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Superstar Sleeze Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Jerry Lawler vs Crusher Blackwell - Mid-South Coliseum 5/4/81 Literally the first thing you see is Crusher Blackwell hit a pitch perfect dropkick. This really is the perfect first match to watch Blackwell in if you are unfamiliar with him because you get to see him at his offensive best and seeing all the classic spots (weeble wobbke, taking a back drop). He moves phenomenally in this match. His huge splash in the corner, the big elbow and suplexes look tremendous. It is performances like this that put him in the Vader category of elite big men wrestlers. Of course, he is the perfect foil for our hero Lawler, who has no problem letting Blackwell introduce himself with an extended showcase for him to show off to Memphis how unique he is. When it comes time for Lawler to get come rocking back there are not much better. Lawler's rights and Blackwell webble wobble selling are a match made in heaven. In addition, it should be mentioned Blackwell is not slouch in the punching department and actually has some great right jabs. The match featured a lot of rope breaks instead of kick outs, while I think there needs to be balance I think the rope break is an underutilized tool to protect moves. I love the the tit for tat symmetry of this match. Blackwell hits a back suplex. Lawler proves his mettle by doing it to Blackwell and it totally looks credible. This plays into the finish with Lawler missing his signature fist drop, but instead of covering Lawler he goes his signature big splash and misses. Lawler does not make the same mistake instead he covers to win the match. Great little showcase match on why both men are two of the all-time greats. Blackwell at his size is an athletic marvel for his agility and quickness. He knows when to get his and he still knows how to shine up a babyface without losing his size. I can't wait for Blackwell in the AWA. Lawler is at his fighting from underneath with his punches and making comebacks. Awesome big man vs little man match! ***1/2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcg91 Posted July 19 Report Share Posted July 19 This was alright. It is quite clipped, we only get 8 minutes and don't even know how much we are missing from the complete match. Lawler puts over Blackwell huge in this bout, getting dominated by the big man for the whole time and seeing all of his comebacks getting cut off after a little bit. The limited length also helped, as Blackwell never looked dull or gassed, despite failing to bring the match to the next level. Some blood or assault on a specific body part would have definitely helped his case here, but his dominion was alright anyway. Lawler gets a lucky pinfall out of nowhere, this was another match that was booked really well and elevated Blackwell **3/4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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