Post by recklessjack on Dec 8, 2007 22:30:39 GMT -6
This is one of those for fun things. Just fill out what you thought was the best in wrestling this year and if you don't know something or aren't sure of, leave it blank.
Match of the Year:
Show/PPV of the Year:
Company of the Year:
Angle of the Year:
Promo of the Year:
Moment of the Year:
Most Popular Wrestler of the Year:
Rookie of the Year:
Comeback Wrestler of the Year:
Most Improved:
Tag Team of the Year:
Most Hated:
Best Champion:
Feud of the Year:
WWE MVP:
NWA TNA MVP:
RoH MVP:
Overall Best Wrestler of the Year:
You don't have to put in why like I did.
Match of the Year: Bryan Danielson vs. Takeshi Morishima at Ring of Honor Manhattan Mayhem II
Why: This is about as great as wrestling gets anywhere. This whole match had a simple concept. Danielson is simply the smaller wrestler and knew he couldn't do anything to 'Shima without having to weaken the legs. That said, most of Danielson's beginning offense was focused on kicking the leg of Morishima. 'Shima just uses his raw power to beat the everliving **** out of Danielson, nearly costing Danielson his eye in the process. The whole match comes circle once Morishima finally goes down to the kicks to the leg. It had a basic concept but it worked so well. Danielson knew he had to wear down 'Shima to win while all that 'Shima had to do was use his power. Matches like this is why I love professional wrestling.
Show/PPV of the Year: Ring of Honor Driven
Why: Two hours of wrestling you'll never see in TNA or WWE, not on a consistent basis. Even with two squash matches included in, the great far outweights the bad and even then, the squashes were really fun to watch. Plus with the bonus DVD, you got another great Bryan Danielson vs. KENTA match.
Company of the Year: Ring of Honor
Why: It was a huge year for the promotion. First they had a Japanese invasion that saw both Ring of Honor championships held by Japanese wrestlers. Then they had the Pay Per View announcement. More recently, they have secured a deal to sell two compilation sets in nation wide stores next year. Ring of Honor is close to unseating TNA as the number two promotion. If they ever get a TV deal, TNA is dead IMO.
Angle of the Year: Jimmy Loves Lacey -> Age of the Fall
Why: For over a year, Jimmy chased after Lacey's love. He wanted her so bad and once he finally got her in bed, Jimmy realized that nothing saves, not even the love he had wanted for oh so long. That led into Project 161, later revealed as Age of the Fall. For months Ring of Honor had wondered about it. Then at Man Up, everything was revealed.
Promo of the Year: Austin Aries at Ring of Honor Driven
Why: Pretty much the perfect way to bring Aries back into the fold after what seemed as two long months when he was exclusive to TNA. The promo brought him back into the fold of things quite well and he didn't bury TNA his promo either, not like former WWE contracted wrestlers do in TNA. Good class and a great promo.
Moment of the Year: Homicide winning the Ring of Honor World Title
Why: First of all, I know this happened at Final Battle 2006 but keep in mind the DVD wasn't released until 2007, so it counts... bastards. Anyways, this was the pinnacle of Homicide in Ring of Honor. It had a fantastic celebration afterwards where every babyface came into the ring and partied with 'Cide as "We Fly High" kept playing in the background. A smile always comes across my face when I see that.
Most Popular Wrestler of the Year: Delirious
Why: ItwaseasyformetopickDeliriousbecausepeoplelovehim. Healwaysgetsgreatpopsandthatwholebit. Nothingmoretosay.
Rookie of the Year: Pelle Primeau
Why: It wasn't a good year of rookies. Pelle won the RoH top the class trophy though. Plus he gets pretty good crowd reactions.
Comeback Wrestler of the Year: Kenta Kobashi
Why: In very early 2006, Kobashi was diagnosed with cancer. On December 3rd of 2007, he made his return to wrestling. Sure he lost because Misawa is a cockhead but just that one match makes him the greatest comeback story of the year because he no sold cancer.
Most Improved: MVP
Why: MVP has grown into his role of a cocky ****head pretty damn well. He knows how to react to any situation and has put on some damn good segments and matches. He is one to look out for in the future.
Tag Team of the Year: The Briscoe Brothers
Why: They've put on more match of year candidates then any other team in recent memory. Against Murder City Machine Guns, Kevin Steen and El Generico on numerous different shows and against themselves at Fifth Year Festival. Best tag team in wrestling... period!
