[1987-01-11-JCP-Charlotte, NC] Barry Windham vs Arn Anderson

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Barry Windham vs Arn Anderson - JCP 1/1187

 

No lost classic here, just a solid as a rock midcard 10 minute match. What is most impressive is how Windham threw himself into these bumps. He so fluidly fell out of the ring, hit the floor and seamlessly transported himself into the railing. Then the force he threw himself into that hotshot was sweet. The usual AA spots like Spinebuster and that bridge and then balls into the knees. Windham wins by small package.

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This has popped up on the network and has added a few more minutes to the bout.Barry really had a great 87. Barry's so tall he doesn't even have to jump to do a leapfrog. Love Arn early setting up Barry for some nice shine spots. Barry working the arm. Arn looking for a way out and a knee lift into the stomach was the way to go. On the floor Barry posts Arn's arm. Back in the ring more arm work continues. Barry's offense is very focused, but not a lot of variety to it. A big time hot shot sets up Arn's heat. Arn's heat is rather basic, but works because the crowd try's to rally Barry. It still needed a little more nasty for my taste. Barry gets a break when Arn crotches himself. Comeback, ref bump, and then Barry rolls him up. Solid match that wasn't spectacular. It told a story, but it didn't suck you in. 2 3/4*