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Chris Cooley Presents The WWE Vintage Collection: Ep 56: Savage and Duggan vs. Taker and Roberts, Hercules vs. The Bossman, Ted DiBiase vs. Virgil With a Special Macho Referee, Hogan vs. Typhoon, and More

By Chris Cooley Jul 1, 2009 - 4:22 PM

MATCH#1: Typhoon w/Jimmy Hart vs Hulk Hogan
DATE OF MATCH: December 2, 1991

Collar and elbow tie-ups, with Typhoon getting the upper hand each time. But, it doesn't take long for Hogan to gain the advantage, pummeling his opponent in the corner.Rakes of the eyes by the Hulkster, followed by a whip to the corner, and a clothesline follows. Typhoon just won't go down, even after several right hands. Hulk goes for the final blow, but Hart grabs his leg, allowing Typhoon to strike. Hogan in trouble, getting choked near the ropes, then being put in a Bearhug. The ref counts Hulk out, but he revives at two, and fights out of the Bearhug. Hulkster with a Shoulder Block, but Typhoon swats it away, then nails a Splash in the corner. The resulting pinfall,leads to a two count, as Hogan kicks out, and Hulks up. Punches, Big Boot, Leg drop, three count,

YOUR WINNER: HULK HOGAN

COMMERCIAL: Stephen Colbert shows us how stupid some Australian 'journalists' can be.

MATCH#2: Ric Flair w/Mr. Perfect vs Shawn Michaels
DATE OF MATCH: December 2, 1991

Michaels gets the early moves in, with a Shoulder Block, and a Headlock grab to the mat, but both men are quickly back to their feet. A tie-up, followed by a nice chain ofmoves by both men. Shawn gets the advantage with a Hip Toss followed by another Headlock takedown. Flair gets some cheap shots in the corner, then whips Michaels across, butIt's Flair who hits the corner, allowing the Rocker to connect with a Sunset Flip and a two count. Shawn applies another headlock, Flair fights out with a push, but gets a slap for his troubles. Naitch tries to gain the upperhand, but ends up with a barrage from the future heartbreak kid. Chops and punches come in a flurry. Flair tries an Inverted Atomic Drop, but that is countered. Shawn with a suplex from the apron to the ring, Naitch begs for it, and the slight hesitation from Michaels, allows Flair to poke the eyes,and gain control. However, the Rocker quickly regains momentum, hitting a Back Drop on the Nature Boy, then sending Naitch in the corner and over the top rope. Shawn out to attack, but is met by Perfect, so he rolls back into the ring.

Flair back in, and immediately sends Michaels to the outside. As Shawn re-enters, Naitch attacks, finally gaining the upper hand in the matchup. Flair tries a backdrop, but Michaels counters, going for a roll-up, but Flair holds onto the ropes. Michaels connects with a dropkick instead. Shawn off the ropes, Perfect trips him up, and Naitch connects with a Knee drop. The two men exchange blows, Michaels gets the upper hand, and whips flair across, but the real World's heavyweight champion gets a foot up, then heads to the top. We all know what happened next. Shawn with an elbow drop, then nails Naitch with a Superkick and heads up top, connecting with a Fist Drop, and getting a two count. Michaels clotheslines Flair overthe top and onto the floor, then tries a springboard, but connects with the railing, rather than his opponent. Flair rolls back in and distracts the referee, allowing Perfectto get a shot in, which brings Marty Jannetty to ringside. Marty puts Michaels back in the ring, allowing Flair to get the pinfall, with his feet on the ropes.

