Posted August 22, 200718 yr comment_5420966 Really fun match, Bockwinkle doesn't do much but bump, but he bumps well, Dusty bleeds and has amazing strike combos, at one point he does a violence party with an elbow, punch, forearm, side elbow combo. Worth putting on a disc
September 26, 200718 yr comment_5422225 AWA World Heavyweight Title: Nick Bockwinkel © vs. “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes (5/20/83) DiBiase comes out before the match and challenges the winner for a title match. Bock brings his methodical style here and is a different opponent for Dusty at this time. Dusty is so great here doing his stuff and Boesch saying on commentary that Dusty has to stay fat to be effective was tremendous. Bock does what he does best here and that is bump like a motherfucker plus selling his ass off although he was really effective with his offense. Dusty’s selling before his comeback was so great and his violence party section was beyond awesome. Dusty started working towards the figure-four but after a ref bump, DiBiase came in and KOed Dusty with his “broken hand” and Bock made the cover for the win. Dusty blades the top of his head and the blood just pours out. This was really solid as Dusty was on fire here and it’s worth going on the block.
November 13, 200717 yr comment_5423887 I liked this match, but wasn't blown away by it. I thought Bockwinkle was great in his stooging and bumping around for Dusty. It showed Bock's lack of ego to do it for an NWA mainstay. Dusty was great at being Dusty. His offense was really fun to watch. His charisma was tremendous as well. Dusty's offense was so exciting it made Bock's pale by comparison. I'm glad Dusty had control a lot of the match. Overall, I liked it but it feels like a low end nomination.
