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Post by elliott on Dec 7, 2017 21:13:49 GMT -5
The Von Erich’s (Kerry, Kevin & David) vs The Freebirds (Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts) (World Class - 7/4/1983)
The best match from one of the best feuds in wrestling history. This is such a great match. It is a long 20+ minute 2/3 falls match with great pace, great work and an absolutely insane crowd. I'm higher on the Von Erich's in general and this feud in particular from an in ring point of view than most people probably are and I think this is a classic match that I will strongly consider for my list.
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Post by problematic on Jan 10, 2018 2:51:23 GMT -5
Second. This is my number one from Texas in the 80s. From the moment the Birds theme hits the atmosphere is just incredible in the building and they NEVER lose that. That is so rare in wrestling, but they literally feed off the crowd and keep absolute pace with it. Great use of the stip and a match that is the embodiment of what made The Birds v. Von Erichs a classic feud.
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Post by thepumalives on Jan 10, 2018 11:59:38 GMT -5
I third the nomination, great match and I think it will make my ballot. No matter how many times these guys met in the ring, it always felt fresh and the heat was incredible. In this one they worked the stipulations in a smart and fun way, building the match to the climax and left the fans still wanting more.
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Post by superstarsleeze on Jul 22, 2018 20:11:45 GMT -5
For my money the best crowd heat for all time. The best World Class match of all time and it comes from their greatest feud.
Six-Man Tag Team Champions Fabulous Freebirds vs Von Erichs - WCCW 7/4/83 2 Out of 3 Falls
Huge July 4th event! Freebirds come out to “Georgia On My Mind” and the first mention of Georgia draws a lusty chorus of boos! Georgia vs. Texas is in full swing! The Freebirds have their Confederate sequined robes and the Georgia state flag. They sure know how to make an entrance. The places blows up for the Von Erichs.
This is the loudest, most sustained heat I have ever heard. The crowd LOVES the Von Erichs and HATES the Freebirds. This is the ultimate wrestling atmosphere. The opening of this match is about as basic as you get but they were popping for every Von Erich offensive move like it was Hogan’s legdrop. Roberts has his headgear/wig deal. The crowd is all over him with chants of “Baldie”. Gordy drives Kevin into corner and Roberts gets heat on Kevin. It is a titantic struggle as the Birds are using strong heel tactics to try to keep the superhero-like Von Erichs down. Kerry explodes out of his corner illegally because of Gordy jawing at him. WOW what a hot moment! The heat really is tremendous. Kevin makes it to David who opens a can on Buddy complete with high knee, but Buddy tagged out and a Gordy cross-body wins the fall for the Birds. Big time Birds celebration and after how the Von Erichs started off that was huge for the Birds to go up 1-Nil.
David lets his brothers know that was his bad and he wants to redeem myself. Kicking ass, gets lured into Freebirds corner, but slips out before Hayes can get a hold of him and Hayes is pissed. Nice bit of psychology. Hayes goes up to jaw with fans and David beats him up. David is too tempted by getting his licks in on Terry and Buddy. Short heat on him, but Buddy misses dropkick and Kerry is in to a huge reaction. Kerry is just rocking n rolling. Roberts blindsides Kerry. I have noticed in a lot of these matches most of the heat ends up on Buddy. He is the one that causes the heat segment through dirty tactics. Heat segment on Kerry. Trying to get tag, but Hayes stops. Double arm clothesline by Birds and Kerry kicks out to big pop. Kevin cant handle it and he dropkicks everyone and Claws Gordy. Ref tries to break it up Kerry and David double arm clothesline on Buddy to knot it up at one piece. I loved the symmetry of Kerry kicking out of the illegal double clothesline and then here the Von Erichs fight fire with fire to win the match.
Melee breaks out after the second fall. David Manning says fuckk all you all, I will DQ you muthafuckas if it comes to it and brings out another ref to a pop and Hayes protests. Kerry kicks some Roberts ass and falling Tenryu elbow. Roberts hits headbutt to midsection with Kerry up against ropes (again Buddy getting that heat started). All the Birds working on Kerry’s midsection is great. We get a string of bearhugs. Buddy does not phase him and goes for headgear, but that gets him in trouble. Kicks Hayes on telegraphed back drop and tags out to Kevin. Kevin is a house of fire and claw on Hayes. Gordy buries a knee in Kevin’s back. Kevin obliterates Manning and also falls to outside. Melee. Kevin trips up Hayes from outside. Top rope reverse cross body on Hayes wins the titles! CROWD EXPLODES!
Loved this match. Both teams use face/heel dynamics perfectly to make every simple move look like the most important move ever. This match is definitely buoyed by one of the greatest, hottest crowds ever. The reason not to go full monty is because the work was a bit too simplistic and minimalistic. As a pure character piece and indulging a rabid crowd, it is hard to beat this match. ****3/4
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Post by elliott on Mar 30, 2021 11:52:32 GMT -5
This is so great. Its one of those matches that is never at the front of my mind when I think of the best US matches and then whenever I watch it I come away just so impressed. Really a masterful piece of pro wrestling from start to finish. I'd highly encourage watching the ring entrances if you're the type of person who usually skips that sort of thing to go right to the match.
Just absolutely perfect Faces vs Heels. These peak Texas crowds are the only crowd that compares to PUerto Rico and Crush Gals era AJW.
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Post by mvz on Apr 2, 2021 20:33:41 GMT -5
Everything in this match feels well thought out. The in-ring action on its own is amazing, but the music, the entrances, the heat, the Freebird celebration after fall 1, Hayes egging the crowd on etc. all the gaga is 5 stars.
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