@@OsweebMosleyThe Announcement of the Return of TNA has been one of the more positive talks in the Wrestling World this year. Ironic how a New TNA is becoming a good thing whereas AEW has started to become the old TNA and fans aren't happy. 🤔🤯
Zelina Vega’s ovation at Backlash, Saraya’s at All In, LA Knight’s Tribute Promo to Bray Wyatt, Adam Copeland’s arrival in AEW. Can’t wait to hear Rhea Ripley’s ovation at Elimination Chamber in Perth.
One of the worst moments of this year was the death of barry barricade. It was such a sad moment and to have the man that was seeking justice for all the assaults thrown into him as his last memory....so sad... T.T
I was there for Danielsons Countdown Live. I was not expecting that here in Toronto and it hit so hard because i started watching ROH when Danielson was around.
Kenny Omega kicking out of a One-Winged Angel at Forbidden Door 2... Helps I was there, but the reaction from the crowd and the energy in that building... Magical
Just want to give a bit of love to Simon and the Whatculture guys. Spent Xmas alone because my kids were in hospital with a potentially life threatening illness. Fortunately everyone came home in the evening on Xmas day after being in hospital since Friday night. I couldn't bring myself to sit through all the Xmas stuff on TV so I just trawled through Retro Ups and Downs and it got me through a really hard few days. Thanks guys
Excellent stuff as always Mr.Miller! Thank you. All the content has been great over the last few years. Much appreciated. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
I don't get to go to many live events but I was in San Antonio for that chair shot and whenever I see that I just get chills all over again. Amazing moment and feeling
I just realized.... Danielson is probably coming out to The Final Countdown for his final match this year. And that just gave me chills, a smile, and some tears all at the same time.
Woah! Christmas miracle! I woke up this morning wondering what a Jedi would look like right after a workout and Simon was happy to oblige. Also, while I didn’t like the finish, I agree with the Priest v Bunny was a perfect wrestler v celebrity match.
CM Punk was my worst moment of 2023. Don't want him in WWE, don't need him. I will give him the benefit of the doubt, because Triple H does a great job. I hope, he doesn't ruin all the storylines and the push of certain people.
I dont know. I kinda hope he does. Because thats what cm punk is expected to do. Mess with all. Push through no matter what. Im actually more worried about his in ring work. He's a small man and he was never that good anyway in my opinion. His character is his draw. I hope they dont water him down @@KaitoKiara
If you do Top Ten matches of the year people will accuse you of being a AEW fanboy. Because 3/4 of the matches will definitely be AEW matches. It's just the truth. Whatever else they do, their performers in-ring are just better overall
When Kabuki Warriors re-united. I know I am so supposed to be mad that Asuka betrayed her partners...But I love the Kabuki Warriors... Asuka and Kairi friendship is so strong it just radiates out of the TV and when they hugged to use your cathphrase "it made me warm and fuzzy in my tum tum" I was so happy, I got out of my chair and cheered and my family thought I was nuts.
Night of Champions - "The Superkick heard around the world!" I know a lot of the shine has come off since Summerslam, but Jimmy kicking Roman. Easily top 5 moment of this year.
I was 10th row on the floor at the Royal Rumble and that shot from Zayn to Reigns with the chair made the Alamodome explode. I read that it was so loud that the WWE mic's even crackled and popped from how loud the ovation was. Definitely my #1 moment for 2023 with Punk being a super close #2! Cheers to a fun 2024 everyone!!
2023 was nuts not gonna lie, what a time to be a wrestling fan. Now for 2024, I'm already excited for the moment when Gunther (hopefully) makes his entrance at Bash in Berlin. I'm so down for that :D
Rey Mysterio is, like... 5'3" I'm PRETTY sure it's REALLY easy to step out of his shadow. Hell, his shadow isn't even physically capable of COVERING Dom, much less become something that needs to be stepped out of. #suckstobeshortcope
sami zayn's faceturn was really well done. he was always the odd one out and even when he did evil things you could always sense that he is just a goofy likeable villain while his stablemates were genuinely evil. everybody liked him and wanted to cheer him and when he finally turned face, everybody got what they were waiting for. great stuff! btw I thought the same thing would happen to dom mysterio. storyline-wise it would make sense. rhea manipulated him and made him turn on his family. so when she eventually loses her title (and maybe JD lose the tag titles) they might blame it on him and pull the old "you're not useful to us anymore" and beat him up. I thought that was gonna be the longterm goal for his story but at this point I think he has gotten to a point where he is kinda irredeemable also people love to boo him so a faceturn wouldn't be as well received
I think Randy's return was a better moment when you take everything Into account because there was legit worry that he wasn't coming back and you could see the emotion on his first night on raw
Simon, how could you leave out the TNA return announcement at Bound for Glory? You talk about wanting all the companies to do well, but this is just a WWE/AEW list.
