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MM17 GREAT 8: KENNY OMEGA vs. THE MIZ
Chicken Sandwich Carl replied to RIPPA's topic in 2017 MARCH MADNESS (Archive)
It isn't laziness in a grab a chin lock and lie down sense, it's in taking shortcuts to tell a story. It's occasionally a to c with no b or a to c and forgetting about what was done in b. It's big bumps that were unearned or overselling a moment that didn't need oversold. Omega can be great, but he falls back on bad habits in lieu of storytelling. That's why I say pivot slightly. It's not spot spot spot spot I take umbrage. It's the story that's being told in the match not connecting together. I'd site specific examples, but I don't tend to re-watch a lot of NJPW, that's just the impression I get from him a lot. And to answer Oyaji, I'd put every match you listed for Omega below most of the Ziggler feud minus Naito G1 and Okada, but I tend to grade on a curve. I'm often very critical of NJPW and less so of the Miz and especially Ziggler because I've been consistently expecting below average output from those two dudes and high level from the other. Unfair? Probably. I will try to go back and rewatch some of the matches you listed, Oyaji, but I may be too closed minded on the dude, which I will say is a flaw of mine. -
MM17 GREAT 8: MEIKO SATOMURA vs. #DIY
Chicken Sandwich Carl replied to RIPPA's topic in 2017 MARCH MADNESS (Archive)
I stared way too long waiting for Meiko to move... Oh, DIY. -
MM17 GREAT 8: MATT RIDDLE vs. REVIVAL
Chicken Sandwich Carl replied to RIPPA's topic in 2017 MARCH MADNESS (Archive)
Dawson > Riddle > Dash So I pick the side with Dawson. -
MM17 GREAT 8: KENNY OMEGA vs. THE MIZ
Chicken Sandwich Carl replied to RIPPA's topic in 2017 MARCH MADNESS (Archive)
Also, this should be Miz vs Caveman... -
MM17 GREAT 8: AJ STYLES vs. KEVIN OWENS
Chicken Sandwich Carl replied to RIPPA's topic in 2017 MARCH MADNESS (Archive)
Boy, AJ was real good this year. -
MM17 GREAT 8: KENNY OMEGA vs. THE MIZ
Chicken Sandwich Carl replied to RIPPA's topic in 2017 MARCH MADNESS (Archive)
I'll pivot slightly and say my issue with Omega's work isn't a spot heavy style, it's laziness. If I were to pick the ten best matches featuring either Miz or Omega, Omega would have 1 and 2 but Miz would probably have 3-8. That's work you can set your watch to. Miz all day. -
MM17 [3rd RD] REVIVAL vs. CHRIS HERO
Chicken Sandwich Carl replied to RIPPA's topic in 2017 MARCH MADNESS (Archive)
SAY YEAH! (I voted Hero. He had a better year overall in different styles and against more varied opponents.) -
MM17 [3rd RD] JACK GALLAGHER vs. KEVIN OWENS
Chicken Sandwich Carl replied to RIPPA's topic in 2017 MARCH MADNESS (Archive)
Owens's high is higher and that's good enough for me. -
MM17 [3rd RD] OKADA vs. KENNY OMEGA
Chicken Sandwich Carl replied to RIPPA's topic in 2017 MARCH MADNESS (Archive)
I COULDVE VOTED CAVEMAN OVER OKADA!? I hate this stupid tournament. -
MM17 [3rd RD] DREW GALLOWAY vs. MEIKO SATOMURA
Chicken Sandwich Carl replied to RIPPA's topic in 2017 MARCH MADNESS (Archive)
Yeah this should pretty much cover it. Good thread, everyone! -
MM17 Official SECOND ROUND Results
Chicken Sandwich Carl replied to RIPPA's topic in 2017 MARCH MADNESS (Archive)
I leave for the weekend and Io and LA Park lose? I feel like this is my fault. I should've campaigned harder. -
MM17 [2nd RD] RICOCHET vs. JACK GALLAGHER
Chicken Sandwich Carl replied to RIPPA's topic in 2017 MARCH MADNESS (Archive)
I wish I had an answer. I'd say it's likely but I haven't watched them like I should. I should go back and see. I saw a good house show match with them and Alpha, anyway. I'm always just really into how he works, even if it's only for a few minutes. He has a unique but believable way he moves and gets into position to take offense. His moveset is kinda basic, but he hits hard, looks good in what he does do, His facials are a little cartoony sometimes but it fits the gimmick and he seems like a genuine fighter. -
