How…HOW…has this classic encounter never before graced this little slice of heaven we call SQUASH of the Week? It’s a crime I say, a crime. But we’re about to rectify this travesty and make it right. In fact I am gonna channel my inner Tony Schiavone and call it the greatest night in the history of our sport!
And yes kids, this one is taking place on good ol’ WCW Monday Nitro and it features not only Disco Inferno dancing his way down to the ring but also…
…Paul Orndorff, who appears to be having the time of his life despite it being the twilight of his career. I know folks have fond memories of the Hogan feud (and trust me, I’m right there with you!), but his absurd WCW run…
…featuring brillo pad coiffed psychics (!!!!) and opera singers is woefully underrated. I truly need to induct that whole thing again as just watching it now has brought me unfathomable joy.
Kinda like this match has done! Sure, it starts off with Disco pummeling Orndorff with his punchy dancey offense…
…which includes chops to the back of the head. Say what you will about him, but this dude was amazingly committed to the gimmick and never failed to make me laugh.
And his “Monday Nitro Fever” trunks? *chef’s kiss* I’m sure you’d agree that the world would be a better place if more people came up with stupid sayings they proudly stitched on their backsides. Anyway, Orndorff (no doubt realizing he is in fact Mr. Wonderful), takes over and just starts beating Disco from pillar to post. Which all leads to what is unquestionably the greatest move ever in a pro wrestling ring:
The Wonderful Disco Boogie Woogie Elbow Drop of Funky Doom!
There was really no need to hit another move (or put your feet on the ropes in the laziest manner possible) to pick up the duke here. You won the match – and all our hearts – with your delightful dance. Like seriously, it was less than a decade before this he was doing this:
A moment we all thought could never be possibly be topped. But then we got this:
God bless you Paul Orndorff – you are truly wonderful!