ROH GLORY BY HONOR II

ROH GLORY BY HONOR II 09/20/03


CM Punk vs. Terry Funk
The fact that this is a match that happened in 03 is a blessed thing. It's a good match too! Terry looked very good with everything he did and Punk sold tremendously for him. And talking bout selling, the selling of his own when the knee became the focal point of Punk's attack, Funker was simply on point. He sold that damage to perfection, which shouldn't surprise anyone. Fun little match. ***1/4

Christopher Daniels vs. Samoa Joe
This felt like a sprint for most of it, and of course it's good stuff. I do think the match feels a bit disappointing considering who are the two wrestlers in it though, and the fact that the backstory was there for something bigger & better, but it's still a good match so. Like I said, it does feel like a sprint with the pace they go at right from the get go, and both Joe & Daniels sure look good there w/ their great signature offense, but I do also think that some of it doesn't register so well though, as it feels like they are indeed just hitting moves, but HEY, at least those moves look great. And the match gets better as it goes on too w/ the urgency levels rising, especially in the last 5-or so minutes when the action is red hot. That Angel's Wings nearfall was simply tremendous. ***1/4