Re: The 2008 MOTYC Thread
Two low end contenders from Without Remorse:
Generico vs. Claudio- Generico tries to slow CC down, wearing him out because he knows he can't match cc big move for big move this time (using a headlock). It works to an extent as Claudio can't get an advantage on big moves with a huge counter sequence early, but nor can Generico, so the use is limited. Claudio then decides to go to the knee to slow Generico's speed, so Generico is forced to use quick counter moves by timing Claudio's assault. Generico is being beaten about regardless between the power and leg attacks.
The selling is awesome here, as is the reincorporation of stuff from earlier int he match and their first match. The Ricolla counters re-appearing at the end were truly awesome and the crowd ate Generico's near win at the end when he busted out a Fighting spirit yakuza, but ended up countered to a horsecollar as time ran out. ****
Strong vs. Nigel- Both men are about even at everything, from the mat to
striking, though Strong is slightly more powerful and Nigel slightly better on the mat. Nigel works over Strong's arm for the Dungeon, while Strong goes after the back. They mix this up with strike wars, where both men are wanting to prove theirs are better, and Nigel's rebound answers just that question. ****
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