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Bash at the Beach 96'
Watching it for the Hogan turn but I was surprised how good the rest of the PPV was.
Mysterio vs Psicosis opener was obviously great, but man...forgot just how amazing early Mysterio was. The spots themselves are fantastic, but even more impressive is the smoothness in which they're executed. Just looks sooooo good. Only downside is that it predictably ends like every Rey/Psicosis match ever: Splash Mountain reversed into hurricanrana. You'd think two guys who innovate so much in their match, would be able to think of a different finish once in a while.
Also, Psicosis is literally insane. Dude did a senton splash from the top rope to the floor. And Rey is insane for taking it.
Big Bubba vs John Tenta -Sack of silver dollars on a pole match.
This surprised the shit out of me. On paper it looks like a train wreck, but they actually put on a really entertaining match. It's no 5-star classic, but it tells a good story and has a good ending.
Disco Inferno vs Dean Malenko
Another surprise. Disco Inferno was still a huge joke at this point, and it looks like it's going to be a squash, but Disco gets serious and starts putting up a good fight. Ends up being a pretty good match.
Steve Mongo McMicheal vs some guy
This was like Mongo's second or third match, so he's terrible. Guy he's wrestling ain't much better.
Benoit and Arn vs Sullivan and Giant
Giant is green at this point, but the rest of the participants make it great.
There's a few other matches that aren't amazing but are still pretty good. Konnan vs Flair was pretty good.
Hogan turn is phenomenal.
All in all, a really solid PPV.
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