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Ive always liked Jericho...and I do feel he has had some 5 star matches...
however, he has been inconsistent, and I always wanted more from him. There are times he seems on the verge of consistently putting on greatness, but then falls short or works a little sloppy. I do put him ahead of benoit however. Benoit is a wonderfully sound technician. He just doesnt hold my interest at all beyond that. I think he lacks any great charisma other than looking angry, he has no mic skills, and he looks like a leprechaun.
As for Hitman, I respect his ability and recognize him as one of the great performers of history. He definitely had a pattern to his style, but the way he executed his matches and that pattern is what defined him. Once he hit his groove, he had the look of someone who was going to be efficient and take you down and finish you. Some of my favorite all time matches include the Hitman: vs Piper, vs Perfect, vs HBK, etc.
That being said...I prefer to put HBK over any of them, simply because I feel he integrates all of these characteristics the best. He could consistently put on great matches, he has the look, he can mix it up between different styles, and he can also hold my interest and put on great matches against much lesser opponents, something I never found in the others.
HHH hits on all ends of the scale..hes been great at times, and just plain awful other times.
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