From: chrispy@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu
Newsgroups: rec.sport.pro-wrestling
Subject: Chrispy WVR: Wrestle War '91
Date: 21 Dec 92 18:36:21 GMT
Organization: The University of Texas at Austin

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or questions regarding this review SHOULD NOT be sent to this address.
Please send any comments or questions to the following address:
 
chrispy@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu
 
 
And now, on to today's review.
 
We start out by looking at a desert in Phoenix, Arizona.  "For three years,
March has meant only one thing...Wrestle War!!!"
 
Now, the matches...
 
1) State Patrol and Big Cat vs. Ricky Morton, Tommy Rich, and Junkyard Dog for
   World Six Man tag titles
 
I'm starting to wonder if WCW had world titles guaranteed in their contracts
too.  Hell, they couldn't sell Tommy Rich as a charismatic, incredible
wrestler to the gullible marks who think the Freebirds can wrestle.  This
match was just plain boring.     DUD
 
2) Brad Armstrong vs. Bobby Eaton
 
Does anyone know if the fans were actually chanting "Bobby! Bobby!" or if
that was canned?  It was neat to see Bobby trying to get the crowd to chant
louder.
 
"Bobby Eaton will win a major singles title in WCW in '91" - Dusty Rhodes
(I swear the guy is a prophet...)
 
This match was very good from beginning to end.  Undeserving of being an
undercard match, this was a great scientific match between two great workers.
****
 
3) Buddy Landell vs. Dustin Rhodes
 
Then we see this match.  Ugh.  Since Landell does the clean job, Dusty says
"he will live to hunt another day".   **
 
4) Stan Hansen vs. Van Vader
 
YES!!!!!  THIS MATCH IS A CLASSIC!!!!!!
 
Really, this match has to be one of my top 5 favorites of all time.  Brawling
inside and outside of the ring.  Jim Ross screaming in genuine terror.  The
crowd started booing when this turned into a double DQ.  No matter, as they
both brawled to the dressing room.  If it had Stan's music from Japan during
his intro, it'd probably be my all time favorite.
 
*****  (the first five star match EVER in Chrispy WVR history)
 
5) Lex Luger vs. Dan Spivey for the US title
 
Dan Spivey can wrestle when he has to, and he proves it during this match.
He shows what he learned in Japan to carry the usually boring Luger.  This
is one of the few Luger matches I can watch without falling asleep.
***1/4
 
6) Doom vs. Freebirds for World tag titles
 
Freebirds win.  Yeah, right.  The best part of this match is watching "Diamond"
Dallas Page introduce the 'Birds.  "Introducing the road boss, BIG DADDY
D-D-D-DINK!!!!!"
**1/2
 
7) Barry Windham, Larry Zybszko, Sid Vicious and Ric Flair vs. Sting, Brian
   Pillman, and the Steiners   in a WarGames match
 
The infamous Sid powerbomb-potato shot happens here.  Oh, the brave Brian
Pillman, seperated shoulder and all, only to be dropped on his head in the
most vicious powerbomb ever by Vicious.
 
Very good WarGames match, and the heels actually win.  Good work by all.
****
 
 
Overall, when this tape is good, it's very good, but when it's bad, ugh.
Yet despite its flaws, I call this a must see tape, if only for the WarGames
match, Vader/Hansen, and Eaton/Armstrong.
 
 
Final Grade:  B+    ***1/2
 
 
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Christopher Palacios                  Internet: chrispy@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu
"Whether you like it or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's
 the best thing going today.   WOOOOOOOOO!!!" - Ric Flair
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