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[7.0] "A good old violent match for WWF standards at the time, but disappointing considering the build-up and what this final confrontation could have been. The Shea Stadium is on fire so it's a pleasure to hear but I expected more."

[9.0] "This is one of the greatest matches in Wrestlemania history. the only thing that keeps it from being a 10/10 for me is the ending. A roll up at Wrestlemania felt weak for Jericho and Michaels."

[8.0] "These guys just went at each other the entire match and it's a fun watch. The match was less than fifteen minutes, but they really shined in that time. Some cool spots with the tables and on the ramp and definitely a hidden gem of a match."

[8.0] "This was a great showing from a motivated looking HAYATO and the young Shota Kofuji. AJPW's junior division seems to keep getting stronger."

[6.0] "As a teenager I thought it was funny that Austin's character was so bent out of shape over Bret's gear. Then he tells Bret he's going to make him beg for mercy and of course Bret never does, it's all unintentionally hilarious. Eventually the Stone Cold character found his footing but it took some seasoning."

[] "A standard Young Lion wrestling match. Each wrestler's individuality was well displayed, making it a fitting start to the Tokyo Dome event."

[5.0] "Once again a standard lowcard 8 man tag where everyone got their 45 seconds of spotlight. This one however didn't have Fujita and Suzuki and Yone and Kenta couldn't save it."

[] "All around not very interesting. I'd rather watch Bravo and Rayo as Dunne and Bate, but HHH doesn't seem very interested in that. Je'von Evans is a star in the making, the match was great."

[7.0] "A pretty enjoyable match with them really kicking it in during the last 5 minutes or so. Nakamura ends up getting the win after a nice back and forth sequence to end the match."

[5.0] "This bout didn't have any botches but it wasn't interesting either. If you're a fan of Progress, you can check it out, otherwise don't waste your time."

[8.0] "Man was this match good. The story in the first match was Melo showing whether or not he was ready to step up to the big time after he called up to the main roster in a fun lil sprint. Fast forward to November 29, the dynamics were very similar to the first match but this time, Melo was much more prepared for this one, as you can see based on how long this match was. But before I think it's important to mention how this match came about. Melo grilled Cody about how he was moving with Kevin with Cody being furious about what happened with Randy and what Melo said, so Cody then proceeded to push him and they both got into a shoving contest before it got broken up backstage with Nick Aldis appearing with Cody mentioning how it's time to evaluate your number one draft pick, and what better way to do that then to have a match with the champ. The counters, the struggle being on display, Cody working a more power based approach to counter Melos speed and quickness, the pace of this match was smooth and played into Melos strengths. Melo showed he was a step ahead of Cody at times before Cody getting the best of him. Melos bumping >>>>>>> How everything Melo has done over the past year didn't lead to anything substantial still doesn't make sense to me. You can see how much Cody respects Melo because after the match Cody gave him a nod of approval, and pulled out a lot of his signature hits in order to win the match. These two worked well together and should have had a PPV program. Melo had a strong year in '24 in retrospect. People only complained cause of his booking and that's fair, but he was a staple on tv and did a lot for the smackdown midcard scene with Andrade. There are some really good familiarity spots in this match when you factor in how the first two matches started with Melo countering Cody's drop down uppercut only to be met with a rolling right hand to the face. I would like to see Cody wrestle more younger guys in the future with similar dynamics that played in this match. It reminded me of those matches he had with Darby and some of the other young guys he faced when he was TNT champion. Nonetheless, this match rocked. A nice teaser to how a third match would look like with the stakes being much higher. ***3/4"

[2.0] "this just was not good, as the commentary team said , hit kick punch , the ending of the match is a little fun tho i also dont think that's done the best either, so this match was just on the card for some reason so far this show is not to good."

[6.0] "Any match that involves both Fujita and Suzuki can't get any lower than 6 for me. They managed to turn a short lowcard match into something that's interesting to watch."

[5.0] "Perfect average episode of Nitro, the wrestling quality is good but in short bursts (The Malenko and Medusa matches are both good quality for being sub-5 minutes), but there's a notable absence of the main event stars so it doesn't feel like the angles progressed much on this show, outside of the main event segment, which injected some life into the show right at the end."

[2.0] "Can't really give much credit here at all. I don't think Luger hits one wrestling move in this whole match, its all punches and clotheslines, his ring work is so poor. The match also doesn't have a finish, we just get an NWO inteference and the match just stops."

