Jim Cornette reviews Walter vs. Ilja Dragunov on NXT TakeOver 36
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Published 2021-08-27
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All Comments (21)
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Walters finisher is whatever the last move he hits and that fucking rules
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Nobody takes a beating like Ilya, and nobody hands out a beating like Walter. They’re a perfect combo.
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The best thing about Walter's chops, besides the impact, is the different crowd reaction. Anyone else chops: "Woooooooo!" Walter chops: "Oooooooooo!"
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There’s a reason why Walter says “die matte ist heilig” translating to the mat is sacred. These men take wrestling seriously which I love. This is what real wrestling is!
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Glad he didn't pass out. Too many of those the last year. Walter tapping made ilja a STAR
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These two guys bring back so much of the“sport” to wrestling.
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Walter in NWA or Japan in the 80's would have been "off the hook" as the hip kids say.
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All hail Walter for his 870 day title reign. 👏 And all hail Illja Dragunov for his incredible victory over the unbeatable monster.
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My oldest brother is a casual. He started a little off with Ilyas music, then Walter's look didn't impressive. I said just watch the match, he was more engaged and into the fight then I've seen in long time
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It's so refreshing to have a match even Cornette could enjoy and he can appreciate in these modern times. It makes my happy to hear Cornette happy about a modern match.
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I don't even understand how anyone can bring themself to call Kenny Omega the best in the world in a business with Walter in it
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I love how NXT UK is more strong style and hard hitting.
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The "Sports Presentation" that people longed for is this match. No flips, no dives, no going to the outside, no unnecessary run ins. Just two technical wrestlers telling a story. Wrestling I long for. With regards to the referee of the match, at least she knows how to be a ref and enforce rules, unlike that attention seeking pain in the ass, Aubrey Edwards.
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draguvov didn’t just win the match..he made my man Walter surrender 😭
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Been waiting for this. No flips, hard hitting, told a story and kept everything within the ropes.
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Finally!! This match is the perfect embodiment of "Pro Wrestling" this is how u book a David vs Goliath match different size and strength but same ferocity ,aggression and sheer will to win. In ring storytelling at best..👌
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Real Talk: WALTER is the best wrestler in the world.
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It’s like some wrestlers outside of Japan, US and Canada take pro wrestling more seriously. European wrestlers like Walter and Ilja get it. They take it seriously and would give their best for it.
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I can totally see Walter getting parts in WW2 films playing high ranking SS officers. This match was amazing and how wrestling should be done
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Babies were not only thrown in the air, they grew wings and stayed there that day.
