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I spoke about making this thread a while ago, so i thought i would give it a try. If it dies it dies!
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I just think it'd have been better had the move actually been applied before tapping unless we're going with the idea that indeed after the shoulder breaker Regal knew the crossface was coming and so tapped before any more damage could be inflicted
Good Analysis there!
I'm not sure I agree with the minor criticism of the ending.
Considering the selling overall was very subtle (as the match was too short to develop any real attack on single body parts), I'm not surprised Regal tapped when he did. The move Benoit hit immediately before applying the Crossface was a top-heavy shoulder-breaker, directly on the side he applied the Crossface to, meaning that shoulder was tender and had no time to heal, the pain was flaring and the Crossface could take effect quickly.
Plus, Benoit had hit high-impact German and Dragon suplexes (damage to the neck, shoulders and ack - Crossface territory) on Regal, and he didn't quite tap immediately, as Benoit had to get Regal's blocking left hand out of the way (all during pulling back on Regal's head), and when he could extend fully, Regal had to tap.
Granted, it wasn't a perfect finish (more work on the shoulder and neck would have made sense) but I think Regal and Benoit's execution of said finish was perfectly sound.
And yes, what a great match.
Considering the selling overall was very subtle (as the match was too short to develop any real attack on single body parts), I'm not surprised Regal tapped when he did. The move Benoit hit immediately before applying the Crossface was a top-heavy shoulder-breaker, directly on the side he applied the Crossface to, meaning that shoulder was tender and had no time to heal, the pain was flaring and the Crossface could take effect quickly.
Plus, Benoit had hit high-impact German and Dragon suplexes (damage to the neck, shoulders and ack - Crossface territory) on Regal, and he didn't quite tap immediately, as Benoit had to get Regal's blocking left hand out of the way (all during pulling back on Regal's head), and when he could extend fully, Regal had to tap.
Granted, it wasn't a perfect finish (more work on the shoulder and neck would have made sense) but I think Regal and Benoit's execution of said finish was perfectly sound.
And yes, what a great match.
Kawada wrote:
> The only thing i didn't like about the Regal v Benoit match was the
> ending of it, i felt Regal tapped far too quickly, not sure if Benoit
> had even actually locked the crossface in properly before Regal
> tapped. Rest however was gold
Your right, thats the only thing i picked up on wrong there. Considering minutes earlier Regal had been locked in the Sharpshooter for some time and not tapped out made him look tough, then he goes and taps out before the Crossface was even locked in properly.
Weaker people than Regal have lasted longer in the crossface so it is a shame he tapped out so quickly. Other than that the match was brilliant. I record Velocity every week and i am planning on getting all the best bits and putting them together on a DVD. That match will definately be on there along with some of the Paul London Vs Akio Matches which i found very good.
> The only thing i didn't like about the Regal v Benoit match was the
> ending of it, i felt Regal tapped far too quickly, not sure if Benoit
> had even actually locked the crossface in properly before Regal
> tapped. Rest however was gold
Your right, thats the only thing i picked up on wrong there. Considering minutes earlier Regal had been locked in the Sharpshooter for some time and not tapped out made him look tough, then he goes and taps out before the Crossface was even locked in properly.
Weaker people than Regal have lasted longer in the crossface so it is a shame he tapped out so quickly. Other than that the match was brilliant. I record Velocity every week and i am planning on getting all the best bits and putting them together on a DVD. That match will definately be on there along with some of the Paul London Vs Akio Matches which i found very good.
Kawada wrote:
> He does have some great talent on there it's just because they're not
> friends with Trips or don't kiss his ass like JBL they hardly ever
> get pushed how they should be.
That isn't always enough though. It's common knowledge that Regal is one of HHH's closest freinds in the business but Regal perhaps doesn't have the ego to ask Trips for a monster push...
> The only thing i didn't like about the Regal v Benoit match was the
> ending of it, i felt Regal tapped far too quickly, not sure if Benoit
> had even actually locked the crossface in properly before Regal
> tapped. Rest however was gold
That surprised me too. Regal is normally the consumate master of the little things which make a match look great. Very out of character.
> He does have some great talent on there it's just because they're not
> friends with Trips or don't kiss his ass like JBL they hardly ever
> get pushed how they should be.
That isn't always enough though. It's common knowledge that Regal is one of HHH's closest freinds in the business but Regal perhaps doesn't have the ego to ask Trips for a monster push...
