In this installment of Blake’s Best Of, we review the highlights of Starrcade 1988. Fun fact: This was the first pay per view under the WCW label. And overall, despite a great main event, there wasn’t a ton of classic stuff on the biggest show of the year for the company. Let’s dive into the best of Starrcade 1988. The …
Best Of: Clash of the Champions IV
In this installment of Blake’s Best Of, we discuss Clash of the Champions IV: Season’s Beatings. This wasn’t exactly one of the best Clash shows that WCW put on, but there were a few excellent performances among the lackluster stuff. Let’s dive into the best of Clash of the Champions IV. The US Tag Team Tournament finals The Fantastics were …
Best Of: Survivor Series 1988
In the newest edition of Blake’s Best Of, we look at the WWF’s annual Thanksgiving special in Survivor Series 1988. As usual, it was all about the tag team elimination matches, and there were a few that were a lot of fun. Let’s dive into the best of Survivor Series 1988. Another awesome assortment of tag team talent The 20-man …
Best Of: Clash of the Champions III
In this edition of Blake’s Best Of, we head back to Jim Crockett Promotions for a look at Clash of the Champions III: Fall Brawl. This looked like a lackluster show on paper, but it was actually pretty entertaining aside from Dusty Rhodes winning his match by pinning someone who wasn’t in the match. Yeah, that was a thing. Let’s …
Best Of: Summerslam 1988
In the newest installment of Blake’s Best Of, we focus on Summerslam 1988 from Madison Square Garden in New York. While there was nothing great on this show, there were several noteworthy matches and moments that played a big role in the WWF’s future. Let’s dive into the best of Summerslam 1988. Entertaining opener between the Fabulous Rougeaus and The …
Best Of: Great American Bash 1988
In the newest installment of Blake’s Best Of, we look at Great American Bash 1988. The main event between Ric Flair and Lex Luger should’ve been a classic, but instead, became a complete joke after one of the dumbest finishes in the history of pro wrestling. So, there wasn’t exactly a ton to choose from when finding Best Of material …
Best Of: Clash of the Champions II
In this installment of Blake’s Best Of, we take a stroll through the highlights of Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem. Brad Armstrong shines against the most hated man in America Spoiler alert: Armstrong was my pick for Most Underrated Wrestler in my Pro Wrestling 1988 Year In Review book. His work throughout the year was really good, and …
Best Of: WrestleMania IV
In this installment of Blake’s Best Of, the focus is on WrestleMania IV from Trump Plaza. The three things this one is known for: the length of the show, the tournament for the WWF title, and a crowning moment for someone other than Hulk Hogan. Let’s jump into the best of WrestleMania IV. The tournament for the biggest prize in …
Best Of: Clash of the Champions I
In the newest installment of Blake’s Best Of series, the focus is on the first Clash of the Champions. And if you’ve never watched the show, let’s just say it’s one of the best in wrestling history. Let’s jump into the best of Clash of the Champions I. Tag team classic, Pt. 1 The first of the two stellar tag …
Best Of: Bunkhouse Stampede 1988
Next up in the Blake’s Best Of series is Bunkhouse Stampede 1988. And let’s just say that finding anything that qualifies was not an easy task with this particular show. Let’s jump into the best of Bunkhouse Stampede 1988. Road Warrior Hawk challenges Ric Flair for the NWA Title I’ve always found it fun when a tag team regular challenges …
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