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[1987-12-05-NWA-World Championship Wrestling] Ric Flair vs Michael Hayes


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NWA World Champion Ric Flair vs Michael Hayes - 12/5/87

 

Flair said in his pre match promo that this is his first title defense on TV in two years. Seems wrong to me.

 

The Flair strut vs Hayes moonwalk was awesome!

 

Typical Flair title defense on TV. But just a treat to watch. Pay attention to how Flair builds energy through bumping at the beginning then takes it down with chain wrestling. Watch how he tries different strategies first off the ropes, then using the ref in corner and then holds. It allows Hayes to beat him in different ways to keep the fans on their toes. Hayes was great in his intensity and energy. Flair creating offense on defense is another great Flair attribute. Here it is taking a headlock and using a knee Crusher and then immediately applying the Figure-4. Hayes sold well in hold with Flair grabbing ropes. Interesting transition with them banging heads but only Flair selling. Hayes gets a DDT and Bulldog! Flair was great in his desperation. They go off the air at two with Hayes having applies a sunset flip. Typical Crockett.

 

No new ground was broken. But this match shows why Flair was consummate pro wrestling understanding the logic and entertainment of pro wrestler. Hayes is a fun babyface but he can bring fire with that wild eye look and punches. ***

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NWA World Champuon Ric Flair vs Michael Hayes - 12/5/87

 

Flair said in his pre match promo that this is his first title defense on TV in two years. Seems wrong to me.

 

 

On TV, no, of course that's not true. But on World Championship Wrestling, I think it is--back to 12/28/85 against Garvin.

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