[7.0] "Better than given credit for which likely has to do with him being social media "famous" and often saying things about indy wrestling that some fans seem to not be able to handle."
[4.0] "Mediocre dude though I admit his instagram/Tik Tok videos can be funny but man is he just a very boring wrestler once you see him in ring . Boring look too , and some of his fanboys are funny "ahh if you don't rate him highly , that just means you don;t get his gimmick" people get his gimmick , it's just that his gimmick doesn't work unless you are great in ring which he is not. He's been wrestling for more than 20 years and hasn't really accomplished anything of note so yea his gimmick is not working for him."
[4.0] "If I can say one nice thing about Jack Vaughn, It's this - his schtick works. He isn't the best wrestler, so he makes videos essentially shitting on the tropes other, more successful wrestlers have used to make careers and he's found some success doing it, and I can kinda respect that. When it comes to his own wrestling ability? He's completely uninspiring. He's not terrible by any means, but he's mostly just sort of there."
[3.0] "It truly takes a special talent to say an equivalent of "everyone you see on TV sucks and I'm the last real wrestler" and have little talent to back up the amount of shit talked on social media. Jack Vaughn is that special talent, however. What really sucks is the gimmick he tries to portray could genuinely be solid if he didn't use it as an excuse to be snarky and come off as a whiny grifter. Sure, wrestling has evolved, and I can understand fans of older generations and styles not having the highest opinions of the modern day wrestling scene, but we've had old school gimmicks work wonders with FTR, Dustin Rhodes as the Natural, even Ric Flair in the twilight years of his WWE career still had shades of his peak years in the 70s and 80s. While these gimmicks have mostly been honoring those who came before, there's a genuine gimmick that can work where someone refuses to adhere to the modern day scene and is determined to prove that the old styles of wrestling work even today, but nope. Vaughn just wants the clicks and the eyes, and I mean...it works. I'll give him credit for finding a fanbase for what he does, even if it's from something I may not like. As for his work in-ring, ironically his attempts at honoring old school wrestling aren't doing him any favors, he just lumbers around and goes for the cheap pop. All in all, meh. Social media darling with talent that he either can't or won't tap into further."
[9.0] "genuinely really like this dude. i like meme wrestlers (not named joe hendry) and this dude is just a riot online. i admire his work ethic in keeping real wrasslin alive and i certainly hope that he gets a big tryout somewhere. i kinda wanna see him do something with The Outrunners because i think that would be pretty funny? i dunno. i like the dude. thats all. lighten up, dont take him seriously."
[9.0] "his low score here is only because he (rightly) dunks on indie wrestling, and people can't take a joke. and these are the same people who'll say older wrestling fans are inflexible. hmmm..."
[7.0] "I really enjoy Jack Vaughn. He's a good in-ring worker, he's able to cut a promo, and he's a big Indy wrestler influencer. He's a really cool guy and I've enjoyed his work in OVW. I hope to see more of him. His videos are great and I just really enjoy his humor."
[2.0] "An obnoxious prick who can't back up anything he says. You'd think a guy whose entire personality is shitting on indy wrestlers would have more success than being a midcarder in OVW, but no. The only reason I'm not giving him a 0 is because he isn't offensively bad in the ring, just brain-numbingly boring."
[5.0] "Because of just how well Vaughn has been able to connect with the fans, and how over he has gotten purely on his own, I can't in good conscious say he is "a bad wrestler." He clearly understands how to connect with audiences, and that definitely has value. And I see why he's chose to do it that way, because there is no galaxy in which he'd have gotten over based on his in ring talent. I mean, he is shockingly bad. I think he's a good example that how "Indie is better than WWE" is a really wide overgeneralization, because if you look at a lot of "Worst WWE Wrestlers" lists, and you come across names like David Otunga, Rosa Mendes, and Enzo Amore, it is utterly ludicrous how much WORSE he is than any of those people when it comes to actual wrestling. Awful selling, no understanding of storytelling from anything I've ever seen of him, his strikes are incredibly soft, like Shane McMahon soft. He has no real discernible moveset that you can associate with him, he has no real skill in working an actual crowd. I mean, it is insane how over he has gotten himself without much of a talent vacuum he is as a worker. Again, I have to give him props, he's where he's at because of his own hard work and creativity, and deserves that credit. But jeeeeeeeeez this guy cannot wrestle. He's definitely not someone I have any interest in watching any more of."
