Claudio Castagnoli vs. Brodie Lee from Chikara Passion & Persistence 2008

 

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Recap from TJ Hawke:

Claudio’s gear is terrible. Brodie’s hair is terrible. Apparently Brodie had not lost a singles match in Chikara in over a year. The guys trade some power moves early on. Brodie eventually got the advantage and started getting the heat on the Swiss Man. Claudio was able to come back with a snap powerslam. Claudio blocked some punches and hit a series of European Uppercuts. Spinning X-Factor from Claudio: 1…2…NO! Claudio went for the Ricola Bomb, but Brodie was able to avoid it. Brodie went for a superlex, but Claudio punched him down. Brodie runs back up the rope and hits a Butterfly Superplex: 1…2…NO! Brodie went for a big boot, but Claudio hit a springboard European Uppercut. Claudio went for a Brogue Kick, but Derek Sabao ate the kick by accident. Leonard F. Chikarason left the commentating station to find a referee to finish the match. Claudio hit the Giant Swing on Brodie! Impressive. RICOLA BOMB: 1…2…3! WAIT! Bryce Remsburg ran in to count the pin, but at the same time Derek Sabato called for a Disqualification. BIG BOOT FROM BRODIE ON CLAUDIO! Sabato had the final say and he ruled that Brodie won by disqualification.

 

This was a good big man battle, but they probably could have done better today (hopefully on WWE TV!). Still though, it is definitely worth watching.

Match Rating: ***1/4