10 Best Wrestling Matches Of 2021
7. Bryan Danielson Vs. Eddie Kingston - AEW Rampage October 29
The perfect professional wrestling match peaks at the crescendo of the finish.
Bryan Danielson and Eddie Kingston summoned an awe-struck standing ovation mere seconds before Kingston, telling Danielson to go f*ck himself all the while, faded into unconsciousness. They crafted something magical that never felt remotely crafted. It felt like a fight in which Kingston, at his defiant best, was intent on displaying the pure in-ring skill for which he never receives enough credit.
In one low-key awesome spot, as Danielson unleashed a relentless storm of kicks to his chest, Kingston's intensity compelled him to grab Danielson by the head and, in one swift moveent of pure fury, chop the absolute sh*t out of his chest. It was a display of pure fighting spirit and determination.
Kingston was just incredible. When Danielson fought back with chops of his own, you could somehow feel the pain even though Kingston could barely allow himself to acknowledge it. He bit down, barely moving, his face in anguish despite himself. Kingston worked his selling as an involuntary reaction. The skill involved in conveying that is unbelievable.
Kingston, in addition to executing an all-time great "when to do it" DDT, elicited real pathos through his strategic errors. It was heartbreaking to see him bested because he fought so hard.
Deep emotion without any overt veneer of performance. Just blow-away great.