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oatgan
Jan 15, 2009

they've already got enough nominations so it's a moot point, but it was a night of Honorable Mentions for me with nothing really breaking though to MOTY level

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Abrasive Obelisk
May 2, 2013

I joined th
ROVPACK IN THE HOOUUUUSE!
:vince:
he still knows...
HM: Cedric Alexander vs. Trevor Lee vs. Andrew Everett, WrestleCon 2014

Bard Maddox
Feb 15, 2012

I'm just a sick guy, I'm really just a dirty guy.

Abrasive Obelisk posted:

HM: Cedric Alexander vs. Trevor Lee vs. Andrew Everett, WrestleCon 2014

Agreed, it wasn't as good as their PWG Mystery Vortex 2 match but that was an incredible match so that's not a detriment.

Suben
Jul 1, 2007

In 1985 Dr. Strange makes a rap album.
WMOTYC: Reo Hazuki vs. Remei Asuka - Stardom, "Premium Stars", 7/10

On the one hand I feel like it's kind of cheap to nominate it: this is Asuka's first match and Hazuki's first match was like half a week earlier so they're both ultra-green. On the other hand it's a total trainwreck and Asuka has no business being anywhere near a ring at this point; also she has a dumb rear end-based gimmick.

Gavok
Oct 10, 2005

Brock! Oh, man, I'm sorry about your...

...tooth?


HMOTYC: Archibald Peck, Scott Parker, Shane Matthews, Obaryon and Kodama vs. Ares, Tursas, Nokken, Oliver Grimsly and Qefka the Quiet - CHIKARA "Diamonds Are Forever", 6/21/14

It's technically two matches in that it's a six-man tag that was turned into a ten-man tag, but the whole thing was a ton of fun, had a great story and utilized Tursas really well.

I Before E
Jul 2, 2012

Gavok posted:

HMOTYC: Archibald Peck, Scott Parker, Shane Matthews, Obaryon and Kodama vs. Ares, Tursas, Nokken, Oliver Grimsly and Qefka the Quiet - CHIKARA "Diamonds Are Forever", 6/21/14

It's technically two matches in that it's a six-man tag that was turned into a ten-man tag, but the whole thing was a ton of fun, had a great story and utilized Tursas really well.

god drat it what did Hulkamatt say about nominating things Honorable Mention Of The Year Contender

Gavok
Oct 10, 2005

Brock! Oh, man, I'm sorry about your...

...tooth?


I Before E posted:

god drat it what did Hulkamatt say about nominating things Honorable Mention Of The Year Contender

The "OTYC" is silent.

Skinty McEdger
Mar 9, 2008

I have NEVER received the respect I deserve as the leader and founder of The Masterflock, the internet's largest and oldest Christopher Masterpiece fan group in all of history, and I DEMAND that changes. From now on, you will respect Skinty McEdger!

Suben posted:

WMOTYC: Reo Hazuki vs. Remei Asuka - Stardom, "Premium Stars", 7/10

On the one hand I feel like it's kind of cheap to nominate it: this is Asuka's first match and Hazuki's first match was like half a week earlier so they're both ultra-green. On the other hand it's a total trainwreck and Asuka has no business being anywhere near a ring at this point; also she has a dumb rear end-based gimmick.

Seconded. I honestly didn't realise that it was Asuka's debut based on the streamer treatment she got. This was the first Joshi show I've seen in ages, and that match stood out as the drizzling shits.

Truther Vandross
Jun 17, 2008

HM: John Cena vs. Cesaro, Raw, 7/28

NienNunb
Feb 15, 2012

sportsgenius86 posted:

HM: John Cena vs. Cesaro, Raw, 7/28

Yeah second. Cool-rear end match.

Bigass Moth
Mar 6, 2004

I joined the #RXT REVOLUTION.
:boom:
he knows...
2nd the HM, great RAW match definitely worth checking out.

theminx
Jun 7, 2007
I has a bucket.

sportsgenius86 posted:

HM: John Cena vs. Cesaro, Raw, 7/28

Blooming Brilliant
Jul 12, 2010

sportsgenius86 posted:

HM: John Cena vs. Cesaro, Raw, 7/28

Sure. This.

