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Post by brettappedout (BLM) on Sept 5, 2017 0:45:34 GMT -5
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Round 2/Quarterfinals/Semifinals
Rachel Evers looked so much better in the 2nd Round. It wasn't just Abbey carrying her either. Shows how bad Marti Belle really is in my opinion.
Piper Niven is great to watch. She's smooth in the ring and bumps so well unlike Nia Jax for comparison. She should be a big star. Just keep her away from Vince and Kevin Dunn or we get Bertha Faye 2.0 ugh.
Toni Storm with HBK inspired gear in the 2nd round was awesome. Made her even better and hotter in my eyes. Also sick finisher.
Lacey reminds me of a more athletic Michelle McCool. I don't see a star, but a solid worker who will get push too much.
Longer matches for Shayna. She needs some fine tuning for sure, but her rawness helps make her unique so kind of a double edge sword. Anyway she's still a beast. Great counters.
As JR said Rhea Ripley is indeed a blue chipper. So so good for 20. Her vs. Charlotte would be awesome.
Kairi face after that dive...JEZZUS!
Best Match:
2nd Round:
Kairi Sane vs. Bianca Belair. Holy balls. Crowd, moves, stars. Great match.ย Star making match for Belair. Rematch at the next Takeover.
Very....very close second, Rhea Ripley vs. Dakota Kai. This was awesome. Kai's kicks are nasty. Rematch please.
Quarterfinals:
This was tough as nothing was really stood out or any match separated itself. So I went with Baszler/LaRae as it was fun and the after match stuff added some spice.
Semifinals:
Sane/Storm. Watch it, nuff said!
Worst Match:
2nd Round:
Mercedes Martinez vs. Princess Sughit. Just a clash of styles that didn't work.ย
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Sept 5, 2017 1:59:32 GMT -5
Worst Match: 2nd Round: Mercedes Martinez vs. Princess Sughit. Just a clash of styles that didn't work. Yeah Sughit kinda flopped second round, which makes the whole sourness of Kay Lee Ray's elimination all the more prominent... |
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Post by lucas_lee on Sept 5, 2017 8:11:13 GMT -5
Man after watching the Evers match Belle shouldn't have been there. They should've put in Purrazzo, I just thought both were bad in that match but it was Belle, which is shocking to me
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Post by Slanted and Enchanted on Sept 5, 2017 8:26:15 GMT -5
About Rachel Evers (and Tessa Blanchard) if you want to see how good they really are despite their age and experience level, look up "WrestleCircus: Rachael Ellering vs. Tessa Blanchard [From SXSW March 2017]" on YouTube. I'm not sure what the rules are regarding posting videos of other promotions but there you go. These girls tore the house down and are the future of this business.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Sept 5, 2017 9:13:55 GMT -5
About Rachel Evers (and Tessa Blanchard) if you want to see how good they really are despite their age and experience level, look up "WrestleCircus: Rachael Ellering vs. Tessa Blanchard [From SXSW March 2017]" on YouTube. I'm not sure what the rules are regarding posting videos of other promotions but there you go. These girls tore the house down and are the future of this business. Pretty sure you can post any video content linked or embedded as long as it isnt WWE Copyrighted. WWE Content can still be linked, but not Embedded. If you do so the Mods Warning or Strike you. The only thing you have to do is say it has harsh language in the post as well, like if people curse a lot. Other than that it's fine. |
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Sept 5, 2017 9:16:14 GMT -5
Also I dont know how people can still say they "Aren't feeling Piper Niven" after that showing. Like if you dont find her to be all that great, I can respect your opinion and taste, but can we ALL agree she's a friggen mountain ahead of Nia Jax? Because god damn that is how a big girl wrestler should move in there...
