Monday, 9 October 2017

WWF Monday Night Raw 27/06/1994

Mabel vs Bam Bam Bigelow
Disappointingly, this is the sole competitive match on this episode, and it only goes a few minutes. What we do get is pretty fun, with two big agile guys colliding with some real impact. This is mainly angle though, as Luna runs distraction, but remains on the apron, so it’s no surprise that she gets sent flying when Bigelow accidentally runs into her. Bigelow goes out to check on her and gets counted out. Pretty blah.

IRS vs Rich Myers
IRS is truly a terrible squash worker. Less than a minute in and he locks in the abdominal stretch, then works basic holds on Myers before getting the win with an STF. Just really dull stuff.

The Headshrinkers vs The Executioners
In contrast, the Headshrinkers know exactly how to work a fun squash. They actually work a bit heelish, ripping at an Executioner’s face and picking him up on two counts. Still, the work is a lot of fun, with hard body slams, quick powerslams and a superkick by Samu that hits flush on the jaw of an Executioner. Samu hits a DDT from the corner that looks a bit clumsy, but the double team Stroke that wins it looks good.

Kwang vs Mike Moraldo
Kwang squashes always deliver the goods. Moraldo looks pretty decent, as he moves well enough that Kwang looks even more impressive when he hits a sudden flash move. They work an early quick tempo, with Moraldo getting a two from a crossbody, but as he gets up Kwang nails a big kick. A throat thrust looks vicious and the running leg lariat in the corner looks terrific. Really liked the ending as Moraldo ducks a big chop, but gets nailed with a huge kick as he gets up for the win. Really fun stuff.

Lex Luger vs Dave Thornberg

This was basically Luger vs a wrestling dummy, as he ploughs through his opponent in a straightforward manner. Luger’s huge clothesline looks great before the torture rack gets the win.

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