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The bravest babyface in pro wrestling today. In a world where everyone's wanted to be Stone Cold for decades, where cool faces are as big a problem as cool heels, he's willing to say "Stand up. Cheer. I can't do this alone. I need you. You matter. This matters." And so it does.

The bravest babyface in pro wrestling today. In a world where everyone's wanted to be Stone Cold for decades, where cool faces are as big a problem as cool heels, he's willing to say "Stand up. Cheer. I can't do this alone. I need you. You matter. This matters." And so it does.

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When we say Randy Savage acted like everyone was out to get him, we mean absolutely everyone.

When we say Randy Savage acted like everyone was out to get him, we mean absolutely everyone.

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Blake Christian's signature dive is amazing but it's almost (almost) detrimental for a heel to do something so wild. He'd be crazy to keep it in his holster as it helps him stand out but him screwing with the fans after the fact to get heat is as important as the dive itself.

Blake Christian's signature dive is amazing but it's almost (almost) detrimental for a heel to do something so wild. He'd be crazy to keep it in his holster as it helps him stand out but him screwing with the fans after the fact to get heat is as important as the dive itself.

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In which Adam Priest takes a bump off of the very IDEA of The Beast Mortos.

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In which Adam Priest takes a bump off of the very IDEA of The Beast Mortos.

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Guys do me a favor and please do not turn this into an attack on Aubrey and Will. They're a representation of the symptom, not the actual issue. That this is on an AEW podcast and said so matter-of-factly about "hardcore fans" made me think that there's a huge disconnect however.

Guys do me a favor and please do not turn this into an attack on Aubrey and Will. They're a representation of the symptom, not the actual issue. That this is on an AEW podcast and said so matter-of-factly about "hardcore fans" made me think that there's a huge disconnect however.

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This is the best new spot you're going to see today.

This is the best new spot you're going to see today.

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I'm a big fan of BS pro wrestling physics, be it a rocket launcher or catapult. I'm not sure I've ever seen this specific assist on a corner handspring elbow before but somehow I 100% bought it enhancing the impact. It just worked.

I'm a big fan of BS pro wrestling physics, be it a rocket launcher or catapult. I'm not sure I've ever seen this specific assist on a corner handspring elbow before but somehow I 100% bought it enhancing the impact. It just worked.

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Mansoor capturing the zeitgeist in order to get heel heat (and thankfully, immediate comeuppance for his transgressions).

Mansoor capturing the zeitgeist in order to get heel heat (and thankfully, immediate comeuppance for his transgressions).

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The goal isn't realism. The goal is immersion into a fictional reality with its own rules and norms. That takes commitment, consistency, consequence. Reality just isn't good enough. That's why Professional Wrestling has to exist.

The goal isn't realism. The goal is immersion into a fictional reality with its own rules and norms. That takes commitment, consistency, consequence. Reality just isn't good enough. That's why Professional Wrestling has to exist.

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Take the world "selling" literally. You are selling fans the idea that what's happening in the ring has meaningful consequence. Sometimes that's making it seem like a leg hurts, but sometimes it's the emotional weight of seeing your opponent beat the 10 count at the last second.

Take the world "selling" literally. You are selling fans the idea that what's happening in the ring has meaningful consequence. Sometimes that's making it seem like a leg hurts, but sometimes it's the emotional weight of seeing your opponent beat the 10 count at the last second.

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In which Lord Steven Regal snaps into it against Randy Savage.

In which Lord Steven Regal snaps into it against Randy Savage.

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What makes Ospreay special to me isn't the athleticism/spots/counters. That stuff is ephemeral. Someone else will top it in a few years and he never maximizes it. What makes him special is when the moment takes him and he reacts in heartfelt, earnest, charming ways. His humanity.

What makes Ospreay special to me isn't the athleticism/spots/counters. That stuff is ephemeral. Someone else will top it in a few years and he never maximizes it. What makes him special is when the moment takes him and he reacts in heartfelt, earnest, charming ways. His humanity.

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Most things in wrestling are subjective. This is not. Wheeler Yuta's heel heat has become undeniable. Get on board.

Most things in wrestling are subjective. This is not. Wheeler Yuta's heel heat has become undeniable. Get on board.

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I guess someone needed to reclaim the Ace Crusher and Leila Grey is as good a choice as anyone.

I guess someone needed to reclaim the Ace Crusher and Leila Grey is as good a choice as anyone.

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Even in the darkest of times, there's light to be found at the end of an elbow.

