Heavyweight Champion 'Ravishing' Rick Rude in the main event. The Missing Link faces Buddy Roberts.
WCCW - March 22, 1986
Mar 22, 1986 · 39 min
Michael Hayes goes one-on-one with Lance Von Erich in the main event. Plus, John Tatum, Mark Youngblood, and many more in action!
WCCW - March 29, 1986
Mar 29, 1986 · 42 min
The Fantastics compete in the main event. The Fabulous Freebirds and The Von Erichs meet for the World Six-Man Tag Team Titles.
WCCW - April 05, 1986
Apr 5, 1986 · 42 min
Terry Gordy faces Bruiser Brody. Lance Von Erich and Brickhouse Brown battle Michael Hayes and Buddy Roberts of The Fabulous Freebirds.
WCCW - April 12, 1986
Apr 12, 1986 · 42 min
Kerry Von Erich unites with Bruiser Brody to take on The Fabulous Freebirds Terry Gordy and Michael Hayes in a Tag Team Match main event.
WCCW - April 19, 1986
Apr 19, 1986 · 46 min
Bruiser Brody battles Michael Hayes in the main event. Plus, The Missing Link, WCWA World Heavyweight Champion Rick Rude, and more action!
WCCW - April 26, 1986
Apr 26, 1986 · 41 min
Michael Hayes and WCWA World Heavyweight Champion 'Ravishing' Rick Rude take on Kevin Von Erich and "Iceman" King Parsons in the main event.
WCCW - May 03, 1986
May 3, 1986 · 41 min
Bruiser Brody partners with The Missing Link to take on the team of Michael Hayes and The Great Kabuki in a Tag Team Match main event.
WCCW - May 10, 1986
May 10, 1986 · 41 min
John Tatum and The Grappler face Brickhouse Brown and Chris Adams in the main event. Plus, Brian Adidas defends the Texas Heavyweight Title!
WCCW - May 17, 1986
May 17, 1986 · 41 min
From the 3rd annual 'Parade of Champions', Bruiser Brody challenges 'Ravishing' Rick Rude for the WCWA World Heavyweight Championship.
WCCW - May 24, 1986
May 24, 1986 · 40 min
Bruiser Brody unites with Lance Von Erich to battle One Man Gang and WCWA World Heavyweight Champion Rick Rude in the main event.
WCCW - May 31, 1986
May 31, 1986 · 46 min
Sunshine leads "Gentleman" Chris Adams to main event competition against Missy Hyatt's significant other, John Tatum.
WCCW - June 07, 1986
Jun 7, 1986 · 44 min
Lance Von Erich partners with "Gentleman" Chris Adams to take on 'Ravishing' Rick Rude and The Great Kabuki in a Tag Team Match main event.
WCCW - June 14, 1986
Jun 14, 1986 · 43 min
Lance Von Erich faces WCWA World Heavyweight Champion Rick Rude in the main event. Plus, Blackjack Mulligan and more in action!
WCCW - June 21, 1986
Jun 21, 1986 · 45 min
Kevin and Lance Von Erich team up with Chris Adams to take on Blackjack Mulligan, The Great Kabuki, and Rick Rude in the main event.
WCCW - June 28, 1986
Jun 28, 1986 · 47 min
WCWA World Heavyweight Champion 'Ravishing' Rick Rude faces off against "Gentleman" Chris Adams in a memorable main event confrontation.
WCCW - July 05, 1986
Jul 5, 1986 · 46 min
Kevin Von Erich takes on Matt Borne in the main event. Plus, an update on Kerry Von Erich, The Great Kabuki in action, and much more!
WCCW - July 12, 1986
Jul 12, 1986 · 44 min
Lance Von Erich, Bruiser Brody, and Steve Simpson face Matt Borne, The Great Kabuki, and Buzz Sawyer in a Six-Man Tag Team Match main event.
WCCW - July 19, 1986
Jul 19, 1986 · 45 min
Kevin Von Erich battles Tim Brooks in the main event. Buzz Sawyer and Matt Borne take on Chris Adams and Brian Adidas in a Tag Team Match.
WCCW - July 26, 1986
Jul 26, 1986 · 46 min
Bruiser Brody and Steve Simpson take on The Grappler Il and Tim Brooks in a huge Tag Team Match. Plus, Kevin Von Erich and more in action!
WCCW - August 02, 1986
Aug 2, 1986 · 45 min
Kevin Von Erich goes one-on-one with The Grappler in the main event. Chris Adams and Steve Simpson take on Buzz Sawyer and Matt Borne.
