Tenryu & Kawada vs. Hansen & Gordy (RWTL 88) | Walking the Kings Road - Episode 1 Joseph Montecillo 2026-09-20 | Tenryu & Kawada vs. Hansen & Gordy (RWTL 88) | Walking the Kings Road - Episode 1
Jon Moxley is one of the 100 greatest wrestlers ever. #wrestling #aew #jonmoxley Joseph Montecillo 2025-08-11 | ...
The Greatest Ric Flair Performance Ever Joseph Montecillo 2025-07-24 | #prowrestling #videoessay Ric Flair is one of the greatest pro wrestlers of all time, and his greatest performance might just be one of his most unhinged and psychotic against Ricky Morton inside of a cage. FULL MATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=BNh6ZWsBpYsjosephmontecillo.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessTwitch: twitch.tv/josephweirdness BIG EGGbigegg.substack.comTwitter: twitter.com/thateggsobigIca de LeonFor inquiries, email deleonica16@gmail.com Background Loopyoutu.be/ZG75e7zQmSIMUSIC"Driven"Produced by Danya VodovozRoyalty Free Musicyoutu.be/M7nGkU5aOqc
Aja Kong is the Greatest Womens Wrestler of All Time Joseph Montecillo 2025-06-29 | Aja Kong was one of the greatest wrestlers of all time by the time she turned 25 in 1995. Now, 30 years later, I go over the legacy she's left behind in the ring to see how she compares with the all-timers. Is she truly the greatest ever?ADDENDUM: I listed the wrong date for the last recommended essential Aja match. The Satomura match I'm citing is from 10/26/08. josephmontecillo.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessTwitch: twitch.tv/josephweirdness BIG EGGbigeggwrestling.com00:00 Intro00:52 Title Sequence by SamTheVAMod02:21 Intro & methodology06:14 Longevity15:12 Aja Kong is an all-timer in the ring23:02 Aja is so much more versatile than she seems34:26 Aja is one of the most charismatic wrestlers ever40:01 Aja amidst the all-timers50:42 Conclusion55:42 EndcardSamTheVAModtwitter.com/SamTheVAModtwitch.tv/SamTheVAModIca de LeonFor inquiries, email deleonica16@gmail.com Special Thanks ToCharlesKadaveriFujiwara SmirkEddie KingstonAlexMUSIC"Jungle Emperor" by Yoshio Nomura, Dennis Gunn "Much Better" by Sarah, The Illstrumentalist "The Final Boss" by DonVayei"Back at It" by Dyalla"Little Break" by Chillpeach"In Dreamland" by Chillpeach"Flakes" by Jobii"Oh My" by Patrick Patrikios"Laidback" by Straizo
2024 | The Years Best in Wrestling Joseph Montecillo 2025-02-12 | #Bestof2024 #YearEndAwards #VideoEssaysIt's the annual year end awards! 2024 ended up being one of the better years of the decade so what's the best of the best as the event of the year, promotion of the year, tag team of the year, match of the year, and wrestler of the year! ADDENDUM: #10 MOTY entry is from ROH not DDTjosephmontecillo.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessTwitch: twitch.tv/josephweirdness BIG EGGbigeggwrestling.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bigeggwrestling.bsky.social 00:00:00 Intro00:00:31 Title Sequence by SamTheVAMod00:01:33 A Year of High Peaks00:05:02 Event of the Year00:08:19 Promotion of the Year00:10:47 Tag Team of the Year00:12:48 Top 20 Matches of the Year00:57:18 Input Over Output01:00:06 Top 20 Wrestlers of the Year01:39:18 OutroSamTheVAModtwitch.tv/samthevamod twitter.com/samthevamod MUSIC"Vinyla Skies" by Dusty Decks"The Emptiness Machine" by Linkin Park"Rest Your Head" by G Mills
Nigel McGuinness vs. Bryan Danielson Part IV | Coda Joseph Montecillo 2024-10-06 | For one final time, Nigel McGuinness called his shot on the "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson. After over a decade apart, retirements for both men, and now finding themselves on new ground, one of the most iconic rivalries of the 2000s independents finally resolved with this last encounter.Thumbnail image by Scott Leshjosephmontecillo.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessTwitch: twitch.tv/josephweirdness BIG EGGbigegg.substack.comTwitter: twitter.com/thateggsobigSamTheVAModtwitter.com/SamTheVAModtwitch.tv/SamTheVAMod
I watch one of the greatest shoot style matches ever. Joseph Montecillo 2024-09-17 | From my August 17, 2024 stream on Twitch. Watching and reacting to one of the greatest shoot style matches in history: Masakatsu Funaki vs. Tatsuo Nakano from UWF, July 24, 1989.FULL REVIEW: josephmontecillo.com/2024/08/18/masakatsu-funaki-vs-tatsuo-nakano-uwf-fighting-square-hakata-7-24-89josephmontecillo.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessTwitch: twitch.tv/josephweirdness BIG EGGbigegg.substack.comTwitter: twitter.com/thateggsobig
2024 | Mid-Year Wrestling Awards Joseph Montecillo 2024-09-02 | Taken from my August 26, 2024 stream. I go over my (much delayed) picks for the best in wrestling at the midyear in the following categories: Event of the Year, Promotion of the Year, Tag Team of the Year, Top 5 Matches of the Year, Top 5 Wrestlers of the Year, and Input Over Output!josephmontecillo.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessTwitch: twitch.tv/josephweirdness BIG EGGbigeggwrestling.comTwitter: twitter.com/thateggsobig
