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I love how this plays off of the last match. When Hansen gets even the slightest whiff of Colon going after his leg, he immediately starts heading for the door at every opportunity. The progressively closer escape attempts are awesome. The other thing I love about all of that is how badass it makes Colon look. He has no interest in escaping. He is here to make Hansen pay. So he patiently works towards the figure four (again) and once he does get iton, he hangs onto it long enough so he can walk out of the cage at a leisurely pace. Right into a massive brawl that he immediately joins. I don't think I've ever seen a guy getting out of a cage look so much like a clear cut victory. It usually ends up looking more like survival, but here Colon and Hansen structure the match in such a way that Colon gets his definitive win over Hansen by hurting him enough to just stroll out of the cage. I'd call that pretty ingenious.

I love the Sports Shop with Colon to death. KILL HIM STAN HANSEN!!

I loved the growing sense of desperation by Hansen as the match progressed. And I love the twist on the story here. By the way this match built, this was it. Colon finally had the answer. He knew how to beat Hansen, and even if he had to bite, scratch, claw, kick him in the balls, grab the ropes in a figure four, didn't matter, he was going to make it stick. But that rat Chicky Starr slides his crutch in the ring and Hansen gets out of the match the one last way he has. Colon's post-match frenzy is incredible. He sells the absolute rage that he was this close to putting Hansen away definitively. And takes it out on whoever gets in his fucking way. Oh, and this match was the first reason I loved PR. Not for anything I wrote about or anybody above me. But for this: They are wrestling in a baseball stadium. Colon bangs Hansen's head into a barricade. And a fan FREAKING PUNCHES HANSEN while he's there!!! No missing it, the dude just punched Hansen in the face while he had the shot. I fell in love with PR the first time I saw this match for that and that alone.

So it's a bullrope match where both guys use the bullrope and the attached cowbell at every opportunity possible. And they milk the shit out of the fighting for the 4th corner spots in the best possible way to build drama. AND they come in hating each other, expressing it perfectly pre-match (Colon taking a swing at Hansen and getting a finger in the face while they jaw during the ref check) as well as throughout the match? Seems to me they did pretty much everything right they could have. Even threw in that awesome ref spot and buckets of blood to sweeten the deal. Fucking amazing.

