CJD: There are other uploads of this match that have better quality video and audio, but are missing a few minutes (and it's already joined in progress). But even moreso than that, the entire experience of this version totally transported me to the late 80s, my childhood, putting random pro wrestling on TV or bringing a VHS home from blockbuster, not knowing who anyone was, and not being able to take my eyes off the screen. Total sensory overload of noise and dark shadowy larger than life violence. Grainy, loud, quick cuts to and from the action, crowd going ballistic, good VS evil. I definitely don't remember this match or feud in particular, but I do remember babyface Nikita Koloff, and thinking it was very strange as a kid. As an adult I love what a different choice it was for an 80s face, and damn was he over! And good! Koloff was never a master mechanic or anything but I'll totally admit to never giving him a fair chance for whatever reason. Tully I've come to appreciate is an all-time great heel, and the two matches we've featured here make a great case as to why. He and JJ deliver a classic performance here, but just like with the Raging Bull match we featured previously this is no carry job. Also I love the finish, I could see why some would hate it. But like you were saying with the Fernandez match, when it comes to 80s finishes when something surprises you a little bit it goes a long way. I love this run of NWA 80s goodness we've been on and love getting a chance to play this match forward to you!
JJZ: I'll totally agree with you about the finish. Totally got me. I definitely marked out when Barry jumped in. This match was fantastic. I look back to JJZ and CJD in their mid twenties and think about how much they hated a joined in progress match. With so little time on our hands these days I couldn't care less. Crowd was fire as always the case with 80s territories matches. I was impressed with a lot of Tully and Nikita's transitions. They pulled off stuff I didn't think they were capable of. And JJ added a lot to the match. A good manager is priceless. Miss those days. Great match homie!
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