Goal, defined by Merriam-Webster as "the end toward which effort is directed." 

Chase, defined by Merriam-Webster as "an earnest or frenzied seeking after something desired." 

"The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes had been aggressively, albeit unsuccessfully, pursuing the NWA World Heavyweight Title for several years in Florida wrestling rings. He faced Jack Brisco several times in 1974, including a wild no-disqualification match in Tampa on April 9, which saw Brisco barely escape with his title. He then feuded with Terry Funk over the strap for a large portion of 1976, their matches always turning into major brawls and Rhodes coming ever so close to winning the belt. In February of 1977, Harley Race ended Funk's tenure and recaptured the NWA Championship Belt, this being the second of his eight title reigns. Rhodes would spend the better part of the next two years challenging Race for his title numerous times, always falling short of achieving his ultimate goal. Rhodes dramatically started his latest World Title chase in early 1979, and the events that happened during one steamy, Florida summer week in August would change CWF wrestling history forever. 

Much of Rhodes' career could be defined by his "chase" of The NWA World Heavyweight Title. He was already the self-proclaimed "Champion of the People," laying claim to the title of most popular wrestler of his time and being able to do no wrong in the eyes of his adoring fans. Rhodes had accomplished everything he had ever gone after as a professional wrestler, with the exception of "the biggest prize in all of wrestling."