Holy crap this was amazing. It's basically your 1998 Jerry Lawler vs Bill Dundee match. Where it's a match based around great punches, super intesity, great crowd psychology, cheating behind the refs back, and heat. The only thing missing was Gordman getting on the mike and talking shit during the match. Both wrestlers were tremendous in this. Lothario is making a run here as an ultimate baby face. I'd like someone to make an Observer HOF punch list to compare him to others in the HOF and guys on the ballot. 4 1/4*

The single best part of the match was the uppercut in the corner. I do think things went a little long in the tooth as things went on (not that it was long but the dramatic moment kind of fizzled after Lothario got the chain after a great heat and comeback) but it's a huge testament that the crowd didn't think so. They were hot for everything.