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WWF's Most UNUSUAL Matches... EVER
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Okay, we're moving right along thru these tapes. I got two done yesterday,
and here's a third one at you today. This time, it's "Good Times Home Video
present: WWF's Most UNUSUAL matches.... EVER!" Well, the cover has Shawn and
Bret falling off a ladder, so I have HOPE BAYBE~! Though the back of the box
shows Jim Duggan and Mabel, so maybe I'm getting too excited
Anyway, WWF's Most Unusual matches Ever. Released in 1994.
Generic video opens us. Same as all the "Good times" video's like "Best of
SummerSlam" and "Best of WrestleMania," just a different title at the end of
the package.
Gorilla Monsoon hosts! Thank G-D too, because I've had to deal with Dok
Hendrix in TWO videos yesterday.
Ladder Match: Bret Hart vs. Shawn
Michaels: YES~! YES~! YES~! I believe
this is from an episode of "Prime Time" of "Wrestling Challenge" because
those banners are hanging. Bret is the IC champ, and this is between
WrestleMania VIII and SummerSlam '92, cause Shawn is a heel. I also think
it's the first ladder match in the WWF. Starts off basic, with Shawn working
Bret over. Bret comes back, and HBK bumps around, and takes a HUGE backdrop.
Hart systematically takes him apart, piece by piece, but as he goes for the
ladder, Shawn clips him, and goes to work. Building's pretty empty. Shawn
gets him down after some power stuff, and gets the ladder. Long isle way too.
He drags it back, but Hart clocks him, and Shawn takes a sweet post bump,
that the camera missed. Bret kicks ass, and gets the ladder himself, but
Sherri stops *THAT* to allow Shawn to almost get the title. Crowd gets a
heart attack, but Bret stops him, and they brawl around. Hart climbs and gets
knocked off. Shawn controls with some ladder spots. He tries to ram him one
time too many, and misses, so he sets up the ladder in the corner.... and
does nothing with it. Hart takes control, and whips him to the ladder, but
it's reversed, and Bret flies into it. Shawn goes up, and Bret pulls him off,
and the ladder falls on him. Crowd gets *SO* into it when someone climbs.
Hart goes up, and Shawn rams his head to the ladder (on top) and he falls
off. Nice enough spot. Michaels puts the boots, and climbs, but Bret knocks
him off, and a brawling we go! Bret with a clothesline from the 2nd rope as
Shawn was trying to toss him to the ladder. Looked really cool. Bret with a
slingshot to the ladder, and Shawn sells beautifully. Bret controls with the
usual, and a double KO spot goes down. Both climb, and, of course the ladder
tips. Sherri tips up Bret on a criss cross sequence, leading to a superkick.
But his move was a side suplex, so it didn't give anyone a heart attack. NOW
he hits the side suplex, and the crowd is worried. He almost makes it, but
Bret drop-kicks the ladder, and he falls to the floor (and gets crotched).
Hart climbs, and gets the belt. ****, and a big
pop. This is MUCH better then
the SummerSlam 1995 Shawn/Razor match. Why? Well, the bumping wasn't as
great, because, afterall we are in 1992, but the wrestling during the match
was much better, and the ladder spots were still good. Shawn/Razor was a good
match, but I personally like this better. Not to say the WM X match wasn't
better then THIS, because it was. Just not the SS '95 one.
$10,000 Match: Razor Ramon vs. 1-2-3
Kid: From RAW in 1993. This is the
week after he beat Razor, so Razor put up $10,000 to fight him. This building
isn't even worthy of an ECW show. Kid gets a quick advantage, and hits a
flying sunset flip for 2, the a shit load of high flying stuff for two
counts. Razor takes control with power stuff, as chants of 1-2-3 go off. Kid
bumps around like a champ. Weird to see X-pac like this. He's announced at
1-2-3 Kid, but he has "Lightning Kid" on his tights. Abdominal stretch by
Razor, and Ramon is just taking his sweet time to hurt and humiliate the kid.
Side suplex from the top hits hard. He calls for the Edge, but instead tosses
him to the floor, exposes the concrete, and goes for the edge on the floor,
but gets backdroped out. Kid goes up, and SERIOUSLY screws up, as he slips
off the top, and falls head first to the floor. On second viewing, this is a
SICK bump, and clearly accidental, as Razor moves him slowly. He slaps him up
in the ring, and misses a move, so Kid moonsaults him for 2, and then just
steals the money and runs out of the building to the street, and into a
waiting car. Sean looks *SO* odd at this point, his face looks like a baby
pigs. Match is still a lot of fun, ***.
