The Boards Irish Top 25

That's it for tonight, thought I'd stop this evening at Manson since most people thought he would win this when the final ten names came out.

We are left with:

Duncan Disorderly
Justin Shape
Omen
Paddy Morrow
Paul Tracey
Sean "Maxer" Brennan

So who is going to take it?

Whoops, misunderstanding there! They weren't on podcast together, just that the Shiek is a favourite wrestler of the podcast and they both shared ring time together. Not wrestling though

Aye FFPW should be proud to see that top six right there. All six guys placed at either number 1,2 or 3 on most peoples lists, with the exceptions being very very few in between.

With the new job I have been super busy since Xmas and haven't even had much time to do anything with the website. Thankfully once the census is over my hours will come back to me and I can focus on other areas of my life, including the website.

It's a shame that this had to stop start stop start because of work but that's life. Since those who are still interested in who got where, I'll post the top 6 now without the write ups but with some of the comments that voters gave them. I'll come back to the writes ups in a week or two when I'll have the time to do all my research etc.

6: Justin Shape
“Despite the gimmick, when it comes down to it, Shape can wrestle! He reminded me of that when he has a blinder with Shawn Maxer in Bray on 10/10/10”
“Funniest man in pro-wrestling, talent on the mic surpassed only by his wrestling ability. A tag team specialist, had a war with him and Butler for the Tag straps for at least 6 months, some of my best matches. Great singles gimmick too.”
“A solid wrestler who brings a lot of personality to his performances.”
“Good character guy, and can play a versatile role.”


5: Omen
“Excellent gimmick, can wrestle or brawl with the best of them.”
“Great heel look and good in-ring.”
“He's the perfect big man is arsenal is immense and the omen thing is an excellent gimmick.”
“Great psychology for wrestling, can put the best matches together. Puts alot of time and effort into his gimmick and can do amazing things for a big guy.”
“Great look to him, both physique and gimmick-wise. Can fly about too which is rare in a guy his size.”
“Great look, with fine technical ability and power moves. One of the smartest guys on the Irish scene.”
“Has found a really impressive gimmick that stands out, but in truth, was a standout beforehand. The definition of a “good hand” in the ring.”
“Hulking physical specimen who has found new life as the demon Omen. Terrific look, bulked physique, and great at riling up a crowd. His in ring work can be hit and miss, but most certainly does the job.”
“Good gimmick, good reaction from crowd, good in ring, good physique”

4:Duncan Disorderly
“The guys got the look, in ring talent if brilliant, can be a great heel or face. Has superstar written over him”
“Great look and impressive in-ring.”
“He looks like a wrestler and has had some whopper matches”
“Great look and constantly improving”
“Has it all, the look and the talent. Great wrestler, no doubt about it. Great as a heel, but shines as a babyface.”
“Great physique. Aesthetically, the best in Ireland right now.”
“A seasoned performer with a great look and a terrific varied arsenal of moves. Good as a heel, great as a face, has a bright future.”
“Has arguably the best look of any grappler in the country. Can deliver high-flying action, but combines it with a solid foundation and focus on storytelling. Come across as a star, as much as anyone around and has never looked out of place on AWR cards with former WWE stars.”
“Excellent physique, excellent in ring, gets well over with the crowd as a heel and is one of the few guys who can be a convincing super babyface. CANNOT have a bad match. Unmatched in Ireland.”
“Great worker, versatile, filthy ride.”

3:Paul Tracey
“Excellent wrestler, travelling all over the world at the minute with his lord manor gimmick, Brilliant on the mic.”
“Excellent technical wrestler. ‘Lord of the manor’ character has definitely added to his whole package.”
“He has honed his skills worldwide and is flawless on the mic.”
“His "lord of the manor" gimmick has given him the confidence he needed to bring himself up the highest standard. His work in the ring is a about as solid as they come.”
“The consummate Pro Wrestler. Great on the mic, unmatched technical wrestling knowledge and ability. Greatest flaw is his desire to help others succeed rather than focus entirely on his own career. My favourite opponent.”
“Fergal Devitt's old tag-team partner and running buddy is one of the most under-rated talents in the world today. Outstanding technical wrestler.”
“Offers something different from most on the scene, and is probably the best character in Ireland. Consistently delivers, and will be really crucial in helping others develop too.”
“Since taking up the Lord of the Manor gimmick, Tracey has found a new lease of life - written off as bland and boring previously, he is as hated a heel as anyone on the Irish scene and his matches have gotten much better as a result. Added to this is his large size and decent physique, and he looks the real deal.”
“Decent in ring, decent size, personality of a wet brick”

2: Paddy Morrow
“The most technically gifted wrestler still in this country. He is Devitts student through and through. He is gifted at provoking an emotional reaction from the audience.”
“Just the best plain and simple”
“If Paddy had a little more of a "look" he'd be un-stoppable.”
“Greatest bumper in Irish wrestling history, unbelievable high flyer, easiest person in the world to wrestle, could make anyone look a million bucks. Legitimately never seen him have a bad match in 8 years.”
“The longest reigning NWA-I champion ever and one-time IWJ Wrestler of the Year. Consistently delivers near flawless action night in night out, pound for pound the best wrestler on the Irish circuit.”
“Sometimes overlooked, but one of the most exciting, durable athletes on the scene. Has had some classic high-flying battles in the past.”
“Amazing in ring, amazing at working a crowd, his only drawback is his physique which detracts until he gets in the ring. Once in, he changes the mind of every crowd. be it as a heel or as a face.”


Which means that every bit of congratulations belongs to who Boards and The Boston Crab voted as Irelands best wrestler:

Sean "Maxer" Brennan!!!

“Easily one of the best wrestlers in the country right now, got a great look too boot”
“Definitely one of the best in the country.”
“Shawn's dedication to being the best he can be is amazing. He trains constantly, hits the gym 5 times a week and eats right. Always knew he was good, but I never knew how good he was until I watched him face RVD and Sabu in a 3 Way and he looked like a star in with those guys.”
“League of his own, great physique, great attitude, crisp worker. Loves wrestling and it's shown when you watch him in the ring. Had my best matches with him.”
“An outstanding worker, one to watch.”
“Great high-flier, but underrated doing the subtle stuff as well. Has gained ridiculous experience working with an assortment of opponents on tours, and should do nothing but improve.”
“Excellent physique, and awesome in-ring skills. His only drawback is his lack of charisma, but he makes up for this with terrific technical skills and exciting, agile wrestling.”
“Not great in personality stakes but great in ring. Makes a good heel”
““He does what he does so well. He is in great shape and has wrestled some household names with AWR and stood toe to toe with them.”


Sean was miles ahead of everyone from the get go, but numbrs 3-4 were so close it was unreal.