WWE Presents The Top 25 Rivalries In Wrestling History Season 1 Episode 2

Ep 2. Starrcade November 28, 1985 "I Quit" Steel Cage Match For The NWA United States Championship Tully Blanchard Vs. Magnum T.A.

  • TV-14
  • January 1, 2013
  • 16 min

In the second episode of WWE Presents The Top 25 Rivalries In Wrestling History, the focus is on one of the most iconic matches in wrestling history - the "I Quit" Steel Cage Match for the NWA United States Championship between Tully Blanchard and Magnum T.A. at Starrcade on November 28, 1985.

The rivalry between Blanchard and Magnum T.A. was in full swing heading into this match. Both men were vying for the United States Championship, and the bad blood between the two had been building for months. On this night, they were set to settle their differences inside a steel cage, with the added stipulation that one man would have to say the words "I Quit" to lose the match.

The tension was palpable as the two men entered the cage. From the opening bell, it was clear that this match was going to be a brutal affair. Both men traded blows, with neither gaining a clear advantage early on. The steel cage added an extra element of danger, as both men used it to their advantage to punish their opponent.

As the match progressed, the intensity only increased. The two men unleashed a flurry of punishing moves on one another, with the crowd hanging onto every moment. At one point, Magnum T.A. had Blanchard in a headlock and demanded that he say "I Quit". Blanchard refused, instead using his cunning to escape the hold and gain the upper hand.

But Magnum T.A. would not be deterred. He continued to fight back, determined to make Blanchard submit. The two men battled back and forth, with each taking turns gaining the upper hand. Blood flowed freely as they punished each other with brutal strikes and punishing moves.

As the match neared its conclusion, it was clear that one of these men was going to have to give up. Blanchard tried to gain an advantage by using a chair, but Magnum T.A. was able to turn the tables and use it to his advantage. He unleashed a barrage of chair shots on Blanchard, finally causing him to say the words "I Quit".

The crowd erupted as the match came to an end. Magnum T.A. had emerged victorious, proving that he was the better man on this night. The rivalry between these two men had been settled in one of the most iconic matches in wrestling history, a match that would go down in the annals of time as one of the greatest ever.

This episode of WWE Presents The Top 25 Rivalries In Wrestling History takes a deep dive into this legendary match, exploring the storylines and characters involved in this epic encounter. From the build-up to the aftermath, every moment is analyzed in detail, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most historic matches in wrestling history.

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Description
  • First Aired
    January 1, 2013
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    16 min
  • Language
    English