But the 1980s NWA had lots more than just Flair: Magnum TA, Dusty Rhodes, Harley Race, etc. etc. Bruno was almost the ONLY attraction.
How many attractions do you think they needed back then?
There wasn't 10 hours of TV to fill. Companies needed someone that people would pay to come and see.
In the 60s early 70s WWWF had Bruno, NWA had the territory deal with an old Thesz a young Race and guys like Gene Kiniski, Buddy Rogers and Dory Funk taking their turn around the country.