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Post by elliott on Sept 27, 2019 16:49:28 GMT -5
Eddy Guerrero & Chris Jericho vs Meng & Barbarian (WCW Monday Nitro 2/24/97)
One of the best Nitro matches ever. Awesome match of contrasting styles. Great pacing, high spots and execution on all of their spots. Barbarian throws Jericho completely across the ring. They even take the time to work a face in peril section. Great fun. #100 sort of pick.
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Post by KB8 on Sept 29, 2019 16:55:25 GMT -5
Second.
One of my straight up favourite tag matches ever. Faces of Fear just murder the cruisers and Meng's powerbomb on Eddie is holy shit wild. That spot where Barbarian launches Jericho across the ring is insane as well. Just an outrageously fun 8 minutes. I might honestly vote for this.
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Post by superstarsleeze on Oct 1, 2019 18:19:35 GMT -5
The absolute epitome of fun! When I went back and watched a ton of Nitro stuff this was one of the matches that really stood out to me. Reminds me of the Rockers vs Powers of Pain. Barbarian is the best. Has anyone done a Complete & Accurate on Barbarian? I remember there being a really good Faces of Fear vs Sting & Luger match on Nitro in '96. Ill see if I can find my review.
Eddy Guerrero & Chris Jericho vs Faces of Fear - WCW Nitro 2/24/97
The Faces of Fear are my boys! Faces or heels the tag team of Eddy Guerrero & Chris Jericho rules! This reminded me of a sprint version of the Rockers vs Powers of Pain only you just subbed the Warlord for fucking Meng! Jericho avoiding an early Kick of Fear and then hitting a nice dropkick to the knee. This is the best Jericho has looked in watching him in WCW. Yes, he flubbed one move, but everything was so explosive and urgent. Eddy goes into orbit thanks Barbarian. Meng crushes him with a powerbomb. I am a powerbomb mark. The Jericho face in peril is incredible. Barbarian hits a ridiculous OVERHEAD BELLY TO BELLY OFF THE TOP ROPE! HOLY SHIT! Meng backdrops Jericho into a powerbomb! True to WWF tag formula it takes three spots for Jericho to EARN the hot tag. First he uses the Lionsault to a standing Meng then an enziguiri and finally it is a missed elbow that brings the red hot Eddy. Guerrero and Jericho go all Rockers awesomeness by doubling up all their moves even busting out the double dropkick. They are looking Lionsault/Frogsplash combo on Barbie. Meng pulls the ropes down and Jericho flies out. Malenko pushes Eddy off the top right into the KICK OF FEAR!!! HOLY SHIT WHAT A FINISH!
The Faces of Fear in a different era with the proper push would be a greatest tag team of all time candidate. Guerrero & Jericho should have been a permanent tag team. So many missed opportunities. Why did not we see this match get 15 minutes on PPV? Oh WCW, you cocktease. Awesome TV match. ****
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