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El Gallinero Gros posted:I'm a bit shocked Vader never had a 5* in Japan. He did. 8/9/91 vs Muta.
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remusclaw posted:This is almost certainly true, unfortunately Big man wrestlers seem to be somewhat stigmatized when it comes to match ratings. Vader has no 5* and even Stan Hansen only has them in tag matches against the Funks and Tenryu/Kawada or in singles against Kenta Kobashi. Undertaker only has the Shawn match in the first Hell in a Cell. i wouldn't consider Taue a big man worker in style even if he was technically Big though. i chalk it up more to him being physically awkward and unathletic and working a style that was less cool moves-centric than his contemporaries. since we know matches score highly w/ Dave for athleticism and moves. Spermgod fucked around with this message at 21:27 on Sep 9, 2016 |
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Male. Bi. Unix. posted:He did. 8/9/91 vs Muta. It illustrates my point by being against Muta, but I obviously got my numbers from a bad list, so thanks. Spermgod posted:i wouldn't consider Taue a big man worker in style even if he was technically Big though. i chalk it up more to him being physically awkward and unathletic and working a style that was less cool moves-centric than his contemporaries. since we know matches score highly w/ Dave for athleticism and moves. It might just be my view of choke slams as a big man move, as illustrated by noted superheavyweight, Hurricane Helms.
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Silas should have beat the anime out of this man.
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The director's cut of the Delete or Decay is up and it goes pretty well with the commentary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfazOnqXlCk Matt Hardy has had an amazing year.
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AlmightyPants posted:The director's cut of the Delete or Decay is up and it goes pretty well with the commentary. "George - please return the hat to Rebecca, she is not wearing her sunscreen"  The Jeff is a recovering spot monkey joke was pretty good too.
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The kangaroo thing was a dangerous idea. Their toes are real sharp and could have caused some damage on his legs and tendons, even with jeans on.
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While it lacked the charm of the first, Delete or Decay is still the second best TNA thing in years. Was that the first time Janice has actually been used?
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AlmightyPants posted:The director's cut of the Delete or Decay is up and it goes pretty well with the commentary. "This video is not available in your country" has to be about the stupidest thing the Internet does.
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I do worry for the animals in that janky rear end zoo where they filmed the vignettes. It looked tiny and miserable.
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Fauxhawk Express posted:so Broken Matt is pretty much a lock for Best Gimmick winner in the WON awards, yeah? the only people i can think of who come even close as far as throwing themselves into a character this year are like, enzo amore or chris jericho, and even then it's still no contest
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AMReese posted:The kangaroo thing was a dangerous idea. Their toes are real sharp and could have caused some damage on his legs and tendons, even with jeans on. i'll have you know smokin' joe fraizer is a professional in the ring and wouldn't dare seek to permanently injure his fellow sportsman.
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Charles Gnarwin posted:Was that the first time Janice has actually been used? It's been used (albeit more offcamera than it was here). RVD bled from everywhere once
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Cardboard Box posted:the only people i can think of who come even close as far as throwing themselves into a character this year are like, enzo amore or chris jericho, and even then it's still no contest
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Chris James 2 posted:It's been used (albeit more offcamera than it was here). RVD bled from everywhere once I think it was used first on abyss by TNA legend CRIMSON
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Spermgod posted:i wouldn't consider Taue a big man worker in style even if he was technically Big though. i chalk it up more to him being physically awkward and unathletic and working a style that was less cool moves-centric than his contemporaries. since we know matches score highly w/ Dave for athleticism and moves. He rated like a million of his matches five stars. I think this started that whole tangent.
