NWA World Championship Wrestling - Season 2

First aired: 1/4/1986 46 episodes

WCW's World Championship Wrestling is the gold standard of 1980s sports-entertainment television. This season features a venerable who's who of WWE Hall of Famers including the Road Warriors and many more.

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Episodes

1. World Championship Wrestling - Jan. 04, 1986

Aired: 1/4/1986

With Dusty Rhodes taking out Ole Anderson and capturing the National Heavyweight Championship from Tully Blanchard thanks to Baby Doll, The Four Horsemen vow to get revenge on The American Dream and his associates. Plus, Harley Race makes his presence felt when Magnum T.A. battles The Barbarian, The Road Warriors in action, and much more.

2. World Championship Wrestling - Jan. 11, 1986

Aired: 1/11/1986

The rivalry between The Russians and The Road Warriors escalates when Krusher Khrushchev defends his Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship against Sam Houston in the main event. Plus, National Heavyweight Champion Dusty Rhodes promises to take out another member of The Four Horsemen, The Midnight Express in action, and more.

3. World Championship Wrestling - Jan. 18, 1986

Aired: 1/18/1986

As Ronnie Garvin sets his sights on putting an end Ric Flair's reign as NWA World Heavyweight Champion, The Nature Boy resolves to show him why he is called 'the dirtiest player in the game'. Plus, Jimmy Valiant, Nikita Koloff, Jim Cornette's Midnight Express, and many more in action on this edition of World Championship Wrestling!

4. World Championship Wrestling - Jan. 25, 1986

Aired: 1/25/1986

While the rivalry between Ronnie Garvin and NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair continues, Jim Cornette vows that his Midnight Express will take the World Tag Team Championship from their longtime rivals, The Rock 'n' Roll Express. Plus, Tully Blanchard & Arn Anderson take on Don Kernodle & the Italian Stallion, Baron Von Raschke, and more.

5. World Championship Wrestling - Feb. 08, 1986

Aired: 2/8/1986

Though the World Tag Team Championship is now in the hands of Jim Cornette's Midnight Express, their rivalry with The Rock 'n' Roll Express is far from over. Plus, Baron Von Raschke, World Television Champion Arn Anderson, The Road Warriors, and many more in action.

6. World Championship Wrestling - Feb. 15, 1986

Aired: 2/15/1986

The Four Horsemen's Arn Anderson defends his Television Championship against Sam Houston. Plus Dusty Rhodes gives The Rock 'n' Roll Express a present to rattle Jim Cornette's cage, Magnum T.A. in action, and more.

7. World Championship Wrestling - Feb. 22, 1986

Aired: 2/22/1986

On this edition of World Championship Wrestling, Ric Flair changes the face of Professional Wrestling as he unveils a new version of the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Plus, several tag teams prepare for news of the upcoming Jim Crockett Sr., Memorial Cup, United States Heavyweight Champion Magnum T.A. in action, and much more!

8. World Championship Wrestling - Mar. 01, 1986

Aired: 3/1/1986

On a night where NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair competes in the main event, Arn Anderson defends his World Television Championship against Ronnie Garvin. Plus, Jim Cornette's Midnight Express, Tully Blanchard, United States Heavyweight Champion Magnum T.A., and many more in action.

9. World Championship Wrestling - Mar. 08, 1986

Aired: 3/8/1986

With the National Heavyweight Championship once again in the hands of Tully Blanchard following his battle with Dusty Rhodes, The Four Horsemen celebrate the newest addition of gold to their faction while The American Dream welcomes more hard times. Plus, Ronnie Garvin, World Tag Team Champions The Midnight Express, and many more.

10. World Championship Wrestling - Mar. 15, 1986

Aired: 3/15/1986

After weeks of anticipation, the seeds for the first ever Jim Crockett Sr., Memorial Cup are revealed along with another huge announcement on the next challenge for Ric Flair's World Heavyweight Championship. Plus, Dusty Rhodes and Magnum T.A. get some payback on The Four Horsemen, Arn Anderson defends his World Television Championship, and more.

11. World Championship Wrestling - Mar. 22, 1986

Aired: 3/22/1986

On this edition of World Championship Wrestling, The Four Horsemen prepare for the upcoming Jim Crockett Sr., Memorial Cup while Ric Flair addresses his World Heavyweight Title defense against Dusty Rhodes. Plus, The Rock 'n' Roll Express, Wahoo McDaniel, United States Heavyweight Champion Magnum T.A., and many more in action!

