La Fiera vs. Jerry “Puma” Estrada
??/??/1991
Chain Match
Monterrey
Year: 1991
Type: n/a
Other:Recommended; Bloody; Chain
Synopsis:
With the exception of a confusing and unsatisfying finish, this match has everything one could possibly want out of a chain match. After some early match tentativeness, Fiera and Estrada start swinging for the fences and the results is a wild, unpredictable brawl. There are chain shots of course, but also wild chair tosses, legit head butts (including one to the referee!), and plenty of blood. The match is more than a novelty; you could drop this same match into almost any territory in the U.S. in the 1980’s and it would be among the stronger violent gimmick matches in those promotion’s histories. Estrada has never looked so stuff and the amazing consistent La Fiera is once again on his game. To top it all off, the match is more than just brawling and includes a really neat tope while both guys are still chained together. As mentioned, the abrupt and frankly stupid ending is the one major blemish on an otherwise immensely entertaining brawl.
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Phil Schneider - September 2011
La Fiera v. Jerry Estrada- Chain Match Weird ending aside, this is one of the best brawls matches I have ever seen. Maybe as good as the Valentine v. Piper match. Awesome smashing each other with chains, crazy chain assisted bumps, lunatic chain tope, Fiera punching Estrada in the head with a spiked glove, shoot headbutting the ref, fucking nutso. Finish was weird, and brings it a sconch down from the truly great matches of all time, but holy shit you guys need to send Fredo $5.
Will (goodhelmet) - September 2011
Jerry Estrada vs. La Fiera (Chain Match) – MOTD contender until the bad finish. Up until the end, Phil and I thought it might be the best match of 1991 if that is the year it took place. Sick chain spots including one where it looked like Estrada’s spine might get ripped from his body MK style. Some sick shoot headbutts early on, an INSANE over the top rope suplex reversal spot. Everyone here should watch this match.
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