[1996-10-21-WWF-Buried-Alive] Vader vs Sid

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Vader vs Sid - WWF Buried Alive

Maybe the shortest match line to write is Vader vs Sid. With the December PPV called It’s Time the smart money is on Vader. I love both these big mugs Vader is a Top 25 wrestler in my opinion but going with Sid was the right call he had way more heat and Survivor Series match is definitely better than the Summerslam match. 
 
Masters of Powerbomb explode and I love that video package is all about who the True Master of Powerbomb is! Starrcade 1993 main event final comes to us about three years later and the match and build feels very WCW.

Sid playing the role of high flying plucky underdog is fun to watch. The match had a rep if exceeding expectations and this is definitely a Top Ten Sid match which is a feather in Vader’s cap. Sid doing and outside in Sunset Flip only for Vader to do the big butt splash and Sid coming off the top rope to get caught and slammed were two stand out moments. This also featured some of the best Sid striking as the early shine clothesline mowed down the Mastodon and he threw a couple great punches. I liked that early body slam attempt led to the heat segment with a racquet shot. I liked they paid that off later. It wasnt your classic Vader performance either where he just mauls his opponent very WWF in how it was paced which was a boon for Sid and a bust for Vader in the long run.

The finish bummed me out. Vader splashes Sid a bunch but knees up on the Vaderbomb. Great! Sid teases the Powerbomb but first needs to crotch Cornette which is fun. Ok now Powerbomb the big Muthafucka. Then they do Vader can’t get Sid up for the Powerbomb. Ok nice touch.  Now Powerbomb Vader. He chokeslams him for the win. It is still cool but the crowd was frothing at the mouth for the Powerbomb so it took some wind out the sail.

Fun 8 minute super heavyweight clash definitely one of the best Sid matches I have ever seen and I love me some Sid! *** 1/2