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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2022 0:14:00 GMT
Has AEW produced one of "those" matches yet? Just a match that separates it from everyone else? Ones that will stand the test of time? I borderline think the ****** breaking match between Omega and Okada was a manufactured one. Like if not for that rating and result it would disappear in a sea of "really good new japan matches that you get the next month". The only match that ever really got on my radar was due to Danielson/Omega.
TNA had Unbreakable. ROH had Joe/Punk (if we had to choose 1... they have a few). wCw had Rey/Eddy and numerous matches known for everything else. WWE is endless. The point I'm making say, AEW goes under today. Did they produce anything of value? To be remembered as far as wrestling history goes? Like if we are here 20 yrs from now (WTF LMAO) and we do an x-th best match thing... does AEW even get mentioned?
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Post by NATH45 on Aug 5, 2022 0:30:12 GMT
Do you want a serious response, or are just baiting me?
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Post by c on Aug 5, 2022 1:07:03 GMT
Omega vs Dragon. Page vs Omega was great as well.
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Post by RT on Aug 5, 2022 1:22:08 GMT
If the conversation is simply "Greatest match of all-time" then I'd say no. I don't even know how you would decide the greatest match of all time without personal bias being involved.
But they've definitely had a handful of great matches over the past few years. There's no denying that. Match of the Year or Match of the Decade-type matches for sure. At least some of these would be in the conversation. I think it really depends on the criteria. They've had some amazing tag team and women's matches, maybe the best televised/free match ever...like I said I think they're in the conversation depending on the criteria.
Page vs Danielson that went to a Time Limit Draw was the best free match on TV I've ever seen. Probably my MOTY too, and definitely in the conversation there.
Britt Baker vs Thunder Rosa at St Patrick's Day Slam was excellent.
Young Bucks vs Lucha Bros cage match for the tag titles. Amazing battle.
Does ROH since Tony took over count? Both FTR vs Briscoes matches have been incredible. Some of the best tag team wrestling I've ever seen. Speaking of, Page/Omega vs Young Bucks falls in that category too. The storytelling alone was second to none and the match more than delivered. Many regard it as one of the greatest tag team matches ever and who am I to argue?
Some others off the top of my head that could be part of various "great" discussions...
-Omega vs PAC -Omega vs Rey Fenix -Omega vs Bryan Danielson -Omega/Page vs Lucha Bros -Brodie Lee vs Cody Rhodes - Dog Collar Match -Sammy Guevara vs Cody Rhodes - Ladder Match -Dustin Rhodes vs Cody Rhodes -Best Friends vs Proud & Powerful - Parking Lot Brawl -Jon Moxley vs Kyle O'Reilly - AEW Interim Championship -Young Bucks vs FTR @ Full Gear -Stadium Stampede
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Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2022 1:46:27 GMT
Danielson vs Hangman was reallllly good. I hated the ending, but it was a great match.
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Post by X-zero on Aug 5, 2022 1:58:00 GMT
Probably one of the Punk vs. MJF.
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Post by Big Pete on Aug 5, 2022 5:27:48 GMT
There's been plenty of matches that Meltzer and the fans have loved, but I still think when it's all said and done no match has meant more than Dustin vs. Cody. That was a match that really connected to the fans not only because it was between two brothers but because it was a feud that was deemed unworthy in the other organisation that fans wanted to see and both guys went beyond themselves to have the best match possible. There's been other matches I've enjoyed more but I don't think they've resonated as much for one reason or another.
If we include segments, it's easily the return of CM Punk.
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Post by bodyslam on Aug 8, 2022 0:14:22 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2022 0:22:32 GMT
Slam you ain't wrong, right or wrong people will remember that ending.
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Post by bodyslam on Aug 8, 2022 17:46:12 GMT
Cody vs Dustin for me was probably their best match story combo
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