fabulous1971
Superstar
Derp!
Joined on: Apr 1, 2022 12:29:07 GMT -5
Posts: 508
|
Post by fabulous1971 on Jun 20, 2024 12:20:23 GMT -5
To show what wrestling is all about. (doesn't matter which fed. WWF, WCW, AEW, etc) Which match would you choose? Now, I usually get peeved when people add "honorable mentions", but, on this thread I can understand why you would need more than one since there are SO many great matches.
I would choose Rock Vs Hogan at Wrestlemania 18. The crowd, the atmosphere, that angle.
So, what would you choose?
|
|
|
|
Post by The Brain on Jun 20, 2024 12:27:44 GMT -5
Naitch vs Steamboat- any of their 89 trilogy
Just 2 masters of the trade doing their thing
|
|
X-27
Main Eventer
Joined on: Jan 28, 2019 22:28:39 GMT -5
Posts: 2,227
|
Post by X-27 on Jun 20, 2024 12:37:59 GMT -5
Mankind vs Undertaker - KOTR 98
Samoa Joe vs Necro Butcher - IWA MS 05
Bryan Danielson vs Ricky Starks - All Out 23
Scare the hell out of em right out of the gate. Lol
|
|
|
|
Post by Back to the Codyverse on Jun 20, 2024 12:52:59 GMT -5
Shawn - Taker WrestleMania 25
The story of the guy that always had Taker's number. Mr. WrestleMania versus the man who is undefeated at WrestleMania. Two very iconic characters for very different reasons. Crowd atmosphere. Entrances. Tension. Incredible selling. Numerous counters.
It may not be one of the best "workrate" matches but IMO it's the greatest wrestling match I've ever seen. Captured literally every aspect of the beauty of professional wrestling.
|
|
|
|
Post by hbkjason on Jun 20, 2024 14:14:00 GMT -5
The Rock vs Steve Austin: WrestleMania X7 I know that ending sucks, but holy crap everything up to that point is the very best that pro wrestling has to offer. This match is the example I always use in regard to why I hate the championship introductions that we have today! It kills all the momentum of a badass entrance, but it supposedly gives a "big fight feel" people like it and that is cool, but I hate it and think it takes away from the drama of a match. As I always say, life would be boring if we all liked the same things.
Austin and Rock are two absolute showmen and I do not see how you could not be captivated by this match.
|
|
|
|
Post by hbkbigdaddycool on Jun 20, 2024 14:18:02 GMT -5
That one is too tough. So many elements to look at. Shock value like Foley falling off the cage or Taker losing at Mania. The pop value like Austin coming out to help Foley win the WWF Title from Rock. The surprise factor like at Wrestlemania this past year with Cena, Undertaker, Rock, Seth, Usos, etc. getting involved in the main event.
I don't think I could pick just one match to show, I would drive myself crazy trying to figure out what one to show.
|
|
👑🇵🇭⭐️
Main Eventer
WF 10 Year Member
King Of The Ring 2007 - Team Undisputed
Joined on: Feb 4, 2013 13:46:47 GMT -5
Posts: 4,738
|
Post by 👑🇵🇭⭐️ on Jun 20, 2024 14:38:20 GMT -5
I've shown non fans the following matches
Royal Rumble 1992
Royal Rumble match
Survivor Series 2001
The Federation vs. Team WCW / ECW
Vengeance 2001
WWF Champion, Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Kurt Angle
WCW Champion, The Rock vs. Chris Jericho
WWF Champion vs. WCW Champion
|
|
|
|
Post by CM Tusk on Jun 20, 2024 14:46:07 GMT -5
Sami Zayn vs Johnny Knoxville
If you show them a mat classic with no context they won’t give a damn. They will probably be bored. Show them wrestling is fun.
|
|
|
|
Post by AndrewR85 on Jun 20, 2024 14:49:35 GMT -5
I've shown non fans the following matches Royal Rumble 1992
Royal Rumble matchSurvivor Series 2001 The Federation vs. Team WCW / ECW Vengeance 2001 WWF Champion, Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Kurt Angle WCW Champion, The Rock vs. Chris Jericho WWF Champion vs. WCW Champion That would be my first pick.  |
|
|
|
Post by PJ on Jun 20, 2024 15:51:19 GMT -5
Pure wrestling match - Sting vs Flair GAB ‘90.
