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Ciampa had a strong but short peak around 2016-2018 in both tag team and singles in NXT and independence. Was a time he was my favourite guy to watch in NXT. I think there is merit to the amount of heat he could generate in NXT at times. I don't think there is enough to warrant a top 100 spot but I also don't think he should be written off completely

Thanks so much!

One of the more forgotten workers from the WoS era. He is not the top tier of workers from Britain's glory days but I would say he would be bottom of second tier/top of third tier. Is that enough for me to vote for him? No, but it is enough for me to want to keep him in contention. Plenty of examples of great matches he had listed above. I would call him the best Indian worker of all time. Would love to see the Regal match but it seems to have disappeared from circulation.

A great dastardly heel. When you watch him you just hate the bastard. Knows how to wrestle to maximise his heat whilst the fans are thinking they could kick his butt. He wrestles in 3 of my favourite AWA matches of all time W/ Jerry Blackwell vs Baron Von Raschke and Mad Dog Vachon - Taped Fist Match W/ Jerry Blackwell vs The Crusher and Greg Gagne - Cage Match W/ King Tonga and Masked Superstar vs Sgt Slaughter and Jerry Blackwell- Steel Cage Match He more than holds up his end of the deal in all three and is a big reason they are as great as they are.

And 1987 drops https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOmF6QPVC90

For me Konosuke is the current king of good matches, for example, no one this year has had more matches I consider good than him but for me I struggle to rate any of his matches better than good. The action is of a high quality but I have yet to really feel emotionally connected to any of his matches to call any very good, great, excellent, exceptional or a masterpiece. He seems permanently stuck in that good range. Not really dipping above or below for that matter.

His Saturday Nights Main Event match with Randy Savage is one of his better solo outtings.

https://youtu.be/jvakIWf4zAw?si=i-I8tvOs5cX0jUo3 Andre the Giant footage uploaded to WWE Vault

Another photo from Van Buyten's time in Canada

Well I had no idea this was on youtube. I was at this show

Dick the Bruiser I can see this nomination getting a negative response and I do understand why. But honestly, I do think he warrants consideration. I think Dick showed he could be effective in a variety of roles whether it be bar room/every man brawler (w/ Bruno vs Ernie Ladd and Baron Von Raschke), a fun comedic worker (w/ The Crusher and Little Bruiser vs The Blackjacks & Bobby Heenan), a bumping and stooging heel (w/Karl Karlsson vs Verne Gagne and Wilbur Snyder) or a vicious heel (vs Giant Baba). I think he knew how to get the best out of what he had and was incredibly over with the fans and could evoke huge reactions. Was a master of super expressive big wrestling knew how to play to every seat in the house. Matches to Watch W/Karl Karlsson vs Verne Gagne & Wilbur Snyder – Chicago 17/7/59 Vs Giant Baba – JWA 28/2/68 w/The Crusher & Little Bruiser vs Bobby Heenan & The Blackjacks – WWA 16/9/72 w/Bruno Sammartino vs Ernie Ladd & Baron Von Raschke – WWA 25/8/73

Fantastic thank you

Maybe I am stupid but I cannot find this. Can you help me out with a link please?

Ciclon Ramirez has died

https://x.com/ostpies/status/1877448378600018011?s=46 Gilbert Cesca has died

As far as I am aware an adjudicator from Guinness has to witness the record for it to count. Nothing I could see indicated that anyone from Guinness was in attendance

Just attended Kendo Nagasaki's coming out of retirement/retirement/breaking Guinness World Record match at Croydon Fairfield Halls. I cannot say the match added to his case.

Anyone get this or know whats on it?

Ok I am sold! How do I see this match?

I am glad someone on here got it! Can't wait to read the review. Love me some Clay Thompson. One of those (almost) lost greats

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235650370214?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Z9KcGfnKS8e&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=uxO8Z_YPQNG&var&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1N4prEgl1EqbZcDPKNFePSH4RV4Tq9g_1PmKdegK78vHJnt2YfRjNHqaI_aem_OH405NNw9j410sK2-LgD6Q&sfnsn=scwspwa Heres an interesting ebay listing. Let's hope whoever purchases sticks it up on youtube

Gabe Kidd Premature? Probably. Since joining The Bullet Club, Kidd has become of the highlights of NJPW for me. In 2024 it has not become unusual for Kidd to have the best match on the show and his aggressive character has added an edge of unpredictablity and danger to the company. He may turn out to be a one year wonder but by nominating him here I am gambling that he won't be. Recommended matches: Vs Henare - 4 February 2024 With Alex Coughlin, Clark Connors, David Finlay and Drilla Maloney vs Will Ospreay, TJP, Henare, Jeff Cobb and Francisco Akira - 11 February 2024 Vs Shingo Takagi - 4 May 2024 Vs Kaito Kiyomiya - 16 June 2024

https://en.puwota.com/index.cgi?202304 This will be your best friend You will find trouble purchasing before hand with an international card for most companies and will have to buy on the door. Most shows wont sell out. I got tickets for NOAH, Gatoh Move and Wrestle-1 on the door Managed to preorder DDT and NJPW Entering the building wise - my only advise is... if going to Kurakuen take the stairs do not take the lift! The stair walls are fully of wonderful wrestling graffiti Other things to check out whilst there would be Inoki's restaurant, Rikidozan grave, 123 bar in Osaka and Ribera Steakhouse

Ricochet, Ciampa, Gable, Nakamura, Mysterio, Reed, Sheamus, Riddle, Woods, Strowman... is Gunther building a case for best WWE TV worker ever? He has only been on the main roster 20 months,

Dunno if these been shared before but I thought they were pretty cool. Poster and promo still from when Van Buyten worked in Montreal billed as Ricco Garcia from Spain