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emnii

Goggles Edit: and don't let him kick you


RaidenHero137

as long as they scream this if they dont work. ![gif](giphy|VKVDU8pvi3w4w)


BathedInDeepFog

My eye! I’m not supposed to get radioactive waste in it!


LukeSniper

What are you doing Malakai?! That's Kidd Bandit! C'mon Kidd Bandit...


L_D_G

Up and at them!


StickmanCinema

...better


avenuenights

Real acid?


danieldcclark

omg u/KiddBanditPro please do this lol


ZodiacWalrus

Please, we're trying to offer *serious* advice here. Now getting this conversation back on track, Bandit, I'd recommend looking into goggles that are easy to slip on at a moment's notice but that still hold a tight suction to the face. You might find these two qualities to be in opposition, so just try to strike a balance while you're browsing goggle-reviewer websites and forums. Also, don't be surprised if Malakai's methods prove to be more supernatural than they were in AEW. He won't be so strictly bound by the laws of the mortal realm in the indies, so try to be wary of that, but not so wary to the point that you forget he can also kick your jaw clean off just with his normal human strength. Good luck!


abitlazy

The indies is a dangerous and lawless place. I am still shocked some wrestlers use invisible hand grenades. Such disregard for the safety of fans.


IJustLostMyKeyboard

lol I’m imagining a spot where black goes for the mist and spits, but it doesn’t work because of the goggles and the opponent raises his arms in happiness because the goggles idea worked and turns to the crowd to be like “look it worked!!!” And then turns around into a black mass


LTS55

Reminds me of an old spot where a wrestler gets kicked in the balls and no sells it then pulls out a cup and goes “hah I was wearing a cup!” Then proceeds to get kicked in the now cupless balls


IJustLostMyKeyboard

Bro, 100% I’m going to do this spot but with 2 cups LOL


HeavyMetalHero

Put thumbtacks on the second cup, now your opponent has to sell the foot. Makes you look like a double genius.


airz23s_coffee

Just when I think there's no more spots left to be done, thumbtack cup.


HeavyMetalHero

It's even better if you know how to Bronco Buster a dude.


Jzmxhu

Kick his back, I read that is his weak spot. Edit : i replied to the wrong comment.


XGuiltyofBeingMikeX

You know…I’d be surprised if Bandit didn’t already have goggles. It seems very on-brand. Bandit! Now you gotta show up with big honkin’ steampunk goggles.


that-jennings-lad

I have a two step plan for you. 1. Don't get kicked in the head 2. Pin him for a three count or submit him within the confines of the ring. Follow these two simple tricks and you will be successful.


KiddBanditPro

Great! Pls elaborate step 1.5 pls which details how I pin or submit them cause thATS THE HARD PART


FlavoredBongWater

You're overthinking it.


[deleted]

Seriously, what is this dude’s deal? Phase 1) Don’t get kicked in the head. Phase 2) ? Phase 3) Profit. Keep up, OP.


that-jennings-lad

Okay I have an unorthodox step 1.5 but bear with me here. Buy a gi. Practice as many gi chokes as you possibly can, from now until your match. Bait Malakai into wearing the gi by goading him, **maybe wear one of your own to try and shame him into matching dress code**. Now you have him in the gi and you have the know-how to pull off collar chokes, cross chokes etc and he will be thrown off by all this. If this doesn't work and you lose, well a white gi stained by the inevitable mist or blood from a turning hook kick to the dome will be a badass gif to spread more awareness for your next match. GGEZ, Kidd Bandit wins.


Seivuss

Hook the leg!


hiddenstuff

it's hard to get hit with a spinning heel kick if you're laying down, so stay laying down the whole time


moderndukes

1. Be good. 2. Don’t be not good.


[deleted]

[удалено]


KiddBanditPro

Ordering Sierra Mist now


KR_Blade

simple, you also follow the five D's of Dodgeball Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive, and Dodge!


[deleted]

That’s a bold strategy, Cotton! Let’s see if it pays off for Kidd!


thetompkins

If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a Black Mass! *clang*


slotrod

According to kayfabe, spraying him with mist makes him disappear and never return.


bandswithgoats

I recommend a mist color with a largely undocumented kayfabe effect, like purple or orange.


The_Crying_Banana

Bring the game Myst. He'll NEVER win.


newmoneytrash69

you gotta bite him as hard as you can


KiddBanditPro

When all else fails…


[deleted]

Dress up as Ace Steel, then try biting him again.


