Abdullah The Butcher, Terry Funk & JT Smith vs Kevin
Sullivan, Jimmy Snuka & Don Muraco
Joined-in-progress brawl, which at least manages to feel
hatefilled during it’s brief running time. No hint of structure, just 6 guys
mainly fighting outside the ring, which helps cover up for the advanced age of
it’s participants. I like that they made it feel like JT was on the same level
as the veterans, previously he’s felt like someone who could easily be beaten
by any half-competent pro. Smith even gets the win after Snuka throws powder in
Muraco’s face by accident, allowing JT to get a sloppy small package for the
win. Not blaming JT for that, by the way, feels like it would be quite tricky
to tuck the large belly of Muraco into a small ball.
Malia Hosaka vs Molly McShane
Hosaka has a sheen of professionalism here that keeps this
match on the right tracks. McShane is willing, but definitely green and looks
slightly lost in places. She barely gets enough height on a leapfrog and
struggles to lift Malia on a gutwrench suplex. Love Hosaka hitting a spinning
kick on a charging McShane and she hits a great top rope cannonball for the
win.
Pat Tanaka & Paul Diamond vs The Bad Breed (Ian &
Axl Rotten)
The Bad Breed feel very much like a cut-price Nasty Boys in
this bout, maybe lacking the sloppy violence that the Nasties would bring to
the match. Tanaka and Diamond both look great here. Tanaka hits a really quick
flurry of violent kicks that looks terrific, and he gets really velocity on a
flying chop from a standing position. Meanwhile, Diamond hits a great
springboard bulldog on Ian from the corner. The Bad Breed briefly control
Tanaka, and look fine in doing so. Ian’s top rope Bansai Drop was a nice move
that I thought he was certain to miss. Diamond gets the hot tag and quickly
dispatches Ian with a series of moves, culminating in a double superkick with
Tanaka and a big back suplex. This was real good.
Rockin’ Rebel vs Don E Allen
Quick squash, with Allen getting a short flurry, but falling
prey to a nice backbreaker and a leaping spinebuster by the Rebel.
Rockin’ Rebel vs Chris Michaels
Very odd, we get Michaels and Rebel randomly falling out
after a post-match promo in the ring together, which feels like it should lead
to a future match…then we get it this episode just after some backstage footage
focused on Sabu. Disappointingly short, as I thought Michaels looks good here.
He showed real fire as he unloads on Rebel in the corner, but a loaded punch by
the Rebel gives him a quick win.
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