Hello wrestling
enthusiasts to another hard-hitting edition of Seanomaniac Wrestling Reviews.!
I feel patriotic, I feel the colours of the red, white and blue flowing through
my veins so it is time for The Great American Bash of 1997. WCW was a role, the
company was winning the rating wars, The NWO had not turned sour and a new star
was emerging in DDP along with a number of mid-carders who were sharing the
limelight. This pay per view is full of rematches from the last pay per view.
We have DDP vs Savage, Nash & Hall vs Flair & Piper, Hokuto vs Madusa
etc. It may be a night of rematches but can the matches be better than their
predecessors? Let’s find out!
Psychosis W/ Sonny Onoo vs Ultimo Dragon
Onoo had
turned on Dragon at last month’s Slamboree, costing Dragon his match against
Steve Regal for the TV Championship. Psychosis is now managed by Sonny Onoo and
this is in fact a rematch from an earlier pay per view I have covered, I am
happier this time around as we have a clear babyface in Dragon.
Lock-up and
Dragon armdrags Psychosis, drop toehold by Psychosis. Arm wringer by Psychosis,
Dragon wriggles free. Psychosis powders and ask for advice from Dragon, Dragon
seems to very popular with the crowd. Shoulder block by Psychosis, Psychosis
jacks Dragon in the face and poses. Dragon drops an elbow on Psychosis, chops
in the corner by Dragon. Handstand dropkick by Dragon, kick rush by Ultimo
Dragon. Psychosis jaw-jacks with fans, Psychosis re-enters the ring to take an
Argentine backbreaker. Dragon goes for a back body drop, Psychosis kicks Dragon
and nails a running lariat. Dragon recovers to hotshot Psychosis. Dragon misses
the slingshot plancha, Psychosis has the referee in the ring while Onoo knocks
Dragon down with a roundhouse kick.
Baseball
slide by Psychosis, Psychosis delivers a leg drop to Dragon who is caught up in
the ropes, elbows in the corner by Psychosis. Drop toehold into a La Magistral
for a two count. Backbreaker by Psychosis, Psychosis puts his feet on the ropes
during the pin, referee catches Psychosis. Dragon powders and grabs Onoo for a
suplex, Psychosis saves his manager. Dragon in the ring, catches Psychosis in
the face with a spinning sole butt, handspring elbow by Dragon. Asai Moonsault
by Ultimo Dragon, brainbuster by Dragon. Dragon lifts up Psychosis for the
tombstone, two count as Psychosis kicks out. Dragon elevates Psychosis onto the
apron, Psychosis shoulders Dragon and nails a spinning heel kick from the top
rope.
Tope suicida
by Psychosis wipes out Dragon, Dragon catches Psychosis with a hurricanrana,
Psychosis rolls through for a two count. Psychosis misses a top rope moonsault
as Dragon dropkicks Psychosis in mid-air. Dragon has Psychosis on the top rope,
hurricanrana. Dragon hooks Psychosis for the tiger suplex, Dragon is distracted
by Onoo. Psychosis takes control with a missile dropkick, two count for
Psychosis. Onoo is on the apron, Dragon sends Psychosis into Onoo who nails
Psychosis by mistake. Dragon Sleeper by Ultimo Dragon and Dragon is your
winner. Onoo runs away before Dragon gets his hands on Psychosis.
Much better
match than their previous counter, I liked Psychosis using more power moves and
posing more, showing off his charisma and the methodical approach is usually a
better way to go for a heel. Dragon showed a lot of fire and was very over with
the fans. Finish was fine, good action throughout, good stuff.
Winner:
Ultimo Dragon over Psychosis via Dragon Sleeper!
(Number One Contender’s Match) Harlem Heat W/ Sensational
Sherri vs The Steiner Brothers
The Steiners
were number one contenders before Scott’s car accident angle. Two top teams who
want to challenge and take the belts from The Outsiders. Scott and Stevie Ray
start, Scott takes down Stevie Ray. Stevie Ray comes back with a hiptoss, side
headlock from Scott. Shoulder block does not knock Stevie Ray, elbow from
Stevie Ray and Scott is down. Big boot from Stevie Ray, Stevie misses the
second boot, exploder suplex from Scott and Booker T is knocked down as The
Steiners do their signature pose.
Stevie Ray
and Booker regroup, Scott tags in Rick. Stevie Ray clubs Rick before Rick nails
a powerslam, Scott takes down Booker. Booker is legal, Booker wants Scott.