[7.0] "Fun high-speed match. Tight action and story. AZM plays the bully a bit, but Anne pushes back plenty."

[6.0] "Can't go wrong with Benoit and Guerrero in the ring, but the finish lets the match down in a big way. Happy to see Malenko added into an angle here but the match itself gets a non-finish in the process."

[0.0] "The worst Rumble I've seen up to this point. Straight shit from the ass with almost 0 star power. Absolute borefest and a joke of a match"

[4.0] "Nothing match here as your focus is supposed to be on Austin as he takes vinces headset then the Kings, then JRs hat and all, Owen and Faarooq wrestle a fine enough match then austin slams the belt into faarooq to give owen the win to likely get vengeance on him later"

[3.0] "Really bad. I've never seen Vicki Venuto before but I am not a fan from this match. She looked pretty sloppy in the ring throughout. Indi and Tessa were clearly the best in ring for their respective teams, and that's saying something as Indi isn't very good either."

[6.0] "[3.0] This match was great, the ending killed it dead. It would have a 7 or maybe8 , not the ending killed it. match 2 [8.5]Very good minis match w from some of the best minis ever to do it it lives up to expectation. Match 3 [5.0] thsis is the most your mileage will vast if you like Los Brazos Stchick youl will like this. but other not. im veyr much in the middle. match 4 [10.0 ] one of the best matches of the year and maybe the decade black magic is great here and La Fiera is perfect.. 26/40 rating 6/10"

[7.0] "This was a very engaging brawling tag match, just packed to the gills with stiff shots and intense emotions. This bout was largely designed to make OSKAR and Ice look like monsters even in defeat and I think it managed that well, with OSKAR looking just short of unstoppable even when taking the pinfall. The German was pinned following the new double finisher of Tsuji and Kidd to allow the makeshift team to make the finals, which is an interesting decision to me and probably not the direction I would have gone, but this was still very enjoyable. Yet another very good match in a surprisingly good World Tag League 2025."

[7.0] "I enjoyed this one plenty after the disappointing Naito-Suzuki main event. LIJ multi-man tags can be a lot of fun and the emerging EVIL/ZSJ feud was a fun part here."

[6.0] "A pretty decent six-man but not as much story as the prior Destruction tags featuring Jay, namely since Okada wasn't here. It told some story and it moved along fine but seemed to play it very safe, and Ospreay got to do very little here."

[4.0] "While it's nice to see BDE getting these kind of opportunities, I don't think he's quite ready for it yet. Everything that he did throughout this match aside from very few spots or moves looked pretty awful, the big one being the botch at the end of the match on Eric Young. They made the right decision here to pair BDE up with Young so Young could guide him through the match as the veteran presence, but it definitely limited what he could do throughout the match as to not overwhelm Brandon. Orso and Stacks both stood out to me here as putting in a good performance, Orso in particular I thought did extremely well and deserves more appearances on TNA in the months to come."

[7.0] "I quite enjoy singles Young Lion matches as they bring a fire to impress that the undercard tags don't. Tsuji and Uemura did a lot with a limited moveset - it wasn't incredible but the passion was clear."

[2.0] "I've only seen Jake/Sivi Afi and that wasn't one of the better Jake Roberts matches just because it was a long match against a guy that didn't earn so much time against an up and coming heel like the snake."

[5.0] "This was one of the longer Jake Roberts matches out there, and he's going up against Diet Jimmy Snuka. This was back when they were trying to push Sivi Afi as a replacement for Jimmy Snuka who was gone because of legal issues and the crowds never bought into it. Afi just didn't have the "it" factor and this match probably went on longer than it needed to. A prolonged forgone conclusion. Afi goes up top for a splash but eats knees on the way down and the DDT ends it."

[7.0] "Whenever Benoit and Angle in the ring togerther it's magic as a tag team or opponents. I can't help but think if they were to compete as a tag team for longer I think they would be bigger than any other tag team ever. Cena is looking great too. I think they turned him babyface little too early tho."

[3.0] "I've only seen Jake/Steamboat but it's a good match worth checking out. I will bump up my rating as I find more matches."

[6.0] "The feud continues! Jake gets preoccupied with the snake bag which costs him and lets Steamboat take over. Jake eventually throws Steamboat out of the ring and they battle with Steamboat getting the upper hand and rolling Jake in right before the 10 count and Jake wins it. Steamboat busts Jake up post match and nothing is settled yet."