Punch McLightning
Sep 19, 2005

you know what that means




Grimey Drawer

sportsgenius86 posted:

HM: John Cena vs. Cesaro, Raw, 7/28

I'll second this.

Thauros
Jan 29, 2003

Maybe I'm being too tough due to G1 season, but that was a really fun match that wasn't quite HM quality. I'd say the same for many of the G1 opening matches too, so it's not like I'm automatically saying that NJPW's always better either.

Blooming Brilliant
Jul 12, 2010

WMotY: Adam Rose vs Damien Sandow, 29/06

gently caress it I'm sick of him now.

HulkaMatt
Feb 14, 2006

BIG BICEPS SHOHEI


get real, it was a squash

I Before E
Jul 2, 2012

HulkaMatt posted:

get real, it was a squash

Yeah, it doesn't deserve WM, but I'm definitely voting Rose worst gimmick in the Pagodies this year

HulkaMatt
Feb 14, 2006

BIG BICEPS SHOHEI


I don't like him

Beef Jerky Robot
Sep 20, 2009

"And the DICK?"

He's bad

Punch McLightning
Sep 19, 2005

you know what that means




Grimey Drawer
HM: Kojima vs. Ishii, 7/23/14, NJPW G1 Climax Day 2
HM: Honma vs. Nagata, 7/23/14, NJPW G1 Climax Day 2
HM: Okada vs. Tenzan, 7/23/14, NJPW G1 Climax Day 2

PC Brigadier
Oct 2, 2013
I thought Cena/Cesaro was kinda bad, especially considering the quality of the match they had before Elimination Chamber. Cena wrestled like he was in molasses. Rollins/Jericho was a much better match despite the non ending, but it still wasn't a HM.

Especially when an amazing match like Naito/Styles is considered HM level :colbert:

Truther Vandross
Jun 17, 2008

MOTYC: Katsuyori Shibata vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, NJPW G1 Climax, Day 1 7/21/14
MOTYC: Kazuchika Okada vs. AJ Styles, NJPW G1 Climax, Day 1 7/21/14
HM: Hirooki Goto vs. Togi Makabe, NJPW G1 Climax, Day 1 7/21/14
HM: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Tomoaki Honma, NJPW G1 Climax, Day 1 7/21/14

HM: Tomohiro Ishii vs. Satoshi Kojima, NJPW G1 Climax, Day 2 7/23/14
HM: Tomoaki Honma vs. Yuji Nagata, NJPW G1 Climax, Day 2 7/23/14
HM: AJ Styles vs. Toru Yano, NJPW G1 Climax, Day 2 7/23/14
HM: Hiroyoshi Tenzan vs. Kazuchika Okada, NJPW G1 Climax, Day 2 7/23/14

HM: Hirooki Goto vs. Minoru Suzuki, NJPW G1 Climax, Day 3 7/26/14
HM: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Satoshi Kojima, NJPW G1 Climax, Day 3 7/26/14
MOTYC: Kazuchika Okada vs. Togi Makabe, NJPW G1 Climax, Day 3 7/26/14

Can't wait to watch 4 & 5.

Punch McLightning
Sep 19, 2005

you know what that means




Grimey Drawer
HM: Shelton Benjamin vs. Tomo Ishii, NJPW G1 Climax, Day 3 7/26/14

Truther Vandross
Jun 17, 2008

MOTYC: Tomoaki Honma vs. Tomohiro Ishii, NJPW G1 Climax Day 4, 7/28/14
MOTYC: Yuji Nagata vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, NJPW G1 Climax Day 4, 7/28/14
MOTYC: AJ Styles vs. Tetsuya Naito, NJPW G1 Climax Day 4, 7/28/14
HM: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Katsuyori Shibata, NJPW G1 Climax Day 4, 7/28/14

theminx
Jun 7, 2007
I has a bucket.

sportsgenius86 posted:

MOTYC: Tomoaki Honma vs. Tomohiro Ishii, NJPW G1 Climax Day 4, 7/28/14
MOTYC: Yuji Nagata vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, NJPW G1 Climax Day 4, 7/28/14
MOTYC: AJ Styles vs. Tetsuya Naito, NJPW G1 Climax Day 4, 7/28/14
HM: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Katsuyori Shibata, NJPW G1 Climax Day 4, 7/28/14

Im Nthing all of these but also bumping Tanahashi v Shibata to MOTYC because Shibata has had enough of all of Tanahashi's poo poo in the magazines and interviews and it told a great story.