I really hope they give Dom a new finisher. Think that’s the only thing left to really make him his own character. He can still use the 619 ofc, but would love to see him have a unique move to himself
Steals ups and downs and move it to this channel so we don’t have to support the idiots who are far removed from Simon’s great content. (I apologize if this is too hostile sounding but really Simon is the only good thing about whatculture)
Going to moan about the Gunther thing in the comments I still think Gable should take it from him. I'd sooner give Jey the U.S. title and have him take it off Logan or have him take it from whomever takes it from Logan. Hell, give Jey the title Seth has (I for the life of me cannot remember what they call it)
Sorry but my only take-away was the idea of Cara Noir in AEW. HAHAHA the "other" AEW "fans" will Shib themselves! Get 'em TK, teamed with Danhausen? Very beautiful Very evil.
Agree with most of these but I hate seeing Punk getting celebrated. The fact he was fired for assaulting someone and walked straight into another top job shows everything that is wrong with the wrestling business. Same as it was in the 80's/90s, you can treat people like shit all you want if the boss men think you will make them money.
The only thing I disagree on is the whole CM Punk thing. I would have much rather him stay at home and out of wrestling. He wasn't even good on AEW just saying
CM Punk returning to WWE is like an abused spouse going back to their abuser. Everyone pretends that the magic is still there, but it isn't. It comes off smarmy and disingenuous. Punks AEW return was passionate and emotional. In comparison, it's night and day. It seems like he never thought Tony would fire him.
Couldn't agree more 💯 I mean Punk can do whatever he wants with his career but him going back to WWE after everything he's said about them is highly hypocritical
@@atharvawaikar9730 It wasn't just McMahon he had a problem with though. And yes, circumstances and opinions can always change but still: I wouldn't go back to a company that treated me the way they did Punk. But again, if that's what he wants to do more power to him I guess
@@afp445 Clearly he thinks that it ISN'T the same company anymore. The person he had the most beef with is no longer in charge and whatever differences he had with Hunter 10 years ago have apparently been worked out. Punk never had any problems with the other people on the roster, even Cena.
I am 100% happy for you if you enjoyed Punk’s return! You’re a good dude, and I want you to be happy! That said, I feel personally betrayed and Punk is dead to me! 😂
Cm punk missed it, he missed it, he left when he was halfway decent cause he was sad😢, I dislike part timers taking up tv time from young ppl, and again, if Ivar can do moonsalts on the regular, Phil brooks has no excuse, he's vanilla af
Cmon Simon, you know why Jimmy still heel. I know ya do, you've just forgotten..Him n Jey boths dream match is to face each other at Wrestlemania. There's interviews about it even. Same as Rey n Eddie jr... I mean Dominic
![VENEZUELA vs. ARGENTINA [1-1] | RESUMEN | ELIMINATORIAS SUDAMERICANAS | FECHA 9](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/SJfoPdeOPCQ/mqdefault.jpg)
You forgot about Simon Miller debuting for AEW as a security guard!
Wrestling Joe Hendry @ Impact Turning Point
Agree Simon rocks
😢that's pretty insensitive. Barry died during his debut.
@@MeirNissim-c1t Yeah, disappointed at the lack of TNA in this list.
@@OsweebMosleyThe Announcement of the Return of TNA has been one of the more positive talks in the Wrestling World this year. Ironic how a New TNA is becoming a good thing whereas AEW has started to become the old TNA and fans aren't happy. 🤔🤯
Zelina Vega’s ovation at Backlash, Saraya’s at All In, LA Knight’s Tribute Promo to Bray Wyatt, Adam Copeland’s arrival in AEW. Can’t wait to hear Rhea Ripley’s ovation at Elimination Chamber in Perth.