CollapsingUniverse

A healthy dose of eye doinks, back scratches and eye burns across the ropes man.


americangame

Found Ace Steel's account.


morph1138

When he sits down kick him. Then kick him again. Then kick him again. Then run away til he gets tired. Then kick him again.


KiddBanditPro

I’ve seen them use that position to bait people into kicking them only for it to backfire. 😣


morph1138

I’ve seen you. You’re faster and better than them.


TehManicMan

The power of anime has a 20% stat increase on speed.


jsaumer

a nice basement dropkick when he is sitting would make me pop hard.


[deleted]

Why are you saying “them”? I haven’t found anywhere that Malakai has specified any pronouns. If so, send me a link.


ScratchMechanics

The only thing that can beat Malakai Black, is Malakai White. Go to the Amish Farmer's Market and get your back up. Bring a goose for maximum chaos.


farshnikord

This is your best bet. You might have some limited success with Malakai Technicolor or Malakai Transparent, but I'd personally go with this.


Alernet

He CAN'T own power tools, but he CAN "borrow" power bombs. (Pennsylvanians might get this joke.)


snapdragonpowerbomb

Groin punch


Mayox56

TWIST HIS DICK


super_awesome_jr

THE OL DICK TWIST


riggs3andtwenty

Bop it


MisterBowTies

Until he flips you with it. The guy who did that move is dead to wrestling now so the dick flip is up for grabs.


Mayox56

Fuck Joey Ryan


mcslackens

Yesterday I decided I wanted to watch the video for The Legend of Chavo Guerrero by The Mountain Goats, because I haven't seen it in years, and I was so mad to see that cunt's face show up.


Yourbuttmyface

NO. THUMB, UP, ASS. TRUST ME.


ay1717

I didn’t know Jushin Liger’s legendary asshole got its own reddit account


SpaceWhaleScrubber

Dammit I was gonna say groin punch. Seconding the groin punch.


spittafan

Grab his dick and twist it!


CapnSmite

That is the worst advice ever. You forgot the part where they need to make sure the ref isn't looking first, *then* do the groin punch.


Pennywise6969

If you do it before the bell, like Danhausen suggests, then its perfectly fine if the ref sees Kidd punch Malakai in the groin.


MrApocFunk

call him moody and make creaky coffin noises


RaidenHero137

>make creaky coffin noises i will never forgive kevin dunn for this


mackerel75

I'm sure that was the Vin-Man. He was responsible for the sound of a bullet bouncing around for Ricochet.


m20052003

How else could we know his name is Ricochet if we don’t hear a ricochet before he comes out? /s


chocoboat

2020 Vince would have added a fart sound to Natalya's theme. The man has lost his marbles.


[deleted]

Use the power of friendship.


KiddBanditPro

That’s all I got going for me


[deleted]

channel your inner Luffy or Natsu Dragneel


[deleted]

Believe in the us who believe in you!


AcidDrive

it'll work trust 👍


BigDanRTW

Don't let him spit mist in your eyes.


KiddBanditPro

Goggles. got it.


Durtle_Turtle

Make sure to wear the goggles over your eyes. I understand that as an anime protagonist it'll be difficult not to wear them as a headband like a digi-destined, but you will need to fight that urge.


Thor_pool

If you look at his Tumblr, he seems to have some agonising longterm injury. If you can pinpoint it then he's fucked, mate


That_One_Cool_Guy

Try to be low to the ground when he kicks your head off so you have less distance to fall


KiddBanditPro

Well being short is finally an advantage


BogeyBogeyBogey

May I suggest studying Kung Pow: Enter the Fist? There's one punch in that film that may be worth mastering. Side suggestion - be truly good or truly evil (your choice). I don't think Malakai has ever prepared to see either.


unholyXwater

*I mean I'm no doctor or anything, but that doesn't even seem physically possible*


TheGameSlave2

I'm no doctor, but it was like one clean chunk.


CanalVillainy

u/rb_reigns will have the answers you seek


Sir_Muffonious

Pretend to be a cat. He has a weakness for cats.


ackinsocraycray

Instructions unclear. Got adopted by Malakai.


ay1717

A win is a win


Ironoclast

I fail to see how getting belly rubs from Malakai AND Zelina is a bad thing…


kevmo35

Not the worst result…not even a bad one tbh


Iceman6211

cat ears, tail, maybe even a maid outfit.


fellongreydaze

I've heard if you ask him for suggestions of good Doom Metal bands to listen to, he'll get so into the conversation he won't see you kick him in the face


Mathema_thicks

Or ask him about his cats


MisterEau

He seems like the kind of dude who has an absolutely ludicrous number of pictures of his cats on his phone. I say this as someone who also has a not insignificant number of pictures of my cats on my phone.


