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Match # 108: Jerry Lawler & Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Austin Idol & Tommy Rich (Texas Death Match) (3/23/87)

This is the reprise of the last match, with the rules of the Bigelow vs Lawler classic that started the set. Same basic pairings and same general feelings as the last match. I found the Bigelow/Rich pairing far more fascinating than anything Lawler/Idol put together. Bigelow really works hard to be a freight train in this match, while Rich does great to stooge before getting guttural for the heel control.

The whole match is brawling all over the place. Crazy, out of control, and nothing to horrible. Like I said, pretty much same as the last match. Bigelow/Rich settles in to the main course in the ring, while Idol/Lawler do a lot of ringside brawling. No real pin attempts for the first 8 minutes. Great stuff with all four in the ring as they tie up Idol in the ropes, and then post Rich by the balls. That gets a pin fall. Lawler/Bigelow stand there just daring Rich to get up like they’re kings. Crowd counts along and Rich stays down on the outside for the fall. Lawler/Big win in a sprint. The best 8 minute death match with a neat booking twist of one fall. 3 ½ and 7/10.

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