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Post by Facetious on Apr 5, 2019 22:31:22 GMT -5
See, I don't want to be those people who come across as pretentious by drilling the same points that go against popular opinion. But, I've never felt so disconnected with wrestling fans on a topic. Like I can't even see why so many people see so much in him. To be he is slow doughy, plodding, and a more stiff Vladimir Kozlov. If that match tonight was any good, IMO it was all because of Dunne's selling. I'm sorry I don't like to be that guy who sounds like an asshole, but I really don't see anything redeemable about the guy. Can't see him succeeding on the main roster either. See, I'm okay with this. You actually watched the match and formed an opinion on it. What I hate is when people watch a gif or two and form an opinion and tout it as an absolute fact.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2019 22:33:58 GMT -5
See, I don't want to be those people who come across as pretentious by drilling the same points that go against popular opinion. But, I've never felt so disconnected with wrestling fans on a topic. Like I can't even see why so many people see so much in him. To be he is slow doughy, plodding, and a more stiff Vladimir Kozlov. If that match tonight was any good, IMO it was all because of Dunne's selling. I'm sorry I don't like to be that guy who sounds like an asshole, but I really don't see anything redeemable about the guy. Can't see him succeeding on the main roster either. Everyone likes different things. It’s all good. There’s plenty of other people to like if you don’t like Walter. He’s only in the UK and the Takeovers So he’ll be easy for you to avoid should you choose to. lol
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Post by Some Guy on Apr 5, 2019 23:32:24 GMT -5
There are very few people his size that have that kind of selling ability and stamina. If you want to consider WALTER's selling, watch any other match with guys that Dunne does that with fingers and how most of them basically just ignore it.
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Post by lionheart21 on Apr 6, 2019 0:00:20 GMT -5
There are very few people his size that have that kind of selling ability and stamina. If you want to consider WALTER's selling, watch any other match with guys that Dunne does that with fingers and how most of them basically just ignore it. That was a nice touch at the end with WALTER still selling his fingers. Even though Dunne lost, it still put him over as someone who was able to push a guy like WALTER to his limit.
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Post by Who is Reno on Apr 6, 2019 0:53:51 GMT -5
There are very few people his size that have that kind of selling ability and stamina. If you want to consider WALTER's selling, watch any other match with guys that Dunne does that with fingers and how most of them basically just ignore it. I felt like that was the match of the night and WALTER's selling had a lot to do with that. As I said on Twitter, I'm definitely sold on WALTER.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2019 1:10:31 GMT -5
So I'm watching the ppv as I never watch NXTs with the rest of FAN (my Friday nights are usually booked) and I just got done with the match so here's what I say about Walter.
Walter's amazing. He oozes presence. That entrance, that theme, that look, damn dude is just IT. Just no nonsense, just out to get it. Straight to the point, love it. Pete, he's that battle hardened wardog. So far you've got this monster Goliath Walter against this smaller dominating David. The first half was Walter wrecking dude but the latter half had Dunne breaking down the monster due to the knowledge he learned from the first half. Interesting dynamic. Dunne held that belt for as long as he could but it was a dope change of the title. Loved the match and I was impressed at everything Walter could do. He went from Alex from Street Fighter-like chops to power bombs to stomps (actually is his moveset just Alex's lol?), his moveset very much so fits the kind of character he is but at the same time he's like an evolved form of those types of characters given he had something from every style.
