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Match # 141: Ted DiBiase vs. One Man Gang (No DQ) (2/6/87)

A rematch in Houston of a surprisingly good match from earlier in the set (Match # 135). This was follows the storyline as it now has a stipulation of No DQ and its Dibiase challenging for OMG’s UWF Championship. We begin…

Skandor Akbar is on the outside. OMG loses the chain and Dibiase gets rid of his trademark glove. WHY? Was this some sort of coup for the ref, considering this is a disqualification-free match? I’m not getting it. Also, more “don’t throw anything announcements. Houston has week turnbuckles and ropes that always break and patrons who apparently pelt the ring with anything they please.

It goes to the outside right away. They sell it as OMG being a street fighter. No really! I love that Dibiase shakes that off, beats him back, and sends it back into the ring. Dibiase shows he’s willing to go toe-to-toe, and commentary puts that over. OMG with the worst elbow drop ever. Dibiase back on offense makes this much better. He punches Gang silly as the fans goes ape. Gang reveres a whip and gives everything a lazy effort (clothsline in this case). Dibiase bumps around well for him. At least the match is moving well, especially given the stips.

Back outside we’re in OMG’s world. He uses a chair on Dibiase’s back, so the story is pretty decent. It makes sense. We’re into the heel heat and Gang is, well methodical is putting it politely.Dibiase blades and he is wearing the crimson mask. At least that dramatic effect works. All of the layout and detail stuff is strong here. I simply find Gang to be worthless.

Dibiase tries to fight out with fists but can’t. Good hope spot as they’re staying in the ring now. Five minutes in. Dibiase moves out of the way twice and the hope spot does its job. Back to fat man offense. An “avalanche” misses. They crawl to their feet.

Dibiase comes back after Gang misses another splash (a fat man classic move) to the buckle. On the outside Dibiase gets his redemption in the form of hittng a chair shot. He’s really bringing it to OMG, which is firing up the crowd. Dibiase’s movement and punches are making the match for me.

Carl Fergie is bumped (I had no idea it was him), so Dibiase beats up Gang with his black gloved fist. Huge pop. It’s legal anyway, so WTF? New ref. OMG can barely find him to bump him, and the ref was horrible at it too. This stuff sucks. Cover by Dibiase. Akbar interferes. They’re both flat on their backs. Crowd is ready to rally Dibiase. Nope. OMG pins him. He’s bleeding for no reason.

A smartly though out and worked match with one good worker and a fat man who dragged this into the mud. Not as great as it could have been. Not a good ending. The last match had both. Boo! 2 ½ and 5/10.

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