MM17 [2nd RD] RICOCHET vs. JACK GALLAGHER
Chicken Sandwich Carl replied to RIPPA's topic in 2017 MARCH MADNESS (Archive)
Apropos of nothing, were this just based on ability and not usage per company stature and gimmick, I'd have a hard time voting against Simon Gotch versus a lot of people. -
MM17 [2nd RD] KENNY OMEGA vs. CHRIS JERICHO
Chicken Sandwich Carl replied to RIPPA's topic in 2017 MARCH MADNESS (Archive)
Oh I've been here for a while, I just don't post much. My first exposure to Cavernario was his Cinderella run a few years back and it turned me on to CMLL pretty much since. There is seriously no arguememt for Jericho to even be in this match, and with Naito and Okada (granted ymmv) there's no way this is close and really Omega should be losing to caveman by 95 votes right now and just dammit why don't they make Cavernario Chuck Taylors instead of The Elite!? I'm gonna go lie down now. -
MM17 [2nd RD] KENNY OMEGA vs. CHRIS JERICHO
Chicken Sandwich Carl replied to RIPPA's topic in 2017 MARCH MADNESS (Archive)
I still can't believe Caveman lost. -
MM17 [2nd RD] RICOCHET vs. JACK GALLAGHER
Chicken Sandwich Carl replied to RIPPA's topic in 2017 MARCH MADNESS (Archive)
I'm sorry but I respectfully disagree. While Jack, as a character, was fun, the matches (outside of the aforementioned I Forfeit match which was excellent) were really pedestrian and were threatening to drive Jack into a rut of signature spots and little else. -
MM17 [2nd RD] RICOCHET vs. JACK GALLAGHER
Chicken Sandwich Carl replied to RIPPA's topic in 2017 MARCH MADNESS (Archive)
I still don't like the Daivari feud, but I'm making amends for voting Cesaro/Sheamus and then regretting it after the evidence was presented. Rippa is right, y'all. Don't vote too early unless you're 100% sure. -
MM17 [2nd RD] KEVIN OWENS vs. CHARLOTTE
Chicken Sandwich Carl replied to RIPPA's topic in 2017 MARCH MADNESS (Archive)
I dunno, I just really liked Zayn vs Owens from Battleground. I thought they were pretty close, Charlotte probably had a better overall year, but I don't think I'll go back two years from now and watch a match of hers like I will Zayn vs Owens. -
MM17 [2nd RD] DRAGON LEE vs. L.A. PARK
Chicken Sandwich Carl replied to RIPPA's topic in 2017 MARCH MADNESS (Archive)
Old man face punching > Young man flipping -
MM17 [2nd RD] AJ STYLES vs. VOLADOR JR
Chicken Sandwich Carl replied to RIPPA's topic in 2017 MARCH MADNESS (Archive)
Yeah, AJ has just been a freak this year. Hopefully, people are watching Volador matches, though, and not just voting AJ because AJ. -
MM17 [2nd RD] OKADA vs. ASUKA
Chicken Sandwich Carl replied to RIPPA's topic in 2017 MARCH MADNESS (Archive)
I really don't like Okada, but he's been in some good matches and Asuka really only has the Bayley series. -
MM17 [2nd RD] MATT RIDDLE vs. SAMOA JOE
Chicken Sandwich Carl replied to RIPPA's topic in 2017 MARCH MADNESS (Archive)
I really like Riddle, but Joe's work has been top notch. I don't think it's his fault that the Nak feud went south. How do your force your opponent to try harder, you know? -
MM17 [2nd RD] ROMAN REIGNS vs. SHINSUKE NAKAMURA
Chicken Sandwich Carl replied to RIPPA's topic in 2017 MARCH MADNESS (Archive)
While I agree with the sentiment, Reigns was actively good this year and has been for years. -
MM17 [2nd RD] IO SHIRAI vs. #DIY
Chicken Sandwich Carl replied to RIPPA's topic in 2017 MARCH MADNESS (Archive)
I love Io. My heart is full because she exists and I voted for her. Also, DIY has a hashtag in their name. I considered that as the tie breaker. -
MM17 [2nd RD] TETSUYA NAITO vs. NEGRO CASAS
Chicken Sandwich Carl replied to RIPPA's topic in 2017 MARCH MADNESS (Archive)
I voted Naito because he did truly have a better year and then I got sad and just slumped down in my chair and stared off into space for an hour or so. March, man. March.