2022's Best and Worst Pro-Wrestling Matches of the Year (plus Recommended)

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LionYeti: Oct 12, 2008

Cerebral Bore posted:

MOTYC: Trent Beretta vs The Detested Knife Pervert AEW Rampage 18.02

FUUUCK YOUUUU SWITCHBLADE

Nthed Jay White is wonderfully despicable in everything that he does. Great little moment at the start of the match with the security guard and the jacket. Talking down to the guy like he's a child and them making him too sweet him later on.

LionYeti fucked around with this message at 17:19 on Feb 19, 2022

# ? Feb 19, 2022 16:50

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# ? Jun 3, 2024 16:31

a cyborg mug: Mar 8, 2010

I�m glad more people are being exposed to the wonderful horrible slime that is Jay White

# ? Feb 19, 2022 17:01

Thanlis: Mar 17, 2011

Jerusalem posted:

MOTYC: Hiroshi Tanahashi (C) vs. SANADA for the IWGP US Championship - NJPW Golden Series 2/19

Nth, really sharp match.

Also:

HM: Flying Tigers vs. Team 6 and 9 vs. BC�s Cutest Tag Team vs. Suzuki-gun (El Desperado & Kanemaru) - NJPW Golden Series 2/19

Fun spot fest and I have to recognize the glory of that one �rana.

# ? Feb 19, 2022 19:01

Cerebral Bore: Apr 21, 2010; Fun Shoe

Jerusalem posted:

MOTYC: Hiroshi Tanahashi (C) vs. SANADA for the IWGP US Championship - NJPW Golden Series 2/19

Also known as The Alliance to End Kneeamania, these two did everything they could to gently caress up each other's knees, on top of an already great match. Some absolutely perfect moments of timing here from both guys, selling in EXACTLY the right way at EXACTLY the right time to perfect effect. A nice reminder of what SANADA is capable of in addition to Tanahashi being, of course, The Ace.

# ? Feb 19, 2022 19:04

Price Check: Oct 9, 2012

AEW Rampage 2/18
MOTYC - Trent Beretta vs Jay White

NJPW 2/19
HM - Great O'Khan vs Honma
HM - Jr Tag 4-way
MOTYC - Tanahashi vs SANADA

# ? Feb 19, 2022 19:15

ThePariah: Feb 10, 2014

Jerusalem posted:

MOTYC: Hiroshi Tanahashi (C) vs. SANADA for the IWGP US Championship - NJPW Golden Series 2/19

Also known as The Alliance to End Kneeamania, these two did everything they could to gently caress up each other's knees, on top of an already great match. Some absolutely perfect moments of timing here from both guys, selling in EXACTLY the right way at EXACTLY the right time to perfect effect. A nice reminder of what SANADA is capable of in addition to Tanahashi being, of course, The Ace.

Nth.

# ? Feb 19, 2022 19:53

Burn Down Canberra: Oct 27, 2005; GAME PLANS? We don't need no stinking game plans.

Thanlis posted:

Nth, really sharp match.

Also:

HM: Flying Tigers vs. Team 6 and 9 vs. BC�s Cutest Tag Team vs. Suzuki-gun (El Desperado & Kanemaru) - NJPW Golden Series 2/19

Fun spot fest and I have to recognize the glory of that one �rana.

Nth the Robbie spot was crazy

# ? Feb 19, 2022 22:02

edogawa rando: Mar 20, 2007

Rarity posted:

gently caress, is SANADA good again?

Always has been.

# ? Feb 20, 2022 00:12

edogawa rando: Mar 20, 2007

Cerebral Bore posted:

MOTYC: Trent Beretta vs The Detested Knife Pervert AEW Rampage 18.02

FUUUCK YOUUUU SWITCHBLADE

I wouldn�t go full beans MOTYC, but easily an HM for me.

I feel like I finally �got� my fellow countryman.

AEW is also good at making people look great, even in defeat, and Trent was no exception here.

