3. Freebirds vs Iceman Parsons, Kevin, + David Von Erich

 

Kevin showing a ton of fire early. I loved the spot where Kevin gave Gordy a headbutt and got nothing, so he slammed Gordy's head into Parson's head and Gordy sold it huge. All 6 wrestlers looked good here. David's FIP work was great and this might have been the best that I've seem him look so far. The Freebirds built the heat on DVE like the masters that the Birds are. Kevin's work on the apron made David's FIP work even better. I thought the finish was neat. This kicked all sorts of ass and a slam dunk nomination.

The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry “Bamm Bamm” Gordy, Michael Hayes, & Buddy Roberts) vs. Iceman King Parsons, David & Kevin Von Erich (5/13/83)

 

Great heat for this match as everyone pretty much hates each other especially the faces on the Birds. I echo shoe’s sentiments on the Gordy headbutt exchange as it was awesome to see him sell Iceman’s blow. David played FIP here and just got his ass kicked selling like crazy by all 3 Birds. Hayes would get into some altercation on the floor with a fan that was a distraction for a few seconds but the match kept going along. David’s partners selling for him to get a tag was great here especially Kevin who made it seem life or death. Iceman would get the hot tag leading to a 6-way brawl with Roberts hitting Iceman flush as he tried to get an O’Connor Roll on Gordy to get the win. This was a damn solid match and another easy nomination.

This is a set that will be loaded with great six-mans, but I'm sure it won't hurt to throw another on the block. The faces get the jump on the Birds at the bell. The Freebirds bail to the outside for a while, trying to get safe entrance into the match, but the face team still ends up dominating early, with some great Hayes stooging, Iceman lighting up Roberts, and the usual greatness from Kevin and Gordy. But the real fun surprise here is David. I didn't really dig his work in this period, but he looked really good here, which certainly helps since he spent much of the match as face-in-peril. Looked sharp on offense and was also great taking a beating. A lot of really well-done near tags and false tags, too. Everyone was really working overtime to get David's and Kevin's hands as close as possible while making it look like the Freebirds were doing everything in their power to keep the tag from happening. House afire segment leading to the end is a bit short, but I won't complain too much, as this still feels like an easy nomination.

 

[best of the Von Erichs]