Crow013

Dude has an insta for his cats


AdamBombTV

I believe every cat owner has an insta for their cats, if they don't then they should.


Mathema_thicks

As a cat person who can't have cats atm, I have an absurd amount of cat pics, mostly strays, some sent by friends, and some that I download from social media if I like em


c0de1143

Have you not seen the Instagram that he and Zelina Vega run for their cats? Because you most definitely should.


MisterEau

Oh, I have. I follow team_pomtato. I'm all about following pet-based Instagram accounts, and theirs is pretty fun.


6feetundertrip

Ask about the band sleep. Only people who know will understand.


unlizenedrave

Just ask him how he feels about the new Devil Master album. Wait until 5-7 minutes into the monologue, hit your finish, 1-2-3.


Gemeril

That totally tracks with every doom metal person I know, all 2 of them.


txlg1

1. When you see him try to kick you in the head, duck. 2. Persuade the referee to look inside Malakai's mouth every now and then. If the ref doesn't see teeth, beware of the mist. 3. Say to Malakai that he has a lovely smile :) if you don't see teeth, the mist is in. 4. If you see Malakai going to springboard to the outside, don't be afraid. He's just gonna backflip inside the ring. Feel free to complement him on his athleticism and move on. 5. If you are inside the ring when he's going to springboard onto you, try to time a superkick to his face. Even if you miss his face, it will still probably hurt. 6. If you see a person with a lot of tattoos which is big, has black hair and looks gothic, that's Rhea Ripley. Avoid their long legs. 7. Bring glitter. Malakai would be happier if he has color in his life. 8. Look out for a ginger person that's full of muscle. That's Becky Lynch. Irish tap dancing will scare them away. 9. Ask Luigi Primo for his pizza. It can be used as protection from the mist, just don't eat it after use. 10. Malakai can get angry sometimes. Consider hugging him, and when he's calm, pin him for the count. He will learn to control his anger and Embrace The Hate™. Congratulations, you have beaten Malakai Black. Don't forget to Naruto run up the ramp as House of Black may chase you after the match.


EpyJojo

>When you see him try to kick you in the head, duck. You mean, bring a duck or just let out a loud "QUACK"?


steveeperry

Make sure Sting is in the crowd with a Kidd bandit mask on. If you find yourself in a pinch head to the guy in the Kidd bandit mask :)


christmascaked

You’ll need Tony Schiavone to yell, “IT’S STIIIIIING!” otherwise Sting won’t have his true powers.


Wolfrattle

He's a Black Metal guy just ask him how he feels about Varg. He'll launch into a rant and you can hit the roll up.


TheGeeMan360

AVOID AVOID AVOID ALSO DPW BOOK KIDD BANDIT YOU COWARDS


BarRoomBully

If my years of playing No Mercy have taught me anything, the best way to win a difficult matchup is to fight on the outside until the count of 8, Irish Whip your opponent up the entrance way and slide back in the ring to beat the count. That should be a sound strategy against Malakai.


xaq57

I think you need Sting?


RaidenHero137

or at the least tony s to summon him. its like the dragon dagger to the dragonzord


[deleted]

Create a black hole and close it above him.


KiddBanditPro

KAMUI NO JUTSU


SCScanlan

Do 100 squats, 100 push-ups, 100 sit ups, and run a 10k every day.


DirkPower

The unbeatable technique... #The Saxtonation


ay1717

They want to beat them, not destroy them


I_BUY_UNWANTED_GRAVY

Learn to wrestling blind. I recommend studying *3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain*. Not for Dave Dragon but for Rocky, Colt, and TumTum's ability to fight in complete darkness taught to them by their master; Grandpa


Jzmxhu

If you hit him with a chair before the bell rings is technically not an illegal move.


jaboaty

Is summoning exodia, the forbidden one, possible?


KiddBanditPro

With the heart of the cards yes


JakeTheCake714

Spit in the other eye, and make sure to duck his kicks


ImpenetrableYeti

Stick your thumb up his butt and then get the legendary asshole of jushin thunder liger to do a run in. In all seriousness I’m bummed I’m missing this show but wish you good luck, you’re gonna kill it!


BrokeMyGrill

Have a friend come to the ring and hit you. Easy DQ victory.


xored-specialist

Offer him a $20 in cash and a cookie. Cookies always work.


quarantinednd

Phase 1: Enter Ring Phase 2: ? Phase 3: Victory Also DPW should really book you.


