JJZ: Damn homie. This match was wild. Especially that chair shot Arn cracked to the back of Manny's head. Wow. Really quality stuff here! The heels took an ass whooping two thirds of this match but got their licks in in the last third. This would've been a perfect match to watch with our other wrestling like-minded friends. I agree that I did come out of this really thinking Manny stood right with all of these guys. The crowd and the feel of this match made its way right through my TV screen. Great stuff!
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The Horseman Turns, The Wound That Burns
Friday, October 25, 2024
Forever Forward Fridays
JJZ: So, this kinda match is the hardest to review in my opinion. It's a good match. Not great, just good. Nothing overall epic happens. The moves and spots are executed perfectly. The story is simple but on point and has a satisfying ending. So I'll add this. You aren't sure on Webster, I've never been over the moon on Angelico. I've always found him solid though. In this match with Morgan I think both guys were just trying to have a middle of the road match that entertained the crowd. What they delivered was fun and I left feeling satisfied.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Wipe Out!
CJD: Is there a wrestler that was better at doing more with very little than Arn Anderson? I know there are some candidates, but he's definitely way up there. I was so irrationally excited for this match and it didn't disappoint. Maybe the first Dynamic Dudes era Shane match I've watched as an adult. I'm surprised you were wishing for a better finish, on first watch I assumed the unusual nature of the booking on the finish was part of what hooked you on this match! This was awesome, Douglas was game, but AA really went above and beyond to put everything you needed to make something memorable out of an opportunity that many would have seen as a night off.
Friday, September 6, 2024
Forever Forward Fridays
CJD: I always like when we land on a match coincidentally when a wrestler is at a significant moment in their career. That's the case with Ricochet this Friday and this is a great showcase match for the One And Only. I thought he was the most impressive guy in there, and that's impressive in a match where everyone impressed! You mentioned the live energy of this match, which is what it was all about for me. The spontaneous booking, the open challenger reveals, and the seat of your pants style of match. This hit on a lot of fun indie cliches in a good way. Also I love any chance for some unexpected Angelico!
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Bengal Can't Change Its Stripes
JJZ: Man, I would've went for this match right away baby! I'm stoked for this one. I always get a kick out of watching babyface Douglas since I'm so used to his heel ECW run. I always appreciate watching older wrestling when things that should be sold bigger are. Like a dump out through the ropes or a dropkick to the outside. That ground don't have no give. Can't really learn how to fall on concrete. I remember talking to my wrestling teacher about bumping on the outside and he said you just gotta suck it up and take the pain. Shane is playing a great pup in this match and Pillman is such a good dickheaded heel. I fully agree the ending is well done too. Great match baby cakes!
Friday, August 9, 2024
Forever Forward Fridays
JJZ: Talk about a hoss battle. This match was big in every sense of the word. Big spots, big strikes, and big men. Big men doing things that they had no right doing. I got a ton of ECW feels (minus the blood). It was like they had a BOGO sale on tables at Home Depot. They went through them like tissues when you have a cold. Honestly I've never been a Shane Taylor fan, so this match is definitely the best one I've seen from him so far. Lee and War Machine did their expected ridiculousness that they always do. This was a great blowoff for a feud. I'm sure they had some other bangers a long the way too.
Labels:
Erik,
Hanson,
Ivar,
Keith Lee,
Ray Rowe,
Shane Taylor,
War Machine
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Strong-Arm Robberies, Flee With The Lottery
CJD: I'll be honest, I don't think that masterpiece Brad Armstrong match exists on tape. At least not a singles that we've seen. But I totally get why this match spoke to you. They accomplished so much without very much to work with here. Even Larry was buying in hook line and sinker on commentary. So many classic TV match tropes were packed into this one and everything was done so well. Pillman was the more dynamic of the two but I loved what Brad brought to the table too. Great chemistry between these two, great choice!
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