Ben
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Post by Ben on Mar 23, 2011 15:47:35 GMT -5
Hiya fellow WFOF pals! I'mma gonna give you guys some fun questions about this silly indy wrestling/puro. You know, team building stuff. Answer some of them, all of them, or none of them, I don't mind (except the none part, bronana bread.) Just introduce yourself!
Favorites?
Least favorites?
First time you ever saw it?
What are your local feds like?
Dream matches?
Last but not least, what is your absolute favorite thing about indy wrestling/puroresu?
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Post by Chris Hammers on Mar 23, 2011 16:01:00 GMT -5
Favourites: Mike Quackenbush, Eddie Kingston, Roderick Strong, Kota Ibushi, UltraMantis Black, Delirious, Chuck Taylor, El Generico, Kevin Steen, Jimmy Jacobs, Chris Hero, Claudio Castagnoli
Least Favourites: Teddy Hart
First time watching: I honestly have no idea. Besides the random youtube videos, one of the first indy shows I watched in full was Chikara's King of Trios 2009.
Local feds: I imagine they exist, but don't draw higher crowds than 30 people.
Dream Matches: I think they've all happened actually. Most of them would consist of Mike Quackenbush vs any good worker.
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B.D. & El G.
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Post by B.D. & El G. on Mar 23, 2011 20:13:27 GMT -5
Favorites? El Generico, Colt Cabana, Davey Richards, Mike Quackenbush, Claudio Castagnoli, Kenny Omega, KENTA, Chris Hero, Delirious, Paul London.
Least favorites? Bobby Dempsey, Truth Martini.
First time you ever saw it? I got some ROH DVDs around November last year, and those were the first full shows I saw.
What are your local feds like? Not quite the craps. It's alright sometimes, but the guys are mostly just weekend warriors.
Dream matches? Dream matches have a hard time living up to the hype, in my opinion, so I like to see which guys have the best matches together, and wait for the next time they get together.
Last but not least, what is your absolute favorite thing about indy wrestling/puroresu? The technical side and the focus on the actual wrestling.
On a side note: Kevin Steen may not have made it to my favorites list, but he gets an honorable mention. That fella is intense.
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eddie eddie
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Post by eddie eddie on Mar 23, 2011 20:24:03 GMT -5
my favorites are Chris Hero, Mike Quackenbush, Claudio Castagnoli, Eddie Kingston and El Generico.
my least favorites? Rhett Titus
First time you ever saw it? first time i got a real glimpse of independent wrestling was in PWI magazines in the early 2000's, first time i began watching was in early 2005 downloading CZW videos.
What are your local feds like? absolutely wonderful. or atleast they used to be. IWA MS was around here, that was nice. Shimmer runs around here, i've yet to go to a show, same with AAW.
my dream match? me wrestling Madison Rayne...
my favorite thing about indy wrestling is the quality of wrestling.
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Post by ebilbryan™ on Mar 23, 2011 20:35:30 GMT -5
Favourites: Jimmy Jacobs, Chris Hero, Austin Aries, Davey Richards, Christopher Daniels, Great Muta, Kota Ibushi, Jushin Liger. - Just off the top of my head.
Least Favourites: Don't really dislike any wrestlers specifically, but my least favorite promotion is CZW.
First time watching: I became aware of ROH in late 2006/early 2007, and ordered my first ROH ppv, Take No Prisoners, in 2008. As for Puro, I can't really recall, but I'd guess I got into it around the same time as ROH. The first event I saw was the NJPW/TNA super-show, and the first 1 on 1 match I saw was the classic Muta/Liger encounter.
Local feds: I wouldn't have any knowledge of them.
Dream Matches: Jacobs VS Raven is a must.
What I like most about Indy/Puro Wrestling: The focus on in-ring performances, and their balance with storylines.
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Ben
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Hi.
