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Post by Tournament Master on Aug 30, 2007 16:44:36 GMT -5
I see ROH as a niche market within the wrestling world. Some wrestlers just don't fit the WWE mold, but work really well in ROH and appeal to the fanbase that likes that kind of wrestling. Just like wrestling games, I don't the market leader WWE Raw vs. Smackdown, but really enjoy a smaller company's game called Champions of the Galaxy.
I personally like the WWE style more, but have been to an ROH show and can honestly say I had alot more fun than I did at many WWE shows I have been to. Alot of it was the excitement of the crowd.
I saw Albright vs. Whitmer in a Tables match on that card and was in complete awe by both guys.
As for the title of this thread...I love it. So evil, but so funny.
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Post by Knapik on Aug 30, 2007 16:49:01 GMT -5
Coming to NYC on Nov. 3rd?!  |
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Post by BDS on Aug 30, 2007 16:53:15 GMT -5
Bryan Danielson with one eye could still put on a better match than anyone working for the E right now.
Danielson totally needs to start wearing an eyepatch and grow the crazy hobo beard again. That would be awesome.
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Post by Knapik on Aug 30, 2007 16:56:46 GMT -5
Danielson totally needs to start wearing an eyepatch and grow the crazy hobo beard again. That would be awesome. This is such a great idea. BDS - you should come to NYC on Nov. 3rd to see Misawa and co. Todd said he might come and a lot of people from the board are too. |
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Post by BDS on Aug 30, 2007 17:06:33 GMT -5
This is such a great idea. BDS - you should come to NYC on Nov. 3rd to see Misawa and co. Todd said he might come and a lot of people from the board are too. I had gotten clearance from the wife as soon as I found out about Misawa, and I was about half a step from buying tickets and making the trip. Then I realized that it was in one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, and my irrational fear of big cities kicked in. Going to a show in NYC would only be marginally easier for me than going to a show in a giant bowl full of maggots would be. I will wait for the DVD. |
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Post by Highway61Revisited on Aug 30, 2007 17:08:41 GMT -5
Bill Watts, Bobby Heenan, Jim Ross, Les Thatcher, Harley Race, Bruno Sammartino, Jim Cornette, Mitsuharu Misawa, Kenta Kobashi, Dusty Rhodes, Abdullah the Butcher..
What do these men have in common?
All respected names in the wrestling business who have showered ROH with praise.
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Post by Swarm on Aug 30, 2007 17:10:01 GMT -5
My neighbor has 2 rabbits.  |
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Post by Aquinas on Aug 30, 2007 17:10:08 GMT -5
So if one wanted to give ROH a look for the first time....where's the best place to start? The beginning? or is there some "must see" DVDs that would do the trick? |
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Post by Highway61Revisited on Aug 30, 2007 17:13:09 GMT -5
I always recommend the Milestone Series to start with, it's my favorite ROH time period.
I can't remember what "chapter" it is but find it and just start at the beginning or by picking up Supercard of Honor and Better than Our Best.
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Post by Knapik on Aug 30, 2007 17:13:49 GMT -5
So if one wanted to give ROH a look for the first time....where's the best place to start? The beginning? or is there some "must see" DVDs that would do the trick? Start in 2006. Things really get awesome. I can hook you up with some stuff. |
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Post by smathis on Aug 30, 2007 17:15:00 GMT -5
Why is it you smarks can flame me for not liking ROH but by God if you say something about Cena and I disagree I'm just a WWE fan boy. The absurdity of this generalization completely invalidates the entirety of the rant that follows. If you have an issue with the WWE, take it to the WWE board. No one's said jack about Cena on this thread except you. |
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Post by BDS on Aug 30, 2007 17:18:54 GMT -5
I will second Supercard of Honor, because I think that it's the pinnacle of Bryan Danielson's awesomeness.
EDIT: Although if he comes back with an eyepatch and the crazy hobo beard, all bets are off.
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Post by gamemaster on Aug 30, 2007 17:26:03 GMT -5
The Best in the World is a good place to start in the 2006 ROH/CZW feud because you get this and Kenta/Marufuji vs Danielson/Joe.
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Post by Knapik on Aug 30, 2007 17:26:25 GMT -5
This year has had some really great moments too. I have all but a couple shows from 2006/07 and the beginning of 06 is an awesome place to start. You see a transition with talent and they really hit a stride. The Briscoes come back from Japan and are awesome. RoH vs. CZW was easily the hottest thing in wrestling. Homicide's feud with Cornette and his run to Final Battle. Danielson and McGuinness - champion vs. champion. Supercard of Honor (the whole card) and the Dragon Gate 6-man specifically. So many great moments!
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Post by Swarm on Aug 30, 2007 17:28:03 GMT -5
Why is it you smarks can flame me for not liking ROH but by God if you say something about Cena and I disagree I'm just a WWE fan boy. No one's said jack about Cena on this thread except you. Yes I know that, thank you. All I was doing was reporting that Danielson will not be the next NWA Champion and that a guy who was kicked out of OVW might be. That's it. John Cena rules. |
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Post by Swarm on Aug 30, 2007 17:28:41 GMT -5
My neighbor has 2 rabbits. MY NEIGHBORS DOG JUST LOVES RABBITS.HE LOVES THEM FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER. That's great neily. Really. Did you get your Umagapotamus card yet btw? |
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Post by Highway61Revisited on Aug 30, 2007 17:29:20 GMT -5
Don't forget the sixty minutes of awesome between Danielson/Joe at Fight of the Century.
If it hadn't been for Nigel sacrificing his head at Unified that would be the ROH match of '06.
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Post by Aquinas on Aug 30, 2007 17:29:32 GMT -5
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Post by Highway61Revisited on Aug 30, 2007 17:34:08 GMT -5
Any of those from 1/06 down except for Unscripted II, Aquinas.
Out of those, BTOB for $10 is too sweet of a deal to turn down. Stay away from most of the '02-'03 stuff as it's really, really indy for the most part. Mid-04 with the Joe/Punk series is when things got really, really good.
What you should focus on: Better Than Our Best, Unified, Fight of the Century, Anarchy in the UK, 100th Show, Generation Now, War of the Wire II, Death Before Dishonor IV, Weekend of Champions, Fourth Anniversary, Epic Encounter II
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Post by Knapik on Aug 30, 2007 17:36:05 GMT -5
$10 shows to get if you've never seen ROH before.
Death Before Dishonor IV - ROH vs. CZW in the Cage of Death. A spine-tingling moment (much bigger if you watch the shows leading up to in sequence) and an awesome moment for ROH.
Unified - Danielson/McGuinness, Aries/String vs. The Briscoes + the always entertaining SUWA from NOAH before he retired this year. Fun card, hot crowd, great matches.
Springing for Supercard of Honor would be a good choice too. PM me if you'd like me to send you some stuff.
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