I’ve always been a bit bummed that I never saw Harley Race in his prime. In fact, the first matches I may have ever seen of his were during his WWF stint, where he was bedecked in his silly King outfit. Sure I went back and watched stuff later, but I have to believe that you never get a second chance to make (take?) a first impression and such was the case with Harley. Sigh.
Today he’s taking on Moondog Spot. Former WWF tag team champion Moondog Spot mind you! You know what wrestling today is missing? Completely unkempt guys that look like they’ve never even heard of the term “shower.” Someone needs to bring back the Moondogs!
So the match starts and we get a mighty tie up. Race pushes Spotty back into the corner and feigns a clean break, only to headbutt him right in the clavicle. Honestly, not sure who that would hurt more. C’mon, King, do better!
Race looks to whip Spot across the ring only for the Moondog to reverse and send the King into the buckle himself, following that up with a flying (well kinda) knee to the chest. Spot tries to duplicate that, but sadly winds up kneeing nothing but the corner post.
Seeing his wounded foe, Race jumps at the chance to hit a cradle suplex, and just like that he gets the 1-2-3. Crazy that it takes longer for Bobby Heenan to get into the ring and play dress up with Race than it did for Harley to win the match! Also odd, I thought the Moondogs were usually heels…anyone have any insight as to why the villainous King would be taking on a like-minded Moondog? Also, who would be best served to get a Moondog makeover in today’s wrestling? Leave your answers in the comments below!