Even in the darkest of times, there's light to be found at the end of an elbow.

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Thinking of Mongo, one thing I'll give Will Ospreay credit for is his reactions in the smaller moments of a match. He always comes off as someone who wants to be there and that loves what he does. I wish his matches would breathe just a little more to allow more of these moments.

Thinking of Mongo, one thing I'll give Will Ospreay credit for is his reactions in the smaller moments of a match. He always comes off as someone who wants to be there and that loves what he does. I wish his matches would breathe just a little more to allow more of these moments.

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Neon is one of the best in the world at taking offense. And JD Drake has one of the best offensive moves in the world today, be it a cutoff, transition, or just punishing blow with his lifting bounceback clubber on the outside.

Neon is one of the best in the world at taking offense. And JD Drake has one of the best offensive moves in the world today, be it a cutoff, transition, or just punishing blow with his lifting bounceback clubber on the outside.

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Some days you just need to watch Barry Windham punch the Red Rooster in the jaw.

Some days you just need to watch Barry Windham punch the Red Rooster in the jaw.

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One great thing about current ROH is that it allows wrestlers to experiment in a low-stakes setting, like Shawn Dean and Carlie Bravo here. They're killing it week in and week out in Shane Taylor Promotions right now and this was probably my favorite single "bit" i saw all week.

One great thing about current ROH is that it allows wrestlers to experiment in a low-stakes setting, like Shawn Dean and Carlie Bravo here. They're killing it week in and week out in Shane Taylor Promotions right now and this was probably my favorite single "bit" i saw all week.

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I think Amira is overall great at working the apron/fans, but Serpentico gets so into it that he damages his own hands. That's dedication.

I think Amira is overall great at working the apron/fans, but Serpentico gets so into it that he damages his own hands. That's dedication.

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What made Steve Austin special wasn’t what he did but how he did it. It was the way he hit the ropes, the way he threw himself at his opponent, how he always tried to get one extra shot in. It was never about spots or moves, but creating an overall effect.

What made Steve Austin special wasn’t what he did but how he did it. It was the way he hit the ropes, the way he threw himself at his opponent, how he always tried to get one extra shot in. It was never about spots or moves, but creating an overall effect.

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We're all bad at successfully defining what a technical wrestler is, but I am still 100% sure that in practice, Matt Borne as Doink was a better technical wrestler than Kurt Angle based on his creative choices. Weirdly, Angle may have been a better clown.

We're all bad at successfully defining what a technical wrestler is, but I am still 100% sure that in practice, Matt Borne as Doink was a better technical wrestler than Kurt Angle based on his creative choices. Weirdly, Angle may have been a better clown.

241,248 Aufrufe • vor 19 Tagen

MJF beat Darby because Darby's body gave out, yes, but also because MJF had plenty of recent matches to scout Darby in. Darby had won multiple times in the last month by turning a Scorpion Deathlock rope break into an immediate Coffin Drop. MJF was ready.

MJF beat Darby because Darby's body gave out, yes, but also because MJF had plenty of recent matches to scout Darby in. Darby had won multiple times in the last month by turning a Scorpion Deathlock rope break into an immediate Coffin Drop. MJF was ready.

68,679 Aufrufe • vor 11 Tagen

Billy Gunn towers over most wrestlers and is in amazing shape, but he's still 62. It was fearless for Kyle Fletcher to stooge, both emotionally and physically, to get heat and selfless for him to let his partner be the one to benefit from it with the tag.

Billy Gunn towers over most wrestlers and is in amazing shape, but he's still 62. It was fearless for Kyle Fletcher to stooge, both emotionally and physically, to get heat and selfless for him to let his partner be the one to benefit from it with the tag.

389,371 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten

In October 2001, Bryan Danielson invents the Yes Chants (before Diego Sanchez ever has a MMA fight) after Chance Beckett (not cleared) lays down. Then in the impromptu match that follows quite possibly invents the Fargo Strut too? Timing there? Less clear.

In October 2001, Bryan Danielson invents the Yes Chants (before Diego Sanchez ever has a MMA fight) after Chance Beckett (not cleared) lays down. Then in the impromptu match that follows quite possibly invents the Fargo Strut too? Timing there? Less clear.

308,298 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten

And then the bell rang...

And then the bell rang...

208,950 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten

I truly believe that if wrestlers (incl. Claudio) sold/reacted more for US fans like this, the fans would start to respond accordingly, creating a cycle that would, over time, restore some of that lost social contract and make wrestling so much better.

