Register a SA Forums Account here!
JOINING THE SA FORUMS WILL REMOVE THIS BIG AD, THE ANNOYING UNDERLINED ADS, AND STUPID INTERSTITIAL ADS!!!

You can: log in, read the tech support FAQ, or request your lost password. This dumb message (and those ads) will appear on every screen until you register! Get rid of this crap by registering your own SA Forums Account and joining roughly 150,000 Goons, for the one-time price of $9.95! We charge money because it costs us money per month for bills, and since we don't believe in showing ads to our users, we try to make the money back through forum registrations.
 
  • Locked thread
TV Zombie
Sep 6, 2011

Burying all the trauma from past nights
Burying my anger in the past

Division 2 Round 3: Coconut Crab

Kazuchika Okada
Cesaro
Zack Sabre Jr.
Hiromu Takahashi

Adbot
ADBOT LOVES YOU

jesus WEP
Oct 17, 2004


Kazuchika Okada
Cesaro
Zack Sabre Jr.
:daryl:

AlmightyPants
Mar 14, 2001

King of Scheduling
Pillbug
Okada
Cesaro
ZSJ
Hirumo :daryl:

Rarity
Oct 21, 2010

~*4 LIFE*~
Pete Dunne
Cesaro
Zack Sabre Jr. - purely cause I hear he likes my man Jezza
Scott Dawson

GEORGE W BUSHI
Jul 1, 2012

Rarity posted:

Zack Sabre Jr. - purely cause I hear he likes my man Jezza

More importantly, Jezza likes him

https://twitter.com/jeremycorbyn/status/866762141835161600

ThePariah
Feb 10, 2014
Kazuchika Okada
Cesaro
Zack Sabre Jr.
Hiromu Takahashi :daryl:

Wazzu
Feb 28, 2008

Are you sure I'm winning the Rumble? That does'nt seem right.....
Kazuchika Okada
Cesaro
Zack Sabre Jr.
Scott Dawson

Vaguido
Feb 22, 2011

When the drug test comes back positive for performance enhancing drugs.

Charles Gnarwin posted:

Okada
Ricochet
ZSJ
Takahashi

I can't believe you scarf loving fuckers picked Jericho over Nakamura.

lol if you voted for Nakamura considering his career since hitting WWE. The last extremely good match he did in WWE was vs. Sami Zayn. You know, when he debuted in WWE.

Jericho constantly reinvents himself and is still pretty good in the ring, and somehow, possibly, had his best run in the company just this last year. Jericho loving rules and I kinda hope he wins the whole thing, even if he isn't my favorite wrestler of all time.

sleepwalkers
Dec 7, 2008


Vaguido posted:

lol if you voted for Nakamura considering his career since hitting WWE. The last extremely good match he did in WWE was vs. Sami Zayn. You know, when he debuted in WWE.

Jericho constantly reinvents himself and is still pretty good in the ring, and somehow, possibly, had his best run in the company just this last year. Jericho loving rules and I kinda hope he wins the whole thing, even if he isn't my favorite wrestler of all time.

Jericho's character has been awesome, but his wrestling hasn't really stood out. He's kinda boring in-ring to me. Nakamura had very good matches with Finn, Sami, Joe, and Roode. Also his match with AJ at WK10 is one of my favorites of all time.

mkay0
Nov 7, 2003

I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher
2010, watch it go to fire

Vaguido posted:

lol if you voted for Nakamura considering his career since hitting WWE. The last extremely good match he did in WWE was vs. Sami Zayn. You know, when he debuted in WWE.

Jericho constantly reinvents himself and is still pretty good in the ring, and somehow, possibly, had his best run in the company just this last year. Jericho loving rules and I kinda hope he wins the whole thing, even if he isn't my favorite wrestler of all time.

This tournament is a two year cycle, so that's how I compare the wrestlers.

Nakamura has had probably triple the number of 4+ star matches during that timeframe.

I'd take any Joe/Nak match over any Jericho/KO match.

Yes, Jericho has had a fun resurgence. I'd argue that it's kind of overrated because the rest of raw is so loving boring. None of their matches really set my world on fire.

I Before E
Jul 2, 2012

Between Cesaro/Ricochet and ZSJ/Lee, this round is full of heartbreaking choices.

GEORGE W BUSHI
Jul 1, 2012

I'm very disappointed that it's looking like Hiromu/Dragon Lee isn't happening in this tournament.

Incessant Excess
Aug 15, 2005

Cause of glitch:
Pretentiousness
Jericho brings great promos and so-so matches to the table, he is the Alexa Bliss of the men's roster if you will.

sleepwalkers
Dec 7, 2008


mkay0 posted:

This tournament is a two year cycle, so that's how I compare the wrestlers.

