Posted May 13, 201015 yr comment_5450769 (Real World Tag League match, 14:07, 11/19/89) - This started crazily with Irwin and Hansen trying to lash each other with bullwhips. And somebody was kicking somebody else's ass the entire way. You might worry that Irwin was out of his depth, but he actually did a great job pinballing around for Tenryu and Hansen's ultraviolent offense. The crowd was also hot to see ex-partners Gordy and Hansen go at it. The ending ruled. Gordy took out Tenryu as he attempted a powerbomb on Irwin and left Irwin sitting on Tenryu's chest. But as the ref chastised Gordy, Hansen stepped in and hit a western lariat on Irwin, allowing a groggy Tenryu to roll him up for the win. I had minimal expectations for this but enjoyed every minute. Nomination. All Japan Classics 199
June 16, 201015 yr comment_5452066 Stan Hansen & Genichiro Tenryu vs. Terry Gordy and Bill Irwin, 11/19/89 (All Japan Classics 199) - Irwin and Hansen go to WAR outside. Once the match proper starts, Tenryu and Gordy battle until Tenryu is your native in peril including a nasty big boot by Irwin to Tenryu’s face. Hansen and Tenry start to dominate Irwin who has enough hope spots to think the match could turn at any second. It does when Gordy enters and this match is just a war. Seriously, Irwin is stepping up his game because I don’t think I ever saw him look this good in World Class. He keeps getting his ass kicked, Gordy keeps saving him but eventually he falls to Tenryu. Definite Nomination.
September 17, 201015 yr comment_5455882 Real World Tag League: Stan "The Lariat" Hansen & Genichiro Tenryu vs. Terry "Bamm Bamm" Gordy & Wild Bill Irwin (11/19/89) Holy shit was this start awesome as you had Gordy take on Irwin as his new partner with a bullwhip and Hansen is pissed about it so he & Irwin go to fucking war on the floor before it goes back to the ring where the match was basically everybody beating each other's ass and Irwin hanging right with the big guns. Korakuen popped big for Irwin's bicycle kick which I loved. Gordy & Hansen going at it was awesome because they were such a good team and the fans wanted to see them go at it although it wasn't as nearly as hot as when Brody & Hansen went at it 2 years earlier. The finish was great with Gordy flipping Irwin over as Tenryu had him up for a powerbomb then Hansen just nailing Irwin with a lariat as he was sitting on Tenryu's chest. This was very fun and moves forward easily.
