2021's Best and Worst Pro-Wrestling Matches of the Year (plus Recommended)

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sticklefifer: Nov 11, 2003; by VideoGames

Punch McLightning posted:

Same. Can't fathom them only doing 9 minutes with Minoru, including a commercial break, but poo poo happens and it was still fun..

It seemed like something ran late earlier in the show, and then they also had to cut the match early because Suzuki got cut over his eye hardway. That's probably why they're doing a Suzuki-gun match: he was supposed to get more and they know he deserved to.

# ? Sep 10, 2021 22:49

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# ? Jun 5, 2024 09:59

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

WMOTYC
15th August
Pro Wrestling NOAH Kawasaki Go
Kendo Kashin vs King Tany

loving hell why? And Kashin is in the N1. Watching this is a great way to.not be hype for the start of the N1. Just one of those wrestlers who can drag everyone down to his level.

# ? Sep 10, 2021 23:04

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

sticklefifer posted:

It seemed like something ran late earlier in the show, and then they also had to cut the match early because Suzuki got cut over his eye hardway. That's probably why they're doing a Suzuki-gun match: he was supposed to get more and they know he deserved to.

I understand why it happened, but all the same, drat.

# ? Sep 11, 2021 01:57

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

SG Bamboo posted:

NOAH Kawasaki, GO! August 15th
HM
Stinger (Yuya Susumu and Seiki Yoshioka)(c) vs Kongoh (Tadasuke and Aleja) - GHC Jr Tag Team Championships
- Because the division is a clusterfuck there was always the chance that Stinger could lose their first defence after a 14 day reign so there was a contant tension for the last few minutes. Aleja is a great addition to Kongoh and contrasts well with Tadasuke's smashmouth style and although not as good as Kongoh/MnS from last month this was still a great showcase for the

2nd

MOTYC
15th August
NOAH Kawasaki Go
GHC National Title & Zero1 World Title
Takashi Sugiura vs Masato Tanaka

# ? Sep 11, 2021 02:20

MassRafTer: May 26, 2001; BAEST MODE!!!

sticklefifer posted:

It seemed like something ran late earlier in the show, and then they also had to cut the match early because Suzuki got cut over his eye hardway. That's probably why they're doing a Suzuki-gun match: he was supposed to get more and they know he deserved to.

He's booked on a GCW show in NY two days after Grand Slam I don't think him doing more than one date is because they cut off his little song.

# ? Sep 11, 2021 02:27

Cerebral Bore: Apr 21, 2010; Fun Shoe

MOTYC: Andrade "El Idolo" vs PAC AEW Rampage 10.09

La Sombra haters and doubters vacate.

# ? Sep 11, 2021 03:18

Pylons: Mar 16, 2009

Cerebral Bore posted:

MOTYC: Andrade "El Idolo" vs PAC AEW Rampage 10.09

La Sombra haters and doubters vacate.

Nth. Goddamn they killed it.

# ? Sep 11, 2021 03:19

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

HM: Andrade "El Idolo" vs PAC AEW Rampage 10.09

Finish hurt it.

# ? Sep 11, 2021 03:20

SatoshiMiwa: May 6, 2007

Punch McLightning posted:

HM: Andrade "El Idolo" vs PAC AEW Rampage 10.09

Finish hurt it.

Yeah where I am with it

# ? Sep 11, 2021 03:31

MassRafTer: May 26, 2001; BAEST MODE!!!

Punch McLightning posted:

HM: Andrade "El Idolo" vs PAC AEW Rampage 10.09

Finish hurt it.

Seconded, glad Andrade hurt Chavo for ruining his MOTYC and making it a mere HM.

# ? Sep 11, 2021 03:33

Pylons: Mar 16, 2009

AEW Rampage 09/10

HM: Riho, Ruby Soho, Kris Statlander vs. Reba, Britt Baker, Jamie Hayter

# ? Sep 11, 2021 03:33

Cerebral Bore: Apr 21, 2010; Fun Shoe

HM: Britt Baker, Jamie Hayter & Rebel vs Ruby Soho, Riho & Kris Statlander AEW Rampage 10.09

Extremely solid trios match with extremely cool poo poo done by extremely cool ladies.

