Matches I've been watching 9/28/09

Jim Breaks vs Johnny Saint March 14th 1973

I'm not sure if that's the right date or not. These are two of the best WoS(World of Sport) guys ever. Saint was recently in CHIKARA at the age of 60 something. It's really amazing how fast and agile Saint is when you watch him. He kinda reminds me of Kevin Von Erich with better maneuvers. Breaks is known as the "Crybaby" and is a great heel. The match is pretty good with Breaks stooging out of moves and crying and Saint is just such a technical master he can get out of anything. The first pinfall occurs around the 4th fall and it goes to Saint. Some good drama is added as Breaks tries to come back in the final round down 1-0 and with a bloody nose but it's not enough as Saint gets his 2nd fall and gets a title shot.

Johnny Saint vs Ken Joyce June 24th 1981

I don't know who Joyce is but he looks like a veteran. Saint at this time is the Light Heavyweight champion. Joyce kinda looks like Sam the Butcher from Brady Bunch. This is a fun match with lots of wacky holds and counters. Saint wins 2-0 but Joyce looked good for a old timer.

Jerry Lawler vs Jeff Jarrett December 20 1993

Jarrett is the heel here in his Double J gimmick and Lawler had been fired from WWF after his Rape scandal. I really wanted to like this match but two things about it just bothered me. One was the heel schtick by Jarrett. He was brand new as a heel after having his whole career as a face up to this. He wasn't very good at it and it showed against one of my favorite wrestlers ever in Lawler. The second reason is the horrible commentary by Corey Maclin. Maclin was deep into his "Black Lance Russell" voice here. Plus the match was uber long( over 25 minutes) and the finish was very predictable. Normally I like matches like that but this wasn't the case.

Dick Murdoch vs Otto Wanz December 21st 1986 Germany

Murdoch is right up there with Lawler and Savage as my favorite wrestler ever. Otto Wanz is HUGE in Germany and is a big fat guy so I'm looking forward to this. If you like punches and fat guys laying on the ground selling the leg, you'll love this match. Murdoch was his usual great self but carrying Otto Wanz is like fight a beached Whale. Wanz won by the way but that shouldn't shock you.