> The only thing i didn't like about the Regal v Benoit match was the
> ending of it, i felt Regal tapped far too quickly, not sure if Benoit
> had even actually locked the crossface in properly before Regal
> tapped. Rest however was gold
That surprised me too. Regal is normally the consumate master of the little things which make a match look great. Very out of character.
He does have some great talent on there it's just because they're not friends with Trips or don't kiss his ass like JBL they hardly ever get pushed how they should be.
The only thing i didn't like about the Regal v Benoit match was the ending of it, i felt Regal tapped far too quickly, not sure if Benoit had even actually locked the crossface in properly before Regal tapped. Rest however was gold
The only thing i didn't like about the Regal v Benoit match was the ending of it, i felt Regal tapped far too quickly, not sure if Benoit had even actually locked the crossface in properly before Regal tapped. Rest however was gold
Yes, Regal versus Benoit was something I've not had the pleasure of seeing in a WWE ring for quite some time, now. Technically brilliant, and even the usually ignorant WWE fans knew that. Not many matches in the WWE have been given a standing ovation at the end recently for reasons other than that they contain someone like Batista or Cena, and it was good to see. Hopefully this is a point the WWE management picked up on as well, and are deciding to develop on in future weeks.
This week's Velocity showed that the ability is there, and that Vince does know how to use it... he just chooses not to a lot of the time. Which is very frustrating.
This week's Velocity showed that the ability is there, and that Vince does know how to use it... he just chooses not to a lot of the time. Which is very frustrating.
The Juice wrote:
> Hopefully Frankie gets the push that he has earned in the past, but
> I'm betting he'll be stuck on Velocity for some time yet. Not that
> that's a bad thing, seeing as Velocity in recent weeks has topped the
> other supposedly bigger shows with ease...
Very much so, Frankie's debut and the Regal vs Benoit match made Velocity better than the last month's Smackdown and RAW's combined (minus the Richards chair shot to JBL of course :-D)
Unfortunately a career on Velocity and being jobbed out to the higher ups most likely awaits Frankie. Either that or saddle him with a stupid gimmick ........ and then stick him on Velocity after jobbing him out to the higher ups
> Hopefully Frankie gets the push that he has earned in the past, but
> I'm betting he'll be stuck on Velocity for some time yet. Not that
> that's a bad thing, seeing as Velocity in recent weeks has topped the
> other supposedly bigger shows with ease...
Very much so, Frankie's debut and the Regal vs Benoit match made Velocity better than the last month's Smackdown and RAW's combined (minus the Richards chair shot to JBL of course :-D)
Unfortunately a career on Velocity and being jobbed out to the higher ups most likely awaits Frankie. Either that or saddle him with a stupid gimmick ........ and then stick him on Velocity after jobbing him out to the higher ups
Kawada wrote:
> Good impressive debut from Frankie. Though shame on the ignorant crowd
> for giving him zero reaction when he came out. Don't deserve to see
> such greatness live :-D
Exactly what I thought. Such a great athlete that the WWE barely deserves to have (because you just know they're going to do their best to waste him, as usual) getting such a bland reception was quite frustrating to witness. Showed the same kind of ignorance that welcomed the bWo to SmackDown a few weeks ago - I know there were sections cheering, but there were also some booing, especially in the direction of those attempting to start an "E-C-Dub" chant.
Hopefully Frankie gets the push that he has earned in the past, but I'm betting he'll be stuck on Velocity for some time yet. Not that that's a bad thing, seeing as Velocity in recent weeks has topped the other supposedly bigger shows with ease...
> Good impressive debut from Frankie. Though shame on the ignorant crowd
> for giving him zero reaction when he came out. Don't deserve to see
> such greatness live :-D
Exactly what I thought. Such a great athlete that the WWE barely deserves to have (because you just know they're going to do their best to waste him, as usual) getting such a bland reception was quite frustrating to witness. Showed the same kind of ignorance that welcomed the bWo to SmackDown a few weeks ago - I know there were sections cheering, but there were also some booing, especially in the direction of those attempting to start an "E-C-Dub" chant.
Hopefully Frankie gets the push that he has earned in the past, but I'm betting he'll be stuck on Velocity for some time yet. Not that that's a bad thing, seeing as Velocity in recent weeks has topped the other supposedly bigger shows with ease...
Has Fifi been released?
She didnt accompany Rene Dupree to the ring this week *shock!*
She didnt accompany Rene Dupree to the ring this week *shock!*
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