Walter, as dope as Dunne is, feels like a UK Champion. Like, he feels like the "standard" for that if that makes any sense. Dunne needs to go straight to the main roster's NXT now, he's ready to be there full-time now. Walter is a great replacement.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Apr 6, 2019 1:22:37 GMT -5
So I'm watching the ppv as I never watch NXTs with the rest of FAN (my Friday nights are usually booked) and I just got done with the match so here's what I say about Walter. Walter's amazing. He oozes presence. That entrance, that theme, that look, damn dude is just IT. Just no nonsense, just out to get it. Straight to the point, love it. Pete, he's that battle hardened wardog. So far you've got this monster Goliath Walter against this smaller dominating David. The first half was Walter wrecking dude but the latter half had Dunne breaking down the monster due to the knowledge he learned from the first half. Interesting dynamic. Dunne held that belt for as long as he could but it was a dope change of the title. Loved the match. Walter, as dope as Dunne is, feels like a UK Champion. Like, he feels like the "standard" for that if that makes any sense. Dunne needs to go straight to the main roster's NXT now, he's ready to be there full-time now. Walter is a great replacement. He has that killer look at about him without even having to fake it
Comes out to classical music and just stares at you but you know you are in for a tough battle. Also as I said before in the thread, credit to him for how good his selling is. He kept selling the hand constantly and it was a smart game plan that stayed consistent from Dunne that does deserve love as well
In the end, as dangerous as Dunne was as champ, WALTER beat the bricks off this boy and it's going be a long time before a soul can challenge him. Look him do what Dunne did and take that shit everywhere in the UK
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Apr 6, 2019 1:23:16 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2019 1:37:04 GMT -5
So I'm watching the ppv as I never watch NXTs with the rest of FAN (my Friday nights are usually booked) and I just got done with the match so here's what I say about Walter. Walter's amazing. He oozes presence. That entrance, that theme, that look, damn dude is just IT. Just no nonsense, just out to get it. Straight to the point, love it. Pete, he's that battle hardened wardog. So far you've got this monster Goliath Walter against this smaller dominating David. The first half was Walter wrecking dude but the latter half had Dunne breaking down the monster due to the knowledge he learned from the first half. Interesting dynamic. Dunne held that belt for as long as he could but it was a dope change of the title. Loved the match. Walter, as dope as Dunne is, feels like a UK Champion. Like, he feels like the "standard" for that if that makes any sense. Dunne needs to go straight to the main roster's NXT now, he's ready to be there full-time now. Walter is a great replacement. He has that killer look at about him without even having to fake it Comes out to classical music and just stares at you but you know you are in for a tough battle. Also as I said before in the thread, credit to him for how good his selling is. He kept selling the hand constantly and it was a smart game plan that stayed consistent from Dunne that does deserve love as well In the end, as dangerous as Dunne was as champ, WALTER beat the bricks off this boy and it's going be a long time before a soul can challenge him. Look him do what Dunne did and take that shit everywhere in the UK
Walter straight up put his flag in the ground and cemented himself which is what he needed to do as the champion. He's going to hold the belt a good while. He's only 31 too so he's in great hands.
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Post by Surfer Sandman on Apr 6, 2019 1:39:20 GMT -5
Walter sucks.
It's as if European wrestling decided on a generic hoss to represent itself against Pete Dunne of all of the people.
Come on. f*** off.
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Post by King Devitt and the Woke Mob on Apr 6, 2019 2:53:42 GMT -5
WALTER is the monster they wished Brock Lesnar could be. I dunno about that. To me he's a more agile JBL who chops a lot. You know Vince has to be creaming his pants over the dude tho.
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Post by Hurbster on Apr 6, 2019 4:33:16 GMT -5
Walter sucks. It's as if European wrestling decided on a generic hoss to represent itself against Pete Dunne of all of the people. Come on. f*** off. Lol
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Post by The Legendary Ring Troll {BLM} on Apr 6, 2019 4:57:56 GMT -5
Was really interested in seeing WALTER since I’d heard so much about him. His NXT UK matches left me very underwhelmed. He delivered in this match though. Consider me a fan.
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Post by "Gizzark" Mike Wronglevenay on Apr 6, 2019 5:59:20 GMT -5
You'll still see dummies claiming that all he does is chop lol. WALTER is legit. The little I saw of him, all he did do was chops. Consider me proven wrong. This was my favourite match of the night, and wasn't a ridiculous kickout fest either.
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Post by Jedi-El of Tomorrow on Apr 6, 2019 6:43:12 GMT -5
WALTER is the final boss that wrestling needs.
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Post by BitterAF on Apr 6, 2019 6:44:03 GMT -5
MOTN for me. Watching it again this morning. Great match. Assuming Dunne is going to be headed stateside soon for NXT.
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Post by Moppy on Apr 6, 2019 7:26:24 GMT -5
I sure do believe in Walter, but I believe in Pete Dunne a hell of a lot more. What a wrestler.
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Post by bearned on Apr 6, 2019 7:48:25 GMT -5
First I’ve really seen of Walter and god damn, the dude is legit. Those chops......owwwwwwwch.
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Post by Pushed to the Moon on Apr 6, 2019 8:00:52 GMT -5
I'd need to see more to really form an opinion but it was one hell of a first impression. Awesome match. Though he needs better finishers. The powerbomb and splash are both pretty lame, just too basic and common of moves. I don't know about that. I think basic finishes can be lame like Braun's powerslam but I thought a guy Walter's size doing a splash looked brutal.
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Post by Feargus McReddit on Apr 6, 2019 8:34:53 GMT -5
So I have been lucky enough to see Walter live a few times now and whilst it’s not the best of his matches for me (Walter/Devlin 1 and Walter/Ospreay 2 (Thanks Defiant) are my favorites and highly recommended), it’s still really good at showcasing the fact that Walter can hit hard and move quickly because he can do that.
And the story of the match made sense, as people have mentioned, first part being Walter dominating because he has the fuel to do so and then Dunne dominates the second because Walter doesn’t have the same energy he did at the start. Walter only won because he had the size and power advantage which, makes sense.
Quality stuff overall and I’m happy people are more convinced by how good Walter is.
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