# ? Sep 11, 2021 03:34

Senerio: Oct 19, 2009; Roëmænce is ælive!

Pylons posted:

AEW Rampage 09/10

HM: Riho, Ruby Soho, Kris Statlander vs. Reba, Britt Baker, Jamie Hayter

# ? Sep 11, 2021 03:36

karmicknight: Aug 21, 2011

Cerebral Bore posted:

HM: Britt Baker, Jamie Hayter & Rebel vs Ruby Soho, Riho & Kris Statlander AEW Rampage 10.09

Extremely solid trios match with extremely cool poo poo done by extremely cool ladies.

nth.

# ? Sep 11, 2021 03:38

Penguin Patrol: Mar 3, 2005; by Fluffdaddy

AEW Rampage 9/10
MOTYC: Andrade el Idolo vs PAC
HM: Ruby Soho, Kris Statlander & Riho vs Dr. Britt Baker DMD, Rebel & Jamie Hayter

# ? Sep 11, 2021 03:43

Pylons: Mar 16, 2009

AEW Rampage 9/10

HM: Brian Pillman, Jr. vs. Max Caster

# ? Sep 11, 2021 03:43

Cerebral Bore: Apr 21, 2010; Fun Shoe

HM: Brian Pillman Jr vs Max Caster AEW Rampage 10.09

Classic hometown hero vs dipshit heel stuff, good wrestling elevated by a great story.

# ? Sep 11, 2021 03:43

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

Punch McLightning posted:

HM: Andrade "El Idolo" vs PAC AEW Rampage 10.09

Finish hurt it.

I really liked the finish (particuarly the aftermath) but agree it was an HM. I hope they fight again!

# ? Sep 11, 2021 03:51

boxcarhobo: Jun 23, 2005

Punch McLightning posted:

HM: Andrade "El Idolo" vs PAC AEW Rampage 10.09

Finish hurt it.

nth but this is exactly what i needed to see from andrade, everything he and pac were doing was flippy but also tight and brutal, great match but i want more and a clean finish next time

Cerebral Bore posted:

HM: Britt Baker, Jamie Hayter & Rebel vs Ruby Soho, Riho & Kris Statlander AEW Rampage 10.09

Extremely solid trios match with extremely cool poo poo done by extremely cool ladies.

just everything about this was fun and made me happy

Cerebral Bore posted:

HM: Brian Pillman Jr vs Max Caster AEW Rampage 10.09

Classic hometown hero vs dipshit heel stuff, good wrestling elevated by a great story.

both these guys looked really good together

# ? Sep 11, 2021 03:58

graph: Nov 22, 2006; aaag peanuts

Punch McLightning posted:

HM: Andrade "El Idolo" vs PAC AEW Rampage 10.09

Finish hurt it.

nth

# ? Sep 11, 2021 04:04

TriffTshngo: Mar 28, 2010; Don't get it twisted who your enemies are.

gently caress it man MOTYC for PAC vs Andrade that poo poo slapped

https://twitter.com/AEW/status/1436513216058859522

also while i'm here i'm sure none of these need it but

MOTYCs:
Lucha Bros vs Young Bucks
Kenny Omega vs Christian Cage
WEEEEEELLLLLL IT'S NO MORE BS PAUL WIGHT VS THAT SON OF A BITCH QT MARSHALL (not really)

HMs
CM Punk vs Darby Allin
Britt Baker vs Kris Statlander
Miro vs Eddie Kingston
also Dante Martin vs Powerhouse Hobbs from Dynamite that was fun

# ? Sep 11, 2021 04:46

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

MOTYC: Andrade El Idolo vs. PAC, AEW Rampage, 10/09
HM: Britt Baker/Reba/Jamie Hayter vs. Ruby Soho/Kris Statlander/Riho, AEW Rampage, 10/09

# ? Sep 11, 2021 04:47

I Before E: Jul 2, 2012

Rarity posted:

