Randy Savage vs. Ricky Steamboat

[10.0] "I had concerns going into this that my rating might be relatively low, as I can only judge this by 2026 standards, not 1987. I need not worry. These two created a classic that laughs at the concept of time and will hold up as long as professional wrestling exists. My only slight gripe was Dave Hebner, who I thought overplayed his role. That aside though... Aided by a stellar job on commentary by Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse Ventura, and a crowd fully behind The Dragon, Steamboat and Savage told a relatively simple story. Both were aggressive. Early on Steamboat got Savage in a choke that was genuinely one of the most impressive things I've seen recently, and his arm drags are stuff of legend for reason. So crisp, so fluid. Savage also took a backdrop over the ropes that felt like a huge high spot. They worked a sprint for large portions of this match, then slowed it down when Savage was throwing Steamboat out of the ring repeatedly, including sending him over the announce desk. Ultimately George Steele at ringside paid dividends for The Dragon, helping him beat the count and then being the equaliser to Savage's ring bell. Steamboat wins with a rollup - this may be a blood feud, but in the end, the babyface wins with a wrestling hold against an opponent who was willing to win with a weapon. Professional wrestling 101. If you're here thinking, does this hold up, is it worth going back and watching, the answer is yes times infinity. It's on YouTube and well, well worth your time."

[10.0] "This is the third match I've shown my girlfriend, Amanda. I try to go into these matches with as little context as possible to see how she reacts. Not only was she impressed with the impeccable work of Macho and The Dragon, which set the pace for the modern style of wrestling, she was fully invested in the ambience of the moment. Pontiac Silverdome, 93, 000, George the Animal Steele and Miss Elizabeth, and an era of wrestling that invokes nostalgia for a nut like myself and a first-time viewer like her. Diamonds are forever and so is the majesty of Savage vs Steamboat at WM 3. Never to be topped! *****"

[10.0] "Just watched this match for the second time. It's a masterpiece. Legitimately one of the greatest bell to bell performances ever put on screen. It's also the first good match in to and a half Wrestlemanias. High paced, well worked, technical and a decade ahead of its time. This match has aged wonderfully."

[10.0] "WM 3 is the de facto first mania because it has everything we recognize the event for. Stadium, major stars in the main event, and matches like this that steal the show. The frenetic pace was unprecedented for the time. My only gripe is the interference from George Steele towards the end but it was one moment in a back and forth classic. If you're not a fan of this match you're not a fan of real wrestling."

[7.0] "Sick match, two greats who know how to put on a really exciting and thrilling match. My only issue is that the focus on all the side stuff with the animal and elizabeth really distracted from a great match and then the match ended too early, id've loved to see them go 25 minutes or over and not just 14."

[4.0] "I'm just going to be honest I don't understand this match. I feel like they just do moves with no real story behind it. Steamboat has great selling but that's just about it. Jessie Ventura is unbearable on commentary. And the most legendary IC Title match in WrestleMaina history ends in a dirty finish. Not good in my opinion."

[10.0] "Incredible, about 20 years ahead of its time. Would be a 10 in any era, but the fact they did this then is mindblowing"

[8.0] "Pretty good match especially for WrestleMania at the time. The first great match to be held at WrestleMania and it still holds up fairly well today. The crowd was incredible for this match and this is truly one of the most iconic matches in WrestleMania history. ****"

[9.0] "Better than I initially thought, as I really got into how FAST these dudes were moving. Nonstop action in the truest sense. Some of the selling was just a LITTLE weak, but it had tremendous action and some good back and forth stuff. Macho Man may be the most underrated all-timer ever"

[7.0] "Objectively incredible work rate performance from both men, and even more so considering the era in which it occurred. This exact same style of match is wrestled on TV and PPV every week, and they did it great here in 1987. Love the build up to the finish and when Savage absolutely nails George Steele in the head with a kick."