Edge debut was mid
@@redred1952😂😂😂😂 hater
Swerve vs hangman
One of the worst moments of this year was the death of barry barricade. It was such a sad moment and to have the man that was seeking justice for all the assaults thrown into him as his last memory....so sad... T.T
I was there for Danielsons Countdown Live. I was not expecting that here in Toronto and it hit so hard because i started watching ROH when Danielson was around.
Kenny Omega kicking out of a One-Winged Angel at Forbidden Door 2... Helps I was there, but the reaction from the crowd and the energy in that building... Magical
That’s my favorite moment of the whole year.
Just want to give a bit of love to Simon and the Whatculture guys.
Spent Xmas alone because my kids were in hospital with a potentially life threatening illness.
Fortunately everyone came home in the evening on Xmas day after being in hospital since Friday night.
I couldn't bring myself to sit through all the Xmas stuff on TV so I just trawled through Retro Ups and Downs and it got me through a really hard few days.
Thanks guys
Excellent stuff as always Mr.Miller! Thank you. All the content has been great over the last few years. Much appreciated. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
What is it with the Mysterio family and Australians? 😅😅
Emu Quesadillas 😂
1:30 Dom still had my favorite entrance for the entirety of WM 39, It was just too perfect 😂
Thanks Simon Miller
You forgot Simon Miller vs Joe Hendry
Top Five, 1) wizard in the sky, 2) Crime counter, 3) surprise role up counter, 4) give Simon an up, 5) Simons tna debut. Shabbat shalom Simon
Excellent list! Enjoyed every bit of it! I'll add the return of R Truth as an honorable mention!
I don't get to go to many live events but I was in San Antonio for that chair shot and whenever I see that I just get chills all over again. Amazing moment and feeling
Can't argue with anything on this list, but can we at least get an honorable mention for Zelina's entrance at Backlash?😊
Agreed, and Carlitos return
No
Nah
@@TajonxvCarlitos return yes, except he didnt have his match so no.
No
Soon as you brung up the final countdown I got alil choked up. Damn I love wrestling 😂
I just realized.... Danielson is probably coming out to The Final Countdown for his final match this year. And that just gave me chills, a smile, and some tears all at the same time.
Woah! Christmas miracle! I woke up this morning wondering what a Jedi would look like right after a workout and Simon was happy to oblige.
Also, while I didn’t like the finish, I agree with the Priest v Bunny was a perfect wrestler v celebrity match.
CM Punk's return was awesome because some thought that fans didn't care about him. But that reaction was just stunning
I hate everything about him.
CM Punk was my worst moment of 2023. Don't want him in WWE, don't need him.
I will give him the benefit of the doubt, because Triple H does a great job. I hope, he doesn't ruin all the storylines and the push of certain people.
I dont know. I kinda hope he does. Because thats what cm punk is expected to do. Mess with all. Push through no matter what. Im actually more worried about his in ring work. He's a small man and he was never that good anyway in my opinion. His character is his draw. I hope they dont water him down
@@KaitoKiara
If you do Top Ten matches of the year people will accuse you of being a AEW fanboy. Because 3/4 of the matches will definitely be AEW matches. It's just the truth. Whatever else they do, their performers in-ring are just better overall
Mr Simon Miller you're supposed to be taking a break and spending time with family :3 Merry Christmas!
You are the best thing that has happened to me . Keep them videos coming, brother.
What a sad & miserable life you must have
When Kabuki Warriors re-united. I know I am so supposed to be mad that Asuka betrayed her partners...But I love the Kabuki Warriors... Asuka and Kairi friendship is so strong it just radiates out of the TV and when they hugged to use your cathphrase "it made me warm and fuzzy in my tum tum" I was so happy, I got out of my chair and cheered and my family thought I was nuts.
Night of Champions - "The Superkick heard around the world!" I know a lot of the shine has come off since Summerslam, but Jimmy kicking Roman. Easily top 5 moment of this year.
i was so 😵💫 on how WWE would move forward, especially with Seth's injury, but a triple threat match with Rock, Roman, and Cody sounds amazing!!!
