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  Terry Funk attacks Ric Flair, Wrestle War '89. To pay tribute to Terry Funk, who passed away yesterday, I've decided to analyze this classic angle which took place at NWA/WCW Wrestle War '89. Ric Flair had been a bad guy for years at this point, but he indicated a face turn by paying tribute to Ricky Steamboat, who he'd just beaten for the NWA title. Suddenly, Terry Funk comes into the ring. (Terry was a ringside judge who could be called upon if the Flair/Steamboat match had gone to a draw.) "Hey Ric. I wanna be the first to congratulate you on being the new World's Champion." Jim Ross, who was interviewing Flair, tried to brush Terry off but Funk wasn't finished yet. Terry tells Ric, "If it had gone the hour, I would've voted for you because you're the greatest wrestler in the world today." Jim Ross and Ric both thank Terry and try to carry on with the interview but Terry still isn't finished. Terry pulls the microphone toward...

Brian Pillman had been isolated from his partner Tom Zenk for the majority of the match. Brian showed his toughness, enduring cheating and double team attacks from The Midnight Express. We pick up to see Bobby Eaton climbing to the top rope. Brian stops Bobby with punches to the gut but Bobby counters with a palm thrust to the eyes. Bobby slams Brian in the center of the ring and then climbs to the top rope to deliver his finisher, "The Alabama Jam" legdrop.   The announcers think Brian is finished but he kicks out yet again. Bobby shoots Brian to the ropes for a tilt-a-whirl slam but Brian spins out and slams Bobby.  "What a great move by Pillman," exclaims Jim Ross. "Raw strength and determination there. This kid has got guts."  Brian finally has the opening to tag in Tom Zenk. Tom comes in the proverbial "house on fire", decking both Midnights with punches. Tom sends Bobby flying with a backdrop. Tom locks a sleeperhold on Stan but Bobby'...

Brian Pillman had just taken 3 minutes of double team punishment from The Midnight Express. Brian was just thrown out of the ring and was struggling to climb back in when Stan snatched Brian and threw him head first into the steel barricade. Stan eventually pulls Brian back into the ring and shoots him into the ropes for a backdrop. Brian shows his tenacity by countering with a sunset flip. Bobby Eaton distracts the referee while Brian has Stan pinned for a three count. The referee eventually counts but Stan kicks out. Stan tags in Bobby who stops Brian from tagging in Tom Zenk. Bobby slams Brian and then goes to the top rope for an elbow drop. Bobby jumps a bit too far and lands hip first on Brian's face. Bobby goes for the pin but Brian kicks out.    Bobby attempts several more pins but Brian keeps powering out. Tom Zenk tries to pump the crowd up on the apron. Stan tags in and slams Brian but then tags Bobby back in. Bobby tries to pin Brian but Brian kicks out yet again. S...