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[2017-12-11-WWE-Raw] Roman Reigns vs Cesaro


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Superb match. Those two had a great singles match prior to Survivor Series '15, and this one managed to surpass that.

 

Cesaro as a heel is much more intense and ruthless, and combined with Roman's usually great selling, makes for a very strong showing for both parts. Loved Reigns using stuff like Magistral Cradles because he couldn't rely as much on his power moves due to the arm work, or how that 1st Superman Punch looked not as effective.

 

Roman is one of the most consistent workers WWE has seen in a while.

 

 

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Meltzer said this match was 90% Cesaro but I have no idea what he's on about. His offence was impactful the the arm targeting was great but Roman's selling and willingness to take nasty bumps (like the swing into the barricade or his always brutal shoulder bump to the post) gave Cesaro's attacks a further level of meaning and impact that wouldn't have been there had he been working the other two Shield guys for example. A few weeks ago there was a debate on Twitter about who was WWE worker of the year but this IC open challenge run from Reigns means I think he smokes all the other contenders. Just excellent matches week after week, of which I think this was the best so far.

 

****1/4

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I love their 2015 match, but this one COMPLETELY smoked it. SMOKED it. An instant classic that is on the shortlist of the best best TV matches of all-time; Reigns was great, selling super well & of course looking great with all of his offense. Cesaro on the other hand proved why he still definitely is one of the best wrestlers in the world - he hasn't had any standout performances this year, but this certainly was one. Actually I'd say it's my favorite Cesaro performance of ALL-TIME - he has had a few better MATCHES (vs. Zayn, Regal, Danielson), but this is his best PERFORMANCE ever, as far as I am concerned. His attack on Reigns' arm blew me away - super aggressive & focused; simply just ON POINT. Goddamn amazing stuff all around. Classic match. ****1/2

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Yep... great stuff here. I don't have a lot to add to this. I loved the arm work Cesaro was doing. I loved the reverses and they way they moved through the match. I knew well and good Reigns was winning, but they had me. That is the sign of good storytelling. The homestretch was tremendous. I would agree that both men deserve a lot of credit for this and it was really a top Cesaro showing

 

****1/4

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