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4.0 out of 5 stars
Survivor Series 1989: Five Matches, 10 Teams,
By Hound Dog (Boise, ID, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The 3rd Annual WWF Survivor Series: The Hulkamaniacs [VHS] (VHS Tape)
From Chicago, the third rendition of the annual Survivor Series features five well-designed matches, as each team is given a chance to shine. An added bonus is that the teams are each designated with fun nicknames.
Unfortunately, the ever-present (and nauseating) hype for the next upcoming chapter of the Hogan vs. Zeus saga is an obvious detriment. If this supposed super-feud had any legitimacy (even in WWF terms), then why wasn't their Survivor team match the logical main event? Instead, the Ultimate Warrior gets the main event nod and proceeds to squander it with a lackluster effort. 1. The Dream Team (Dusty Rhodes, Tito Santana, Red Rooster, & Brutus Beefcake) vs. the Enforcers (Rick Martel, Big Bossman, Bad News Brown, & Honky Tonk): 3 1/2 *** A solid opening match kicks off the event in style. Rhodes & Beefcake, in the end, prevail against the overmatched Bossman. 2. The 4 x 4's (Hacksaw Duggan, Bret Hart, Ronnie Garvin, & Hercules) vs. the King's Court (Randy Savage, Dino Bravo, Earthquake & Greg Valentine): 4 1/2 **** Savage vs. Hart is the highlight here, although it is too bad that the match doesn't end with a face-off between them. Instead, the end result looks like a squash as Savage's team wins somewhat easily. Still, it is an excellent effort from both teams. 3. The Hulkamaniacs (WWF Champion Hulk Hogan, Jake Roberts, & WWF Tag Team Champions Demolition) vs. The Million $ Team (Ted DiBiase, Zeus, & the Powers of Pain): 4 1/2 **** As you may have guessed, it is mostly the Hulk Hogan show. The WWF, to its credit, though, allows Hogan to appear weak in comparison to Zeus and the Powers, which helps set up the match's finale (a showdown between the injured WWF Champion and the ruthless DiBiase). Hogan eventually defeats DiBiase in the end (no surprise), but it is a solid finish to arguably the best match of the event. 4. Roddy's Rowdies (Roddy Piper, Jimmy Snuka, & the Bushwhackers) vs. the Rude Brood (Rick Rude, Mr. Perfect, & the Rougeaus): 4 **** I would rate this one, surprisingly, as the event's most entertaining match. as the obnoxious villains meet some wild opposition. The Rowdies initially get plenty of biting action, but the Rude Brood slowly puts Roddy's team away for the win. 5. The Warriors (I-C Champion Ultimate Warrior, Jim Neidhart, & the Rockers) vs. the Heenan gang (Arn Anderson, Haku, Andre, & Bobby Heenan): 3 *** Tully Blanchard is a no-show here, so Heenan takes his place. Andre is then knocked out within the first minute. After that, the match is fairly good. The Warrior, in limited action, displays once again that he is a poor man's Sting, and doesn't exert much effort as the match's star player. Anderson, Haku, and the Rockers, however, do the bulk of the work to keep the match flowing, and put forth an excellent effort. The sub-plot features Anderson's increasing frustration about being stuck with Heenan as his tag partner. In the end, the Warrior crushes Heenan for the win. Overall, it is a great event with only a few lame spots (involving Zeus and/or Hogan & Beefcake). We recommend locating a copy if you can find a reasonable price.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Action From The Start,
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This review is from: The 3rd Annual WWF Survivor Series: The Hulkamaniacs [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Once again thanks to WWE Classics On Demand, I was able to see a classic WWF event in the third annual Survivor Series. This Survivor Series was memorable for a bunch of reasons as it was the first time that the teams had actual team names to make it seem more of a team effort but also trying to show a step in the direction that the WWF was going in as Hogan was not in the main event for the first time at this event.
