Gary Williams

Acting

Gary Williams

Born January 24, 1942 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Died March 16, 2008 · aged 66

Gary Richard Williams was an American professional wrestling manager, as well as a professional wrestler in his early career, best known by his ring name Gary Hart. Hart was one of the pivotal driving forces behind what is considered to be World Class Championship Wrestling's "golden years" in the early 1980s.

Known For

NWA Clash of The Champions VIII: Fall Brawl '89NWA Clash of The Champions VIII: Fall Brawl '89 · 1989
NWA Clash of The Champions VIII: Fall Brawl '89
7.01989
MovieAction
Clash of the Champions VIII took place on September 12, 1989 at the Carolina Coliseum in Columbia, South Carolina. There were 2,600 fans in attendance and the show drew a 4.7 rating on TBS. This show was used to build the first ever Halloween Havoc PPV on October 28.
NWA The Great American Bash 1989NWA The Great American Bash 1989 · 1989
NWA The Great American Bash 1989
8.11989
MovieAction
Ric Flair defends the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Terry Funk. The Road Warriors, Midnight Express, and "Dr. Death" Steve Williams join forces to take on The Fabulous Freebirds and Samoan Swat Team in a War Games Cage Match. Lex Luger defends the United States Championship against Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. Plus, Sting and more.
WCW Starrcade 1989WCW Starrcade 1989 · 1989
WCW Starrcade 1989
6.91989
MovieAction
Starrcade '89 features round-robin Iron Man and Iron Team Tournaments. Participants include Ric Flair, Sting, The Road Warriors, Lex Luger, The Great Muta, and many more NWA Superstars from around the world.
WCW Halloween Havoc 1989WCW Halloween Havoc 1989 · 1989
WCW Halloween Havoc 1989
6.81989
MovieAction
Ric Flair & Sting join forces against the Great Muta & Terry Funk in the Thunderdome Cage Match with Bruno Sammartino serving as the special guest referee. The Road Warriors face The Skyscrapers. Doom faces The Steiner Brothers. Lex Luger defends the United States Championship against Brian Pillman. Plus, The Fabulous Freebirds and much more.
The Life And Times of Paul BoeschThe Life And Times of Paul Boesch · 1994
The Life And Times of Paul Boesch
10.01994
MovieDocumentary
Documentary on legendary Houston Wrestling Promoter Paul Boesch produced and aired in 1994 on Houston Channel 39 KHTV.
WCW WrestleWar 1989WCW WrestleWar 1989 · 1989
WCW WrestleWar 1989
7.01989
MovieAction
Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat face off for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. The Road Warriors battle The Varsity Club with the NWA Tag Team Championship up for grabs. Sting faces The Iron Sheik. Michael Hayes battles Lex Luger for the United States Championship. Plus, The Great Muta, Rick Steiner, and more.
NWA Boogie JamNWA Boogie Jam · 1984
NWA Boogie Jam
1984
MovieAction
Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat add another chapter to their storied history in this epic battle from 1984.
NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami MayhemNWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem · 1988
NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem
8.51988
MovieAction
Clash of the Champions II took place on June 8, 1988 at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida. There were 2400 people in attendance and the show drew a 4.8 rating on TBS. Throughout the show, wrestlers were being interviewed as they arrived to the building, most notably, Lex Luger who was attacked by the Four Horsemen and was busted open after being slammed head first into the trunk of his limo. This was a big deal at the time as it was the first time Luger had bled while in the NWA. This would also be an important factor in the conclusion of Luger's match against Ric Flair at the 1988 Great American Bash PPV.

Filmography

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Heroes of World ClassHeroes of World Class · 2006
Heroes of World Class
8.52006
MovieActionDocumentary
In 1983 World Class Championship Wrestling and its franchise stars, the Von Erich brothers, were known around the world. A small Dallas based promotion running out of a shack of a venue, the Sportatorium, World Class was one of the most syndicated television programs in America, making the Von Erichs household names. Run by legendary wrestler Fritz Von Erich, a.k.a. Jack Adkinsson, World Class made his oldest sons, Kevin, David and Kerry, three of hte biggest stars in the world of wrestling. Little did anyone know that just as the Von Erichs and World Class were reaching worldwide stardom they would begin a downfall that would cast a full eclipse on their meteoric rise to fame. Directed by Brian Harrison who, as a ten year old in 1983, watched on television as wrestling's world of staged combat between good and evil took a sharp turn into a surreal and tragic reality.

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