Monday 27 May 2013

3. Debra (Owen Hart & Jeff Jarrett Vs Big Bossman & Ken Shamrock - WWF Heat, 03/01/1999)

Video: Hart & Jarrett Vs Bossman & Shamrock


For wrestling fans of a certain vintage, the word 'puppies' means only one thing - Debra McMichael in her pomp as a premiere WWF valet, accompanying Jeff Jarrett and Owen Hart to the ring and helping them secure numerous victories. This non-title tag team match, where Debra's charges took on the current champions Big Bossman and Ken Shamrock, is a classic example of how her intervention and feminine wiles could swiftly turn a match in favour of her men.




Clad in trademark tight-fitting business suit, Debra looks a million dollars walking to the ring. The match see-saws back and forth until the Big Bossman has Jarrett in trouble and goes for the pin at 3:40 in, only for Owen Hart to enter the ring to stop the count. Ken Shamrock then gets involved, chasing after Hart ringside to draw the attention of the referee. As the Bossman prepares to finish off Jarrett, and with the referee otherwise engaged, Ms. McMichael decides enough is enough and it is time to intervene.

With Jarrett in danger, Debra goes to work

Strutting onto the ring apron at 3:50 instantly grabs the attention of Bossman, and Debra then proceeds to unbutton her jacket to give the entranced wrestler a better view of her assets. Beckoning him towards her seductively with a manicured finger (left), Bossman has forgotten all about the stricken Jarrett and as he gets up close and personal with the beautiful valet she moves his hand to her bottom at 4:15 to the cheers of the crowd.



As Debra holds Bossman in place, Jarrett attacks from behind
While she has hold of Bossman, Jarrett has by now recovered and at 4:20 Debra releases her grip and allows her man to attack Bossman from behind, rolling him back for the pin and victory. A smile on the ring apron and a wave and kiss blown in the direction of the Bossman post-match from ringside completes Debra's work, before she celebrates the significant victory with her men.
 A satisfied Debra leaves victorious
As with all great valets, Debra chose the perfect time to get involved in the match, with the referee out of the ring attending to the skirmish between Hart and Shamrock. Jarrett was down and out at the time of her entrance, but she managed to give her man a full half-minute to recover by unleashing her feminine wiles. Holding onto Bossman towards the end of their encounter ensured his focus was entirely on her and gave Jarrett a vital few extra seconds, allowing him to attack unexpectedly from behind for maximum effect. It was a classic Debra intervention, all done apparently out of the referee's view and turning a likely loss into a win. The only shame is that with it being a non-title match, the win didn't bring Debra the tag-team championship belts that her excellent valet work clearly deserved. Puppie-tastic!
Bossman gets to the bottom of matters


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