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THE JUNKYARD DOG VS. KING KONG BUNDY (WWF Television: Taped 1986)

SUMMARY:                         RUNNING TIME: 10:52  Min.

Taped at the Boston Garden for a 1986 WWF house show, the Junkyard Dog faces off vs. King Kong Bundy.  Bundy’s manager, Bobby “The Brain” Heenan, is absent from ringside.  “Gorilla” Monsoon and “Mean” Gene Okerlund supply the commentary (though if they are actually at ringside, they are unseen).  The future “Dangerous” Danny Davis is the assigned referee. 

REVIEW:

It’s accurate when Okerlund describes Bundy in this showdown as “lethargic;” still, it’s far more realistic describing both guys that way.  Seeing these heavy hitters in action is nostalgic mid-80’s fun, but their actual match quality amounts to a ‘sluggish-fest’ lumbering to an unsurprising DQ finish. 

What seems most out of character is for the heroic JYD to physically bash referee Danny Davis (long before his actual heel turn) in the post-match shenanigans.  This last twist only completes a disappointing ten minutes for pro wrestling fans.        

BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING:                   3½ Stars

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October 2020