2021's Best and Worst Pro-Wrestling Matches of the Year (plus Recommended)

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Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

Lamuella posted:

HM: Effy vs Billy Dixon, GCW Fight Forever January 30th

Brutal and emotional confrontation, and at the end we found out that Effy had stolen a twink's soul and the twink wants it back.

Nth

# ¿ Jan 30, 2021 20:44

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# ¿ Apr 26, 2024 15:09

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

KungFu Grip posted:

dunno if it was a motyc but

HM: Women's Royal Rumble - Royal Rumble 1/31/21

Nth

# ¿ Feb 1, 2021 20:00

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

Dango Bango posted:

MOTYC: Britt Baker vs. Thunder Rosa, AEW Dynamite 2/3

Super hard-hitting match with a fantastic lead up to the finish.

Nth

# ¿ Feb 4, 2021 03:39

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

Senerio posted:

MOTYC: Mecha Mummy vs Hyper Misao, Chris Brookes Produce Show 2 Feb 7 2021

Nth

# ¿ Feb 7, 2021 01:57

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

AEW Women's Tournament - Japanese Side February 15th

HM - Yuka Sakazaki vs Mei Suruga
MOTYC - Veny vs Emi Sakura
HM - Maki Itoh vs Ryo Mizunami

# ¿ Feb 16, 2021 02:10

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

fez_machine posted:

MOTYC
26th February
Chocopro #91
Best Bros Vs. Egg Tart

BRUTALE

Chie showed herself very well in her first title match ever carried by excellent work from Akki, Hagane, and Mei

had a little of everything that makes Chocopro so great

Nth, plus a special shout out to the random guy passing by in the alley.

# ¿ Feb 27, 2021 05:50

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

GEORGE W BUSHI posted:

MOTYC: Shunma Katsumata (c) vs. MAO in a Kids' Room Deathmatch for the DDT Extreme Championship - DDT Into the Fight (2/28)

This was fantastic. I love these two idiots. All the spots where they had to argue with the referee over whether something counted as something that could be found in a kids' room owned.

Nth. Holy poo poo.

# ¿ Feb 28, 2021 20:25

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

xbilkis posted:

MOTYC: Hikaru Shida, Mei Suruga and Rin Kadokura vs. Emi Sakura, Veny and Maki Itoh, AEW Women's Eliminator Tournament, 2/28

Nth

# ¿ Mar 1, 2021 01:36

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

Rarity posted:

HM: Thunder Rosa/Riho vs. Britt Baker/Reba, AEW Revolution, 08/03

Nth

# ¿ Mar 8, 2021 01:57

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

Cerebral Bore posted:

MOTYC: Young Bucks vs Chris Jericho & MJF AEW Revolution 08.03

I am a simple man. I like to see MJF get his rear end kicked repeatedly and I will be content.

Nth

And big same.

# ¿ Mar 8, 2021 02:27

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

Rarity posted:

MOTYC: Casino Tag Team Battle Royale, AEW Revolution, 08/03

The best battle royale AEW's ever done and it's not even close

Nth

# ¿ Mar 8, 2021 02:59

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

Lamuella posted:

MOTYC: Chris Brookes vs Shunma Katsumata, Barbed Wire Coffin Match. DDT Daydream Believer, March 14

This match was absurd and graphic and silly and superbly performed. Lots of very very stupid stunts that ended up elevating both guys.

Just finished watching it. Nth

# ¿ Mar 14, 2021 18:34

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

TTBF posted:

MOTYC
April 9th
GCW Presents rSpring Break
Arez, Black Taurus & Gringo Loco vs. Aramis, Dragon Bane & Laredo Kid

Nth. FROGSPLASH MOONSAULT

# ¿ Apr 10, 2021 18:11

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

Jerusalem posted:

HM: Miyu Yamashita vs. Hikari Noa - TJPW ~STILL INCOMPLETE~ 4/16

This was great, Yamashita is a straight-up badass and Noa going toe-to-toe with her made for a hell of a match.

