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The slapstick cartoon element is what 'makes' the show in many ways. I wouldn't have it any other way, but some old spots are ridiculous when you sit down and think about it. Some spots simply would not exist if people reacted realistically.
-Any kind of dive to the outside would be beaten by a sidestep. When that counter actually happens it's funny to hear announcers sell it like some genius solution to an age old problem.
-I applaud any spot where somebody ducks the Sweet Chin Music after HBK spends 20secs telegraphing the move with loud stomping. Really, that's a move that should never hit when he Tunes Up The band. The move seems most effective when he pulls it out of nowhere.
-If refs could overturn outcomes for various reasons, why don't they review replays for suspect wins and judge accordingly? This would shut heels down forever.
-Just about every spot in Lucha Libre is complete farce.
Strong Man style comes pretty close to what pro-wrestling would be like with realistic reactions. Old school ECW as well (not the trash matches, the agile stuff).
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