The Wrestling Classic
1985, English. Directed by Vince McMahon.
Hulk Hogan defends the WWE Championship against "Rowdy" Roddy Piper. Plus, a gigantic 16 Superstar Tournament. First round matches include Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat vs. Davey Boy Smith, The Junkyard Dog vs. The Iron Sheik, Paul Orndorff vs. Bob Orton Jr., "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. Ivan Putski, and more.
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Vince McMahonDirector
- Hulk HoganHulk Hogan
- Roddy Piper"Rowdy" Roddy Piper
- Sylvester RitterThe Junkyard Dog
- Randy Poffo“The Macho Man” Randy Savage
- Terry FunkTerry Funk
- Paul Orndorff"Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff
- Rick Blood Sr.Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat
- Merced SolisTito Santana
- Don MuracoThe Magnificent Muraco
- Keith Franke"Adorable" Adrian Adonis
- Tom BillingtonThe Dynamite Kid
- David SmithDavey Boy Smith
Details
- Released
- 7 November 1985
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Scott, Pat Patterson
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The Wrestling Classic: quick answers
Is The Wrestling Classic worth watching?
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How long is The Wrestling Classic?
The Wrestling Classic runs 146 minutes (2h 26m).
Does The Wrestling Classic have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Wrestling Classic. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Wrestling Classic parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Wrestling Classic is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Wrestling Classic on?
The Wrestling Classic isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 November 1985. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wrestling Classic?
If you liked The Wrestling Classic, try WWE Royal Rumble 2007, WWE Royal Rumble 2018, WWE WrestleMania III.
Who directed The Wrestling Classic?
The Wrestling Classic (1985) was directed by Vince McMahon and stars Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Sylvester Ritter.