Stevens vs Danielson rewatch

Again it was good, but I don’t think I believed the final result in the end. Stevens selling of the leg was good, but it didn’t really feel like a serious match to Danielson to me. No.

Strong vs Stevens Fight Without Honor RIE2 rewatch

That stiffness. I do not feel it is MOTY level but it is high end very good. The hate was amazing, but they did slow it down at points with getting plunder. This is the better match between them, because it was more match then angle, but the three-way had Necro in it that brought an even crazier dynamic to it. I have no idea how this list will be, but this gets a good spot for now. #5.

AOTF vs Steen/Generico rewatch

I actually did like the way it was structured, but I think the individual segments didn’t live up to its potential until the end. Part of it was that both teams fought twice earlier and the crowd seemed out of it by the end. The early brawling section just seemed to meander until we get to the good control sections that lead to Steen being alone. I would have cut part of that control section and turned it into a finishing run because I felt it went a tad too long. With a few tweeks and a better crowd, I could see this being very good, but as is, it’s just good match that felt like a missed opportunity. No.

Richards/Romero vs Steen/Generico rewatch

I’m comfortable in calling this very good. Structured just right with the callback spots and the story of Generico’s arm. Generico’s selling was more good then “off the charts”, but I’ll take these hot 10-15 minute matches, over 30+ minute epics, any day of the week. #6.

MCMG vs AOTF rewatch

Not a MOTYC, but certainly very good. The hate and stiffness really carried this, but this was still a 30+ minute tag and not much direction outside of it. It was still a very good spotfest, but the positioning on the spots could have better at points. #8.

McGuinness vs Steen rewatch

This looked like more of a house show match on rewatch. Steen’s was still entertaining and sold well, but Nigel’s formula was in full effect here even when the match didn’t call for it. Worse of the rewatched matches. No.