GOTNW Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 39 minutes ago, The Unholy Dragon said: 2015 wasn't even really a great year for Naka. Outside the AJ match there was a lot of wheel spinning in the period and he also sat out the last month entirely while between contracts and didn't really do much of anything past 1/4. He was super fun in Fantasticamania. Nak may not be the most consistent wretler in the world but I don't see an argument for Sasha over him based on volume. Peak I could begrudgingly accept (the G1 Climax final is a top three 2015 match from me and none of the Sasha-Bayley matches come close) but volume? Nah.
SirSmUgly Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 I loved Nak/Styles, but I probably will watch that match again maybe once in my life at most. Same with Nakamura/Ishii from last March (I think) which I also really loved, if I am remembering my matches right. On the other hand, Bayley/Sasha might be a top-five all-time match for me, and though I ranked it more highly than Becky/Sasha, I don't know it it's actually even Sasha's best match last year. I see no way that I personally can justify Nakamura over Sasha via volume or peak or character work or anything. Which sucks since I really enjoy him.
OSJ Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 You guys are spending far too much time looking at Sasha's ass and ignoring the wrestling. She's fun, she hits some cool, goofy high spots. One of the most entertaining women in wrestling to be sure. Nakamura is simply godlike. Not only would I rate him the best of the last ten years, I could make a very compelling argument for him being top-10 all-time! Nak in a walk.
GOTNW Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 5 minutes ago, OSJ said: You guys are spending far too much time looking at Sasha's ass and ignoring the wrestling. She's fun, she hits some cool, goofy high spots. One of the most entertaining women in wrestling to be sure. Nakamura is simply godlike. Not only would I rate him the best of the last ten years, I could make a very compelling argument for him being top-10 all-time! Nak in a walk. I would love to hear it since I have him about seventy spots lower on my gwe ballot.
Jrag Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 This should be the finals, but it's not and we can't let the bronies win. With that in mind, Sasha is the clear choice.
SirSmUgly Posted March 24, 2016 Posted March 24, 2016 OSJ, maybe you're spending too much time looking at Nak's ass to vote rationally in this thread! Which, you know, I wouldn't blame you because Nak has the strange sexual allure of a slightly-crazy, yet amazingly charismatic man who probably sleeps in a pockmarked metal shed in someone's backyard. Like Dean Ambrose or Sun Myung Moon or Russell Brand. 1
OSJ Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 My good fellow, people who publicly admit to hating Lucha Underground should maintain a respectful silence when the finer points of the rasslin are being discussed.
The Unholy Dragon Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 The thing is, I don't think there's much argument that career to career Nakamura is better than Sasha. He's had a solid decade as a top guy in probably the 2nd biggest promotion in the world. But that's not the discussion. It's about who had the better run from March 2015 to February 2016 and I absolutely believe that's Sasha.
SirSmUgly Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 So, I'm going to take your avoidance of my point Re: Nakamura's ass as a tacit admission of lustful feelings toward said ass. I think that even though you like LU, we can at least agree about the awesomeness of Nakamura's whole personage, including, of course, his behind. I would never hold liking LU against you, either. I enjoy quality cooking, but every once in a blue moon, I like to eat a Totino's frozen pizza. Likewise, I know from past posts that you enjoy many great things about wrestling; your love of LU is simply the equivalent of scarfing down crap and enjoying it. 1
Curt McGirt Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 You all know that nobody at this point is voting based on the time period. Just be honest with yourself and everyone else. and fuck you Smelly go eat a burnt-ass Combination Party Pizza 1
Godfrey Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 50 minutes ago, Curt McGirt said: You all know that nobody at this point is voting based on the time period. Just be honest with yourself and everyone else. I am! Make the effort, gents.
jstout Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 Well, if you consider the time period, Banks has pretty much done not squat since July, when she got called up, besides work some short matches and dance with New Day. So was the first half of her year better than the entire year for Nakamura?
steve Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 Nobody ever votes on the time period for the most part, they just cite it when it's convenient to prop up their favorites. The best part of the whole thing is reading some of the silly justifications. 1
SirSmUgly Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 35 minutes ago, jstout said: Well, if you consider the time period, Banks has pretty much done not squat since July, when she got called up, besides work some short matches and dance with New Day. So was the first half of her year better than the entire year for Nakamura? Yep, the thirty-minute Ironman match against Bayley didn't happen in October. I just dreamt it. Well, and Banks/Bayley I was in August, but I just assumed that you really meant "August" when you typed "July."
odessasteps Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 36 minutes ago, jstout said: Well, if you consider the time period, Banks has pretty much done not squat since July, when she got called up, besides work some short matches and dance with New Day. So was the first half of her year better than the entire year for Nakamura? Dont forget her win over Bayley on UUDD.
The Damn Yeti Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 My favorite "cultural thing" of 2016 is that Bayley and Sasha are going to main event the DVDVR March Madness Tournament. 1
Matt D Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 5 hours ago, Smelly McUgly said: Yep, the thirty-minute Ironman match against Bayley didn't happen in October. I just dreamt it. Well, and Banks/Bayley I was in August, but I just assumed that you really meant "August" when you typed "July." It's much more of an issue when you put her up against Bayley, because Bayley had those two takeover matches against Sasha and then the entirety of her babyface ace run and was holding up around half of a touring brand on top, while Sasha was squandered on the main roster for close to half a year. They are very comparable and Bayley has a much more complete year. It might be slightly different if it was just 2015 but from a March to March period, it's pretty distinct.
GOTNW Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 8 hours ago, Smelly McUgly said: I would never hold liking LU against you, either. I enjoy quality cooking, but every once in a blue moon, I like to eat a Totino's frozen pizza. Likewise, I know from past posts that you enjoy many great things about wrestling; your love of LU is simply the equivalent of scarfing down crap and enjoying it. You can throw shade now but we'll have the last laugh.
NikoBaltimore Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 Oh, shit, I didn't realize it was this close. When do the polls close? I love Nakamura, but really am hoping for a Sasha-Bayley final.
RIPPA Posted March 25, 2016 Author Posted March 25, 2016 Polls close tomorrow morning That being said - I am not sure how many more votes are out there (going by the averages of the previous polls)
Chicken Sandwich Carl Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 I voted for Sasha because i went to a show where she was dressed as a snowman and it was rad. She also made me care about Tamina, by proxy. Also, Nak is rad as hell, but I won't think of 2015 and think of him. I just won't. But I will with Sasha.
piranesi Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 Do you think Sasha knows I voted for her with more true heart than any of the rest of you jerks? She knows.
OSJ Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 17 hours ago, Smelly McUgly said: So, I'm going to take your avoidance of my point Re: Nakamura's ass as a tacit admission of lustful feelings toward said ass. I think that even though you like LU, we can at least agree about the awesomeness of Nakamura's whole personage, including, of course, his behind. I would never hold liking LU against you, either. I enjoy quality cooking, but every once in a blue moon, I like to eat a Totino's frozen pizza. Likewise, I know from past posts that you enjoy many great things about wrestling; your love of LU is simply the equivalent of scarfing down crap and enjoying it. I can only shake my head in sorrow that you, obviously a man of taste and refinement based on your past posts have such a horrible blindspot to the greatness that is Lucha Underground. As far as any observations regarding Nakamura's posterior or nether parts as it were, that has been strictly limited to wondering if I (with rather a larger behind) could also rock the red glitter pants he has made famous. Fortunately, cooler heads prevailed and I remain content in my basic black wardrobe.
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