[1.0] "This whole card was just the established guys beating up jobbers and guys off the street who moonlighted as pro wrestlers. Nothing worth really checking out here."

[6.0] "This was a good ol' 'forced epic' - so many of El Hijo del Vikingo's performances that brought him to this dance were more spectacular, memorable, explosive, fascinating, just straight up better than what she showed here, this was a classic example of 'good enough, but not quite great'. Gable did a professional job being the right type of a foil his opponent needed on this show - it's not something that inspires to build statues, but that's what keeps the world go round. Crowd was popping for all the big spots, finish got a good reaction and everyone went home happy."

[3.0] "Terrible mediocrity. We got 12 wrestlers in total, maybe two hours of fighting, and the ticket price was completely inadequate. I'm shocked that people paid so much money for seats on the floor. What a disaster. One of the worst purchases of my life."

[2.0] "I've only seen Jake/Steamboat and it's a short and entertaining match, but I can't rate this show higher than a 2 until I hunt down some more content."

[5.0] "Short and intense match. Steamboat wants revenge for the DDT on the floor and Jake gets busted open mid match. The referee tries to pull Ricky off but he gets tossed and it's a total shmoz as the locker room empties and the heels end up holding Steamboat for Jake to get a few cheap shots and then the baby faces have to come in and even things up. Nothing settled here."

[2.0] "Only know of him from his handful of squash matches in the WWF in 1986. Nothing impressive and was another cowboy gimmick that didn't fit the WWF which was already loaded with characters with more charisma."

[3.0] "Total BS we can't give a rating for Savage/Hogan because it's a good one from the early days in their careers when they would cross paths numerous times over the next 15 years. It also has a very unique finish that wasn't the traditional Hogan victory formula. I've only seen this match and the Jake Roberts/McGhee so I am holding with a 3/10 rating for now."

[8.0] "This is the kind of match that's usually overrated around here, but it's a great match, with great sequences of power moves, and if this match had an MVP, it would be Yuji Okabayashi [****]."

[5.0] "Scotty McGhee looked like a less buff Jim Powers. These two did a couple of matches in 86 and McGhee gets in some token offense and actually controls for awhile until Jake snaps off the DDT for the win. Jake was good at giving his opponents some offense. He didn't flat out squash guys too many times. McGhee bleeds from the mouth post match."

[2.0] "I've only seen Dynamite/Brutus so far but it's one of Brutus's better outings in singles thanks to Dynamite. I will bump the rating up once I see more content of this night."

[6.0] "Well, it's Dynamite Kid so you know it's going to be good 9 times out of 10. Brutus looked pretty good in this one and I don't get how people say he was always horrible."

[6.0] "Standard high-paced spotfest without longterm selling or story. Good for an opener. Kondo looking great for his age."

[9.0] "Yet another great show put on by CMLL, I wonder how long they can keep it on going because there is no sign of letting it slow. They constantly deliver solid shows, more than one on weekly basis."

[8.0] "A far better show than DMDU's previous offering in Adelaide. Whilst the venue wasn't the best, with glass flying all over the place, it was a really fun event with loads of interesting and wacky characters. There's a good chance I'll be tuning into more DMDU now."

[6.0] "Very solid match between Bowens and Jack. They showed very good rhythm, chemistry and a nice contrast between Anthony's in-your-face smash mouth style and Jack's counter based high flying style. I believe they're capable of more. Still Jack's best singles performances were against MJF at DON 2020, Luchasaurus at Full Gear 2022, and Christian at Revolution 2023. I still haven't seen Bowens have a singles performance at that level, and he is still struggling to find that main event calibur second gear, and really struggling to connect with the crowd. I like the attitude he showed during the match but i dunno why he can't get over. What's interesting is these two kind have a similar story for their careers. I'd honestly like to see if they can grow together and find some new depth to their characters over a longer singles feud, like a best of 7 series. But for now, this was again, a solid outing."

[5.0] "Dynamite was fun but this was more like Minimum Carnage. The action was as bland as the new theme music, filled with average at best matches. Given how strong the AEW roster is, Tony Khan could definitely make Collision more watchable but the booking can be incredibly phoned in. If you decide to tune in, skip straight to the main event and forget the rest. Fair play to Hobbs for taking the pin on his way out. All the very best to him."

[6.0] "Another consistent show from GCW. Their worst of the year thus far but that's not to say this was bad. Everything was decent and there were a few good matches, namely Oliver vs Oro. ***1/4."