[8.0] "People criticize modern wrestling by saying matches like this aren't special because they're wrestled weekly now, and I simply do not believe that a match like this happens as often as one would think. The amount of pressure that Steamboat puts on Savage with nothing but intent and desire of victory on his mind makes the Dragon's performance stellar and one of a kind. It's a showcase of fighting spirit not through his selling or endurance, but his insistence and bravery against Macho Man. Savage was moving like a God out there too. Stood toe to toe with the Dragon with crisp movement and great, subtle facials. An undeniable classic that stands out so strongly against the heaps of garbage surrounding it. ****1/4"

[9.0] "One of the most influential matches of all time. Macho Man & The Dragon changed the game forever and are the reason why so many top pro wrestlers wrestle. This match still holds up and the moves in it are used by a lot of the best in the world today. (4.5*)"

[7.0] "My gosh, the crowd was going nuts. It's a great babyface vs. heel type of match. Obviously, you have to take into account the year of the match, but it's still really entertaining. There are some great pin combinations and those crazy arm drags from Ricky Steamboat my god, the height, haha. Even now, it's still very enjoyable."

[8.0] "Well, i need to be the devil or something. I can understand the hype, the historical moment, one of the first bangers in Wrestlemania history. Is a 8 match with any doubts. The match has the storytelling, the chemistry is there but seriously the match is ended with a ref bump and a small package after a interference, is not a clean pinfall. i don't wanna to compare but Ricky has a similar ending with Ric Flair years before but that match is prepared for that ending. This match enters in the small package for about 3 minutes, after taking a lot of great bumps, the finish is very rare, Steele helps Ricky after a strange sequence for my taste. This is good for the 1987? of course is one of the best matches in those years but i can't compare this with the puro of the 80s, joshi of the 80s, wrestling is not only America. I will have a rewatch but for me is a 8. ****/25"

[10.0] "Absolute masterclass. Up there with my top 5 Wrestlemania matches of all time. Crowd when Ricky won the Intercontinental Title was fantastic. In ring chemistry was precise. Absolute worth watching if you're getting into Wrestlemania spirit. My only downer on it that it didn't go on longer"

[7.0] "I can't believe real-life slaphead Chewbacca, aka. George Steele simping over Elizabeth ran as a story for as long as it did. I agree with several other reviewers in saying that this really is the first great match at Mania. This has a good mix of some in-ring and outside action, which is always a welcome surprise in a non-stipulation match. Ventura moaning about the ref on commentary had me chuckling throughout. The crowd loved it, and so did I. The ending isn't great and does take the sting out of things, somewhat, for me. Amazing that they put on such a good contest without anyone hitting a finisher, if I'm correct? This match helped cement the Intercontinental title as the workman's title. Still stands the test of time today, as most matches from this period of wrestling lacked any real quality."

[10.0] "History did indeed beckon the Macho Man on this night. Jesse Ventura on commentary says "this is one of the greatest matches I've ever seen" and you can tell he is being honest when he says it. Truly a match that will live on forever. The way they change speeds adds so much to the match. Like a roller coaster. They don't wear the audience out and don't bore them, either. They don't use any rest holds in this match. If they need to catch their breaths, they dump the other outside and let the selling speak for themselves as they get a breather. Of course, Savage and Steamboat are both two of the greatest workers of their era. Savage with his meticulous attention to detail and Steamboat with his selling, aerial moves, and signature arm drags. Their psychology and story telling is just as on point, too. Truly one of the greatest matches of all time. It isn't overrated in the least."

[10.0] "Everyone that knows me just an tiny bit knows how rough I am with matches from the past century. They're not my type, wrestling is an weird ass woke doky shit that I use as a entertaininngment and watch matches with 144p filmed with an fucking box does not entertain me a lot, but I don't have an single problem with no one who tries it. Well, I am the one losing it, right? That match right here, for example, was one of the first matches from the past century I ever watched, and watch it back gave me good memories and made me a tiny bit smart when it comes to pure wrestling matches. I already saw his bout with Ric Flair, obviously, but I clearly need to watch more them, the stuff he does is legendary, an easy worked face that can carry the pace and control around the match easily. That shit right here was 40 years ago, that was the made that made wrestlers, a bunch of stupid big guys, back in the day, set up. That was a mark, a sign that if you want to keep wrestling, you should present some good level of that shit. Workrate, that is what this match, and even their feud if you go check, was all about. Easy chemistry, easy watch, pretty good for the time and even better right now when you watch back with some knowledge. Which means, even for a dumby ass like mine, that shit is excellent. This is a five stars match for me, and if you want to suggest wrestling to someone, that match would be a great suggestion. That shows how impactful they're."

[9.0] "A Wrestlemania classic. Savage and Steamboat have the best match on the card which isn't surprising given the individuals involved. This match will be shown for generations to come."

