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For me it is no question. I sort of disregard folks like Briscoes, Bucks, etc. cause those are such defined units. Jay or Mark never broke off and teamed with other folks for a period of time to show they could make something else work. That is no shame I just don't know how to separate their individual tag team abilities compared to being part of this great team. The case for Cesaro is straight forward so if you don't agree with the premise it isn't going to be something you can be persuaded on. He has been part of many teams that all have had really good matches. You got Kidd, Hero, Swagger, Sheamus, and if someone wanted to say the team with Ares is worth commending him on as it is one of the fewer times where he heads the driving force of a promotion, sure. I loved Beer Money and MCMG, but can't fathom having Shelley, Storm, or Roode (which, honestly shocked me he was brought up) outranking him. Saying he might only rank if you WWE on a curve feels in bad faith for a wrestler who has been good-great his entire WWE run even in stretches (and there have been many) where the overall quality of the WWE wrestling has been dire.

From Q&T, think it is an important episode to give a listen to if you can: Q&T R Very Serious this week talking about the world outside of wrestling because like how can you talk about wrestling right now?

Working on a 2010s list at the moment and Daniel Bryan will be towards the top of that. When you give him the decade prior as well, feels like a lock as #1 over the past 20 years. If anything is WWE work helps him. He's worked essentially all manner of matches that promotion allows and excelled. Not much more you could want. Then in the mix is probably Hero. I know AJ seems to be the consensus two, and if I crunched the numbers a little more, maybe that's how my feelings shake out but Hero feels instinctively the #2.

After a long hiatus, We Don't Know Wrestling is BACK with another Desert Island Compilation episode. For the fifth edition, we go through the comp of one of the premiere video essayists in wrestling, Joseph Montecillo. Joseph has been producing videos for years but recently released his largest project to date, an hour plus long video laying out his case for Daniel Bryan as the Greatest Wrestler Ever. Running down Joseph's comp, we walk through his favorite wrestler of all time, past favorite wrestlers of all time, matches that were a turning point in his fandom, and wrestling that hits close to home. Join us for the ride. CHECK OUT: Joseph's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/Jigsaw1048 Joseph's Blog: josephmontecillo.wordpress.com/ Philippine Wrestling Revolution YouTube page: www.youtube.com/channel/UCVbr-yAwTGqlrfzuGWKUuNw

Another year, another WDKW100 countdown. For those that don't know, the WDKW100 is countdown of the 100 best wrestlers of the year voted on by PEOPLE. The rollout has started so wanted to at least note that here for folks that might be interested in following along. Intro 100-91

Psychology is Dead just wrapped up their top 100 matches of the year so now you can binge all dang near 11 hours of this beautiful thing. Part 1 https://soundcloud.com/wedontknowwrestling/pid100-2019-p1 Part 2 https://soundcloud.com/wedontknowwrestling/pid-top100-2019-p2 Part 3 https://soundcloud.com/wedontknowwrestling/pid-top100-2019-p3

Was starting to get worried that they weren't going to get that one back on the books. Love to see it. Also Zayne is more or less an indie NAME at this point but still a fun generational match-up.

We are back on the "Too many Mania shows" discourse which I'm staunchly against. Excited what we get this year. Hoping they don't do Cassandro dirty on the Effy show. Let them light it up. Pizza Party has announced Caveman Ugg vs. KTB but more importantly Yehi vs. Makabe II. The match last year was a hoot. Excited that this promotion gets to run it back a year later after a year of growth. Already seeing the value of that promotion with Oswald Project, a real unique talent, starting to break out with bookings for GCW, Beyond, and CHIKARA this month alone. Gage vs. Low Ki should be good...but I think I'm more interested in Gage vs. Bonnar. Two dudes with truly weird presence. Bonnar gonna throw that spinning roundhouse bby! Also hoping that means he is on Bloodsport.

I'm a terrible person. You may not know but in 2019 we launched the We Don't Know Wrestling Podcast Network. A couple of podcast things happened and plenty of live things happened between that made it so mostly Quentin Moody had has own feed. Personally, I don't mind that cause he's one of the best voices out there. Him and Tim just did a podcast with Daniel Makabe discussing ALL his 2019 matches which I think is probably the BIGGEST show since the feed started. Huge recommend there: https://soundcloud.com/wedontknowwrestling/wrestling-jinnis You also have the PID50 where Quentin and Tim breakdown their top 50 wrestlers of the year across 3 parts: https://soundcloud.com/wedontknowwrestling/pid50-2019-part-1 https://soundcloud.com/wedontknowwrestling/pid50-2019-part-2 https://soundcloud.com/wedontknowwrestling/pid50-2019-part-3 Also wanted to announce here that the WDKW100 ballots are open! For those that don't know this is a public poll of the best in-ring wrestlers of the year. Linking to the FAQ which also has a link to the ballot: http://wdkwrestling.freeforums.net/thread/909/2019-wdkw100-faq

Where is the top 100 being rolled out? Can't seem to find it.