Lock-up, Scott knees Booker, right hand by Scott. Booker asks for a test of
strength, Scott is winning the war. Booker kicks Scott and applies a
full-nelson. Scott breaks the grip before Booker nails a shot to the ribs,
forearm shot from Booker. Scott fights back with a tigerbomb, cover and a two
count for Scott. Tag to Rick, thumb to the eye by Booker. Rick blocks a suplex
and drops Booker, right hand shots from Rick. Tag to Scott, military press slam
by Scott. Scott misses an ugly second rope elbow, spinaroonie from Booker.
Booker nails
a Harlem sidekick, clothesline by Booker and both men spill out to the floor.
Scott smashes Booker into the guard rail, tag to Rick. Rick clotheslines the
illegal Stevie Ray but Booker clubs Rick to the floor. Suplex on the floor by
Stevie Ray, running lariat by Stevie Ray. Cover by Booker for a two count, Ray
tags in and lays right hands into Rick. Jumping high knee by Stevie Ray, Booker
hotshots Rick. Cover by Stevie Ray for two, Stevie Ray nails Scott. Harlem
Sidekick by Booker, cover and a two count. Booker attempts another sidekick but
Rick catches Booker and slams Booker to the canvas.
Tag to
Scott, clotheslines and scoop slams galore. Belly to belly suplex by Scott on
Booker, Rick and Stevie Ray are brawling on the floor. Scott has Booker on the
top rope, Frankensteiner by Scott. Here’s Vincent and Vincent elbow drops
Booker T so, Harlem Heat win the match by disqualification. The Steiners catch
Vincent and Vincent is swiftly destroyed.
Fine tag
match, I have argued in the past that the tag team division is a bit of a mess
with turns taking place commonly. Based off last month and this month’s match,
Harlem Heat are once again heel. The heat segment was quite short but the match
was fine overall. It make sense for The NWO to not want to face The Steiners as
The Steiners had taken the titles from The Outsiders before but I am not
looking forward to another heel vs heel match.
Winners:
Harlem Heat over The Steiner Brothers via DQ!
Hugh Morrus vs Konnan
Speaking of
heel vs heel, Hugh Morrus is taking on his former Dungeon of Doom stablemate
Konnan who left the group by taking out Morrus after losing a tag match. Morrus
dropkicks Konnan in the early goings before Konnan throws Morrus to the
outside. Konnan hurls Morrus into the steel steps, stomps to the back of the
head by Konnan. Dropkick by Konnan and his rolling clothesline. Cover and a two
count for Konnan. Reverse chinlock by Konnan.
Low
dropkicks by Konnan to the face and back of the head of Morrus, Konna stretches
Morrus. Morrus slips out to unload on Konnan, Konnan powders. Konnan tastes the
steel steps and Morrus stomps on Konnan’s bald head. Spinning heel kick from
Morrus, cover and a two count. Morrus returns the favour and stretches Konnan.
Morrus transitions into a Fujiwara armbar, gutwrench suplex by Morrus. Another
Fujiwara armbar, Konnan kicks Morrus who lowers his head and Konnan applies a
stump puller before switching to a headscissors hold. Cross armbreaker by
Konnan, Konnan boots Morrus in the head over and over.
Slugfest,
Morrus wins the war. Konnan escapes a scoop slam, Morrus goes back for a
Fujiwara armbar. Konnan kicks off Morrus, O’Connor roll by Konnan for two.
Powerslam by Morrus, Morrus goes for No Laughing Matter. Konnan trips Morrus,
German suplex and mercifully, Konnan applies The Tequila Sunrise.
Garbage, a
lot of rest holds from wrestlers who could not keep the match interesting doing
just rest holds. No reaction as both our heels and the finish is laughable as
Morrus perches on the top rope for The NO Laughing Matter and it looks like
Konnan is going to move out of the way but Morrus waits… and waits… and waits….
Until Konnan decides that he has to trip Morrus which looks so bad for both
men, just awful stuff.
Winner:
Konnan over Hugh Morrus via Tequila Sunrise!
Public Enemy & Mean Gene
They bring a table with them, Public Enemy are not on the
card. Public Enemy are not happy about their position in the company, they want
to be number one contenders and they want a piece of Harlem Heat. Rather
pointless.