(Originally airing in Spanish on WAPA Channel 4 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This broadcast is translated to English where applicable.) The opening montage featuring highlights of Carlos Colon, Chicky Starr, Invader 1, Invader 2, Invader 3, Abdullah the Butcher, Hercules Ayala and Dutch Mantell plays. Carlos Colon doing a cartwheel and coming up fists at the ready leads to the WWC logo as the music ends. NWA and Capitol Sports Presenta Los Campeones De La Lucha Libre Con Tus Luchadores Favoritos De Fama Mundial Rickin Sanchez and Hugo Savinovich sit smiling at the commentary desk in Coliseo Municipal Pedro Rodriguez Gaya De Catano. Rickin: welcome again, lucha libre fans, to another hour of the World Wrestling Council. we have a great show for you tonight. Los Mercenarios will make their in-ring debut tonight, as will Barrabas new big man, Bam Bam. Hugo: We get to see the big guy in action?!? WOW! Rickin: It will certainly be interesting to see if he lives up to Barrabas' praise. Hugo: Since when did we not believe Barrabas? Rickin: ...Moving along. The returning Invader 3 will be in action, as well as Chicky Starr- Hugo: CHICKY?!? We are REALLY in for a treat tonight fans!! Rickin: (Shaking his head) Barrabas will also have another debut tonight, Jonathan Boyd and the Crusher. We'll hear from Commissioner Pedro Castillo about the Caribbean Tag Team Title situation. We will also see a training video highlighting Victor Jovica and be joined by NWA Universal Champion Carlos Colon. Hugo: Jovica didn't do himself any favors last week. Do you think Al Madril is going to forget that attack? Rickin: Al Madril is not in the building to my knowledge Hugo. Ricky Santana will be talking to us tonight and Chicky Starr will be joining us at the desk before his match. Hugo: What a night!! Rickin: Our main event tonight is two thirds of los Infernales, Pirata Morgan and MS-1 against los Super Medicos. Los Super Medicos requested this match after the show last week. Hugo: Their mistake. Rickin: You can hardly blame them after what happened, Hugo. Hugo: Doesn't make it a smart move. Los Infernales are dangerous men, willing to do anything! I hope los Super Medicos have somebody watching their backs. Rickin: I don't disagree with that at all. Our first match is close to starting. Armandito Salgado is in the ring and here comes Invader 3 to a lot of cheers. Hugo: These people do love their Invaders. Rickin: As well they should, the Invaders have been allies of Carlos Colon for quite a while. The match is starting, here we go. Armandito Salgado vs. Invader 3 Invader 3 shows off his agility and his big uppercuts. He sends Salgado to the floor and hits a big bullet tope. A canonball (top rope somersault senton) puts Salgado down for the 3 count. Invader 3 by pinfall in 4:27 with a cannonball Rickin: Invader 3 looking impressive in his homecoming. We have commissioner Pedro Castillo with us at the desk. Commissioner, there have to be some consequences after last week's main event. Castillo: There will be, Rickin. Los Infernales and Chicky Starr have been informed that their actions will not be tolerated and financial punishment will be enacted the next time it happens. Rickin: Are there ramifications with regards to the title picture in tonight's main event? Castillo: The team that wins will be the next challenger for the belts. If anyone at all interferes, their teammates will not get a title shot for three months. Rickin: That is a very stiff punishment. Castillo: The commission wants there to be a clear winner tonight. And we are well aware of Chicky Starr's...tendencies, shall we say. Know that we take this very seriously. We also have some insurance in place. Rickin: Insurance? What does that mean? Castillo: Everyone will find that out when the time comes. One final message to Chicky Starr. Do not test this, the punishment will stand regardless of whatever lawyer your money can buy this time says. Rickin: Very serious consequences tonight if Satanico or Chicky Starr interfere, Hugo. Hugo: You're not kidding!! That guy is a real downer! What does he have against Chicky?!? Rickin: Chicky Starr has not made many friends of late, Hugo. Fans, we have to take a break. We'll be back with los Mercenarios in the ring. Our feature on Victor Jovica