Author: Today in Pro Wrestling History: On September 18th, 1994, at the Roanoke Civic Center during WCW Fall Brawl, Ricky ‘The Dragon’ Steamboat was forced to forfeit the WCW United States Championship due to a back injury he suffered at Clash of the Champions a few weeks earlier. This injury led to Steamboat being fired by WCW President Eric Bischoff via Fed Ex, ending his nearly two-decade relationship with the Crockett/Turner wrestling organization.
Today in Pro Wrestling History (September 18): Exit the Dragon
Although Steamboat would later be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and make appearances for the company, his departure from WCW marked essentially his retirement from in-ring competition. Regarded as one of the greatest in-ring performers of all time, Steamboat’s achievements place him among the best of his era.
Steamboat’s Injury originally occurred at Clash of the Champions, in an earlier match against Steve Austin.
Here’s another great story about Ricky ‘The Dragon’ Steamboat:Â Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat: The Story Behind The Magic
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