Misawa vs. The Pillars | Walking the Kings Road - Episode 18 Joseph Montecillo 2024-07-24 | #AJPW #videoessay #kingsroad In his second Triple Crown Title reign, Mitsuharu Misawa would spend 1995 fending off his fellow Heavenly Kings: Toshiaki Kawada, Akira Taue, and Kenta Kobashi. Meanwhile, the Pillars tag rematch to conclude their series in the Real World Tag League.josephmontecillo.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessTwitch: twitch.tv/josephweirdness BIG EGGbigegg.substack.comTwitter: twitter.com/thateggsobigSamTheVAModtwitter.com/SamTheVAModtwitch.tv/SamTheVAMod00:00 Intro00:32 IQWrestler Title Sequence01:44 Misawa vs. Kawada (7/24/95)10:32 Misawa vs. Taue (9/10/95) 14:05 Holy Demon Army vs. Misawa/Kobashi (10/15/95) 18:34 Misawa vs. Kobashi (10/25/95)23:11 RWTL '95 Final (12/9/95)26:49 ConclusionMATCHES DISCUSSEDMitsuharu Misawa vs. Toshiaki Kawada (7/24/95)Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Akira Taue (9/10/95)Holy Demon Army vs. Misawa/Kobashi (10/15/95)Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Kenta Kobashi (10/25/95)Holy Demon Army vs. Misawa/Kobashi (12/9/95)MUSIC"In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins"After Life" by Khronos"Cool Revenge" by Jeremy Blake"Iron Fist" by DJ Williams"I Know U Know" by Xavy Rusan"Tiger's Blood" by DJ Williams"Nothing Too Serious" by Matt Large"Turquoise Waves" by Sarah The Illstrumentalist
Where is Walking the Kings Road Episode 17? Joseph Montecillo 2024-07-23 | RIGHT HERE: bigegg.substack.com/p/mitsuharu-misawa-and-kenta-kobashiMy apologies for any inconvenience on this front. I really do wish I could just keep it on YouTube.josephmontecillo.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessTwitch: twitch.tv/josephweirdness BIG EGGbigegg.substack.comTwitter: twitter.com/thateggsobig
Daniel Makabe Talks Backyard Wrestling, Message Boards, and His Upcoming Retirement Match Joseph Montecillo 2024-07-10 | Daniel Makabe joined me on stream to discuss his career in backyard wrestling, his time as a fan on the Death Valley Driver boards, this final year in wrestling, and his upcoming retirement match against Kevin Ku at the 2024 Scenic City Invitational.josephmontecillo.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessTwitch: twitch.tv/josephweirdness BIG EGGbigegg.substack.comTwitter: twitter.com/thateggsobig
Kevin Ku Talks DPW and Daniel Makabes Retirement Match Joseph Montecillo 2024-06-16 | I sat down with Kevin Ku on my Twitch stream recently to talk about his year of dream matches with the likes of the Astronauts and Miyu Yamashita, the run he's been having with Deadlock Pro Wrestling, and the upcoming bout against a retiring Daniel Makabe!josephmontecillo.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessTwitch: twitch.tv/josephweirdness BIG EGGbigegg.substack.comTwitter: twitter.com/thateggsobig
Chris Hero on learning from longer matches in IWA:MS Joseph Montecillo 2024-05-07 | Chris Hero talks about how Ian Rotten provided him and other wrestlers the room to grow and fail in longer matches.
I show my girlfriend Samoa Joe vs. Necro Butcher Joseph Montecillo 2024-04-28 | To celebrate 50 subscribers on Twitch, Ica de Leon volunteered to go on stream with Joseph to watch pro wrestling! In the main event of the stream, she watched the famous Samoa Joe vs. Necro Butcher match from IWA:MS! Here are highlights of her experience!Subscribe to the Twitch channel for full VODs including Ica's whole morning watching pro wrestling! At 150 subscribers, I will do a watchalong with ACTION Wrestling's DEAN~!!!FULL MATCH HERE: youtube.com/watch?v=mMU5S9VHhJMjosephmontecillo.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessTwitch: twitch.tv/josephweirdness BIG EGGbigegg.substack.comTwitter: twitter.com/thateggsobigMUSIC"Boom Bap Flick" by Quincas Moreira
POV: Your boyfriend found out Adam Priest might have won a title. Joseph Montecillo 2024-04-27 | In the middle of a 50 subscriber special on Twitch, I was told that Adam Priest might have won the IWTV Title. So I celebrated the only way I know, and nobody could judge me.
Chris Hero Talks Advice for Young Wrestlers and Accepts a Challenge for His Pro Wres Mixtape Joseph Montecillo 2024-04-10 | I spoke to Chris Hero in the lead up to his produce show: Chris Hero's Pro Wres Mixtape! We talk advice from veterans, tape study, and announce matches for the show! For more interviews and streams, be sure to follow and subscribe on Twitch!josephmontecillo.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessTwitch: twitch.tv/josephweirdness BIG EGGbigegg.substack.comTwitter: twitter.com/thateggsobigCHRIS HEROTwitter: twitter.com/ChrisHeroWEST COAST PRO PRESENTS CHRIS HERO'S PRO WRES MIXTAPEStreaming live at @westcoastprowrestling twitter.com/WCProOfficial