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THE MONUMENTAL PODCAST IS HERE! I have been promising to record a landmark podcast with deposed Wrestlehut 2000 moderator "Hulkamatt" and the podcast is here! http://tindeck.com/listen/kindh I hope you enjoyed this podcast event. We mention some visual aids during the podcast. The good folks at LegitShook were kind enough to gif these moments in advance so I am going to link them here: Please view them at the appropriate time. http://static1.squarespace.com/stat...gif?format=750w http://static1.squarespace.com/static/522a2049e4b0a0ce717e990c/t/56bb4a97b09f956e4398482e/1455114915237/?format=750w http://static1.squarespace.com/static/522a2049e4b0a0ce717e990c/t/56bb4abc7da24f7d04cca9ca/1455114952338/?format=750w http://static1.squarespace.com/static/522a2049e4b0a0ce717e990c/t/56bb4ad38a65e27aeda83b61/1455114986078/getout.gif?format=750w
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Cardboard Box posted:the only people i can think of who come even close as far as throwing themselves into a character this year are like, enzo amore or chris jericho, and even then it's still no contest Naito would have an argument imo
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ParanoidInc posted:Naito would have an argument imo Nothing in wrestling this year has popped me bigger than when he just tossed the loving belt over his shoulder and left the ring (Except for getting a bro hug from Matt Riddle)
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ParanoidInc posted:Naito would have an argument imo yeah, that's a good point, naito really reinvented himself this year. i haven't following njpw this year as much as i should have so he didn't immediately jump to my mind.
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MassRafTer posted:THE MONUMENTAL PODCAST IS HERE! I have been promising to record a landmark podcast with deposed Wrestlehut 2000 moderator "Hulkamatt" and the podcast is here! Interesting alternate fantasy booking there, but you should have mentioned what really happened in WCW in 1999 to provide some context/comparison.
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MassRafTer posted:He rated like a million of his matches five stars. I think this started that whole tangent. yeah but his position has largely been "he kept up fine with the other three guys", not "he was an active contributor to making those matches great" i think. granted he did give the '95 CC final the full 5 which i can't see doing without crediting Taue a ton. Spermgod fucked around with this message at 07:49 on Sep 10, 2016 |
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Naito is the best. Better than hardy. Matanza and Pentagon for best character too imo
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Naito is doing well when NJPW has transitioned to its new Ace during what was the peak of its company in the last fifteen years. Matt Hardy has managed to revive a company that has never had a peak, ever*, single handedly, and no one even cares to see him wrestle to do it. *We can discuss 2005 X-Division until we're blue in the face but that was a shining star amongst poo poo, both before and after.
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I mean Matt has revved the Hardy's as a brand and is getting more bookings for his entire family than they've had in years. But there's absolutely no sign that he's done anything positive for TNA as a whole. Though I guess a case could be made thats as much down to Impact being the most unwatchable it's been in years outside of the Hardys.
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I think Matt Hardy is really only a strong contender for "Best Gimmick" and maybe "Most Improved" since nobody even considered Matt Hardy as anything but the lesser of the two Hardys for most of his career. Outside of that, I'd be surprised if he even charts for any of the other awards. Then again, the Observer snubbed Mark Henry for "Most Improved" during his "Hall of Pain" run, so what do I know?
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naito's gimmick was better when rush and la sombra were doing it and they didn't win either
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oatgan posted:naito's gimmick was better when rush and la sombra were doing it and they didn't win either nobody watches lucha
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MassRafTer posted:THE MONUMENTAL PODCAST IS HERE! I have been promising to record a landmark podcast with deposed Wrestlehut 2000 moderator "Hulkamatt" and the podcast is here! Really enjoyed reliving the G.P.F. of 99 guys, great 'cast.
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I think Bryan could have just posted "I'd rather complain" and it would have gotten the same point across.
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"Hold on, I gotta get my poo poo in..." - Dave Meltzer Filthy Tom brings out the best in Dave.
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Lol at the newest Observer's affiliate linkBryan Alvarez posted:MMA Training: The Ultimate Beginners Guide To Mixed Martial Arts (Including Drills & Tactics) (MMA, Martial Arts, Self Defense, BJJ)
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Swagger Dagger posted:DELETE OR DECAY was a pretty good time with the commentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9N_ja4el2E For those of us where the directors cut was geoblocked.
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