Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" has gone down as among the defining moments in late-'60s American cinema. Newman and Redford's chemistry was praised as was the film's charm and humor. The film earned $15 million in rentals in North America during its first year of release. With US box office of over US$100 million, it was the top-grossing film of the year. Adjusted for inflation, "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" ranks as the 34th top-grossing film of all time and the top 10 for its decade, due in part to subsequent re-releases. It was the eighth most popular
Butch Reed face turn resulted in Butch Reed’s heel turn when Duggan was picked to be the Junkyard Dog’s tag team partner over Reed. Reed appeared on TV stating that "Butch Reed is going to start looking out for Butch Reed", which prompted the Junkyard Dog (JYD) to join him in the ring. After arguing back and forth, Reed attacked JYD and was soon joined in the attack by Ted Dibiase. On July 16, 1983, Butch Reed won the Mid-South North American Heavyweight Championship and proceeded to turn back JYD’s challenges in subsequent months. In October 1983, Reed’s arrogance made him agree