Necro Watches Wrestling *Spoilers Inside*

[Necro]

In this thread I will be logging what I watch, and will be giving ratings and brief thoughts on each match. My rating system will be a 1-5 scale. (1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5 5) as possible ratings. The number in front of each match will be an ongoing tally of the matches I've watched.


Stardom 5-Star Grand Prix Day 8 8/29/2021
WWE 205 Live August Show Reviews
NJPW Summer Struggle 8/7/2021
AEW Dynamite 9/1/2021
Stardom 5-Star Grand Prix Day 7 8/28/2021
AEW Dark 9/1/2021
AEW Dark Elevation 8/31/2021
Tokyo Joshi 2021 Summer: Step And A Step 8/21/2021
OZ Academy Plum No Hanasaku OZ No Kuni ~ Mayumi Ozaki Debut 35th Anniversary - TV-Show 8/18/2021
NXT UK 9/2/2021
WWE Smackdown 9/3/2021
AEW Rampage 9/3/2021
FMW-E Burn Out 8/15/2021
WWE 205 Live 9/3/2021
NJPW Grand Slam Night 1 9/4/2021
Seadlinnng Shinkiba Night! 9/3/2021
DDT Ganbare Pro Taxi Driver 8/28/2021
Noah Premium Summer Dream 8/29/2021
IWA King of the Deathmatch 8/20/1995
AEW Dark 9/4/2021
W*Ing Emperor of the Deathmatch Tape
AEW All Out 9/5/2021
BJW Fukubukuro Performance ~ Dainichi Xeku 8/15/2021
Ice Ribbon - Ice in Wonderland 8/28/2021
WWE Raw 9/6/2021
AEW Dark Elevation 9/6/2021
Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix 2021 Day 9 9/4/21
DDT Pro Dramatic Survivor 9/4/2021
AEW Dark 9/7/2021
GCW The Art of War Games 9/4/2021
AEW Dynamite 9/8/2021
ECW The Doctor Is In 8/3/1996
NXT Arrival 2/27/2014
AWA WrestleRock 4/20/1986
WWE Smackdown 9/10/2021 - AEW Rampage 9/10/2021
Stardom 5STAR Grand Prix 2021 Day 10 9/6/21
WWE Raw 9/13/2021
AEW Dark Elevation 9/13/2021
AEW Dynamite 9/15/2021

 

[Necro]

Stardom 5-Star Grand Prix 2021 Day 8 – Tokyo, Japan (8/29)

1. AZM defeated Hanan. Singles Match

Thoughts: Very solid match, both worked smoothly together, and it was very technically sound
Rating: 3.5

2. Momo Watanabe defeated Mai Sakurai. Mai Sakurai Challenge Series Match #2

Thoughts: Pretty solid match, a little disjointed, and not as smooth as I would have liked.
Rating: 3

3. Kaori ‘Fukigen Death’ Yoneyama defeated Himeka. 5-Star Grand Prix 2021 Red Stars Block

Thoughts: Really fun match, Kaori is so hilarious.
Rating: 2.5

4. Unagi Sayaka (c) defeated Rina. Future Of STARDOM Championship Match

Thoughts: Really enjoyed this match, very smooth, and great pace.
Rating: 3.5

5. Mayu Iwatani defeated Lady C. Singles Match

Thoughts: Hard hitting match, really loved the pace.
Rating: 3.5

6. Takumi Iroha defeated Maika. 5-Star Grand Prix 2021 Blue Stars Match

Thoughts: Another hard hitting match, love me some Takumi.
Rating: 3.5

7. Starlight Kid defeated Natsupoi to become the new Champion. High Speed Championship Match

Thoughts: What a match. So happy for Starlight Kid! Both women worked their ass off.
Rating: 4

Overall Show thoughts: Overall show was really fun, and an easy watch. All matches were solid, and the show went by in a flash.

 

[Chris]

 

[Necro]

You gotta start logging your own lmao your intake seems insane lol.

 

[Chris]

You gotta start logging your own lmao your intake seems insane lol.

I don't like rating really so it'd essentially just be a list of matches and that's the only reason I don't tbh

 

[Necro]

I don't like rating really so it'd essentially just be a list of matches and that's the only reason I don't tbh

yeah even if you logged it would be cool to see, and maybe a few thoughts on the matches.

 

[Chris]

yeah even if you logged it would be cool to see, and maybe a few thoughts on the matches.

