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Post by elliott on Dec 11, 2017 21:19:41 GMT -5
The Rockers vs Buddy Rose & Doug Somers (AWA World Tag Team Championship - AWA - 8/30/1986)
This is a very strong contender for best US tag match ever. This is the famous bloodbath that I'm sure everyone has seen. The peak match in one of the best US feuds of the 80s. This could end up my highest ranked (only) Shawn Michaels match. Everything about this is perfect.
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Post by Cap on Dec 13, 2017 18:26:22 GMT -5
Second
Strong contender for me. I am not QUITE as high on this series as some (which is to say I still think it is GREAT), but I do really love this one a lot. Its odd to say that everyone stands out, but I feel like that here. This match is really compelling. It sucks you in really quickly and makes you invest in the Rockers even if you don't have that investment coming in. its some of the best heel/face dynamic work I have ever seen, a master class in that regard.
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Post by problematic on Jan 9, 2018 23:06:06 GMT -5
Thirded. Buddy Rose is one of my favorites ever, and there are probably a couple of Portland matches that are as good or better, but this is my favorite Buddy match ever. An absolute incredible tag, with a true finish it would be a top 20 contender to me. Even absent it the way it builds, the blood, the excitement it brings out of an AWA crowd that has eroded to not giving a fuck in almost every other context, are all reasons to love it.
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Post by stunninggrover on Jan 21, 2018 23:49:03 GMT -5
This feud was really the feud that put the Midnight Rockers on the map. Sherri was in the corner of Rose & Somers, the champions. Michaels, Jannetty and Somers juiced. This was a wild fight. The referee got knocked down at the end and then things got even more out of control. Even without a conclusive finish, it’s a great match because it makes people look forward to their next battle. It is likely this will be in my top 100.
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Post by superstarsleeze on Jul 22, 2018 19:12:28 GMT -5
Blood. In. The. Sand.
AWA World Tag Team Champions Buddy Rose & Doug Somers vs Midnight Rockers - AWA TV 8/30/86
I really don't know how much I can say about the famous Bloodbath match that has not already been said, but I will try my best to explain why this may be the greatest American tag team match ever.
Shawn Michaels quick pinfall attempts. Superkick. Rose slams his head into the post and Michaels outside and taps a gusher. Awesome, awesome staggered selling and wild punches. Somers is nasty as fuck gnaw at cut spitting blood. Every hope spot is met with a jab to the cut. Jannetty tries to help, but no avail. The drama is ridiculous for Michaels to get to Jannetty. Jannetty gets in and nails everything that moves. He sends Somers into post twice to bust him open. Sherri distracts and Buddy buries the knee in the back. Buddy busts Marty open with pistons rights. It is a bloodbath. Buddy gnaws. Somers is fucked up. War of attrition. Michaels hanging from ropes on the arpon and just great selling. Somers with a seated dropklick finally gets Jannetty down, but kick out at 2. Jannetty taeks a swing at Buddy. Jannetty tumbles after missing to hit Somers. Somers great selling. Jannetty weird spurts spastic spurts of energy. Jannetty bits Rose. Shawn in and he is incensed from his own blood and Buddy is such a great chickenshit. Shawn fires off and full court press. It is a fracas. The ref is knocked down. Somers and Jannetty knock head.s Rose drops Jannetty onto a chair. OW!!! Two refs throw it out. Rose and Somers look to beat Michaels down, but AWA faces save. Michaels jumps Buddy on the outside in the classic moment. If you have not watched this, you must. Pitch perfect selling from the Rockers especially Michaels and great heel work from Rose & Somers working the cut. The epitome of drama! *****
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Post by puropotsy on Jun 1, 2023 14:18:56 GMT -5
My review after watching the wrong match (Rockers title win with Japanese commentary as Baba was on the show):
I think this is a great match but not an exceptional one. I have seen other matches between these teams that I believe stand out more. Fun title change though and Buddy Rose was a great performer to elevate Michaels and Janetty who were coming into their own.
My review after watching the correct match (realized after reading posts here about a bloodbath):
Well that’s more like it. This had the trademark AWA double face-in-peril structure with lots of blood mixed in. That structure worked perfectly here to get Michaels and Janetty over as more than a rip-off of other tag teams. Rose was amazing of course but I was also really impressed with Somers, especially when he and Jannetty started trading strikes. An AWA highlight for sure, and I like me some AWA.
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Post by [Darren] on Jun 1, 2023 14:23:17 GMT -5
As of right now, this is my highest ranked tag match. I think it’s the best tag match. There’s a lot I haven’t seen, though. Also, unfortunately the only Buddy Rose match I have on my list and that guy is unbelievable.
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Post by elliott on Jun 1, 2023 14:28:19 GMT -5
It's hard figuring out the best Buddy Rose match.
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