What’s up everyone? It’s time to bring you a review of yet
another vintage wrestling show.
Today, we get an episode of Superstars of Wrestling from
January 10, 1987.
The Junkyard Dog, George “The Animal” Steele and Billy Jack
Haynes vs. Frenchy Martin, Mike Lucca and Tim Patterson
Type: Six Man Tag
Haynes and Martin started off, with Martin trying to gain
the upper hand, but Haynes swiftly took it. Steele was tagged in, taking over
for Haynes and slamming Patterson repeatedly. Dog came in and continued.
Winners: Junkyard Dog, George “The Animal” Steele and
Billy Jack Haynes.
For a six man tag match, that was quite slow. Not a very
good way to open the card either. It was ok, lots of slams from everyone. I do
like how it began. 2/5
Mr. Wonderful gave a promo, where he said he loved snapping
men’s necks…
Honkytonk Man and Jimmy Hart visit Graceland.
The Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff (with Slick) vs. The
British Bulldogs (with Matilda the Bulldog)
Smith started off strong against Volkof, who quickly turned
it around with along with Sheik. Volkoff came back in and continued to work on
Smith, who found an opening when Sheik came back in and tagged Kid. Kid
controlled the match until Slick hit him with his cane. Kid proceeded to take
Matilda and chase him through the arena. The referee only saw the second part.
Winners: The Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff via
disqualification.
Good match, I like the balance of power and an interesting
ending. 3/5
Randy Savage was Piper’s guest in Piper’s Pit.
Savage said Piper didn’t have the guts to take someone out
of professional wrestling like he did to Steamboat. After giving Piper a Randy
Savage action figure, Piper returned the favor by giving him a ringside ticket
to Steamboat’s return match. Great comeback.
Alex Knight vs. Hercules (with Bobby “The Brain” Heenan)
And Hercules dominates the match.
Winner: Hercules
It may have been a one side domination, but Hercules has
been built up to be that powerful. 3/5
Savage promo, who prided himself on making Steamboat almost
choke on his own tongue
Jake “The Snake” Roberts vs. Billy Anderson
Roberts had the edge in the early match. Though Anderson
tried to take it, Roberts wouldn’t let go of his grasp.
Winner: Jake “The Snake” Roberts
Pretty good match. Anderson did have a good attempt at
trying to take the match away. 3/5
Steamboat Promo, who thanked his fans for all their concern
and that he wasn't responsible for what would happen if his opponent was thrown out of the ring during his Lumberjack Match at The Garden
Jack Kruger and Kevin Collins vs. The Rougeau Brothers
The Rougeau’s began the match acting in sync to take out Collins.
Though Kruger tried to turn the match around, Rougeau got out of the way and
ended the match.
Winners: The Rougeau Brothers
Great match, especially in the way Kruger tried in vain to
turn the match around. It was a great ending as well. 4/5
Outback Jack Promo. Looked interesting, but could barely understand it.
The Natural Butch Reed (with Slick) vs. Reggie Parks
The early match had a struggle to see any sort of control,
but Reed was able to gain the advantage. From then on, Parks had a moment where
he almost turned it around, but Reed denied him.
Winner: Butch Reed
The match was great. It was very energetic, with Parks
almost turning it around. 4/5
It was a pretty good night, earning a 3.2/5
That’s it for today, coming up Wednesday, it looks like
another Superstars of Wrestling