Check the relevant threads, if I don't offer live thoughts I do a summary. Even for Main Event

 

[Necro]

WWE 205 Live 8/27/2021

8. Grayson Waller Def Andre Chase

Thoughts: Waller is really great in the ring, digging his charisma, and his swagger. Andre Chase was also not a slouch
Rating: 3

9. Ikemen Jiro Def Trey Baxter

Thoughts: Jiro kills me with that jacket. These guys put on a clinic. Baxter is fucking incredible. Both are great performers
Rating: 4

WWE 205 Live 8/20/2021

9. Ikemen Jiro Def Andre Chase

Thoughts: Such a good match. Jiro's kick at the end was epic!
Rating: 3.5

10. Joe Gacy Def Grayson Waller

Thoughts: This was a decent match. A bit slow, but def hard hitting.
Rating: 3

WWE 205 Live 8/13/2021

11. Grayson Waller Def Ikemen Jiro

Thoughts: Action packed match, These two have amazing chemistry.
Rating: 4


12. Josh Briggs Def Joe Gacy

Thoughts: That Josh Briggs promo was brutal lmao. This wasn't a pretty match, but really some cool spots from these guys. Briggs is a huge guy, and had some good athleticism.
Rating: 3

WWE 205 Live 8/06/2021

13. Grayson Waller vs Leon Ruff

Thoughts: Sad to see Leon was back, but didn't realize that was his final match. Very solid match, Grayson is growing on me every match I watch. Guy has superstar written all over him to me.
Rating: 3.5

14. Kushida vs Ari Sterling

Thoughts: Really enjoyed this match, sad to see Ari fired right after this.
Rating: 3.5

 

[Chris]

Technically Ari was fired like an hour before that episode aired not after

 

[Necro]

NJPW SUMMER STRUGGLE 2021 (AUGUST 7)


15. HIROYOSHI TENZAN, TOGI MAKABE, & TORU YANO DEF. BULLET CLUB (JADO, YUJIRO TAKAHASHI, & CHASE OWENS)

Thoughts: Decent enough opener. Nothing too spectacular, but wasn't bad to start out.
Rating: 2.5

16. LOS INGOBERNABLES DE JAPON (SHINGO TAKAGI, BUSHI, SANADA, & TETSUYA NAITO) DEF. TOMOAKI HONMA, TOMOHIRO ISHII, YOSHI-HASHI, & HIROOKI GOTO

Thoughts: Better than the first match, some solid fun throughout. Somewhat lazy in spots, but with these 4 on 4's you can only ask for so much. Certainly enjoyed most of it though.
Rating: 3


17. SUPER JUNIOR TAG LEAGUE 2021 TIGER MASK & ROBBIE EAGLES DEF. BULLET CLUB (DICK TOGO & GEDO)

Thoughts: Pretty solid match, Robbie Eagles rules. Tiger Mask gets a rare victory in the Junior Tag League
Rating: 3

18. SUPER JUNIOR TAG LEAGUE 2021 SUZUKI-GUN (YOSHINOBU KANEMARU & EL DESPERADO) DEF. MASTER WATO & RYUSUKE TAGUCHI

Thoughts: Really enjoyed this match, both teams worked their ass off.
Rating: 3.5


19. SUPER JUNIOR TAG LEAGUE 2021 BULLET CLUB (EL PHANTASMO & TAIJI ISHIMORI) DEF. ROPPONGI 3K (SHO & YOH)

Thoughts: Really good match to end the show. A little slower, but really fun
Rating: 3

Overall Show thoughts: Really enjoyed this show, wasn't anythign crazy but worth the watch.

 

[Necro]

AEW Dynamite 9/1/2021

20. FTR vs The Inner Circle

Thoughts: Really solid match, great chemistry. The Inner Circle have grown a lot in ring.
Rating: 3.5

21. Orange Cassidy Def Jack Evans

Thoughts: Not much of a match, good for what it was. Lose some points for ending in the middle of a picture in picture commercial
Rating: 2.5

22. Powerhouse Hobbs Def Brian Cage

Thoughts: Another short match, had some decent moments. Was way too brief for my liking though.
Rating: 2.5

23. Tay Conti Def Penelope

Thoughts: Pretty good showing, not too much of a match, but enjoyed what I saw.
Rating: 3

24. The Elite Def The Lucha Bros, and Jurassic Express

Thoughts: Really good build for sunday, solid match, and the ending after the match was great.
Rating: 3.5

Overall Thoughts: This was a so so show. There were a few solid matches, but felt mostly like a throw away show.

 

[Necro]

Stardom 5-Star Grand Prix 2021 Day 7 – Tokyo, Japan (8/28)

25. Singles Match Tam Nakano defeated Lady C.

Rating: 3.5
Thoughts: Really good opener. Nakano brought it, Lady C tried hard, great effort.

26. Mai Sakurai Challenge Series Match #1 Utami Hayashishita defeated Mai Sakurai.

Rating: 3.5
Thoughts: Another really good match. Utami was too powerful, but Mai really tried her hardest.

27. STARDOM 5-Star Grand Prix 2021 Red Stars Match Natsupoi defeated Kaori ‘Fukigen Death’ Yoneyama.

Rating: 3
Thoughts: Really fun match Kaori continues to amaze me. Natsupoi proved too much.

28. STARDOM 5-Star Grand Prix 2021 Blue Stars Match Konami defeated Ruaka.

Rating: 3.0
Thoughts: Pretty good match, Konami is so impressive, and Ruaka did decent enough.

29. STARDOM 5-Star Grand Prix 2021 Red Stars Match Starlight Kid defeated Mina Shirakawa.

Rating: 4
Thoughts: What a match, both did amazing. Mina is great, and Starlight Kid is epic.

