Bounty Match: "Hangman" Bobby Jaggers vs. Tom Zenk (2/15/86)

Jaggers put a bounty out on Zenk's head and is now trying to collect his own bounty which is interesting. The match started with a good pace until Zenk took control on the mat working holds. You could see where Zenk had potential as he was only in his 2nd year plus he had a good look and Jaggers made him look good bumping and selling for him. Zenk was really keying on Jaggers' left arm here with Bobby selling strongly. Jaggers though would catch Zenk with a shot then dropped a big elbow along with grabbing the trunks got the 1st fall. Jaggers then cuts a promo between falls about Zenk. The 2nd fall picked up with Zenk going back to work on Jaggers' left arm but Jaggers would take it to the floor where he threw Zenk into the steps then slammed him on the floor. Jaggers kept up the abuse on Zenk when he came back into the ring hitting his big elbow again but this time Zenk kicked out. Jaggers continued trying to put Zenk away but Zenk kept fighting back and eventually got a sunset flip to even the falls. Zenk & Brady Boone then cut a promo between the falls about the Japan trip. The 3rd fall started up with Jaggers working over Zenk trying to get a pinfall to keep his money but Zenk is pesky and keeps fighting back until the match ends in a draw. This was a fun little match and I'll pass it on as a low-end nomination.

Man, I don't normally complain about Portland matches being too long but this was too long. I liked the first fall with the arm work. I liked the beginning of the 2nd fall but then Jaggers went into the holds and Zenk wasn't doing enough in between to keep me interested. If this was really action packed and had those memorable moments, I would keep it. As is, I think this can go on the forgotten pile.