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(03/02/1984) Herodes vs. Tony Salazar (CMLL)

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Herodes vs. Tony Salazar
03/02/1984
CMLL

Year: 1984
Type: n/a
Other:Recommended; Bloody

Synopsis:

Herodes and Tony Salazar attempt to settle a grudge by having it out in a match that turns into a violent and bloody brawl. No stipulation was attached to the match, but was as bloody and violent as many hair matches. The manner of brawling and other elements – particularly Herodes’ wrestling style – are similar to what one might find in similar grudge matches in the U.S. at the time, making this a rather accessible match. Herodes has the mannerisms and bumping style of Harley Race while the brawling at times conjures up images of Memphis (not that Memphis brawls and lucha brawls are all that different to begin with). The level of blood spilled is borderline sickening but makes for some memorable visuals. The match did well on the DVDVR 80’s lucha poll, finishing  in 9th place overall.

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(09/21/1984) Cien Caras vs. Canek (CMLL)

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Cien Caras vs. canek
cmll
uwa heavyweight
09/21/1984

Year: 1984
Type: Title Match Style
Other: n/a

Synopsis:

Cien Caras and Canek wrestle for the UWA Heavyweight championship in what was the featured title match from EMLL’s 51st Anniversary show. The match is very long, clocking in at just under 30:00 minutes of total match time not including time in between falls. The first fall is the highlight fall with tenacious arm work by Cien Caras creating an interesting and entertaining story. The match is wrestled very much in a 70’s “working holds” style and once that arm story fades, the match is never quite as compelling as it was while that story was going on. To their credit, they keep the match from being a snoozer but there are several far superior 1984 title matches to seek out.

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(09/14/1984) El Satanico vs. Gran Cochise (CMLL)

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El Satanico vs. Gran Cochise
09/14/1984
NWA WORLD Middleweight
CMLL

Year: 1984
Type: Title Match Style
Other:Recommended

Synopsis:

Considered by the DVDVR Lucha 80’s set watchers to be among the best lucha matches of the 1980’s, this is a classically structured lucha title match in most every sense of the phrase. The first fall stays on the mat, which a heavy ephasize on struggle and stalemates. The entire match is wrestled on the up and up, maybe to a surprising extent given Satanico’s involvement. There is the second and third fall escalation one would expect from a quality title match, culminating in a submission heavy final few minutes. On an individual basis, this is another match that helps make the case of Satanico being an all-time great worker and a match that makes you wish we had access to more Gran Cochise singles matches.Considered by some to be a candidate for the distinction of “best lucha title match ever”.

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