When Worlds Collide, May 14th 1994
The Rockin' Rebel w/Jason vs Tommy Dreamer
Highlights:
Jason climbs onto the apron and hits Dreamer. Tommy is out after him and Rebel catches Dreamer by surprise with a clothesline on the outside. After a vicious Irish Whip that knocks Dreamer down, Rebel falls on his back next to Dreamer mocking him. Dreamer misses a top rope splash. Dreamer gets the pin fall with the Lou Thesz Press. Jason comes in and berates Rebel who looks to rough up Jason who puts a little green in the palm and the two are friends again.
Grade: 1 Star
Thoughts:
While Dreamer has clearly started to win over some of the fans with his aggressive never say die demeanor, He is still a "pretty boy" and is getting boo'd more than cheered. Good back and forth action but some clearly missed spots with the worst being a spinning heel kick that actually ended up being a spinning booty bump on Rebel, really took this down.
Mickey Whipwreck vs 911 w Paul E. Dangerously
Highlights:
This match is for Mickey's TV title which he won from Pitbull the night before. 911 starts with a choke hold that turns into a choke slam. After hitting it 911 doesn't cover Mickey instead goes for a second choke slam. He still doesn't cover him and gives Mickey a third choke slam while simultaneously slamming the referee causing the disqualification win for Mickey in his first title defense. After the match Paul E tells 911 to give the referee another choke slam, Paul E. gives the Ref his last rights and the crowd chants one more time. 911 gives them what they want and choke slams the ref once more
Grade: 2 Stars
Thoughts:
I know the grade is probably surprising but a I really like the idea of this underdog getting the win without a single offensive move because of the heels arrogance. 911 showed he can be a monster and the ref bumped insanely for him.
Kevin Sullivan w/ Woman vs Superfly Jimmy Snuka w/ Hunter Q Robins III
Highlights:
Sullivan hits the ring and goes straight after the Superfly. Quickly it goes to the outside and Sullivan finds a skillet from the audience. Sullivan hammers Snuka in the lower region and we are back in the ring. That lasted seconds before they were back outside. Sullivan wanders away and comes back with a rope to choke out Snuka. Mid match, Woman goes to the back with Sandman. Hunter Q trips up Sullivan and Snuka gets the pin. Post match Sullivan runs down Hunter Q and drags him back to the ring. Sullivan knocks down Hunter Q and delivers two cane shots to the crotch. He pulls down Hunter's pants and crotches him with the cane a third time. Kevin delivers two Sullivan Stomps to Hunter and then goes out and starts hitting and throwing chairs at the photographers.
Grade: 3 Stars
Thoughts:
What an absolute lunatic Kevin Sullivan is. He beat the hell out of Snuka, Hunter and then attacked the photographers. This is a great match because it showcases just how great Kevin is at making himself so hated that the other guy gets over by default.
The Sandman and Woman vs Ironman Tommy Cairo and Peaches
Highlights:
This is a Singapore Cane match and Sandman is morphing into what we have grown to love with a cigarette in hand. The loser of the match gets four lashes with the cane. Sandman lifts Cairo up for a pile driver and holds him up for an amazing amount of time before driving him into the mat. Woman comes in to attack Cairo. Peaches interjects and we get a cat fight. Cairo pulls Woman off peaches and corrals her in a corner while Peaches get the pin fall on Sandman. Peaches grabs the kendo stick and pulls down Sandman's pants. He gets three lashes then woman gets involved. Sandman gets a hold of the stick and starts wearing out Cairo.Woman has the cane and is hitting Cairo then Sandman holds up Peaches who gets hit with the cane.Grade: 0 Stars
Thoughts:
What in the Actual $#%& Why was Peaches allowed to get the pin. This makes no sense and actually pisses me off.
The Pitbull w/ Jason vs the Tazmaniac
Highlights:
John Moore is the referee and 911 jumps him before the match giving him two choke slams because Moore was the ref in 911's title match. John Finnigen is the new ref. It's not long before it spills into the crowd and Tazz is relentless with his assault on the Pitbull. Roles change and the Pitbull is now in charge. Tazz runs to the ring and after a quick headbutt we are out side the ring. Action quickly spills into the crowd and Tazz chases the Pitbull around before throwing him back over the barricade. Back in the ring and the Pitbull is in charge as the crowd taunts him with Mikey chants. After a back and forth exchange that included many suplexes by Tazz, Jason gets up on the ring apron. Tazz hits an inside out belly to back suplex on Jason and then receives a chain wrapped right hand from the Pitbull for the three count.
