RATE IT: Nigel McGuinness vs. Austin Aries (SCOH 3) CLOSED

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Wednesday 3/28/2012:
RATE IT: Nigel McGuinness vs. Austin Aries (Supercard of Honor 3 3.29.2008 - ROH World Title Match)

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89. CM Punk vs. Spanky (Third Anniversary Celebration, Part 1 2.19.2005) 3.30 (14 votes)

**Christopher Daniels vs. Samoa Joe (Glory by Honor II) did not receive enough votes to qualify to THE BIG LIST**

Thanks to all who participate!

[JigsawVs.Jason]

great match that fell short of their Rising Above classic **** 1/4

[dougiefresh605]

****3/4 Amazing match

[EcwHardCore07]

****1/2

[WrestlingMatters]

****1/4

[Nigel LikesGuinness]

**** 1/2

[D2Kvirus]

****1/2

One of Nigel's best defences yet, ironically enough, not his best defence against Aries.

[Rooskie]

Great, great match, 'twas there live: ****1/2

[Guyver3]

**** 1/2

[RobOfAllTrades]

****1/2, would almost go a little more. It's a shame Nigel/Aries didn't happen that often, I'd almost go as far as saying they meshed better together than either did with Danielson.

[carlcantone]

****1/2
Loved it!

[classic-cabana]

**** 1/2

[Thumbtack Matt]

4 1/2. Loved it, but just a smidge less than Rising Above.

[cviens]

**** 1/2