MOTYC: Andrade El Idolo vs. PAC, AEW Rampage, 10/09
HM: Britt Baker/Reba/Jamie Hayter vs. Ruby Soho/Kris Statlander/Riho, AEW Rampage, 10/09

Seconding these

# ? Sep 11, 2021 05:06

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

TJPW Live with your Time September 11th
HM
Nodoka Tenma vs Maki Itoh
- Tenma is one of those wrestlers that is just so effortlessly entertaining, everything she does is great. Match started really lighthearted but by the end was a real slugfest, would heartily recommend

NEO Biishiki-gun (Sakisama and Mei Saint-Michel) vs Nao Kakuta and Haruna Neko
- That thing I said about Tenma also applies to MSM, she's an absolute treasure. Add to that Nao being a solid hand and both Neko and Sakisama working their characters to a tee and you have a ridiculously entertaining match. That tray shot was so loud for something so ineffective I loved it

Miyu Yamashita vs Yuki Aino
- Death by headkick, which followed another real fun slugfest

TJPW is just so fun, even when the wrestling isn't the best i'm still being entertained

# ? Sep 11, 2021 05:47

Senerio: Oct 19, 2009; Roëmænce is ælive!

SG Bamboo posted:

TJPW Live with your Time September 11th
HM
Nodoka Tenma vs Maki Itoh
- Tenma is one of those wrestlers that is just so effortlessly entertaining, everything she does is great. Match started really lighthearted but by the end was a real slugfest, would heartily recommend

NEO Biishiki-gun (Sakisama and Mei Saint-Michel) vs Nao Kakuta and Haruna Neko
- That thing I said about Tenma also applies to MSM, she's an absolute treasure. Add to that Nao being a solid hand and both Neko and Sakisama working their characters to a tee and you have a ridiculously entertaining match. That tray shot was so loud for something so ineffective I loved it

Miyu Yamashita vs Yuki Aino
- Death by headkick, which followed another real fun slugfest

TJPW is just so fun, even when the wrestling isn't the best i'm still being entertained

# ? Sep 11, 2021 05:48

karmicknight: Aug 21, 2011

SG Bamboo posted:

TJPW Live with your Time September 11th
HM
Nodoka Tenma vs Maki Itoh
- Tenma is one of those wrestlers that is just so effortlessly entertaining, everything she does is great. Match started really lighthearted but by the end was a real slugfest, would heartily recommend

NEO Biishiki-gun (Sakisama and Mei Saint-Michel) vs Nao Kakuta and Haruna Neko
- That thing I said about Tenma also applies to MSM, she's an absolute treasure. Add to that Nao being a solid hand and both Neko and Sakisama working their characters to a tee and you have a ridiculously entertaining match. That tray shot was so loud for something so ineffective I loved it

Miyu Yamashita vs Yuki Aino
- Death by headkick, which followed another real fun slugfest

TJPW is just so fun, even when the wrestling isn't the best i'm still being entertained

nth

# ? Sep 11, 2021 05:48

The Taxman: Jan 2, 2007; greetings sweeties, let me give you a back massage. for i am a whiz!

SG Bamboo posted:

TJPW Live with your Time September 11th
HM
Nodoka Tenma vs Maki Itoh
- Tenma is one of those wrestlers that is just so effortlessly entertaining, everything she does is great. Match started really lighthearted but by the end was a real slugfest, would heartily recommend

NEO Biishiki-gun (Sakisama and Mei Saint-Michel) vs Nao Kakuta and Haruna Neko
- That thing I said about Tenma also applies to MSM, she's an absolute treasure. Add to that Nao being a solid hand and both Neko and Sakisama working their characters to a tee and you have a ridiculously entertaining match. That tray shot was so loud for something so ineffective I loved it

Miyu Yamashita vs Yuki Aino
- Death by headkick, which followed another real fun slugfest

TJPW is just so fun, even when the wrestling isn't the best i'm still being entertained

Not quite as energetic as rampage, but a fun show, nth.