I was 10th row on the floor at the Royal Rumble and that shot from Zayn to Reigns with the chair made the Alamodome explode. I read that it was so loud that the WWE mic's even crackled and popped from how loud the ovation was. Definitely my #1 moment for 2023 with Punk being a super close #2! Cheers to a fun 2024 everyone!!
If you told me Dom and Rea were gonna have chemistry I'd ask you what's the capital of Thailand, and you what's next.
For me Trish returning and killing the hell in cell match with Becky was really big.Havent seen legend returning and having such good run and match.
Trish and Lita are the goats of the women's division💯
Nice top 10 video
Been a great year for wrestling
2023 was nuts not gonna lie, what a time to be a wrestling fan. Now for 2024, I'm already excited for the moment when Gunther (hopefully) makes his entrance at Bash in Berlin. I'm so down for that :D
The return of CM Punk is also my number 1
Always rely on Simon to give appreciation to all wrestling.
I agree with you Simon, I think that more people should watch Cara Noir. I watched the match he had with PAC and enjoyed it very much.
Hey, Simon. Can we talk you into doing a review of The Iron Claw movie?
How dare you not include the Christmas Tree winning the Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship!
i give this an UP
Yes
Rey Mysterio is, like... 5'3" I'm PRETTY sure it's REALLY easy to step out of his shadow. Hell, his shadow isn't even physically capable of COVERING Dom, much less become something that needs to be stepped out of. #suckstobeshortcope
IDK what Rick Boog is doing these days, but you and him should be a tag team.
sami zayn's faceturn was really well done. he was always the odd one out and even when he did evil things you could always sense that he is just a goofy likeable villain while his stablemates were genuinely evil. everybody liked him and wanted to cheer him and when he finally turned face, everybody got what they were waiting for. great stuff!
btw I thought the same thing would happen to dom mysterio. storyline-wise it would make sense. rhea manipulated him and made him turn on his family. so when she eventually loses her title (and maybe JD lose the tag titles) they might blame it on him and pull the old "you're not useful to us anymore" and beat him up. I thought that was gonna be the longterm goal for his story but at this point I think he has gotten to a point where he is kinda irredeemable also people love to boo him so a faceturn wouldn't be as well received
Jey finally hugging Sami at war games 🫠
I think Randy's return was a better moment when you take everything Into account because there was legit worry that he wasn't coming back and you could see the emotion on his first night on raw
Simon, how could you leave out the TNA return announcement at Bound for Glory? You talk about wanting all the companies to do well, but this is just a WWE/AEW list.
Zelina vegas entrance at backlash was also incredible. That should have been one of those numbers where you cheated and added her to bhad bunnies.
Adam copeland debug and running to empty hard cam side😂😂😂
Kenny Omega struggling with diverticulitis should be #1
Lol so original dude
The Rock's one off return was special to me considering he is the reason i got interested in wrestling
Ya think the backlash ppv/ ple lol was my fav show of yr it was the crowd no lie it was so 🔥🔥🔥🔥!!!!!
No surprise that he best storyline of 2023 (The Bloodline) would produce most of the best moments.
New beard Simon
WILL YOU BE IN PHILADELPHIA FOR WRESTLEMANIA?? I'M I'M PHILLY I WANT TO BE THERE!!
El Generico is still taking care of orphans in Mexico. I won't hear another word.
I really hope they give Dom a new finisher. Think that’s the only thing left to really make him his own character. He can still use the 619 ofc, but would love to see him have a unique move to himself
Simon, you're not old. I'm 58, and I'm not old. Well, maybe I am.
Kenny Omega kicking out of One Winged Angel at 1.
Bad Bunny looks like a cool Tony Khan
MJF is ICE COLD
The Rock returning didnt make the list?!?! Simon Simon Simon. Thats top 5 easy. Still a good list tho
The Rhea and Dominic pairing is just a copy of Eddie Guerrero and Chyna. Not that hard to think up.
WHAT EDGE didnt make the top ten ?
Steals ups and downs and move it to this channel so we don’t have to support the idiots who are far removed from Simon’s great content. (I apologize if this is too hostile sounding but really Simon is the only good thing about whatculture)
💯💯💯🎯🎯🎯
Simon, can you get one list, just one right without cheating?
cm punk returning is probably the biggest moment in wwe of the last decade for me, esp because there so many naysayers.
