The Wrestling Classic
Synopsis
Hulk Hogan defends the WWE Championship against "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. Plus, a gigantic 16 Superstar Tournament. First round matches include Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat vs. Davey Boy Smith, The Junkyard Dog vs. The Iron Sheik, Paul Orndorff vs. Bob Orton Jr., "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. Ivan Putski, and more.
Top Cast
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Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan
Roddy Piper
"Rowdy" Roddy Piper
Sylvester Ritter
The Junkyard Dog
Randy Poffo
“The Macho Man” Randy Savage
Terry Funk
Terry Funk
Paul Orndorff
"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff
Rick Blood Sr.
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat
Merced Solis
Tito Santana
Don Muraco
The Magnificent Muraco
Keith Franke
"Adorable" Adrian Adonis
Tom Billington
The Dynamite Kid
David Smith
Davey Boy Smith
Michael Penzel
Cpl. Kirshner
Bob Orton, Jr.
"Cowboy" Bob Orton Jr.
Khosrow Vaziri
The Iron Sheik
Josip Peruzović
Nikolai Volkoff
Józef Bednarski
Ivan Putski
Larry Booker
Moondog Spot
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vince McMahon
- Screenplay & Story
- George Scott, Pat Patterson
- Original Title
- The Wrestling Classic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Production Studios
- World Wrestling Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vince McMahon
George Scott, Pat Patterson
Department Leadership Roster
Vince McMahon
Director
George Scott
Writer
Pat Patterson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wrestling Classic
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What is The Wrestling Classic about?
Hulk Hogan defends the WWE Championship against "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. Plus, a gigantic 16 Superstar Tournament. First round matches include Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat vs. Davey Boy Smith, The Junkyard Dog vs. The Iron Sheik, Paul Orndorff vs. Bob Orton Jr., "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. Ivan Putski, and more.
Who directed The Wrestling Classic?
The Wrestling Classic was directed by Vince McMahon.
Who stars in The Wrestling Classic?
The principal cast of The Wrestling Classic includes Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Sylvester Ritter, Randy Poffo, Terry Funk.
When was The Wrestling Classic released and how long is it?
The Wrestling Classic was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 2h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wrestling Classic?
The Wrestling Classic holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).