12. World Championship Wrestling - Mar. 29, 1986

Aired: 3/29/1986

On this edition of World Championship Wrestling, anticipation for the Jim Crockett Sr., Memorial Cup continues to build as several teams claim to be the number one seed. Plus, Pez Whatley explains his attack on Jimmy Valiant, Dusty Rhodes sends a message to The Four Horsemen, The Rock 'n' Roll Express in action, and much more!

13. World Championship Wrestling - Apr. 05, 1986

Aired: 4/5/1986

As the road to the Jim Crockett Sr., Memorial Cup grows shorter, Ronnie Garvin gets another shot at gold as he challenges Arn Anderson for his World Television Championship in a rematch. Plus, Wahoo McDaniel, Jim Cornette's Midnight Express, The Koloffs, and many more in action on this edition of World Championship Wrestling!

14. World Championship Wrestling - Apr. 12, 1986

Aired: 4/12/1986

NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair takes to the ring as he goes one-on-one with Ricky Morton of The Rock 'n' Roll Express. Plus, Jim Cornette's Midnight Express in action in the main event, Ivan Koloff, Baron Von Raschke, and Nikita Koloff defend their Six-Man Tag Team Championship, and much more.

15. World Championship Wrestling - Apr. 19, 1986

Aired: 4/19/1986

Just hours away from the evening session of the Jim Crockett Sr., Memorial Cup, this edition of World Championship presents some exciting matchups including Arn Anderson defending his World Television Championship against Manny Fernandez. Plus, United Stated Heavyweight Champion Magnum T.A., Wahoo McDaniel, The Road Warriors, and many more!

16. World Championship Wrestling - Apr. 26, 1986

Aired: 4/26/1986

With Baby Doll suffering an injury at the hands of Jim Cornette and his Midnight Express, Magnum T.A. and Dusty Rhodes promise to get payback. Despite his recent attack at the hands of NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair, Ricky Morton proves the measure of his resolve. Plus, National Heavyweight Champion Tully Blanchard and more in action.

17. World Championship Wrestling - May. 10, 1986

Aired: 5/10/1986

While Ricky Morton continues his pursuit of Ric Flair's NWA World Heavyweight Championship, The Nature Boy and World Television Champion Arn Anderson take to the ring for tag team action. Plus, Jim Cornette's Midnight Express battles the Mulkey Brothers, Ronnie Garvin in action, and much more on this edition of World Championship Wrestling!

18. World Championship Wrestling - May. 17, 1986

Aired: 5/17/1986

Along with his recent issues with Baby Doll, Jim Cornette and his Midnight Express continue to have problems with the mysterious duo known as The James Boys. Plus, The Rock 'n' Roll Express, Baron Von Raschke, Jimmy Valiant, and many more NWA stars in action on this edition of World Championship Wrestling!

19. World Championship Wrestling - May. 24, 1986

Aired: 5/24/1986

While Dusty Rhodes and The Road Warriors celebrate their reign as Six-Man Tag Team Champions, The James Boys are faced with a bounty on their heads, courtesy of Jim Cornette's mama. Plus, The Four Horsemen's NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair & World Television Champion Arn Anderson take on Italian Stallion & Rocky Kernodle and more.

20. World Championship Wrestling - May. 31, 1986

Aired: 5/31/1986

On this edition of World Championship Wrestling, Jim Cornette introduces his bodyguard to protect him from The James Boys, Big Bubba Rogers. Plus, a look at the contract signing between United States Heavyweight Champion Magnum T.A. and Nikita Koloff, an update on The Great American Bash, The Rock 'n' Roll Express in action, and more!

21. World Championship Wrestling - Jun. 07, 1986

Aired: 6/7/1986

On this edition of World Championship Wrestling, witness the dawning of a new day for The Four Horsemen in a special look at Dusty Rhodes battling Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Plus, an update on Magnum T.A. being stripped of the United States Heavyweight Title, The Rock 'n' Roll Express in action, and much more!

22. World Championship Wrestling - Jun. 14, 1986

Aired: 6/14/1986

As the road to The Great American Bash continues, The Minnesota Wrecking Crew returns to tag team competition to show everyone that The Four Horsemen are back. Plus, The Russians compete in a Six-Man Tag Team Match, The Warlord makes his in-ring debut, and much more on this edition of World Championship Wrestling!

