NWA The Great American Bash '86: Livin' in the Promise Land

The story

Jim Crockett Promotions used "The Great American Bash" as the name for a tour that had several PPV caliber shows around the country. In 1986, there were 13 Great American Bashes and NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair defended his title at each one against Ricky Morton, Road Warrior Hawk, Ron Garvin, Nikita Koloff, Robert Gibson, Road Warrior Animal, Magnum T.A., Wahoo McDaniel and Dusty Rhodes. Rhodes defeated him for the title at the July 26 Bash. Flair challenged for it on the last Bash on August 2. Nikita Koloff and Magnum T.A. were involved in a best of seven title match series throughout the Bash for the U.S. Title.

Cast & crew

Ric FlairRic Flair

Virgil RunnelsDusty Rhodes

Terry AllenMagnum T.A.

Richard MortonRicky Morton

Scott SimpsonNikita Koloff

Oreal PerrasIvan Koloff

Mike HegstrandRoad Warrior Hawk

Joe LaurinaitisRoad Warrior Animal

Jimmy Valiant

Jimmy ValiantJimmy Valiant

Paul FrederickPaul Jones

Tully BlanchardTully Blanchard

Alan RogowskiOle Anderson