Author: Today in Pro Wrestling History: On July 23rd, 1989, The Nature Boy returns to avenge his attack by Terry Funk and defend the NWA World Heavyweight title at The Great American Bash.
Today in Pro Wrestling History (July 23): Ric Flair Beats Terry Funk at the Bash
In a terrific back-and-forth bout, Flair pinned Funk by reversing an Inside Cradle attempt to retain the title.
We have an entire great piece about Ric Flair and Terry Funk, take a look at it here: Ric Flair and Terry Funk: A Feud to Remember
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