23. World Championship Wrestling - Jun. 21, 1986

Aired: 6/21/1986

Things continue to heat up on the road to The Great American Bash as The Four Horsemen show The Road Warriors the meaning of strength in numbers. Plus, Jim Cornette's Midnight Express, Jimmy Valiant, Magnum T.A., and many more stars of the NWA are in action on this edition of World Championship Wrestling!

24. World Championship Wrestling - Jun. 28, 1986

Aired: 6/28/1986

With the next stop on The Great American Bash Tour right around the corner, the members of The Four Horsemen send a message to all their enemies to let them know what awaits them. Plus, Jim Cornette decides to help host the program once again, National Heavyweight Champion Tully Blanchard in action, and more.

25. World Championship Wrestling - Jul. 12, 1986

Aired: 7/12/1986

On this edition of World Championship Wrestling, The Great American Bash Tour is in full swing as Jim Cornette's Midnight Express defend their World Tag Team Championships against The Road Warriors. Plus, The Rock 'n' Roll Express and Dusty Rhodes ready to take on The Four Horsemen in a Bunkhouse Match, Ronnie Garvin faces Black Bart, and more!

26. World Championship Wrestling - Jul. 19, 1986

Aired: 7/19/1986

The Great American Bash Tour continues as The Rock 'n' Roll Express faces off with The Four Horsemen's Ole and Arn Anderson in an incredible Tag Team Match. Plus, National Heavyweight Champion Tully Blanchard battles Sam Houston, Dusty Rhodes and Magnum T.A. take on Jim Cornette's Midnight Express, and more!

27. World Championship Wrestling - Aug. 02, 1986

Aired: 8/2/1986

On a very special edition of World Championship Wrestling, Tony Schiavone gets the fans of the NWA ready for the grand finale of The Great American Bash tour with some memorable interviews, exciting updates, and incredible highlights of all the action and events thus far!

28. World Championship Wrestling - Aug. 09, 1986

Aired: 8/9/1986

Despite capturing the NWA World Heavyweight Championship from Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes' problems with The Four Horsemen are far from over as they continue to call out The American Dream. Plus, Jim Cornette promises a surprise for Baby Doll, Wahoo McDaniel and Sam Houston battle Black Bart and Thunderfoot, and more!

29. World Championship Wrestling - Aug. 16, 1986

Aired: 8/16/1986

With the NWA World Heavyweight Championship back around the waist of Ric Flair, The Four Horsemen are once again on top of the wrestling world as The Nature Boy gives special gift to J. J. Dillon. Plus, The Rock 'n' Roll Express, Dick Murdoch, The Road Warriors, and many more in action on this edition of World Championship Wrestling!

30. World Championship Wrestling - Aug. 23, 1986

Aired: 8/23/1986

While the world buzzes over Baby Doll turning on Dusty Rhodes and leaving him for NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair, an old friend of The American Dream makes his intentions for "The Nature Boy" known. Plus, Tully Blanchard and The Minnesota Wrecking Crew compete in Six-Man Tag Team action and more.

31. World Championship Wrestling - Aug. 30, 1986

Aired: 8/30/1986

On a night where NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair takes to the ring for singles action, tensions between The Four Horsemen and Dusty Rhodes reach a boiling point when friends of The American Dream get involved. Plus, The Kansas Jayhawks, United States Heavyweight Champion Nikita Koloff, and more in action!

32. World Championship Wrestling - Sep. 06, 1986

Aired: 9/6/1986

On this edition of World Championship Wrestling, Dusty Rhodes and Magnum T.A. begin a bid to take the United States Tag Team Championships away from The Russians. Plus, The Kansas Jayhawks take on The Minnesota Wrecking Crew, National Heavyweight Champion Wahoo McDaniel in action, and much more!

33. World Championship Wrestling - Sep. 20, 1986

Aired: 9/20/1986

With Jim Cornette and his Midnight Express seriously injuring Road Warrior Animal in a vicious assault, the complexion of United States Tag Team Tournament may be changed. Plus, Dick Murdoch and Ronnie Garvin battle the Mulkey Brothers, Baron Von Raschke in action, and more on this edition of World Championship Wrestling!