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Post by Ben on Mar 23, 2011 21:23:42 GMT -5
great job guys! i figure i should show mine;
favorites- Colt Cabana, Chris Hero, Mike Quackenbush, Roderick Strong and Chuck Taylor.
least favorites- Christopher Daniels
first time watching- I bought the ROH koch dvd's a couple years back, and then got hooked.
local feds- Like bd&el g said, most seem to be weekend warriors. but, bigger names do come by sometimes. i don't go to local shows anymore though, not my favorite type of folk attending.
dream matches- Colt Cabana vs. Les Kellet, Mike Quackenbush vs. Eddie Guerrero, any match involving Chris Hero winning the ROH belt.
what i like most about indy wrestling- It's a fun atmosphere, and the actual wrestling is top notch. i also appreciate not having my intelligence insulted (that often).
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Fallen Angel
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Post by Fallen Angel on Mar 23, 2011 21:37:55 GMT -5
Favorites: Chris Hero, Davey Richards, Eddie Edwards, Kyle O Reilly, El Generico, Kevin Steen, Austin Aries, and a few others.
Least favorites: Bobby Dempsey
First time you ever saw it? Back in 02 I heard about ROH and that is what got me to watching other indy shows.
What are your local feds like? ROH in Philly, CZW, and a few others.
Dream matches? I can't really think of any.
Last but not least, what is your absolute favorite thing about indy wrestling/puroresu? The more ground based style wrestling and unique styles that everyone has.
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Doctor Worm
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Post by Doctor Worm on Mar 23, 2011 21:38:04 GMT -5
Favorites?
Generico, Kingston, Hero, Claudio, Ultramantis, Mike Quackenbush
Least favorites?
The Cutlers, Grizz Redwood, Most of CZW's undercard, with the Exception of Adam Cole, and John Gresham
First time you ever saw it?
On Limewire, Cage of Death 6
What are your local feds like?
It's as local as it gets.
Dream matches?
Eddie Kingston vs Nigel McGuniess.
Last but not least, what is your absolute favorite thing about indy wrestling/puroresu?
It's fun. Nothing else. It's just fun to watch. The matches are great, the stories are usually greater, The enviroment, the atmosphere. It's all so great.
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Captain d00m - Mr. 3000
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Post by Captain d00m - Mr. 3000 on Mar 23, 2011 23:36:23 GMT -5
Favorites? Kenta Kobashi, Hero, Tomoka Nakagawa, Misaki Ohata, Johhny Goodtime (and Yuma!), Quack, Del Ray....I could go on and on Least favorites? Nobody really. Theres a few guys who dont interest me all that much, but I wouldnt say im unfavorable of them. First time you ever saw it? Embarrassingly, on the Backyard Wrestling video game. They had mvs of CZW, so I went and bought a ton. Got really into Death Matches for awhile, then got into PWG. Ever since then, Its been technical wrestling for me. What are your local feds like? Awesome. and im not just saying that because Im training with them   Dream matches? Nothing really I can think of. Pretty much already happened. Last but not least, what is your absolute favorite thing about indy wrestling/puroresu? Actual wrestling.
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Post by Red Dragon on Mar 24, 2011 9:30:22 GMT -5
Favorites? Davey Richards, Austin Aries, Chris Hero, Mike Quackenbush, El Generico, Kevin Steen, TJ Perkins. There's lots more but these are the guys who I am always excited for.
Least favorites? No one really
First time you ever saw it? Seen clips and matches before but first full event was ROH Take No Prisioners 2008
What are your local feds like? Just one promotion which travels here 1/2 times a year - LDN Wrestling.
Dream matches? Most have already happened but I'd like to see repeated in modern day.
Last but not least, what is your absolute favorite thing about indy wrestling/puroresu? The wrestling quality and empasis and the freedom the wrestlers have.