# ? Sep 11, 2021 05:51

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

SG Bamboo posted:

TJPW Live with your Time September 11th
HM
Nodoka Tenma vs Maki Itoh
- Tenma is one of those wrestlers that is just so effortlessly entertaining, everything she does is great. Match started really lighthearted but by the end was a real slugfest, would heartily recommend

Miyu Yamashita vs Yuki Aino
- Death by headkick, which followed another real fun slugfest

Seconding both these. Miyu and Itoh beating up respective Bakeretsu sisters ahead of their own upcoming match was a fun way to handle things.

# ? Sep 11, 2021 05:58

sticklefifer: Nov 11, 2003; by VideoGames

MassRafTer posted:

He's booked on a GCW show in NY two days after Grand Slam I don't think him doing more than one date is because they cut off his little song.

Uh, cool, I never said that was the reason. I said having to cut the match short was probably the reason.

Punch McLightning posted:

HM: Andrade "El Idolo" vs PAC AEW Rampage 10.09

Finish hurt it.

Yeah, Nth for that reason, and because they cut out parts of the match even on Fite. Seems like they're setting up a clean rematch down the line though, which will probably be legit MOTYC.

# ? Sep 11, 2021 06:51

Kirios: Jan 26, 2010

Rarity posted:

MOTYC: Andrade El Idolo vs. PAC, AEW Rampage, 10/09
HM: Britt Baker/Reba/Jamie Hayter vs. Ruby Soho/Kris Statlander/Riho, AEW Rampage, 10/09

Nth

# ? Sep 11, 2021 07:14

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

Cerebral Bore posted:

MOTYC: Andrade "El Idolo" vs PAC AEW Rampage 10.09

La Sombra haters and doubters vacate.

Nth, absolutely excellent

Cerebral Bore posted:

HM: Britt Baker, Jamie Hayter & Rebel vs Ruby Soho, Riho & Kris Statlander AEW Rampage 10.09

Extremely solid trios match with extremely cool poo poo done by extremely cool ladies.

Nth. Fun, funny, kept the story rolling.

# ? Sep 11, 2021 08:53

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

HM: Clark Connors vs Alex Coughlin, New Japan Strong September 10. A bruising, emotional encounter between the senior LA young lion and the most recent graduate. Coughlin's evident frustration at feeling like he was being left behind was emotional and honest and added to the violence and enjoyment of this match.

# ? Sep 11, 2021 09:30

Jordan7hm: Feb 17, 2011; Lipstick Apathy

Penguin Patrol posted:

AEW Rampage 9/10
MOTYC: Andrade el Idolo vs PAC
HM: Ruby Soho, Kris Statlander & Riho vs Dr. Britt Baker DMD, Rebel & Jamie Hayter

# ? Sep 11, 2021 10:39

mfcrocker: Jan 31, 2004; Hot Rope Guy

Cerebral Bore posted:

MOTYC: Andrade "El Idolo" vs PAC AEW Rampage 10.09

La Sombra haters and doubters vacate.

Nth

# ? Sep 11, 2021 11:11

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

SG Bamboo posted:

TJPW Live with your Time September 11th
HM
Nodoka Tenma vs Maki Itoh
- Tenma is one of those wrestlers that is just so effortlessly entertaining, everything she does is great. Match started really lighthearted but by the end was a real slugfest, would heartily recommend

NEO Biishiki-gun (Sakisama and Mei Saint-Michel) vs Nao Kakuta and Haruna Neko
- That thing I said about Tenma also applies to MSM, she's an absolute treasure. Add to that Nao being a solid hand and both Neko and Sakisama working their characters to a tee and you have a ridiculously entertaining match. That tray shot was so loud for something so ineffective I loved it

Miyu Yamashita vs Yuki Aino
- Death by headkick, which followed another real fun slugfest

TJPW is just so fun, even when the wrestling isn't the best i'm still being entertained

nth to all

# ? Sep 11, 2021 11:17

sticklefifer: Nov 11, 2003; by VideoGames

Dragon Gate - Storm Gate @ EDION Arena, Osaka - 9.11.21

HM: YAMATO & Ben-K vs Kota Minoura & Jason Lee

-I really like how they're presenting the YAMATO/Minoura feud. These four couldn't have a bad match if they tried.