YOUR WINNER: RIC FLAIR

COMMERCIAL: I suppose this counts as my tribute to Michael Jackson?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W33rabHnZM

MMATCH#3: MILLION DOLLAR CHAMPIONSHIP
Ted DiBiase w/Sensational Sherri vs Virgil (c)
Randy Savage as Guest Referee
DATE OF MATCH: September 10, 1991

DiBiase with the early advantage, but a Sunset Flip by Virgil breaks momentum. A couple of slams later, and the Million Dollar Man heads to the outside. But Virgil attacks himout there, and throws him back into the ring. He whips him across, but DiBiase gets a boot up to cease the attack. Teddy sends his opponent out of the ring, then introduces him to the ring steps, then puts him back in the ring. Virgil fights back with right hands, but that is short lives as the Million Dollar Man holds the advantage. A Gutwrench suplex bringsa two count, and DiBiase argues with the count. Teddy takes things casual, as the cameraman tries to look up Sherri's dress. Another two count occurs, and another argument between Ted and Randy (which reminds me, I picked up the Savage DVD today, and will be watching this, once this review is written, so by the time you read this, I will have started watching it).Teddy sends Virgil flying, as he breaks up another two count attempt. Sherri is screaming, and DiBiase drops the referee, sending the Village People fan over the rope. DiBiase with theMillion Dollar Dream applied, but Savage off the top, nailing Teddy, allowing Virgil to get the pinfall.

YOUR WINNER AND STILL CHAMPION: Virgil

COMMERCIAL:

MATCH#4: Hercules w/Slick vs Big Bossman
DATE OF MATCH: october 1, 1991

Bossman doesn't like Slick. He shows this by heading out of the ring, and mailing a right hand to his face. Kevin Sorbo tries to attack, but the Big Bossman back drops him over the top.My pick for the 2009 Hall Of Fame heads outside the ring, and noggin knocker's Hercules' and Slick's heads together. Bossman in full control, as he attacks the Roman god namesake, but doesntconnect with a move. Herc with an Inverted Atomic Drop, then a clothesline, which leads to a near fall. Hercules continues the attack, whipping Bossman hard into opposite corners.Short-Arm Clothesline by Herc, which brings another two count. Big Bossman lays the punches to Sorbo, but receives a thumb to the eye for his troubles. Both men exchange big right hands, butit's Herc with the advantage in the corner. Slick holds onto the belt of the Bossman, while Hercules chokes him out with his foot. Both men exchanging roundhouse rights, until Bossman startsusing uppercuts. He wins the war of fists, then splashed Hercules for good measure. Herc gets introduced to the turnbuckle ten times, but gets a boot up, when Bossman charges at him in the corner. Hercules off the ropes, but Big Bossman gets a slam in, which brings a three count.

YOUR WINNER: BIG BOSSMAN

COMMERCIAL

MAIN EVENT: Randy Savage and Jim Duggan vs Jake Roberts and the Undertaker w/Paul Bearer
DATE OF MATCH: December 4, 1991

Taker and Duggan start off. The Deadman with a choke on Hacksaw in the corner, walks away, and continues the advantage. Duggan counters with a boot in the corner, and sends Undertaker to theoutside. Taker to the apron, Duggan sends him outside. Undertaker tries again, and hangs the master of the 2x4 up on the top rope, and the Deadman goes to seek more power from his magical urn.Roberts chokes Jimmy out on the bottom rope, then Taker nails a couple of throat thrusts and a choke on the second rope. The referee is distracted, allowing the Snake to choke Duggan some more.

Undertaker tags in his partner, but Duggan quickly counters Jake, applies an arm wrench, and tags in Randy Savage. Roberts tries to escape, but Hacksaw is holding him. According to Sean Mooney, Savage wants some snake. His moniker is the 'Macho Man'. If Randy ends up in the navy, I think his fate is sealed. Macho Man dominating Roberts, off the top with an attack, and Jake quickly makes the tag to the Undertaker. Savage still wants some of the snake, but Taker doesnt allow it. Duggan comes in to try and save his partner, but is stopped by the referee, so Roberts gets someshots in. Earl Hebner has a bowtie.

Taker with the upper hand over Randy Savage in the ring, choking him out against the ropes. He drops him with a slam, but Savage rolls out of the way of the elbow drop that follows, and gets a tag to his partner. Hacksaw starts with a flurry, but is quickly stopped by the Deadman. Jake the Snake gets the tag, and continues the assualt. Roberts looks for the DDT, but Savage breaks it up. Macho Man grabs a chair and nails the Undertaker, who has the urn. Roberts receives a chair shot, as Duggan goes after the Undertaker with his 2x4.

YOUR WINNER BY DISQUALIFICATION: Undertaker and Jake Roberts


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