Steamboat worked for the NWA for the beginning of his career, until in '85 when he was brought into the WWF/E. In his tenure in the company, Ricky had a CLASSIC match with Randy Savage at WrestleMania III for the Intercontinental Championship.
After a little arguments with management, Ricky was never given another solid push, and The Honky Tonk Man won the ICT Championship from him.
Then in 1989, Ricky joined the late NWA - early WCW company, to join his friend, and fellow inductee - Ric Flair. After winning the title from Flair, Steamboat played in the main event scene, and then made a very small stint back in the WWF.
Shortly after, however, Steamboat left once again, and joined WCW, playing in the mid-card for the tag team titles, US title, and TV title.
In 1994, Ricky was injured in a match with Steve Austin, and retired for good in August '94. Since then, Steamboat has played roles in NWA-TNA and ROH.
I am proud to induct Ricky Steamboat into the Death~Valley Hall of Fame!