The Nature Boy debuts the Big Gold Belt.
Battle of the Belts II was an NWA TV special that took place on February 14, 1986 at the Eddie Graham Sports Arena in Orlando, Florida. The event marked the television debut of the infamous ‘Big Gold Belt‘ design of the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. The main event featured the “Nature Boy” Ric Flair defending the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Barry Windham in a singles match.
Singles Match
NWA Bahamas Championship
Singles Match
NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship
Singles Match
NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship
Singles Match
NWA Florida Southern Heavyweight Championship
Singles Match ★★★ ½
Six Man Tag Team Match
Singles Match ★★★★★
NWA World Heavyweight Championship
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