# ? Feb 20, 2022 00:14

Rarity: Oct 21, 2010; ~*4 LIFE*~

MOTYC: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. SANADA, NJPW Golden Series, 19/02

# ? Feb 20, 2022 00:23

Spuckuk: Aug 11, 2009; Being a bastard works

Cerebral Bore posted:

MOTYC: Trent Beretta vs The Detested Knife Pervert AEW Rampage 18.02

FUUUCK YOUUUU SWITCHBLADE

Nth, I forgot just how great Jay White i- loving knoife pervert

# ? Feb 20, 2022 01:11

Kevino07: Oct 16, 2008

WMOTYC - Roman Reigns (c) vs Goldberg for the WWE Universal Championship, WWE Elimination Chamber, 02/19
lol

# ? Feb 20, 2022 02:41

Jerusalem: May 20, 2004; Would you be my new best friends?

Price Check posted:

NJPW 2/19
HM - Great O'Khan vs Honma

Oh yeah I gotta second that. GoK did an amazing job making a Honma match compelling.

Thanlis posted:

HM: Flying Tigers vs. Team 6 and 9 vs. BC�s Cutest Tag Team vs. Suzuki-gun (El Desperado & Kanemaru) - NJPW Golden Series 2/19

Fun spot fest and I have to recognize the glory of that one �rana.

4th, this was a really fun match.

# ? Feb 20, 2022 02:51

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

GCW Believe In Me - 2/19/22

MOTYC: Nick Wayne v Jordan Oliver - One hell of a fight.

HM: Team Gringo v SGC - An amazing multi-man sprint with some very unexpected spots and twin ninjas???

# ? Feb 20, 2022 03:18

Thanlis: Mar 17, 2011

MOTYC: Jake Something vs. Ace Austin vs. Chris Bey vs. Mike Bailey - Impact No Surrender, 2/19/2022

Excellent spot fest that was way more coherent than your usual multi-man, with at least two �whoa� spots. Didn�t know any of these guys and I still loved it.

# ? Feb 20, 2022 03:28

graph: Nov 22, 2006; aaag peanuts

Kevino07 posted:

WMOTYC - Roman Reigns (c) vs Goldberg for the WWE Universal Championship, WWE Elimination Chamber, 02/19
lol

lol

# ? Feb 20, 2022 04:14

Hellblazer187: Oct 12, 2003

Thanlis posted:

MOTYC: Jake Something vs. Ace Austin vs. Chris Bey vs. Mike Bailey - Impact No Surrender, 2/19/2022

Excellent spot fest that was way more coherent than your usual multi-man, with at least two �whoa� spots. Didn�t know any of these guys and I still loved it.

HM for me. Very fun match.

Edit: I'll HM Jay White vs Eric Young from the same event while we're at it.

Hellblazer187 fucked around with this message at 04:27 on Feb 20, 2022

# ? Feb 20, 2022 04:20

abraham linksys: Sep 6, 2010

HM: Vikingo vs John Superstar - AAA 2/20

this takes a while to get going but climaxes in one of the hottest finishing stretches i've seen in this company. the rain probably scared them off a lot of spots and it's ultimately at the low end of HM for me but they definitely sent the crowd home happy on a very mixed show. vikingo is carrying this company and jomo had a great showing in his first match back

https://twitter.com/luchablog/status/1495265888588681217

# ? Feb 20, 2022 06:15

Oil!: Nov 5, 2008; Der's e'rl in dem der hills!; Ham Wrangler

abraham linksys posted:

HM: Vikingo vs John Superstar - AAA 2/20

this takes a while to get going but climaxes in one of the hottest finishing stretches i've seen in this company. the rain probably scared them off a lot of spots and it's ultimately at the low end of HM for me but they definitely sent the crowd home happy on a very mixed show. vikingo is carrying this company and jomo had a great showing in his first match back

https://twitter.com/luchablog/status/1495265888588681217

Also HM

Adding HM: Dralistico vs Pentagon Jr - AAA 2/20
This was a great match with the dumbest run ins and still ended funny.

