Guest TheBostonStrangler Report post Posted April 4, 2003 I was there as well. That match really brought down the house, and really changed the way I looked at the WWE. I enjoyed Benoit, but I never really liked him before that match. Now, I'm a huge Benoit mark. That match truly was a classic, and I bought the DVD the moment I saw it in stores. Still a great match, although nothing will beat watching that sucker live. And HHH/Steiner was MUCH more fun in the building. You got to boo Steiner. That made it all worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dmann2000 Report post Posted April 4, 2003 This was flat out a match that I went crazy for, I was jumping out of my chair for it (much like Shawn/Jericho). Oh BTW, me jumping out of chair, automatic = ****. I give the whole thing ***** just because I'm not an overtly critical guy (I dare haven't written a review yet). Man, when Easter comes I gotta get RR 03, Armageddon, BTWS 2 and Unforgiven. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LatinoHeat Report post Posted April 4, 2003 It was Angle's best match ever, and Benoit's best since he fought Bret on Nitro (I didn't see Regal/Benoit). I will be shocked if we see a better match this year. Benoit's best match since the Owen memorial match on Nitro was the Austin/Benoit smackdown match spring of 2001 in Benoits hometown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest John Dub Report post Posted April 4, 2003 I was there live too. I just remember it started off kind of slow, and I was pissed at all the crap that was before it, but as it picked up steam, I started getting this feeling that I can't really explain, but it was amazing. I was with every roll-up, every reversal, every two count. I couldn't contain myself. I went into that match with Angle as my favorite wrestler, and I liked Benoit, I've watched him for a while, and I certainly respected his work, but I just didn't dig him much. This match changed that. I remember getting absolutely pissed when Benoit lost. THat match MADE Benoit. But it was a good kind of pissed. We gave Angle and ovation as he left, and I just remember no one sat back down. I 'm so proud to have been a part of that ovation, I just got this feeling I don't think I'll have again, as dorky as that may seem. I need that DVD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RollingSambos Report post Posted April 5, 2003 I never take off points for rest holds or a slightly blown spot or the wrong guy going over or any of that bullshit...if the match was awesome, it was awesome. As long as it told a great story and entertained the fans to the max, it's deserving of ***** in my book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