30. STARDOM 5-Star Grand Prix 2021 Blue Stars Match Unagi Sayaka vs. Maika went to a 20 minute time limit draw.

Rating: 4
Thoughts: Another great match, They went all out on this one. pretty burtal, and both were spent at the end.

31. STARDOM 5-Star Grand Prix 2021 Red Stars Match Mayu Iwatani defeated Himeka.

Rating: 3.5
Thoughts: Pretty solid closer, wasn't as good at the previous two for me, but certainly worth the watch.

Overall Show: What a show! A lot of really good matches, not a dud among them all.

 

[Necro]

AEW Dark 9/1/2021

32. Kris Statlander Def Selene Grey

Thoughts: Quick squash for Statlander.
Rating: Squash

33. Joey Janela Def Robert Anthony

Thoughts: Pretty decent match. Anthony looked pretty good in there. The finish was pretty cool
Rating: 2.5

34. Emi Sakura Def Laynie Luck

Thoughts: Laynie got in a little bit of offense, but Sakura took care of her easily.
Rating: Squash

35. Ethan Page & Scorpio Sky Def Matt Fitchett & GPA

Thoughts: Men of the Year made quick work of these guys, Fitchett looked good in there.
Rating: Squash


36.Frankie Kazarian Def Serpentico

Thoughts: Actually was a pretty good match, Serpentico tried his best.
Rating: 3

37. "Legit" Leyla Hirsch Def Blair Onyx

Thoughts: Very quick squash of poor Blair.
Rating: Squash

38. 2point0 Def Travis Titan & Jason Hotch

Thoughts: very quick. Great to see 2point0
Rating: Squash

39. The Bunny Def Sierra

Thoughts: Another quick squash. Bunny is so hot
Rating: Squash

40. Tay Conti Def Heather Reckless

Thoughts: Tay Conti gave Heather the business real quick. Tay looking great.
Rating: Squash

41. QT Marshall Def Evil Uno

Thoughts: Pretty decent match. Nothing ground breaking, but fun.
Rating: 2.5

42. Pac Def Matt Sydal

Thoughts: Could have been a very good match, but with outside distraction of Andrade it wasn't as good. Had some good spots in it.
Rating: 2.5

 

[Necro]

AEW Dark Elevation 8/31/2021

43. Daniel Garcia Def Tylor Sullivan

Thoughts: Man I love that sharpshooter, and man Garcia is becoming one of my new favorites. Love his intensity
Rating: Squash

44. Jora Johl W/Matt Hardy Def Kal Herro

Thoughts: Really nothing going on here. Dug Kal's fanny pack though.
Rating: Squash

45. Emi Sakura Def Ashley D'Amboise

Thoughts: Ashley showed some promise in this match. I love watching Emi in the ring.
Rating: Squash

46. Nyla Rose & Diamante w/ Vickie Guerrero Def Julia Hart & Big Swole

Thoughts: Not a bad match, These two tag teams had pretty good chemistry, and it was fun to watch.
Rating: 2.5

47. Dante Martin Def Adam Grace

Thoughts: Very quick squash. Dante taking care of business
Rating: Squash

48. Thunder Rosa Def Laynie Luck

Thoughts: Thunder took a little time, and got the job done quickly.
Rating: Squash

49. Anthony Bowens Def Brian Cage

Thoughts: Hook was basically the star of this segment. Pretty quick, but fun match.
Rating: Squash

50. Hikaru Shida Def Heather Reckless

Thoughts: This is the second match I've seen Heather in, she's pretty fun. Shida didn't break a sweat.
Rating: Squash

51. Sammy Guevara & Fuego Del Sol Def Chaos Project

Thoughts: Pretty good main event. Loving everyone in there.Sammy lifting Luther was pretty amazing haha. Love Sammy & Fuego together.
Rating: 3

Final Show Thoughts Love Eddie busting Tony's balls. Tony gets pissed lmao.

 

[Necro]

Tokyo Joshi 2021 Summer: Step And A Step 8/21/2021


52. Maki Ito & Raku def. Arisu Endo & Hikari Noa

Thoughts: Pretty solid match Raku is still a bit green, but wasn't that bad. They had a good match
Rating: 3

53. Mirai Maiumi def. Kaya Toribami

Thoughts: Decent match, Kaya is still very green. She moves a bit awkwardly in the ring. Love Mirai.
Rating: 2.5


54. Six Woman Tag Team match – Marika Kobashi, Rika Tatsumi & Yuki Kamifuku def. BAKURETSU Sisters (Nodoka Tenma & Yuki Aino)Haruna Neko

Thoughts: Really hard six woman tag. Everyone did a great job, and the match had a great pace.
Rating: 3.5

55. Hyper Misao & Nao Kakuta def. Pom Harajuku & Yuka Sakazaki

Thoughts: Another excellent match, also pretty hard hitting. Really enjoyed it
Rating: 3.5


56 Six Woman Tag Team match – Miu Watanabe, Mizuki & Shoko Nakajima def. Miyu Yamashita, Moka Miyamoto & Suzume

Thoughts: Really great main event. Really enjoyed everything about it.
Rating: 4