This match could have been one of my all-time favorites from Vertex, if only Kingpin wasn't wearing that mask. Kingpin has been my favorite guy on the roster, particularly since he switched to speedo-style trunks. I love seeing him as the cocky, dominant heel, and I love even more seeing him on the receiving end of the punishment. Something that is critical to my enjoyment of both of these sides of Kingpin is being able to see the expressions on his handsome face. I love to see his arrogant smirks as he beats down a jobber, and I love seeing the anguish and embarrassment on his face when he's the one being demolished. And I especially love to see his peaceful sleeping expression when he's knocked out by his opponent. Sadly, in this match I missed out on all of these dimensions of Kingpin's face because he was wearing that mask. I am certain that I would have loved this video if he wasn't wearing it. I really hope that he goes back to not wearing a mask in the future.