I reviewed every CM Punk match in 2023. Joseph Montecillo 2024-04-01 | #CMPunk #VideoEssay Thumbnail image by Ryan LocoI decided around July that I was fascinated enough by CM Punk's week-to-week match output that I'd review every single match of his that made tape in 2023. Luckily, there's footage out there of every single one. So here it is, I review every CM Punk match in 2023.josephmontecillo.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessTwitch: twitch.tv/josephweirdness BIG EGGbigegg.substack.comTwitter: twitter.com/thateggsobig00:00 Intro02:02 SamTheVAMod Title Sequence09:34 w/FTR vs. Samoa Joe, Juice Robinson, & Jay White (AEW 6/17/23)12:48 w/FTR & Ricky Starks vs. Bullet Club Gold (AEW 6/24/23)15:53 vs. Satoshi Kojima (AEW 6/25/23)18:26 vs. Samoa Joe (AEW 7/8/23)20:54 vs. Ricky Starks (AEW 7/15/23)24:44 w/Darby Allin vs. Ricky Starks & Christian Cage (AEW 7/22/23)27:31 vs. Ricky Starks (AEW 8/5/23)30:40 w/FTR vs. House of Black (AEW 8/12/23)32:06 w/Sting, Darby Allin, & HOOK vs. Jay White, Swerve Strickland, Brian Cage, & Luchasaurus (AEW 8/26/23)33:42 vs. Samoa Joe (AEW 8/27/23)38:05 vs. Dominik Mysterio (WWE 12/26/23)39:42 vs. Dominik Mysterio (WWE 12/30/23)42:17 Conclusion44:26 EndcardIQWrestleryoutube.com/c/IQWrestlertwitter.com/IQWrestlerSamTheVAModtwitch.tv/samthevamodtwitter.com/SamTheVAModMUSIC“Champagne Supernova” by Oasis“Karen's Tune” by Matt Large“Marbled” by Dusty Decks“From the South” by Sarah, the Instrumentalist“Nilly Willy” by Yung Logos“The Take Down” by DJ Williams“BSC State of Mind” by Squadda B“Iron Fist” by DJ Williams“Illusions” by Anno Domino Beats“Interchange” by Public Memory“Ringside” by Dyalla“To Pass Time” by Godmode
Voices of Wrestling Top 100 Matches of 2023 REACTION (20,000 SUBSCRIBER SPECIAL) Joseph Montecillo 2024-02-07 | As voted on by everyone on my YouTube page, the 20,000 subscriber special of choice is an unscripted reaction to the VOW Top 100 Matches of 2023! josephmontecillo.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessVOW Top 100 2023: voicesofwrestling.com/category/vow-latest/columns/2023-match-of-the-year2023 | The Year's Best in Wrestling: youtu.be/9Lsf_md0-Zs 00:00:00 Intro00:05:02 My ballot00:07:32 Sadness Village00:15:36 Matches #100-7600:23:29 Matches #75-5100:35:33 Matches #50-2600:53:54 Matches #25-1101:06:09 Matches #10-101:28:23 EndcardMUSIC"Flakes" by Jobii
2023 | The Years Best in Wrestling Joseph Montecillo 2024-01-24 | #Bestof2023 #YearEndAwards #VideoEssaysIt's the annual year end awards! Let's find out what stood out in 2023 as the event of the year, promotion of the year, tag team of the year, match of the year, and wrestler of the year! Thumbnail photo by @iwanohoumei CORRECTION: The photo used at the #19 MOTY section is actually by Ryan Loco, not Scott Lesh. josephmontecillo.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessBIG EGGbigegg.substack.comTwitter: twitter.com/thateggsobig00:00:00 Intro00:00:39 IQWrestler Title Sequence00:01:33 The Year of GAHHHHHHH00:04:25 Event of the Year00:06:31 Promotion of the Year00:08:51 Tag Team of the Year00:10:19 Top 20 Matches of the Year00:53:56 Input Over Output00:58:21 Top 20 Wrestlers of the Year01:38:52 EndcardIQWrestleryoutube.com/c/IQWrestlertwitter.com/IQWrestlerSamTheVAModtwitch.tv/samthevamodtwitter.com/SamTheVAModPhil Schneider's Interview with Eddie Kingston: theringer.com/2023/4/1/23666008/eddie-kingston-roh-supercard-of-honor-claudio-castagnoli-feud-interviewMUSIC"All That" by bensound.com"Episodes" by Matt Large"Acquiesce" by Oasis"Rest Your Head by G Mills
El Hijo del Santo & Villano IV vs. Angel Blanco Jr & El Hijo del Solitario | Secret Santo 2023 Joseph Montecillo 2023-12-24 | This year's Secret Santo takes on the bloody TXT tag from 2012: El Hijo del Santo & Villano IV vs. Angel Blanco Jr & El Hijo del Solitario! It's a heated affair paving the path for an apuesta, so blood must be spilled! josephmontecillo.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloFB: facebook.com/TheJosephMontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessSamTheVAModtwitch.tv/SamTheVAModtwitter.com/SamTheVAModMUSIC"Silent Night (Instrumental Jazz) by E's Jammy Jams"Engel" by Rammstein"Slipping Away" by Dyalla
PREVIEW: Chris Hero vs. Timothy Thatcher | A Rivalry Breakdown (VIDEO NOW ON WEST COAST PRO) Joseph Montecillo 2023-11-14 | FULL VIDEO OUT NOW: youtu.be/9-tWXQO6EXsOn November 17th, at West Coast Pro Whiplash, Chris Hero makes his highly anticipated in-ring return against Timothy Thatcher. For @westcoastprowrestling, I broke down all their past matches from EVOLVE to PROGRESS in the 2010s! josephmontecillo.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloFB: facebook.com/TheJosephMontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessWest Coast Pro WrestlingTwitter: twitter.com/WCProOfficial YouTube: @westcoastprowrestling Thumbnail photo by Mark JohnstonTwitter: twitter.com/luchatographer
Athena vs. Willow Nightingale x Asuka vs. Ember Moon | Rising Moon, Fallen Goddess Joseph Montecillo 2023-07-26 | #VideoEssay At ROH Death Before Dishonor, Willow Nightingale suffered a devastating loss to Women's World Champion Athena. After the heartbreaking result, an old rivalry came to mind, featuring none other than Athena herself, then known as Ember Moon. Here's how Asuka vs. Ember Moon parallels the path of Athena vs. Willow Nightingale.josephmontecillo.wordpress.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloFB: facebook.com/TheJosephMontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessMUSIC (in order of appearance)"Two Moons" by Bobby Richards"Falling from Grace" by White Hex"To Pass Time" by Godmode"Faultlines" by Asher Fulero"Athena" by Plush