Wrath W/ Mortis & James Vandenberg vs Glacier
Shao Kahn wannabe Wrath takes on Sub-Zero wannabe Glacier
with Mortis handcuffed to the ringpost. Shang Tsung wannabe Vandenberg is also
ringside for the match, the Mortal Kombat thing just did not work in WCW at the
time due to the popularity of The NWO. This feud has been garbage but I do
enjoy the costumes and the entrances. Glacier wants his sacred helmet back for
the devilish Wrath and his associates.
Lock-up, Wrath cheap shots Glacier over and over. More kicks
and elbows from Wrath, Glacier dodges Wrath and nails a martial arts like rush.
Spinkick and a thrust chop, Glacier asks Wrath to bring it, shuffle sidekick
from Glacier and a nice dropkick. Wrath is on the floor, plancha by Glacier.
Palm strikes to the face of Wrath, Vandenberg taunts Glacier, sidekick to the
face of Wrath. Wrath crumbles on the floor. Wrath suckers in Glacier and
Glacier eats the guard rail. Glacier recovers to send Wrath into the steel
steps. Glacier nails a diving chop from the apron. Glacier kicks Wrath in the
corner, Irish whip and Glacier misses a splash.
Wrath hotshots Glacier throat first onto the top rope, stomps
in the corner by Wrath. Sleeper hold by Wrath, Glacier eventually fights out of
the hold. Wrath Irish whips Glacier, Glacier misses a crossbody and Glacier
falls to the floor. Wrath nails an apron rolling senton, Wrath is on the top
rope. Flying clothesline, arrogant cover from Wrath. Wrath slaps Glacier over
and over, Glacier blocks and grabs a choke hold on Wrath. Wrath fights out with
a knee, backbreaker by Wrath. Wrath misses an elbow from the middle rope,
Glacier sweeps the legs of Wrath, back body drop.
Reverse spinning elbow, two count for Glacier. Wrath stops
Glacier and nails a sidewalk slam. Glacier crotches Wrath, superplex by
Glacier. Mortis is on the apron, Glacier smashes Mortis. Glacier walks into a
back suplex from Wrath, Vandenberg is on the apron. Mortis tries throwing Wrath
the chain, Glacier grabs the chain, Chronic Kick by Glacier and Glacier defeats
Wrath. In the chaos, Vandenberg steals the key to the handcuffs from Nick
Patrick. Mortis attacks Glacier with the handcuffs.
Another garbage match, they tried but this was never going to
be anything resembling good. Glacier was green and it shows in his offence
while Wrath should never be throwing kicks. Finish was sloppy with the chain,
the best variation I have seen of the chain throw finish is Shamrock vs Rock in
The Survivor Series tournament match, Bossman made it look like a genuine
accident when Rock caught the nightstick over Shamrock but this was just dumb.
Mortis hurls the chain miles over Wrath who is standing next to him, bad stuff
all around.
Winner:
Glacier over Wrath via Chain shot!
(WCW Women’s Championship Match) Madusa vs Akira Hokuto © W/
Sonny Onoo
It could be Madusa’s final match if she loses this match.
Madusa had been chasing Hokuto for some time with little interruptions from the
likes of Luna. The women’s championship is quite the nice belt, I do like the
design.
Hokuto spits on and slaps Madusa, hair-pull by Hokuto.
Another hair-pull, Hokuto steps on Madusa’s head. Hokuto chokes Madusa in the
corner and nails a two-handed throat toss. Hokuto is running through all her
offence from their previous match. Hokuto chokes Madusa using the ropes and
pulling on the challenger’s hair. Piledriver and Hokuto steps on the face of
Madusa. Irish whip by Hokuto, Madusa counters with a hairslam and a series of
missile dropkicks. Madusa gets a two count her efforts, right hands in the
corner by Madusa.
Hokuto grabs Madusa by the throat, foot choke in the corner
by Hokuto. Scoop slam by Hokuto, knee across the throat. Hokuto looks for a leg
lock, Hokuto bites the foot of Madusa. Madusa reverses an Irish whip for a
roundhouse kick, series of kicks and a snapmare from Madusa. Hokuto catches
Madusa for a small package, two count
for the champion. Madusa comes back with a massive double axe handle but Madusa
is clutching her left knee. Shin breaker by Hokuto on the damaged knee. Romero
Special from Hokuto, Hokuto breaks the hold and scores with a northern lights
suplex, two count for Hokuto.
