Wrestling Horror: Meltzer's Unforgettable Review

Renowned wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer is making headlines for his brutally frank assessment of the clash between Minoru Suzuki and Butterbean, branding it the worst match he's ever witnessed.

A Disappointing Showdown at WrestleCon

The much-anticipated match took place at WrestleCon’s Mark Hitchcock Memorial SuperShow, but it fell flat. With Butterbean recovering from a leg injury, he struggled to move throughout the bout. To make matters worse, aging referee Dan Severn was also hobbled, adding to the disappointing spectacle.

Meltzer's Scathing Commentary

In his latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Meltzer remarked, "The match was brutally bad. It was so poor that it would have been deemed the worst match of the year—until the next match happened." He detailed how the match ended in a double count out, contributing to a dismal experience for fans.

Audience Reaction: Sympathy and Disappointment

Despite the lackluster performance, the crowd showed sympathy for Butterbean, chanting "Fight Forever" and later demanding "One More Round" after the disappointing conclusion.

A -459.7 Star Rating!

Meltzer didn't hold back, assigning the match a jaw-dropping -459.7 star rating, saying it was worse than a notorious match involving Sheik & Volkoff. "This was absolutely the worst pro wrestling match I’ve ever seen. What’s even more baffling is that they announced the double count out not once, but twice, provoking louder boos from the crowd who wanted a better ending."

Suzuki's Frustration Behind the Scenes

Reports suggest that Suzuki was visibly upset backstage after the event. Despite the train wreck that unfolded, Meltzer attributed none of the blame to Suzuki, pointing out that Butterbean simply wasn't fit for a ring performance. Fans had high hopes for the encounter, but nobody could have predicted it would turn into such a debacle.

The Main Event: A Glimmer of Hope

The evening's final match thankfully offered some redemption, with Zack Sabre Jr. and Shane Haste taking on Flip Gordon and Hechicero, resulting in a much better and commendable performance.

While fans were left disappointed by the Suzuki vs. Butterbean match, it serves as a cautionary tale about unrealistic expectations in the wrestling world.