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Some thoughts on the 5/19 episode:
- Hayes and Kidd's relationship gets interesting. Is this the end already, or was it all just tough love? Really looking forward to everything this angle brings. Why they aren't doing this on the actual show baffles me.
- When Hawkins and Ryder came out, it looked and felt as if they were never separated in the first place: such a natural duo. Hawkins eating the Cobra was very disappointing (though he sold it like a champ, as always). Why was the one team with even that slight momentum and relevance NOT the winner (especially without any post-match shenanigans)?
- Main event was AWESOME. Drew knows the psychological game better than a lot and is the most underrated in-ring maestro right now. I could watch him go all day long. It's a disgrace not to have him on tv and build him up.
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Intense McGillicutty is so over the top that he actually worked well against Santino's brand of over the top comedy. The match was better than I expected (probably Santino's best match in some time). Still makes me think that McGillicutty and Curtis should be a full time tag team.
I didn't like the main event at all which seemed like a waste and even though McGullicutty had a good match, I've seen way too much of him lately between this show and NXT.
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I'd never complain about seeing too much of McGillicutty wrestling. The guy is VERY good at it. It would be nice if they gave him a little actual direction.
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Gabriel vs Sandow was very good, which is about what I expected. Can't speak for the rest of the show though. my WWE Superstars policy is to only watch the matches featuring guys I give a shit about.
Gabriel vs Sandow was very good, which is about what I expected. Can't speak for the rest of the show though. my WWE Superstars policy is to only watch the matches featuring guys I give a shit about.
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I actually found Gabriel/Sandow to be the least interesting match of the show, but it was still solid/good. Maybe my expectations were unfairly high after Gabriel's other recent matches. Sandow's good enough in the ring, but that's about it.
I kind of felt the same way about Drew/Riley. It was pretty good, but it wasn't on the same level as Drew's other recent matches (Sin Cara, Christian, and even Seth Rollins). Riley's another guy who is "good enough, but that's about it."
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Good show this week. The Uso's vs McGuillicutty/Curtis match was probably the second best match this week. The Uso's are totally on fire. Drew Mac vs A-Ry was good too as was Sandow vs Gabriel.
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Honestly Sandow vs Tatsu and Riley vs Mcintyre were rather average matches imo. However Rhodes/Gabriel is a pretty good match and worth a watch. Nice psychology with Rhodes continually working the arm through the match. Good stuff.
I see this run as being an extension of Gabriel's insane consistency dating back to at least 2009. Give Gabriel time and an opponent with a pulse and the result will be a good match.
I have noticed that Gabriel likes the inverted facelock => counter spot though. Not a criticism, just an observation. It worked well in this match in particular as it allowed the Cross Rhodes to appear as a surprise counter that made sense with the psychology of the match.
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I know this thread's been dead for a couple days but screw it, I need to just make it clear how much I enjoyed the Justin Gabriel and Cody Rhodes match this week.
And now back to your regularly-scheduled deadness.
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Agreed. Gabriel's really upped his game since returning from injury. I'd attribute it to spending more time between the ropes actually wrestling and less time propping himself on the top turnbuckle to tease the 450.
I'd have said this a week ago, but ya know, I was tempbanned so I'll say it now.
Gabriel's selling is actually very underrated. He doesn't sell impact like Ziggler or Bourne but he's someone who will remember to sell damage whilst he's on offence.
As for his mat game, it's always been good. He's just focused on other things before now. Look at this match from before he was in FCW, for example.
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Yeah. He's gone from "good high-flier who can do ground game" to just being a really good all-rounder. He really needs to get a push, either for a singles title or get a push for the Tag Team Championships with Kidd. God knows Kidd's awesome too.
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