untitledwrestlingreviews 2013, Chaos Pro Wrestling

Ricochet vs. Shane Smalls (CPW 35 Days Later 3/8/13)

It can be fun watching wrestlers do unexpected things. Ricochet comfortably fits into a lot of roles in wrestling, but before watching this match I didn't think traveling champion was one of them. There's no belt on the line but this follows the traveling champion formula to the letter as the world traveled star comes … Continue reading Ricochet vs. Shane Smalls (CPW 35 Days Later 3/8/13)

untitledwrestlingreviews 1984, WWF

Paul Orndorff vs. Rudy Diamond (WWF All-Star Wrestling 5/27/84)

Orndorff is on the way toward a feud with Hogan so this is just a quick squash on the way up. Orndorff is a guy who can be really good but he’s also a guy who has matches I’d expect to like that I just bounce off. He’s also not a guy who I tend … Continue reading Paul Orndorff vs. Rudy Diamond (WWF All-Star Wrestling 5/27/84)

untitledwrestlingreviews 2007, IWA-MS

Freak Show vs. Mitch Page (IWA-MS King of the Deathmatch 2007 6/22/07)

Initial Thoughts: Throughout the 2007 KOTDM, Freak Show would be placed against IWA’s top deathmatch guys as a way to get revenge for him injuring Ian Rotten’s eye. Unlike Tank, Freak Show leans into being a bad guy and the crowd is willing to talk trash with him which helps the whole thing. Mitch Page … Continue reading Freak Show vs. Mitch Page (IWA-MS King of the Deathmatch 2007 6/22/07)

untitledwrestlingreviews 2007, IWA-MS

Mickie Knuckles vs. Tank (IWA-MS King of the Deathmatch 2007 6/22/07)

Initial Thoughts: This King of the Deathmatch is part of the IWA-Mid South vs. Deep South feud where Freakshow blinded Ian Rotten and, as a result, several matches on this show have the theme of MS vs. DS including this one. Even at the time I don’t remember the whole storyline being super cohesive as … Continue reading Mickie Knuckles vs. Tank (IWA-MS King of the Deathmatch 2007 6/22/07)

untitledwrestlingreviews 1994, WCW

Pretty Wonderful vs. Stars & Stripes (WCW House Show 7/14/94)

Initial Thoughts: Overall, I’m a fan of Pretty Wonderful as a tag team and have started to come around on Paul Roma in general. They tend to be good at the two big things that are asked of them, which is playing to the crowd and keeping things engaging while they’re in control. Obviously by … Continue reading Pretty Wonderful vs. Stars & Stripes (WCW House Show 7/14/94)

untitledwrestlingreviews 1980, NWA

Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood vs. Jimmy Snuka & Ray Stevens (NWA/Maple Leaf Wrestling 6/29/80)

Initial Thoughts: This match is going to start filling in several blanks I have in my general wrestling knowledge. The vast majority of the Snuka matches I’ve seen have been from the post-Hulkamania run so while not entirely past his prime, they’re not necessarily what you’d start building a case for Snuka as a great … Continue reading Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood vs. Jimmy Snuka & Ray Stevens (NWA/Maple Leaf Wrestling 6/29/80)

untitledwrestlingreviews 1981, AJPW

Ricky Steamboat vs. The Sheik (AJPW 6/11/81)

Pre-Match: So six months later, here’s the rematch. I’m not expecting anything wildy different than the first time. Steamboat is still the consummate professional and Sheik still likes stabbing people in the face; the question is whether or not Steamboat will have any adaptations to his game that prevent him from being stabbed (as quickly) … Continue reading Ricky Steamboat vs. The Sheik (AJPW 6/11/81)

untitledwrestlingreviews 1998, WCW

Randy Savage vs. Ultimo Dragon (WCW Worldwide 1/31/1998)

WCW C-level shows really are the place to go for the “Wait, did that really happen” matches. This is two guys on totally different levels of the WCW hierarchy, but I’m curious exactly how much they’ll do in five minutes. Savage offers a handshake at the start but Ultimo doesn’t accept it. Savage then offers … Continue reading Randy Savage vs. Ultimo Dragon (WCW Worldwide 1/31/1998)