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April Wrasslin' |OT| Porsha! Get my damn shoe!
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Me too. The ending was fantastic.
Sibersk Esto
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Remember when Miz worked himself into getting CM Punk and Regal to shoot brotherjackdudes?
Carnby
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Wow. How do I get that awesome chain whip?
FallingEdge
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Well, it was one of your starting weapon choices. You can also get it in the sewers after fighting that giant pig. There is an item that unlocks it in the store. Costs 1100 I think.
You can also tell with that match that the WWF was trying to push Bam Bam after it and that for numerous reasons (1995 KotR, cough cough) it didn't work. It's not his fault though.
Carnby
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bean breath
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Welcome back, Alucard.
Ninja Scooter
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Roman and Ryback should tag team. It'd be like a New Age Power and Glory
El Pescado
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Alex Riley seems like he's probably the biggest turd in real life. His original high school jock gimmick probably wasn't too far off from his real personality.
lovely ladies
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You should go try soju next.
gross
Snowman Prophet of Doom
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I mean, Datazord said right after WK9 that he thought Tanahashi/Okada was way overrated, that it telegraphed its ending too much, was too long, and was predictable.
I will say that, on a personal level, I subjectively enjoyed Roman/Brock quite a bit more, regardless of which is the superior match on a more objective level of skill, storytelling, etc.
I will say that, on a personal level, I subjectively enjoyed Roman/Brock quite a bit more, regardless of which is the superior match on a more objective level of skill, storytelling, etc.
Maybe overrated is too harsh a term, but it definitely felt like it was long for the sake of being long. Especially the way they had Tanahashi and Okada hyping it up in previews('6 star match'). I wouldn't put it anywhere near the top of my list, but Brock vs Lesnar felt more exciting to me because it defied what everyone expected right from the start. Brock bulldozed, Roman looked strong while still appearing vulnerable. Like he immediately figure out he was in over his head, but he took it on the chin. it was the perfect execution of using a little and making it look like a lot. Brock's big match feel, all the rumors around Roman and then when you think it's going one way, Rollins comes out way before you expected him to. Okada vs Tanahashi is what, 40 minutes long? And the only thing I remember from it is Tanahashi's insane leap. Roman vs Brock I remember the spear while Brock had Seth, I remember the german, I remember Brock punching Roman off the apron.
It's definitely a match that's the summation of its parts. It probably won't hold up as well when people look back on it, but I don't necessarily think Tanahashi vs Okada will either. It's just like Suzuki vs Sakuraba doesn't have as many near falls or feats of athleticism in it, but everything around it made it a better match than Okada/Tanahashi to me. And both those guys(Tanahashi and Okada) are great. I still think Tanahashi is one of the best doing it right now. Top 5 purely for his ability to be able to work with any style combined with a John Cena level of work ethic. I just don't think the match was.
It's definitely a match that's the summation of its parts. It probably won't hold up as well when people look back on it, but I don't necessarily think Tanahashi vs Okada will either. It's just like Suzuki vs Sakuraba doesn't have as many near falls or feats of athleticism in it, but everything around it made it a better match than Okada/Tanahashi to me. And both those guys(Tanahashi and Okada) are great. I still think Tanahashi is one of the best doing it right now. Top 5 purely for his ability to be able to work with any style combined with a John Cena level of work ethic. I just don't think the match was.
I don't care how talented two guys are, if they wrestle as many times as Okada and Tanahashi have in the past four years, they are going to struggle to keep things fresh. It's the biggest criticism I have of NJPW right now. You have three guys that can legitimately contend for the title and everyone else just there to fill time until the next WK. But I also understand the reluctance to give the belt to Naito, Goto, or Shibata.
Why Suzuki has never been IWGP Champ, though, is a complete mystery to me.
Why Suzuki has never been IWGP Champ, though, is a complete mystery to me.
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Guess I'm crazy I thought both were good
/Shrug
/Shrug
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Seems like apples and oranges to me. Okada/tanahahsi was the continuing of a rivalry.
Brock/reignS was telling a story of reigns trying overcoming the odds(lol)
Both succed imo
Wrestlecon wasn't too bad for me. Sure, there were some typical people that walked around like they were celebrities because they knew a person who knew a person that knew a wrestler, but fans weren't too annoying. I didn't experience much smarkiness there. If anything, I did see a few fans that I somewhat felt bad for like this one older dude who kept trying to engage people only to get blown of. In fairness, the guy looked creepy as fuck, like has a basement/kipnap dungeon creepy.
The amount of cool people I met far outweighed the bad.
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#BESTPROWRESTLERWALKINGTHEEARTH
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Brock vs. Roman was a huge disappointment. I was really hoping that Roman could pull a match out of Brock that was even half as good as the Roman/Big Show ***** classics we got in the build to 'Mania. Those were some MOTForever nominees.
Brock/Roman had that storytelling effect though. Sure Roman couldn't pull a match out of Brock's ass but dude really redeemed himself a bit with the whole smiling aspect of receiving the beatdowns. The match was more FnP than anything else because it was obvious that Seth was cashing in that night.
giancarlo123x
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In what way was it obvious? Retroactively its easy to say its obvious but it was shocking because I thought Vince had his head so far up Romans ass he would stick to his visión,
Is there a kayfabe explanation for why gimmick-heavy wrestlers are actually wrestling?
I find it pretty jarring when JR talks about Kane being a demon from the depths of hell, when said demon—instead of ending all life on Earth—instead chooses to pursue a career for a championship title in a regulated sport.
Am I overthinking it? I'm overthinking it aren't I.
I find it pretty jarring when JR talks about Kane being a demon from the depths of hell, when said demon—instead of ending all life on Earth—instead chooses to pursue a career for a championship title in a regulated sport.
Am I overthinking it? I'm overthinking it aren't I.
It's pro wrestling. You got to make some concessions.
Mr. Luchador
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He had Daddy issues, and his Father just so happened to work in the Sports Entertainment industry, so it was only natural he chose a path within it to gain his Father's love and respect. Then he killed him.
Vince may be out of touch and ultra pro Reigns but dude got common sense. Reigns was getting shatted on and receiving no reaction throughout the entire Road to Wrestlemania. For him to win the belt that night would be a mess and a half,
FallingEdge
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#BESTPROWRESTLERWALKINGTHEEARTH
Going to eventually get Omega vs Ibushi as well. Good times ahead.
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With guys like Kane, you can just justify it by saying pro wrestling provides them an environment that not only allows but encourages them to act on their violent, sadistic urges.
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Would buy a Brock,amiibo
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dr3upmushroom
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Oh man, that last line.... I can't even...
Mr. Luchador
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Bah formatting is off.