[1984-08-04-WWF-Philadelphia, PA] Tito Santana vs Iron Sheik

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aired live on PRISM Network; TNT - 8/21/84

Guest referee Freddie Blassie is your tell here. Tito is currently Intercontinental Champion and very over with the Philly crowd. Some good stuff here from the heels as Blassie actually plays it fair and prevents Sheik from using a closed fist, only to piss Sheik off in the process as he throws a hissy fit. The contrast between Tito's lightning fast rope run and crossbody segment with Blassie's slowcount is fun too. More good shine action and another slow count. Sheik's normal boot stomps during the heat segment but Tito's selling and hope spots are always top notch. Now Blassie of course works a fastcount on Sheik's offense. Sheik loads the boot and Blassie looks the other way. Santana rolls up Sheik and another ref comes in and bypasses Blassie for the count. Fun stuff. **