Best Gimmick Match

Miakal · 11-20-2003, 07:05 PM

What's your favorite gimmick match?

I'd have to say the regular steel cage match-ups. It contained the perfect element of "gimmick" and actual wrestling as well. Typically there's a lot of psychology involved and the drama is fantastic.

Royal Rumble/Battle Royals are always great too. It's always cool to see wrestlers who aren't normally in the ring together in the ring together.

I know a lot of people will say TLC matches but I disagree. They always seem way too spotty and just generally too goofy. They are prized on the stunt, not on the match or the outcome.

vaulter894 · 11-20-2003, 07:27 PM

For me, there are a couple of them, all with a similar set up.
First I have to go with the H.I.T.C. Not just because of the spots or look but with the concept. Two men enter and are supposedly trapped in there and you have to admit that the H.I.T.C first few matches were pretty memorable.

Second is the steel cage, just like Miakal stated [quote:post_uid0]It contained the perfect element of "gimmick" and actual wrestling as well. Typically there's a lot of psychology involved and the drama is fantastic.
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Last is from WCW and the triple cage. I liked it because of the way it went, you could get the title but still not win it all if you couldn't get back out of it. Also, it had the random order to it to make you wonder who is coming out next.

DMW · 11-20-2003, 07:53 PM

Evening gown match for sure.

HellKat · 11-20-2003, 08:32 PM

elimination chamber - the 1st one
1st HIAC
TLC
Raw Roulette - LOL !!

Chair Shot Fan · 11-21-2003, 10:48 AM

Any tuxedo match...namely Harvey Whippleman vs. Howard Finkel...

One word:

Wow.

Narc · 11-21-2003, 01:30 PM

My all time favorite, is without a doubt...The Royal Rumble!!! Also The Battle Bowl/Lethal Lottery was cool (The lottery was a nice concept).

W ::skinartia:: L

Ray · 11-22-2003, 06:58 AM

I'm not really a fan of gimmick matches. I prefer straight wrestling myself. If you have two great wrestlers, you won't need a gimmick to keep things interesting. In some cases, a gimmick would just get in the way!

I suppose the best gimmick match I have seen would be:

[b:post_uid0]Vader vs. Sting - Superbrawl 1993 Strap Match[/b:post_uid0]

They use the strap effectively, but don't let it get in the way of a great wrestling match. :

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BackLash · 11-27-2003, 09:08 AM

Two Words.....Gauntlet Match

3D · 11-27-2003, 01:23 PM

This kind of match is a rarity, but if it's pulled off right, I've got to go with the submission match. A collaboration of brilliant ring psychology, well paced action and "losing pride" by tapping is a great combination.

Benoit vs Angle at Backlash 2001 was an all time classic, one of my favourite matches of all time.

Boz · 11-30-2003, 11:48 AM

Ladder match. Always makes for a memorable match.

11-20-2003, 07:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Miakal Senior Monk Status: Offline Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 9,332 vBookie Cash: 500 Rep Power: 18	What's your favorite gimmick match? I'd have to say the regular steel cage match-ups. It contained the perfect element of "gimmick" and actual wrestling as well. Typically there's a lot of psychology involved and the drama is fantastic. Royal Rumble/Battle Royals are always great too. It's always cool to see wrestlers who aren't normally in the ring together in the ring together. I know a lot of people will say TLC matches but I disagree. They always seem way too spotty and just generally too goofy. They are prized on the stunt, not on the match or the outcome.
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11-21-2003, 10:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
Chair Shot Fan Ring Crew Member Status: Offline Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 80 vBookie Cash: 500 Rep Power: 5	Any tuxedo match...namely Harvey Whippleman vs. Howard Finkel... One word: Wow.
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11-22-2003, 06:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
Ray Newb Status: Offline Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 8 vBookie Cash: 500 Rep Power: 0	I'm not really a fan of gimmick matches. I prefer straight wrestling myself. If you have two great wrestlers, you won't need a gimmick to keep things interesting. In some cases, a gimmick would just get in the way! I suppose the best gimmick match I have seen would be: [b:post_uid0]Vader vs. Sting - Superbrawl 1993 Strap Match[/b:post_uid0] They use the strap effectively, but don't let it get in the way of a great wrestling match. ::
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11-27-2003, 09:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
BackLash WWE Mid Carder Status: Offline Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pennsylvaina Posts: 781 vBookie Cash: 500 Rep Power: 6	Two Words.....Gauntlet Match
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3D Platinum Member Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: England Baby, woo! Posts: 1,173 vBookie Cash: 570 Rep Power: 7	This kind of match is a rarity, but if it's pulled off right, I've got to go with the submission match. A collaboration of brilliant ring psychology, well paced action and "losing pride" by tapping is a great combination. Benoit vs Angle at Backlash 2001 was an all time classic, one of my favourite matches of all time.
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11-20-2003, 07:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
vaulter894 Ring Crew Member Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rochester Posts: 41 vBookie Cash: 500 Rep Power: 0	For me, there are a couple of them, all with a similar set up. First I have to go with the H.I.T.C. Not just because of the spots or look but with the concept. Two men enter and are supposedly trapped in there and you have to admit that the H.I.T.C first few matches were pretty memorable. Second is the steel cage, just like Miakal stated [quote:post_uid0]It contained the perfect element of "gimmick" and actual wrestling as well. Typically there's a lot of psychology involved and the drama is fantastic. [/quote:post_uid0] Last is from WCW and the triple cage. I liked it because of the way it went, you could get the title but still not win it all if you couldn't get back out of it. Also, it had the random order to it to make you wonder who is coming out next.

11-20-2003, 07:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
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11-30-2003, 11:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
Boz Senior Monk Status: Offline Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 851 vBookie Cash: 500 Rep Power: 6	Ladder match. Always makes for a memorable match.
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