[1997-03-23-WWF-Wrestlemania XIII] The Headbangers vs Henry & Phinnaeus Godwinn vs Doug Furnas & Phil Lafon vs The New Blackjacks (Elimination)

[cactus]

The New Blackjacks could of worked as a great hoss heel team if they weren't saddled knocking off a gimmick that was over two decades old at this point. I never understood Vince's obsession with making 'new' versions of classic tag teams. There's a bit of confusion about the rules as both Headbangers are the two legal men at one point. Furnas hits a beautiful frankensteiner on one of the Blackjacks. Blackjacks and Lafon & Furnas are easily the most enjoyable parts of this match, although it's not long until both of them are eliminated in succession. Firstly the Blackjacks get DQ'd by attacking a referee, then Lafon & Furnas are counted out. The Godwins take control of The Headbangers as Lawler and McMahon have some great lines about McMahon being out of touch with rock music. The Headbangers eventually pick up the win after using their speed and aerial attacks. This did it's job of getting over The Headbangers as a quirky yet likeable opening tag team. Big Dave has this rated at -★★½. , but I have no idea why it's so low as it's a perfectly acceptable tag match.

★★