Nth

# ¿ Apr 17, 2021 04:33

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

Jerusalem posted:

HM: The Bakuretsu Sisters (C) vs. Sakisama/Mei Saint Michel (The loving French!) for the Princess Tag Team Championship - TJPW ~STILL INCOMPLETE~ 4/17

Really good match with some neat spots, but this nomination is mostly for the ending which was so, so well done!

Nth

# ¿ Apr 17, 2021 05:32

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

Chris James 2 posted:

Impact Wrestling Rebellion 4/25

HM: Ace Austin (C) vs TJP vs Josh Alexander for the X Division title

Chris James 2 posted:

Impact Rebellion 4/25

HM: Deonna Purrazzo (C) vs Tenille Dashwood for the Knockouts title

sportsgenius86 posted:

MOTYC: Kenny Omega vs. Rich Swann, Impact Rebellion, 4/25

Nth to these.

# ¿ Apr 26, 2021 03:58

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

fez_machine posted:

MOTYC
ChocoPro #110: PENCIL ARMY VS. ACES OF CHOCOPRO

Everything good about Chocopro in one match. A spot fest that told multiple great stories in one 45 minute match. Chris Brookes accepting the Pencil Army. Lulu getting close to her first pin ever. Akki vs. Fujita.

If you only watch one Chocopro match make it this one. If you don't like it, then ChocoPro just isn't for you and never will be.

Nth

# ¿ May 1, 2021 04:38

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

SG Bamboo posted:

TJPW ~ The Bullet ~ May 1st
HM
Hyper Misao vs Nao Kakuta - Choice and Chance match
Magical Sugar Rabbits (Yuka Sakazaki and Mizuki) vs Shoko Nakajima and Haruna Neko

Just a couple of ridiculously entertaining matches

Nth

# ¿ May 1, 2021 05:57

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

The Taxman posted:

All from Princess of Princess Championship - TJPW YES! WONDERLAND 2021 (5/4)

Motyc: Rika Tatsumi vs Miyu Yamashita
Motyc: Hikari Noa vs Kamiyu
Hm: neo bishiki gun vs BeeStar
Hm: Yuka Sakazaki vs Shoko Nakajima vs Mizuki

Nth

# ¿ May 4, 2021 15:47

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

YourHumbleMessiah posted:

MOTYC: SCU vs Young Bucks AEW Dynamite 5/12

Nth

# ¿ May 13, 2021 01:49

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

J-Ro posted:

Impact Wrestling: Under Siege (05.15.2021)
HM:
X Division title match:
Josh Alexander (c) vs El Phantasmo

Nth

# ¿ May 16, 2021 02:58

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

Dango Bango posted:

MOTYC: Serena Deeb vs. Red Velvet - AEW Dynamite 5/19

Quite simply, this match ruled. Unbelievable intensity through the whole match.

Nth

# ¿ May 20, 2021 02:40

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

fez_machine posted:

MOTYC: Pencil Army VS Chris Brooks, Asuka & Yuna Mizumori, CHOCOPRO #120 5/24/21

While perhaps not quite the same level of excitement as the previous Pencil Army tag match, there were a whole bunch of spots you don't usually see in ChocoPro, including a table splash, an exposed surface DDT, and Lulu Pencil making the whole distance on a jump. The post-match devastation and promo put it over an HM for me.

Lulu Pencil vs. Brookes is the best, most heated feud in wrestling at the moment. You can fight me on that.

Nth

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YOU
CHRIS
BROOKES

# ¿ May 25, 2021 03:51

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

MOTYC: Serena Deeb (C) vs. Riho for the NWA Women's Championship - AEW Double or Nothing Pre-Show 5/30
MOTYC: Hangman Page vs. Brian Cage, AEW Double or Nothing, 30/05
HM: The Young Bucks vs. Jon Moxley/Eddie Kingston, AEW Double or Nothing, 30/05
HM: Hikaru Shida (C) vs. Dr. Britt Baker DMD for the AEW Women's Championship - AEW Double or Nothing 5/30
MOTYC: Kenny Omega (C) vs. PAC vs. Orange Cassidy for the AEW Championship - AEW Double or Nothing 5/30
MOTYC: The Inner Circle vs. The Pinnacle in Stadium Stampede 2 - AEW Double or Nothing 5/30

