Posted July 29, 201114 yr comment_5478225 This has an interesting feel because it's a studio match. As an arena match I don't know if I would nominate this, but I thought this worked well in the "champ v. upstart" tv match setting. Bock is cocky early, ends up paying for it, Rheingans makes a run, Bock cuts him off, repeat. It's a solid formula that worked. There were not a lot of big spots in this but the speed of Rheingans mat stuff got the crowd going and the big run of offense that Rheingans ran through at the end was exciting and looked good with Bock bumping huge. I also loved the fucking knuckle lock monkey flip spot in this which looked smooth as hell. A unique feel for an AWA match which could help this despite the fact that it's far from a high end Bockwinkel match.
May 23, 201213 yr comment_5503561 Nick Bockwinkel v. Brad Rheingans Solid Nomination - AWA Sampler: Brad Rheingans - I really enjoyed this one. As the champ vs. underdog goes, Brad was hanging tough with Nick throughout the entire match. Loved Brad getting the advantage with the armbar and Nick finding nifty ways to get out and then caught again. If I had to watch this or Edwards-Elgin, I would rather watch this every single time.
May 26, 201213 yr Author comment_5504023 Less positive of this than the others but the only date I can find for an ASW match between these two is July 3 1983. May want to wait on Khawk or Kris to confirm