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Post by Feargus McReddit on Sept 5, 2017 9:19:57 GMT -5
About Rachel Evers (and Tessa Blanchard) if you want to see how good they really are despite their age and experience level, look up "WrestleCircus: Rachael Ellering vs. Tessa Blanchard [From SXSW March 2017]" on YouTube. I'm not sure what the rules are regarding posting videos of other promotions but there you go. These girls tore the house down and are the future of this business. As I said at the start of the thread, go for it. Encourage people to watch indies with these women. WrestleCircus is on this Saturday on Twitch with Tessa on the show. Just put a language warning if there's swearing. And sucky WrestleCircus commentary. ๐ |
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Post by Allie Kitsune on Sept 5, 2017 9:31:28 GMT -5
Also I dont know how people can still say they "Aren't feeling Piper Niven" after that showing. Like if you dont find her to be all that great, I can respect your opinion and taste, but can we ALL agree she's a friggen mountain ahead of Nia Jax? Because god damn that is how a big girl wrestler should move in there... I think if you ask for total conformity, people are going to dig their heels in out of pure reflex alone. |
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Post by Facetious on Sept 5, 2017 9:52:06 GMT -5
I'm just beating a dead horse, but the commentary is absolute trash again. Thank god the action is enjoyable enough to continue watching.
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Post by Feargus McReddit on Sept 5, 2017 9:55:34 GMT -5
I'm just beating a dead horse, but the commentary is absolute trash again. Thank god the action is enjoyable enough to continue watching. I feel like the commentary was better mostly because I hardly noticed it so I was able to focus on the action more but you can blatantly tell those matches were re-recorded to hades considering the first round was a mess. |
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Post by The Legendary Ring Troll {BLM} on Sept 5, 2017 10:05:58 GMT -5
Also I dont know how people can still say they "Aren't feeling Piper Niven" after that showing. Like if you dont find her to be all that great, I can respect your opinion and taste, but can we ALL agree she's a friggen mountain ahead of Nia Jax? Because god damn that is how a big girl wrestler should move in there... I was firmly on the "not impressive" bandwagon when I first saw her. She didn't look athletic at all and her outfits weren't flattering for her figure. She completely turned me around in the MYC and I'm a huge fan now. She was AMAZING. |
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Sept 5, 2017 10:22:12 GMT -5
Also I dont know how people can still say they "Aren't feeling Piper Niven" after that showing. Like if you dont find her to be all that great, I can respect your opinion and taste, but can we ALL agree she's a friggen mountain ahead of Nia Jax? Because god damn that is how a big girl wrestler should move in there... I think if you ask for total conformity, people are going to dig their heels in out of pure reflex alone. I dont know how considering what I said afterward. I dont even hate Nia, but workrate wise, Piper runs circles around her while being possibly bigger than she is... it's something else. |
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Sept 5, 2017 10:50:38 GMT -5
WWE Mae Young Classic Episode #5
September 5th, 2017 | Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida
Round two of the Mae Young Classic begins! With some of the less experienced talent eliminated, it should allow for an uptick in quality, just like we saw during the Cruiserweight Classic last year.
Abbey Laith vs. Rachel Evers
Laith advanced over Jazzy Gabert in a great first round match, while Evers beat Marti Belle in the worst opening round contest. Kassius Ohno was in the crowd as a noted supporter of Evers. Laith used her quickness to combat Evers being so much stronger. They pointed out that the strategy worked against Gabert. The crowd was split, popping for a Laith suicide dive and when Evers delivered a cutter and BIG GIRL SENTON. When Laith looked on the verge of winning, Evers pulled her off the top with a super powerslam for two. The fane ate up that near fall. Laith retaliated with a powerbomb and the Mae Young alligator clutch to win at 4:49. That was a high quality sprint that ended too soon for my liking. Evers erased the memory of her bad opening round match. They worked hard and had a hot crowd, while playing to their strengths. My major issue was the rather anti-climactic finish and short length. [***]
Piper Niven vs. Serena Deeb
