Blood Generation vs. Do Fixer (ROH - 3/13/2006)
Jul 24, 2018 21:14:49 GMT -5
Post by bossrock on Jul 24, 2018 21:14:49 GMT -5
Naruki Doi, Masato Yoshino, & CIMA vs. Dragon Kid, Genki Horiguchi, & Ryo Saito (ROH - 3/13/2006)
Boy oh boy was this a spectacle. Obviously this probably isn't a match for everyone considering the insane amount of action and athleticism at breakneck speed, but this might be my favorite spotfest of all time. This is like Michinoku Pro "These Days" injected with steroids. It has some of the most insane spots and sequences you will ever see in a pro wrestling match. And it is glorious.
It starts off simple enough with lucha trios rules. Each guy gets their time to shine and flaunt their moves before settling down into a southern tag style with Blood Generation working over Horiguchi. This type of pacing really works to the match's advantage. If it was just insane stunts for 20 minutes it would have gotten boring quick. Instead, each guy has an opportunity to show his stuff to warm the crowd up before transitioning into a nice heat segment. It isn't until Horiguchi is finally able to make the hot tag that we're off to the races with balls-to-the-wall spots and reversals. And the final eight minutes in particular is perhaps some of the most thrilling wrestling I've ever seen.
If there's one thing I love in matches, it's escalation. The action needs to feel earned. It's good when a match starts off hot and with urgency, but it's extremely difficult to maintain that pace for too long before your mind starts to wander and you find yourself checking your watch. It's all about building to that wonderful crescendo of action and excitement. Each moment needs to feel bigger than the last and this match pulls that off near flawlessly. And what's even better, it leaves you wanting MORE. Never once does it overstay its welcome no matter how fast things are moving. When Todd Sinclair's hand finally hits the mat for three, you find yourself asking for just five more minutes. That is pro wrestling at its finest.
Boy oh boy was this a spectacle. Obviously this probably isn't a match for everyone considering the insane amount of action and athleticism at breakneck speed, but this might be my favorite spotfest of all time. This is like Michinoku Pro "These Days" injected with steroids. It has some of the most insane spots and sequences you will ever see in a pro wrestling match. And it is glorious.
It starts off simple enough with lucha trios rules. Each guy gets their time to shine and flaunt their moves before settling down into a southern tag style with Blood Generation working over Horiguchi. This type of pacing really works to the match's advantage. If it was just insane stunts for 20 minutes it would have gotten boring quick. Instead, each guy has an opportunity to show his stuff to warm the crowd up before transitioning into a nice heat segment. It isn't until Horiguchi is finally able to make the hot tag that we're off to the races with balls-to-the-wall spots and reversals. And the final eight minutes in particular is perhaps some of the most thrilling wrestling I've ever seen.
If there's one thing I love in matches, it's escalation. The action needs to feel earned. It's good when a match starts off hot and with urgency, but it's extremely difficult to maintain that pace for too long before your mind starts to wander and you find yourself checking your watch. It's all about building to that wonderful crescendo of action and excitement. Each moment needs to feel bigger than the last and this match pulls that off near flawlessly. And what's even better, it leaves you wanting MORE. Never once does it overstay its welcome no matter how fast things are moving. When Todd Sinclair's hand finally hits the mat for three, you find yourself asking for just five more minutes. That is pro wrestling at its finest.
