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Post by jr on Jan 7, 2018 16:22:13 GMT -5
This is another really strong match from 94, and might be my pick for the best ever WCW singles match. I think it's a match that feels very "timeless", in that the hate and emotion comes through no matter when you watch it, and it lacks any tropes that allow someone to place it in a specific time period. I am almost positive that this will be high on my list, above many of the well regarded Flair matches from that time period. I think it should be rewatched by anyone who values the brawling style that has been well regarded in the early parts of this project.
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Post by elliott on Feb 4, 2018 4:25:41 GMT -5
Second.
Easy nomination. Really something I can't believe I missed. This is like a top 5 US match of the 90s. One of my favorite brawls ever. Classic shit.
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Post by microstatistics on Mar 17, 2018 0:26:34 GMT -5
Third. Probably my favorite Dustin match ever. Pretty awesome bloody brawl, one of the better ones of its kind. Doesn't touch the best stuff of 94 for me but it's worth checking out, if you haven't already.
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Post by superstarsleeze on Jul 29, 2018 12:53:44 GMT -5
How awesome is Spring Stampede 1994!
Dustin Rhodes vs Bunkhouse Buck - WCW Spring Stampede 1994 Bunkhouse Match
Just a down home, Southern brawl that is a totally lost art in today's pro wrestling landscape. Incredible match. The Brain was gushing over this match talking about how this was the wrestling he was raised on. It was not the wrestling I was raised on, but damn if it was not the wrestling I truly love. Dustin sets the tone perfectly coming flying over the top rope onto Buck from the ramp. He just whups Buck, who is great at selling. It is so weird watching Jimmy Golden and Robert Fuller just absolutely own WCW in 1994 putting on the best quality act in the promotion. Dustin crashes and burns on the crossbody attempt. Now it gets real good. Parker choking Dustin with the handkerchief and then Buck absolutely blasts Dustin with a stick. I mean that thing went flying into the crowd. Dustin is bleeding and of course wearing a white Texas shirt. Buck chokes him and tries to destroys the leg, but Dustin fights back. Dustin is such a fucking good babyface. Powder to Buck! Buck responds by whipping Dustin with a belt while he is standing. Holy shit! He is rifling him. God Bless This Match! Buck gets caught up in the ropes and here comes Dustin with a MONEY firey comeback. He blasts him with his belt buckle drawing blood and then with the heel of his cowboy boot. This is so damn Southern! Then he whips Bunkhouse Buck like the dog he is. Bionic Elbows in the corner complete with crotch thrust! BULLDOG! Parker is in the ring and Dustin whips him. Dustin seems to have command of the match, but Parker gets a pair of knuckledusters to Buck who cleans Dustin's clock for the win. Brain makes a big deal about a Rhodes losing a Bunkhouse match, which is pretty legit shocking.
There is a moment between beating Parker and where Parker gives Buck the foreign object that match seems to lose its way. That aside, fucking incredible heated Southern brawl. One of the last of its kind. Looking forward to the rest of the feud! ****1/2
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