Posted October 6, 200817 yr comment_5435049 "Dey be clubberin', Tony!" This is the best Von Erichs/Freebirds match yet. Pretty straight-forward tag formula, but there ain't nothing wrong with that, and these guys add an extra layer of hatred to the proceedings that puts this above and beyond a lot of similar matches. Plus, there's some good comedy from Buddy Roberts, who dares David to put him in the Iron Claw while he's wearing his headgear, only to end up in an abdominal claw not long after. Then the 'Birds take over, and Kerry gets his head rammed into Buddy's loaded headgear a bunch of times, and Gordy busts out a running somersault senton, just because he can. Also has an elusive clean(-ish) heel win, with Gordy locking Kerry in the Oriental Spike for about a minute while the other Von Erichs are fended off, putting him out and allowing Hayes to score the pin. Also features an awesome entrance for the Freebirds with guys dressed as Rebel soldiers waving Confederate flags accompanying them to the ring as "Georgia On My Mind" plays in the background. For their part, the Von Erich intro features the public introduction on Mike Von Erich, but even the sense of dread that generates can't put a damper on my enjoyment of this match. This was what World Class was all about. Slam dunk nomination.
April 2, 200916 yr comment_5438259 Von Erichs vs Freebirds - 9/5/1983 This is another great bout that goes on the block. We get an introduction of future superstar Mike V.E. This is another great battle between the teams. Kevin takes a beating because of his refusal to sell so he gets stiffed throughout.
July 13, 200916 yr comment_5441917 World Class Six-Man Tag Titles: The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry "Bamm Bamm" Gordy, Michael Hayes, & Buddy Roberts) © vs. David, Kerry, & Kevin Von Erich (9/5/83) Mike Von Erich shows up at ringside for this one and gets introduced as the next superstar before the match. This might not have been up to par with the previous two matches between the families but this was still tremendous and it lived up to expectations as being a hate filled stiffly fought match. Gordy broke out a sweet somersault senton here as well as using the Oriental Spike again on Kerry leading to the finish and this show really got that move over. Again this was awesome and a definite nomination.