WCCW - August 09, 1986
Aug 9, 1986 · 47 min
WCWA World Heavyweight Champion Chris Adams battles Matt Borne in the main event. Kevin Von Erich goes one-on-one with Buzz Sawyer
WCCW - August 16, 1986
Aug 16, 1986 · 46 min
Steve Simpson challenges Buzz Sawyer for the Texas Heavyweight Title. WCWA World Heavyweight Champion Chris Adams takes on The Grappler.
WCCW - August 23, 1986
Aug 23, 1986 · 45 min
Mark Youngblood and Brian Adidas face Buzz Sawyer and Matt Borne in the main event. Plus, Bruiser Brody, the Dingo Warrior, and many more!
WCCW - August 30, 1986
Aug 30, 1986 · 44 min
'Ravishing' Rick Rude faces an ultimate challenge as he takes on the Dingo Warrior. Plus, Lance Von Erich, the U.S. Express, and more!
WCCW - September 06, 1986
Sep 6, 1986 · 44 min
Lance Von Erich battles Matt Borne in the main event. Kevin Von Erich goes one-on-one with Abdullah the Butcher. All this and more!
WCCW - September 13, 1986
Sep 13, 1986 · 46 min
All hell breaks loose when Bruiser Brody battles Mad Dog Buzz Sawyer in the main event. The Dingo Warrior faces Brian Adidas.
WCCW - September 27, 1986
Sep 27, 1986 · 45 min
Dingo Warrior, Matt Borne, and Buzz Sawyer face the Von Erichs in a Six-Man Tag Team main event. Plus, Black Bart, The Grappler, and more!
WCCW - October 04, 1986
Oct 4, 1986 · 46 min
WCWA World Heavyweight Champion Black Bart goes one-on-one with Brian Adidas in the main event. Plus, 'Ravishing' Rick Rude in action!
WCCW - October 11, 1986
Oct 11, 1986 · 45 min
Kevin and Mike Von Erich faceoff against Rick Rude and the Dingo Warrior in a Tag Team main event. Plus, Abdullah the Butcher and many more!
WCCW - October 18, 1986
Oct 18, 1986 · 41 min
Journey to The Cotton Bowl to witness Kevin Von Erich battle Black Bart for the WCWA World Heavyweight Championship in the main event.
WCCW - October 25, 1986
Oct 25, 1986 · 47 min
Fritz Von Erich officiates a Steel Cage Match main event between Bruiser Brody and Abdullah the Butcher. Plus, Mike Von Erich in action!
WCCW - November 01, 1986
Nov 1, 1986 · 45 min
Matt Borne goes one-on-one with the Dingo Warrior in an action-packed main event. Plus, Brian Adidas, Master G, and more!
WCCW - November 08, 1986
Nov 8, 1986 · 45 min
The Youngbloods take to the ring to battle Crusher Yurkov and Zulu in a Tag Team Match main event.
WCCW - November 15, 1986
Nov 15, 1986 · 43 min
WCWA World Heavyweight Champion Kevin Von Erich faces Matt Borne in the main event. Plus, The Dingo Warrior, Buzz Sawyer, and more!
WCCW - November 22, 1986
Nov 22, 1986 · 46 min
Bruiser Brody partners with Steve Simpson to take on the formidable duo of Crusher Yurkov and Abdullah the Butcher in the main event.
WCCW - November 29, 1986
Nov 29, 1986 · 43 min
The Von Erichs take on Black Bart, Brian Adidas, and Crusher Yurkov for the World Six-Man Tag Team Titles in the main event.
WCCW - December 06, 1986
Dec 6, 1986 · 43 min
Matt Borne and Black Bart face off against Tony Atlas and the Dingo Warrior in the main event. Plus, the Von Erichs, Al Madril, and more!
WCCW - December 13, 1986
Dec 13, 1986 · 38 min
The Von Erichs put the World Six-Man Tag Team Championship on the line against Black Bart, Al Madril, and Brian Adidas in the main event.
WCCW - December 20, 1986
Dec 20, 1986 · 41 min
Kevin and Mike Von Erich take on Black Bart and The Grappler. WCWA Tag Team Champions Al Madril and Brian Adidas compete in the main event.
WCCW - December 27, 1986
Dec 27, 1986 · 43 min
The Dingo Warrior and Lance Von Erich unite to take on the duo of Black Bart and The Grappler in a Tag Team Match main event.