34. World Championship Wrestling - Sep. 27, 1986

Aired: 9/27/1986

While every one awaits the United States Tag Team Title Tournament, Dick Murdoch lets Dusty Rhodes and Magnum T.A. know that there are no friends when it comes to championship gold. Plus, Jimmy Valiant, Jim Cornette's Midnight Express, United States Heavyweight Champion Nikita Koloff, and many more in action!

35. World Championship Wrestling - Oct 04, 1986

Aired: 10/4/1986

Tully Blanchard and The Minnesota Wrecking represent The Four Horsemen in a Six-Man Tag Team Match. Plus, Magnum T.A. and many more!

36. World Championship Wrestling - Oct. 11, 1986

Aired: 10/11/1986

The Paul Jones Army takes over this edition of World Championship Wrestling as both Ravishing Rick Rude and Manny Fernandez compete in singles competition. Plus, Jim Cornette's Midnight Express, Brad Armstrong, The Four Horsemen's Tully Blanchard, and many more NWA stars in action!

37. World Championship Wrestling - Oct. 18, 1986

Aired: 10/18/1986

As the world eagerly anticipates the upcoming news regarding Starrcade '86, Jimmy Valiant proves what lengths he will go to in order to get Paul Jones out of his hair. Plus, NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair, The Minnesota Wrecking Crew, Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Champion Ronnie Garvin, and many more.

38. World Championship Wrestling - Oct 25, 1986

Aired: 10/25/1986

The Road Warriors issue a tall challenge to Jim Cornette's Midnight Express at Starrcade '86. Dusty Rhodes comments on Magnum T.A. accident.

39. World Championship Wrestling - Nov. 08, 1986

Aired: 11/8/1986

While Jim Cornette and his Midnight Express prepare to reach new heights against The Road Warriors going into Starrcade '86, NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair addresses his upcoming title defense against Nikita Koloff. Plus, Arn Anderson, Brad Armstrong, Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin, and many more in action.

40. World Championship Wrestling - Nov. 15, 1986

Aired: 11/15/1986

On this edition of World Championship Wrestling the Midnight Express and Jim Cornette brag about their recent assault on Ron Garvin. The Four Horsemen exude confidence as Starrcade '86 rapidly approaches. Plus Ravishing Rick Rude, Tully Blanchard, and more in action!

41. World Championship Wrestling - Nov. 22, 1986

Aired: 11/22/1986

On this final edition of World Championship Wrestling before the stars of the NWA collided at Starrcade, Tony Schiavone provides all the news leading up to the big event. Plus the Midnight Express, Arn Anderson, Rick Rude and more in action!

42. World Championship Wrestling - Nov. 29, 1986

Aired: 11/29/1986

On this edition of World Championship Wrestling the stars of the NWA focus on the upcoming Bunkhouse Stampede. Plus the Midnight Express, Shaska Whatley, Bill Dundee and many more in action!

43. World Championship Wrestling - Dec. 06, 1986

Aired: 12/6/1986

The Rock 'n' Roll Express put the NWA World Tag Team Championship on the line against "Ravishing" Rick Rude & "Ragin' Bull" Manny Fernandez in the main event. Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair speaks after his successful title defense at Starcade. Plus Barry Windham, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard and much more in action.

44. World Championship Wrestling - Dec. 13, 1986

Aired: 12/13/1986

The Superpowers Dusty Rhodes & Nikita Koloff will not be intimidated by the Four Horsemen. The new NWA Tag Team Champions Rick Rude & Manny Fernandez showcase their dominance. Plus, The Rock 'n' Roll Express, Nikita Koloff, Tully Blanchard, the Midnight Express, Road Warriors, and much more in action.

45. World Championship Wrestling - Dec. 20, 1986

Aired: 12/20/1986

On this edition of World Championship Wrestling the stars of the NWA are in action. NWA World Tag Team Champions, Rick Rude and Manny Fernandez, take on the Mulkey Brothers. Plus Wahoo McDaniel, Tully Blanchard, the Minnesota Wrecking Crew, Barry Windham, the Road Warriors and much more.

46. World Championship Wrestling - Dec. 27, 1986

Aired: 12/27/1986

On this edition of World Championship Wrestling the stars of the NWA are in action. Barry Windham and Ron Garvin put their US Tag Team Championships on the line against The Midnight Express. Plus The Road Warriors, Dick Murdoch, Tully Blanchard, Jimmy Garvin and much more.