# ? Feb 20, 2022 06:20

Sticky Nate: Jan 9, 2012

abraham linksys posted:

HM: Vikingo vs John Superstar - AAA 2/20

this takes a while to get going but climaxes in one of the hottest finishing stretches i've seen in this company. the rain probably scared them off a lot of spots and it's ultimately at the low end of HM for me but they definitely sent the crowd home happy on a very mixed show. vikingo is carrying this company and jomo had a great showing in his first match back

https://twitter.com/luchablog/status/1495265888588681217

2nd for this and also Dralistico vs Pentagon Jr

# ? Feb 20, 2022 06:26

Pinche Rudo: Feb 8, 2005

HM: Dralistico vs Pentagon Jr - AAA Rey de Reyes 2/19/22

HM: Vikingo [c] vs Johnny Superstar -AAA Megacampeonato Match - AAA Rey de Reyes 2/19/22

# ? Feb 20, 2022 06:37

Edward Mass: Sep 14, 2011; 𝅘𝅥𝅮 I wanna go home with the armadillo
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MOTYC: Ace Austin vs. Mike Bailey vs. Chris Bey vs. Jake Something
HM: Black Taurus vs. JONAH
MOTYC: Jay White vs. Eric Young

All from Impact Wrestling No Surrender, 2/19

# ? Feb 20, 2022 06:46

GEORGE W BUSHI: Jul 1, 2012

WMOTYC: Minoru Suzuki (h) vs. Toru Yano for the Provisional KOPW2022 - NJPW Golden Series (2/20)

I hated every second of this loving match

# ? Feb 20, 2022 07:58

Chris James 2: Aug 9, 2012

Edward Mass posted:

MOTYC: Ace Austin vs. Mike Bailey vs. Chris Bey vs. Jake Something
from Impact Wrestling No Surrender, 2/19

abraham linksys posted:

HM: Vikingo vs John Superstar - AAA 2/20

this takes a while to get going but climaxes in one of the hottest finishing stretches i've seen in this company. the rain probably scared them off a lot of spots and it's ultimately at the low end of HM for me but they definitely sent the crowd home happy on a very mixed show. vikingo is carrying this company and jomo had a great showing in his first match back

https://twitter.com/luchablog/status/1495265888588681217

nthing both

# ? Feb 20, 2022 08:24

Jerusalem: May 20, 2004; Would you be my new best friends?

MOTYC: Kazuchika Okada (C) vs. Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship - NJPW Golden Series 2/20

The ONLY thing this was missing was the crowd being able to lose their poo poo, and they still lost their poo poo at points anyway because HOLY gently caress WHAT A MATCH! :stare:

# ? Feb 20, 2022 09:03

GEORGE W BUSHI: Jul 1, 2012

Jerusalem posted:

MOTYC: Kazuchika Okada (C) vs. Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship - NJPW Golden Series 2/20

The ONLY thing this was missing was the crowd being able to lose their poo poo, and they still lost their poo poo at points anyway because HOLY gently caress WHAT A MATCH!

💯💯💯

# ? Feb 20, 2022 09:04

SG Bamboo: Aug 21, 2013; Smile. Win. Yay!

Jerusalem posted:

MOTYC: Kazuchika Okada (C) vs. Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship - NJPW Golden Series 2/20

The ONLY thing this was missing was the crowd being able to lose their poo poo, and they still lost their poo poo at points anyway because HOLY gently caress WHAT A MATCH!

nth, incredible performance from both guys

# ? Feb 20, 2022 09:05

Burn Down Canberra: Oct 27, 2005; GAME PLANS? We don't need no stinking game plans.

Jerusalem posted:

MOTYC: Kazuchika Okada (C) vs. Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship - NJPW Golden Series 2/20

The ONLY thing this was missing was the crowd being able to lose their poo poo, and they still lost their poo poo at points anyway because HOLY gently caress WHAT A MATCH!

Nth

# ? Feb 20, 2022 09:05

Lamuella: Jun 26, 2003; It's like goldy or bronzy, but made of iron.

Jerusalem posted:

MOTYC: Kazuchika Okada (C) vs. Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship - NJPW Golden Series 2/20

The ONLY thing this was missing was the crowd being able to lose their poo poo, and they still lost their poo poo at points anyway because HOLY gently caress WHAT A MATCH!

Nth. Lil kazu at his level best.

# ? Feb 20, 2022 09:07

Sooper Gila: Apr 23, 2014; Love
Peace
and Harmony

Jerusalem posted:

MOTYC: Kazuchika Okada (C) vs. Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship - NJPW Golden Series 2/20

The ONLY thing this was missing was the crowd being able to lose their poo poo, and they still lost their poo poo at points anyway because HOLY gently caress WHAT A MATCH!

