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Cool Post Beg
Mar 6, 2008

DADDY MAGIC
Kota Ibushi
Tessa Blanchard
LA Park
Matt Riddle
Jon Moxley
Toru Yano
Tetsuya Naito
Best Friends

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just rust
Oct 23, 2012

Kota Ibushi
Mayu Iwatani
Hiroshi Tanahashi
Jay White
Jon Moxley
Toru Yano
Tetsuya Naito
Best Friends

Kouerson
Mar 5, 2008


If you die in Canada, you die in real life.
Kota Ibushi
Mayu Iwatani
Hiroshi Tanahashi
Jay White
Jon Moxley
Toru Yano
Tetsuya Naito
Best Friends

Big Dave
Nov 6, 2009

Friends don't shake hands, friends gotta hug!


Kota Ibushi
Tessa Blanchard
Hiroshi Tanahashi
Jay White
Jon Moxley
Naomichi Marufuji
LuFisto
Joey Janela

KungFu Grip
Jun 18, 2008
Jake Atlas
Mayu Iwatani
LA Park
Matt Riddle
Jon Moxley
Toru Yano
LuFisto
Joey Janella

HulkaMatt
Feb 14, 2006

BIG BICEPS SHOHEI


Kota Ibushi
Mayu Iwatani
Hiroshi Tanahashi
Jay White
Jon Moxley
Naomichi Marufuji
Tetsuya Naito
Joey Janela

Punch McLightning
Sep 19, 2005

you know what that means




Grimey Drawer
Vote or die, motherfuckers.

Cavauro
Jan 9, 2008

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6_KooLMwvM

Punch McLightning
Sep 19, 2005

you know what that means




Grimey Drawer
Kota Ibushi 42, Jake Atlas 1
Mayu Iwatani 25, Tessa Blanchard 15
Hiroshi Tanahashi 29, LA Park 14
Jay White 32, Matt Riddle 10
Jon Moxley 39, Flamita 4
Toru Yano 26, Naomichi Marufuji 15
Tetsuya Naito 33, LuFisto 7
Best Friends 27, Joey Janela 16

Punch McLightning
Sep 19, 2005

you know what that means




Grimey Drawer
Apologies for skipping the graphics this time; I’m behind. I’ll try to pick that up for the next round.

Special formatting request: Please only list the name of the person you are voting for from each match-up. This will be easier for me to count than bolding names from match-ups. I can work around this if necessary, but if you can vote by just listing the name of your choice, that would be great.

You can abstain from votes. You are not required to list that vote as ‘abstain,’ you just need to skip it.

Daniel Bryan
Finished 3rd in Favorite Active Wrestlers thread
Won ultra-finals of 2017 WH-128


Bryan wasn’t even wrestling when the last WH-128 was held. It seemed impossible for him to come back, but he was able to do so early 2018. Since then, he’s had a largely great series of matches with AJ Styles and has reminded everyone that he’s just not a great wrestler, but charismatic and great on interviews. Bryan should still be one of the best wrestlers as long as his health allows.

Timothy Thatcher
Did not appear in 2017 WH-128

Thatcher has started to break out in the past couple of years, as his indie performances have gotten rave reviews. This year’s he’s received praise for great matches with Davey Boy Smith Jr., Yuki Ishikawa, Chris Dickinson, Daniel Makabe, and Hideki Suzuki, and those matches each took place in a different promotion. In the past week or so, Twitter was overrun with other wrestlers praising him both for his in-ring skills and his kindness out of the ring.

Darby Allin
Finished 32nd in Favorite Active Wrestlers thread
Did not appear in 2017 WH-128


Allin wasn’t even on the WH-128 radar in 2017, but he’s put himself on the map by working all over the world in the indies and eventually putting on star making performances in EVOLVE, PWG, and AEW. His Coffin Drop finisher is one of the most shocking high flying moves in the world. Allin also seems to thrive off of ridiculous spots, making every match he’s in completely unpredictable.

The Young Bucks, Matt & Nick Jackson
Matt: eliminated in Round 1 of 2017 WH-128 by Scott Dawson
Nick: eliminated in Round 2 by Kento Miyahara


As a central part of the launch of AEW, The Young Bucks are on the hunt for their sixth straight WON Tag Team of the Year. They will be hurt by largely missing the first half of the year, but they’re making up for it as best as they can, with every high profile match they’ve had this year as a tag team receiving at least four stars from Meltzer (until the AEW Dynamite debut). They’ll continue to be one of the best teams in the world going forward.