MOTYC: Open the Brave Gate Championship (vacant): Keisuke Okuda vs SB KENTo

-The feud between these two was absolutely boiling over the last 6 weeks. Lots of brawling and submission attempt reversals, with both getting visual pins over each other before the finish. I wish this had a bigger crowd, and one that could cheer, but this ruled anyway.

# ? Sep 11, 2021 12:22

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

SG Bamboo posted:

TJPW Live with your Time September 11th
HM
Nodoka Tenma vs Maki Itoh
- Tenma is one of those wrestlers that is just so effortlessly entertaining, everything she does is great. Match started really lighthearted but by the end was a real slugfest, would heartily recommend

NEO Biishiki-gun (Sakisama and Mei Saint-Michel) vs Nao Kakuta and Haruna Neko
- That thing I said about Tenma also applies to MSM, she's an absolute treasure. Add to that Nao being a solid hand and both Neko and Sakisama working their characters to a tee and you have a ridiculously entertaining match. That tray shot was so loud for something so ineffective I loved it

Miyu Yamashita vs Yuki Aino
- Death by headkick, which followed another real fun slugfest

TJPW is just so fun, even when the wrestling isn't the best i'm still being entertained

Nth

# ? Sep 11, 2021 23:48

Tarnop: Nov 25, 2013; Pull me out

Penguin Patrol posted:

AEW Dark 9/07
HM: Evil Uno vs Alan 'V' Angels
HM: Lee Moriarty vs Joey Janela
HM: Dark Order (Colt Cabana & Stu Grayson) vs RSP & Travis Titan
HM: Diamante vs Big Swole - 3 Strikes Match

Cerebral Bore posted:

HM: Malakai Black vs Dustin Rhodes
HM: Powerhouse Hobbs vs Dante Martin
HM: Pinnacle (FTR & Shawn Spears) vs Dark Order (Uno, Grayson & Silver)
HM: Jon Moxley vs Minoru Suzuki

All from AEW Dynammite 08.09

Cerebral Bore posted:

MOTYC: Andrade "El Idolo" vs PAC AEW Rampage 10.09

La Sombra haters and doubters vacate.

Cerebral Bore posted:

HM: Britt Baker, Jamie Hayter & Rebel vs Ruby Soho, Riho & Kris Statlander AEW Rampage 10.09

Extremely solid trios match with extremely cool poo poo done by extremely cool ladies.

Cerebral Bore posted:

HM: Brian Pillman Jr vs Max Caster AEW Rampage 10.09

Classic hometown hero vs dipshit heel stuff, good wrestling elevated by a great story.

Nth these

# ? Sep 12, 2021 00:11

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

WMOTYC
4th September
WRESTLE Grand Slam In MetLife Dome
Chase Owens vs Toru Yano

A Match so long and dull that I can't go on with the show, I need to forget I watched this

# ? Sep 12, 2021 00:48

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# ? Jun 5, 2024 09:59

Penguin Patrol: Mar 3, 2005; by Fluffdaddy

DDT Beer Garden Fight-Like Pro Wrestling 7/31
HM: DAMNATION (Daisuke Sasaki, Mad Paulie & Yuji Hino) vs Antonio Honda, Chris Brookes & Super Sasadango Machine
-SSM does a fantastic Yuji Hino impression throughout this match
HM: Gorgeous Matsuno & Seiya Morohashi vs DAMNATION (Tetsuya Endo & Hiroshi Yamato)
MOTYC: Konosuke Takeshita vs Yuki Ueno vs Shunma Katsumata vs MAO

Noah Cross Over in Hiroshima 8/01
MOTYC: Momo no Seishun (Daisuke Harada & Hajime Ohara) (c) vs Stinger (Seiki Yoshioka & Yuya Susumu) - GHC Jr Tag Team Championships
MOTYC: The Great Muta & NOSAWA Rongai vs Kaito Kiyomiya & Atsushi Kotoge
HM: HAYATA (c) vs YO-HEY - GHC Jr Heavyweight Championship
MOTYC: Naomichi Marufuji vs Kazushi Sakuraba - GHC Heavyweight Championship

# ? Sep 12, 2021 02:47

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