YesManKablam
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I love hardcore wrestling but holy shit was it oversaturated for the last 10+ years. It's not as bad as it was (as far as how many shows/matches) but most of it quality wise is fucking shit.
Being from the West Coast where it's less common, makes it more hype when a show has one rather than being a regular thing.
Hardcore can be done right.
Look at Foley/Triple H in 1999/2000. Old example I know, but hear me out.
Triple H spent his time when he came to power being a dick. Completely fucking around with the company. Everyone just put up with their shit, except for Foley. And for standing up to the bullies, Mick was disgraced and lost his job.
The entire locker room threatened to walk out unless he was reinstated. So he was and he wanted revenge. He got his match at the 2000 Royal Rumble. Street Fight. Anything goes.
If a match has the right build, it can work. Hardcore can work, but it's mostly filled with guys like Sandman. Can't do moves, can't take moves, can bleed for money.
I would recommend finding that Foley match, it's one of the best that there is.