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Post by microstatistics on Feb 17, 2022 23:56:58 GMT -5
Really strong psychology-based bout and probably one of the more underrated matches in either wrestlers' career. A selling clinic from Steamboat.
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Post by kas on Feb 18, 2022 20:20:46 GMT -5
2nd. Excellent duelling body-part psychology, with one hell of a selling performance from Steamboat.
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Post by mvz on Feb 23, 2022 22:32:36 GMT -5
3rd. This was the Steamboat show, a great performance, always mindful of conveying the injury he came in with and how it affects what he was doing and seeming more exhausted as the match goes on. Regal did some good work on top but didn’t show the personality that I am used to; not even a complaint really, just something I noticed.
I thought this was a great announcing performance from the Body. I thought throwing someone over the top rope was always a DQ, but apparently you can throw them over the top onto the elevated ramp? I think he was right to call BS on that. But I digress …
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Post by club on Apr 12, 2022 16:00:33 GMT -5
Really enjoyed this. Would call it a forgotten gem type of match as opposed to something I'd consider for my list. Steamboat's selling was fantastic here, very believable in that he was selling the damage his own moves did to his ribs (as well as Regal's shots).
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Post by makaiclub on Apr 15, 2022 11:30:38 GMT -5
I love this era of Steamboat. Fans of the time say that was very stale - he even gets a few anti- Steamboat chants - but he has a real edge to it. He's willing to play up a subtle heel role just as well. In fact, if they made him an official heel, I genuinely think that he would've worked just as well. This was an excellent match though. Regardless of the practically dead crowd in which it was worked. Even Steamboat working the crowd couldn't get them going at any sustained rate. Steamboat's ribs are taped and Regal instantly goes for it. Steamboat's selling is phenomenal, both when Regal is slamming his palms into the area and when he's on offence. As Ventura rightfully points out, when you injure your ribs, everything hurts and Steamboat sold that idea perfectly. The technical wrestling is really masterful at times, and a lot of it comes from Steamboat. Steamboat was able to lock on an armbar from the floor using his feet. Regal suited working on the defensive side, working ways to escape, and reacting to what Steamboat was doing. The finish with Sir William, aka Bill Dundee, hitting Steamboat with his umbrella while he was doing the Skin The Cat spot was a great way to end things, protecting Steamboat in the process while giving Regal a villainous edge in a fairly new gimmick. ****1/4
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