Onondaga War Memorial
Syracuse, New York
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Vince McMahon reminds us that it is National Hamburger Week. Mr. Perfect reminds us that Papa Shango put a curse on the Ultimate Warrior.
Shawn Michaels vs. Sonny Blaze
We get an ultimate dad joke from Vince. Perfect tells him that we are looking at the wrestler of the 90s, to which McMahon replies with "Who, Sonny Blaze?". Blaze puts him into a headlock, but Michaels puts him in the corner and hits him with some closed fists. Swinging neckbreaker by Michaels followed by a dropkick. Michaels then plays with his glorious mullet. Double axe handle from the apron and poor Sonny Blaze is not looking good. HBK hits the Superkick and then his suplex that he was trying to get over as his finisher. After the match, Sherri and Michaels pose.
Match Rating: 1/4*
We then go back to last week to see the closing moments of the battle between Sgt. Slaughter and Ric Flair. You can catch my recap over on the main page (workingthenetwork.blogspot.com). The Mountie's sunglasses are so, so good. Mean Gene is now in the studio to talk about it. The Mountie is here to tell Sgt. Slaughter that he will surrender to him. Everyone remembers that main event quality Mountie/Slaughter program, right?
Barry Hardy vs. Tatanka
As they scan the crowd we get a guy wearing a Virgil t-shirt and then we get this glorious hairdo:
Match Rating: 1/4*
Oh boy, guys. It's almost time for the WBF Championship. Featuring 100% Grade A Tested Prime Beef. I did not make that last part up.
The Berzerker vs. Scott Taylor
It's Scotty 2 Hotty ladies and gentleman. Berzerker is just throwing him around the ring. He sucks, but for some reason I can't help but love the Berzerker. Berzerker eventually dumps him over the rope and we get a countout. He then does his trademark running the ropes and falls on his back.
Match Rating: 1/4*
Back to Sean Mooney in the Event Center. El Matador cuts a promo about working and that he needs the fans more than ever. The Nasty Boys and Jimmy Hart cut a promo on High Energy saying high flying doesn't cut it on the streets.
We get another vignette for Crush, this time at a junkyard. He pulls the lever to a machine that crushes a car as he watches and smiles. I can't imagine why that gimmick never got over.
Jay Sledge vs. Repo Man
Sledge is on the thin side for a jobber. Repo Man attacks him before the match starts. We are reminded of how sneaky the Repo Man is. British Bulldog tells Repo Man that he's coming after him. Tree of Woe for Sledge and Repo goes to work. Repo Man looks like he can't decide what move to do next in a 30 second squash. Decides on a half crab, but then can't decide which leg. Ends up on the right leg and he gets the submission win. After the match, he chokes Sledge with his rope.
Match Rating: 1/4*
Back to the Event Center again. Skinner is here to ask if we have been keeping track of all of the victories he has been racking up. Yep, zero. Bret Hart says "excellence of execution" 3 times in about 8 seconds.
Big Boss Man vs. Glen Ruth
Boss Man with a big boot and uppercut. Glen Ruth is Thrasher from the Headbangers, although you would never be able to tell. Boss Man gets the victory with the Boss Man Slam. We now get the mysterious voice on the PA system. Boss Man looks concerned.
Match Rating: 1/4*
Ultimate Warrior vs. Brian Knobbs
The suspense was killing me. They finally announce that it will be Brian Knobbs. Warrior comes running in and clotheslines both Nasty Boys three times. The crowd actually seems to be cheering, as everyone is on their feet. The Nasty Boys double team Warrior to slow him down. For some reason Earl Hebner is allowing this to happen. Knobbs stomps on one of Warrior's wristbands. Wow, that will show him. We are less than a minute into the match and Papa Shango is already out and grabs the wristband and heads to the back. Warrior then puts Knobbs head into Sags' armpit. He's so silly. While Warrior was running the ropes, Sags hit Warrior in the back with a chair thanks to a Jimmy Hart distraction. Naturally, Warrior kicks out. Warrior gets to the ropes and starts running and hits more clotheslines. He then hits him with a shoulder tackle and the big splash and the pin. Warrior then does a double noggin knocker to Sags and Hart for good measure. Vince is selling that Papa Shango's curse has had no effect. Shango is back out in a trance. Warrior starts grabbing his stomach and falls off the apron.
Match Rating: 3/4*
Warrior is in the back and he throws up green vomit all over the doctor in one of the more iconic 1992 Superstars moments. This would all lead to a bunch of complaints from angry parents and would be the beginning of the end for Papa Shango.
Jim Brunzell & Bobby Knight vs. Beverly Brothers
The Genius is still trying to get the Legion of Sissies over. It's not working. Good to see Brunzell still working here. He even gets a nearfall on Blake. Brunzell tags in Bobby Knight and that pretty much signals the end. The Beverly Brothers finisher looks more dangerous than it does impressive. Genius now gets out the paint as they once again are painting a poor jobber's face and chest. The Beverlys were actually a pretty solid tag team, but the gimmick gets lamer by the day.
Match Rating: 1/2*
Back in the Event Center, Virgil says the competition is as tough as ever. Repo Man tells us that he's going to put the leash on British Bulldog and choke him. I smell $$$.
The Ultimate Warrior has stopped puking. Next week we get the Bushwhackers, Kamala, Undertaker and Money Inc.
The last 20 minutes or so of the show were at least entertaining, but again this is mostly quick squash matches and recycled promos.
Overall Rating: 32%
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