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  1. WingedEagle
    That's for sure. This is probably the best heavyweight singles match so far this year, and without looking at my overall rankings, I can't imagine its all that far from the top. They start off ridiculously hot, with Kobashi hitting a DDT off the apron and flying shoulderblock to the floor. Then comes the prolonged headlock, which with Kawada transitioning from it with his left knee work I did not mind one bit. I can see how that may look like a worthless rest spot to someone that isn't at all familiar with these guys. Kobashi's selling of Kawada's stiff elbows and kicks takes things up a notch as well. Then comes the stretch run with them building to Kawada's power bomb & Kobashi's moonsault. Great near fall after Kawada hits the power bomb on his third try before Kobashi taps to the stretch plum. The intensity here had me completely forgetting they were still teammates at this time, but they shake afterwards. This was great. ****1/4
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    Ha he really does look like Toru Tanaka. I wasn't aware PWFG ran any US shows, but it probably meant a hotter crowd than we would've had in Japan. Fujiwara's heel work and facials highlighted this. Not as big a fan of this as the UWFI but still great to watch to see what else was going on in the world. Fujiwara is continually working towards an armbar, and eventually the crowd goes home happy with Vale knocking him out of the ring with a high kick for the victory. ***1/4 That wraps up a pretty interesting disc -- a bunch of promos, angles and highlights from WCW, WWF, Memphis & SMW mixed in with a couple domestic matches, a little NJ, Joshi, shoot style and Donahue. Talk about eclectic.
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    We finally get some joshi on the yearbook and what a way to kick things off. Yamada's facials and fire after the hot tag highlight the first fall which sees the challengers take the pin with an Ocean Cyclone Suplex. Kong goes nuts and opens the second fall with chairs & tables in a wild brawl all over the arena. She piledrivers Toyota on a chair and continues to destroy her from there, with Toyota escaping a bunch of near falls before going down to a power bomb off the ropes. The third fall is incredibly heated with the faces double teaming Kong for an extended period, culminating in an absolutely brutal double suplex off the top that sees Kong take the bump right on her head. Just a sick and awesome spectacle. After the match Kong does her best Stan Hansen trying to destroy a belt and needing to be escorted out. ****1/4
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    I imagine he meant googling before you posted the image.
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    While this dragged a bit at times, it was paced very well and logically. Quick striking early with Silver's big kicks looking great. The crowd finally pops pretty big for a backdrop suplex followed by a transition into a choke. Silver continues controlling things standing with his kicks, working in a half crab after a takedown. He also hits a big German suplex. The infrequency of those kind of spots in this style make them feel like absolute game changers. Things come together late, where every single move and attempt looking like a potential finish. Kakihara withstands an onslaught from Silver and counters with an uppercut slap that busts the big man's nose. They continue trading kicks and strikes as time expires. So different, and so much fun. ***3/4
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    It was interesting to finally see this after reading about it in the Observer and Torch. So strange seeing Vince and Dave sitting side by side. Hodgson did not come off as remotely credible in my eyes. I get why this was included, but it didn't exactly leave me wanting more.
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    Piper talks about knowing the Hart family for years, going back to changing Bret's diapers and won't fight him at WM. This felt like an incredibly forced way to create an issue between the two. After shaking hands Piper teases hitting Hart from behind with the belt.
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    Looks like I'm in the minority on this one as I was a huge fan. Brad Armstrong shines on commentary. Pillman with great early work on Morton's arm including a hammerlock, armbar and even posting Morton's arm. We transition to Pillman selling the knee, working the figure four like a real platinum blonde heel before Pillman scores the win the same way as he defeated Liger at Superbrawl. ***3/4
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    Rogers takes a good punch and this is a fun little match in basically a theater or large studio setting, aided by the commentary. Could've used a few more minutes. You won't see a finish built around a sunset flip anymore. **3/4
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    Pretty awesome to see this airing the same day as Embry doing his thing with a babyface DWG in Memphis. Anthony is much more well suited as a heel. Love the contrast of him with Wright.
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    DWG delivers a nothing promo and afterwards Embry forces two kisses on her. I'm not sure how many heels can bring it as naturally as he can.
  12. WingedEagle
    Nailz is coming. This did nothing for me, but I know his debut is great.
  13. WingedEagle
    This was an awesome heel promo from Jake. Such a shame it was never harnessed for a top program.
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    Savage is nuts. That statement is most definitely not untrue.
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    Highlights from the WM press conference, Hogan's bus and Flair stepping of his limo in a robe AND suit. Then McMahon interviewing Flair. Gotta love wardrobe.
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    Great heeling from Vader in the pre-match and throughout, with his post-match standing out for character work in Japan. Chono & Hash both have pretty short runs as FIPs before Bigelow does some great selling for Hash's offense. Would've benefited from chopping about 8-10 minutes off. ***
  17. WingedEagle
    Good promo from Jake setting up the WM match against Undertaker.
  18. WingedEagle
    Pillman knows from experience to stay off the juice. Still a shame to see this almost 16 years after his passing.
  19. WingedEagle
    Full clips from the post-Superbrawl party. Rude & the DA in tuxes interrupt and throws a drink in Sting's face they brawl. With no Clash between this and Wrestle War I'm surprised they didn't find a way to set up a title defense as a major match in the interim.
  20. WingedEagle
    Arn tells people to stay off steroids. He could make just about any material compelling and believable.
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    Bischoff is in the control center, with highlights from Superbrawl II, including Sting's less than stellar post-show promo and Liger vs. Pillman. For some reason we've got DDP setting up the debut of Gordy & Williams. I definitely didn't recall talk about them this early as I don't believe they'd come in until June.
  22. WingedEagle
    Horner kicks Rogers out just shy of finishing his hour's worth of squats. The babyface/heel dynamic was pretty backwards here, even if Rogers is a natural heel.
  23. WingedEagle
    Cornette continues to build for his team's debut with a bunch of pop culture references, including the aforementioned deliverance remark. Nothing so fantastic in these SMW clips, but a nice mix of promos and character intros for a 60 minute program.
  24. WingedEagle
    Armstrong bans Wright from ringside until he is managing someone. He won't stand for Wright's mularkey and then wheels him out. Good stuff.
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    Horner is sporting a dashing pink sweatshirt and bets $500 Rogers can't do squats for the whole hour.
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