Original Airdate: Saturday, July 30th, 1994
Ocean City Convention Center
Ocean City, Maryland
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Hey, I think something actually happens on this episode.
Diesel vs. Dave Thornberg
Diesel comes out aggressively and then hits a side suplex. He comes back with a big splash on the ropes and a big boot to the face. He stands on Thornberg and the ref counts even though he keeps lifting up his shoulders. I'm not sure why he didn't do the Jackknife there. Michaels jumps off the chest of Thornberg to give Diesel a high five.
Match Rating: 1/4*
We get an Undertaker/Undertaker hype video.
WWF Championship Match
Bob Backlund vs. Bret Hart
They go face to face and share a few words as we go into a commercial break. Backlund is a little more aggressive than normal, although I feel like we haven't seen him in forever. Bret now goes to the mat and works on the arm and shoulder of Backlund. Backlund is able to hit a piledriver and both men are down. We get another commercial break and when was the last time there was a two commercial break match on Superstars? Both guys look like they're in the final minutes of a 60 minute draw here. Backlund bridges out of some pin attempts, which is pretty impressive, even if he isn't as old as they treat him. Bret trips over Backlund as he's running the ropes and he falls out of the ring. Backlund throws him back in and gets a 2 count. Backlund goes for the inside cradle and gets a 2 count. Bret does one of his own and gets the victory. Backlund is like the one guy Bret couldn't have a great match with. After the match, they shake hands, but then we get the beginning of the best thing in Backlund's career. Bret goes to shake his hand again, but Backlund slaps him and puts him in the Crossface Chicken Wing. This seems like such weird timing for all of this to go down, but it at least made Backlund interesting. The match was decent, but Backlund is just really boring. Everything after was gold.
Match Rating: **1/4
It's time for a SummerSlam report and we hear from Owen Hart and Jim Neidhart. Owen talks about beating him up in the dungeon. They officially announce Tatanka vs. Lex Luger.
Adam Bomb vs. Joey Sollins
Somehow the Kwang feud is still going on, which would totally have been the pre-show match in the Free For All era. Lots of people walking around either to or from their seats during this one. Bomb hits a dropkick and pump handle slam for the victory. This guest announcer kid is 1994 WWF fan in a nutshell.
Match Rating: 1/4*
1-2-3 Kid is demanding a rematch against Jeff Jarrett and we're getting it here on Superstars. No complaints there.
Fake Undertaker vs. Brian Hardy
My time is drawing nearer for this crap main event to try its best to ruin an otherwise fun show. Anyways, the Faker hits a leaping clothesline and the Tombstone for the victory. Make it stop.
Match Rating: 1/4*
Every house show they are picking fans to be guest managers, ring announcer and you may even get to hold the flag for Lex Luger!
Now it's time for Leslie Nielsen and Dominos. Don't worry, it's to be continued. Next week Lex Luger is in the Heartbreak Hotel.
Well, nothing ever really happens on this show and something major happened. Not only was the WWF title defended, but it set up a future pay-per-view and a new spin on a very stale character. The rest of the show was 1994 filler, but at least 25% of the show was based around Backlund and Bret.
Overall Rating: 52%
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