Midnight Express vs. Rock N Roll Express (15:45)
- Nothing much going on in the early part. However, Gibson trying to rip out Stan Lan'e arm from his socket was pretty cool as Lane collided with Eaton. Most of the match is spent with Lane and Eaton bumping and selling for the RNR. Later on, Gibson plays FIP and the MX take over and even though they have only been tagging with each other for a couple of months, the MX is looking fluid but not really working together. It appears like they are each working a different match even though this is pretty damn good. Just an observation. Screwy ending as we are accustomed to but this is probably the best match I have seen the RNR have with Lane/Eaton.

(NWA TV 4/87 - 5/87 Disc 3)

This feels like a solid nomination to me. The match starts with a real struggle early. Both teams fighting for the advantage. It eventually morphs into a Rock N Roll shine segment. Gibson's arm work is pretty gritty. I loved the whirlly bird attempted tag by Lane. A lot of quick tags in and out by the Rock N Roll. Eaton eventually nails Gibson with a belly to Back to gain control. It's a heat segment time and the MX focus on Gibson's neck since he's FIP. This was good too. They build to a finish. Overall another good match between the teams.

Is this studio or arena?

It's in studio in a tournament for the U.S tag titles.

US Tag Titles Tournament - Semifinals: The Midnight Express ("Beautiful" Bobby Eaton & "Sweet" Stan Lane) vs. The Rock n Roll Express (Robert Gibson & Ricky Morton) (5/9/87)

This rivalry is reborn now with Stan Lane involved. Lane being involved means we get even more crazy bumps from the MX and they pinball all over the place for the RnR. Morton did this insane tope suicida to the floor on Eaton which could've been a disaster if he hit the concrete. RnR are just on fire here before Gibson would get caught and Eaton nuked him with the Alabama Jam. Gibson does fine as FIP but not as dynamic as Morton who got the hot tag and ran wild before it turned into a 4-way brawl. Lane ate a Double Dropkick then Eaton who crashed into Teddy Long. Gibson & Eaton brawl on the floor as Scrappy McGowan counts out Lane but Teddy Long said that Lane's foot was on the rope which it was then Morton backdropped Lane over the top rope for the DQ. Way too cute of a finish but this was a strong TV match and is a fairly easy nomination.