I truly believe that if wrestlers (incl. Claudio) sold/reacted more for US fans like this, the fans would start to respond accordingly, creating a cycle that would, over time, restore some of that lost social contract and make wrestling so much better.

109,675 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

Angle vs Henry - Rumble 06. People online hated it (and still do) because Henry ground Angle down so he actually had to work to overcome instead of just being a mindless go-go-go action engine. I think it's one of Angle's better matches for that reason.

Angle vs Henry - Rumble 06. People online hated it (and still do) because Henry ground Angle down so he actually had to work to overcome instead of just being a mindless go-go-go action engine. I think it's one of Angle's better matches for that reason.

87,169 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten

We recovered thousands of minutes of French Catch from the 50s-80s. Hundreds of matches. Amazingly varied footage. Technicians. Acrobats. Villains. Strange characters. Bizarre gimmicks. Passionate crowds. Lost lore. This is my favorite thirty seconds.

We recovered thousands of minutes of French Catch from the 50s-80s. Hundreds of matches. Amazingly varied footage. Technicians. Acrobats. Villains. Strange characters. Bizarre gimmicks. Passionate crowds. Lost lore. This is my favorite thirty seconds.

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My single favorite bit in pro wrestling today.

My single favorite bit in pro wrestling today.

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Stooging is 60% a willingness to look the fool and 40% timing and body language. It takes absolute commitment and complete confidence in one's self. It gives the fans nothing positive to latch on to, serving the match and not the wrestler. Kyle Fletcher will save pro wrestling.

Stooging is 60% a willingness to look the fool and 40% timing and body language. It takes absolute commitment and complete confidence in one's self. It gives the fans nothing positive to latch on to, serving the match and not the wrestler. Kyle Fletcher will save pro wrestling.

159,129 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Pretty sure the greatest move of all time his this Klaus Kauroff over the shoulder backbreaker rope choke deal.

Pretty sure the greatest move of all time his this Klaus Kauroff over the shoulder backbreaker rope choke deal.

131,264 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Struggle is everything. I'd much rather see a wrestler simulate fighting with everything he has not to go up on a pile driver than the most athletic collaborative spot in the world. It's not about realism. It's about immersion and suspension of disbelief. If they care, we care.

Struggle is everything. I'd much rather see a wrestler simulate fighting with everything he has not to go up on a pile driver than the most athletic collaborative spot in the world. It's not about realism. It's about immersion and suspension of disbelief. If they care, we care.

156,296 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

Setting the stage is so important. MJF came in with the fans singing his theme. The match started with chants mixed. Bandido scored an immediate roll up and MJF showed that it got under his skin, snapping at fans, turning them. Clear, effective framing.

Setting the stage is so important. MJF came in with the fans singing his theme. The match started with chants mixed. Bandido scored an immediate roll up and MJF showed that it got under his skin, snapping at fans, turning them. Clear, effective framing.

53,004 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten

Airing ~36 years ago today on AWA TV, here's the gift of an aghast Larry Zbyszko stalling like only he could as "The Ultimate Soldier" surprisingly looks a lot like Masa Saito. It IS a gift to watch him do his thing and get his heat and build up pressure.

Airing ~36 years ago today on AWA TV, here's the gift of an aghast Larry Zbyszko stalling like only he could as "The Ultimate Soldier" surprisingly looks a lot like Masa Saito. It IS a gift to watch him do his thing and get his heat and build up pressure.

54,920 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

I get such a kick watching Scott Hall try to figure out what to do with his hands while his manager does the talking in Spanish as voice-over in 1991 Puerto Rico.

I get such a kick watching Scott Hall try to figure out what to do with his hands while his manager does the talking in Spanish as voice-over in 1991 Puerto Rico.

117,352 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr

You may watch this sequence and think that the stage of grief that Wheeler Yuta has reached over his hair is "Acceptance," but you would be wrong. He's created his own new stage of grief called "Delusion."

You may watch this sequence and think that the stage of grief that Wheeler Yuta has reached over his hair is "Acceptance," but you would be wrong. He's created his own new stage of grief called "Delusion."

29,031 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

Thinking maybe Marina Shafir is onto something here.

Thinking maybe Marina Shafir is onto something here.

76,336 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten

A more exquisite minute of pro wrestling you may never find...

A more exquisite minute of pro wrestling you may never find...

108,374 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr