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Superstar Sleeze Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 Rey Mysterio vs Finlay - WWE Smackdown 11/09/07 Remember when Cole & JBL were an entertaining commentary team, I do and this match reminded me why they were great. JBL was great praising Finlay's wherewithal during the fog of war and Cole told the story of the match and asked thought-provoking questions to JBL. There was no interminable bickering. JBL even made me laugh when he said "I won't translate what Rey said because I don't use such bad words." If you love a great ass kicking, this match is for you. Finaly opens a can of whoop ass on Rey Mysterio in this TV match after FInlay had a lost stretcher match to Rey at the last PPV. I remember really digging Finlay's WWE run, but I don't remember any standhout matches so I am glad this one was recommended because he ruled the ring in this one. I could not believe how over Finlay was in terms of heel heat! More Finlay Sucks chants than Pro-Rey ones early on. Rey played an absolute pitch perfect babyface for the first 2/3's of the match. He was always fighting back and looking for his openings modulating his selling beautifully to match the events of the match. Finlay was the ultimate bully heel. Rey's downfall was his determination to go fist for fist with the bruising Finlay. Rey landed some good, stiff shots, but that was playing right into Finlay's hand, who could quash any momentum at a moment's notice with a gnarly clothesline. Rey's shine came from using his agility and movement to keep Finlay off balance without his balance Finlay could not smoke him. Rey went back to punches to and Finlay kicked him in the head. Rey was out to prove that he could play Finlay's game and it was not working at all. Rey tried to restart again with a hurricanarana, but Finlay caught him and disaster struck for Rey when he launched into the turnbuckles. Finlay demolished Rey's back. Jumbo Tsuruta-level bodyslam and a nasty Boston Crab. He chucked Rey hard into the barricade. My major malfunction with the match was it felt too disjointed. The transition to Rey's comeback was Rey taking a headfirst shot to an exposed turnbuckle, ref going to fix that, and then Rey dropkicking Finlay when he had the Shillelagh in his hand. Then Rey starts flying around and don't get me wrong his flying around was awesome and definitely energized the crowd, but it did not fit the ass kicking he just received. I think Finlay making a mistake or Rey hitting with the Shillelagh is warranted with a slower build to a high octane comeback. During Rey's comeback, the match is turned on its head with Rey working a smart match with lots of movement and trying to set up the 619 while Finlay is trying to blast Rey. The one thing that redeems the match is the finish. FInlay is able to knock Rey off the top rope during a springboard and hit the Celtic Cross for the win. I like FInlay won after dominating the match and the back psychology played into the finish. Finlay lays down a wicked beatdown including Rey taking my favorite bump his belly first one. It is a tale of two matches, each fleshed out would be great, together it is disjointed. Still highly enjoyable work, check it out! ***1/2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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