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Post by elliott on Dec 17, 2017 16:21:27 GMT -5
Stan Hansen vs Curt Hennig (AWA World Heavyweight Championship - 5/31/1986)
Fantastic match in the running for best short match ever. I could see it placing on some lists for sure. Starts with the awesome angle of Hansen attacking Jerry Blackwell and Hennig runs out for the save. Then they have this super awesome, violent brawl with Hansen bumping and selling his ass off for young Curt. This is great shit.
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Post by Cap on Jan 3, 2018 17:35:30 GMT -5
Second
I love this match. Does anyone get more into a match in a short time than Hansen? I feel like he could have a classic 30 second match. This was built on the physical dynamic between the two. They played with it so well and made Hennig look like a fucking million dollars. Outside looking in match for me, but I could see it making.
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Post by Grimmas on Jan 4, 2018 11:15:31 GMT -5
Even though 2017 was the year of the sprint, this match may be the GREATEST sprint of all-time. I had this #1 on the best of the AWA in the 1980s poll. The drama in this super short match is unparalleled in wrestling history.
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Post by problematic on Jan 10, 2018 3:17:17 GMT -5
To me this is the match that made Hennig in the AWA. It's really incredible stuff as he saves Blackwell from an attack by Hansen and at that point it's all about whether or not he can fight with Stan. And he does. They go head to head and just beat each other up and it's 12 minutes or so of bombs. And yes it's a time limit draw, but this was a match about pushing pace and making Hennig a star by having him hang tight against a guy who had just beat THE AWA babyface to death. One of my favorite matches of the 80s for sure, and in my view the 2nd best AWA match of the decade.
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Post by superstarsleeze on Jul 22, 2018 20:30:14 GMT -5
In the rewatch pile, something I liked a lot but didn't click on the same level as it does with most people.
AWA World Heavyweight Champion Stan Hansen vs Curt Hennig - AWA TV 5/31/86
They run a hot angle with Hansen/Blackwell to set up that money feud. Blackwell says he is still injured and Hansen calls him a coward then attacks him with the belt. Hennig saves with red hot energy, great punches and an awesome dropkick. Hansen bumps to the outside. Hennig keeps up pressure, but Hansen sends him into post. Hansen takes this opportunity to attack Blackwell's injured ankle with a chair. Hansen throws Hennig in the ring. They have a badass sprint where they just go balls to wall with each other. Hennig looks great fighting fire with fire with Hansen. The transitions are a bit haphazard, but everything is so quick it fits with their sprint mentality, the sense of urgency and the fifteen minute time limit. Hennig is aware of the time limit and that's why he is keeping pace with Hansen. Hennig's punches look great and very credible. Hennig fighting Hansen in the corner and boot to throat. He is really going all out. Hansen is getting his licks in, but this is all Hennig so far. Hennig takes the Bret Bump and he starts crowding Hennig with some nasty knee smashes. I love Hansen's offense. Hennig blocks turnbuckle shot and sends Hansen into the steel buckle. HENNIG BODYSLAMS HANSEN INTO THE RING! Splash only 2! Hansen dumps Hennig on some chairs outside the ring. Hansen looks to grab Hennig by hair and Hennig unloads with some huge rights and rakes boots on eyes. Nice right! Hansen headbutts low on Hennig and back suplex. Finally it looks like Hansen may have quelled Hennig's fire. Hansen is great at selling as he looks fatigued and he is moving his jaw around after all those punches. Hansen piledriver, but too close to the ropes. Hennig backdrops out of the piledriver. Monkey slip seems so out of place, but it is enjoyable. Hansen fighting from his back and trying to preserve his reign. Hennig commits the cardinal sin trying the same move twice as Hansen hooks ropes. Hansen misses elbow and small package by Hennig, but too close to ropes. Hansen is doing great selling for Hennig and making him look like a credible opponent. Hansen is really giving a lot of this to Hennig and Hennig is playing the tenacious white meat babyface well. HENNIG CROSSBODY 2! Weak finish to the draw.
This was just getting good! High octane match. Great performance from Hansen a very selfless and giving performance. He feels like a huge mountain to climb because he was always fighting back, but he was almost never successful so it made Hennig feel like a huge star. Really great TV match from both men. ****1/4
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Post by puroraisedme on Dec 11, 2023 2:30:28 GMT -5
Incredible match. Maybe Hennig's first great match?? Unless there's one I'm forgetting. An absolute blast.
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Post by tetsujin on Dec 11, 2023 17:36:51 GMT -5
The one with Buddy Rose in I believe 1983 is a great one.
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Post by elliott on Dec 11, 2023 23:07:52 GMT -5
Incredible match. Maybe Hennig's first great match?? Unless there's one I'm forgetting. An absolute blast. His Portland run might be my favorite of his career. He's not as polished as he is in AWA, but he's an excellent young worker. I can't say for sure it's the earliest great match he had but the earliest one I have in my notes was vs The Convict 4/23/83 He plays a huge role in the Buddy Rose & Co vs Rip Oliver & Co matches which is one of the great feuds of the 80s imo. |
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Post by puroraisedme on Dec 11, 2023 23:45:56 GMT -5
Incredible match. Maybe Hennig's first great match?? Unless there's one I'm forgetting. An absolute blast. His Portland run might be my favorite of his career. He's not as polished as he is in AWA, but he's an excellent young worker. I can't say for sure it's the earliest great match he had but the earliest one I have in my notes was vs The Convict 4/23/83 He plays a huge role in the Buddy Rose & Co vs Rip Oliver & Co matches which is one of the great feuds of the 80s imo. Will definitely check out his Portland run. |
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