Bryan Danielson vs. Roderick Strong (ROH - 3/31/2006)
Sept 22, 2022 17:25:09 GMT -5
Post by DanielB on Sept 22, 2022 17:25:09 GMT -5
One of the best fifty-plus minute matches that I've ever seen. And in my opinion a top five Ring Of Honor match of all time.
The way that Strong and especially Danielson are able to keep the crowd enthralled for that long, while wrestling in a purely technical style for a good portion of the match, is a testament to the storytelling and character dynamics of both men in this contest. Danielson plays to the crowd so well as the dickhead heel of the match, and manages to invest you so much that you end up rooting for Roderick by the dramatic final stretch of this match. And Roderick deserves credit too, as not only does his strike-based wrestling style mesh well with Danielson's technical wrestling, but he also looks great in his offensive comeback sequences against Bryan, as he shows that he's able to keep up with Danielson and throw his confidence off just a little to gain the upper hand at certain points in the match.
Overall, a fantastic pure wrestling match that's made even greater by both the crowd and the story told by these two.
The way that Strong and especially Danielson are able to keep the crowd enthralled for that long, while wrestling in a purely technical style for a good portion of the match, is a testament to the storytelling and character dynamics of both men in this contest. Danielson plays to the crowd so well as the dickhead heel of the match, and manages to invest you so much that you end up rooting for Roderick by the dramatic final stretch of this match. And Roderick deserves credit too, as not only does his strike-based wrestling style mesh well with Danielson's technical wrestling, but he also looks great in his offensive comeback sequences against Bryan, as he shows that he's able to keep up with Danielson and throw his confidence off just a little to gain the upper hand at certain points in the match.
Overall, a fantastic pure wrestling match that's made even greater by both the crowd and the story told by these two.