Most Hated: Randy Orton
Why: First he started off the year as part as Rated RKO, one of the better pure heel teams the past few years. Once they split, Randy really came into his own as a huge asshole. Plus he kicks people in the head. Still, I can't think of an instance where he was given a legit reason to get cheered.
Best Champion: Takeshi Morishima
Why: He killed many bitches during his reign with the RoH World Title. He beat the whos who in Ring of Honor. McGunniess, Danielson, Aries, Strong, Briscoes, Rave and so many more. He was dominate and he put on some really good defenses along the way.
Feud of the Year: The Briscoe Brothers vs. Kevin Steen/El Generico
Why: These two teams produced so many memorable matches this year. From the Street Fight at Death Before Dishonor V Night One. The 2/3 Falls at Manhattan Mayhem II. The match at Driven. Then, of course, the much loved Ladder War from Man Up. Steen provided the fuel to the Briscoes fire and Generico was forced into everything. Great stuff.
WWE MVP: John Cena
Why: This isn't a typo. John Cena was the best WWE had to offer this year. From his matches with Umaga, to Michaels and then his match against Randy Orton at Summerslam, he has done some great stuff in the ring. Plus he's made the WWE a **** load of money as well. Cena is the top star in the WWE.
NWA TNA MVP: Christian Cage
Why: Cage has done a lot better in his heel role in TNA. He's done some good stuff on the stick and had a few decent matches in the ring which is few and far between for anyone in TNA these days. Plus he's gave AJ Styles a personality that just isn't Mr. Bland. For that, he should get a huge pay day.
RoH MVP: The Briscoe Brothers
Why: When you look back at everything Ring of Honor has done this year, there is one consistant thing to everything. The Briscoes putting on great matches no matter the placement on the card. A lot of their tag team matches main evented numerous shows, even Glory By Honor VI Night Two when Misawa defended the GHC Heavyweight Title. This shows how much faith Ring of Honor has in these two young men. And to think they probably haven't hit their prime either.
Overall Best Wrestler of the Year: Bryan Danielson
Why: He is called "The Best In The World" for a reason. He hasn't put on a stinker this year. He's pulled at least four match of the year candidates. Danielson has become really good on the stick. This guy is the total package for Ring of Honor and wrestling period. He is a great wrestler and has a good character that can work the mic better then most anymore.
Match of the Year:
Show/PPV of the Year:
Company of the Year:
Angle of the Year:
Promo of the Year:
Moment of the Year:
Most Popular Wrestler of the Year:
Rookie of the Year:
Comeback Wrestler of the Year:
Most Improved:
Tag Team of the Year:
Most Hated:
Best Champion:
Feud of the Year:
WWE MVP:
NWA TNA MVP:
RoH MVP:
Overall Best Wrestler of the Year:
You don't have to put in why like I did.
Match of the Year: Bryan Danielson vs. Takeshi Morishima at Ring of Honor Manhattan Mayhem II
Why: This is about as great as wrestling gets anywhere. This whole match had a simple concept. Danielson is simply the smaller wrestler and knew he couldn't do anything to 'Shima without having to weaken the legs. That said, most of Danielson's beginning offense was focused on kicking the leg of Morishima. 'Shima just uses his raw power to beat the everliving **** out of Danielson, nearly costing Danielson his eye in the process. The whole match comes circle once Morishima finally goes down to the kicks to the leg. It had a basic concept but it worked so well. Danielson knew he had to wear down 'Shima to win while all that 'Shima had to do was use his power. Matches like this is why I love professional wrestling.
Show/PPV of the Year: Ring of Honor Driven
Why: Two hours of wrestling you'll never see in TNA or WWE, not on a consistent basis. Even with two squash matches included in, the great far outweights the bad and even then, the squashes were really fun to watch. Plus with the bonus DVD, you got another great Bryan Danielson vs. KENTA match.
Company of the Year: Ring of Honor
Why: It was a huge year for the promotion. First they had a Japanese invasion that saw both Ring of Honor championships held by Japanese wrestlers. Then they had the Pay Per View announcement. More recently, they have secured a deal to sell two compilation sets in nation wide stores next year. Ring of Honor is close to unseating TNA as the number two promotion. If they ever get a TV deal, TNA is dead IMO.