Orange Cassidy
Finished 16th in Favorite Active Wrestlers thread
Did not appear in 2017 WH-128


Still the chilliest motherfucker on the planet.

Jungle Boy
Did not appear in 2017 WH-128

Jungle Boy has largely been working solo on the indies, though he’s being slotted in AEW as half of the Jurassic Express. He’s talented regardless of his role, with seemingly endless charisma and an innate ability to generate sympathy. He’s also a very promising worker, with many well received matches in PWG, AEW and GCW, including a ****1/2 singles match against Jake Atlas. It’d be shocking if he’s not a future superstar.

Taichi
Finished 19th in Favorite Active Wrestlers thread
Did not appear in 2017 WH-128


Taichi was criticized for not maximizing his talents. He always seemed to leave something on the table. That seems to have changed in 2019. His act has improved with the addition of a Phantom of the Opera-esque mask and “singing” portion, along with his adorably evil valet, Mako Abe. Add in that the past two years have seen him put on ****+ matches with Ospreay, Takagi, and Ishii, and Taichi has entered another level.

Jacob Fatu
Did not appear in 2017 WH-128

Fatu is considered one of the top prospects in U.S. wrestling. Just seven years into his career, MLW has bet big on him, making him the leader of the Contra Unit heel group and giving him their world championship. He’s been praised for his combination of size and agility.

Minoru Suzuki
Finished 8th in Favorite Active Wrestlers thread
Eliminated in quarter finals of 2017 WH-128 by Kento Miyahara
Eliminated in Round 4 in 2015 by Shinsuke Nakamura
Eliminated in The Quarter-Finals in 2013 by Hiroshi Tanahashi


Still the scariest motherfucker on the planet.

Momo Watanabe
Did not appear in 2017 WH-128

The protegé of Io Shirai took full advantage of the departure of her mentor in 2018 to establish herself as the face of Stardom. Fresh out of high school, Momo took the Wonder of Stardom Championship and leadership of Queen's Quest and embarked upon an almost year-long title run proving herself as one of the most talented wrestlers in the world today in fantastic matches with the likes of Jungle Kyona, Tam Nakano, Jamie Hayter and Mayu Iwatani. Despite losing the title to Arisa Hoshiki, Momo has continued to show her dominance in the Stardom ring. Thanks to George W Bushi for his help with this profile!

Luchasaurus
Finished 27th in Favorite Active Wrestlers thread
Did not appear in 2017 WH-128


Luchasaurus has gone from largely unknown to a cult favorite in a short period of time. He combines a great character with size, athleticism, and charisma. His team with Jungle Boy in AEW has shown signs of becoming one of the hottest acts in the industry.

Tommaso Ciampa
Eliminated in Round 2 of 2017 WH-128 by Tomohiro Ishii
Eliminated in Round 1 in 2015 by Dolph Ziggler


Ciampa was able to return from neck surgery early on last week’s NXT show, and hopefully he hasn’t come back too soon. Ciampa and Gargano had a great feud in 2018 with an amazing trio of matches. Ciampa also had great matches with Velveteen Dream in ’18 and, extending into January ’19, Aleister Black. And then the weird tag team with Gargano happened. A great team, but a weird storyline turn considering what the previous two years had been. With his return from injury, let’s hope that he can return to his Goldie-obsessed character.

Shingo Takagi
Finished 11th in Favorite Active Wrestlers thread
Did not appear in 2017 WH-128


Shingo used the 2019 G1 to put on a masterclass in BEEF, having tremendous matches every night. His matches with Ospreay, Naito, Ishii, and Goto are among the very best of 2019. Promoted from the junior division, Shingo should continue to climb the ranks of New Japan into the future.

Shota Umino
Did not appear in 2017 WH-128

Umino is in the process of graduating from young lion status. He’s become a cult favorite already thanks to his bizarre adoption by Jon Moxley. He’s had very good singles matches with Hiroshi Tanahashi & Zack Sabre Jr. this year.

Kairi Sane
Did not appear in 2017 WH-128

Sane had a great 2018, winning the NXT Women’s Championship from Baszler in a solid series of matches. She’s since been promoted to the main roster, where she’s in a tag team with Asuka. Despite their copious talents, Sane has not been appearing on television regularly recently.

