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Old 12-16-2007, 02:14 PM   #1
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It's always hard to really quantify, because it's easy to call anyone who goes to the top a lot a "spot monkey."
Exactly. Primarily why I made this thread. Just want to know where the line is between hardcore or highflyer and 'spot whore'.
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Old 12-16-2007, 02:45 PM   #2
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Exactly. Primarily why I made this thread. Just want to know where the line is between hardcore or highflyer and 'spot whore'.
I think it's like art versus porn. "I know it when I see it," as it were. I mean, there are some cases where it's obvious someone's a spot monkey, and I think Jeff crosses that line. Edge's matches are mostly played on drama. I don't exactly think he's a great technical wrestler, but I think of his TLC and similar matches as specialty matches, and highlights, not the real defining elements of his character. With Jeff, there's not much to him beyond his spots and specialty matches. I mean, it's still partially an "IMO" sort of thing, but Matt's got a lot of matwork going on that makes him solid. Edge is a solid worker who's known for a gimmick match, but not defined by it. Christian, I think is even less defined by ladder and TLC matches than Edge. Even Foley, who's had some brutal moments, and will always be remembered for HIAC and the like, saved those for special occasions (And was even a good worker early on).
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