Angle of the Year: Jimmy Loves Lacey -> Age of the Fall
Why: For over a year, Jimmy chased after Lacey's love. He wanted her so bad and once he finally got her in bed, Jimmy realized that nothing saves, not even the love he had wanted for oh so long. That led into Project 161, later revealed as Age of the Fall. For months Ring of Honor had wondered about it. Then at Man Up, everything was revealed.
Promo of the Year: Austin Aries at Ring of Honor Driven
Why: Pretty much the perfect way to bring Aries back into the fold after what seemed as two long months when he was exclusive to TNA. The promo brought him back into the fold of things quite well and he didn't bury TNA his promo either, not like former WWE contracted wrestlers do in TNA. Good class and a great promo.
Moment of the Year: Homicide winning the Ring of Honor World Title
Why: First of all, I know this happened at Final Battle 2006 but keep in mind the DVD wasn't released until 2007, so it counts... bastards. Anyways, this was the pinnacle of Homicide in Ring of Honor. It had a fantastic celebration afterwards where every babyface came into the ring and partied with 'Cide as "We Fly High" kept playing in the background. A smile always comes across my face when I see that.
Most Popular Wrestler of the Year: Delirious
Why: ItwaseasyformetopickDeliriousbecausepeoplelovehim. Healwaysgetsgreatpopsandthatwholebit. Nothingmoretosay.
Rookie of the Year: Pelle Primeau
Why: It wasn't a good year of rookies. Pelle won the RoH top the class trophy though. Plus he gets pretty good crowd reactions.
Comeback Wrestler of the Year: Kenta Kobashi
Why: In very early 2006, Kobashi was diagnosed with cancer. On December 3rd of 2007, he made his return to wrestling. Sure he lost because Misawa is a cockhead but just that one match makes him the greatest comeback story of the year because he no sold cancer.
Most Improved: MVP
Why: MVP has grown into his role of a cocky ****head pretty damn well. He knows how to react to any situation and has put on some damn good segments and matches. He is one to look out for in the future.
Tag Team of the Year: The Briscoe Brothers
Why: They've put on more match of year candidates then any other team in recent memory. Against Murder City Machine Guns, Kevin Steen and El Generico on numerous different shows and against themselves at Fifth Year Festival. Best tag team in wrestling... period!
Most Hated: Randy Orton
Why: First he started off the year as part as Rated RKO, one of the better pure heel teams the past few years. Once they split, Randy really came into his own as a huge asshole. Plus he kicks people in the head. Still, I can't think of an instance where he was given a legit reason to get cheered.
Best Champion: Takeshi Morishima
Why: He killed many bitches during his reign with the RoH World Title. He beat the whos who in Ring of Honor. McGunniess, Danielson, Aries, Strong, Briscoes, Rave and so many more. He was dominate and he put on some really good defenses along the way.
Feud of the Year: The Briscoe Brothers vs. Kevin Steen/El Generico
Why: These two teams produced so many memorable matches this year. From the Street Fight at Death Before Dishonor V Night One. The 2/3 Falls at Manhattan Mayhem II. The match at Driven. Then, of course, the much loved Ladder War from Man Up. Steen provided the fuel to the Briscoes fire and Generico was forced into everything. Great stuff.
WWE MVP: John Cena
Why: This isn't a typo. John Cena was the best WWE had to offer this year. From his matches with Umaga, to Michaels and then his match against Randy Orton at Summerslam, he has done some great stuff in the ring. Plus he's made the WWE a **** load of money as well. Cena is the top star in the WWE.
NWA TNA MVP: Christian Cage
Why: Cage has done a lot better in his heel role in TNA. He's done some good stuff on the stick and had a few decent matches in the ring which is few and far between for anyone in TNA these days. Plus he's gave AJ Styles a personality that just isn't Mr. Bland. For that, he should get a huge pay day.
RoH MVP: The Briscoe Brothers
Why: When you look back at everything Ring of Honor has done this year, there is one consistant thing to everything. The Briscoes putting on great matches no matter the placement on the card. A lot of their tag team matches main evented numerous shows, even Glory By Honor VI Night Two when Misawa defended the GHC Heavyweight Title. This shows how much faith Ring of Honor has in these two young men. And to think they probably haven't hit their prime either.
Overall Best Wrestler of the Year: Bryan Danielson
Why: He is called "The Best In The World" for a reason. He hasn't put on a stinker this year. He's pulled at least four match of the year candidates. Danielson has become really good on the stick. This guy is the total package for Ring of Honor and wrestling period. He is a great wrestler and has a good character that can work the mic better then most anymore.
