darkship Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I'll second the Saint vs Joyce match. First part is here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavemanLynn Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Jim Breaks vs Vic Faulkner This is probably the most heated WoS match you'll ever see. Faulkner was loved wherever he went, but here the crowd absolutely ADORE him, especially as this Welterweight title match comes off the back of a highly controversial angle in their previous encounter. Breaks cost Faulkner not just the match but also Vic's clean record, antagonising him to the point that he landed a punch on Breaks, getting himself disqualified. This was a MASSIVE deal. So here, the crowd are losing it from the get-go, and only get more fired up as Breaks deliberately taunts and provokes both his opponent and his second, tag partner and brother Bert Royal, trying to get Vic to disqualify himself again with another punch. I also wanted to post this match as it shows the proper way to use that now-overused "All Star" clapping. It is NOT for getting the crowd into the match. It is for popping the crowd when the heel is stalling. It also shows how good the traditional WoS rules were for building heat. I suppose they must have been ditched because it must be more entertaining to see heels beating on faces with impunity, I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrestling database Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 It also shows how good the traditional WoS rules were for building heat. I suppose they must have been ditched because it must be more entertaining to see heels beating on faces with impunity, I guess... Â Rules were removed so that Americans could understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Rob Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 This is one of my favourite World of Sport matches, the heat is on another level during the latter half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieknight Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Marty Jones Vs Owen Hart from 1988 in Bradford. It is on Youtube somehwere. One of the most perfect matches you will ever see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Thunderplex Posted March 1, 2014 Paid Members Share Posted March 1, 2014 I second the Jim Breaks love completely. Scrawny little guy, but he came across in such a way that you knew that he could cause you damage if he had a go. Match that up with excellent technical skill, and a character that built heat from the moment he got into the ring, to me made possible the best pro wrestler of all time. When we knew he was on WOS, everything stopped. Each match told a story that took you from shock at his underhanded tactics, to hilarity when he had one of his temper tantrums. Genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Carbomb Posted March 1, 2014 Paid Members Share Posted March 1, 2014 I love the Breaks Special. Probably couldn't get away with it nowadays, same with Skull Murphy's Gator Clutch, but I just loved how every time he did it was basically a battle in stages with his opponent - grab opponent's arm, fight and push as he bends it inwards slowly, then lock it in and HUP. Give. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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