From: chrispy@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Christopher Palacios)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.pro-wrestling
Subject: Chrispy WVR : Clash of the Champions XII - Mountain Madness
Date: 18 Dec 92 22:57:56 GMT
Reply-To: chrispy@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu (Christopher Palacios)
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The second in my barrage of reviews.  Expect at least 7 or 8 more in the
next few weeks.  But for this review, I'll look at what was also called
Fall Brawl '90.

This Clash easily had the most matches that I can think of in any Clash.
But, as you know, quantity does not make up for quality.  Let's take a
look...

1) Freebirds vs. Southern Boys

   I know a lot of you don't like the Southern Boys/Pistols, but I'd much
   rather see them than Slashinger/Pierce or Gunn/Zenk.  They did work hard
   and basically carried the again Freebirds through an average match.  
   Being from Texas, it's hard for me to admit the Birds are sinking, but
   the best thing about them now is hearing "Badstreet USA" over the PA.
   **1/2

2) Buddy Landell vs. Mike Rotunda
 
   Here's a trivia question: Who is Buddy Landell's favorite group?   
   Answer: Skid Row, which was "tattooed" on his arm during this match
   Easily the highlight of this match was the tattoo, as "Captain" Mike
   was busy looking for a new gimmick.  **

3) Tim Horner/Brad Armstrong vs. Master Blasters
        
   Another trivia question: What was Armstrong's short-lived nickname?
   Answer: "Candyman", as he was announced and displayed on his trunks
   Another question: WHY?

   First time I had seen Nash as someone besides Vegas or Nitron.  Boy,
   did the Blasters suck.  Horner and Armstrong just couldn't carry this
   one.  *3/4

4) Nasty Boys vs. Jackie Fulton/Terry Taylor
 
   I've noticed that while in WCW, the Nasties showed they could really
   work.  Along with Taylor, this was one of the better matches of the
   night.  ***

5) "Wild" Bill Irwin vs. Tommy Rich

   Ugh.  How Rich became World champ, I'll never know.  He's got the
   charisma of a fecal log.  The LOU THESZ PRESS?  Sheesh.  *1/2

6) Susan Sexton vs. Bambi for Women's world title

   Is Bambi Jake Roberts's sister?

   The crowd figured, how could you boo someone named Bambi?  Thus, Sexton
   was cast as the reluctant heel.  This match was OK, but now I'm spoiled
   seeing Toyota, Moreno, Kimura, Kong, etc.  No heat from the crowd made
   this an obvious time filler.  *3/4

7) Steiner Brothers vs. Maximum Overdrive

   Debut of Overdrive, thus no crowd heat except pops for a cool Steiner
   move.  Basically a long squash.  **

8) Stan Hansen vs. Tom Zenk

   Hansen is one of my favorites, as he's just so into what he is doing.
   His match with Vader at Wrestle War '91 is one of my favorites and IMO
   a classic.  With Zenk, he takes out his anger over being rated 6th in
   the top 10.  Good Hansen style brawling.  Squash.  **1/4

9) Lex Luger vs. Ric Flair

   Why has there never been a match where Luger is an underdog?  His 
   strength was supposed to carry him to the top, but he couldn't beat
   a Hulk Hogan wrestling buddy by just using scientific wrestling.
   Watching Flair basically job for Luger was sickening, but Hansen
   made up for it...  :)   **

10) Sting vs. Black Scorpion for World title

    IMO this was the most idiotic ending to a match Dusty has ever come up
    with.  Sting wins!  BUT WAIT!  WHO'S THAT ON THE RAMP?!?

    Think about it.  At Starrcade, Sting vs. Black Scorpion.  What's to
    keep a mark from saying, "What if it's a fake, like at the Clash?"
    A squash match, but Sid makes up for it... :)  *1/2


Thus, I give this as an example of quantity not necessarily being better
than quality.  Three matches are worth watching, tops.  Easily this ranks
as a mediocre-to-low Clash compared to the ones preceeding it.

FINAL GRADE: C+     **


Much more reviews to come.  I like to hear your comments, so feel free to
post or mail me if there are questions or corrections you feel need to be
made.  Until next time, I'm Audi like Curt Gowdy...

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