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Post by kas on Feb 2, 2023 18:22:55 GMT -5
I can't really justify nominating it because we have only 25 minutes of it's 48 minute runtime, but Jackie Sato Vs Maki Ueda in 1979 is incredible, and feels like it could be one of the greatest matches of all time if the full footage existed
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Post by tetsujin on Feb 5, 2023 8:28:51 GMT -5
That sounds amazing, Kas. Hope there's a full version of that somewhere, someday.
January just ended, so just in case people want to cherrypick some of the best wrestling that's going on currently, here are some recs:
Austin Theory vs Seth Rollins (USA Title match, WWE RAW 2/1): a pretty good tv match that turned into greatness near the end, thanks to a very strong Rollins' selling performance.
Will Ospreay vs Kenny Omega (IWGP US Title match, NJPW WK 17): this will be one of the de facto 2023 MOTYs for a lot of people and I can definitely see why. Don't be afraid if you can't stand one (or either) of these morons because they only do their best stuff here, and as good as ever.
Samoa Joe vs Darby Allin (TNT Title match, AEW Dynamite 4/1): a natural David vs Goliath pairing. You won't believe how credible Darby can be against Joe until you see it with your own eyes, but I'm telling you, he totally is.
Jon Moxley vs Hangman Adam Pag (AEW Dynamite, 11/1): "so you gave me a concussion months ago, uh? Let me return the favor, asshole." That's it, that's the match. And it's awesome.
Bryan Danielson vs Bandido (AEW Dynamite, 18/1): the do a lot of things in this match, some of them never seen before by me, and everything works, everything fits, there's no disconected sections or whatever, it's just a wonderful total package of a match. Bandido is the coolest mexican wrestler today and the only one that seems to really "get" how to work in the US, and Danielson is the GOAT, guys. He just is.
Darby Allin vs KUSHIDA (TNT Title match, AEW Dynamite 18/1): rightfully underlooked because of Bryan/Bandido, but if you're a KUSHIDA fan you're gonna see him here more motivated than ever since he left New Japan (except for the Gunther match). If you're not a KUSHIDA fan, this is a perfect match in order to know what's his deal and why he can be so good. Allin had a fucking great month.
Shingo Takagi vs Katsuhiko Nakajima (NJPW vs NOAH): if you want to watch a more clever and fresh take on the "fighting spirit clash of bulls" type of match, go check this out. Every strike matters, there's an actual sense of strategy and storytelling behind everything, and Nakajima is very handsome. What else do you need?
Roma Reigns vs Kevin Owens (WWE Royal Rumble): obviously the post match angle is what sets this apart, but the match itself is a very interesting back and forth sprint worked in a very natural way. It is rushed, but you don't get that feeling, you get the feeling of two elite wrestlers going full power from beginning to end. More big matches like these, please.
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Post by Cap on Feb 6, 2023 18:43:34 GMT -5
Thanks both Kas and Tetsujin.
Looking forward to checking out that Sato/Ueda match.
I'd add the entire Feb 1st Dynamite to anyone cherrypicking. Mox v Page, Danielson v Thatcher, and Joe v Darby (no holds barred) all delivered in their own unique ways.
I personally really liked Danielson vs Takeshita a lot more than most. Dragon has been ripping it up every week of course, but I think that was my favorite of his road to MJF so far. The Bandido match gets a lot more hype I think (and it is dope too), but don't sleep on this one.
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Post by tetsujin on Feb 6, 2023 19:44:41 GMT -5
Yeah those three matches at last Dynamite are super cool, I'll have them on the february list at the end of the month for sure. Hell, Page/Mox might even be my MOTY.
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Post by Cap on Feb 7, 2023 7:07:50 GMT -5
Ahhh... I missed that being a January exclusive list.
As for Mox/Page, I still think Omega/Ospreay would be my moty right now for me, but I suspect we are getting a Last Man Standing match between Mox/Page at the ppv and that has a chance to blow everything out of the water.
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Post by puroraisedme on May 1, 2023 6:21:13 GMT -5
Wanted to recommend Wotan vs Demus from the Zona 23 show on March 26th of this year. I thought this was a great match, brawling, blood, mask ripping and dick punches. It's a whole lot of fun, the finishing spot is probably the only thing that I didn't like from the match since it was messed up but other than that this match just rocks all the way.
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Post by mrjmml on May 1, 2023 7:13:50 GMT -5
Wanted to recommend Wotan vs Demus from the Zona 23 show on March 26th of this year. I thought this was a great match, brawling, blood, mask ripping and dick punches. It's a whole lot of fun, the finishing spot is probably the only thing that I didn't like from the match since it was messed up but other than that this match just rocks all the way. Where can I find it? |
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Post by puroraisedme on May 2, 2023 1:32:56 GMT -5
Wanted to recommend Wotan vs Demus from the Zona 23 show on March 26th of this year. I thought this was a great match, brawling, blood, mask ripping and dick punches. It's a whole lot of fun, the finishing spot is probably the only thing that I didn't like from the match since it was messed up but other than that this match just rocks all the way. Where can I find it? It's on IWTV |
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Post by mrjmml on May 2, 2023 8:09:32 GMT -5
Thanks, I've found it.
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Post by mrjmml on May 2, 2023 15:20:51 GMT -5
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Post by mrjmml on May 3, 2023 14:01:11 GMT -5
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Post by mrjmml on May 19, 2023 18:03:21 GMT -5
cytu.be/r/AWD. I'm doing a big playlist with every great match that is available in dailymotion or youtube. If you have some recommendations put them here.
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Post by mvz on May 20, 2023 4:07:25 GMT -5
Nice!
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Post by mrjmml on May 20, 2023 4:09:23 GMT -5
I thought that if Pro Wrestling Only had one we should have one too.
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Post by mrjmml on May 20, 2023 9:25:59 GMT -5
I think, given the premise of this forum, that it's the most logical place to organise watch-parties. Has it been done before?
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