# ¿ May 31, 2021 05:17

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

I'll admit I skipped some matches just because of sleep and dealing with the impending move. Of the ones I've seen:

J-Ro posted:

CyberFight Festival June 6th 2021
MOTYC
Kongoh (Kenoh, Katsuhiko Nakajima, Manabu Soya, Nioh, Haoh and Tadasuke vs DDT (Sanshiro Takagi, Akito, Kazusada Higuchi, Yukio Sakaguchi, Naomi Yoshimura and Yukio Naya)
Miyu Yamashita (c) vs Yuka Sakazaki - Princess of Princess Championship

HM
Preshow Battle Royale
Ken Ohka, Keisuke Ishii and Shota vs Shuichiro Katsumura, Kouki Iwasaki and Yumehito Imanari
Mizuki, Hikari Noa and Yuki Arai vs Kamiyu, Marika Kobashi and Maki Itoh
Bakuretsu Sisters vs Miu Watanabe & Rika Tatsumi vs Hyper Misao & Shoko Nakajima

Nth

# ¿ Jun 7, 2021 02:52

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

HM: Mat Fitchett vs Josh Alexander - AAW Crush and Destroy - June 11, 2021

I hope they put it on YouTube at some point. I wouldn't buy the Fite PPV just to check it out, but the match was great and it felt so good to see live wrestling again.

# ¿ Jun 12, 2021 14:44

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

SG Bamboo posted:

TJPW Spring Tour ~ The Bullet ~ June 19th
MOTYC
Miu Watanabe vs Pom Harajuku vs Hyper Misao
- The way they played with the triple threat stipulation was hilarious, and MIU IS SO STRONG. Not the most actual wrestling you'll see, but the entertainment value was through the roof. Seek it out

HM
Maki Itoh vs Mahiro Kiryu
- The best singles match I remember Kiryu having, and probably her best performance since Max Heart

NEO Biishiki-gun (Sakisama and Mei Saint-Michel) vs Moka Miyamoto and Raku
- This was incredible, Mei is an absolute treasure, just have her run about for 10 minutes and everyhitng will be fine. Also Raku's shtick was great, and Moka showed fire

Miyu Yamashita and Yuka Sakazaki vs Nodoka Tenma and Shoko Nakajima
- Some of Shoko's offence was very sloppy, but I was very much entertained by Yuka being pure evil against poor Tenma in the leadup to the hot tag. Miyu also took some time out of her busy schedule being the absolute coolest to heel it up as well, plus she deadlifted Tenma like it was nothing which looked super impressive.

Nth

# ¿ Jun 19, 2021 14:31

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

Less arguing, more recommendations of good/great/fun wrestling and watching of said matches.

# ¿ Jun 20, 2021 22:57

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

MassRafTer posted:

HM: Diablo vs Aerial Crow, GCW Backyard Wrestling 3, 7/4/2021

Nth

# ¿ Jul 4, 2021 21:10

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

Pylons posted:

Impact Slammiversary 7/17

HM: Ultimate X Match: Rohit Raju, Petey Williams, Ace Austin, Chris Bey, Josh Alexander
MOTYC: Thunder Rosa vs. Deonna Purrazzo, Knockouts World Championship
MOTYC: Kenny Omega vs. Sami Callihan, No DQ Impact World Championship

nth

# ¿ Jul 18, 2021 04:05

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

Senerio posted:

MOTYC: Lulupencil vs Chris Brookes 30 Minutes Ironmen Match ChocoPro 137 7/22(JST)

PENCIL
ARMY
PENCIL
ARMY

Nth.

PENCIL?

Army.

