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Witlon said:

"I was reminded recently that he didn't even get nominated last time, and that is just a bit of a travesty. He was one of the most transcendent stars of the 1980s, especially in Mid South and had an undeniable charisma in the ring, and out. There's some great matches sprinkled in there, too."

Damn, didn't realize JYD wasn't nominated last time, which is kinda surprising even if he is considered a poor worker, because interest in 80s wrestling was pretty high around here. Beyond his Mid South stuff, I would suggest looking into what there is of his Big Daddy Ritter heel run from late-70s Stampede. Highlights include one good bloody brawl with Paddy Ryan and lots of great heeling in matches and interviews

I've been watching a lot of 80s WWF and have been loving JYD. He's like a more loveable version of Rock N Wrestling era Hogan. Can someone recommend some key Mid South stuff of his?

On 2/24/2025 at 4:23 PM, club said:

I've been watching a lot of 80s WWF and have been loving JYD. He's like a more loveable version of Rock N Wrestling era Hogan. Can someone recommend some key Mid South stuff of his?

I've been watching Mid South for the first time so I thought I would chime in. If you're still interested, the DVDVR voted on these being his top matches in Mid-South:
Junkyard Dog vs. Nick Bockwinkel ( 6/11/1982 ) 
Junkyard Dog & Mr. Olympia vs. Ted DiBiase & Hacksaw Duggan ( 8/18/1982 )
Junkyard Dog & Mr. Olympia vs. Ted DiBiase & Matt Borne (Loser Leaves Town) ( 10/27/1982 ) 
Mr. Wrestling II & Junkyard Dog vs. Matt Borne & Ted DiBiase ( 2/16/1983 )

Some others that I enjoyed include: 
Nick Bockwinkel vs. Junkyard Dog (1982/05/14)
Junkyard Dog vs. Ted DiBiase - North American Title 6/24/82
Junk Yard Dog & Jim Duggan vs Midnight Express 08.04.84

 

On 7/13/2025 at 12:32 AM, G. Badger said:

I've been watching Mid South for the first time so I thought I would chime in. If you're still interested, the DVDVR voted on these being his top matches in Mid-South:
Junkyard Dog vs. Nick Bockwinkel ( 6/11/1982 ) 
Junkyard Dog & Mr. Olympia vs. Ted DiBiase & Hacksaw Duggan ( 8/18/1982 )
Junkyard Dog & Mr. Olympia vs. Ted DiBiase & Matt Borne (Loser Leaves Town) ( 10/27/1982 ) 
Mr. Wrestling II & Junkyard Dog vs. Matt Borne & Ted DiBiase ( 2/16/1983 )

Some others that I enjoyed include: 
Nick Bockwinkel vs. Junkyard Dog (1982/05/14)
Junkyard Dog vs. Ted DiBiase - North American Title 6/24/82
Junk Yard Dog & Jim Duggan vs Midnight Express 08.04.84

 

Fabulous, thank you! The Bock match is a great one.