Off the heels of that great Saturday Night’s Main Event, we
come to Superstars of Wrestling from March 12, 1988, held in Wichita, KS at the
Kansas Coliseum. Will the show be as good? Or will it suffer from mediocrity?
Let’s find out!
Match: The Ultimate Warrior vs. Tom Stone
Stone immediately fled the ring and Warrior went after him,
knocking him all over the place. He bodydropped and tossed Stone back into the
ring. Warrior got Stone up and chopped him before whipping, spearing and
clotheslining him. Warrior did the same again, without the spear and went for
another drop and bodyslammed stone, going for the cover.
Winner: The Ultimate Warrior
Well I have to say, that match wasn’t all that great. In
fact it was a terrible way to open the show. Stone seemed like a coward and
Warrior just dominated the guy. Stone did moderately well a couple weeks ago in
a tag team match… 1/5
Now for an update, looking back at various points in the
history of Hulkamania, centering especially on the feud between Hogan and
Andre.
Also a promo with Jake Roberts whose manager seems terrified
of snakes.
Match: Hacksaw Jim Duggan (with 2x4) vs. Barry Horowitz
Duggan started by hammering away on Horowitz’ head and was
unfazed when he returned the favor. Duggan got Horowitz on the turnbuckle then
clotheslined him. Duggan slammed Horowitz and went for a chokehold. He got up,
but Duggan was able to body slam and then a flying clothesline.
Winner: Hacksaw Jim Duggan
This was actually a better match because Horowitz both tried
to get something in and didn’t run away like a frightened puppy. It also had a
lot of energy that the first match lacked. Even though Warrior had speed and
power, it just seemed to lack the energy. 3/5
Now a look at WrestleMania IV, interviewing The British
Bulldogs and Koko B. Ware who said they’re completely ready for the six man tag
match. Bobby Heenan responded by saying he’ll make a doctor very wealthy.
Match: Bad News Brown vs. Lance Allen
The match started before the interviews were over and Brown
was completely dominating Allen. He kept working behind, then drop punching,
screaming no mercy. After a body slam and kick, he did another drop punch.
Brown whipped Allen into the turnbuckle and continued beating Allen, who was
able to counter a whip, but Brown quickly recovered and clotheslined Allen.
Winner: Bad News Brown
Although Brown dominated, Allen at least made it a good
fight as well. I do like how he was able to counter a whip, even though it got
nowhere. 3/5
An interview with Demolition and Mr. Fuji, who said they
have waited long enough and that Strike Force were going to pay. Strike Force
responded by guaranteeing they were ready.
The WrestleMania IV Report, where everyone said they’d win
it all. Vanna White as Guest Timekeeper, Bob Ueker as Guest Ring Announcer,
Robin Leech presenting the belt.
Match: Dino Bravo (with Frenchy Martin) vs. Johnny Stewart
Bravo and Stewart grappled and vied for power before Bravo
forced Stewart into the turnbuckle, only to chop, whip, and clothesline him.
Bravo then slammed him and elbow dropped before a false pin. Bravo bounced
Stewart off the ropes and as Stewart went to try and lift, Bravo countered with
a piledriver and another false pin. Bravo elbowed Stewart’s head, whipped and
kneed him in the gut before another side suplex.
Winner: Dino Bravo
Not that bad of a match, if only Stewart could something.
Good power, good speed, ok energy. 3/5
The show ended with interviews with Brutus Beefcake and
Honkytonk Man. Brutus said he’d cut Honkytonk’s hair after he won. Honkyonk
said he’d prove why he’s the best.
So how did tonight fare? 3/5 Not
quite as good as the previous SNME, but still good. If only the first match was
actually good.
Up next? WrestleMania IV
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