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Classic Rivalries - Cactus Jack vs. Big Van Vader: photos
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& ^- O1 C8 \1 u* _6 m6 P8 g7 F+ oCactus Jack is an unlikely fan favorite when he takes on Vader in a classic series of matches in 1993.% v c2 j* q4 K7 S5 ?1 ]9 I# j
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Vader, the WCW Champion, attacks Jack following a match with Paul Orndorff in January 1993.6 Z% D+ x: R7 v$ [5 G2 W
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Big Van Vader ferociously attacks the face of Cactus Jack in their first encounter on April 17, 1993.+ K( v4 W2 Z' \7 ]. Y9 z7 S6 b% ~7 r
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The 450-pound Mastodon is known for his surprising aerial skill.
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Cactus Jack uses his brawling skills outside the ring to pick up a count out victory.8 i- ?1 g3 Q2 u1 r4 @7 l( b/ U: Z
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The following week, a heavily bandaged Jack took on Vader once again.
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, l3 T: ?; P# U* j5 n7 hVader ends things prematurely after he powerbombs Cactus on the cold concrete floor.
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3 b, j! p* E$ A% l2 Y- RThe two met again at Halloween Havoc that October in a Texas Death Match.: L, L; R9 T9 M4 N* i2 I6 o
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" ^3 e) s7 o& f: \8 WCactus Jack found himself in a similar position to this during the bout. Vader fell backwards and sandwiched him on the entrance ramp.2 x) y% b5 J z
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. v; {% ^, a: JVader emerges victorious after Jack does not answer the referee's 10 count. |
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