SomewhatGroovy
Banned
IIRC, Giant's contract was running up and that was a carrot match to get him to stick around. I think it was the right call from a business perspective. Macho/Flair aren't going anywhere.
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IIRC, Giant's contract was running up and that was a carrot match to get him to stick around. I think it was the right call from a business perspective. Macho/Flair aren't going anywhere.
SomewhatGroovy
Banned
There's only one Rock match that immediately pops into my mind when I think about the match itself
Yeah, maybe and the other match I was just thinking of that I vaguely have some recollection of was his first iron match with HHH but i think thats because iron match was something rarely seen back then
TarpitCarnivore
Member
I don't think any of us are saying it's crucial, it was just a general curiosity when looking back.
I never realized how much talent came out of AWA for WWF so that's why I was thinking about it as I re-watch 96 WWF/WCW
Persona 5 is The Club of video games in 2016
Wrestlers responding to the crowd and adjusting the match on the fly.
Imagine that, giving the crowd what they want. What a novel concept.
It's a pretty standard match for both Rock and Hogan. But the moments in it, how they played to the crowd, and how fucking lit the crowd was for the match put it into GOAT tier. I never thought I would be marking out hard core for Hulking Up in goddamn 2002, but I was.
Brian_FETO
Banned
She's not like most girls
serenewarfare
Banned
It's easier to be a heel than a face.
But Nia is just bad at everything so nothing is easy for her.
She is the most manufactured performer they have.
SomewhatGroovy
Banned
hahaha
Hogan is always working, brother.
'Workrate' is like 10% of why the WWE is successful
I feel like Hogan vs Rock has aged a million times better than Hogan vs Warrior though
proof that in ring technical ability isn't the be all end all for a great match.
Dental Plan
Member
It's one of my top 5 matches of all time. I love that match so much. I remember watching it on PPV and losing my mind.
Naw.
Brian_FETO
Banned
funkystudent
Member
I guess this injury is a small blessing as it has allowed them to have Asuka entire the main roster undefeated and they can continue that Streak
for about 6 weeks until she eats a small package and starts playing Hot Potato to get Charlotte 16 title wins
'Workrate' is like 10% of why the WWE is successful
Wrestling is the least important part of wrestling.
half a moon
Banned
Post the pic
AlexTrevelyan
Neo Member
I know wrestling is extremely subjective, but if you start looking through who has the best matches with everyone, wouldn't you say its Sasha? Just off the top of my head, Charlotte/Bayley/Nia Jax/Alexa Bliss/Becky Lynch have all had their best performances versus Sasha. I don't think thats a coincidence.
I FOLLOW A LOT OF SMARK WRESTLING ACCOINTS. I ASSUMED IT WAS WWECREATIVEHUMOR
serenewarfare
Banned
Hogan/Andre and Hogan/Warrior are two of the worst matches I've ever seen.
She's going to Raw.
She's going to Raw.
No. 1 its a legit plea for help
2. I've been drinking for 7 hours and he may not actually look like Enzo sober.
serenewarfare
Banned
Actually I think Alexa's best match is still her last NXT match with Bayley.
But other than that, yes I agree that Sasha is most other women's best match.
Dunno. If one of them did a flip or put in some work rate, it might have been good.
half a moon
Banned
I might know where this guy is!!!! Sitting in my bed all day
SallyIsNow
Banned
TarpitCarnivore
Member
Sasha is capable of pulling out everything for bigger matches, but I overall find her a bit more sloppy. She's gotten much better since the call up, but I still find Charolette to be a more total package.
half a moon
Banned
She is
ok.
Charlotte's look is fantastic imho
This is definitely a good reason to say Rock is #1.
Dalton wears it better
serenewarfare
Banned
Nia wasn't improving though. The Nia I see today is no better than what I saw two years ago when she debuted.
tbh so were Braun and Alexa, but they got over two completely different ways.
Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
Obviously the Rock to the point that you probably have to exclude him to make the question even work.
I think Alexa was called up at the right time, honestly. Braun sort of came out of nowhere
serenewarfare
Banned
To be honest, Braun not going to NXT TV might have been the right idea. I just don't see how he fits with what NXT is. He's a much better fit on the main roster. Plus, not having a preconceived notion on what he could be booked like helped him when he showed up initially.
TarpitCarnivore
Member
Except Apollo was pretty damn vanilla in terms of in-ring character, Alexa at least had the 'im catty' attitude
Nia isn't helped by them trying to force her to be a 'monster' when she really doesn't come across as one
The good thing about current NXT is that you have to actually be good in the ring to even get a remotely good chance at getting a push. Guys like Lars and the Velveteen Dream are around and they might win a couple of matches but they're used more like special attractions than championship contenders
The weakest main event guys they have are AOP but even then HHH & Co always come up with lot of gimmicks and cool spots to try and cover that.
The weakest main event guys they have are AOP but even then HHH & Co always come up with lot of gimmicks and cool spots to try and cover that.
FallingEdge
Member
Yeah, I'm not saying Sonic is terrible at all, I just prefer those games over Sonic. If someone were to pick Sonic as GOTY, I'd have no problem with it.
Haven't played ARMS and couldn't get into Splatoon 2. MK has always been a multiplayer game for me and I need friends to play and enjoy the game.
Hollow Knight is scratching that Metroidvania itch for me.
I love Prey so much. Prolly my GOTY right now.
Bullet Club? Making money worldwide and is loved by all? I'll take it.
SallyIsNow
Banned
The Club's theme is top tier
I'd rather see good character work than good in the ring in the current NXT
as Triple H said to Davey Richards, 'I got a million guys like you who can work. What else can you do?' and now Drew McIntyre is champion and is going to feud with the guys whose gimmick is that the crowd likes memes