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Post by raabhimselffanv2 on Mar 24, 2011 17:32:36 GMT -5
Favorite Wrestlers: CHUCK TAYLOR, Jody Kristofferson, Austin Aries, Paul London, Delirious, Johnny Yuma, Kyle O'Riley, Brian Cage. Least Favorite: Sami Callahan First time you ever saw it? Back Yard Wrestling 2 clip videos. Local Feds?: Personally I  ing love it and we're spoiled out here since our local fed does Fly-in's. Dream Matches: None Really. Favorite thing? : The great quality and gimmicks that are spread throughout the world of wrestling. |
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Post by the franchise on Mar 25, 2011 11:47:24 GMT -5
Favorites: PAC, Hero, Generico, KENTA, Nakajima, Tozawa, Arik Cannon, Nakamura, Frightmare, Pinkie Sanchez
Least favorites: Colt Cabana, Quackenbush, Sugar Dunkerton, STIGMA, Akuma, Moxley,
First time you ever saw it: Some random show near my home featuring King Kong Bundy.
What are your local feds like: I live five minutes from Philly but TWA and Larry Sharpe do shows near my home. I can't say I have ever seen either of them.
Dream matches: Tozawa/Low Ki, PAC/Low Ki, Frightmare/Low Ki
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Post by Overnight Sensation on Mar 25, 2011 13:33:58 GMT -5
Favorites? Davey Richards, Eddie Edwards, Claudio, Hero, Rhett Titus, Kyle O'Riley,Colt Cabana, Jon Moxley, Tony Kozina, Nick Brubaker, Greg Glover and Brian Nelson to name just a few. Least favorites? probably Homicide or the Briscoes First time you ever saw it? Through PWI in the 90's and windy city pro wrestling. What are your local feds like? www.dreamwavewrestling.com the best kept secret in pro wrestling! Dream matches? Good question, I'd like to see Davey/Moxley for some reason. Last but not least, what is your absolute favorite thing about indy wrestling/puroresu? The SPORT of professional wrestling |
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Post by mck on Mar 25, 2011 14:19:32 GMT -5
Favorites: Jon Moxley, Eddie Kngston, Larry Sweeney, Claudio Castagnoli, Sami Callihan, Drake Younger, Chuck Taylor, Danny Havoc, and El Generico Least favorites: Greg Excellent, DJ Hyde, and all the rest of the fat deathmatch guys who suck First time you ever saw it: some crapty clips of czw on youtube in like 2006 (MODNO AND ZIDNAG DIED OFF DA ROOF) What are your local feds like: BULL BUCHANAN VS J-FLAVA VS GLACIER FOR THE TITLE Dream matches: Jon Moxley vs Eddie Kingston (I think they were in a 4 way once, but I dont think they've ever been 1 on 1) Last but not least, what is your absolute favorite thing about indy wrestling/puroresu: All of the different styles and crap |
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Post by raabhimselffanv2 on Mar 25, 2011 17:39:30 GMT -5
Favorites: Jon Moxley, Eddie Kngston, Larry Sweeney, Claudio Castagnoli, Sami Callihan, Drake Younger, Chuck Taylor, Danny Havoc, and El Generico Least favorites: Greg Excellent, DJ Hyde, and all the rest of the fat deathmatch guys who suck First time you ever saw it: some poopty clips of czw on youtube in like 2006 (MODNO AND ZIDNAG DIED OFF DA ROOF)What are your local feds like: BULL BUCHANAN VS J-FLAVA VS GLACIER FOR THE TITLE Dream matches: Jon Moxley vs Eddie Kingston (I think they were in a 4 way once, but I dont think they've ever been 1 on 1) Last but not least, what is your absolute favorite thing about indy wrestling/puroresu: All of the different styles and poop RIP HANDPUSHPIN JIM |
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Post by Flava Dave on Mar 25, 2011 20:42:15 GMT -5
Favorites? Claudio Castagnoli, Chris Hero, Kenny Omega, Davey Richards, Akira Tozawa, Kevin Steen, El Generico, Colt Cabana, YAMATO, CIMA, Jimmy Jacobs, Ayumi Kurihara
Least favorites? Teddy Hart, Brad Allen, Mike Quackenbush, TJ Perkins
First time you ever saw it? Saw a couple episodes of ECW on TNN right before it got cancelled. Got more into it in 2003 after seeing some Paul London stuff from ROH.
