BurningBeard Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 remember when they then made Bob Holly and Bart Gunn the new Midnight Express? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoBaltimore Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 52 minutes ago, CreativeControl said: remember when they then made Bob Holly and Bart Gunn the new Midnight Express? I'd really rather not remember that, yet I do. That was a weird time. Speaking of Midnight Express, Scott Dawson kept hyping up the Eaton/Condrey version of the Midnight Express. I'm feeling the urge to check out some of their better matches but not sure where to start. Figure there's bound to be some on the Network so I wouldn't mind any suggestions to check out. I've seen their squash matches and have been impressed off of that alone. But I'd like to see some epics where they go against teams like Rock and Roll Express. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ray Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I think the network has some of their WCCW work against the Fantastics from 85. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I think NWAOnDemand is still offering a free preview. The Fantastics match from that is so much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoBaltimore Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Sounds like that's a pretty good start for me. Thanks, guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwoy2j Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 The MX vs. The Street People (Jimmy Valiant/Miss Atlanta Lively aka Ronnie Garvin) streetfight from Starrcade 85 is about as good of a match there is where two of the participants are wearing tuxedos, one is in drag and the other is Jimmy Valiant. And I'm not kidding. It's actually spirited little brawl. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyLaw Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 22 hours ago, NickMD said: I'd really rather not remember that, yet I do. That was a weird time. Speaking of Midnight Express, Scott Dawson kept hyping up the Eaton/Condrey version of the Midnight Express. I'm feeling the urge to check out some of their better matches but not sure where to start. Figure there's bound to be some on the Network so I wouldn't mind any suggestions to check out. I've seen their squash matches and have been impressed off of that alone. But I'd like to see some epics where they go against teams like Rock and Roll Express. Thanks. I'm hoping Dawson is able to get them to bring in the RNRs for a match. We know Morton would be down for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoBaltimore Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 I wish there was a way they could time travel and work in the 80s with the top tag teams. That would be something. It's amazing how they bring a "dated" formula yet prove it's so effective it becomes relevant and now unique to what they bring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ray Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 I think the Revival has shown that they have a lot of tricks they can use in the cut offs of a hot tag. I think in they tend to use a lot of them in the big NXT matches, if they get on the main roster, they're going to need to be a bit more conservative in what move they use so their matches don't end up too samey, but they have some great hot tags and they are great at stoking the heat on people before the hot tag comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirSmUgly Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 When three of the four wrestlers in the ring are Eaton, Condrey, and Garvin and all three of those guys are throwing punches, it is not possible to have a match worse than "solid." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwoy2j Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 The 6-17-89 WCW show has Mike Awesome tagging with somebody named Rock Hard Rick and jobbing to the Samoan Swat Team. His mullet was only in its infancy at that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwoy2j Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Oh and he was also wearing yellow trunks and boots along with red kneepads. I guess a nod to his Uncle Hulk. I'm guessing Hogan would be his uncle. Wiki says that Horace Hogan and Mike Awesome are cousins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clintthecrippler Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Did WWE Network find more old ECW TV on an unmarked tape or something? They just put up episodes labeled "ECW Hardcore TV 02" and ECW Hardcore TV 03", so as of today the earliest ECW match on the WWE Network is now Glenn Osbourne vs frigging Johnny Hotbody. It does start with an awesome promo exchange between Terry Funk and Eddie Gilbert though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 So, this'll be a new Collection on Tuesday (along with one about Eddie Guerrero)... Quote 05/30/1951 – Texas Rasslin’: Thesz vs GunkelJourney back in time to see Lou Thesz defend the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Ray Gunkel in a 2-Out-of-3 Falls Match. 