[10.0] "This was a great match especially for the era. The ending was a little sudden but nontheless a great match between 2 great perfomers."

[9.0] "As my first comment (and rating once I am allowed to make one), I figured a historic match like this would be a good choice. The pace is extremely fluid, especially for the time. While it may appear rehearsed, I find that quality actually makes me appreciate it more, since I can appreciate the grace (never thought I'd apply that word to a wrestling match) and thought put into it. Luckily, I have not seen much pro wrestling, so I feel just as amazed at its novelty as those watching back in 1987. My only complaint is that while I liked the poetic justice of the ending, it didn't feel like it fit in the context of the rest of the match. But that's a very minor complaint and doesn't tarnish my positive feelings about the match."

[9.0] "The original WrestleMania classic. Arguably the company's first truly great match as well. As far as in-ring work is concerned, this set the bar higher than ever before back when the company was all about spectacle and larger than life characters, not much about the actual wrestling, which used to be fairly lackluster. In that aspect, this match changed the whole landscape. Here you get two formidable wrestlers and athletes who prove to be the perfect dancing partners; just magnificent chemistry, wonderful wrestling with remarkable intensity, outstanding psychology, excellent selling, great drama, there's even an awesome ref bump and a satisfying roll-up win. All of that in front of over 90.000 passionate fans at the Silverdome, in the first ever WrestleMania taking place in a stadium. For a 15-minute match, it hardly gets any more compelling. Truly a groundbreaking match and a true WrestleMania staple. ****1/2"

[8.0] "[4 Stars] This match is a classic, but it's not perfect because time takes its toll, and that's normal."

[10.0] "The first big match of WrestleMania, It had everything to be a match of even today, It had a good storyline, and this match showed how to tell a great story, and be so good, both show a good chemistry and the right winner with Steamboat becoming Intercontinental Champion, a match that was very ahead of it's time, 10/10 [*****]"

[9.0] "Yeahhh, unreal for the 80s. Exhilarating and exciting. Surprisingly fast and athletic, a real showcase of the future."

[10.0] "Not even close to overrated. The crowd, the drama, the in-ring ability, the false finishes. Western wrestling fans had hardly, if ever seen things like this, and it's arguable they rarely have since. One of a kind."

[9.0] "This is not a good match for the golden era. This is a good match, period. Way faster than what was seen at the time. Great chemistry and psychology. And a feel good win for The Dragon. In my opinion, it's the best match in the first 10 years of Wrestlemania."

[10.0] "The first true five star match in the history of WrestleMania and its certainly worthy of that distinction as the wrestling is outstanding, the storytelling throughout the match was really good and there's so much drama in the match with so many nearfalls, the crowd was unglued. The match was about 15 minutes long and it absolutely flies by and could easily have been twice as long and still been as good to watch as it is. It's a really good back and forth contest as well where they both had a strong control spot at some point in the match. The selling was fantastic, especially from Steamboat who was put out of action with a ring bell to the throat in the lead up to the match and it was really good how this ended up being a big part of the story where the referee is knocked out after Savage lands an elbow to Steamboat, which should have won him the match and then Savage's undoing was trying to take advantage by getting the ring bell and ending Steamboat's career with it. It gets thwarted when George Steele stops him at every turn and the distraction is long enough for Steamboat to get the last gasp pin on a reversal. It was just a great moment. The IC Title became known as the workhorse title because matches like this made it feel important and it would be a long time before we would see a match as good as this at a WrestleMania again."

[9.0] "One of the great WWF matches, Ricky and Randy put together a classic for the ages. Every ref count has you on the edge of your seat as these two masters of the craft go blow for blow for 15 mimutes. So many great spots, so many false finishes that had the crowd sold every time. Extremely effective storytelling with the bell that took the Dragon out, Steamboats neck being worked over, George the Animal Steele's appropriate involvement and a fantastic finish that saw a ref bump cost Randy the win. Crowd could not belive what they were watching. In terms of the old WWF style of matches, it can't really get any better than this. Absolutely exceptional"

[6.0] "This is one of the better matches in American promotions around this time with a really fast pace (for 80's standards), but by today's standards it's just a solid match, nothing more. Finish was underwhelming though."