Handstand headscissors by Madusa, powerbomb and a two count
for Madusa. Hokuto will not let go of Madusa, Hokuto places Madusa on the top
rope. Hokuto nails a top rope superplex, Hokuto gets a two count. Madusa finds
herself in a leg lock, Madusa fights and screams but makes it to the ropes.
Hokuto misses a top rope dropkick, German Suplex by Madusa. Onoo pulls on
Madusa’s injured leg to break the pin. Hokuto steps all over the injured leg.
Scoop slam from Hokuto, Madusa blocks a splash with her knees.
Clothesline by Madusa, Madusa tries for a back suplex but
Madusa’s knee buckles and Hokuto wins with a brainbuster to retain the
championship. Hokuto bites and rips at the knee of Madusa, per stipulation of
the match, Madusa must retire as her career comes to an end.
A good little match, Hokuto is a whole other level of heel. I
liked the story of tweaking her knee and leading into the finish but they used
it in a strange way. A better way to go about it which was what I thought would
have been clever was Onoo attacking and pulling the leg of Madusa during the
German Suplex. However, they had the match continue and Madusa collapse in a
way that was not clear and basically, Hokuto beats her clean. No reaction for the
retirement and Mean Gene is awkwardly shoved into our face trying to ask Madusa
about the end of her career. Just very lazy and in poor taste written angle.
Winner:
Hokuto over Madusa via Brainbuster!
(Deathmatch) Chris Benoit vs Meng
A rematch from the last pay per view, Benoit starts hot with
a suicide dive into Meng, Diving Headbutt by Benoit. Crippler Crossface but
Meng powers up to his feet and places Meng on the top rope. Meng tosses Benoit
across the ring, Benoit recovers for a low dropkick, Benoit tries for a figure
four, Meng reaches for The Tonga Death Grip so Benoit catches the arm and
applies a Crossface. Meng reaches the rope even though there should be no break
(WCW does not follow its own rules). Meng kicks Benoit’s head off, Benoit trips
Meng off an Irish whip. Benoit attempts and nails a suplex which drops Meng
across the top rope.
Meng ties Benoit in the tree of woe and kicks the crap out of
Benoit. Chops by both men, Meng wins the war. Spinebuster by Meng, boot to the
jaw by Meng. Dragon sleeper by Meng, chops by Benoit but Meng is too strong.
Scoop slam and splash by Meng, Meng covers Benoit like a twat (Hate when
wrestlers pin their opponent when a match has no pin-falls). Benoit survives
the splash but eats a nasty superkick from Meng. Benoit sends Meng into the
guard rail and in the ring, Benoit nails a German suplex. Meng gets up at nine,
another German suplex by Benoit. Benoit stomps Meng to the floor, Meng rolls
into the ring and scores with an inverted atomic drop.
Tonga Death Grip, Benoit is hanged by Meng and escapes
barely. Benoit fires up on the floor, Meng puts down Benoit with a headbutt.
Reverse chinlock by Meng, snapmare and a reverse chinlock by Meng. Foot stomp
to the head by Meng, forearm shots and a back suplex. Meng misses a middle rope
splash, Benoit drives down Meng for a Crippler Crossface. Meng reaches the
ropes, Benoit has The Crippler Crossface again! Meng clubs down Benoit, dragon
screw legwhip by Benoit. Crippler Crossface by Benoit, Meng sits in the hold
for an eternity. All of a sudden, Nick Patrick calls for the bell as Meng has
passed out to The Crippler Crossface.
Not as good as their first encounter, there was a lot more
drama and excitement attached to the first match. I did not feel the
desperation of the match for Benoit, the ending came out of nowhere for me as
Meng sat in the hold for what seemed like an eternity. It was a good physical
contest from both men that suffered from a lack of drama and emotion.
Winner: Benoit
over Meng via Crippler Crossface!
Kevin Greene vs Mongo W/ Debra McMichael
Two former footballers going at it, Mongo has been in WCW for
a number of months as a member of The Four Horseman while Greene came in for a
six man tag match at last month’s Slamboree where Greene was allowed to be
protected. This is a singles match and this could be a catastrophe.
Greene sprints to the ring, nails a forearm and a dropkick.
Clothesline on Mongo, forearm shots and Mongo powders to the floor. Mongo
jaw-jacks with fans to stall for time, Mongo lures Greene to the floor, Mongo
works the leg and rubs Greene’s face into the mat. Apparently, we have Kevin
Greene’s mother at ringside, Momma Greene slaps Mongo with a purse, Greene
tosses Mongo into the steel steps. Greene checks on his mother and turns to
Mongo, Mongo stomps all over Greene and the leg. Punt to the ribs by Mongo and
more posing.