# ¿ Jul 22, 2021 03:05

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

SG Bamboo posted:

TJPW Princess Cup 8 Night 1 July 22nd
HM
Miyu Yamashita vs Nao Kakuta
- Pretty foregone conclusion, but enough hope spots to put the seeds of doubt in your head. Features some real sick headkicks as can be expected of Miyu

Nth

# ¿ Jul 22, 2021 05:59

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

Netsky posted:

MOTYC: Drew Parker vs Alex Colon GCW Homecoming Night 1 7/24/21
MOTYC: Nick Gage vs Matt Cardona GCW Homecoming Night 1 7/24/21

Nth. Also let's not forget:

HM: AJ Gray v Nolan Edward GCW Homecoming Night 1 7/24/21
Absolutely brutal punchfest

# ¿ Jul 25, 2021 16:55

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

SG Bamboo posted:

TJPW Princess Cup Night 5 July 31st
MOTYC
Suzume vs Maki Itoh
- Suzume is starting to Beelieve, my favourite Itoh singles match since Miyu last murdered her

Miyu Yamashita vs Mizuki
- Murder. On both sides. Goddamn Miyu is so loving cool, and the Rabbit is cool too I guess

HM
Hyper Misao vs Haruna Neko vs Nodoka Tenma
- SHENANIGANS. Goddamn Misao is so entertaining

Miu Watanabe vs Yuki Aino
- Strong Miu is Strong, news at 11. Love me a hoss off in my idol promotion, it ruled

Nth.

The Hyper Misao match one of those HMs that YOU MUST SEE.

# ¿ Jul 31, 2021 06:23

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

J-Ro posted:

TJPW The Sky Is The Limit '2021 (08.07.2021 / Japan time):

HM:
- Hikari Noa & Arisu Endo Vs Nao Kakuta & Mizuki
- Yuki Arai & Miyu Yamashita Vs Moka Miyamoto & Yuki Aino

MOTYC:
- Shoko Nakajima & Nodoka Tenma Vs Miu Watanabe & Suzume

Nth.

# ¿ Aug 7, 2021 16:38

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

HM: Christi Jaynes v Jody Threat v Skye Blue - AAW Pro Savages and Kings Aug 7th, 2021

A kick-rear end #1 contender match that I never expected.

# ¿ Aug 8, 2021 04:22

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

Benne posted:

HM: Cameron Grimes vs. LA Knight, NXT TakeOver 36 8/22

Nth

DarkstarIV posted:

MOTYC: Ilya vs WALTER, NXT Takeover 36.

Match SLAPPED...both quality and literally.

NTH. OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG :stare:

# ¿ Aug 23, 2021 02:24

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

Low Desert Punk posted:

MOTYC: Leyla Hirsch vs Kamille (c), NWA World Women's Championship Match, NWA Empowerrr 8/28/21

this loving rocked

J-Ro posted:

NWA EmPowerrr, 08.28.2021

MOTYC: Deonna Purrazzo (c) vs Melina, Impact Wrestling's Knockouts Championship Match

Deathlove posted:

HM: The Hex (Allysin Kay/Marti Belle) vs Red Velvet/Kilynn King, NWA Empowerrr 8/28/21

This match loving went.

Nth.

Also

HM: Red Velvet & KiLynn King vs. FreeBabes (Miranda Gordy, Hayley J, & Jazzy Yang), NWA Empowerrr 8/28/21
Tons of fun.

# ¿ Aug 29, 2021 03:45

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

Penguin Patrol posted:

AEW Rampage 9/03
HM: Malakai Black vs Lee Johnson
HM: Kris Statlander vs Rebel & Jamie Hayter (Handicap Match)
HM: Darby Allin (w/ Sting) vs Daniel Garcia (w/ 2point0)

Nth. Such a great episode.

# ¿ Sep 4, 2021 06:31

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# ¿ Apr 26, 2024 15:09

Pinwiz11: Jan 26, 2009; I'm becom-, I'm becom-,
I'm becoming
Tana in, Tana in my mind.

Oil! posted:

Black Label Pro: Ground Control to Filthy Tom 9/4/2021
HM: Devon Monroehausen, Pufhausen, Cabana Man Danhausen, Megabye Ronhausen vs Warhorse, Dan the Dad, Effy, and Danhausen

This match had a 4 way tequila spot, the People's Hot Dog, and many very nice, very evil wrestlers in it.

Nth.

# ¿ Sep 4, 2021 22:09

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