The Dream Team vs The Enforcers: Dusty Rhodes, Brutus Beefcake, Tito Santana & Red Rooster vs Big Bossman, Bad News Brown, Rick Martel & Honky Tonk Man. This was a solid match throughout as everyone put in a good effort with the story of how Brown wasn't a team player in costing his team a fall, the confrontation between former Strike Force members in Santana & Martel & Big Bossman going on his own even after the match to show Dusty Rhodes that he won the battle but not the war. The Kings Court vs The 4x4s: Randy Savage, Greg Valentine, Dino Bravo & Earthquake vs Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Ronnie Garvin, Bret Hart & Hercules. Now here is a trivia fact but Earthquake was actually subbing for Barry Windham in this match. This was another match that was solid from start to finish as it played out current feuds such as Garvin/Valentine but the real highlight of this match for me was the interaction between Savage & Hart that was a dream match of mine for that time as they really got the crowd going in the time that they were in there together. The Hulkamaniacs vs The Million Dollar Team: Hulk Hogan, Demolition & Jake Roberts vs Ted Dibiase, Powers Of Pain & Zeuz. This match had so many feuds that the WWF was pushing at the time such as the year long feud with Demolition & Powers Of Pain & the continuing of the Dibiase/Roberts feud. However, the major feud that WWF was pushing at this time was the Hogan/Zeuz feud (don't ask) with the end result being Zeuz being eliminated in less than 3 minutes. From there, Hogan's team was eliminated by pinfalls including Demolition while Dibiase's team was eliminated by disqualifications such as the Powers Of Pain being eliminated for double teaming Hogan. The final result was a Hogan/Dibiase showdown that of course had Hogan winning & while this match was entertaining for what it was, you couldn't help but notice how one-sided this match seemed to be with Jesse Ventura pointing that out constantly throughout the match. Rowdy's Roddies vs Rude's Brood: Rowdy Roddy Piper, Jimmy Snuka & The Bushwackers vs Rick Rude, Mr. Perfect & The Fabulous Rougeaus. Before the match, check out the crazy promo of Piper's team to show you what kind of match that this was going to be. This match was really entertaining right from the start as it started crazy with each member of Piper's team taking turns in bitting a body part of Mr. Perfect along with a tease of tension between Rude & Perfect at one point. Piper's team was dominate early with their wild tactics in getting the Rougeaus eliminated. From there, the match really picks up once the Bushwackers get eliminated as Rude & Perfect are forced into wrestling defense leaving us with quite a finish in Piper/Snuka against Rude/Perfect with an impressive showing in Snuka in the end against Perfect. This was my favorite match of the night as this match had it all including commentary as Jesse Ventura just had problems in saying the name of Piper's team which added more comedy to the match. The Ultimate Warriors vs The Heenan Family: The Ultimate Warrior, Jim Niedhart & The Rockers vs Andre The Giant, Haku, Arn Anderson & Bobby Heenan. The backstory behind this match was what the real life issue that had Tully Blanchard removed from this match with Heenan being added to the match. Just like the Hogan/Zeuz situation, the major feud here was Warrior/Andre that had Andre eliminated by countout right from the getgo. However, this match was an impressive showing for Haku & more importantly Arn Anderson as they were the workhorse of this team with Heenan adding comedy from the time or lack thereof of him getting in the ring before Arn was eliminated leaving Warrior against Heenan that was exactly what you would expect it to be in that it was a squash. Overall, this was a fun show to watch & one of the best Survivor Series cards in the event's history that I would either go out of my way to get the VHS tape or buy it as part of the Survivor Series anthology.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Survivor Series 1989,
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This review is from: The 3rd Annual WWF Survivor Series: The Hulkamaniacs [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Bossman, Rick Martel, Bad News Brown, and Honky Tonk Man (The Enforcers) VS Dusty Rhodes, Brutus Beefcake, Red Rooster, and Tito Santana (The Dream Team): A fine match with Beefcake and Rhodes surviving. Bossman attacks Beefcake with the nightstick after the match and he no sold the move. Bossman attacks Rhodes and he bleeds from the head. Bossman cuts a nice promo after the lose. I miss these days of WWF when feuds were well built and interviews meant something.
Hacksaw, Bret Hart, Ronnie Garvin, and Hercules (The 4x4's) VS Randy Savage, Canadian Earthquake, Greg Valentine, and Dino Bravo (King's Court): This was a very good match that ended in anther stupid count-out decision. The Genuis cuts a promo, I still say he is more enjoyable then anything WWE puts out nowadays. Hulk Hogan, Jake Roberts, and Demoltion (Hulkamanics) VS Zeus, Ted DiBiase, and Powers of Pain (Million Dollar Team): This was a good match even though it was a basic showing of Hogan being more powerful then anyone in the world. Zeus gets eliminated right off and that was a good idea. DiBiase is the MVP of this match and his fist drop on Roberts was picture perfect. It would have been awesome to see DiBiase make Hogan submit but that would have never happened. Hogan drops a leg and places his crotch right on DiBiase's face as he makes the pin. Entertaining even though it's a Hogan win. Rick Rude, Mr.Perfect, and Rogeau's (Rude Brood) VS Roddy Piper, Jimmy Snuka, and Bushwackers (Roddy's Rowdies): A very enjoyable match even if the Bushwackers were involved. You've gotta love Rude's tights. When it was down to Rude/Perfect VS Snuka/Piper is when things got good but we got anther cheap crappy count out finish. Does anyone realize this happens every Survivor Series? Perfect faces Snuka in the final moments and wins in the end via perfectplex. Ultimate Warrior, Jim Neidhart, and Rockers (The Warriors) VS Arn Anderson, Bobby Heenan, Haku, and Andre The Giant (Heenan Family): What an original name for Warrior's team. Many people know Tully Blanchard was suppose to be in the event but he was fired by WWF before this event and Heenan took his place. Andre gets eliminated in mere seconds but GASP! a count-out, who would of thunk that? Heenan drops a knee and pins Jannetty in a shocker. Anderson and Haku were the MVPs of this match. A very good match in the end. Overall, a very enjoyable Survivor Series even though it had Hogan dominance.
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