[Homicide_187]

Originally Posted by -Mystery-

Not to get too off topic but in my opinion Richards is pretty bland. Sure he's good but it's pretty much the same match all the time much like RVD.

For instance Davey usually does that arm bar with kicks to the chest move within the first 3-5 mins of every match I've seen of his and he does that spring board kick within the last 5 mins. I like Davey and all but he seems really predictable.

I've been entertained by most of the work I've seen him in (mostly in ROH) but like you said he can get a bit predictable in his matches I think he throws way to many kicks if he could limit that I think he would be fine.

[-Mystery-]

Question, anyone know when the next batch of PWG shows will be released?

[CMAngle33]

Well in my banning I spent some cash and got some DVDs. RoH Weekend of Thunder Night One which features one hell of a card which Bryan Danielson vs Jushin Liger in the main event. I watched that first and gave it four stars, I'll have a full review for that match with the full review for the show as well as some matches from the show.

I also picked up a DVD entitled the Best of Alex Shelley in Japan. The production values of the DVD itself are pretty low and I wouldn't have gotten it if it wasn't from an actual store where I could return (in fact I did an exchange because the first disk was scratched). The card features some really awesome matches mainly from Zero One in '05. I've watched and rated three matches so far: TLC: Alex Shelley & Masato Tanaka vs Dick Togo & Sonjay Dutt - **** 1/4 , Alex Shelley & Tatsuhhito Takaiwa vs Masato Tanaka & Tetsuhiro Kuroda - *** 1/4 and Alex Shelley vs Leonardo Spanky - * 3/4. Full reviews will be posted with the DVD Review as well as the entire DVD once I finish watching it. The reason for the full DVD is that it doesn't seem to be available anywhere else besides the Wrestling Universe store near me. Lucky for you guys.

Also, that same store promotes indy shows for the Wrestling Superstars Unleashed program. The owner / operator is Jac Sabbath who promoted indy shows before RoH. The official website is www.wrestlingsuperstarsunleashed.com and if you live in the Tri-State area check it out.

A bit off topic but if any of you could show me how to rip and post a DVD using the .iso files that would be a big help in getting the DVD up.

[Hailsabin]

Originally Posted by -Mystery-

Question, anyone know when the next batch of PWG shows will be released?

It should be in time be the for the next event. They said since the December show was cancelled they would work on getting them out. So about then.

I've been entertained by most of the work I've seen him in (mostly in ROH) but like you said he can get a bit predictable in his matches I think he throws way to many kicks if he could limit that I think he would be fine.

meh, i like the kicks. To me it is his trademark, sounds dumb but i am just into them. I was so hyped when he went to ROH(more known than PWG) good to see he has his fair share of great matches. Maybe I shouldn't have posted this, Spart might rip my head off instead of making a new thread.

[Honor™]

Originally Posted by Spartanlax

I get what you're saying Honor, and I agree, guess you're just a little harsher and I'm just a little more lenient.

True about all the Davey statements, but I'd say in roughly two years he'll be a top indy talent, like Punk without the mic skills. I mean, hasn't he only been really wrestling for a year and a half? The kid has tons of potential, hits all his moves perfectly and his very athletic, and now all he has to do is tie those into a story instead of filling space by using a move from his arsenal.

Also guys, if you wanna make quick posts talking about a wrestler (like Honor did), I don't mind a small discussion since this doesn't really seem thread worthy, but if it's a long discussion with deep details and such, make a thread for it. No one's done anything like that yet, but just thought I'd throw that out there.

I definatly agree with ya there. Davey could very well be a top indy talent in two years or so. He just needs to keep working, expand his base and learn how to sell and all that a little better and he will be phenomnal. Easy to say i know, but i hope it happens.

[Hailsabin]

Originally Posted by Honor™

I definatly agree with ya there. Davey could very well be a top indy talent in two years or so. He just needs to keep working, expand his base and learn how to sell and all that a little better and he will be phenomnal. Easy to say i know, but i hope it happens.

Well its good to hear, I just thought you were mentioning about Davey(your last post) because you had a certain dislike for him. I have heard in a few matches he doesn't sell and that sad to hear but I hope you guys are correct, as I love watching him in the ring. Him improving will only be better.

[MrPaiMei]

Agreed on the TTMU stuff Spartan, and I shouldn't have included Dragon. Its just that when I saw Joe and AJ, who had a 30 minute match in 05 that I gave *****. went 13 in a main event, I knew Joe was saving something for the next night. But to assume they were going to a draw was presumptious, considering the Supercard finish and the length of the MXR match.

[Honor™]

Originally Posted by Hailsabin

Well its good to hear, I just thought you were mentioning about Davey(your last post) because you had a certain dislike for him. I have heard in a few matches he doesn't sell and that sad to hear but I hope you guys are correct, as I love watching him in the ring. Him improving will only be better.

oh not at all, i dont dislike davey at all. I just think he is a relatively weak worker at this point in time, and could be great if he improves. Nothing personal against Davey, just not that impressive.