2023 | Midyear Awards in Wrestling Joseph Montecillo 2023-07-15 | #MOTY #WOTY #videoessay Six months are down in the year so let's celebrate the very best of wrestling so far! I'll go through my Event of the Year, Promotion of the Year, Tag Team of the Year, Top 5 Wrestlers of the Year, and Top 5 Matches of the Year.josephmontecillo.wordpress.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloFB: facebook.com/TheJosephMontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessSamTheVAModtwitch.tv/samthevamod twitter.com/SamTheVAMod Thumbnail photo by Scott Lesh00:00 Intro00:24 Event of the Year01:41 Promotion of the Year03:25 Tag Team of the Year04:30 Top 5 Matches of the Year (in chronological order)08:58 Input Over Output12:20 Top 5 Wrestlers of the Year 18:00 EndcardMUSIC"All That" by bensound.com "Lookout" by SINY
A History of Madison Eagles vs. Nicole Matthews Joseph Montecillo 2023-02-21 | #SHIMMER #videoessay Between 2013 and 2015, Nicole Matthews and Madison Eagles were frenemies turned bitter rivals in the most influential women's promotion in North America, SHIMMER. I spoke to both Madison and Nicole to break down their famed rivalry.josephmontecillo.wordpress.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessBIG EGGbigegg.substack.comTwitter: twitter.com/thateggsobig00:00:00 Intro00:02:00 Title Sequence00:03:35 A Brief Intro to SHIMMER00:08:12 Early Days of Madison vs. Nicole00:11:11 Heelfest 201300:18:04 The Coffee Era00:21:49 Worst Best Friends00:30:28 The Title Change00:36:35 Madison's Path to Revenge00:40:25 The First Title Match00:47:23 The Final Chapter00:53:19 "What did this Feud Mean to You?"00:56:16 Where are They Now?00:59:52 Conclusion01:01:21 EndcardSamTheVAModtwitch.tv/samthevamod twitter.com/SamTheVAMod MUSIC“Monroe” by Lakey Inspired“Prelude 12/21” by AFI“jazz personality” by Sarah, The Illstrumentalist“Bonafide Bars” by Dusty Decks“High Drama” by Matt Large“Hot Coffee” by Patrick Patrikios“Wellington Coffee Shop” by Dyalla“Nilly Willy” by Yung Logos“Way to Roll” by Audio Hertz“All I Am” by Dyalla“BSC State of Mind” by Squadda B“Teasing the King” by Nathan Moore“Iron Fist” by DJ Williams“Lazy Walk” by Cheel“North Oakland Extasy” by Squadda B“Interchange” by Public Memory“Awaken” by Twuan
2022 | The Years Best in Wrestling Joseph Montecillo 2023-01-24 | It's that time of the year again when I list my favorites of the year that's passed Event of the Year, Promotion of the Year, Tag Team of the Year, Match of the Year, and Wrestler of the Year! josephmontecillo.wordpress.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessBIG EGGbigegg.substack.comTwitter: twitter.com/thateggsobig00:00:00 Intro00:00:17 Title Sequence by SamTheVAMod00:01:01 A Year of Frustration00:04:52 Event of the Year00:06:42 Promotion of the Year00:10:48 Tag Team of the Year00:12:41 Top 20 Matches of the Year00:47:05 Top 20 Wrestlers of the Year01:30:04 EndcardCherry Chase Video: youtu.be/zu00ujICeCMSamTheVAModtwitch.tv/samthevamod twitter.com/SamTheVAMod Thumbnail photo by Scott LeshMUSIC“All That” by bensound.com“Change Your Heart or Die” by The Midnight“Carte Blanche” by Matt Large“Rest Your Head” by G Mills
Trevor Lee vs. Brad Attitude | Secret Santo Joseph Montecillo 2022-12-21 | #SecretSanto #VideoEssay At the behest of Chris O'Brien, I joined in a Secret Santo project this year along with fellow YouTubers Andos, CherryChase, Nova, and PWO. PWO drew my name for this and gifted me the Trevor Lee vs. Brad Attitude title match from CWF Mid-Atlantic to review on my channel! Be sure to check out everyone else's Secret Santo videos in their channels below!Trevor Lee vs. Brad Attitude Feud Recap: youtube.com/watch?v=iOdW0M4_yXsThe Match: youtube.com/watch?v=V_0-WhH4tpQjosephmontecillo.wordpress.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloFB: facebook.com/TheJosephMontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessSamTheVAModtwitch.tv/samthevamodtwitter.com/SamTheVAModSECRET SANTOSWatch all Secret Santo videos here:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLF0MUxnZMgINvEUGLoU3pEQ7I9vYEHqC Chris O'Brien: @chrisobrien9980 PWO: @prowrestlingoutsider727 Andos: @andos638 CherryChase: @CherryChase Nova: @NovaCVO Santo art by: twitter.com/puzzled_orcaMUSICMerry Had A Little Christmas - JobiiCalm & Collected - Matt LargeHop the Turnstile - peerlessInsomniac - Matt LargeShotgunning Eggnog - Timothy Infinite
Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Akira Taue (4/15/95) | Walking the Kings Road - Episode 16 Joseph Montecillo 2022-12-04 | #KingsRoad #videoessay 1995 would see Toshiaki Kawada have a disappointing first reign highlighted by two one-hour draws within a week of each other. But AJPW's star would rise again through the 1995 Champion Carnival, and the eventual final pitting Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Akira Taue.josephmontecillo.wordpress.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloFB: facebook.com/TheJosephMontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessSamTheVAModtwitch.tv/samthevamodtwitter.com/SamTheVAMod00:00 Intro00:48 Kawada's Reign08:39 The 95 Carnival Block Stage16:26 The Carnival Final22:23 Conclusion23:22 EndcardMATCHES DISCUSSEDToshiaki Kawada vs. Kenta Kobashi (1/19/95)Mitsuharu Misawa & Kenta Kobashi vs. Holy Demony Army (1/24/95)Toshiaki Kawada vs. Stan Hansen (3/4/95)Toshiaki Kawada vs. Jun Akiyama (3/21/95)Akira Taue vs. Kenta Kobashi (3/21/95)Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Kenta Kobashi (3/26/95)Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Toshiaki Kawada (4/6/95)Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Jun Akiyama (4/8/95)Toshiaki Kawada vs. Akira Taue (4/8/95)Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Akira Taue (4/12/95)Toshiaki Kawada vs. Kenta Kobashi (4/13/95)Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Akira Taue (4/15/95)MUSIC“After Life” by Khronos“Twisting” by Kevin McLeod“Ice Flow” by Kevin McLeod“Twisting” by Kevin McLeod“Tiger’s Blood” by DJ Williams“Flakes” by Jobii
