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On This Day: May 6, 1984 - Kerry Von Erich Defeats Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Title

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On This Day: May 6, 1984 - Kerry Von Erich Defeats Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Title.

On this day May 6, 1984, Kerry Von Erich defeated Ric Flair in Irving, Texas to win the NWA World Heavyweight Championship in front of a packed crowd at Texas Stadium. The event was held in honor of Kerry’s late brother David Von Erich and became one of the most emotional and memorable moments in wrestling history.

The win marked the peak of Kerry’s career as he became one of the few to dethrone Ric Flair during his legendary title reigns. Flair would reclaim the championship just 18 days...
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