The show opens with the Mega-Maniacs cutting a promo. Tag Team Champions Money Inc. face Tito Santana and Virgil in a non-title match. Tatanka wrestles jobber Phil Apollo. Gene Okerlund has a Wrestlemania Report with promos by Bret Hart, Yokozuna with Mister Fuji, and the Undertaker with Paul Bearer. Papa Shango squashes Mike Edwards. Bob Backlund wrestles Tiny Demoro in yet another squash match. Rob Bartlett interviews Rick Martel. The main event is Rick Martel versus Mr. Perfect in the only real good match of the evening.
2 Reviews
This is a pretty weak episode.
callanvass13 May 2016
Warning: Spoilers
(03.08.93)
Live from NY, NY; Manhattan Center
Your hosts are Vince McMahon, Rob Bartlett & Randy Savage
Hulk Hogan, Brutus Beefcake, and Jimmy Hart cut a pre-taped promo about Money INC and Wrestlemania. The highlight is Hogan claiming he's spent all weekend smashing Brutus's face in with a metal suitcase. Wow.
Money INC Vs Virgil & "El Matador" Tito Santana
IRS pins Virgil with a back suplex to give Money INC the win. This was a mediocre match up. Not much happens during the match, just rest holds, a few punches, and a suplex. I expected a little more.
*1/2
Tatanka Vs Phill Apollo
Tatanka wins a Samoan drop. The only noteworthy thing about this match is that Shawn Michaels phoned in. It was a complete squash.
½*
Papa Shango Vs Mike Edwards
Papa Shango wins with a shoulderbreaker. This was an annoying squash match. I hate squash matches in general.
1/4*
Bob Backlund Vs Tony Demoro
Backlund wins with a double underhook suplex. This was pretty boring with too much stalling, even for a squash match. Weirdly enough, the crowd adored Backlund.
DUD
Rob Bartlett interviews Rick Martel. He says Bartlett has no class, and that Mr. Perfect is boring.
"The Model" Rick Martel Vs Mr. Perfect
Perfect wins during the commercial break. That kinda irritated me because I was really starting to get into the match. I understood it, though. They were running out of time. I'd say this match is just above average.
**1/4
4/10 overall.
Live from NY, NY; Manhattan Center
Your hosts are Vince McMahon, Rob Bartlett & Randy Savage
Hulk Hogan, Brutus Beefcake, and Jimmy Hart cut a pre-taped promo about Money INC and Wrestlemania. The highlight is Hogan claiming he's spent all weekend smashing Brutus's face in with a metal suitcase. Wow.
Money INC Vs Virgil & "El Matador" Tito Santana
IRS pins Virgil with a back suplex to give Money INC the win. This was a mediocre match up. Not much happens during the match, just rest holds, a few punches, and a suplex. I expected a little more.
*1/2
Tatanka Vs Phill Apollo
Tatanka wins a Samoan drop. The only noteworthy thing about this match is that Shawn Michaels phoned in. It was a complete squash.
½*
Papa Shango Vs Mike Edwards
Papa Shango wins with a shoulderbreaker. This was an annoying squash match. I hate squash matches in general.
1/4*
Bob Backlund Vs Tony Demoro
Backlund wins with a double underhook suplex. This was pretty boring with too much stalling, even for a squash match. Weirdly enough, the crowd adored Backlund.
DUD
Rob Bartlett interviews Rick Martel. He says Bartlett has no class, and that Mr. Perfect is boring.
"The Model" Rick Martel Vs Mr. Perfect
Perfect wins during the commercial break. That kinda irritated me because I was really starting to get into the match. I understood it, though. They were running out of time. I'd say this match is just above average.
**1/4
4/10 overall.
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