09/23/1964 – Gagne-MetricsLearn a different way to get in shape and feel great with Gagne-Metrics, courtesy of the Verne Gagne Foundation for Physical Fitness. 03/16/1961 – Gino ‘Gorilla Monsoon’ MarellaThe dominance of the late Gorilla Monsoon is on display in this hidden gem, as Dave Ruhl tries to defeat Gino Marella for a monetary prize. 02/11/1969 – NWA Title: Funk, Jr. vs KiniskiWitness Dory Funk Jr. establish his legacy when he battles the legendary Gene Kiniski for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. 01/12/1976 – Andre The Giant Feat Of StrengthDiscover why Andre The Giant earned the moniker of The Eighth Wonder of The World through these impressive Feats of Strength. 06/12/1976 – McMahon Interviews Muhammad AliMuhammad Ali uses his extraordinary charisma to show his determination to dominate the wrestling world in an interview with Vince McMahon. 07/07/1982 – Roddy Piper vs Jack BriscoWill the dirty and underhanded tactics of Roddy Piper cost him when he challenges Jack Brisco for the Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship? 09/22/1980 – Champs Collide: Race vs BacklundStyles clash when NWA World Heavyweight Champion Harley Race collides with WWE Champion Bob Backlund to see who is the Undisputed Champion. 10/23/1983 – The Last Battle Of AtlantaIn this historic confrontation, Buzz Sawyer and Tommy Rich battle inside a Steel Cage while Paul Ellering is confined to a cell of his own. 01/20/1987 – Ric Flair vs Barry WindhamThe allure of championship gold leads Barry Windham to push Ric Flair to the limit in this classic bout for the NWA World Heavyweight Title. 08/19/1995 – Brothers Of DestructionBefore waging war with Kane in WWE, The Undertaker traveled to Smoky Mountain Wrestling to go one-on-one with Unabomb. 09/14/1996 – South Africa: Austin vs BretFar from their battle at Survivor Series ’96, Stone Cold Steve Austin and Bret Hart lock up in this rarely seen encounter from South Africa. 09/11/1997 – ECW: Bret Hart vs Terry FunkGo beyond the mat to relive the first of many ‘Retirement Matches’ for Terry Funk when he faces off against WWE Champion Bret Hart. 10/11/2000 – Samoa Joe vs William RegalIn a sign of things to come, Triple H travels to Ultimate Pro Wrestling to witness William Regal face future NXT Champion, Samoa Joe. 04/29/2012 – FCW Champion: Seth RollinsSeth Rollins proves he has the heart of a champion early in his career by defending the Florida Heavyweight Title against Kassius Ohno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 7 minutes ago, Casey said: So, this'll be a new Collection on Tuesday (along with one about Eddie Guerrero)... What's the source on that Casey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 http://www.wwenetworknews.com/2016/09/03/exclusive-full-content-listing-for-upcoming-hidden-gems-wwe-network-collection/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Thanks. I'll still believe it when I see it to some degree. Because that list has the holy grail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Eh, that's your choice. They're generally on the money when it comes to Network news and stuff about DVD/Blu-Rays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 You don't "Eh" the Last Battle of Atlanta. Thanks for sharing it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovchunky Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Yeah, I can't believe the Last Battle of Atlanta just popped up somewhere unless there were highlights on an old episode of GCW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 I am cautiously expecting highlights. But then, highlights are more than what we had before, which was still photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerva Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Given that not a single piece of footage from the Battle of Atlanta has been seen (at least none that anybody is letting people see) ever, I am kind of suspicious on this. Wasn't there a Rich vs Sawyer cage match after the famous Battle of Atlanta match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabe Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 2 hours ago, lovchunky said: Yeah, I can't believe the Last Battle of Atlanta just popped up somewhere unless there were highlights on an old episode of GCW. Was never shown on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offspring515 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 No Mercy 2008 stops in the middle of the Jericho/HBK cage match. It's a bummer I had a hankering to watch that match today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clintthecrippler Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Yeah, I will seriously be stunned if what is listed as "Last Battle of Atlanta" is anything more than either (a) promos building up the match, (b) still photos from the PWI library with a WWE narration or (c) some other random cage match between Tommy and Buzz. Because if they found the actual match and are giving it to us, then hell, we may just yet get Bret Hart vs Tom Magee. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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