michrome (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} michrome) wrote,@ 2005-01-03 14:46:00 |
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Boston card thoughts
The Boston show is quietly shaping up to be really awesome. Judging by who's listed along with some angles on FB I think the final card will be:
Ultimate Endurance: Punk/Corino vs. Strong/Evans vs. Carnage Crew vs. Havana Pitbulls: This should be a ton of fun, probably more fun live than on tape. The Punk/Evans interaction on RoH Gold was super fun, and I imagine Corino and Evans will be neat too. It will come down to Pitbulls and the Gnext team, and I imagine they'll put together a really fun final stretch of nearfalls. Pitbulls retain probably in a fun main event.
Austin Aries vs. Colt Cabana (RoH Title): The last match in Boston they had was bad, but I really think this'll be better. The structure was awful last time. These two seem destined for a cage rematch on the next show so a screwy finish seems likely. Ironically this could be one of the weakest matches on the show.
Homicide vs. American Dragon (Tapout Match): This will be, in all likelihood, the match of the night and RoH's first super great match of 2005. They showed great capability for a brawl at 12/4 and I expect a mix between that and their 4/24 classic here. Probably the longest match of the night, I'd say 25-30 and I'd be letdown if it wasn't ****+
Samoa Joe vs. Nigel Mcguinniss: These 2 had a very good match in IWA, and I think they have a great match in them, but I don't know if we'll see it here. It all depends on whether or not they just have Joe squash Nigel to regain heat post-title loss. Joe has never had a problem giving a lot and retaining heat though, so I suspect Nigel will look good in this.
Alex Shelley vs. Spanky: If there was any real disappointment in 2005, it was probably the stagnation of Shelley in RoH, and it's no fault of his own. The TNA bookings and contract pretty much killed his chances at a push, and he became a JTTS. However with TNA on the ropes and Shelley committed to all upcoming shows, I think 2005 will be a big year for him. This is the hardest match to predict, but I think Spanky wins and a Shelley losing streak is going to lead to a new faction. Of course, I'd personally rather have Shelley win. If Spanky brings his working boots, this could be the second best match of the night. That's a big if these days though.
Special K Wolfpack/Ring Crew Express vs. Special K Hollywood: It's too early to make a call on this Special K explodes feud, so hopefully they put together something nice here.
Josh Daniels/Jay Lethal vs. Outcast Killaz: I thought this would be Rave vs. Lethal, but then I realized Rave wasn't booked for the show. The White and Black Benoit clones unite for victory in what should be a decidedly mediocre match.
Throw on the Foley/Joe stuff, and it would take a Tsunami for this show to go wrong.
The Boston show is quietly shaping up to be really awesome. Judging by who's listed along with some angles on FB I think the final card will be:
Ultimate Endurance: Punk/Corino vs. Strong/Evans vs. Carnage Crew vs. Havana Pitbulls: This should be a ton of fun, probably more fun live than on tape. The Punk/Evans interaction on RoH Gold was super fun, and I imagine Corino and Evans will be neat too. It will come down to Pitbulls and the Gnext team, and I imagine they'll put together a really fun final stretch of nearfalls. Pitbulls retain probably in a fun main event.
Austin Aries vs. Colt Cabana (RoH Title): The last match in Boston they had was bad, but I really think this'll be better. The structure was awful last time. These two seem destined for a cage rematch on the next show so a screwy finish seems likely. Ironically this could be one of the weakest matches on the show.
Homicide vs. American Dragon (Tapout Match): This will be, in all likelihood, the match of the night and RoH's first super great match of 2005. They showed great capability for a brawl at 12/4 and I expect a mix between that and their 4/24 classic here. Probably the longest match of the night, I'd say 25-30 and I'd be letdown if it wasn't ****+
Samoa Joe vs. Nigel Mcguinniss: These 2 had a very good match in IWA, and I think they have a great match in them, but I don't know if we'll see it here. It all depends on whether or not they just have Joe squash Nigel to regain heat post-title loss. Joe has never had a problem giving a lot and retaining heat though, so I suspect Nigel will look good in this.
Alex Shelley vs. Spanky: If there was any real disappointment in 2005, it was probably the stagnation of Shelley in RoH, and it's no fault of his own. The TNA bookings and contract pretty much killed his chances at a push, and he became a JTTS. However with TNA on the ropes and Shelley committed to all upcoming shows, I think 2005 will be a big year for him. This is the hardest match to predict, but I think Spanky wins and a Shelley losing streak is going to lead to a new faction. Of course, I'd personally rather have Shelley win. If Spanky brings his working boots, this could be the second best match of the night. That's a big if these days though.
Special K Wolfpack/Ring Crew Express vs. Special K Hollywood: It's too early to make a call on this Special K explodes feud, so hopefully they put together something nice here.
Josh Daniels/Jay Lethal vs. Outcast Killaz: I thought this would be Rave vs. Lethal, but then I realized Rave wasn't booked for the show. The White and Black Benoit clones unite for victory in what should be a decidedly mediocre match.
Throw on the Foley/Joe stuff, and it would take a Tsunami for this show to go wrong.
