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ALWAYZ happens: Wrestling’s predictable patterns

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Cageside Seats looks at predictable in-ring patterns that fans can spot across wrestlers’ matches. The piece focuses on Matt Cardona often losing shortly after hitting the Broski Boot, contrasting it with Hulk Hogan’s classic big boot-to-finish comeback, and also notes Seth Rollins’ long-running tendency to miss the Phoenix Splash in WWE matches.

Key Takeaways

  • Matt Cardona is highlighted for a recurring pattern where he loses soon after hitting the Broski Boot.
  • The article compares Cardona’s pattern to an inverted version of Hulk Hogan’s famous comeback sequence.
  • Seth Rollins is cited as another example, with his Phoenix Splash attempts often ending in a roll-through instead of connecting.
  • The story is framed as an observation about wrestling match habits rather than breaking news or a confirmed angle.

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Main Event recap

The writer notices a pattern in Matt Cardona matches involving the Broski Boot followed by a quick loss.

Broader reflection

The article expands the idea to ask whether other wrestlers have similar recurring match constants.

Rollins example

Seth Rollins is mentioned for frequently attempting but not landing the Phoenix Splash in WWE.

Hogan comparison

Cardona’s sequence is contrasted with Hulk Hogan’s classic big boot leading directly into a winning finish.

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Jul 17, 8:00 PM

ALWAYZ happens: Wrestling’s predictable patterns

Cageside Seats • WWE

A recurring theme in Matt Cardona matches: dude always loses shortly after starting his comeback. | (Photo: Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images) In today’s Main Event recap, I talked about a recurring pattern in Matt Cardona’s matches: within 90 seconds of hitting the Broski Boot, the former Zack Ryder ends up staring at the lights. That got me thinking: are there other similar constants in wrestlers’ matches? One I think most of us have noticed is that Seth Rollins has seemingly never hit a Phoenix Splash in WWE. This, despite attempting one in nearly every match he’s had. Instead, he lands on his feet, rolls through, and the match continues. In Rollins’ case, it’s not a sign of imminent defeat or even a hint that victory is right around the corner. But for Cardona, it’s especially noticeable because it’s the Bizarro version of Hulk Hogan’s signature ending. Unlike Hogan, who hit his big boot and immediately hit his finisher for the win, Cardona lands his boot, only to lose shortly after.