Posted April 16, 200817 yr comment_5430701 CWA TV Title: “Dirty” Dutch Mantell © vs. Kevin Sullivan (5/16/81) Sullivan embarrassed Dutch on the mat early so Dutch started firing punches sending Sullivan to the floor to regroup. This would turn into a styles clash as Sullivan wanted to keep it on the mat while Dutch tried to roughhouse it but Sullivan flipped the script and threw Dutch to the floor where he would post him then rammed him into the table. Sullivan then starts biting and punching as he kept the pressure on Dutch. Dutch would try to fight back but Sullivan unloaded with some great right hands. Dutch would come back hitting an atomic drop but missed a diving elbow with Sullivan headbutting him into the ropes. Dutch would get a sunset flip though for a nearfall and another one after a missed bodyslam by Sullivan. Sullivan would then hit a beautiful monkey flip before it would turn into a slugfest and Dutch using his straps on his tights to choke Sullivan. Sullivan was trying his best to leave the ring but would throw Dutch into Jimmy Hart on the apron and hit an O’Connor Roll for the win. This was a really fun TV match and a nomination.
May 13, 200817 yr comment_5431272 Dutch Mantell vs. Kevin Sullivan I'm liking this so far. I was digging the hooking on the mat. Mantell's punches were gold. I loved Mantell's knee drop. Sullivan was a vicious little bastard with his punches and kicks. It was neat so see Dutch start heeling it up and it sorta costs Mantell the match. I thought this solid stuff and I'll give it a mild endorsement. Mantell was great at leading this.
May 15, 200817 yr comment_5431302 Man is bodybuilder Sullivan creepy, muscles in places people shouldn't have muscles. This was a blast, I loved all the early matwork which broke down and I also dug all the little cheating moves. This goes on
August 1, 200817 yr comment_5433474 There is a better looking version on Memphis 3/81-6/81. Maybe Bix knows of an even better version. Anyway. this has to go on. I enjoyed this as much, if not more, than Dundee-Rich. You know, in an era of blatant interference, I really dug the ending and Dutch's interview after the match has to be included.
August 1, 200817 yr comment_5433478 Memphis TV (Louisville feed) 5/16 & 5/23/81 should have a better copy.
