Gabe Steel: I believe that people like to see you suffer, Axel. I don't think there's been enough of that. So, that's when a guy like me comes in and takes care of that problem.
Gabe Steel must be reading blogs because he nailed a very common sentiment that I see in the comments for posts of Axel matches. There are definitely some vocal commenters who want a change of pace where UCW's golden boy gets taken down a peg or ten. Well, Axel vs. Gabe Steel might be the video for you. Axel definitely suffers here as he gets brutally punished.
Just so I don't deceive you, this match is back-and-forth (UCW doesn't really do 100% squashes), but Gabe dominates more (probably 65% of the action) and it feels like even more than that. More importantly, he gets Axel squealing in a way I haven't heard before.
Gabe tries to answer the shortage in Axel suffering. |
I actually like nasty, dominant Axel. Seeing him take down overly confident muscle boys is pretty much always hotter for me than the reverse. Except here. I'm not sure why, if it's some change in Axel or because Gabe is just that good a heel, but the UCW icon steps up his jobber game. He makes me believe that he's feeling every powerful and painful hold.
Gabe is a strong man. |
Gabe: "See, I always had this dream about a match with you and it always ended up like this." |
Gabe: "That's called power." |
Right away, Axel tries to psych Gabe out, but the rookie is in it to win it from the start. He's confident that he can avenge his loss and collect Axel's gear as a trophy to put next to Wolfboy's. I get that. It would be nice to beat and strip a pair of boyfriends. The tension quickly turns into wrestling. Gabe is chatty throughout, with some hot and memorable lines whenever he's on top.
Gabe: "I know you're something special at UCW. I wanted the chance to take on the champ." |
Just to remind you that Axel gets his turn, too. |
Gabe came to play. |
Gabe is capable of power moves and he does some really good ones. He lifts, throws, slams and crushes Axel with body slams, a backbreaker, rack, piledriver, choke lift, and suspended upside down bearhugs. There is also some dirty action with low blows and claws, in keeping with the rules-free, win-at-all-costs tempo of a really good UCW match.
Gabe: "All I want is to hear you suffer." |
Gabe: "I like seeing you grovel. It's becoming of you." |
If you've never been toyed with and tortured in an over-the-knee backbreaker, try to change that. |
What are other bloggers saying?
So that's my take. What's yours?
Alex
This looks like a great match, and those gifs are a sizzling complement to the review. Nice one, Alex. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks. I do think I nailed it on the final GIF. I chose that for Twitter and the response has been great.
DeleteGabe Steel adds some bulk to the roster. Good match and a challenge for Axel. Nice one!
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting. Yep, that was my take, too.
DeletePlease, can you tell who gets naked in the end?
ReplyDeleteWell, it's been a minute so I guess I can spoil it ...
DeleteSPOILER! the loser is axel SPOILER!
I've watched the ending several more times knowing who would lose and it's still great.
Thank you very much. I was almost sure, I think Gabe will never be naked.
DeleteYou should check out El Fuego vs. Tyson Hammer. Amazing match.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the suggestion. I like both those guys. Are you talking about the Halloween one or a different one?
DeleteThe one right before that. They had one for the belt. It’s like 2 matches before Halloween one. Maybe u can do a 2 matches in one like u did with Steel and Loki
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