[2.0] "The problem with meme wrestlers is that some of them eventually get high on their own supply and keep chasing the meme at the expense of all else. We're seeing it in real-time recently with Joe Hendry, who seems to be spending most of his time these days posting his face on Twitter. But Hendry has a solid grasp of the fundamentals, and is still entertaining even if the meme is getting old. Which is why TNA gave him their world title. A bit too late, sure, but Hendry has the proven ability to get over to the point where you can put a world title on him. In comparison, Jack Vaughn is Hendry's antithesis as a meme wrestler, and as time goes on, it gets more apparent that he cares more about popping himself and a bunch of unwashed Cornette-listening nerds on social media than making any evolution in his gimmick. After the fiftieth "those darn kids are getting over without doing rest holds" video, it feels less like satire and more than sour grapes that he's the only prominent OVW guy that NWA don't seem to want to pick up. But all of that can be avoided if his wrestling could make up for it and, unfortunately, it doesn't. I've seen much better wrestlers work his style much better than him. I don't know if he thinks the gimmick will get over more if he looks like he's a shit wrestler, but it's a bad idea, because either way, it just looks like he's a shit wrestler."
"this dude has been wrestling for 20 years. he only wrestles for shindy wrestling promotions. no one has heard of him. he does not even have 400 matches under his belt. it is a difficult to even find a match of his online and when you do find one it is not worth the watch. he is bland, boring and basic. then he has the nerve to make these condescending videos mocking other wrestlers. completely pathetic and embarrassing. i gave him a one because he can work so giving him a zero would not be fair."
[6.0] "Finally Saw some Jack Vaughn matches after being a fan of his tiktoks for a while, and the consesus is... He is alright nothing special really, he has been in the industry for 20 years and hasn't achieved much and is a perfectly fine wrestler but doesn't do much for me but he does have great size and looks the part. I think he jokes too much as the online gimmick would work better if he actually got hired somewhere in the Pro wrestling industry but he has been an indie guy his whole life and that's all he will be most likely. but a decent performer nonetheless."
[5.0] "thoughts on him before I get to the obvious. just a pretty basic wrestler with basic promos. not anything bad to him as hes not bad. he just doesnt standout alot. now people are mad about his videos and think hes a pompous prick but I am all out confident since hes never made it to a major company, hes talking about alot newer/greener guys that he most likely encounters more and not Japanese legends or people in aew like some fans will think lol maybe he did lean into it after to troll cause the amount of attention that vid got was insane. but point is, it really doesnt sour my taste on the dude. I think he'd be better suited as a producer or a coach or something along those lines"
[4.0] "[3.8] Just a really milquetoast wrestler. Mainly known (outside OVW) for his TikToks where he shits on "indie wrestlers" who are infinitely more accomplished than him. It can be dismissed as "oh, he's just playing a character, " but I don't think that works, unless said character is that of an uninteresting, thin-skinned, never-was who lacks the self-awareness to realize that he complains about indie wrestlers when his main promotion is an indie that has done barely anything of note since 2002. In-ring, he's just okay. As I alluded to, not very interesting, but not horrid quality, he's just there. Generally, that's the most you can say about him. He's not amazing, he's not terrible, he's just there, but on some level, that's a bigger crime than just being bad. You can be so bad that you're entertaining, you can't be so middling that you're entertaining."
[6.0] "Jack Vaughn is pretty middle of the road when it comes to his in ring abilities but he gets bumped up to a six due to his personality and tongue in cheek humor. Nothing to write home about but Im never unhappy to see him and I think he gives consistently acceptable performances. He aint main event quality but hes a solid vet who Im sure has helped plenty of younger talent."
[7.0] "I don't see all the bad that a lot of people seem to see. Good worker, alright gimmick that he's at bare minimum committed to. Found him off of his social media and, while I can't say he's a Diamond in the Rough, he's not nearly as bad as some of these comments seem to think. Edit: I really hope we don't get a bunch of people giving 0 ratings and comments hoping they'll get rid by Mick Foley now lmao."
[1.0] "A genuinely mortifyingly bland wrestler. And for all the shit he talks online, you'd think he'd be a revelation on the US Indies. But no. In an era full of Will Ospreay wannabes and godawful comedy gimmicks, Jack Vaughn walks a tight line between the two, but still managing to be far less enthralling. There's nothing that makes him unique, nothing that makes him must see, nothing that he does different than the next guy OVW manages to spit out, and worst of all, he really does think he's the bollocks. An embarrassment to professional wrestling."
