10 Things We Learned From Dark Side Of The Ring: Collision In Korea
1. The Shows Were Background Noise
The actual wrestling, for the most part, was a mere backdrop to the promotion of peace. Most matches played before complete silence (Hawk reportedly shouted at fans and asked why they bothered to show up during his bouts, which was risky), and only Ric Flair vs. Antonio Inoki received a worthwhile reaction.
Bischoff actually still thinks that's one of the best matches ever considering the circumstances they were up against. The live crowds, regardless of their vast size, were deathly silent for almost everything. "Fans" in North Korea didn't really have a clue what they were watching, and only applauded for names that had obvious star power.
The American stars couldn't wait to get out of the place.
Flair kissed the pavement in Tokyo when WCW's plane landed back in Japan, and Norton recalled seeing him instantly turn back into the gregarious 'Nature Boy' like he was turning on a switch. Meanwhile, Scott himself was likely just glad he was still in one piece after his run-ins with the authorities.
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