[6.0] "A little disappointing. Cogar looks good here and dominates proceedings for the most part but this is a little dull. Not bad, just not great. ***."

[7.0] "Oro's looked good in all his GCW showings thus far but this is his best shift yet. Oliver looks too, too. For the most part, pretty logical win only some no-selling. Real solid match. ***3/4."

[6.0] "This match is pretty long and some of the spots don't work out great but this was a solid effort from both as Effy's downward spiral continues. ***1/4."

[7.0] "Similarly to his last match, del Sol was pretty gassed by the end here but the pace was pretty good overall. Not everything worked out but generally fun, lucha stuff. Vengador impresses again. ***1/2."

[7.0] "Both these guys had great matches last night and they keep it up here. Lots of blood, some big table bumps and Tremont gets back in the win column. Fun to be had. ***1/2."

[6.0] "This is a pretty standard KJ Orso match, Shotzi looks fine but there's not too much to this. Passable. ***."

[5.0] "They gave some people who don't usually get on TV some TV time, and while I'd like to praise AEW for that, it hurt the quality of the show."

[6.0] "I thought Kevin knight was the star of this one. His promo from earlier in the show was correct. He's not just the future, he is the now."

[5.0] "I do not need to see skyflight on my screen every week. This match is fine, but lacks any heat. Clon is the highlight."

[5.0] "Ortiz is finally back in the ring, he has a decent showing. Eddie and GYV also do some solid work. Little too long imo."

[8.0] "A more than good match, I liked it more than their first match with that said I'm still convinced that the four are capable of something better than this despite its quality, I liked the speed at the beginning of the match because it's an important qualifier match so it makes sense"

[3.0] "Such a fall from grace for both teams here. Watching the clearly WAY passed their best Hardy's struggle through this match and then have the Righteous lose was certainly a choice. I watched this on x2 speed and honestly forgot. The pace of this match was BRUTALLY slow."

[9.0] "I'm not incredibly familiar with CIMA. If I were, this would probably be a 10. This is the best kind of Kenny Omega match, no bs just straight action for 20 minutes. The psychology was really good as well, as Kenny has just struggled to get back to NJPW level after the Jericho loss."

[5.0] "[5, 5/10] - A very average match with safe pacing and little intensity. Solid execution but nothing memorable, and the middle stretch dragged. Still, Punk's win added a bit of spark and bumps it up by a point."

[10.0] "CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins delivered exactly the kind of intense, high-level TV main event you'd expect from these two. The pacing was sharp, the crowd was into everything, and both men blended character work with strong in-ring execution. Punk looked focused and crisp, while Rollins brought his usual mix of athleticism and swagger. The counters were smooth, the nearfalls believable, and the match never dragged despite its length. It didn't reach the level of a PPV classic, but for a RAW main event it absolutely over-delivered. A very good, engaging match from two of WWE's best."

[10.0] "A hard hitting, emotionally charged battle that delivered exactly what it promised. The intensity was palpable from the opening bell, with both men leaning into their contrasting styles precision vs. grit to craft a compelling narrative. The pacing was deliberate but never dull, and the crowd was locked in every step of the way. Near falls felt earned, and the finish was both satisfying and believable. A top tier clash that lived up to the hype."

[7.0] "A fun beginning to the Thunderstruck series of shows! Seeing Mr. Cliff's first championship win was certainly glorious and done in only a way he can pull off!"

[10.0] "An outstanding clash built on elite psychology and flawless pacing. One competitor controlled the tempo with relentless physicality, while the other relied on resilience, timing, and experience to turn momentum at key moments. Every strike felt earned, every pause mattered, and the escalation toward the finish was perfectly judged. The crowd stayed fully invested throughout, reacting to even the smallest shifts in control. This was big-match wrestling done right: intense, dramatic, and memorable from bell to bell."

[7.0] "Interesting bit of trivia of a match. I always forget how quick/agile Muto was before he destroyed his knees. The roll up finish was really cool and smooth."

[9.0] "The blade was absolutely insane on a 50-year-old Dustin Rhodes. The Cody psychology was really well done from start to finish. I just thought Dustin's last push was unrealistic with the amount of blood he lost."

[8.0] "I was really a fan of this match. The biggest thing that stood out to me was the way time limits used to be. The crowd counting down as Cody went for the pin was so well done."