Crush Gals | Evaluating the GWE Case Joseph Montecillo 2022-11-17 | #CrushGals #GWE #videoessay The Crush Gals are one of the most influential tag teams of all time, and thus Chigusa Nagayo & Lioness Asuka are often in the conversation as being two of the greatest wrestlers ever. Just how well do their respective cases stack up? Can they make a list of the 100 Greatest Wrestlers Ever? 00:00 Title Sequence by SamTheVAMod02:17 Introduction and Methodology 05:49 Longevity and the AJW Mandatory Retirement08:56 Crush Gals as a Tag Team18:11 Lioness Asuka and Consistency22:47 Chigusa Nagayo's Development26:34 Stylistic and In-Ring Criticisms of Peak Crush Gals28:55 Crush Gals Explode! 32:12 Chigusa After the Peak36:19 Lioness Asuka After the Peak38:58 Conclusion and Recommended Viewing42:16 Endcardjosephmontecillo.wordpress.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloFB: facebook.com/TheJosephMontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessBIG EGGbigegg.substack.comtwitter.com/thateggsobigSamTheVAModtwitch.tv/samthevamodtwitter.com/SamTheVAModRNKF Shirtstwitter.com/RNKFshirtsinstagram.com/rnkfshirtsMUSIC“Rolling Sabot” by Crush Gals“Time Flies” by Twuan“Golden Skin” by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist “Put It Down” by Amber Spill“Looking Back” by Twuan“Still Ballin’” by Amber Spill“Lookout” by SINY“Different Cities” by Yasumu“The Sound of a Dollar” by DJ Williams“Rooftops” by Twuan
Colette Arrand & Joseph Montecillo Present BIG EGG (Official Trailer) Joseph Montecillo 2022-10-31 | Colette Arrand and myself are starting a new weekly newsletter covering a match every week! We'll each publish an essay about the weekly match for free and follow up with a conversation between us about it for paid subscribers only. SUBSCRIBE NOW! bigegg.substack.comtwitter.com/thateggsobigIQWrestleryoutube.com/c/IQWrestlertwitter.com/IQWrestlerSamTheVAModtwitch.tv/samthevamodtwitter.com/SamTheVAMod
An Interview with DDTs Kazusada Higuchi Joseph Montecillo 2022-09-22 | #DDTPro #Kazusada HiguchiDDT's very own KO-D Openweight Champion and one half of the KO-D Tag Team Champions, Kazusada Higuchi took the time to speak with me about what separates him as a top champion, his new unit HARIMAO, and his upcoming KO-D Title match against Konosuke Takeshita.josephmontecillo.wordpress.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloFB: facebook.com/TheJosephMontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessDDT Prowrestle-universe.comtwitter.com/ddtprotwitter.com/ddtproENGKazusada Higuchitwitter.com/kazusada185cmMUSIC"Blue Boi" by Lakey Inspired
Breaking Down CM Punk vs. Jon Moxley Joseph Montecillo 2022-08-28 | #AEW #videoessay CM Punk vs. Jon Moxley from the August 24th edition of AEW Dynamite has proven to be a divisive match among the pro wrestling fanbase. I thought it was awesome, and in this video I break down why.josephmontecillo.wordpress.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloFB: facebook.com/TheJosephMontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessMUSIC"Gray or Grey" by 91nova
1992 | The Years Best in Wrestling Joseph Montecillo 2022-08-04 | #1992 #videoessay It's time to cover a big year in pro wrestling: 1992! Bret takes the title, Aja unseats Bull, Misawa finally ascends to the Triple Crown. Momentous occasions in every part of the world. Find out my picks for Promotion of the Year, Tag Team of the Year, Match of the Year, and Wrestler of the Year! 00:00:00 Intro00:01:12 IQWrestler Title Sequence00:02:45 A Year of Greatness00:08:32 Promotion of the Year00:12:02 Tag Team of the Year00:13:45 Top 20 Matches of the Year00:49:20 Top 20 Wrestlers of the Year01:28:27 Endcardjosephmontecillo.wordpress.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloFB: facebook.com/TheJosephMontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessWrestleWar 1992 Is Still the Bar for WarGames Matchesfanbyte.com/wrestling/wrestlewar-1992-is-still-the-bar-for-wargames-matchesIQWrestleryoutube.com/c/IQWrestlertwitter.com/IQWrestlerSamTheVAModtwitch.tv/samthevamodtwitter.com/SamTheVAModMUSIC"All That" by bensound.com"Drizzle in Da Hizzle" by Daniel Fridell"Rest Your Head" by G Mills
2022 | Midyear Awards in Wrestling Joseph Montecillo 2022-07-09 | #MOTY #WOTY #VideoEssaySix months are down in the year so let's celebrate the very best of wrestling so far! I'll go through my Event of the Year, Promotion of the Year, Tag Team of the Year, Top 5 Wrestlers of the Year, and Top 5 Matches of the Year.josephmontecillo.wordpress.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloFB: facebook.com/TheJosephMontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessSamTheVAModtwitch.tv/samthevamod twitter.com/SamTheVAMod Thumbnail photo by kimberlasskick 00:00 Intro03:15 Event of the Year04:30 Promotion of the Year05:58 Tag Team of the Year07:31 Top 5 Matches of the Year (in chronological order)12:01 Top 5 Wrestlers of the Year17:48 EndcardMUSIC"All That" by bensound.com "Lookout" by SINY