will follow, and a visit from Carlos Colon. (Commercial Break) 0-7:30 Hugo: Aaaaaand we are back! Rickin: Thanks for joining us, fans. Mr. Y and Mr. Z are in the ring. Here come los Mercenarios. Hugo: No boos or things being thrown? !? Did these people not see Chicky's Sports Shop last week? Rickin: Who knows who these men are after. If it is somebody like Satanico, the crowd may actually cheer them. Hugo: I hadn't thought of that. I'm not sure I like that idea at all! Rickin: Not entirely surprising, but you might want to re-think that. I've met fans of yours. Hugo: Rea-WOW! Los Mercenarios aren't wasting any time! Mr. Y & Z vs. Los Mercenarios (if you want a mental picture of these guys, I'm going to paraphrase somebody from one of the PR threads, think if somebody came out dressed in plain green military garb with Fidel Castro beards and wrestled like the Moondogs) Los Mercenarios attack immediately upon entering the ring and a brutal beatdown of Mr. X and Y ensues. There are very few wrestling moves, mostly punches, knees, kicks and clubbing blows. Mr. Y is worked over on the outside and bounced off of everything at ringside. A rib breaker by Mercenario 1 is followed by a running splash from Mercenario 2 for an easy 3 count. Los Mercenarios continue beating on Mr. Y & Z as the crowd boos. Los Mercenarios by pinfall in 4:56 after a rib breaker/splash combo Hugo: The crowd isn't too happy NOW!!! Rickin: There is no need for this, Hugo. We are going to show you the video package of Victor Jovica now while we hopefully get this cleaned up, fans. Victor Jovica is shown working out in a gym with Hercules Ayala and Carlos Colon spurring him on. Cut to Colon and Jovica doing bridge-up drills in a wrestling ring. Back to the gym and then Jovica working wrestling sequences with Ayala and Colon. A montage of everything closes out the video. Carlos Colon is standing next to Rickin as we return. Rickin: Looks like Victor has been training hard for his return to the ring. How close to 100% would you say he is, Carlos? Colon: He is very close. Hercules Ayala and I have been making sure he takes breaks when we think he's pushing too hard. Rickin: And the two of you will be there to back him up next week in case of any kind of attack by Al Madril? Colon: Of course we will. Victor is a longtime friend and we won't allow Madril or anyone else to injure him. Rickin: Your last match with Chicky Starr ended well for you. Have you talked to anyone about who the next challenger for your NWA Universal Championship? Colon: There are several names that have been mentioned to me. Chicky Starr is among them and I hope it is him! Last week- Boos fill the building and garbage is thrown as Starr and los Infernales work their way towards the desk. Rickin: You should find someplace else to be Carlos. This doesn't look good. Colon: I'm staying right here, Rickin. Rickin clears the area along with Hugo. The four men immediately attack Colon, who fights back as much as he can against the odds. All 3 Invaders emerge from the back to big cheers and run off the attackers before they can do too much damage. Colon is unsteady, but on his feet. Rickin: This is becoming quite the problem. Colon: It's going to be a problem for all four of them! We all talked about this before the show, this was something we expected. Invader 1: We have a match in mind for the big Christmas weekend show. The four of us against the four of you in a cage! We win and your Mexican pals go back home! I know you're coming out here later tonight, Chicky. Let us know, you yellow ingrate! The Invaders and Colon head offstage to big cheers and a lot of handslaps from the crowd on their way out. Rickin: Well, that escalated quickly. Hugo: That match! I wonder what Chicky will say!! He's going to want something in return, I wonder what it will be?!? WOW!! Rickin: I'm sure he'll have something he wants. We are going to commercial, Barrabas will be out with his new tag team after the break. Young Ricky Santana will be talking to me after the match. Hugo: Maybe I can talk some sense- Rickin: Enough, Hugo. We will return shortly. (Commercial Break) 7:30-18:00 Rickin: We're back with more lucha libre. Barrabas is being booed on his way to the ring with Jonathan Boyd and the Crusher. The Crusher looks to be at least 