[5.0] "I enjoyed the cold opening promo by Silas Mason. I didn't like both the Slimeballz and The Holy Grail's entrances, as they made this show look low rent. And EC3 needing to get his amens from Pastor C-Lo was pathetic, and that's sad from someone who was a main eventer in this promotion. I thought The Holy Grail were babyfaces, but they must have done a heel vs. heel team match here. Cristiano Argento blew some spots, and I thought it was an accident, but that plays into Holy Grail attacking him post-match. Pretty Boy Smooth did a cool spot with the Slimeballz.I enjoyed the match between Hammerstone and Murdoch, and I like Murdoch trying to win the match while faking an injury. The main event was a decent match that had some comedy while progressing this storyline of Joe Cazana having taken over The NWA."

[10.0] "I absolutely love this match! A true classic, and the beginning of the greatest match series in history, in my personal opinion. An outstanding match, and the second-best in Wrestle Kingdom history after Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay. Both were amazing, especially Kenny Omega"

[9.0] "To be honest, I didn't expect this level from the match despite the big buildup it had across the previous shows. The use of the Bear-Hug to isolate (Trent) was beautiful and added momentum. I have an issue with the idea of interferences, but I see they executed them well. The match blew me away"

[7.0] "Really solid tag match here. The heels (Aichner & Barthel) were excellent -- violent, mean, great heel work throughout. They made everything they did look impactful and nasty. The faces not so much. Kenny Williams is fine in his role, but Amir Jordan is very limited and unfortunately he spent way too much time in the ring for this match. Still, the heels carried it to a very enjoyable level."

[3.0] "I know this guy from his 1985-1986 period in the WWF. He was better than the guys they yanked off the street and looked more like an actual wrestler than some of those jokers but I can't really give him higher than a 3 because I've only seen 2 years tops of his work. The guy was already pushing 50 by the time he was in the World Wrestling Federation so his days were limited. He did have a long career and a long life for a pro wrestler so good on him!"

[9.0] "Very entertaining, that only got better and better as the match progressed. Chucky T losing his mind on commentary adds to the fun also. Easily one of the very best tag matches PWG ever had."

[6.0] "It's a good match, and exactly what you would expect from the parties involved. I typically love anything with Kenny Omega, but the Street Fighter moves were too much for me and kind of corny. I also didn't love the referee not acknowledging who was the legal man, and Jim Ross audibly hating it."

[7.0] "The MJF promo before is the best part about this match. Jungle Boy was such a raw talent at this time. Jimmy Havoc was horrible, and Adam Page andMJF were clearly going to be stars. Good match that set up Adam Page to take on Jericho."

[3.0] "I thought I'd escaped these types of Manias, sadly not. Rock/Austin is the saving grace, and even that isn't anything crazy in terms of work. Too much nonsense, lot of walking around in outside brawls."

[7.0] "The first match in the Rock/Austin WrestleMania trilogy. It's a super heated brawl where they wrestle on all sides of the arena. The in ring action is actually where they go a little too overboard for me though. Lots of ref bumps (though I do respect the one who took the chair to the head), then the McMahon and Mankind stuff. Just drops this match below great, though still quite good."

[7.0] "Was not the best match from either of these two guys. Obviously an iconic moment in the history of AEW with Moxley on the poker chip."

[1.0] "Found this episode on Youtube some time ago and it's just a collection of squash matches. Can't rate anything because the whole card were -5 minute squash matches. Best thing on the show was the Dynamite Kid hitting a really high angle superplex on Barry O."

[8.0] "Great match. First third of the match is incredible, Mio's offense gets stuffed at every turn and she's desperate to find any opening she can against the stronger grappler in Hash. The first time she gets to lock in an arm submission is a victory onto itself. In general, Mio presents the best version of herself: scrappy, intelligent, and full of heart. It's tragic that her leg giving out is what stopped her fighting spirit from keeping her in the fight, letting Hash's last set of bombs put her away."

[8.0] "Davis and Doyle got the massive win as they have a future AEW World Tag Team Title against FTR, which is major, as Jake Somthing, who changed to Jake Doyle, now already has a title shot since joining Mark Davis as a tag team. JetSpeed, GOA, and The Young Bucks were solid in this match. The AEW Tag Division has been on a high right now, and I don't see it slowing down as I'm excited for Mark Davis and Jake Doyle against FTR for the AEW World Tag Team Titles. Maybe we can see a title change happen?"

[2.0] "I've only seen Jake/Poffo so I can't go higher than a 2 until I hunt down the rest. It's like Pokemon card collecting with these shows, putting the sets together piece by piece!"