Nth. High end professional wrestling at it's high endest.

# ? Feb 20, 2022 09:16

Purple Monkey: May 5, 2014; Hello

AEW Dynamite 16/2

HM: Bryan Danielson vs Lee Moriarty
HM: Sammy Guevara vs Darby Allin

AEW Rampage 18/2

HM: Adam Cole vs 10
HM: Jay White vs Trent Beretta

# ? Feb 20, 2022 14:24

J-Ro: Jul 26, 2005; Child Of The Revolution

Impact Wrestling's No Surrender 02/19/2022:

Thanlis posted:

MOTYC: Jake Something vs. Ace Austin vs. Chris Bey vs. Mike Bailey

Edward Mass posted:

MOTYC: Jay White vs. Eric Young

Nth to those and additionally:

HM: Deonna Purrazzo (c) vs Miranda Alize (ROH Women's Title)
- this had a hiccup or two along the way, but kept a nice pace and was pretty snug

HM: Matt Cardona (c) vs Jordynne Grace (Digital Media Championship)
- those two are made to work together, holy poo poo

# ? Feb 20, 2022 16:54

Dango Bango: Jul 26, 2007

Rarity posted:

HM: Dante Martin vs. Powerhouse Hobbs, AEW Rampage Slam Dunk, 18/02
HM: Jay White vs. Trent Baretta, AEW Rampage Slam Dunk, 18/02

Nth-ing these two. Jay White is such a great heel.

Dango Bango fucked around with this message at 17:08 on Feb 20, 2022

# ? Feb 20, 2022 16:55

Cerebral Bore: Apr 21, 2010; Fun Shoe

Jerusalem posted:

MOTYC: Kazuchika Okada (C) vs. Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship - NJPW Golden Series 2/20

The ONLY thing this was missing was the crowd being able to lose their poo poo, and they still lost their poo poo at points anyway because HOLY gently caress WHAT A MATCH!

# ? Feb 20, 2022 21:36

Price Check: Oct 9, 2012

Jerusalem posted:

MOTYC: Kazuchika Okada (C) vs. Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship - NJPW Golden Series 2/20

The ONLY thing this was missing was the crowd being able to lose their poo poo, and they still lost their poo poo at points anyway because HOLY gently caress WHAT A MATCH!

Nth. Amazing that these two still have new places they can go.

# ? Feb 20, 2022 22:44

SatoshiMiwa: May 6, 2007

Jerusalem posted:

MOTYC: Kazuchika Okada (C) vs. Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship - NJPW Golden Series 2/20

The ONLY thing this was missing was the crowd being able to lose their poo poo, and they still lost their poo poo at points anyway because HOLY gently caress WHAT A MATCH!

Yeah agreed

# ? Feb 20, 2022 23:27

forkboy84: Jun 13, 2012; Corgis love bread. And Puro

Jerusalem posted:

HM: Bryan Danielson vs. Lee Moriarty - AEW Dynamite 2/16

Right right right right right on the cusp of a MOTYC. Moriarty REALLY stepped up and Danielson was incredible.

2nd

Dango Bango posted:

HM: Sammy Guevara vs. Darby Allin - AEW Dynamite 2/16

Also

2nd this too

# ? Feb 21, 2022 15:09

Thanlis: Mar 17, 2011

Jerusalem posted:

MOTYC: Kazuchika Okada (C) vs. Tetsuya Naito for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship - NJPW Golden Series 2/20

Nth. There is still nothing in the world of professional wrestling that compares to the best NJPW title matches.

# ? Feb 21, 2022 17:53

Punch McLightning: Sep 19, 2005; you know what that means; Grimey Drawer

HM: Alan Angels vs. Tony Nese, AEW Dark 1/4 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q92-feMLbw4

# ? Feb 22, 2022 02:18

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# ? Jun 3, 2024 16:31

SG Bamboo: Aug 21, 2013; Smile. Win. Yay!

DDT Ultimate Tag League Night 5 February 14th
MOTYC
Eruption (Kazusada Higuchi and Hideki Okatani) vs 37KAMIINA (Konosuke Takeshita and Yuki Ueno)
- 4 incredible talents have a awesome match in front of a tiny crowd, Okatani continues to very impressive in his new stable

# ? Feb 22, 2022 05:04

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