[10.0] "I'm new to wrestling (I've only watched three matches so far) but this one completely blew me away. I didn't expect to feel so much emotion watching a sport that I barely understand. Yet from the very first minute, Randy Savage and Ricky Steamboat pulled me in like nothing else. The intensity, the storytelling, the crowd -- everything felt alive. I could tell that every move had meaning, every glance between them told part of a bigger story. Savage played the perfect villain -- confident and cruel -- while Steamboat fought with such heart and passion that I found myself rooting for him without even realizing it. There were so many near falls that I literally leaned forward on my seat. When Steamboat finally won, I felt this weird mix of relief and excitement, like I had just witnessed something historic. Even though this match is from decades ago, it felt timeless. It made me realize that wrestling isn't just about strength or flashy moves -- it's about emotion, performance, and connection with the audience. After watching this, I'm officially hooked. If wrestling can make me feel this much, then I want to see more.The match that made me a fan. *****"

[9.0] "The first classic WrestleMania match, and of the best WWF matches of the era. The match operated at an incredible pace, with both Savage and Steamboat showing incredible athleticism. George Steele also contributed to the match and ultimately was part of the finish as he pushed Savage off the top rope which allowed Steamboat to reverse Savage's attempt at a Slam into a small package to win the Intercontinental Championship. Despite the match taking place nearly 40 years ago, it still holds up to this day as an absolute classic, featuring spectacular storytelling. [****1/2]"

[10.0] "I'm giving this a ten because of the impeccable ring work of both guys and the historical importance of the match, but there was a booking issue I had. The heel Savage getting the visual pin on Steamboat doesn't much sense to me. You're basically saying the good guy that's about to take the belt from the champion isn't as good as his opponent. Also, George "The Animal" Steele was the worst part of this match. He was distracting and I found myself wishing he wasn't there. All in all, this was still a tremendous bout which changed wrestling for the better. You just didn't see this kind of work in American wrestling in the 1980's and it inspired many wrestlers in the future to put an emphasis on ring work, not just character. Great match."

[10.0] "This match is such a perfect example of what pro wrestling is, down to every last detail. It's the perfect blend of every element that makes this art special. The story leading up to it; completely ridiculous and over the top. Savage crushes Steamboat's throat with a ring bell and this dude was going to speach therapy to get his voice back. Hilarious. Then there's the promos that they cut just before their music hits and they head down the ramp. Unbelievably good. Steamboat's promo ends at the exact perfect moment when his music drops. Then there's the little rings they ride down the ramp in. Then there's the classic commentary team. Then there's the electric atmosphere of a ridiculously packed Silverdome and the electric atmosphere of Wrestlemania. Then of course, the match itself. A pace unseen by the western world at this time, especially by two heavyweights. Two masters of the craft in-ring and the ultimate heel vs the ultimate babyface. The speed; the amount of nearfalls, and two guys that are trying to do one thing above anything else, win. Classic."

[10.0] "Rewatched it--and it just keeps getting better. This match ages like fine wine. It's so simple, yet incredibly effective. This is the best way to do the WWE style. The pacing, the structure, the emotional beats--everything clicks. The commentary is goated. Gorilla playing the more neutral, face-leaning voice of reason, and Ventura being the ultimate heel commentator, backing Savage to the end and hilariously tearing into the referee. That "That should be a disqualification! " line is absolute gold. What I love most is how some of the spots are lightning fast, yet they never feel choreographed. It's not like they're performing for an audience--it genuinely looks like two competitors desperately trying to outmaneuve each other at high speed. There is an intention which is manifested in their body language. It doesn't feel like a performance; it feels like a battle. The camera work is phenomenal too. The angles make it feel like something out of an epic adventure film--like two titans clashing, or superheroes mid-flight combat. It's cinematic without needing forced drama or artificial interference. The way they structure the comeback is a lost art. Unlike today's formulaic comeback spots that you can predict from a mile away, this one builds. The heel domination is done properly, grinding the face down and earning the eventual comeback. And when the babyface finally turns the tide, it's done at the perfect moment--not in a generic sequence and rhythms of the match, but it comes at a very unique place and time in such an unorthodox way that genuinely surprises you. The climax stretch is just pure storytelling magic. The crowd goes absolutely insane. You can literally see Steamboat learning and adapting mid-match, countering Savage's tricks because he's figured him out. Like when Steamboat is on the outside, Savage goes to strike just as Steamboat reenters--but Steamboat ducks, shoulder tackles him through the ropes, then follows it up with a sunset flip. Genius. And there are tons of sequences like that throughout--pure wrestling psychology. Love how they're constantly going for pins, constantly trying to outwrestle and win--and in the process, it naturally ends up looking like a cool sequence. They're not out there performing flashy spots for the sake of it. They're wrestling with purpose, trying to outsmart and outmaneuver each other, and because of that, these amazing sequences just happen organically. That's the difference--it doesn't feel like they're trying to execute a perfect routine. It feels like a fight, like they're genuinely struggling to win. The cool sequences aren't the goal--they're the byproduct of intense, competitive wrestling. That's how it should be: natural, organic, and authentic. There needs to be intention behind everything, not just mindless spots to pop the crowd. The ending is flawless. It has the emotional weight and cinematic rhythm of something like WrestleMania XL's cinematic style finale--but without needing heavy interference or theatrics. Just pure, in-ring storytelling and incredible timing."

