Alex Shelley vs. Timothy Thatcher

[6.0] "It may be difficult to understand because I'm using the translation function. I was looking forward to this match because it was between two skilled wrestlers who will go down in professional wrestling history, but it wasn't for me. I think the content is a little too niche. I'll probably need to rewatch it someday."

[8.0] "[4.0*] I was really needing a match like this to watch. This was awesome. It was not a very complete match because this was pretty much centralized into the technical exchanges, so it did not explore other aspects of the sport. However, at the niche they explored, it was just perfect. Technically impeccable, with awesome submissions, transitions and reversals, and it was so smart, I love a well executed smart-wrestling. When Thatcher could choose between going to the rope break and reversing the submission into another one and he chose to go to the arm-bar it was so intelligent because Shelley was not expecting that, so Shelley himself had to go to the rope break. Super well wrestled with great strategies and a finish that came up smoothly."

[10.0] "Technical masterpiece. A lot of narrative in this match despite this is their first match. They had great chemistry and attention to details in that match was amazing. Thatcher is on a roll in Prestige Wrestling, first match with Josh Alexander and now that. Alex Shelley is awesome as always."

[7.0] "Very good match. Both men grappling and struggling for holds in particular their respective signature submissions until Shelley tried to move into his quicker offence and was instantly punished by the flash submission finish. 7"

[8.0] "Match without super elaborate spots, without big dives or plastic moves, just good old catch-to-catch wrestling. A good match, Thatcher and Shelley's work is excellent in telling a story through an intense and beautiful exchange of simple moves and submissions. Beautiful submission transitions, Thatcher is one of the best in the world in this sense. If you want good mat wrestling, this is an excellent choice. [4.0*]"

[8.0] "A good match that stayed mat based in the ring. Neither went to the top rope or left the ring. I was a bit surprised at the result. Good performances from both. With a bit more time I feel like it may have been even better. 7.5 - 8"

[9.0] "I loved this. some incredibly cool sequences with Thatcher dealing damage but Shelly dealing serious damage right back. I thought Shelly was winning till the end. Thatcher was selling good as he looked like a beaten man even in victory"

[8.0] "I was so stoked for this pairing, which is an indie dream match for me. These guys are both aggressive grapplers who tend to lean toward the heel side without making the match about cheating. I love the smoothness as Thatcher transitions defense to offense into a surprise pinfall. Nobody's limbs are safe here as they go after each other's arms, legs, and fingers. The finish is clean, yet abrupt making Thatcher look like a huge threat to the entire roster. ****"