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The hidden gem of the set so far. Sick of watching Chavo Guerrero wrestle CM Punk? How about Eddies older Brother, “Chavo Classic” in a hot match with a heel Mr. Olympia? This match is so much fun Paul Boesch and Bill Watts held hands. That last part is a lie. It’s Chavo Guerrero (Sr.) vs Mr. Olympia from Houston.
Match # 13: Mr. Olympia vs Chavo Guerrero 6/24/83

Not sure what the backstory is here or who the heel and/or face is. The Houston announcer is actually Paul Boesch, and while he was a great promoter, he doesn’t tell you anything of substance during a match. Sometimes he doesn’t complete his thoughts at all.

Guerrero, Chavo’s youngest brother. Olympia, now on the outside, is with Skando Akbar. That explains why Chavo came out as a hot face.

2 chinks in the armor: Chavo’s punches and his mess up on a family special – the reverse surf board.
Good psychology, as Olympia momentarily slows the match and grounds Chavo, but Chavo speeds it back up. He works on Olympia’s back and he’s incredibly intense and purposeful.

Olympia is the king of rest holds, but it works well in this storyline match. Chin lock, but Chavo fights it off. Hope spot and back into the chin lock. Olympia really grinds it out (which you need to do to get a submission hold over)and gets a good heated reaction. Another hope spot for Chavo. This is building well.

Chin lock! Chavo’s fight to get out of the hold is epic. He’s chopping, punching, and throwing Olympia by his mask. He goes for a third whip to the buckle, but Olympia shoves him. Great bump.
I’m loving this match. I dig the story and the wrestling is strong. Crowd only helps.

Sick back breaker from the heel Olympia. We’re at the ten minute mark. Guerrero keeps trying to steal a pin out of nowhere. Mr. Olympia is thrown through the ropes and Chavo dives on him. He got serious air there.

Holy crap! Chavo gets Olympia back in and his punches actually improve. No, he’s just throwing a left straight and it’s more credible. They are punches and kicks Steve Austin would respect, and the ref gets pushed away. He comes back and as he pulls Chavo off, Olympia doesn’t sell. He gets something out of his tights and puts it on his boots. Olympia dropkicks Chavo, the object K.O.s him, and he falls through the ropes. Mr. Olympia – Super heel.

Only thing I dislike so far is Olympia should be showing a beating and selling a bit by now, even with the advantage.

Olympia drags Chavo back in, pins him, but Chavo gets his foot on the rope! Olympia is pissed. I really thought that was the finish. He locks on the sleeper. Chavo won’t give up as the arm stays up.
Chavo makes a huge comeback and though Olympia’s strong suit doesn’t seem to be selling, he does lay down for a german suplex. Chavo wins! He then gives another suplex that would make Kurt Angle flinch. Fans are going crazy Chavo is trying to rip Olympia’s mask off.

It gets better. Akbar comes in but he can’t stop Chavo either. Ted Dibiase comes in, bumps like crazy for Chavo, before overwhelming him with the cast on his hand. The Dusty-Bockwinkle match and this are listed as a month apart, and Dibiase is still running around with that cast?

Major beatdown on Chavo with Dibiase giving the famed falling fist over and over. Faces are out from the back and they get beat down. Major heat!! Reminds me of ECW angle cira 1997 where RVD/Sabu/Lawler cleared the ring until Taz came out. I’m very curious how Mr. Olympia turned and sided with Dibiase. Mr. Wrestling II comes out as the heels leave.

There was 20 minutes of my life where I enjoyed being a fan. It got me seriously interested in seeing more Chavo and even Dibiase in Mid South. This was the best thing on disk one yet. I’ll need to look into a compilation of Chavo or Dibiase in M.S., and really the 1982-83 seasons of Mid South TV. 3 ¾ and 7/10.

Some interesting thoughts from others on this match