Neckbreaker by Mongo, cover and a two count for Mongo. Irish
whip, Greene nails a Lou Thesz Press, right hands to Mongo’s head. Mongo nails
a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker, chops by Mongo. Big shots in the corner by Mongo,
ten punches in the corner from Greene but Mongo counters with an inverted
atomic drop and a dropkick. Two count for Mongo, hard Irish whip by Mongo.
Mongo chokes Greene in the corner, Greene kicks away Mongo. Greene nails a
flying shoulder tackle, cover and Mongo puts his feet on the bottom rope.
Greene clotheslines Mongo to the floor.
Greene stomps on Mongo, scoop slam on the floor. Debra tries
to distract Greene but it does not work, Greene Irish whips Mongo into the
corner. Greene calls for the end, Mongo sidesteps Greene’s splash. Chops on the
back and a choke hold by Mongo. Debra is on the apron, Jeff Jarrett comes down
and clocks Mongo with the briefcase by mistake. Greene covers Mongo for the
win.
Not an abomination, I love Mongo way too much to be that
harsh. Mongo was able to get through this without Greene looking like a fool.
The finish continues the dissension between The Four Horseman. Not a huge fan
of that story, Benoit and Flair are the most interesting members and they are
doing their own thing. So, we have Jarrett and Mongo at one another’s throats
and I’d love to see it all end now.
Winner:
Kevin Greene over Mongo via Briefcase Shot!
(WCW Tag Team Championship Match) The Outsiders © W/ Syxx vs
Ric Flair & Scott Hall
Nash & Hall are accompanied by their buddy Syxx, The
Outsiders had their hottest match since their debut match at Bash at The Beach,
it was their six-man tag at Slamboree. Tonight, they face Piper and Flair which
has the potential to be just as special.
Flair and Hall to start, toothpick spot from Hall. Kick and
right hand from Hall, right hands from Hall. Chops from Flair, right hands and
Hall is down. Hall powders and talks strategy. Lock-up, Flair flip and Nash
nails a big boot. Cover by Hall for a two count, Flair blocks a right hand and
chops back at Hall. Syxx grabs Flair’s foot and Hall nails a clothesline for
two. Tag to Kevin Nash, knees in the corner by Nash. Elbows to Flair, right
hand knocks down Flair. Irish whip and a huge sidewalk slam. Cover and two
count for Nash. Snake eyes by Nash and a cheap shot from Hall.
Flair low blows Nash as the referee is with Hall. Flair tags
Piper, Piper decks Hall and eye pokes Nash. Sleeper on Hall, Hall counters by
dropping Piper on the top rope, both men are down. Flair wants back into the
match, Syxx nails Piper with a spinning heel kick as Flair is with the referee.
Flair attacks Syxx in the rampway and Piper is all alone against The Outsiders.
Cover by Hall and Piper kicks out at two. Knee by Nash and Nash begins
pummelling Piper. Hall and Nash put the boots to Piper, Piper continues to take
punishment from the hands of Hall.
Piper stands bravely and asks Nash to bring it, Piper eats
knees in the corners from Nash. Piper battles back Hall and Nash, Irish whip by
Piper. Nash reverses, Hall clubs Piper and Nash delivers a big boot. Outsider’s
Edge and Piper does not kick out as Hall and Nash emerge victorious.
Going into the match, I was interested to see how Piper and
Flair would do against Hall and Nash and if Hall & Nash were to win, how
would it happen? Well, Flair was in the match for only a short while and the
finish puts over Hall and Nash strong which is nice to see these guys being
treated as top level threats considering they did a job as the last pay per
view. Will this lead to Piper vs Flair? There is a strong chance and I can tell
you I am not looking forward to a match between those two. Also, we could have
another Harlem Heat turn as they will face The Outsiders in a match that I have
seen and its variations multiple times now. Something new please!
Winners:
Hall & Nash over Flair & Piper via Outsider’s Edge!
Macho Man Randy Savage W/ Miss Elizabeth vs DDP W/ Kimberley
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DDP and Savage have been at one another’s throats for months.