265 pounds. (think a more slender Bruiser Brody and a harder worker too) Hugo: Barrabas has the right idea! Big men are intimidating and present a big challenge in the ring!! Rickin: There is something to be said for heart and determination, but size is definitely an advantage. Hugo: One that Barrabas takes full advantage of! Rickin: Boyd and the Crusher are in the ring and here we go. Los Tejanos vs. The Crushers Crusher is more deliberate with his power moves and genral clubbering of the Tejanos. Boyd is more of a high energy brawler, but it is just as effective. Los Tejanos have fight in them, but are worn down. Crusher holds one of los Tejanos in a reverse bearhug and Boyd gets down in a three point stance. A lariat from Boyd smashes the American right into Crusher before he slumps to the mat for the 3 count. Jonathan Boyd/the Crusher by pinfall in 4:08 with a reverse bearhug/clothesline combo Hugo: WOW! What a finish. Rickin: Nowhere to go when that clothesline hits. Hugo: Except for RIGHT INTO that very large Crusher! Rickin: We are now joined by a young man who made his debut in his home country last week, Ricky Santana. You impressed in your debut, how did it feel? Santana: It felt GREAT, Rickin! It's always been my dream to wrestle right here! Rickin: Do you have your eye on any championships? Anyone stand out to you that you owuld like to fight? Santana: Not really on either. I've talked to a few of the guys and they say I should just take it as it comes for now. Rickin: That sounds like you've been talking to the right people. Santana: Yeah, I don't doubt it when they tell me things get harder. Just being here is such a great rush! Rickin: I hope you keep that spirit and good attitude with you for the rest of your career young man. It's great to see. Santana: Thanks, Rickin. And thanks to the fans for getting behind me so fast! I'll be back soon and hopefully get another win! Rickin: That young man will go far Hugo. Hugo: He's gonna have to get a LOT tougher before he does! It's not all high fives from the fans and happy-go-lucky! Rickin: There is some truth to that, but I love the enthusiasm he shows. As do the fans. We'll be back in a few with Bam Bam. That should be...something. Barrabas and Bam Bam will be stopping by the desk after the match as well. (Commercial Break) 18:00 - 24:00 Rickin: It's time to see what Barrabas has in store for us with Bam Bam. Hugo: I'm EXCITED! Rickin: You're always excited. Hugo: Okay, MORE EXCITED!!! Rickin: Fair enough. Bam Bam is making his way to the ring slowly, he doesn't seem too interested in Frank Conners at all. Hugo: What is Conners, 220 pounds? No way he's a threat!! Rickin: It will be an uphill battle for sure. Conners is giving up 150 pounds. Barrabas with some final words for Bam Bam and we're ready for action. Frank Conners vs. Bam Bam Bam Bam is dominant with knees to the ribs from the get-go. A slam and a running senton show some agility. A standing dropkick shows more. A corner avalanche crushes Conners and Bam Bam covers. He pulls Conners up before three, picks him up and slams him while falling on him on him near the ropes. Bam Bam climbs out to the apron and slingshots himself over into a splash. He pulls himself up, covering with one hand for the 3. Bam Bam by pinfall in 1:18 with a slingshot splash. Hugo: WOW!!! Barrabas was NOT KIDDING! Rickin: I....yeah. Hugo: Looks like you are ready to EAT those doubts aren't you, Rickin? Rickin: May I remind you that I didn't rub it in last week, Hugo? Hugo: Oh...sorry, got a little excited there. Rickin: You're forgiven, Hugo. The crowd is making plenty of room as Barrabas and Bam Bam come over to the desk. Hugo: Wouldn't you?!? Rickin: Well, yes. Barrabas it seems you have a very dangerous man here- Bam Bam again takes the microphone from Rickin and hands it to Barrabas. Barrabas: I told you so. Don't think I am not listening to your remarks, Rickin. I HOPE for your sake that you show a little more respect in the future. This is a great night for me. Jonathan Boyd and the Crusher will soon be challengers for the Caribbean Tag Team titles and Bam Bam will find himself with gold around his waist soon enough! Barrabas pauses to let it sink in. Barrabas: And I give you my very sincere assurances that Bam Bam here will be a threat to