[1992-08-29-WWF-Summerslam] Nailz vs Virgil

[cactus]

This is probably one of the most important matches in the history of the WWF, but not because of anything that happens in front of the cameras. Nailz, pissed off about his payday for this match allegedly attacks Vince McMahon at Survivor Series 1992 and is fired. During the steroid trail, Nailz testified against McMahon. Nailz was seen as a disgruntled ex-employee looking for revenge and this ended up being one of the key factors that had the case thrown out, saving McMahon from jail and saving the WWF from going under.  If this match never happened, there would be no WWE today. How's that for a butterfly effect?

 Virgil cuts a poor promo before the match saying that he's going to win this one for Big Bossman, who Nailz attacked previously. Virgil's promo skills are bad, but he's better in the ring. The energy he brings to the opening exchanges makes it looks like Nailz knows what he's doing. Once Nailz takes control, this falls apart. He moves VERY slowly around the ring and I'm not sure if he's doing it because he's a shit worker or his trying to appear psychotic and failing. Nailz wins with a chokehold disguised as a sleeper. 

★¼