The Only Yoshiaki Fujiwara vs. Genichiro Tenryu Match Joseph Montecillo 2022-05-08 | #VideoEssay #WARIn 1997, Genichiro Tenryu and Yoshiaki Fujiwara would clash in their first and only ever singles encounter in a tournament for the inaugural J1 Heavyweight Championship. They spend it hitting hard and hitting hard and hitting hard. It rocks.josephmontecillo.wordpress.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloFB: facebook.com/TheJosephMontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessBrock Hates Wrestlingbrockhateswrestling.wordpress.comMUSIC"Tiger's Blood" by DJ Williams
CM Punk vs. Dustin Rhodes | Naturally the Best Joseph Montecillo 2022-04-22 | #AEW #VideoEssayOn the April 20, 2022 edition of AEW Dynamite, CM Punk and Dustin Rhodes wrestled one of the best matches of the year. In this video, I break down what made the match so great and how two masters of the craft create magic.josephmontecillo.wordpress.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloFB: facebook.com/TheJosephMontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessMUSIC"Tumbleweed Texas" by Chris Haugen
The Myth of Jericho | Arguing Against Chris Jericho as the GOAT Joseph Montecillo 2022-03-11 | #VideoEssay #ChrisJericho #GOATIn recent years, there's been an idea floating about the Chris Jericho might just be the GOAT, the greatest wrestler of all time. I don't think he is. So I watched 97 of his matches to talk about why.josephmontecillo.wordpress.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloFB: facebook.com/TheJosephMontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdness00:00:00 Title Sequence by SamTheVAMod00:02:13 Introduction, Methodology, and Disclaimers00:05:35 How Did We Get Here?00:11:51 Chris Jericho is Not a GOAT Level Worker00:34:14 A Quick Addendum on Chris Jericho vs. Eddie Kingston00:36:24 Chris Jericho Has Been Doing the Same Promo for 20 Years...and it Kind of Sucks! 00:50:08 Chris Jericho's Reinventions are Only Skin Deep01:04:15 Conclusion aka I Would Like to Go Back to Studying Other Wrestlers Now01:09:11 EndcardSamTheVAModtwitch.tv/samthevamod twitter.com/SamTheVAMod Bri instagram.com/briandthemoontwitter.com/themoonandbriTHE VOICES OF JERICHOAndosyoutube.com/channel/UCG8LrAWnTjdcaP2k3MQTYJAtwitter.com/Andosman94Cherry Chaseyoutube.com/channel/UCWrIb79AZNfiuaY7uoQOj8gtwitter.com/CCherryCChaseChris O'Brienyoutube.com/channel/UCjkLxm2INQg1fVSseX0bd1gtwitter.com/chrislovespuroNovayoutube.com/channel/UCXOf5PhXgJRfL7tIi0CFt3Atwitter.com/NovasExploderMUSIC“All the Days” by Mammoth“Numb” by Comodo"Bumfuzzle" - Jobii"Llevame Lejos de Aqui" - Matt Large"Vapor" - Osuku"North Cackalacky" - Sarah, The Illstrumentalist"Waking Up Next To You" - Matt Large"Spaceship in Raleigh" - Sarah, The Illstrumentalist“Contemplation” by Epaktase x j’san“Persist” by less.people
The Triple Crown Shifts | Walking the Kings Road - Episode 15 Joseph Montecillo 2022-02-09 | #AJPW #KingsRoad #VideoEssayWith Mitsuharu Misawa reigning supreme at the top of All Japan for close to two years, his match against "Dr. Death" Steve Williams proves to be his toughest challenge yet. From there, Steve Williams has one of the most compelling Triple Crown Championship reigns yet with defenses against Kenta Kobashi and Toshiaki Kawada.josephmontecillo.wordpress.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloFB: facebook.com/TheJosephMontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdness00:00 Intro00:55 The Ace Falls (7/28/94)05:53 The First Defense (9/3/94)11:37 Kawada Ascends (10/22/94)17:39 Conclusion 20:03 EndcardMATCHES DISCUSSEDMitsuharu Misawa vs. Steve Williams (7/28/94)Steve Williams vs. Kenta Kobashi (9/3/94)Steve Williams vs. Toshiaki Kawada (10/22/94)MUSIC"After Life" by Khronos"Flakes" by Jobii"Time Flies" by Twuan"Roofstops" by Twuan
Reacting to the Voices of Wrestling Top 100 Matches of 2021 Joseph Montecillo 2022-01-29 | Doing a little something different where I do an unscripted bit of reacting to the Voices of Wrestling Top 100 Matches of 2021. It was my first year submitting so I wanted to share my thoughts on the eventual collated results. josephmontecillo.wordpress.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloFB: facebook.com/TheJosephMontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessVOW Top 100 Matches of 2021: voicesofwrestling.com/category/vow-latest/columns/2021-match-of-the-year2021 | The Year's Best in Wrestling: youtu.be/B7VHZyS4NfAChris O'Brien's Favourite Things in Wrestling 2021: youtu.be/3DmVupqNrSEMUSIC"Flakes" by Jobii
2021 | The Years Best in Wrestling Joseph Montecillo 2022-01-15 | #MOTY #WOTY #VideoEssay2021 has come and gone so it’s time to go through the very best that professional wrestling has to over. As usual, I present my Top 20 Wrestlers of the Year, the Top 20 Matches of the Year, and a few other awards in there as well. josephmontecillo.wordpress.com Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecillo FB: facebook.com/TheJosephMontecillo Twitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessFanByte: fanbyte.com/author/jmontecillo 00:00:00 Intro00:00:40 Title Sequence by IQWrestler00:01:24 A Year of Recovery…for Some00:04:54 Event of the Year00:06:42 Promotion of the Year00:09:00 Tag Team of the Year00:10:18 Top 20 Wrestlers of the Year00:45:40 Top 20 Matches of the Year01:21:58 EndcardIQWrestler youtube.com/c/IQWrestler twitter.com/IQWrestler SamTheVAMod twitch.tv/samthevamod twitter.com/SamTheVAMod MUSIC "All That" by bensound.com "Snake Plant” by Jobii"Rest Your Head" by G Mills