EVERYONE in the WWC that crosses me. Barrabas will be a name that the WWC fears in the coming months! Jonathan Boyd and the Crusher will have gold and there is one name that will inspire fear whenever it is heard... (Barrabas puts the microphone in front of Bam Bam) Bam Bam: BAM! BAAMM!!! (Rickin and Hugo both jump, Barrabas grins and throws the microphone back at Hugo. It bounces off of his chest as he is still recovering from the surprise.) Rickin: So... Hugo: Yeah... Rickin: I think Barrabas just became a major player in WWC. He said he was going after Abdullah the Butcher with Bam Bam as I recall. Hugo: He did...WOW!! He DID!! Can you IMAGINE that match?!? Rickin: It would definitely be an interesting match-up. I'm not sure Bam Bam will be able to muscle around Abdullah the Butcher that way. Hugo: No, but Barrabas is smart. He'll build Bam Bam up and make him stronger before that ever happens. You watch. Rickin: It seems like something a good manager would do. Hugo: It IS something a good manager would do! How do you think I know?!? Rickin: I have my qualms about some of the things you did in the ring and as a manager, but you always knew what you were doing. It's time for another commercial break. When we come back, Chicky Starr will be joining us before his match. Hugo will be excited. Don't go anywhere, lucha libre fans. (Commercial Break) 24:30 - 29:30 Chicky Starr is at the desk, flanked by a 6'3", 240 pound man in sunglasses, standing with his arms across his chest. Hugo: No Sports Shop this week, because Chicky is HERE!!! Fans, you SHOULD LOVE this! Rickin: We're glad to have you at the desk this week, Chicky. I imagine you have some response to the proposal made earlier in the show. Chicky: I do, but first, thanks for the great intro Hugo! (Chicky high fives Hugo) Hugo: (off-microphone) Anytime! Shut up and let him talk you fools! Chicky (smiling): I am glad Hugo is back Rickin. I know you are too. We can at least agree on one thing. Rickin: Your response to the match offered by Carlos Colon and Invader 1? Chicky: All business as usual. Here is my response, since you are so intent on hearing it. I have talked to my compatriots and we came to an agreement. IF Carlos Colon and Invader 1 & 2 agree to renounce their respective titles and agree that they will not be involved with any belts for SIX MONTHS, we will agree to that match. Rickin: That seems...a little over the top. Chicky: Does it? They would at least be able to COMPETE in Puerto Rico for that six months. Los Infernales would be banned from Puerto Rico for that long. You tell me which is worse! Rickin: I would say they can find jobs back home in Mexico. Perhaps the United States- Chicky: It ALWAYS has to be that way doesn't it? If you aren't Puerto Rican, Carlos Colon and his band of Invaders don't like you! Neither does the great Rickin Sanchez, which means you are one of the BAD GUYS! Rickin: I can't help it that you and your allies constantly break the rules and interfere in matches. these are the actions of what you would call "good guys"? Chicky: Invader 1 AND Carlos Colon repeatedly kick everyone I know in the balls! Are THOSE the actions of a "good guy"? And you know what?! I'm not done talking about things that have been said about me tonight! Pedro Castillo, you think you can threaten me?! You think fines or threats of no titles will do ANYTHING to stop me?!? You had better think TWICE. Chicky Starr does what he wants and you will LEARN that! Rickin: One thing left to address, who is this man with you tonight? Chicky: His name is Victor. He is my bodyguard. Rickin: Would this be in response to what happened last week on your- Chicky: I am an important man, Rickin Sanchez! A man with enemies!! Whatever you or anyone else think, a man of my stature should be protected! How dare you suggest that I am a coward!! Invader 1 will learn that comes with consequences. Would you like to serve as the example?!? Hugo (off mic): He didn't mean anything, Chicky! Chicky: (cooling off) If Hugo says you're cool, I'll let it go. Just watch yourself on calling me a coward! I've got work to do! Chicky Starr storms off with steam coming out of his ears, almost slapping a fan on his way to the ring. Rickin: Thanks for the save Hugo. Hugo: No problem amigo! Chicky gets a little worked up, but