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  1. WingedEagle

    Current WWE

    WingedEagle replied to Smack2k's topic in WWE

    I really dug how Brock & Punk worked the physicality there as they managed to present Punk as both an underdog against a monster like Lesnar but at the same time hold his own more than enough that it didn't look like a blowout. And Heyman's promo? He should've just dropped the mic and walked off. Game over.
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    I'm actually shocked they went with Orton given his 2 strikes under the Wellness Policy. Unless he doesn't win upon cashing in, wouldn't this be the first time they put the belt on someone with two strikes?
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    No question I agree with the statement about PWO, as its the main reason I can spend hours here at a time and always find something to reread. At the same time, I'm not quick to dismiss the visceral reaction upon a first watch or rewatch. Its those occasions where your visceral reaction is backed up by a thorough analysis after the fact that separates the classics from your impressionable youth from those you watch, love and develop a further appreciation for the second or third time around. At least for this guy
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    Damn you. Now I really want to pick up the AWA set (a territory truly on the bottom of my list to look back on) and follow along with the set and podcasts. Way to go, Mooney!
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    Sounds like the first ROH show in years I'll be interested in checking out or at least seeking out multiple opinions before passing on.
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    What's wrong with a conviction statement? If a match / movie / book requires a technical breakdown to appreciate it, is it really that special if it doesn't connect with you otherwise? And vice versa?
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    EDIT: Add my name to the list of those completely stoked by this project. I can't imagine ever tiring of your going through the yearbooks and look forward to seeing you work your way through this as well. More! More! More!
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    Doesn't look like it lasted very long.
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    Just listened to the Bret Hart episode this morning. Is the story about Andre supposedly getting the Freebirds fired widely circulated? It was the first time I'd heard that.
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    Wasn't the Dodgers' deal closer to a billion?
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    The heels dominate early and take the first fall, then post Atlantis low and continue dominating the match. The face comeback is strong and this is clearly a much better match than the AAA offering from the same day. It felt much better paced with smoother transitions, better high spots and a lot less crazy my turn/your turn. Loved Atlantis and Casas here. ***1/2
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    Tony Rumble delivers promo with Taz on a leash. Taz looks like a mini. Not exactly the human suplex machine from Red Hook.
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    Dutch is on on location. With a dog. To interview DWB setting up Fire on the Mountain. Dutch calling out for "White Boy" says about all you need to know about the territory.
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    I liked Rey & especially Psicosis's heel work, along with some of the comedy spots early. Also a neat triple submission during the 2nd fall. But this felt like a long, poorly structured imitation of your average Nitro match from that era. The dives are always nice but this just wasn't anything so hot. ***
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    Taue is far from elite in 1992, but he's one of my favorites because of how surly and different he comes across compared to some others in Japan. I like him working Hansen's lariat arm just like Misawa in the Carnival final. They trade chair shots as Stan gives him quite a bit on offense. The blown bulldog was pretty ugly. Standard Hansen finish, but Taue's on the rise. ***
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    Fujinami and Hash with a nice little exchange trading strikes early on. Hash really looks like a legit immoveable object so anytime he's taken down it feels like a big deal. This was definitely too long, but I liked the booking featuring Hash & Sasaki and the finish was pretty sick. **3/4
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    Hot crowd & opening with Koshinaka's butt bump to floor right away followed by a Yakuza kick from Chono. Yet another reminder why average at Korakuen is better than most stuff elsewhere. Cool spot where Kosh goes to the top, Chono follows him and they trash talk before Chono hits a superplex. Kosh then opens a major gusher which Chono works to great heat, setting the crowd up big for Kosh's comeback. Dramatic finish in the middle of the ring, followed by a heated post-match. Chona wins with STF after struggling to secure it in the middle. Chono goes for handshake afterwards, Kosh slaps him and takes him out with kick. Fun post-match which leaves you wanting more Skinheads vs. New Japan. Only thing lost on me is I thought the Skinheads were heels but they're seemingly treated as faces here. Is that just a Korakuen quirk? ***1/2
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    Cautious trading of kicks early. Probably too cautious as it felt slow for a while. That's followed by a neat sequence of attempted submissions. Flynn scores a knockdown with an offense heavy on kicks and strikes before Shamrock secures the tap with an armbar. Not bad for the style but nothing stellar. ***
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    Really stiff strikes by Takahashi on the ground. Brutally grinding his fist and forearm on Ishikawa is great feels a lot more violent and different from other stuff on the set. Ishikawa's eye is noticeably bruised and after delivering that beating Takahashi secures a half crab for the win. I haven't seen any of Ishikawa's modern stuff but am definitely intrigued. ***1/2
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    Cornette out w/ Bodies to deliver a quick promo setting up Barbed Wire Match. All of this makes it seem like a big card finally coming together. Best thing from SMW yet as far as building a show.
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    Gibson sets up Ricky Morton as his partner for the RNR return, and hopefully business is picking up in SMW. Fuller is one of those guys I always love no matter what he's saying.
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    JIP, Rude makes Nikita look very good, bumping for him and painting him as a threat. Awesome piledriver from Rude. Nikita is DQ'd for throwing Rude over the top in a really bad finish. The brawl continues in the dressing room where all the heels pile on Nikita before the faces eventually come for the save. Was there ever a payoff for this? **1/4
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    Ventura talks about Vader winning the title at the Blast, which is beyond embarrassing. Otherwise a good heel promo from Vader.
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    Lauren Davenport & Doug Gilbert interfere to give Eddie the win.
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    Great presence from both Savage & Warrior here, even if one of them was spewing some mindless nonsense. This feels like a huge match but Warrior's speaking doesn't help much. Flair & Perfect are out to say that Flair's better than both and then Perfect delivers a dumb impersonation of Savage, who attacks and is jumped by Perfect. Warrior saves and picks up the belt, and they're eventually broken up by officials. Pretty long angle for Superstars and definitely seemed effective in building the PPV.
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