Nakamura has had probably triple the number of 4+ star matches during that timeframe.

That's mostly how I view it, though I think there's something to be said about considering someone who's really come on as of late or someone who's fallen off.
Since July-ish 2015 (the last WH tourney), Jericho has had 3 singles matches rated 4*+ by Meltzer, Nakamura has had 11. Obviously not the be all end all, but says enough about the gap between their talent levels in the last few years.

bradzilla
Oct 15, 2004

Division 2 Round 3: Coconut Crab

Kazuchika Okada
Cesaro
Zack Sabre Jr.
Hiromu Takahashi

Endless Mike
Aug 13, 2003



:sigh: At least Asuka vs. Jericho is an easier decision for me than Cena vs. Jericho.

Pete Dunne
Cesaro
Dragon Lee
Scott Dawson

Bard Maddox
Feb 15, 2012

I'm just a sick guy, I'm really just a dirty guy.
those who brought down John Cena are cowards who should be destroyed for the good of the world

Kazuchika Okada
Cesaro
Zack Sabre Jr.
Hiromu Takahashi

Gavok
Oct 10, 2005

Brock! Oh, man, I'm sorry about your...

...tooth?


Kazuchika Okada
Cesaro
Zack Sabre Jr.
Hiromu Takahashi

SalTheBard
Jan 26, 2005

I forgot to post my food for USPOL Thanksgiving but that's okay too!

Fallen Rib
Division 2 Round 3: Coconut Crab

Kazuchika Okada
Ricochet
Zack Sabre Jr.
Hiromu Takahashi

oatgan
Jan 15, 2009

Bard Maddox posted:

those who brought down John Cena are cowards who should be destroyed for the good of the world

:yeah:

Senerio
Oct 19, 2009

Roëmænce is ælive!
I dunno. In a fight between the two of them, I'd pick Asuka as the winner.

Big Dave
Nov 6, 2009

Friends don't shake hands, friends gotta hug!


Kazuchika Okada
Ricochet
Dragon Lee
Hiromu Takahashi

Venomous
Nov 7, 2011





Division 2 Round 3: Coconut Crab

Kazuchika Okada
Ricochet
Dragon Lee
Hiromu Takahashi

Power of Pecota
Aug 4, 2007

Goodness no, now that wouldn't do at all!

I think we're one Ricochet vote away from a tie but I don't care enough to count twice

GenericMartini
Oct 22, 2012

AYYYYY PAPI
Abstain
Ricochet
ZSJ
Dawson

HulkaMatt
Feb 14, 2006

BIG BICEPS SHOHEI




Division 2 Round 3 Total Voters: 76

pre:
Kazuchika Okada       [58]   vs.   [17]       Pete Dunne          | 1 Abstain (GenericMartini)
Cesaro                [38]   vs.   [38]       Ricochet            | 0 Abstain *TIE*
Dragon Lee            [23]   vs.   [52]       Zack Sabre Jr.      | 1 Abstain (Spiffster)
Hiromu Takahashi      [64]   vs.   [12]       Scott Dawson        | 0 Abstain

HulkaMatt
Feb 14, 2006

BIG BICEPS SHOHEI






AJ Styles

Eliminated in the Finals in 2015 by Kevin Owens.
Eliminated in Round 2 in 2013 by Karl Anderson.
Eliminated in Round 2 in 2011 by El Generico.
Eliminated in Round 2 in 2009 by Beth Phoenix.
Eliminated in Round 3 in 2007 by Chris Benoit.

Pros: One of the best wrestlers in the world. One of those guys who can have a great match with anyone.
Cons: Hey AJ why don't you tell us about your FLAT EARTH? Has said some real dumb things in the past.

Marty Scurll

Pros: His VILLAIN shtick is over with a lot of people. Breaks peoples fingers. Good look. Pretty good wrestler.
Cons: WOOP WOOP. Can be too goofy in the ring.



Samoa Joe

Eliminated in Round 3 in 2015 by Dean Ambrose.
Eliminated in Round 3 in 2013 by Yuji Nagata.
Eliminated in Round 1 in 2011 by The Undertaker.
Eliminated in Round 1 in 2009 by John Cena.
Eliminated in The Semi-Finals in 2007 by CM Punk.

Pros: Got out of TNA and rolled right into WWE. Just recently had his first WWE Championship Match after a really awesome build. Has some fire again!
Cons: Peak days are long gone. Can't go as hard as he used to.

Katsuyori Shibata

Eliminated in Round 2 in 2015 by Brock Lesnar.
Eliminated in Round 2 in 2013 by Mark Henry.

Pros: loving tremendous. Gives his loving all in countless awesome matches.
Cons: In his last match - which was rated ***** - he hosed up his skull/brain. Still in the hospital after months. Can't do poo poo. Despite this career-ending injury, the man is loving crazy and will probably wrestle again if he can. Chappin' Chappin'.