I review matches chosen by my collaborators (10,000 SUBSCRIBER SPECIAL) Joseph Montecillo 2021-10-29 | #VideoEssay #10KSubsTo celebrate reaching 10,000 subscribers I wanted to celebrate some of my wonderful collaborators by reviewing matches that they handpicked for me! So here are nine short reviews of matches selected by the wonderful people who helped bring my channel to where it is today.00:00 Intro00:32 SamTheVAMod03:36 IQWrestler06:16 Forrest Sowa09:23 Sooplex11:35 Chris O'Brien14:19 Reload Last Save17:30 RNKF Shirts20:40 Quentin Moody23:45 Jamesie29:18 Outrojosephmontecillo.wordpress.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloFB: facebook.com/TheJosephMontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessMATCHES DISCUSSED (in chronological order)Tatsumi Fujinami vs. Antonio Inoki (NJPW 8/8/88)Chamber of Horrors (WCW 10/27/91)Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart (WWF 3/20/94)Aja Kong vs. KAORU (GAEA 2/13/00)Doug Williams vs. American Dragon (FWA 6/22/03)Kazuyuki Fujita vs. Katsuyori Shibata (NJPW 7/19/04)Edge vs. Undertaker (WWE 6/1/08)Arisa Hoshiki vs. Tam Nakano (STARDOM 6/16/19)Stadium Stampede I (AEW 5/24/20)SamTheVAModtwitch.tv/samthevamodtwitter.com/SamTheVAModIQWrestleryoutube.com/c/IQWrestlertwitter.com/IQWrestlerForrest Sowayoutube.com/c/ForrestSowatwitter.com/ForrestFBabySooplex twitter.com/Sooplexxyoutube.com/c/TylerKunWilliamstiktok.com/SooplexChris O'Brienyoutube.com/channel/UCjkLxm2INQg1fVSseX0bd1gtwitter.com/chrislovespuroReloadLastSavereloadlastsave.comtwitter.com/RealHintKeepertwitch.tv/ReloadLastSaveRNKF Shirtstwitter.com/RNKFshirtsinstagram.com/rnkfshirtsQuentin Moodytwitter.com/qt_moodytwitter.com/QandTaretwitter.com/wdkwpnJamesietwitter.com/jamesie_2015twitter.com/BootsTrunkstwitter.com/wdkwpnMUSIC“Time Flies” by Twuan“Ice Flow” by Kevin McLeodLink: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4990-kawai-kitsuneLicense: filmmusic.io/standard-license
Lee Moriarty | Five Match Primer Joseph Montecillo 2021-10-02 | #FiveMatchPrimer #TAIGASTYLE #LeeMoriartyLee Moriarty may be one of the most exciting young technicians on the scene today. Here are five matches that can help you get into his work!josephmontecillo.wordpress.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloFB: facebook.com/TheJosephMontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessSamTheVAModtwitch.tv/samthevamodtwitter.com/SamTheVAModSpeedySketchtwitter.com/SpeedySketchVAinstagram.com/speedysketch_va00:00 Intro01:19 Title Sequence02:04 MATCH 103:53 MATCH 205:55 MATCH 307:33 MATCH 409:33 MATCH 511:19 CONCLUSIONMATCHES DISCUSSEDLee Moriarty vs. Alex Shelley (AIW 11/2/19)youtu.be/mk-eN5CZdAsLee Moriarty vs. Wheeler YUTA (BEYOND 7/26/20)youtu.be/sWSB5qLu2VELee Moriarty vs. Travis Huckabee (Limitless 5/7/21)youtu.be/O2XeL80MjKMLee Moriarty vs. Daniel Makabe (SUP 10/9/20)youtu.be/zOVUrH8flOwLee Moriarty vs. Daniel Garcia (Limitless 12/19/20)youtu.be/3BGOmJim1ysMUSIC"Cabana" by [ocean jams]"Break It Off" by PinkPantheress"Ginger Chews" by Dylan Sitts"Teahouse Event" by SINY"The Village Idiot" by justnormal"Quixotic" by Jobii"Cathartic" by [ocean jams]"Golden Hour" Sarah, The Illstrumentalist
Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Toshiaki Kawada (6/3/94) | Walking the Kings Road - Episode 14 Joseph Montecillo 2021-09-10 | #KingsRoad #AJPW #VideoEssay6/3/94 is considered the greatest match of all time in many circles. This title match sees Mitsuharu Misawa vs Toshiaki Kawada in their third match for the Triple Crown Championship. Let's pick apart this well loved match and answer the question: is this the greatest match of all time?josephmontecillo.wordpress.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloFB: facebook.com/TheJosephMontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdness00:00 Title Sequence by IQWrestler01:04 Champion Carnival07:50 World Tag Team Title (5/21/94)11:33 The Match17:22 Did The Right Man Win?19:28 The Legacy of 6/3/9423:28 Conclusion27:59 EndcardMATCHES DISCUSSEDToshiaki Kawada vs. Steve Williams (3/29/94)Kenta Kobashi vs. Stan Hansen (4/10/94)Steve Williams vs. Kenta Kobashi (4/15/94)Toshiaki Kawada vs. Steve Williams (4/16/94)Mitsuharu Misawa/Kenta Kobashi vs. Holy Demon Army (5/21/94)Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Toshiaki Kawada (6/3/94)IQWrestleryoutube.com/c/IQWrestlertwitter.com/IQWrestlerSamTheVAModtwitch.tv/samthevamodtwitter.com/SamTheVAModShining Wizard Designstwitter.com/ShiningWizardDsForrest Sowayoutube.com/c/ForrestSowatwitter.com/ForrestFBabyChris O'Brienyoutube.com/channel/UCjkLxm2INQg1fVSseX0bd1gtwitter.com/chrislovespuroMUSIC“In the Air Tonight” by Phil Collins “Bodies” by kudo“Flakes” by Jobii“After Life” by Khronos“Twisting” by Kevin McLeod“Taargus” by Jobii“Windy City Streets” by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
