One November Spawned a Monster, In the Name of William Regal Who Later Cried

William Regal v. Antonio Cesaro NXT 11/21/13 - EPIC

PAS: It is pretty neat that Regal is given this forum to have one or two classic matches a year. I would love to see him get a more regular role, but it feels like this gives him a ton of artistic freedom which he wouldn't have on RAW or PPV. I thought this was structured early like the Regal v. Beniot match from the Pillman memorial as they pretty much stuck to the middle of the ring. Very nice grappling with Regal still looking like a master. Cesaro is really great at doing spots which showcase his strength and the lifting snap mare was awesome, as was the standing stretch plum.  I really dug the uppercut exchange too, with the big Cesearo uppercut being a really believable KO move, Regal is one of the best knocked loopy sellers in wrestling history. The dramatic melencholy regret finish was a little hokey, but was better without the hammy overacting Michaels or Helmsley brings to the spot.  Just excellent stuff lived up to its on paper promise, and it promised a lot.


COMPLETE AND ACCURATE REGAL