>>16080908Attendance doesn't matter. Dave Meltzer does.
Dave Meltzer has been studying the art of professional wrestling match flow for over forty years, watching and analyzing thousands of matches from different eras, styles, and promotions. He has developed a keen eye and a refined taste for what makes a match flow well, and what makes it fall flat. He has also been consistent and transparent in his criteria and expectations, explaining his reasoning and preferences in his Wrestling Observer Newsletter and podcasts.
Meltzer’s star ratings are based on his objective evaluation of the match flow, taking into account factors such as the technical skill, creativity, originality, intensity, realism, crowd involvement, and significance of the match. He does not let his personal biases, preferences, or agendas influence his ratings. He does not favor any particular wrestler, promotion, or style over another. He does not give higher or lower ratings based on popularity, politics, or hype. He judges each match on its own merits, based on its match flow.
Meltzer simply puts anyone who contradicts him to shame with his vast knowledge and credibility. He has access to sources and information that most people in the wrestling world do not have. He is not afraid to expose the lies and hypocrisy of promoters, wrestlers, and fans who try to challenge his opinions or facts. He is also a respected journalist in mixed martial arts, and has been inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum. Meltzer is the ultimate authority on pro wrestling, and anyone who disagrees with him is either ignorant or biased.
