10 of the most pivotal moments in Pro Wrestling history.

#7. The NWA mounts a serious challenge to WWE's dominance with "Clash of the Champions."

After witnessing the success of the WWE, Jim Crockett productions decided to emulate their business model. Crockett did this by buying up other promotions' talent, moving into their territories, and by staging a free event the same night as Wrestlemania IV.

Presented for free on the Superstation TBS, the first Clash of the Champions was headlined by Ric Flair vs. the relatively green but insanely popular Sting. At this time there was no modern internet, and many cable companies did not even offer PPV shows. Millions of fans, frustrated that they could not see Wrestlemania IV even though they were willing to pay for it, tuned in to the NWA supershow, and became instantly hooked.

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Suddenly, the WWE wasn't the only big dog in the wrestling world. Clash of the Champions set the groundwork for the Monday Night Wars to follow.

About the author

Christopher Scott Wagoner is a writer from Austin, Texas in the United States. He is also a proud descendent of the Choctaw and Lakota people.
Chris has an English and Creative Writing degree, and is a published author with Simon and Schuster. He's ghost-written over eight million words in more than 500 books.
A long time wrestling fan, Chris is also a professional journalist who covers sports-entertainment. He's been writing for Sportskeeda since 2018.

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