Goddamn was this awesome, easily the best T.A, II or Neidhart match I have ever seen, and fucking with best of Butch Reed. Both faces are great as FIP's and as hot tag guys. II is especially amazing at fired up babyfaces. Reed and Neidhart are a super fun heel team and Reed is of course great. I loved the finish with Neidhart ripping off II's mask and discovering a second mask, plus the shining wizard by II ruled. DVD selection without a doubt and will probably finish in my top ten.

This was frickin fantastic. The stoogeing early was really well done. The test of strength with Magnum and Neidhardt I was wondering who was going to win it. Magnum took a fantastic beating as the fip. My only complaint was that he should have milked the tag a tad more. Wrestling II's hot tag was amazing. The shuffle, the head twirling, rapid fire punches and kicks. It was just awesome. The finish with the double mask was great. This should be an easy nomination.

For reference, this was 12/25/83

Holy fuck this was spectacular. This may be fucking up my judgement on everything else is really now my standards have been raised too high. This was better than MX v RnR match that I watched earlier.

 

Butch Reed stooges like a pro here. TA's section with Neidhart was better than one would possibly expect. TA's bumping around as face in peril section was great too. II comes in as hot tag and his old guy fired up babyface stuff is for lack of better word endearing. He gets cut off and the heels beat on him and he has a nice FIP section as well. Elaborate finish was awesome.

Steel Cage Match for the Mid-South Tag Titles: Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart & “Hacksaw” Butch Reed © vs. Magnum TA & Mr. Wrestling II (12/25/83)

 

Carl Fergie referees for the first time here and this match earns him a full-time job. There isn’t much more I can add here as this is a tremendous match with everyone working their ass off and looking great. The finish was one of the best we have on the set.