Haven't posted it here but with two weeks left on the clock wanted folks here to know that WDKW100 ballots are open. Do on 2/27. Other information is located below: http://wdkwrestling.freeforums.net/thread/670/wdkw100-faq

There is not a women's talent pool that is equal in name value to the Jericho, Bucks, and Cody's. They can build one up, and Martinez could be a BACKBONE but in the current landscape, it is hard to put together a women's division that doesn't come off as second rate in comparison to WWE's. For context, there isn't this supreme wealth of overall talent out there ready to be snatched up. Like...there aren't a whole lot of big "young" talent gets.

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I see little connective tissue between Prince Devitt and WALTER and think that's an odd comparison. WALTER is the front-runner and it will take a stellar December from Fuminori Abe, David Starr, or Timothy Thatcher to make up the gap. He has a formula but the formula flat out works. No matter the promotion, no matter the opponent, he slots them in and it is grand. David Starr continues to be the most versitile wrestler out there. He had a BritShoot match against ZSJ that was rad and has had deathmatches against Joey Janela. Plus every match of his seems to be him putting in a good effort which is nice to see. Thatcher is mostly WALTER's second but when he gets to go off on his own, it owns. He's the same grappler we've known but in settings that seem to care about him. If you are interested in submitting a list of your top wrestlers of 2018 though I will promote the http://wdkwrestling.freeforums.net/

https://wdkwrestling.libsyn.com/wdkevolve-4-hard-truths Bucky and Sam drop the hammer. We tell you the facts about EVOLVE 4: Danielson vs. Fish. As true wrestling pundits, we inform you who is Actually Good and who is Actually Bad. You might not like it but you will respect it. WHAT TO VIEW: Kevin Ford's Review EVOLVE 4 DVD BEARDED ONE PRESENTS

https://wdkwrestling.libsyn.com/wdkw100-2018-temperature-check This week Evan the Soccer Guy and Quentin Moody join me for a little roundtable discussion of undervalued wrestlers this year they deserve some shine. Folks that when putting together YOUR WDKW100 ballot should at least have been thought about. From Japan to Mexico to the US & UK indies, we tackle it. Buckle in for takes PS Shane Strickland sucks eggs WHO TO FOLLOW: Quentin Moody Evan Weston WHAT TO LOOK AT: WDKW Forums PWX Pure 3 (Slim J vs. Darius Lockhart) Gary Jay vs. Jake Parnell LMS

https://wdkwrestling.libsyn.com/wdke-1-wrestling-genius-vs-big-davey Monumentous occasion as myself and Bucky hop on Skype Call for the second time ever. This is the first episode in a series called WE DON'T KNOW EVOLVE!!! (Gabe's a racist). Very excited to go through each and every EVOLVE show up until the death of the promotion. We start with Evolve 1, where we get to lay witness to the prestigious EVOLVE Singles Division and Tommy Dreamer doing his pose. Humble beginnings for the premier indie going today. Give this a listen! WHO TO FOLLOW: Bucky Concrete1992 WHAT TO WATCH: EVOLVE 1

http://wdkwrestling.libsyn.com/lets-talk-about-it-by-myself I went solo this episode...because I didn't put much effort into getting a guest this week. I go over thirty minutes and I keep running my glass jaw. I talk about a cool podcast and cool future wrestling website. I talk about a three-year-old project. I talk about the WDKW100. I talk about CODE OF CONDUCT. I let you know I'm selfish. Good stuff all around. WHAT TO CHECK OUT: Latest PID w/ Quentin and Brock PWO Announcement WDKW Forums Code of Conduct

http://wdkwrestling.libsyn.com/dynamite-cup-2018-preview This week on We Don't Know Wrestling, the promoter of Dynamite Cup, Tom Green, joins me to talk the purpose of the event and run down the card. Tom is passionate about wrestling and specifically the people he has chosen to join in on his show. We also talk about the booking prowess of Nolie. WHO TO FOLLOW: Tom Green Dynamite Cup WHAT TO VIEW: Dynamite Cup Website Last Year's Dynamite Cup Together We Rise

That's really dumb on Shimmers part. They're already 2 years behind on shows. They should really work on getting volumes 80-100 out so you can actually know what's going on with the promotion. I'd rather watch from the beginning, to be honest. Shimmer is odd, because it's already two years behind or whatever, so what does up to date even mean? What number was their last show? That's up to date.

http://wdkwrestling.libsyn.com/desert-island-comp-3-tanner In the end, it is always Tanner. One of the hosts of the Match of the Week Club, Tanner, is being sent to a deserted island with only a disc of ten matches and three segments on hand. A disc that features surprises, violence, and an American hero.

At this point it feels more akin to a suped up NJPW USA/ROH show. Just calling it an indie (let the record show that it is indie, NOT indy) doesn't necessarily put the show in the right context. Starting to move past this WATERSHED MOMENT IN PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING HISTORY and wondering what the card ends up being. Is this just going to be a three hour long BTE episode? Is it going to be a dream match factory? Will be a platform to showcase non-WWE wrestling? I don't know but I'm interested in finding out. I hope to god they don't take the Naylor advice of doing a non-advertised card because I'm selfish I want to know.

Is...is TNA the greatest wrestling promotion of all-time? Food for thought.

http://wdkwrestling.libsyn.com/errorwdkw100 Skylar joins me this week to reminisce about the greatest wrestling podcast ever, chat about his WDKW100 progress for 2018, and why computers are bad.

He did also have one of the worst titles runs that a "major" wrestling promotion has produced this decade.