2014 Ongoing Match of the Year List

10. Real Americans vs. Rhodes Brothers WWE Main Event 3/19

PAS: Another absolute gem of a tag match. I loved the opening section with Goldust and Swagger, blindingly fast stuff. 44 year old 6'6 Dustin Rhodes is moving as fast as a 22 year old CMLL tecnico, the opening section felt like a first caida lucha exchange. We get a pair of great face in perils, I loved how Cody set up the disaster kick for the hot tag, and Goldust is a true master at timing near tags and big tags. If we didn't have the Rhodes Brothers, Wyatts and Sheild we would be talking about what a great run the Real Americans are having, I love how they have worked out their double teams, the big bumps they take and how Cesaro throws in fun twists in every match. I am a southern tag fan, and this had all of the halmarks of that style with crazy amped up offense. So good

ER: Awesome stuff. Just give these guys 10 minutes and color me happy. Love the way Rhodes Bros. work with each other, with not really double teams, but tons of moves that complement the others' offense. Goldust was on fire here, making everything look too easy. His powerslam, rolling senton, back elbow from the middle rope, etc. all look so great. It's like the perfect set of offense. Cody had a really great match here too. His hot tag clotheslines on Swagger were some of his best. I loved him hitting the Disaster Kick early, and then Swagger catching it late. His moonsault press was a nice false finish as well. These guys get me to buy into more false finishes than anybody. Loved the ankle lock and Cody rolling over and brutally kicking at Swagger's arm to get him to let go. I thought for sure Cody would tap and the cut to Cesaro pulling the rope farther away was nice. Again, 10 minutes of these guys, it's as good a sure thing as any.


2014 MOTY MASTER LIST