ShittyLittleBoots Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 Everybody got their time to shine - Joe was eliminated first, but the whole time he was there, he looked like a killer just beating the crap out of everyone, especially Bryan. Jeff wasn't there for long, but he got that one big Swanton moment, which was legitimately a very neat spot. Styles looked like the all-time great that he is with his legendary bumping, selling & offense - that Tower of Doom spot they did w/ him, Kofi & Bryan was awesome, because it wasn't the usual; they did it uniquely with AJ doing the pull-up German. Orton was vicious during his time in the Chamber & that DDP-esq RKO he delivered to AJ was great. And then there were two. That is when the match kicked off into another level; Bryan & Kofi crafted a truly special final battle, one of the best of all-time, if not THE best. The scrappy slugfest to start it off was really good, and I LOVED Kofi getting fired up & asking Bryan to deliver some more kicks. The nearfalls were sooo goood - the callback to their Gauntlet match finish was great, and then the Busaiku Knee one was amazing; Bryan has protected that move so much since he debuted it in 2013, so Kofi getting to kick out of it felt pretty damn big, I thought. Also love, love, LOVED the LeBell Lock struggle with Bryan having to fight to get it locked in, and Kofi brought the goods with his emotional selling once it was locked in. The whole finishing stretch with them on top of the pod was also pretty phenomenal - extended battle there, and once Kofi got the upperhand, he went for the big risk in the dive & paid for it. Excellent stuff by the two, and overall I'd say this was the best Chamber in years. One of the best ever, too. Bryan vs. Kofi is no doubt THE match to make at Mania now. The way the crowd BELIEVED in Kofi was special & the heat Bryan received for doing basically anything to him was also special. They got a magical dynamic in their hands, I can only hope that they capitalize on it. The way how strong Kofi was booked, and the post-match (wonderful btw) babyface moment w/ Big E & Xavier gives me some hope they will. **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmare007 Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 As someone who really enjoys a hot crowd, this was fucking amazing. A lot to love here, from Joe and D-Bry beating this shit out of each other, to Jeff being fucking insane, to Houston SALIVATING for a Kofi win. I knew after Tuesday that Bryan was going to try to do the Santino Marella thing from 2012 but holy shit this was even better. A career moment for Kofi - who was so fired up he messed up a couple of spots -, I hope they book on the fly and give him the title match at Mania and make him fucking win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KawadaSmile Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 Can't really add much to this wonderful match, but it is wonderful that Kofi got a Daniel Bryan level of support against DB himself. They have to book this on the fly. Even if Kofi loses it on the next day, he has to become champion at WM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetsujin Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 The start was great but the first half as a whole was a little bit up and down for me, some strange spots and sequences but also some great moments (most of them by D-Bray). But oh boy, the final three was awesome, specially the final battle. It's a shame Ali didn't received this push, but man Kofi deserved some spotlight after being one of the better workers of the midcard for eleven fucking years in a row. Both Bryan and him were fantastic (also Joe at the beginning), but this is not a great match, just a good one with a crazy career defining moment for Kofi. And I loved it. ***3/4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenese Sarwieh Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 What more can be said for this beauty of a match has not been said? All six men delivered big time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiraffejustin Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 A Kofi blade job would have put this thing over the top. It was already good, but Kofi bleeding would have just made this thing feel that much more important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Rock Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 Excellently-booked match. While this was always going to be about Kofi and Bryan, everyone got their time to shine. Of course once we did get to the Bryan and Kofi showdown, an already good match was taken to a whole new level. Kofi once again proved he's a tremendous babyface and Bryan turned in yet another terrific heel performance. This type of heel/face dynamic is proof that finisher kickouts CAN work. Can't wait for the Fastlane match. ****1/4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmartMark15 Posted April 21, 2019 Report Share Posted April 21, 2019 Just rewatched this tonight and my God, is the Kofi-Bryan stuff absolute magic. As soon as Orton got eliminated, the crowd got behind Kofi 100% and anything Bryan would do was the worst thing possible. Kofi's fire, daring Bryan to kick him some more, is the stuff dreams are made of for what you want out of a babyface. Determined, strong, and not willing to take any shit. Bryan on the other hand, a perfect heel. Taking any opening given to him and being relentless. His "OH NO" Running Knee kickout face might be the best the original Undertaker iteration. The way he builds up energy to hit that final Running Knee, he's just so instantly hateable. ****1/2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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