Grade: 2.5 Stars
Thoughts:
This turned in to a really good match. Tazz put in a great performances with his in ring work and selling to make the Pitbull look like a monster. I was really impressed with the work by both men and the screw job ending guaranteed this feud will continue which is great for wrestling fans.
The Franchise Shane Douglas, Mr. Hughes and the Public Enemy vs J.T. Smith and the Bruise Brothers
Highlights:
Time for an eight man elimination match. Douglas gets on the mic and makes fun of Hawk for injuring his knee and not being able to make the match so this is a handicap 3 on 4 elimination match. He also issued a challenge to Ric Flair for a future one on one match. Johnny Grunge is hiding in the crowd and hits a Bruise Brother with a cane. All seven men fight in the isle before Douglas and Smith end up in the ring. Two specials into these reviews and this is the first legitimate tag match we've seen. Actually tagging in and out. Douglas and The Public Enemy take turns working on the leg of Ron Harris for what seemed like an eternity. Douglas goes for back to back head scissor take downs but get punched by Don Harris allowing Ron to make the tag. Eventually Rock starts to work on the surgically repaired knee of J.T.Smith. Mr. Hughes joins in on the fun and we get another long stretch of leg holds. Eventually the Bruise Brothers, Douglas and Mr. Hughes all get counted out at one time. More leg work on Smith which actually makes sense with there only being three people left in the match. Rock and Grunge are celebrating and Smith rolls up Rock from the back for the three count. Rock even though he is now eliminated holds Smith up against the ropes as Grunge charges. Smith ducks, Grunge runs into Rock and Smith rolls up Grunge for the three and the win as the sole survivor. After the match he gets beaten down by The Public Enemy.
Grade: 1.5 Stars
Thoughts:
The four guys getting counted out at the same time made zero sense since only two guys are legal at any given time. The majority of the match being spent on knee holds made sense for a regular tag match but was out of it's element in this match. And why was Grunge able to hit Smith on the leg with a chair in front of the referee when four other guys just got counted out. Inconsistent rules and an out of place story really brought this match down.
Sabu and Beautiful Bobby Eaton w/ Paul E Dangerously vs Arn Anderson and Terry Funk
Highlights:
Main event time. Paul E and Eaton make their way to the ring while 911 wheels Sabu out on a two wheeler. This doesn't waste much time before we are right back to an ECW style tag team match. Not a whole lot of tags or order to the beginning, just a lot of chairs and carnage. The Enforcer puts a figure four on and Eaton does such a bad job of selling it I couldn't figure out who actually applied the figure four. Double A gives Sabu two DDT's while Funk and Eaton battle in the Eagles Nest. Anderson gives Sabu a spine buster and The Public Enemy come out to beat Funk with a chair. Anderson battles with The Public Enemy while Sabu and Funk battle in the ring. Anderson holds Sabu for the chair shot which Funk misses and hit Double A. After Arn recovers he grabs the chair and hits Funk multiple times with it. Sabu puts a half Boston crab, causing Funk to submit, while Anderson walks out. After the match we see Paul E handing cash to The Public Enemy and cuts a promo on Terry Funk. Greatness from Dangerously to set up a match between the Funks and The Public Enemy.
Grade: 2 Stars
Thoughts:
This was a decent match but not a good match. Double A turning on Funk was predictable but fun and the promo afterwards was amazing. Paul E Dangerously is a master on the mic and he can sell a match better than any wrestler out there.
Full Show Grade: 2.5 Stars
Final Thoughts:
I will give this show an average grade because it was an average at best show. Nothing was really spectacular and very little was note worthy. Joey Styles lacked the energy from the last show we watched and there wasn't any funny one liners. Honestly I was expecting better. Outside of the Greatness by Paul E Dangerously to end the show. I would pass on this one.
