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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2012 17:28:14 GMT -5
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy2gSlOcrOU (Part 1) www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0b2keWBS7k&feature=relmfu (Part 2) The match that made me a wrestling fan again. I hadn't watched wrestling since Wrestlemania XX, and not weekly since 2003. I saw commercials for CM Punk (who I'd read about in wrestling magazines for years) wrestling on a show called ECW, so I decided to tune in to see what it was about. It's a fantastic match. A lot of people were impressed with Ziggler/Kofi from Raw, but to me this is a hell of a lot better, not to hate on Ziggler/Kofi just a frame of reference.. The crowd reaction is huge, main event worthy. I really miss John Morrison, his selling for Punk's big moves really take the match up a few notches. Also, the commentary is great and sells the title win as a big time moment, something that is lacking today even with the top titles. Anyone else particularly like this match?
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Post by -Lithium- on Sept 26, 2012 19:09:07 GMT -5
As much as I thought the draft ending could have been a good thing, I like it looking back.
I don't think it could work today though. Atleast for me. I barely care about any of the new guys. But back around the time of this match, each show had their own stars that could carry the shows. All three brands were self sustaining.
Now, nothing important happens on Smackdown. Ever. I realize RAW has always just raided the Smackdown roster, and tended to waste them, until the next draft where they could raid SDs roster and cast off everyone they ruined, but now EVERY single main eventer shows up on RAW. No matter what. It's ridiculous...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2012 20:16:04 GMT -5
I remember that many people on this board thought that all the people standing up cheering for Punks title win was a CGI effect.
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Post by "Gizzark" Mike Wronglevenay on Sept 27, 2012 8:08:08 GMT -5
This was after ECW stopped being 'ECW' and became a different brand in its own right, and what ECW was really about all along - new talents cutting their teeth.
It became the best show WWE had, for a long time as well. The ECW title matches were pretty much brilliant every week and PPV for a few years straight.
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Post by muzzle on Sept 27, 2012 12:42:21 GMT -5
I love this match to death. That reaction was just out of this world. Also, if I remember correctly the show got a 1.6 rating when ECW was usually receiving 1.2's every week.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2012 12:43:40 GMT -5
I remember that many people on this board thought that all the people standing up cheering for Punks title win was a CGI effect. Haha, seriously? Never heard that one before. The crowd was NUTS for this match though. Not sure if it was just a good town, if crowds were just better then, or what. |
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Post by The Legend of Groose on Sept 27, 2012 13:01:15 GMT -5
... good god I miss heel John Morrison.
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Post by Metalheadbanger Man on Sept 27, 2012 13:35:16 GMT -5
I love this match.
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Post by SEAN CARLESS on Sept 27, 2012 16:31:31 GMT -5
This match to me was great, in that WWE was SO stubborn to pull the trigger on Punk, jobbing him out month after month, and finally, they were put in a position where they HAD TO put the belt on him and give him a shot because of Morrison's wellness violation, and bam, Punk carried the ball well and set the stage for the rest of his career.
And to think the company actually toyed with putting the strap on BOOGEYMAN here.
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Post by Nikki Heyman on Sept 27, 2012 20:28:26 GMT -5
I was honored to see this match in person. I joked with a friend that after that match we could have gone home since nothing was going to top it that night.
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Post by PKO on Sept 28, 2012 8:25:10 GMT -5
I remember that many people on this board thought that all the people standing up cheering for Punks title win was a CGI effect. Oh god, I remember that! Fantastic match; given whose in the ring, no surprise. |
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Post by rydndirty on Sept 28, 2012 9:32:31 GMT -5
One of my favorite all-time matches. This match is undersold as a great match. Had this been on the undercard of WM, more people would talk about it.
Great chemistry from Punk and JoMo.
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Sept 28, 2012 10:09:44 GMT -5
And to think the company actually toyed with putting the strap on BOOGEYMAN here. ...I'd have marked.  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2012 11:48:31 GMT -5
I know this was 5 years ago, but I'd really like to see Morrison and Punk renew their feud eventually. It seemed like they were going to team up or at least be allies on Smackdown in 09, then it looked like they would feud, but nothing ever came of it. Even earlier this year I wanted them to build to Punk vs. Morrison at Summerslam...HA! What was I thinking?
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Post by norsisclouds on Sept 28, 2012 11:53:29 GMT -5
Damn that crowd response was awesome!
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Post by percymania on Sept 28, 2012 18:40:55 GMT -5
I didn't get into this feud at the time because of the stench leftover from the Benoit tragedy, but damn this was a great match.
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