Posted March 27, 201015 yr comment_5448657 "Gentleman" Chris Adams vs. Bill Rathke (5/27/83) Adams gets a spotlight match and a win. Kamala vs. Johnny Rich (5/27/83) Odd to see Rich here and he gets squashed. Then we get another feature with Mercer & David Von Erich on the ranch and I really loved these skits with this being another extra. Michael Hayes vs. “Modern Day Warrior” Kerry Von Erich (5/27/83) The fans around the ring are just out of their minds for Kerry and the Sportatorium is molten hot. Kerry strutting around like Hayes at the start was hilarious. Hayes was pinballing big time for Kerry here who was looking good here fresh from touring All-Japan. Both men looked pretty good here working on the mat with Kerry on Michael’s right arm and Hayes on Kerry’s right leg. Kerry using the Michael Hayes/Gino Hernandez falling back elbow drop off the top rope was a cool spot for him. Hayes would chunk Kerry to the floor but when he tried to suplex him back in the ring, Kerry fell back on him for the pinfall. Gordy would then attack Kerry after the match but Kevin ran him off. This was lots of fun and a solid nomination. Decision Match for the vacant Texas Heavyweight Title: “Gorgeous” Jimmy Garvin vs. David Von Erich (5/27/83) Another match with lots of heat with everyone involved selling their roles in the match greatly. David really worked over Garvin’s left leg early in the match but Garvin would make a comeback and just started pounding on David with knees to the head. David would make a comeback though throwing bombs before going to work on Garvin’s left arm trying to setup the claw but Garvin would poke him in the eye to counter. David didn’t care though as he kept the pressure on Garvin eventually tieing him up in the ropes and just punching him in the face. David would hit his high kneelift dead in the face of Garvin and got a nearfall as Sunshine put Garvin’s foot on the rope. David would then chase Sunshine into the ring where the bell would ring for a DQ as David got a claw on Garvin but he would carry him to the ropes and threw him over. The finish was a DDQ for some bullshit reason as nothing happened but what can you do. This was another solid match and should move forward.