Going to moan about the Gunther thing in the comments
I still think Gable should take it from him. I'd sooner give Jey the U.S. title and have him take it off Logan or have him take it from whomever takes it from Logan. Hell, give Jey the title Seth has (I for the life of me cannot remember what they call it)
It had to be CM Punk’s return.
No love for Dwayne or Adam?
Sorry but my only take-away was the idea of Cara Noir in AEW. HAHAHA the "other" AEW "fans" will Shib themselves! Get 'em TK, teamed with Danhausen? Very beautiful Very evil.
Great year. Looking forward to a full year without Vince in 2024.
i ouldnt say rey mysterio is the greatest luchdore of all time... the best known?, yes, but the greatest?, no
I would love for Jey to beat Gunther for the IC title. I just see it being Dragunov though.
Agree with most of these but I hate seeing Punk getting celebrated. The fact he was fired for assaulting someone and walked straight into another top job shows everything that is wrong with the wrestling business. Same as it was in the 80's/90s, you can treat people like shit all you want if the boss men think you will make them money.
I was so much happier when Punk was gone from wrestling. I wish we could go back to those days.
@@Midway25 OK mark.
@@Midway25 F
@@Midway25 A
@@Midway25 G
Please bring Ups and Downs to this channel so I have a reason to unsubscribe from WhatCulture.
Amen brother! 💯
The only thing I disagree on is the whole CM Punk thing. I would have much rather him stay at home and out of wrestling. He wasn't even good on AEW just saying
No Adam Copeland debuting at Wrestledream? Sad.
Worst thing of 2024 the rock vs roman
If any of these are AEW moments you are a true mark and apologist. They have had a garbage year, including their lies about the All in attendance.
CM Punk returning to WWE is like an abused spouse going back to their abuser. Everyone pretends that the magic is still there, but it isn't. It comes off smarmy and disingenuous. Punks AEW return was passionate and emotional. In comparison, it's night and day. It seems like he never thought Tony would fire him.
Couldn't agree more 💯
I mean Punk can do whatever he wants with his career but him going back to WWE after everything he's said about them is highly hypocritical
@@afp445Everything he said about McMahon you mean. Over a decade ago. It’s almost as if circumstances and opinions can change over time 🤯
@@atharvawaikar9730 It wasn't just McMahon he had a problem with though.
And yes, circumstances and opinions can always change but still: I wouldn't go back to a company that treated me the way they did Punk. But again, if that's what he wants to do more power to him I guess
@@afp445 Clearly he thinks that it ISN'T the same company anymore. The person he had the most beef with is no longer in charge and whatever differences he had with Hunter 10 years ago have apparently been worked out. Punk never had any problems with the other people on the roster, even Cena.
@@afp445 It'd be one thing to go back to the company in a year or two but to say that he shouldn't have after all this time is foolish.
I am 100% happy for you if you enjoyed Punk’s return! You’re a good dude, and I want you to be happy! That said, I feel personally betrayed and Punk is dead to me! 😂
How's it a betrayal when he was with WWE like 5x longer or more lol
@@alexunitedstand2210 😂
Cm punk missed it, he missed it, he left when he was halfway decent cause he was sad😢, I dislike part timers taking up tv time from young ppl, and again, if Ivar can do moonsalts on the regular, Phil brooks has no excuse, he's vanilla af
With all due respect. Dominik? A better wrestler? A wet washcloth would wrestle better than him.
Lol wonder what percentage will be AEW
About 30%
GOT TO CATER TO THE AEW HATERS
@@six6thdisciple lol
The iwc is now a Tony khan promotional cult
HOW LONG HAS THE CULT OF CORNETTE BEEN GOING FOR???
C.M. Punk's promos and returns, Reigns retaining at Mania, LA Knight promos with Roman, Edge in AEW, Samoa Joe.
Cmon Simon, you know why Jimmy still heel. I know ya do, you've just forgotten..Him n Jey boths dream match is to face each other at Wrestlemania. There's interviews about it even. Same as Rey n Eddie jr... I mean Dominic