he's a good guy!! Rickin: There was a lot of talk, most of it not positive, about him earlier tonight. I imagine I'd be a little upset myself. Hugo: He had answers for all of it. Rickin: Chicky Starr usually does. He always has something to say. Hugo: And he plans ahead! You don't think he wanted Colon and the Invaders to make a challenge? Rickin: I...hadn't thought of that. Mr. X is already taking the brunt of Chicky's anger. Mr. X vs. Chicky Starr Chicky is all over Mr. X with punches. He sends X out of the ring and blasts him with a chair while Victor distracts the referee. Starr makes the cover in the ring, but almost immediately stands up and shakes his head. He goes outside and grabs the chair, then rains down blows on Mr. X without mercy. The referee calls for a DQ and eventually grabs the chair, but Victor grabs it away and hangs onto it. Mr. X is bleeding as Chicky grabs the house microphone. Chicky: You want a piece of me, Invader?!? Get out here you backstabbing trash! Chicky is handed the chair and the ref gets a shot for trying to stop him. Mr. X gets another and blood is smeared all over the chair. Chicky again gets the mic. Chicky: Get OUT HERE! The Microhpone makes a *thud sound as it bounces off X's head. Chicky: I'M the one who is a yellow?!? You and your friends are a joke!! We're done, Victor! Mr. X by DQ in 4:45 due to a foreign object Rickin: I don't know what to say. Hugo: I do!! Rickin: Wow? Hugo: You nailed it!! WOW!! Chicky was in rare form tonight, Rickin! Rickin: I'm sure he will be hearing about it later this week from the commission. Up next is our main event. Los Super Medicos will be taking on Pirata Morgan and Ms-1 of los Infernales. Don't touch that dial. (Commercial Break) 29:30 - 40:00 Rickin: It is time for our main event lucha libre fans. Here come Pirata Morgan and MS-1. Hugo: This crowd wouldn't know a great team if they saw one! These two are champions back in Mexico!! Rickin: I think they are less than thrilled due to the actions of los Infernales, Hugo. I don't doubt their credentials as wrestlers one bit. Hugo: Dirty tactics are part of the game, Rickin! Rickin: The fans tend to not appreciate them, Hugo. Hugo: Unless it is carlos Colon or Invader 1 using them! Rickin: That's different. They use them in response to what others have done to them. Speaking of Invader 1, why are the Invaders and Carlos Colon coming out with los Super Medicos? Hugo: Yeah, WHY?!? I thought they were against using numbers to get the advantage! Rickin: A tactic you embrace, I might add. Hugo: I never said I didn't like it. They have said it many times though!! Rickin: Colon and the Invaders are shaking hands with los Super Medicos and stopping halfway to the ring. It looks like they are the insurance policy. Hugo: WHAT?!? That's...actually pretty smart. Chicky starr and Satanico won't make it past those four to interfere. Rickin: Think of it this way, Hugo. At least Chicky and los Infernales will be able to compete for titles in the future. Hugo: There is that. MS-1 and Pirata Morgan just attacked los Super Medicos getting into the ring! It's spilling outside ALREADY! HERE WE GOOOO!!! Los Super Medicos vs. Pirata Morgan & MS-1 The match is a complete brawl, which favors los Infernales. Super Medico 1 is bleeding after being bounced off of the guard rail and the ring post. Medicos take control after it goes back into the ring with good teamwork. Infernales start cheating to come back, but Medicos fight fire with fire. Satanico and Chicky are out, but can't get to the ring. Medicos look like they have it won until MS-1 breaks up a pin. Pirata rolls up Super Medico 1 and grabs the tights for a win as MS-1 brawls with 2 on the floor. Pirata Morgan & MS-1 by pinfall in 15:49 by rollup w/tights held Rickin: It looks like Morgan and MS-1 get the next tag title shot. Hugo: Don't sound so enthused, Rickin! Rickin: It looks like Chicky Starr has been jawing with both Carlos Colon and Invader 1 out in the aisle. Things could erupt here. Hugo: But we're out of time!! Rickin: Yes we are. Next week we will see the return of Victor Jovica. I'm told the main event will be Satanico against Invader 1 with only Carlos Colon and Chicky Starr allowed at ringside. Hugo: Don't you dare miss THAT!! Rickin: I concur, we'll see you next week.

