Serena Deeb vs. Riho, AEW 5/30/2021
This blog takes its first dips into relevance, for AEW matches are being reviewed now. Serena Deeb reminded me a bit of Eddie Guerrero. Working a tight, simple style with lots of stretches, some neat counters and being fully dedicated to her heel act. I haven't seen Riho before, and she is another dainty Japanese girl who doesn't have much athletic ability - her dropkick and high knee got pitifully little height - and can't make Serenas work on her leg very compelling. I was impressed with how good Serenas basics looked. Really good side headlock, really good european uppercuts. Her set ups were quality, too. The neckbreaker in the ropes looked like a vicious spot Finlay would do and the finish itself was great, too. I respectable performance from Deeb considering how limited Riho is.
Serena Deeb vs. Taynara Conti, AEW 1/13/2021
Conti is this brazilian martial artist. She's not very good yet, clearly gifted but stumbling around awkwardly. I wonder if Serena will ever face an opponent who adds something in AEW? This was Deeb carrying her opponent through a fun 5 minute TV match. I once again liked her stuff around her submission finisher, as well as the badass corner stretch.
Serena Deeb vs. Thunder Rosa, AEW 11/18/2020
This was your bog standard 2021 indy match upgraded to be worked a little tighter, and a little less silly buggers thanks to Deeb. Enjoyed the opening mat work. After that the match seemed to go too long, random leg work and apron bump occurs, convoluted booking happens etc. Deeb looked solid, especially dug the quick drag into the Figure 4, but this was a get your shit in type match which is something I don't care for much.
Serena Deeb vs. Syuri, Reine 7/10/2015
A pretty random pairing to happen on a Japanese indy card. Syuri isn't a super interesting wrestler, and this ended up being rather forgettable. Deebs offense looked good - especially dug the punches and knees - but she didn't show any of the ring general ish touches she would have 5 years later. I imagine a rematch 5 years later would be pretty cool.
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