Gimmick match - ‘00 RR NYC Street Fight Triple H vs Cactus Jack.
Tag Team match - Steiners vs Headshrinkers WMIX
|
|
JimRiga
Superstar
Joined on: Feb 15, 2017 16:46:49 GMT -5
Posts: 938 
|
Post by JimRiga on Jun 20, 2024 16:10:48 GMT -5
Maybe something like Punk vs Cena T MITB 2011 or even the MITB match itself. Lots of edge of your seat action.
If I felt like classic stuff I would go Hogan vs Warrior.
|
|
|
|
Post by theoutlaw1999 on Jun 20, 2024 16:50:24 GMT -5
Mankind Vs Taker KOTR 98
Mankind Vs Rock I Quit RR 99
Cactus Vs HHH RR 2000
Austin Vs Rock Backlash 99
HHH Vs Taker WM 17
|
|
|
|
Post by drifter on Jun 20, 2024 17:10:36 GMT -5
One that comes to mind is Bret Hart vs. Roddy Piper at WM 8. Always saw this as a way to do a face vs. face match right, and really play on emotion, storytelling and wrestling to put on an entertaining match. The struggle of Piper being tempted to go back to his old ways, and how that ended up costing him, yet in the end he still acknowledged Bret was the better man that night, was just so good.
|
|
|
|
Post by sonstuds on Jun 20, 2024 17:18:05 GMT -5
Yeah I'm echoing the Undertaker vs. Mankind HIAC. If you watch that and tell me you weren't entertained you're a liar.
|
|
|
|
Post by MKSavage on Jun 20, 2024 18:57:21 GMT -5
I can't believe I'm the 1st to mention it...
Austin vs. Bret - WM13
|
|
|
|
Post by tmnt316 on Jun 20, 2024 19:03:12 GMT -5
I've done this a few times and Taker/Foley is my go to and the reaction was basically they don't care for wrestling but that was pretty cool.
|
|
|
|
Post by ASR (therockisback) on Jun 20, 2024 19:14:42 GMT -5
Austin vs Rock WM17
|
|
Ohtimate Wahriah
Main Eventer
WF 10 Year Member
Joined on: Jul 1, 2008 12:35:07 GMT -5
Posts: 2,627
|
Post by Ohtimate Wahriah on Jun 21, 2024 7:17:56 GMT -5
I use to actually show my friends Ultimo Dragon vs Rey Mysterio from World War 3 1996 & they were QUITE entertained. Anything we considered good, like something with a story, they just didn’t care to sit through.
Something like Taker/ Foley Hell in a Cell I imagine would work perfectly.
|
|
fabulous1971
Superstar
Derp!
Joined on: Apr 1, 2022 12:29:07 GMT -5
Posts: 508
|
Post by fabulous1971 on Jun 21, 2024 7:58:23 GMT -5
One that comes to mind is Bret Hart vs. Roddy Piper at WM 8. Always saw this as a way to do a face vs. face match right, and really play on emotion, storytelling and wrestling to put on an entertaining match. The struggle of Piper being tempted to go back to his old ways, and how that ended up costing him, yet in the end he still acknowledged Bret was the better man that night, was just so good. I was there live for this one. You are right. You can feel all these emotions during the match, like you said, especially with Roddy wanting to break the rules. LOL I was yelling for him to waffle Bret with the chair! |
|
|
|
Post by drifter on Jun 21, 2024 8:38:27 GMT -5
One that comes to mind is Bret Hart vs. Roddy Piper at WM 8. Always saw this as a way to do a face vs. face match right, and really play on emotion, storytelling and wrestling to put on an entertaining match. The struggle of Piper being tempted to go back to his old ways, and how that ended up costing him, yet in the end he still acknowledged Bret was the better man that night, was just so good. I was there live for this one. You are right. You can feel all these emotions during the match, like you said, especially with Roddy wanting to break the rules. LOL I was yelling for him to waffle Bret with the chair! Oh and the icing on the cake was Heenan's commentary during Piper's struggle. When he picks up the bell, going on how he was wrong about him, praising Piper. Then the classic line, 'you know the old saying, what the hell, use the bell.' Then as soon as Piper choses to not use it, Heenan instantly turns on him again. |
|