[2.0] "An okay worker considering the level he wrestles at but nonetheless an extremely bland wrestler. I've seen him wrestle a handful of times across the Kentucky independent scene, always in or near the main event, and always I'm left feeling like he was one of the worst wrestlers on the card. I don't think it'd be as bad if he didn't insist that it was a work. He wrestles a very boring style, has a boring look, if he can cut a good promo I haven't heard it, but he acts as if it's all on purpose. To "work the marks". I think it's telling that the NWA has routinely been booking the biggest wrestlers out of the area but have steered clear of Jack Vaughn even though he's technically one of the biggest names on the scene. Sucks because he's legit got a good build and a sizable audience; bookers in the area clearly look at him as a draw with his placement on cards. If he put in the work he could probably turn his social media success into some sort of contract in NWA or even TNA if he really committed himself to being a better wrestler. As it stands though, I'd say he's probably the worst highly booked wrestler on the indies today which is saying a lot if you're aware of how bleak the indies have been these past few years."
"As an avid follower of OVW indie wrestling, I've witnessed countless talents rise to the occasion, captivating audiences with their charisma, athleticism, and unique personas. However, one wrestler who consistently leaves a lasting impression is none other than Jack Vaughn. Let's address the elephant in the room: Vaughn's performances are, frankly, inspiring. His matches have the energy and excitement that define the OVW experience. From precise movements to a noticeable agility, Vaughn's in-ring presence engages spectators on any level. It's as if he's moving through time, leaving viewers amazed at the spark that ignites. But perhaps Vaughn's biggest benefit lies in his gimmick. In an industry fueled by larger-than-life characters and gripping storylines, Vaughn's persona shines. His gimmick is unforgettable and downright show-stopping at best. It's clear that he has the creativity and ingenuity needed to craft a persona that resonates with fans. With a compelling character to rally behind, Vaughn's chances of earning a dedicated fanbase seem unstoppable."
[0.0] "As an avid follower of OVW indie wrestling, I've witnessed countless talents rise to the occasion, captivating audiences with their charisma, athleticism, and unique personas. However, one wrestler who consistently fails to leave a lasting impression is none other than Jack Vaughn. Let's address the elephant in the room: Vaughn's performances are, frankly, uninspiring. His matches lack the energy and excitement that define the OVW experience. From sluggish movements to a noticeable lack of agility, Vaughn's in-ring presence fails to engage spectators on any level. It's as if he's moving through molasses, leaving viewers yearning for a spark that never ignites. But perhaps Vaughn's biggest downfall lies in his gimmickor lack thereof. In an industry fueled by larger-than-life characters and gripping storylines, Vaughn's persona falls flat. His gimmick, if you can even call it that, is forgettable at best and downright dull at worst. It's clear that he lacks the creativity and ingenuity needed to craft a persona that resonates with fans. Without a compelling character to rally behind, Vaughn's chances of ever earning a dedicated fanbase seem bleak."
[10.0] "It's amazing to me how many people to this day don't get dude's gimmick. If he was in the ring doing Canadians and all the rando stuff you see now, it wouldn't make sense. Bro has a solid working style that fits the image he wants to portray. If you think he's "exposing the business", then you've not been watching the same wrestling I have. Business was exposed a LONG TIME AGO. And, dude got you all bent out of shape leaving reviews so... it seems like it's working. We'll leave the opinion of what's good to people who matter."
[2.0] "I've seen his videos and checked out some matches. For a guy who complains about modern indy wrestlers (though he may have a point), its not like he backs up his style in the ring. I think the only reason people are giving him anything is because he is doing exactly what he complains about, exposing the business for popularity. Maybe it's all just a work but if it is.. it's still not good."
[4.0] "Thought his thigh slap bit was funny so I checked him out. The work was basic but not very good and it left me super disappointed because his social media presence would've been so fun to follow if he actually had the ability to match the virality that his videos get. Overall, pretty sour on the wrestler but in reference to below, really hope we get a season 2 of Wrestlers with him in it. Would make for some fun TV."
[10.0] "Jack Vaughn is the complete package. Youve not see a wrestler in a LONG time work people with a gimmick like he does (and as seen with the rating below.) The ones who get it, get it. Jack is tearing it up at OVW right now and I hope for a season two of Wrestlers featuring more of the big man! *thigh slap*"
[8.0] "Big, unique looking old school wrestler, great facial expressions and selling, his work in the ring looks snug and believable, he's FUNNY, and he's able to manipulate and piss-off some of the weaker-minded people in the wrestling community by simply suggesting that they actually TRY."
[3.0] "I'm not sure if his whole "I hate thigh slaps and super indies" thing is a character or a shoot, but it makes him come off like a bitter old never-was who thinks he's better than everyone because he's doing jobs in OVW. If you're going to look down on so many people, you should probably get higher up the mountain first. Jack needs to focus more on what he's doing and less on what everyone else is doing."
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