Spermgod
Jan 8, 2012

pink wasn't even a thing why is t#RXT REVOLUTION~!
and i'm so fucking excited for #SCOOPS#SCOOPS#SCOOPS #SCOOPS#SCOOPS #SCOOPS#SCOOPS
:sludgepal:
he knows..
For your consideration: El Hechicero vs. El Cavernario, CMLL Super Viernes 20/06

There's one really nasty botched dive in there but I thought they played off it well enough that if anything it actually added to the match. Really good showing from the two best new guys in CMLL.

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oatgan
Jan 15, 2009

I'm still pissed Cavernario won En Busca!

Edward Mass
Sep 14, 2011

𝅘𝅥𝅮 I wanna go home with the armadillo
Good country music from Amarillo and Abilene
Friendliest people and the prettiest women you've ever seen
𝅘𝅥𝅮
HM: The Wolves vs. the Hardys, Impact Wrestling: Destination X, 7/31

NickRoweFillea
Sep 27, 2012

doin thangs
MOTYC: Tanahashi v. Shibata, G1 Climax Day 4

Truther Vandross
Jun 17, 2008

CaptainYesterday posted:

HM: The Wolves vs. the Hardys, Impact Wrestling: Destination X, 7/31

seconding this. It was a really fun match.

Biosys
Aug 13, 2011
MOTYC: AJ Styles vs Minoru Suzuki - G1 Climax 24 Day 7, 8/1/2014

Leggsy
Apr 30, 2008

We'll take our chances...

Biosys posted:

MOTYC: AJ Styles vs Minoru Suzuki - G1 Climax 24 Day 7, 8/1/2014

Yeah

Gyro Zeppeli
Jul 19, 2012

sure hope no-one throws me off a bridge

Biosys posted:

MOTYC: AJ Styles vs Minoru Suzuki - G1 Climax 24 Day 7, 8/1/2014

Yup. Match of the G1 so far.

Bard Maddox
Feb 15, 2012

I'm just a sick guy, I'm really just a dirty guy.

Biosys posted:

MOTYC: AJ Styles vs Minoru Suzuki - G1 Climax 24 Day 7, 8/1/2014

Agreed, this might be my favorite match of the tournament so far.

ThePariah
Feb 10, 2014

Biosys posted:

MOTYC: AJ Styles vs Minoru Suzuki - G1 Climax 24 Day 7, 8/1/2014

Yes.

maxallen
Nov 22, 2006

Biosys posted:

MOTYC: AJ Styles vs Minoru Suzuki - G1 Climax 24 Day 7, 8/1/2014

duh

NickRoweFillea
Sep 27, 2012

doin thangs

Biosys posted:

MOTYC: AJ Styles vs Minoru Suzuki - G1 Climax 24 Day 7, 8/1/2014

KungFu Grip
Jun 18, 2008
HM: Tetsuya Naito vs. Togi Makabe - G1 Climax 24 Day 7, 8/1/2014 (Might change my vote when i watch the whole thing)
MOTYC: Katsuyori Shibata vs Yuji Nagata - G1 Climax 24 Day 7, 8/1/2014

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Biosys
Aug 13, 2011

KungFu Grip posted:

HM: Tetsuya Naito vs. Togi Makabe - G1 Climax 24 Day 7, 8/1/2014 (Might change my vote when i watch the whole thing)
MOTYC: Katsuyori Shibata vs Yuji Nagata - G1 Climax 24 Day 7, 8/1/2014

Agreed on both.

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