Deeb got past Vanessa Borne in a solid outing, while Niven beat Santana Garrett is one of the best first round matches. As expected, Niven overpowered Deeb early and often. Deeb found small openings, like getting her knees up on a BIG GIRL SENTON and kept going back to the headlock. There was a great sense of desperation from Deeb. Sheโd scramble over for pin attempts and you really felt like she was fighting for her life. Niven dodged the spear and aggressively whipped her into the corner. She followed with the Vader Bomb, but Deeb kicked out to the surprise of many. Niven missed a big splash, but caught Deeb with a Michinoku Driver to advance in 7:10. Good stuff. Like the opener, there was a sense of urgency and they told a great story. Deeb gave her all to overcome her larger opponent and make a last run in her career, but just didnโt have enough. [***ยผ]
Mercedes Martinez vs. Princesa Sugehit
Sugehit beat Kay Lee Ray, while Martinez went over Xia Li. These are the two most experienced women in the tournament. Kalisto was shown in the audience. Sugehit wore Wonder Woman tribute attire. After some mat work to start, Martinez moved to strikes, where she had an advantage. Sugehit came back with speed and nailed a Codebreaker. They battled up top, where Sugehit won out and delivered a tornado DDT. She applied her armbar, but Martinez fought free. A fisherman buster later and Martinez advanced in 5:13. I was disappointed by this. I know Martinez is capable of better and Sugehit impressed me more in the opening round. It wasnโt bad, but it didnโt feel important or like they were fighting for something that meant anything. Things didnโt connect the way I wanted and it was awkward at times. Martinez meets Abbey Laith in the quarterfinals. [**ยผ]
Bianca Belair vs. Kairi Sane
Belair beat Sage Beckett in a solid match, while Sane went over Tessa Blanchard in a high quality match. Belair is the unproven youngster, who doesnโt have enough experience to fully grasp how much of an underdog she is here. She held her own early, and cockily blew a kiss as Sane. Sane caught it and stomped on it to a great pop. Belair got in trouble and resorted to whipping Sane with her braid. It made some pretty sickening sounds. She remained in control, wearing down Sane and impressing with some power-based offense. Sane rallied and applied a strangle submission, but Belair used her strength to fight out. They traded strikes and Belair won out. She busted out a sweet 450 splash for a great near fall, especially when you consider the outcome to this was obvious. Sane came back with an axe kick, back fist and the incredible elbow drop to win in 9:59. Way better than I expected. Belair showed potential in round one with her charisma and character, but mixed in some impressive looking offense here. She came off looking like a star. Sane was great, as expected. Lots of good action and solid performances from both. [***ยฝ]
Overall: 7/10. The second round got off to a good start. Three good matches, including a standout main event. The only thing I wasnโt feeling was Martinez/Sugehit. Everything else clicked and hit as well or better than I thought it would. |
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Post by Bungle on Sept 5, 2017 10:59:10 GMT -5
Also I dont know how people can still say they "Aren't feeling Piper Niven" after that showing. Like if you dont find her to be all that great, I can respect your opinion and taste, but can we ALL agree she's a friggen mountain ahead of Nia Jax? Because god damn that is how a big girl wrestler should move in there... Because it looks like she is holding back and her moves don't look impactful enough. I think is a very basic wrestler and she can improve a lot. |
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Post by AlexaBliss4Life on Sept 5, 2017 11:09:29 GMT -5
Serena got eliminated too darn early. Niven is decent but I'm not really that impressed.
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Post by auph10imitated on Sept 5, 2017 11:12:26 GMT -5
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Post by Slanted and Enchanted on Sept 5, 2017 11:46:55 GMT -5
How unbelievabley ADORABLE is Kairi Sane!! "TOO dangerous...I be careful"  Th best part of this promo is that the interview is being conducted by a WWE Hall of Famer old enough to her mom and the way she gushes over Kairi as if she's watching her daughter's first play or something. She's totally playing into the absurdity of this whole thing. |
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Post by Allie Kitsune on Sept 5, 2017 14:11:35 GMT -5
I still sort of wish Bianca would do the hair whip by actually jerking her own neck forward and making the hair-whip crack forward.
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Post by Bobeddy on Sept 5, 2017 17:26:50 GMT -5
My most recurring thought watching the tournament, "Man, Shayna Baszler is a better Baron Corbin than Baron Corbin."
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Post by Perfect Timing on Sept 5, 2017 18:30:35 GMT -5
I just jope Shayna doesn't win she's seems like a big asshole and a gross looking one at that. I want a wrassler not some MMA manbeast.
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