The Wrestling Classic
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| Promotion | World Wrestling Federation | ||
| Date | November 7, 1985 | ||
| City | Rosemont, Illinois | ||
| Venue | Rosemont Horizon | ||
| Attendance | 14,000 | ||
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The Wrestling Classic was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the World Wrestling Federation. It took place on November 7, 1985, at the Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, Illinois. It was the promotion's second ever pay-per-view (after WrestleMania).
In the main event, WWF World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan defeated Rowdy Roddy Piper by disqualification to retain the title. The undercard featured a 16-man tournament, where The Junkyard Dog defeated Randy "Macho Man " Savage in the finals of the tournament. The event also included a fan competition for a Rolls-Royce.
Retrospective reviews of The Wrestling Classic have been generally mixed, with negative opinions being directed towards the large amount of matches and lack of stakes, though some enjoyed the tournament framing of the event. Additionally, many of the matches featuring Savage and Ricky Steamboat were noted as highlights of the event.