Sami Zayn

Eliminated in Round 3 in 2015 by Sasha Banks.
Eliminated in Round 4 in 2013 by Prince Devitt.
Eliminated in The Semi-Finals in 2011 by Bryan Danielson.
Eliminated in The Semi-Finals in 2009 by Shawn Michaels.
Eliminated in Round 2 in 2007 by Rob Van Dam.

Pros: Always a fan favorite. Tremendous wrestler. Tremendous babyface. While he isn't the guy having a top match on every show anymore - he's still beloved.
Cons: Feels like he's in that place Cesaro was a few years ago. Should be higher than he is.

Braun Strowman

Pros: BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUN. GIANT MURDER MACHINE. SHOWS IMPROVEMENT.
CONS: BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUN. NOT EVERYONE BELIEVES THE HYPE.



Penta el 0M

Eliminated in Round 2 in 2015 by Kota Ibushi.

Pros: Absolutely the best brawler and break out star of Lucha Underground. The guy has a presence and knows how to work a crowd.
Cons: How the gently caress do you say his name?

Tiger Mask W (Kota Ibushi)

Eliminated in Round 4 in 2015 by Ricochet.
Eliminated in Round 3 in 2013 by Kazushi Sakuraba.
Eliminated in Round 3 in 2011 by The Great Muta.

Pros: One of the best high flyers in the world. A real star in the ring.
Cons: Walks to the beat of his own drum. The sound of the drum unfortunately leads away from main events to opening matches in a mask.






Division 3 Round 3: Ghost Crab

AJ Styles vs. Marty Scurll
Samoa Joe vs. Katsuyori Shibata
Sami Zayn vs. Braun Strowman
Penta el 0M vs. Tiger Mask W (Kota Ibushi)

Thauros
Jan 29, 2003

AJ Styles
Katsuyori Shibata
Sami Zayn
Tiger Mask W (Kota Ibushi)

Raskolnikov38
Mar 3, 2007

We were somewhere around Manila when the drugs began to take hold
Division 3 Round 3: Ghost Crab

AJ Styles
Samoa Joe
Braun Strowman
Tiger Mask W (Kota Ibushi)

HulkaMatt
Feb 14, 2006

BIG BICEPS SHOHEI


AJ Styles
Samoa Joe
Sami Zayn
Tiger Mask W (Kota Ibushi)

Cavauro
Jan 9, 2008

AJ Styles
Katsuyori Shibata
Braun Strowman
Tiger Mask W (Kota Ibushi)

Lloyd Van Buren
Feb 19, 2010

FESTIVE PEOPLE!
Marty Scurll
Samoa Joe
Sami Zayn
Penta el 0M

KungFu Grip
Jun 18, 2008
Division 3 Round 3: Ghost Crab

AJ Styles
Katsuyori Shibata
Braun Strowman
Penta el 0M

Chris James 2
Aug 9, 2012


AJ Styles
Katsuyori Shibata
Braun Strowman
Penta el 0M

Thrifting Day!
Nov 25, 2006

AJ Styles
Shibata
Zayn
Tiger Mask W

Spiffster
Oct 7, 2009

I'm good... I Haven't slept for a solid 83 hours, but yeah... I'm good...


Lipstick Apathy
Division 3 Round 3: Ghost Crab

Marty Scurll (might as well shake things up)
Samoa Joe
BRAAAAAUUUUUUUUNNNNNNNNNNNN (sorry Zayn this one was hard :smith:
Penta el 0M

Falconer
Dec 7, 2003

Did you know, I was THE MOON once!

Yes! You see, one night it turned out the moon had been STOLEN!

The animal people asked ME to take its place as I am so WISE and BRILLIANT!!
Division 3 Round 3: Ghost Crab

AJ Styles
Samoa Joe
Braun Strowman
Penta el 0M

Skinty McEdger
Mar 9, 2008

I have NEVER received the respect I deserve as the leader and founder of The Masterflock, the internet's largest and oldest Christopher Masterpiece fan group in all of history, and I DEMAND that changes. From now on, you will respect Skinty McEdger!

AJ Styles
Katsuyori Shibata
Braun Strowman
Tiger Mask W (Kota Ibushi)

TTBF
Sep 14, 2005



Marty Scurll
Shibata
Braun Strowman
Tiger Mask W (Kota Ibushi)

TTBF fucked around with this message at 20:45 on Jul 21, 2017

Adbot
ADBOT LOVES YOU

Super No Vacancy
Jul 26, 2012

AJ Styles
Katsuyori Shibata
Sami Zayn
Penta el 0M

  • Locked thread