Poor Robert Fuller. Bullet Bob beating the MX is a nice twist.

He isn't the same guy, the guy in los Boricuas was actually his son, same name but Jr. Loved this, but not as much as the rest of the feud. Chicky bleeds like he was Invader 1 (some kind of student-teacher thing I guess), as well as takes this weird spot I've never seen before from Castillo. Chicky is laying across the bottom turnbuckles in the corner and Castillo is standing on him! Stan hanging Colon was pretty sick in it's own right, with Invader 1 leading the charge to save Colon.

Not seeing Bart and Brad Batten on any of the rosters. They were active in 83. I also might be blind.

I like using the B.R. thing to distract the Sensationals. Orton challenging Brody is bold, but I don't see it working out well. SSM has a ton of momentum, whoever takes that belt off of him will be sitting good as champ.

Great setup for New Orleans. I like the USWA sort of deal you have going, but with Memphis/Mid South instead of Texas as the sister promotion. Lawler seemed kinda tweener for a bit there but he is definitely in the babyface camp now. Dusty is gonna have to find a way to do something about eating Russian sickles over and over again, that can't be healthy.

I can't say a whole lot about this match that hasn't been said. I'll just agree that this comes completely out of nowhere and HOLY SHIT those stairwell spots were amazing. And Invader 1's selling and comebacks.

Everything feels like a natural progression here. Colon jumping Hansen so he doesn't get ambushed like he did last time. Hansen momentarily working the leg, Colon going after the arm after Hansen bangs it into the ringpost. Oh, and all the hate, intensity, violence and blood. God I love Colon vs. Hansen.

Hansen is absolutely amazing in this. He and Colon have incredible chemistry. Colon's fighting from underneath was almost as incredible as Hansen's psychotic assault from before the bell.

I'd agree that the combination of the last TV match and this one really make TNT look like a major threat to anyone in the WWC. He has a deadly finisher and it looks like he can hang with Colon, no small feat in Puerto Rico.

I liked this as a first glimpse of TNT. He takes a back body drop REALLY well.

Watching footage of Mad Dog Lefebvre was one of the bright spots of researching for writing the territory. The guy was such a natural in that mad dog gimmick.

Lol, I meant from the standpoint of a fan not from Texas in the mid-80s. And I do agree that you are pushing him less than Fritz did.

The Rockers are getting a big push in Lutte. Mad Dog has about a month and a half left, so sad.

Terry Funk is on a roll! Funk against both Owen Hart and Zbyszko in 85 would have been matches I'd pay to see.

These two really know how to up the ante. A weapon shot to the junk is something new and probably something you will only ever see in PR. Colon monkey flipping Abby and then suplexing him was pretty sweet too. I've seen Abby matches before and didn't mind what he brought to the table. But it seems like Abby really gives 110% when he's up against Colon. The matches are usually pretty great for it too.

So Funk's pre-match interview is the stuff of legends. He notices Hugo doesn't like getting spit on, so he stops talking and just flat out spits on him. And chases him down to continue the interview as Hugo just wants to get away. Then just when you think it's over he says he knows how to speak a foreign language. Oink Oink. The fans at ringside were just rabid for Terry and I think security wishes he's stayed more to the safe confines of the ring. You could see them getting a little worried at points. I enjoyed the sleeper with the hair pull bit, even if it didn't quite fit. Loved the finish, it works so well off of Terry's headbutts.

In addition to the lady who had to get held back when they went into the stands, there is an older gentleman in white who has to be held back as they near the end of their time in the stands. And he is arguing with one of the security guys that he belongs on the field after they leave the stands! Tremendous. Great match, if you would call it that, and I don't know how a guy as talented as Ron Starr wasn't a major player somewhere Stateside. Some of those belt whips got picked up by the camera mic, which is seriously insane.

Really good TV tag. I too love the evil Castro minion tag team gimmick. I think Martel had to leave so he didn't lose WAY too much blood. When he came back the bandage was already pretty soaked through and they hustled him out of there once it was over.

Good brawl with Tully being such a little shit. Loved him running back in to knock Colon down after putting him over the barrier.

I liked the bit with Brooks covering up as well. They again worked the gimmick, which may have detracted from how pretty the match was. But I am always a fan of guys actually working a gimmick match like it was THAT gimmick match.