davertfnewman Posted June 5 Posted June 5 In some ways, the Savage/"La Parka" match is one of the greatest of all time too because it's just a match but has a bit in it that's memorable three decades later. Quote
AshC Posted June 5 Posted June 5 Commentary team played a blinder in that as well, IIRC. Feels almost inevitable that someone would nowadays be saying "we haven't heard from or seen DDP all week"/"La Parka has trimmed down for this big match" or some other bollocks. Quote
davertfnewman Posted June 5 Posted June 5 It's so busy that you don't pay attention to the twist, with Bobby's mic not working and Larry hanging about, plus a recap of La Parka braining Super Calo prior. Quote
Paid Members tiger_rick Posted June 5 Paid Members Posted June 5 The La Parka angle is brilliant but we can probably blame it for the hundred horrendous Sting angles the following year where a 6 foot 11 inch Sting would wander down and the commentary team would fall for it every single time. Quote
Chili Posted June 5 Posted June 5 I always love DDP going so full on with the Parka act too, doing the dance and stuff and it just creates a brilliant visual image of DDP in his rib tape and jeans practicing it backstage. Quote
Paid Members air_raid Posted June 6 Paid Members Posted June 6 14 hours ago, davertfnewman said: In some ways, the Savage/"La Parka" match is one of the greatest of all time too because it's just a match but has a bit in it that's memorable three decades later. 13 hours ago, AshC said: Commentary team played a blinder in that as well, IIRC. Feels almost inevitable that someone would nowadays be saying "we haven't heard from or seen DDP all week"/"La Parka has trimmed down for this big match" or some other bollocks. Schiavone : “THATS NOT LA PARKA!!!” Tenay : “DDP!!!” Seared into my brain nearly 30 years later. Scott Hall strutting back to the ring assuming Savage has won, Page running off through the crowd, all fantastic. The three count is a lovely add on to the reveal too. Quote
Dai Posted June 6 Posted June 6 Dont think it was discussed when it was uploaded, but a week back they uploaded a comp of the Invasion angle. Just been making my way through it: - Yes, we all know what could have been with this angle, but theres still loads of great stuff packed into these couple of months. - Austins "Austin 3:16" Tee-Shirt design from around now is truely attroious. - What would be the logic in showing the full footage of nobodies like Palumbo and OHaire's debut, but then deliberately cutting RVD and Dreamers debut, and cutting one of the most iconic moments of the entire Invasion. Namely, the WWE ECW guys doing the literal turn in the ring. The Vault is usually top notch for footage, so it has to be a legal issue. Didnt Raven sue them years back? Thats the only thing I can think of. Quote
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted June 6 Author Paid Members Posted June 6 I wouldn't be surprised if Scott Hall was the mind behind the La Parka / DDP idea. In some ways it was similar to the Razor Ramon / The Kid upset in the way the commentators seemed completely oblivious to what was going to happen and the execution of it as a total shock. Hall looking at the mask as DDP is in the crowd was superb wrestling acting. Quote
Chili Posted June 7 Posted June 7 Test has way more good bouts in his canon with big lads that were bangers than he gets credit for. Plus this one has the all time greatest big boot in history. A fine bomb throwing match this. Lovely. Quote
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted June 7 Author Paid Members Posted June 7 Lovely. Love that Flair vs. Funk match. I think I've watched this twice but will definitely watch it again. Dangerously vs Cornette also ridiculously good fun for what it is. Quote
Chili Posted June 7 Posted June 7 36 minutes ago, Devon Malcolm said: Lovely. Love that Flair vs. Funk match. I think I've watched this twice but will definitely watch it again. Dangerously vs Cornette also ridiculously good fun for what it is. That whole show is pretty fucking brilliant. Easily one of the best shows WCW put out. Quote
Chico Torres Posted June 8 Posted June 8 Amazing show. Starts with our Sid and Dan co-winning a battle royal and then coming back later to beat the Dynamic Dweebs. Cornette vs Paul E is a lot of fun and the Steiners and Varsity Club have a very tidy little brawl. Then it really kicks in with Sting vs Muta, the awesome Luger vs Steamboat match and even a Wargames match which is great, just not as great as all the other pre-1993 ones. The main event is obviously an all-timer and the brawl after the match is one of the greatest things ever. Quote
HandsomeButchIII Posted June 9 Posted June 9 (edited) On 6/7/2026 at 10:31 PM, Devon Malcolm said: Lovely. Love that Flair vs. Funk match. I think I've watched this twice but will definitely watch it again. Dangerously vs Cornette also ridiculously good fun for what it is. The second greatest PPV of all time. It's an absolute dream. No waste, all superb. Even the music introducing it was super duper. Edited June 9 by HandsomeButchIII Quote
HandsomeButchIII Posted June 9 Posted June 9 On 6/8/2026 at 1:22 AM, Chico Torres said: Cornette vs Paul E is a lot of fun The best Comedy match off all time for me, Clive. Quote
Dai Posted June 11 Posted June 11 A Steiners comp you say? Nearly THREE hours long you say? Three hours of just 1989 action you say? The possibility that they run this series all the way until 1996 in the future too? Ive requested this on here multiple times so would like to thank whoever the Vault guy is who is keeping tabs on this topic! Possibly the best comp and potential series they have ever done on the channel, Id say. Quote
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