What are your local feds like? I think there's one in Phoenix that Val Venis works for.
Dream matches? Akira Tozawa vs. the World
Last but not least, what is your absolute favorite thing about indy wrestling/puroresu? Fun, wrestling-based shows.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2011 6:12:30 GMT -5
Favourites:
US Indies - Chris Hero, Low Ki, Davey Richards, Christopher Daniels, El Generico, Kevin Steen, The Briscoes, Mike Quackenbush, etc.
Japan: Kenta Kobashi, KENTA, Toshiaki Kawada, Jun Akiyama, Katsuhiko Nakajima, Kota Ibushi, Kensuke Sasaki, Takeshi Morishima, Go Shiozaki, Yoshinobu Kanemaru, Shingo, etc.
Least Favourites: Bryan Danielson (I never liked him, his idea of psychology grates on me) Homicide, Chasyn Rance, and deathmatch wrestlers from CZW et al.
First time watching: IAfter being introduced to ECW in the '90s, I saw the association with FMW, and was intrigued at how stars like Hayabusa and Masato Tanaka excelled.
From there, I got into as much puro as I could, going back to the days of Jumbo, Baba, Inoki, Tiger Mask, etc and was hooked from the get-go. This only intensified with the likes of Misawa, Kobashi, Kawada, Akiyama, Tanahashi, Mutoh and Kensuke Sasaki.
While at this time I was aware that the WWE was well entrenched in entertaining fans purely via entertainment, I sought to be engrossed in the in-ring action, knowing that if I want to watch wrestling, I expect to see wrestling.
With TNA starting up, I read in an Apter mag about ROH, and saw some matches, and was impressed, then found out about PWG, CHIKARA, IWA-MS and more, but then moved on somewhat to MMA, as a situation with PWG left a very sour taste in my mouth.
Local feds: They are very rare in Sydney, but it is the AWF, who put on shows once in a blue moon.
Dream Matches: Low Ki VS Katsuhiko Nakajima, Christopher Daniels VS Kota Ibushi.
What I like most about Indy/Puro Wrestling:
The focus on in-ring action
The 'sport' atmosphere
Intelligent storylines
Appreciative (and in most cases) intelligent fans
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2011 18:42:09 GMT -5
Favorites: Chris Hero, Kevin Steen, Colt Cabana, Steve Corino, Aries, Davey Richards, Roderick Strong, Fergal Devitt, Masa Chono, Shinjiro Otani etc. etc.
Least Favorites: I don't think I dislike anyone.
First Time: We used to have the International Wrestling Cartel on a local tv station back in 04-05.
Local Feds: As mentioned above IWC is pretty close and that's always top notch.
Dream Matches: I've always wanted to see Otani vs. Davey.
Most Liked About: The actual wrestling and simple, but effective stroylines.
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Post by Almost Like Flacco on Mar 26, 2011 19:17:52 GMT -5
Favorites? Roderick Strong. Davey Richards. Briscoe Brothers. Pac. El Generico. Kevin Steen. Kings of Wrestling. Colt Cabana. Austin Aries. Joey Ryan. Eddie Edwards. Kyle O'Reilly. Jimmy Jacobs
Least favorites? Rhett Titus. Truth Martini. Jack Evans.
First time you ever saw it? I first discovered ROH in 2004. Never got to watch a full event until just about a month ago when I ordered Death Before Dishonor VIII and Final Battle 2010 on DVD.
What are your local feds like? Non-existant. There was one opening up here a few months ago, but it has already shut down.
Dream matches? Uhmm... I don't really know.
Last but not least, what is your absolute favorite thing about indy wrestling/puroresu? Probably that they put more emphasis and work into the actual matches.
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