Strongly Encourage 10 Matches to Watch.
Jun 16, 2023 19:09:13 GMT -5
Post by mvz on Jun 16, 2023 19:09:13 GMT -5
I've been watching some of the matches that I haven't seen from people's completed lists; I am not close to settled but wanted to highlight 10 matches I am considering for my top 100. I think I could be the high voter/lone voter for these but maybe some of these will appeal to you.
5 locks
1. Devil Masami, Dynamite Kansai, and Chigusa Nagayo vs Mayumi Ozaki, Cutie Suzuki, and Plum Mariko (1994/01/09 JWP) - I am a huge fan of the multi-woman gimmicky matches from around this time and while this is not at the level of thunderqueen, I loved the dynamic between the 3 powerhouses vs the resourceful team led by Ozaki. This is loads of fun with many great moments.
2. Tully Blanchard vs Ron Garvin (1986/07/26 JCP) - Their worldwide match is great, but this one is so much fun. Tully and JJ are looking outclassed at every turn and then resort to every trick in the book against Garvin's hands of stone.
3. Genichiro Tenryu vs Nobutaka Araya (1998/01/14 WAR) - A war and a great Tenryu performance.
4. Jaguar Yokota vs Monster Ripper (1982/05 AJW) - Great David vs Goliath battle that had me popping out of my seat. Jaguar is a legend,;Monster Ripper is underrated and was great in her role here.
5. Midnight Express vs Bill Watts and Stagger Lee (1984/04/24 Mid-South) - The best match by the best US tag team ever merits consideration. Here they are at their best bumping around against an unequaled "walking tall" combination.
5 on the bubble
1. Buddy Rose vs Lonnie Mayne (1977/10/01 Portland) - My favorite Buddy Rose singles match. He shows multiple aspects of his game and some moments that genuinely shocked me.
2. Perro Aguayo vs El Hijo del Santo (2001/03/04 XLAW) - Two legends slugging it out. El Hijo del Santo is a GOAT contender but Perro's character work here was just unbelievable, I found him really terrifying.
3. Mercedes Martinez vs Kylie Rae (2019/03/29 Rise) - Great underdog vs veteran story and the roles fit the wrestlers like a glove. Some serious bells and whistles, but they all add to the match.
4. Mariko Yoshida vs Megumi Fujii (2003/05/24 Arsion) - This kind of came out of nowhere for me, but the work here was intricate without feeling cooperative and there was a whole bunch of drama in a short match.
5. Carlos Colon vs Abdullah the Butcher (1991/07/27 WWC) - This was my 100 last year, and while I have watched a whole lot of wrestling in the past two years I think this will find a way to stay on. A hugely entertaining chapter one of the greatest feuds of all time.