[9.0] "This was objectively one of the greatest matches of all time when it happened, and from an in-ring psychology standpoint, still holds up to this day."

[9.0] "Still holds up in 2025. Incredible wrestling match between 2 all time greats. Only reason this is not a 10 is the finish."

[8.0] "The story is as simple as it gets. Two great wrestlers focused on winning the title by any means necessary. There was more desperation as the match progressed, with Savage trying all sorts of moves where Steamboat doing everything as counter. A very memorable finish with high paced action."

[9.0] "This match is really good, it's certainly the first 'WrestleMania Classic', and delivered incredibly well what everyone was expecting, a big Ricky Steamboat title win. Savage and Steamboat went back and forth for a long time in the months prior to this match, and it seemed like every time that Ricky was closer to the title, Savage always found a way to somehow retain the championship, but this time it was different, on the biggest stage, the Dragon delivered a fantastic babyface performance, and finally defeated his nemesis, to win the IC Title. The match had a lovely action, it was different from their previous matches, and suited very well the occasion... this time Savage had more control than usual, and it's normal, because in big matches like this, it's traditionally the heel who calls the match and dominate the majority of actions, and he did that, but not for very long, because Steamboat eventually matched his offense, and there was a middle part there where it was pure insanity, a lot of reversals and transitions, just pretty damn good professional wrestling, from two greats. The ending was a callback to what started their rivalry, the bell, the same bell that Savage used to attack Steamboat, there was a ref bump in the match, and Randy immediately went to pick up the bell, but George Steele, who was on Ricky's corner, helped his friend, and threw Savage off the top rope, without the referee seeing. After that, the Dragon used his brain, outsmarted the Macho Man, and finally got his dream victory. This match tells a simple story, it's not one of the most thrilling and elaborated, it's not even a top-3 match of the rivalry probably, but it's huge, it's the WrestleMania match, super legendary and historic, and I loved that they chose this way to close the chapter, suits the event incredibly well too - {****1/4}"

[9.0] "Match of the night filled by intensity, psychology and emotions. By that time, best bout which occurred at Grandest Stage of Them All."

[8.0] "This match was a classic, one of the first "truly great" Wrestlemania matches we got. There was nothing too special in this one, no flashy moves or wild counters, just pure vibes, and that's what makes this an entertaining watch. The ending was great, George Steele pushing Savage off the top turnbuckle and Ricky getting the roll up was fun."

[10.0] "The first true Wrestlemania Classic. Two masters of their craft delivering an incredibly well worked match that somehow managed to steal the show over the Bodyslam heard around the world. It still holds up well to this day, to the point where you could work this exact match in 2025 and it would still be one of the best on the card. From the rivalry, to the in-ring action, this is without a doubt the first 10/10 match in Wrestlemania history and deserves all its flowers. Its impact and legacy is truly undeniable."

[7.0] "I cant rate because i made the account today. I watched a Santi video where he was saying that this is the best IC title match ever so I wanted to see it. I think it was good, especially for the 80s, might even be the best match from the 80s. But compared to what he have now the wrestling skill was much lower of course but I think the story stood up for itself. I think im gonna give it a 7/10, I was surprised that i didnt fell asleep like the other times when i watched golden era matches. Solid."