[McQueen]

Originally Posted by Honor™

Joe is not god, KENTA is really not god.

On a related note.... Minoru Suzuki IS GOD

^^^^^ That damn well might be true, Minoru Suzuki is Pro Wrestling's true bad ass, still I'd love to see him mix it up with the likes of Joe, Danielson & Homicide.

Anyways Thoughts on 1PW Invincible

Austin Aries, Roderick Strong & Matt Sydal vs Darkside & The Briscoes
Good Opener if not MOTN, quick paced and full of action like you'd expect from the 5 ROH guys in the match and Darkside a young up and coming UK talent holds his own even if slightly outclassed.
*** 3/4

Jimmy Rave vs El Ligero
Pretty standard match from Rave working the Embassy bit, El Ligero is basically the UK version of El Generico (but spottier a tad less fun to watch). Fairly entertaining match up but nothing is spectacular about it except the Rave TP shower prematch.
** 1/2

Andy Boy Simmonz (Open Challenge) vs Martin Stone
I don't really know why but I enjoy Simmonz, he has a good amount of heel charisma and is decent enough in the ring from what I've seen. This was my first time seeing Stone and he seems to be little else than a brawler. Quick match up and it's amusing that Simmonz always jobs out in his own Open Challenges.
** 1/4

Martin Stone vs Iceman
Promoted as a Wild Unsanctioned Brawl this was pretty bland even for a Brawl, little more than punches and irish whips. Stone has an issue after being knocked out by Iceman who could easily be the lost member of the Carnage Crew.
* 1/4

Bryan Danielson vs SUWA
While isn't nearly as good the ROH match (amusingly enough the 1PW commentators are oblivious to the fact they had a match a week before) they had a few days before this event it was still a good match, shorter than your average Amdrag match at about 15 mins which makes it less epic. Nice to see Danielson back in babyface mode and always fun to watch SUWA hit the camera man with a singapore cane. Why? Why the hell not. SUWA your so damn awesome
*** 1/4

Samoa Joe vs Jay Phoenix
Pheonix is hated backstage for his ego, reported theft and blindsiding other wrestlers with a pillow (don't ask), he also did something to piss off Samoa Joe, sounds like an angle? I'm not so sure after seeing this match, Joe absolutely beats the shit out of Phoenix as this match is nothing more than a drawn out squash. Joe is incredibily agressive in this match even by his standards even after seemingly dislocating Phoenix's jaw with a facewash. Can't think of a match more fitting of the "Joe's Gonna kill You" chant. Fun match
***

Doug Williams vs Nigel McGuinness
No beef in this match just two friends and tag team partners (in NOAH) displaying a great british style match up. However since this is a fair match and basically an exhibition there is not a lot to say about it unless you want to hear about all the holds and counterholds. Exceptional work from both men.
*** 3/4

1PW Tag Team Titles - Jody Fleisch & Jonny Storm vs Team SHAG (Cabana & Burridge)
Despite the fact I love Cabana and his antics, throw in Burridge who compliments Cabana perfectly there was just too much comedy in this match to make it feel like the title defense was being taken seriously, then add in one of the worst booked endings to a match I've ever seen and it seriously hurts my rating for this match, a shame cause the actual wrestlng in this match was pretty good.
**

Ten Man Survival of the Sickest Elimination Match - 1PW Champion Steve Corino, Spud, Teddy Hart & Southern Comfort vs Abyss, Sterling James Keenan, Team Supreme & Spike Dudley/Matt Hyson
A falls count anywhere survivor series match seems like a good idea on paper but this match was a big mess. It started as Hart/Spud vs SJK/Hyson in a plain tag matchbut soon after everyone else runs in and a big brawl starts off but there is so much going on (and only 3 camera men) you have no idea whats going on half of the time. Some cool spots like a piledriver off the top rope, Corino getting hit in the head with a barbed wire chair and a crazy balcony dive from Spud but there are so many stupid things in the match as well, top of the list would be Abyss eliminating Hyson.... his teammate. Poor main event.
**

Overall Show Rating - ***
The Joe/Phoenix beating is fun, SUWA/Danielson is entertaining and the 6 man and Williams/McGuinnness match are both excellent but the rest of the card is filler.

[Honor™]

^^^^^^^^^^^6
HEY BUDDY! Welcome back.

Alot has changed in regards to me since you left. I now accept Minoru Suzuki as my personal hero and GOD.

I just watched Minoru Suzuki's Triple Crown Title Win on the 9-3-2006 AJPW show.

It was a really great match. Nice flow, great work, a free flowing story mixed in with some sick spots and Minoru's entertaining heel act made this match a joy to watch. Kea looked good as well, but it was the minoru suzuki show. ****1/4