Juice Robinson
Eliminated in Round 2 of 2017 WH-128 by Hiromu Takahashi

Juice’s career rejuventation continues in New Japan. He’s become a cult favorite there and is one of the highlights of their midcard. He has two reigns with the United States championship under his belt, and had very good matches with Jon Moxley, Jay White, and Tomohiro Ishii during the G1. He has an amazing amount of charisma and has a good argument to be the best promo in wrestling today.

Your ballot:

Daniel Bryan vs. Timothy Thatcher
Darby Allin vs. The Young Bucks
Orange Cassidy vs. Jungle Boy
Taichi vs. Jacob Fatu
Minoru Suzuki vs. Momo Watanabe
Luchasaurus vs. Tommaso Ciampa
Shingo Takagi vs. Shota Umino
Kairi Sane vs. Juice Robinson

Voting closes at 7 p.m. Eastern on Saturday, or whenever I get in front of a computer after that.

GEORGE W BUSHI
Jul 1, 2012

Daniel Bryan
Darby Allin
Orange Cassidy
Taichi
Momo Watanabe
Luchasaurus
Shingo Takagi
Kairi Sane

Jerusalem
May 20, 2004

Would you be my new best friends?

Daniel Bryan
Darby Allin
Orange Cassidy
Taichi
Minoru Suzuki
Tommaso Ciampa
Shingo Takagi
Kairi Sane

I see we're getting to the point where I feel awful picking almost every wrestler over their opponent!

Draxion
Jun 9, 2013




Timothy Thatcher
Darby Allin
Orange Cassidy
Taichi
Momo Watanabe
Luchasaurus
Shingo Takagi
Juice Robinson

Chris James 2
Aug 9, 2012


Timothy Thatcher
Darby Allin
Orange Cassidy
Taichi
Minoru Suzuki
Luchasaurus
Shota Umino
Juice Robinson

Sticky Nate
Jan 9, 2012

Timothy Thatcher
Darby Allin
Jungle Boy
Taichi
Momo Watanabe
Luchasaurus
Shingo Takagi
Juice Robinson

Queer Salutations
Aug 20, 2009

kind of a shitty wizard...

Daniel Bryan
Darby Allin
Orange Cassidy
Jacob Fatu
Minoru Suzuki
Tomasso Ciampa
Shingo Takagi
Kairi Sane

Super No Vacancy
Jul 26, 2012

Timothy Thatcher go to njpwa challenge
Darby Allin
Orange Cassidy
Jacob Fatu
Minoru Suzuki
Luchasaurus
Shingo Takagi
Juice Robinson

Armitage
Aug 16, 2005

"Mathman's not here." "Oh? Where is he?" "He's in the Mathroom."
Daniel Bryan
The Young Bucks
Orange Cassidy
Taichi
Minoru Suzuki
Tommaso Ciampa
Shota Umino
Kairi Sane

Super No Vacancy
Jul 26, 2012

i'm really happy mayu is still alive

Super No Vacancy
Jul 26, 2012

wow what an upset it would be if mayu beat kota pretty crazy huh

I Before E
Jul 2, 2012

Timothy Thatcher
Darby Allin
Orange Cassidy
Taichi
Minoru Suzuki
Luchasaurus
Shingo Takagi
Juice Robinson

Big Dave
Nov 6, 2009

Friends don't shake hands, friends gotta hug!


Timothy Thatcher
Darby Allin
Orange Cassidy
Taichi
Minoru Suzuki
Luchasaurus
Shingo Takagi
Kairi Sane

Endless Mike
Aug 13, 2003



Daniel Bryan
Darby Allin
Orange Cassidy
Taichi
Minoru Suzuki
Luchasaurus
Shingo Takagi
Kairi Sane

I can't believe you made me choose between Orange Cassidy and Jungle Boy.

duckdealer
Feb 28, 2011

Timothy Thatcher
Darby Allin
Orange Cassidy
Taichi
Minoru Suzuki
Luchasaurus
Shingo Takagi
Juice Robinson

Cavauro
Jan 9, 2008

Daniel Bryan
Darby Allin
Orange Cassidy
Taichi
Minoru Suzuki
Luchasaurus
Shingo Takagi
Kairi Sane

The Berzerker
Feb 24, 2006

treat me like a dog


Daniel Bryan
Darby Allin
Orange Cassidy
Taichi
Minoru Suzuki
Shingo Takagi
Juice Robinson

Trying
Sep 26, 2019

Timothy Thatcher
Darby Allin
Jungle Boy
Taichi
Minoru Suzuki
Luchasaurus
Shingo Takagi
Juice Robinson

Shayna Baszler
Oct 24, 2001

i'll always take care of you
Muldoon
Daniel Bryan
Darby Allin
Jungle Boy
Taichi
Minoru Suzuki
Luchasaurus
Shingo Takagi
Kairi Sane

Insertnamehere31
Jan 23, 2012

This could be the most one-sided fight since 1973 when Ali faced an eighty-foot tall mechanical Joe Frazier. My memory isn't what it used to be, but I think the entire Earth was destroyed.

