Posted June 20, 200916 yr comment_5440961 #95 September 30, 1980 Bob Backlund vs. Stan Hansen (WWWF Title) - I didn't so much enjoy watching these guys work holds. The brawling, I liked. This ended with them fighting outside and Hansen knocking Bob ito the crowd. Not enough here for a nomination. Antonio Inoki vs. Ken Patera (NWF Title) - Patera established his power advantage early with some big slams. But actually, his best work came on the selling end. He was really generous and expressive for a guy working a powerhouse gimmick. I also liked his shit talking. That said, a lot of the wrestling was dull, and the match didn't have the extra kick that would put it on the set. April 17, 1981 Antonio Inoki vs. Stan Hansen (NWF Title) - Plenty of good work here, but this was more of a set-up for Inoki's big win the following week than a great standalone. Given the volume of excellent Inoki-Hansen, it doesn't rate
