[1983-11-07-CWA-Mid-South Coliseum] Tommy Rogers vs Bill Dundee

[Superstar Sleeze]

Bill Dundee vs Tommy Rogers - Memphis 11/7/83

 

A very good, action packed 1980s junior style workrate match with Dundee providing the character work. Dundee was in full retreat in the first three minutes of the match whenever Rogers would take control. Roger was brining the fight right to Dundee and was not intimidated by the moment. Dundee takes over by not giving Rogers a clean break and then leveling him with a right. Dundee hits a great snap powerslam on Rogers. Rogers mounts his comeback with a sleeper. Rogers is selling pretty well, but this does feel a bit rushed. They could have taken their time to flesh things out. Rogers misses a fist drop and this looks like Dundee's opening, but Rogers recovers quickly and is all over him. Dundee headbutt sets up the sleeper, but Rogers gets the sleeper. They go into turnbuckle. Dundee is very cocky in this match and Rogers is bringing it to the veteran. Dundee shoots him in and hits a vicious hotshot! Wicked! Dundee is extremely cocky now. He walks the top rope. Some great Dundee punches. Rogers and Dundee have a fiery exchange and Rogers eats a knee to the balls when he charges the corner.

 

This was a pretty good veteran vs rookie match with lots of action. Liked the intensity of the finish a lot. ***3/4