[1987-03-29-WWF-Wrestlemania III] Roddy Piper vs Adrian Adonis (Hair vs Hair)

[cactus]

Much like the JYD/Race match, this has phenomenal bumping. Adonis throws himself around the ring in an almost slapstick like fashion. The spots where Jimmy Hart gets involved are even more marvelous. Roddy Piper is super over and the crowd even believes this is his final match. Piper's offense may look weak, but Adonis sells it so well it's forgivable. A total Adonis carry job.

 

★★★

[Superstar Sleeze]

Roddy Piper vs Adrian Adonis - WrestleMania III Hair vs Hair

This was not only Piper’s retirement match but Adonis only worked four more matches for the WWF before going to the AWA. Wicked fun match. A Piper match that lives up to the hype. Piper has the belt of his kilt tucked into his trunks. He whips Adonis with it. Jimmy Hart distracts and Adonis gives him a taste of his own medicine. The ref is going to let anything fly! Adonis bumping just like SNME was Great. All the spots with Jimmy Hart were so fun! Piper launches Hart like a missile into the Adorable one twice. Jimmy trips Piper. This is what makes the match great. Adonis gets real heat on Piper. Bouncing him off a ringside table. Great punches. Jimmy Hart with the Spray. Good Night Irene. It is High Drama in the Pontiac Silverdome! Adonis thought he had it won and releases the hold. Brutus Beefcake of all people comes out and revives Piper who wins with a sleeper! 
 

For people like me who have been wondering for years why Beefcake turned babyface and became Brutus The Barber Beefcake it is because on the 2/28/87 Superstars Adonis & The Dream Team lost a match to Leapin Lanny & the Can-Ams and Adonis cut Beefcake’s hair. I have not seen the angle yet but it is cool to know the context. They give Adonis a funny half hair cut he throws a temper tantrum. Piper is having fun and soaking in the adulation as he would be gone until 1989 not a bad layoff. Loved the Flower Shop vs Piper Pit story and even though I have seen this match before I am happy to review at the conclusion of seeing the whole story play out. Great story and match! ****