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The intensity continued at the 1987 Crockett Cup, where Flair only retained the championship through a dubious handful of tights—an evidence of Flair’s acknowledgment of Windham's formidable challenge. Two five-star matches ensued, not because Windham was merely a good wrestler, but because his presence elevated his opponents to their absolute best. These encounters highlighted how Windham forced even Ric Flair’s legendary skill to its apex, yet still, he was never able to secure a clean victory over the champion.