[8.0] "I liked this more upon my most recent rewatch. It is undoubtedly the first must watch match in WrestleMania history, and would remain the best bout at any of those shows for many years after this. While it is very simple by today's standards, and there is nothing that you'll see that you haven't a million times before if you've been watching wrestling for a decent amount of time, the thing that makes it still standout compared to most of its fellow WWF matches from this time is the pacing. It just builds and builds and builds, and with it so does the tension and the crowd response. There is a sequence of nearfalls in the later half of the bout with each fall eliciting a louder and louder response from the tens of thousands packed into the Pontiac Silverdome. They lose their minds when they think Steamboat managed to score a flash pin on the last attempt in the sequence, and it perfectly sets up the finish being a small package from the Dragon to Savage. The fact that the match ran for not even fifteen minutes was a great decision given that it allowed both guys to go full-bore without necessitating any rest holds. I was actually surprising at how protected Savage was here; he had Steamboat beaten at least twice: once by countout had it not been for George 'The Animal' Steele at ringside, and the other off of his signature elbow drop had he not inadvertently Irish whipped Steamboat into referee Dave Hebner. It made sense though, given Savage was being prepped to move up to the world title scene not long after this and it didn't do any damage to Steamboat given he was a perennial underdog to begin with. That is evident given how ecstatic the fans were after he scored the 1-2-3 with the small package. Overall, a very good match that still holds up today. Is it as great as some of the matches that have come after it succeeding WrestleManias? No, but its still pretty damn great and worth watching. ****"

[10.0] "And finally, the two held their feud ending in the biggest arena in front of 78, 000 spectators and one of the best matches in WrestleMania history. This match was Steamboat's last chance for the championship and he wrestled like he had nothing to lose and he wrestled much, much more violently than his previous match, but he was still an underdog babyface who whenever his wrist momentum dropped, the entire arena would go up in smoke. On the other hand, Savage was a great heel who whenever he made a comeback, the arena would shut down. This made the entire fan base go crazy when Steamboat made a full comeback. Throughout the match, there were only two wrestlers hitting each other's throats and when they tired each other out, they started rolling each other, which was much more beautiful with the high speed of the match. Finally, in a very good ending, Steamboat was able to win and the feud between them ended."

[7.0] "Perhaps the best in-ring match of a Wrestlemania at this stage. An intense rivalry, variety and near falls that usefully raised the pressure. The overbooking is used to good effect and without the ridiculousness that had previously weakened the writing of this duel. In-ring quality: 1.75/4. Stakes: 1.5/2. Justification: 1/1. Place on the card: 1/1. Suspense: 1/1. Bonus/Malus: none. Total: 7.25/10. Match seen on the WWE Network."

[10.0] "As a kid, watching this match on a VHS WrestleMania III tape rental, it officially made me a fan of professional wrestling. I've watched it again from time to time over the ensuing decades, thinking before each viewing that it might not hold up to being as good as my memory would suggest, but I'm always still blown away by how fantastic it was. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat was the ultimate sympathetic babyface, fighting for revenge after "The Macho Man" Randy Savage tried to permanently put him on the shelf. Savage targeted Steamboat's neck through the whole match, trying to finish the job and retain his Intercontinental Championship as Steamboat gutted it out to stay alive. Savage lost in classic heel fashion as his attempts to use the ring bell backfired thanks to George "The Animal" Steele and the crowd erupted in rightful joy. On commentary before the next match began, Jesse Ventura said "That last match was a classic, I haven't seen any better in my eleven or twelve years, " and Gorilla Monsoon replied "You'll never see a better match than that if you live to be a hundred, " which wasn't hyperbole. Even today, this match holds up as the greatest in WrestleMania history and one of the best matches of all time."

[9.0] "One of the matches that comes up in every conversation about great matches in the early Wrestlemania Era and easily the best Mania match up to this point. This was so different from most other matches seen at shows like this and an absolute classic laying the foundation for a lot of matches that were to follow in the future. Two of the best workers of their generation luckily got enough time to put on an all-timer of Wrestlemania history."

[10.0] "Hands-down one of the greatest WWF matches of this era. So much of what we see in modern wrestling stems from this match. The faster pace, the near falls, the meticulous planning of the match beforehand by Randy Savage, etc. while they had all certainly been done before, were popularized by the success of this match. The way that Savage and Steamboat went about putting this match together is more or less the way everybody in every promotion puts matches together now."

[7.0] "Fast paced match, incredible really how athletic and quick this pair are particularly Steamboat and all those parts of the match were really fun. Enjoyed this one, silly finish aside. Commentary on this is really great too."