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EugeneJ
Feb 5, 2012

by FactsAreUseless

Jonny Angel posted:

Where should I start with PRO WRESTLING?

To put it another way, I have friends who are big fans of action and martial arts films, but who are reluctant to give wrestling a shot. What would you guys recommend as the best "Here, watch this and treat it like an episode of a 30 minute shoe where all that happens is one epic fight scene" matches to get people onboard?

Ibushi-Generico-Jigsaw-Nick Jackson 4-way from CHIKARA. It's on YouTube.

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EugeneJ
Feb 5, 2012

by FactsAreUseless

Jonny Angel posted:

From the wrestlers and company, that sounds like a really well-executed spotfest that's like 20 minutes of finish. Sound about right?

Indeed - the long version is worth seeking out on DVD as the YouTube version doesn't have the entrances or the aftermath

EugeneJ
Feb 5, 2012

by FactsAreUseless

a retard posted:

So I watched DX vs Jerishow vs Taker/Cena from that MSG Raw a few years back on a whim last night, and it's giving me a hankering for great sub-10 minute matches. Can you recommend me some matches like that? Any promotion will do.

Best 5-minute match of all time:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LqVSPWsO48

EugeneJ
Feb 5, 2012

by FactsAreUseless

Smoking Crow posted:

I rarely watched wrestling in the 90s and when I did, my dad made me watch WWF. Since I never got to watch it as a kid, where do I start with both ECW and WCW? If it's any help, I'm almost a complete newbie to wresting.

Track down the entire season of ECW Hardcore TV from 1995 - amazing stuff

EugeneJ
Feb 5, 2012

by FactsAreUseless

Smoking Crow posted:

I'm a complete novice to Japanese wrestling and I want to get into Jushin Lyger. What are some must see matches for him?

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xz7gm6_09-92-02-29-jushin-liger-vs-brian-pillman-superbrawl-ii_sport

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xy4bhd_jushin-thunder-liger-vs-el-samurai-njpw-04-30-92_sport

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXniAN5UeT8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEKnk-AUyMk

EugeneJ
Feb 5, 2012

by FactsAreUseless

skaboomizzy posted:

My program guide has been listing descriptions of old ROH shows instead of the new weekly ones. Last night, for example:

"Austin Aries hosts the lucky lottery for a chance at the world title; Bryan Danielson, KENTA and Roderick Strong take on the American Wolves and Chris Hero. Original air date: 9/21/09"

This sounds like stuff I should see. Is it as good as I'm expecting?

If you can track down all the ROH on HDNet episodes, it was all good stuff

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EugeneJ
Feb 5, 2012

by FactsAreUseless

Smoking Crow posted:

I don't really understand what the European style of wrestling is. What are some good matches that show it off? What distinguishes it from other styles?

Round system.

This is really good:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6YW9Xcp07s

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