NWA Starrcade 1985 Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for NWA Starrcade 1985.
NWA Starrcade 1985 Ending Explained: Ric Flair takes on Dusty Rhodes for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Directed by Jim Crockett Jr., this 1985 action film stars Ric Flair ("The Nature Boy" Ric Flair), alongside Virgil Runnels as "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, Scott Simpson as "The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff, Oreal Perras as "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff. Rated 7.6/10 by audiences, the conclusion brings the story to a satisfying close.
What Happens at the End of NWA Starrcade 1985?
Ric Flair takes on Dusty Rhodes for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. A Brutal Steel Cage "I Quit" Match for the United States Championship pits Magnum T.A. against Tully Blanchard. The Rock 'n' Roll Express battle The Koloffs and much more.
Jim Crockett Jr.'s narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Ric Flair ("The Nature Boy" Ric Flair)'s journey. A Brutal Steel Cage "I Quit" Match for the United States Championship pits Magnum T.
How Does Ric Flair ("The Nature Boy" Ric Flair)'s Story End?
- Ric Flair: Ric Flair's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Jim Crockett Jr. delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 2h 53m runtime.
- Virgil Runnels ("The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes): Virgil Runnels's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Scott Simpson ("The Russian Nightmare" Nikita Koloff): Scott Simpson's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of NWA Starrcade 1985 Mean?
The ending of NWA Starrcade 1985 ties together the narrative threads involving Ric Flair. Jim Crockett Jr. chooses a conclusion that prioritizes thematic consistency over surprise, resulting in an ending that rewards viewers who engaged with the story's central themes.