There Should Be Only One Bryan Danielson vs. Kenny Omega Match Joseph Montecillo 2021-08-21 | #VideoEssay #PWGWith Bryan rumored to soon be arriving to AEW, there is one dream match that many fans have on their minds. I don't want it to. The only Bryan Danielson vs. Kenny Omega match worth existing is the one we already have, a light and fun comedy match from PWG 100. josephmontecillo.wordpress.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloFB: facebook.com/TheJosephMontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessMUSIC"Lost in Time" by amies x softy
Jon Moxley: A Sick Guy | Breaking Down Moxleys Indie Career Joseph Montecillo 2021-08-16 | #JonMoxley #VideoEssayBefore Jon Moxley was AEW World Champion, before Dean Ambrose joined The Shield, a sick guy cut his teeth on the indies and produced great promos and violent deathmatches. Let's take a look Mox's career before the WWE in promotions like HWA, IPW, CZW, and more. josephmontecillo.wordpress.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloFB: facebook.com/TheJosephMontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdness00:00 Intro00:55 Title Sequence by SamTheVAMod02:23 The Early Years06:01 The Psycho Shooter16:21 CZW World Heavyweight Champion22:31 Interlude: A Piece of Comedy from IWA:MS25:09 In the Land of Sapolsky32:11 Conclusion35:05 EndcardProject Watchlist and Ratingsdocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19E6vNprGyCOvaZK7RhHa7c14YJBJv1gyPvsjy6YHpRs/edit?usp=sharingHandwerk Reviews, Jimmy Jacobs vs. Jon Moxleyhandwerkreviews.wordpress.com/2020/02/22/jimmy-jacobs-vs-jon-moxley-dgusa-bushido-code-of-the-warrior-2010-10-29-2010SamTheVAModtwitch.tv/samthevamodtwitter.com/SamTheVAModMUSIC"The Sound of a Dollar" by DJ Williams"Gone Goofy" by Sixteen Wheelers"Different Cities" by Yasumu"Gray or Grey" by _91nova"Bodies" by kudo"Beyond the Dreams" by Hevi x Stuffed Tomato
1991 | The Years Best in Wrestling Joseph Montecillo 2021-06-17 | #MOTY #WOTY #VideoEssayWe continue our dive into 90s by taking a look at the very best of pro wrestling in 1991. It's a bit of a backwards year of regression but there remains a lot to be examined and celebrated. Here's the very best of wrestling in 1991!josephmontecillo.wordpress.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloFB: facebook.com/TheJosephMontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdness00:00:00 Intro00:00:39 IQWrestler Title Sequence00:01:55 A Year of Regression00:05:50 Promotion of the Year00:08:55 Tag Team of the Year00:10:19 Top 20 Matches of the Year00:31:05 Top 20 Wrestlers of the Year01:05:34 EndcardPro Wrestling is Already Cinema, Losers: fanbyte.com/wrestling/professional-wrestling-is-already-cinema-losersIQWrestleryoutube.com/c/IQWrestlertwitter.com/IQWrestlerSamTheVAModtwitch.tv/samthevamodtwitter.com/SamTheVAModMUSIC"All That" by bensound.com"Permanent Record" by Sarah, the Illstrumentalist"Rest Your Head" by G Mills
The Rise of the Holy Demon Army | Walking the Kings Road - Episode 13 Joseph Montecillo 2021-04-10 | #KingsRoad #AJPW #VideoEssayWith Jumbo Tsuruta gone from the top of the All Japan roster, a new enemy was needed to oppose Mitsuharu Misawa. That new antagonist would come in the form of one of the greatest tag teams in the history of professional wrestling: Toshiaki Kawada & Akira Taue, The Holy Demon Army. josephmontecillo.wordpress.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloFB: facebook.com/TheJosephMontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessIQWrestleryoutube.com/c/IQWrestlertwitter.com/IQWrestler00:00 Title Sequence by IQWrestler01:01 The Final Gasp of Tsuruta-gun08:54 The Holy Demon Army's Warpath14:10 The Only Way Out Is Forward23:27 Real World Tag League Finals28:10 Conclusion29:10 EndcardMATCHES DISCUSSEDMisawa & Kawada vs. Taue & Fuchi (2/25/1993)Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Akira Taue (2/28/1993)Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Toshiaki Kawada (3/27/1993)Akira Taue vs. Toshiaki Kawada (4/12/1993)Holy Demon Army vs. Kobashi/Kikuchi (5/14/1993)Holy Demon Army vs. Misawa/Kobashi (6/1/1993)Misawa/Kobashi/Akiyama/Kikuchi vs. Kawada/Taue/Fuchi/Ogawa (7/28/1993)Mitsuharu Misawa vs. Toshiaki Kawada (7/29/1993)Mitsuharu Misawa/Kenta Kobashi vs. Holy Demon Army (12/3/1993)MUSIC"After Life" by Khronos"empty." by Riddiman"Big City" by Caesar Miles"Ice Flow" by Kevin Macleod"Twisting" by Kevin Macleod"Dreams Become Real" by Kevin Macleod"I'm Back" by VintageMan Beats
Hansen vs. Kawada, Hansen vs. Kobashi, Kobashi vs. Williams | Walking the Kings Road - Episode 12 Joseph Montecillo 2021-02-19 | #KingsRoad #AJPW #VideoEssayNot every match fits neatly into extended narrative arcs. Some are simply excellent in their own right, acting as brief moments of respite from the larger stories being told within All Japan. These three matches from 1993 are all excellent in their own right but don't quite fit into the larger story of the year. But let's talk about them anyway.MATCHES DISCUSSEDStan Hansen vs. Toshiaki Kawada (2/28/93)Stan Hansen vs. Kenta Kobashi (7/29/93)Kenta Kobashi vs. Steve Williams (8/31/93)josephmontecillo.wordpress.comKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/josephmontecilloFB: facebook.com/TheJosephMontecilloTwitter: twitter.com/josephweirdnessMUSIC“After Life” by Khronos“Big City” by Caesar Miles“I’m Back” by VINTAGEMAN PRODUKCJA