[6.0] "Massive statement win for Triangle of Madness. I know Thekla is going after Kris Statlander and wants the AEW Women's World Title, but this loss also gives a future shot at the AEW Women's World Tag Team Titles, as they also were involved in this match. I do like the mega babyface unit of Kris Statlander, Harley Cameron, and Willow Nightingale. I wonder how the future Kris Statlander and Thekla match will go, but we'll see if it blows me away. Other than that, big win for the Triangle of Madness, and they are catching some steam."

[3.0] "It's a glorified squash for Jake but what I remember most about it is Lanny trying a spring board to the outside but the ropes scoot on him and he falls pretty ugly but doesn't seem too injured. If Jim Cornette saw this he would be blaming the fact the WWF used actual ropes instead of cables which are more manageable for risky moves like what Poffo was trying and a wrestler isn't as likely to cripple himself on the attempt."

[9.0] "This was a hell of a fight. Bandido was my pick for wrestler of the year in 2025, and his getting a World Title shot was awesome. MJF's first title defense was against the ROH World Champion, and this match didn't disappoint. I do think eventually Bandido will become AEW World Champion at some point just not now but I do like the ending where MJF was praising him then attacked but something to keep a eye on is Brody King maybe he might go after MJF that would be a hell of a match up and something fresh for the AEW World Title picture but overall hell of a match kudos to both guys and I would like them to run it back at some point again."

[4.0] "As said by others. Jake just recently jumped from Midsouth to the WWF and is now using his Snake gimmick that Bill Watts shot down because he said it was stupid. Not a total squash because Jose does get some offense in and Jake can show off his move set set for the WWF audience and he's already getting good reactions from the crowd. Which is a good sign of things to come."

[6.0] "Harts Vs Bulldogs/Bees had a ton of good matches in 1986/87 but many of them ended in time limit draws. Not that it was a bad thing because these were the three top tag teams in the WWF at the time."

[6.0] "The match is a little short but it's good and a historical match at that. The match that established Savage as a main eventer in the WWF IMHO. The referee gets into an argument with Santana and Savage uses the opportunity to pull something out of his tights that looks like a handle or one of those small hand weights and pops Santana when Tito tries to bring him back in the ring. This would kick off a long title reign for Savage until he ran into Steamboat at WrestleMania 3."

[10.0] "The match of the entire ppv for TNA, simply, I'm really surprised of the lowkey in my eyes how I see it, view it, crazy low rating hatred slander, I don't know? It's kinda just crazy, I don't think TNA is this low bad of ratings and the wild takes even maybe, I'm more fully sure man, listen, I get it man, some of the things is wild and questionable and very wtf, I understand but man, gotta give respects for TNA man, it's still in the top 5 companies for professional wrestling period. A very goated triple threat match, just being straight honest, respectfully."

[10.0] "What am I to say about this match that hasn't already been said? In short: It was perfect. But it's also so much more than that. It's the final battle in a legendary feud between two of the greatest wrestlers of all time. It is a story of one man still at the top of game having to fight his rival who is on his last legs. It is a story of that man doing everything he can to put his rival down, disrespecting him every step of the way while his rival insists on never giving up. And finally, it is the story of that man telling his rival to go down like a warrior, and get back onto his feet for him to end their story properly. This is the final time Hiroshi Tanahashi and Kazuchika Okada will ever meet, and it is bittersweet. Bitter because it is the end to one of wrestling's greatest rivalries and one of wrestling's greatest careers. But sweet because, as if for one night in the Tokyo Dome, the energy of the crowd, the love of the fans, and the passion for the sport seemed to revive Hiroshi Tanahashi back into The Ace of old to battle his nemesis. That is wrestling. Thank you, Hiroshi Tanahashi."

[] "Xpw was not for the faint of heart. Pushing the limits in every possible direction. You can either appreciate it for what it was or hate on it for what it wasn't."

