[2005-01-15-ROH-It All Begins] Austin Aries vs Colt Cabana

[Vinnie B]

There seems to be a pattern with the ROH matches throughout the early/mid 2000s - it's all really good action, but it lacks a compelling narrative. There aren't  momentum changes in this match, or even much of a discernible story, just two guys going back and forth with moves. They are really good moves, and it's a crisp match. You don't feel Cabana is ever actually going to win the title, and the 'brainbuster' on the outside which finishes Colt off actually looks like a rather soft suplex. I've probably been a lot more negative about this match, it IS very good, but the lack of character and story can become quite frustrating with ROH. *** 1/2