Brian Pillman had been isolated from his partner Tom Zenk for the majority of the match. Brian showed his toughness, enduring cheating and double team attacks from The Midnight Express.
We pick up to see Bobby Eaton climbing to the top rope. Brian stops Bobby with punches to the gut but Bobby counters with a palm thrust to the eyes.
Bobby slams Brian in the center of the ring and then climbs to the top rope to deliver his finisher, "The Alabama Jam" legdrop.
The announcers think Brian is finished but he kicks out yet again.
Bobby shoots Brian to the ropes for a tilt-a-whirl slam but Brian spins out and slams Bobby.
"What a great move by Pillman," exclaims Jim Ross. "Raw strength and determination there. This kid has got guts."
Brian finally has the opening to tag in Tom Zenk.
Tom comes in the proverbial "house on fire", decking both Midnights with punches.
Tom sends Bobby flying with a backdrop.
Tom locks a sleeperhold on Stan but Bobby's still in the ring.
Bobby breaks the hold with an ax-handle and a Russian leg sweep by Stan puts Tom down for the count.
The Midnights see Tom's prone on the mat and look to finish him off with the "Rocket Launcher" splash.
Is Tom finished? Has all of Brian's suffering been for nothing? See the video below.
In case you haven't heard, Bobby Eaton passed away recently. This match might not be his best, but it's a good showcase of his abilities (and Brian Pillman's). It's clear in this match that Bobby and Brian were the captains of their respective teams.
Thanks to Tets at the He Is Out! blog for making a post about this match in March. His post inspired me to capture this match.
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