[New Blood]

Originally Posted by Caponex75

Their ROH thread is retarded "OMG CROSSFACES MEAN BENOIT TRIBUTE".

I liked Goodhelmet's response: "After reading more feedback from you guys, it seems like the idea they were doing a Benoit tribute in the ring was way off base. It's just ROH continuing to be lame."

ROH really has sucked for a good 2 years now. Then again, the American Indie scene, except for some indies in the south, is just bad. I think more could be learned from watching Memphis and USWA tapes then whatever move-tastic promotion that's out there.

[Matt_Yoda]

El Generico vs. Samuray Del Sol
EVOLVE 14: Generico vs. Del Sol- 2012

-Fantastic match between these guys, I've said for the past 3 years ever since I met Del Sol and saw him perform that all he needed was an opportunity and it was showcased here. Lots of fantastic spots, great back and forth and lots of lucha libre influenced offense from both guys. The spots, sequences and reversals in this match were absolutely insane and the drama building towards the end was well executed. These two put on the best 16 minutes of the year.
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El Generico vs. Samuray Del Sol
EVOLVE 15: Gargano vs. Taylor- 2012

-There are very few people that can put on back to back MOTYC but these two did. This was paced a bit better than their match prior but still just as good. I really liked the where Generico missed the Yakuza Kick and SDS hit that crazy dive to the outside and that Code Red he hit on Generico while standing on his back. The second half of the match was equally insane with lots of crazy spots and sequences and throughout of all that they built towards the big finish. Absolutely Excellent Excellent Excellent.

[USAUSA1]

Originally Posted by New Blood

I liked Goodhelmet's response: "After reading more feedback from you guys, it seems like the idea they were doing a Benoit tribute in the ring was way off base. It's just ROH continuing to be lame."

ROH really has sucked for a good 2 years now. Then again, the American Indie scene, except for some indies in the south, is just bad. I think more could be learned from watching Memphis and USWA tapes then whatever move-tastic promotion that's out there.

I think you kind of contradicting yourself because ROH today is more like USWA compare to it was 2-5 years ago when it was the "smark workrate" promotion.

You should watch more NWA Anarchy, NWA Smoky Mountain and TCW. Go to the internet match thread on that website, Dean reviews most of the matches.

[JoeRulz]

Originally Posted by USAUSA1

I think you kind of contradicting yourself because ROH today is more like USWA compare to it was 2-5 years ago when it was the "smark workrate" promotion.

You should watch more NWA Anarchy, NWA Smoky Mountain and TCW. Go to the internet match thread on that website, Dean reviews most of the matches.

I like NWA Smoky Mountain, they scream OLD SCHOOL, their YT weeklies are very nice, and they have CHASE OWENS.

[USAUSA1]

Originally Posted by JoeRulz

I like NWA Smoky Mountain, they scream OLD SCHOOL, their YT weeklies are very nice, and they have CHASE OWENS.

Can't wait to see the TWO RINGS WARGAMES match from this weekend. Hopefully it's pop up on the internet because I am afraid to order DVD's from NWA promotions(heard bad stories).

[Seabs]

I've ordered from NWA Smoky Mountain last year and didn't have any issues.

Yuji Hino vs Kota Ibushi - KO-D Openweight Championship - DDT 24.06.2012
Good god this was incredible. Hino might me by new favourite wrestler. Absolutely incredible performance from him here. Such an amazing dominant champion performance. He's in control of the whole match and all of Ibushi's attempted comebacks get cut off short. Strikes like a motherfucker and he does the almost imppossible job of having multiple great strike sequences in 2012. Spots where he puts his arms behind his back and tells Ibushi to give him everything and then just lariats Ibishi back down when he gives him everything are incredible. Thought his arm selling was really good too. Subtle enough to still make him look dominant but at the same time make him look human. Ibushi's well and truly back now and he's perfect for this role, taking a beating and making short flurried comebacks. DDT crowd is obviously gonna be nuts for Ibushi anyway but it's a given when you have a match like this and Hino flipping them off at every point. There's 2 spots which get slightly fluffed but they're the only downpoints on a fucking incredible match. First one Hino recovers from really well by selling the arm as reason for not catching Ibushi cleanly and then just flipping the crowd off some more. Gonna spoiler tag for the finish for those who want to watch it unspoiled.

Spoiler for Finish:

Ibushi's new finisher is incredible and the fact he did it on Hino is nuts. As good a move as any to finish off a guy like Hino. Shame that Hino fell a bit on the top rope and they had to get him back up but in a way it also added more tension to the finish. Post match with Hino is brilliant too. Sucks that Hino didn't get more of a reign but with their Budokan show coming up the only option was to put the belt on Ibushi if they didn't want that show to flop.

Edges out Naito/Okada and Suwama/Nagata as my new MOTY.

****1/2+

[blink_41sum_182]

Originally Posted by Seabs

I've ordered from NWA Smoky Mountain last year and didn't have any issues.

Yuji Hino vs Kota Ibushi - KO-D Openweight Championship - DDT 24.06.2012
Good god this was incredible. Hino might me by new favourite wrestler. Absolutely incredible performance from him here. Such an amazing dominant champion performance. He's in control of the whole match and all of Ibushi's attempted comebacks get cut off short. Strikes like a motherfucker and he does the almost imppossible job of having multiple great strike sequences in 2012. Spots where he puts his arms behind his back and tells Ibushi to give him everything and then just lariats Ibishi back down when he gives him everything are incredible. Thought his arm selling was really good too. Subtle enough to still make him look dominant but at the same time make him look human. Ibushi's well and truly back now and he's perfect for this role, taking a beating and making short flurried comebacks. DDT crowd is obviously gonna be nuts for Ibushi anyway but it's a given when you have a match like this and Hino flipping them off at every point. There's 2 spots which get slightly fluffed but they're the only downpoints on a fucking incredible match. First one Hino recovers from really well by selling the arm as reason for not catching Ibushi cleanly and then just flipping the crowd off some more. Gonna spoiler tag for the finish for those who want to watch it unspoiled.

Spoiler for Finish:

Ibushi's new finisher is incredible and the fact he did it on Hino is nuts. As good a move as any to finish off a guy like Hino. Shame that Hino fell a bit on the top rope and they had to get him back up but in a way it also added more tension to the finish. Post match with Hino is brilliant too. Sucks that Hino didn't get more of a reign but with their Budokan show coming up the only option was to put the belt on Ibushi if they didn't want that show to flop.

Edges out Naito/Okada and Suwama/Nagata as my new MOTY.

****1/2+

Link?

[antoniomare007]

Spoiler for Ibushi vs Hino:

IIRC it's the 2nd time Ibushi uses that finisher, the first time was vs Harashima for his first KO-D title reign.

[EmbassyForever]

EVOLVE 14:
El Generico vs. Samuray Del Sol - ***1/2

[Groovemachine]

Finally got to see El Generico vs Sara Del Rey from Chikara's Hot off the Griddle. Easily ****, this was great, especially Generico's slowly-building offense. He told a terrific story and Sara did her part too, and although I haven't really seen any of Del Rey's Shimmer stuff, I can confidently say that this is the best match I've seen of hers.