DDP was climbing the ranks of WCW and Savage would not give The Master Of The
Diamond Cutter the time of day. It got personal as Savage would out DDP’s wife
Kimberley for posing for Playboy and The NWO would spray paint Kimberley while
Savage would attack DDP. They main evented Spring Stampede in a great match
that was overshadowed by dissension in The NWO. DDP scored a huge win over
Savage and I felt it was lost among The NWO crap like Nick Patrick leaving the
group and Bischoff being smacked around by Savage. Also, I thought Savage
should have went over in the first match to build anticipation for DDP’s
victory but I am not the booker so let’s get this match underway.
DDP comes through the crowd and mauls Savage. DDP has taped
up ribs due to attacks from Savage and The NWO. Savage slips out of The Diamond
Cutter, DDP nails a plancha on Savage and immediately, clutches his ribs.
Savage is now on offence, DDP recovers to bounce Savage off the guard rail.
Savage hides behind Elizabeth, DDP gives chase and nails a clothesline. DDP is
climbing to the top rope, diving clothesline. DDP hurls Savage to the floor,
Savage rakes the eyes and Savage clotheslines DDP into the crowd. Savage works
the ribs, dropping DDP onto the guard rail. DDP is introduced to chairs, DDP
returns the favour by slamming Savage into a wall and some doors. DDP has a
crutch waiting for Savage, crutch to the ribs and across the back.
DDP and Savage throw bombs as they make their way from the
crowd back to the ringside area. Savage drops DDP on his ribs, DDP is sent into
the steel steps. Savage has a powder from Elizabeth, DDP is blinded by the
powder and hit with an object in the head. Savage rips at the ribs and goes to
work. Savage decks the referee and nails a piledriver? Why?
Savage continues decking DDP, DDP gets to his feet and nails
a headbutt. Savage stomps DDP in the corner, left straight shots from Savage.
Savage chokes DDP and Savage throws out another referee. DDP has a second-wind,
rights by DDP but Savage blocks with an elbow and nails two clotheslines. DDP
is knocked to the floor, Savage threatens Kimberley. Third referee is
protecting Kimberley, Savage and DDP battle to the ramp and the side of the
stage. DDP bundles Savage into what is called a VIP area.
Flowers to the head by DDP, scoop slam through a table by
DDP. DDP chokes Savage with his shirt as they make their way towards the ramp.
DDP trips Savage and drags Savage groin first into the ringpost. Styles Clash
by DDP, Savage nails a jawbreaker and DDP powders to the floor. DDP tastes the
steps for a second time, Savage is ripping up the safety mats. Savage was
thinking piledriver but Nick Patrick saves DDP. Savage kills Patrick and a
cameraman, DDP wallops Savage with a chair shot. DDP hurls Savage into the
ring.
Savage scores with a low blow, Savage attempts a suplex but
DDP slides out and nails a Diamond Cutter. DDP is prevented from winning as
Scott Hall stomps on the head of Nick Patrick. Savage drills DDP with Hall’s
tag team championship and Hall nails The Outsider’s Edge. Savage nails his
Elbow Drop, Hall forces Nick Patrick to count the pin-fall.
Not as intense as The Spring Stampede match but a decent
match nonetheless. Savage worked the ribs of DDP, DDP showed a lot of fire, you
had the brawling through the crowd, it was a bit much as they fought in the VIP
area, it looked cartoony almost the way that area was set up. Savage’s insane
character is entertaining but hinges on silly, I like aspects like wanting to
take out DDP with a piledriver on the unprotected concrete floor but the
attacking of the multiple referees is something that I see as unnecessary. The
finish was what should have took place the first time these two squared off
with Savage going over to build up DDP’s eventual win. With this, we are tied
one a piece.
Winner:
Savage over DDP via Elbow Drop!
WCW’s Great American Bash of 1997 featured a lot of matches
that were rematches from the last two month’s pay per views and suffered as
many of the rematches were simply not as good as the first encounters. The two
main events of DDP vs Savage and The Outsiders vs Hall & Nash did not have
a hot crowd and an intensity to them like the matches at Spring Stampede and
Slamboree, respectively. Benoit vs Meng was not as dramatic as the first
deathmatch, Madusa’s retirement match did not achieve the desired reaction. The
tag team scene is not floundering, I am sure it consists of the champions,
Harlem Heat, The Steiners and nobody else.
Konnan and Hugh Morrus was horrific and the bright spark on
the card is Dragon vs Psychosis who had a good match (No real surprise there).
My verdict is The Great American Bash is not a good pay per view, watch it only
for the continuation of DDP vs Savage. Everything else you can give a miss.
Thanks for reading and remember: There’s always another night!
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