[9.0] "This match is a vivid reminder of just how electric the mid-2010s indie scene could be, particularly in a venue like Logan Square Auditorium, where crowds didn't just watch matches, they actively fuelled them. Everything about this bout feels locked into that specific time and place, from the intensity in the ring to the restless, fully invested audience that never drops out of the action. Chris Hero, deep into his second indie run, feels completely recalibrated here. This isn't the Hero of old trying to relive past glories, but a veteran who has fully adapted his approach to match the speed, stiffness, and urgency of the era. His version of American strong style is on full display, built around crushing elbows, thudding kicks, brutal knees, and suplexes that feel designed to sap the will as much as the body. He wrestles like someone who knows exactly who he is and how dangerous that makes him. Across from him, Trevor Lee comes off like a star in the making. This is the kind of performance where you can almost see the breakout looming. Lee doesn't just keep up, he absorbs, fires back, and most importantly, sells the cumulative damage and exhaustion in a way that grounds the chaos. Even as the match leans heavily into "steal the show" mode rather than layered storytelling, Lee's fatigue gives the action a sense of progression rather than empty excess. The pacing is relentless, but not careless. This is two wrestlers agreeing to go out there and hit each other as hard as possible, trusting their chemistry and the crowd to carry it. The audience responds in kind, fully engaged from start to finish, reacting to every strike and momentum shift. Hero ultimately needing multiple piledrivers to put Lee away does more than end the match, it elevates Lee, framing him as someone who had to be beaten down rather than simply defeated. While some may prefer a more overt narrative, the sheer conviction and execution here are hard to argue with. It's raw, aggressive, and unapologetically physical, the kind of match that defines an era rather than transcends it. One of the standout performances of Trevor Lee's early career and a clear highlight from Chris Hero's later indie run. ****1/2"

[8.0] "This match works because it understands exactly what it wants to be and who Sam Callihan should be within it. Rather than leaning into his more abrasive tendencies, Callihan is positioned as a battered underdog fighting uphill against a veteran bully, and the transformation does wonders for both the match and his perception. Finlay controls the bout with cold efficiency, targeting Callihan's leg early and returning to it relentlessly. His offense feels purposeful and nasty, built around grinding Callihan down rather than overwhelming him with spectacle. The cheap shots, subtle referee manipulations, and ruthless limb work all reinforce Finlay's role as a seasoned predator who knows how to win ugly. It's classic Finlay, and it fits perfectly here. Callihan, for his part, thrives in resistance. His comebacks are scrappy and earned, fuelled by stubborn defiance rather than momentum swings. The crowd response reflects that shift, gradually rallying behind him as he absorbs punishment and refuses to stay down. Crucially, his mistakes matter. Moments of overconfidence or recklessness are punished immediately, reinforcing the idea that he's surviving, not dictating. The finishing stretch escalates in a way that feels organic rather than indulgent. Callihan's defiance becomes increasingly self-destructive, culminating in one final provocation too many. Finlay's decisive response lands not just as a finish, but as a consequence. The ending doesn't diminish Callihan; instead, it solidifies him as someone worth investing in. This is a hard-nosed, intelligent brawl that plays to both men's strengths. Finlay is exactly the right opponent to frame Callihan in this light, and Callihan rises to the occasion by embracing vulnerability instead of posturing. It's a simple match on paper, but one executed with conviction and clarity. ****"

[2.0] "I've only seen the Rotundo/Beefcake match. I will bump up the rating later one once I hunt down more matches from this show."

[4.0] "Rotundo carried the match and Brutus didn't look outright terrible in this era so it was a decent enough match. Brutus uses the Ric Flair pin in the corner with the ropes for the win."

[7.0] "After the initial honeymoon period ended, and as a significant portion of its roster was signed by WWE, WCPW inevitably began to lose momentum. This decline coincided with WhatCulture's own drop in popularity, as many of the personalities who helped fuel the promotion's early success moved on. The rebrand to Defiant Wrestling marked a clear turning point, and while the company never fully recaptured its original buzz, it remained a genuinely beloved promotion for many fans. Even in its later years, WCPW/Defiant delivered a number of high-profile matches and served as an important platform for emerging talent, introducing several future stars to a wider audience. It also provided established names, particularly former WWE wrestlers such as Matt Hardy, Cody, and Alberto El Patron, with the freedom to reinvent themselves and do meaningful work outside the constraints of a major corporate system. WCPW was far from a perfect promotion, but its ambition, accessibility, and willingness to take risks gave it a unique identity during its run. For all its flaws and eventual struggles, it remains fondly remembered as a project driven by genuine passion for wrestling, and it will always hold a special place for those who followed it from the beginning."

[4.0] "I've only seen the Harts/Bulldogs match and the battle royal. Check out the tag match at the very least!"

[7.0] "A solid outing between these two teams and one of the earliest in their long series. These two teams always put on the best tag team matches at the time."