7. Kevin Von Erich vs King Kong Bundy

I loved how Kevin picked up a kid in the crowd and carried her to the ring. This is Kevin's debut with no boots. I liked this match, but it wasn't incredible.. I couldn't believe Kevin wanted a test of strength with the big man. Though we got a neat Billy Robinson escape from it. Bundy did a good job putting his weight on Kevin and working Kevin's back. The beginning stages of the match was neat with Kevin sticking and moving. Overall, I liked the match, and am going to give it a mild endorsement.

int: Kevin Von Erich

Kevin Von Erich vs. King Kong Bundy (5/30/82)

 

Kevin is making his debut here working barefoot to give him more speed and that is a great gimmick. Kevin & Bundy have good chemistry together and this was one of their early matches where Kevin shows that he can really work against a big man. I loved the reversal of the test of strength with a dropkick that would piss Bundy off so he would slam him on the hard wood floor. I loved the finish of this with Kevin hitting a beautiful springboard 180 splash off the top rope and I think this match deserves consideration for a nomination.

I think this is a pretty easy nomination. Bundy was really good at showing slow-burning anger, and Kevin is Kevin, he is the kind of really athletic opponent who could frustrate Bundy and get that anger out of him. When he does, Bundy really lays a heavy beating on him. The historic benefit of this being Kevin's first match wrestling barefoot is a great added bonus. Also neat to see Bundy when he had hair. He actually looks a lot like what I would probably look like if I weighed 450 lbs.

 

[Romdam 3]