Daniel Bryan
Darby Allin
Orange Cassidy
Taichi
Minoru Suzuki
Tommaso Ciampa
Shota Umino
Kairi Sane

frankenfreak
Feb 16, 2007

I SCORED 85% ON A QUIZ ABOUT MONDAY NIGHT RAW AND ALL I GOT WAS THIS LOUSY TEXT

#bastionboogerbrigade
Timothy Thatcher
The Young Bucks
Orange Cassidy
Taichi
Minoru Suzuki
Tommaso Ciampa
Shingo Takagi
Kairi Sane

Cool Post Beg
Mar 6, 2008

DADDY MAGIC
Daniel Bryan
Darby Allin
Orange Cassidy
Minoru Suzuki
Luchasaurus
Shingo Takagi
Juice Robinson

Lead Pipe Cinch
Mar 10, 2003

Heavy Metal Bakesale


Daniel Bryan
Darby Allin
Orange Cassidy
Jacob Fatu
Luchasaurus
Kairi Sane

Fad
Nov 13, 2002

I dont care.
Daniel Bryan
Darby Allin
Orange Cassidy
Taichi
Minoru Suzuki
Tommaso Ciampa
Shingo Takagi
Kairi Sane

AlmightyPants
Mar 14, 2001

King of Scheduling
Pillbug
Daniel Bryan
The Young Bucks
Orange Cassidy
Taichi
Minoru Suzuki
Luchasaurus
Shingo Takagi
Juice Robinson

Thauros
Jan 29, 2003

Timothy Thatcher
Darby Allin
Orange Cassidy
Taichi
Momo Watanabe
Luchasaurus
Shingo Takagi
Juice Robinson

Netsky
Jun 24, 2004
I AM THE STREET



Daniel Bryan
The Young Bucks
Orange Cassidy
Taichi
Minoru Suzuki
Tommaso Ciampa
Shingo Takagi
Juice Robinson

jesus WEP
Oct 17, 2004


Daniel Bryan
Darby Allin
Orange Cassidy
Jacob Fatu
Minoru Suzuki
Luchasaurus
Shingo Takagi
Juice Robinson

Rarity
Oct 21, 2010

~*4 LIFE*~
Daniel Bryan - the Planet's champion, the thread's champion
Darby Allin - AEW's biggest rising star
Orange Cassidy - one day he's going to explode and it's going to rule
Taichi - Jacob doesn't have a Miho :swoon:
Minoru Suzuki - KAZE NI NARE
Luchasaurus - the best wrestling dinosaur since Ric Flair
Shota Umino - gently caress you for making me choose
Juice Robinson - has more looks than just a pirate

Daniel Bryan
Darby Allin
Orange Cassidy
Taichi
Minoru Suzuki
Luchasaurus
Shota Umino
Juice Robinson

Jerusalem
May 20, 2004

Would you be my new best friends?

Only just occurred to me that Kairi Sane was pitted up against the guy mocked for being a Kairi Sane cosplayer :allears:

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BTF
Oct 15, 2019

I love Matt Taven
Bryan/Thatcher: Love these guys to bits, but DBD is still the best in the world
Allin/Bucks: Allin is cool, but Bucks have been on the top of their game for almost ten years
Cassidy/Boy: OC all the way
Taichi/Fatu: Moonsault > Miho
Suzuki/Watanabe: I got to yell kaze ni nare three times in two days, I ain't voting against the King (yet)
Luchasaurus/Ciampa: Ciampa is a bit better and not as one-dimensional
Takagi/Umino: Shingo eats young boys for breakfast
Sane/Robinson: Juice is extremely underrated

Daniel Bryan
The Young Bucks
Orange Cassidy
Jacob Fatu
Minoru Suzuki
Tommaso Ciampa
Shingo Takagi
Juice Robinson

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