Mabel Doink, Mo Doink, Luke Doink,
Butch Doink vs. Bam Bam Bigalow, The
Headshrinkers, and Bastion Booger: Aw great. They
show some kids in a crowd,
who look truly freaked out by the heels. Hey, it's Rikishi! I can't describe
how stupid this is. There isn't even the REAL Doink in this whole match.
Mabel looks *SO* gay coming to the ring. Just saying. What the hell is Oscar
saying? Long stall session. Booger starts with Luke. Nothing really happens
as the fat ass slowly hits him, then Luke bits his ass. He tags Samu. Samu
works him over with the usual crap. A prank by the faces quickly gets rid of
Samu, and Fatu comes in, to basically do the same thing Samu did.... only a
little faster. Fat Ass comes in. Oh... which fat ass? Booger. He does
nothing, and tags Bam Bam. He works Luke over, and tags Booger. He tries a
"happy gay guy" butt splash, but lets off to go eat banana's... tries again,
and misses. Battering ram eliminates him. What a piece of shit this match is.
Fatu works over Luke, and Mo comes in, mid match, to ride a scooter around
the ring. I think that says a lot about the match right there. Fatu then
decides to beat on Mo, and hits his big splash, but won't cover, he wants to
eat. Another prank eliminates him. Bigalow is 1-4, and kicks serious ass on
everyone, 'till Momma bear (Mabel) intimidates his, but exposing his arm
pits. Mabel works on him, but eventually misses something in the corner
because of his speed, and goes to town. Another prank allows all the faces to
make a sandwich for 3. Oh. My. G-D. -**** 1/2
All the elimination's were
pranks, I think that sums it up. This match is a joke. Comedy match at it's
lowest common denominator.
Lumberjack Match: Jim Duggan
vs. Shawn Michaels: For the IC title from RAW
in 1993. See, Shawn ran away the week before, so
this was signed. Manhattan
Center is VERY small, ECW-ish building, but still has a great atmosphere. HBK
comes out on crotches, which Mr. Perfect nails him out of, to prove it was a
fake. They had the issue. This is between WrestleMania IX and KOTR '93.
Duggan controls with power stuff, and Shawn bumping makes it look pretty
good. Wow, Shawn makes JIM FREAKIN' DUGGAN look good. Flair flip in the
corner, and Duggan continues to control. Shawn is my hero. Big bear hug by
Duggan, and turns it into a huge slam for 2. Lumberjacks of note: Bob
Backlund, Terry Taylor, and Yokozuna. There are others, but none that are of
note. Shawn tries a comeback, but Jim uses his head literally to stop that.
10 punch count in the corner, and a Flair flop. Shawn gets tangled in the
ropes, and Duggan tosses him to the floor. The lumberjacks bring him back
with glee, and Duggan continues to kick his ass. HBK takes of his boot, and
clocks Duggan to cause a ref. bump. Fonzie (the ref.) gets up quickly, and
Shawn keeps dumping Duggan to allow the lumberjacks to hammer him. Hacksaw
comes back quickly, and Shawn tries EVERYTHING to stop him, but can't.
Finally Shawn turns the tide, and applies a chinlock. He breaks, and Duggan
takes control, and hits a SUPER high backdrop. HBK outsmarts Duggan, but a
flying bodyblock gets turned into a slam for 2. Jim sets up the 3 point
stance, which Shawn SUPER sells, and knocks him to the floor. Back inside,
and HBK misses a Stinger Splash, but Bam Bam helps him get the advantage, and
Shawn drops him out by Yoko (they had an issue) and Yoko hits a BIG leg.
Shawn puts a foot on for a clear 3, but Perfect comes in, and attack Shawn,
causing a DQ win for Shawn. Everyone brawls, 'till Duggan clears the ring
with his stick. I mean his 2X4. Dirty thinkers. Match is surprisingly pretty
good. I love HBK. ** 3/4.
Bottom Line: This is a pretty good tape. I mean
a four star ladder match, a
three star match, and a good enough Shawn/Duggan match makes for a
recommendation. But The Doinks/Bigalow, Headshrinkers, Booger thing is
appalling.
A little side note, with today's audience liking HUGE bumps in ladder
matches, and crazy spots, this one may not be for you. It is a great fast
paced match, with good bumping, but IS NOT what we saw at WrestleMania 2000.
Recommended, but fast forward thru the Survivor Series match.
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