My longform pro wrestling history series lands in January 1983 and we now have issues of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter to help us along as well.
A lot will happen very quickly in 1983:
- Jimmy Snuka is hugely popular and seems to be ascending to the WWF title picture, but Nancy Argentina will change all of that
- Southeastern Championship Wrestling is at its very best with heel Bob Armstrong
- Ric Flair and Harley Race will battle over the NWA title
- Japan is hot and Mexico is interesting
1983 is a great year in pro wrestling, so let’s get into it.
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