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Hands of Z #19: The Holy Grail


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In Episode 19, Hands of Z hits its defining moment. After months of searching, speculating, and digging through dusty archives, Shawn and Keith strike gold — twice.

Thanks to the WWE Vault Network, the long-lost Omni bout between Ronnie Garvin and Larry Zbyszko for the National Television Title has finally surfaced. But that’s not all. Shawn uncovers an additional match from his personal collection — giving us two high-stakes Garvin vs. Zbyszko encounters, back-to-back.

 Match #1:

Ronnie Garvin (c) vs. Larry Zbyszko

1983 – National TV Title Match
Garvin defends the National Television Championship in a rarely seen gem that captures both men at their gritty best.

Match #2:

Ronnie Garvin vs. Larry Zbyszko

1984 – Tournament Bout
An open-round tournament match with a shot at Ric Flair on the line. High intensity, raised stakes, and two veterans fighting for a date with destiny in Baltimore!

This is the moment the series has been building toward. Two matches, real stakes, pure storytelling — and the clearest look yet at the physical, psychological chess match between Garvin and Zbyszko. This isn’t just another episode — it’s the Hands of Z holy grail.

 

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