SuperClash IV was the fourth and final

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event promoted by the

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(AWA) and was held at the Saint Paul Civic Center in

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on April 8, 1990. In September 2019 the event was added to the

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as a hidden gem. Seven matches were contested at the event. In the

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and

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defeated The Destruction Crew ( Mike Enos and

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) in a

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. Also at the event,

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defeated the defending champion Mr. Saito to win the

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, with

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serving as the special guest referee.

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