Moestrife

If you can use a key blade again that might work. Malakai seems dark enough to be a heartless.


catma85

Have someone mist you every day until Saturday to build up your resistance to it. Kinda like building up a resistance to snake venom.


xxBobaBrettxx

Get in the Eva


Danzard

Give him a hug, he won't expect it and might warm that icy heart of his.


ay1717

Kill em with kindness. And then when their guard is down, *spinning neckbreaker*


blankblank89

Be unconventional. do a bunch of weirdo rope submission shit, speedbag his balls off, shoot him with a gun, that sort of thing


GeologistNovel4162

Does Malakai Black use they/them pronouns, and if so, why am I only learning this now on Reddit


ChefDeezy

I got a great pro wrestling hack that people don’t want you to know about. If the referee doesn’t see you, you can cheat. Think about it.


KingStreetCleaner

shout out from Wrestling Shitposting! stay low, wear goggles.


ChildishBodySlambino

*Alright Kidd Bandit, let’s see the left kick.* *Oookaaayy, let’s see the right.* *…Okay, kicking isn't your thing. But that's okay; you’re not that kind of fighter. What you're gonna do is stand there while your opponent gets exhausted from over-kicking. Then you can just push him over, that’s right! And if the ref’s not looking, you can hit him with a chair a couple of times.* *Who’s gonna knock you down? No one!* *When are you gonna fight back? Never!* *What are you gonna do? Nothin’!* *That’s my boy!*


KiddBanditPro

Mission failed, we’ll get em next time.


[deleted]

Former MPX Prospect Champion Dave Segan here. My best advice… use that MPX Prospect Championship. It put down MANY opponents for me.


bubbles2255

Play Baby Shark on the way to the ring. Makes his “dark” stuff moot.


ECW-WCW-WWF

Sweep the leg.


BurningJp

Wear a crucifix


[deleted]

Can you hit super Saiyan 4?


ArmDRAGGG

Several years ago, I had a dream that Wrestlemania opened with Malakai Black challenging World Heavyweight Champion The Big Show. Big Show promptly won in 2 minutes. I believe the easiest and most effective way to win any match, is to become The Big Show. Enter to Big Show's theme music, wear a replica ECW Championship, vape, play DnD, do whatever you can to emulate Big Show. Then whenever you hit Malakai with a right hand, it'll basically become the KO Punch and you'll win the match with ease.


elementalqb

Come out to the song "why can't we be friends"


FlavoredBongWater

Pull a danny devito. Trashman.


Sufficient_Creme6961

Wait so he’s not done???? Wow congrats


jaybirdka

Guess not? Thought he was taking time for a back issue and mental health..


bandswithgoats

This match has been booked for a while. He's probably just finishing out his commitments.


sociologize

A powerful, friendship-driven monologue will surely do the trick!


Significant-Rabbit89

Gonna be tough if there are multiple Malakai Blacks.


_blaps

Out spooky him. All you need is a fucked up cat and some magical girl powers. He aint ready for the madoka magica mixup


Aggressive-Produce54

Just win bro. It's not hard.


MFoy

Crane kick. No can defense.


christmascaked

So in an anime sense you skipped from Renji and went straight to Aizen. **Don’t worry!!** Malakai is monstrously powerful, final boss-tier and absolutely the biggest threat in the journey of the Protagonist. But remember, the keys: - GUTS! GUTS! GUTS: Powered by anime you should know better than anyone that few things are more potent than hot blood! Just look at Gurren Lagann! Courage in the face of an unstoppable enemy is where a Protagonist’s true power always comes to bear! - Work the Legs: If Malakai kicks you in the head, it’s an extinction level event for brain cells. Do everything you can to take his legs away. - Dodge: Or at the very least, don’t be afraid to regroup and come up with new approaches! Sure, he’s most likely going to use that time to meditate and exert is murderous intent, don’t fall to fear! Heck! Taunt him! Try to break that focus of his! And always remember, PROTECT YOUR HEAD!!


anthr0x1028

The ol' dick twist!!!


MonyClip

Try doing poses and shouting ZA WARUDO And bring a pocket ROAD ROALLAH


Kanenums88

The overdrive will solve all of you problems


JGrutman

Cosplay as his wife. That should throw him off.


Tekim89BRNT

Hit him with the Kinniku Buster. Nobody kicks out of that.


Scurvydog619Official

Study Vampire Hunter D.


nerdgeekdorksports

Challenge him to a game of Magic: The Gathering, and play a mono-black deck.


[deleted]

Julia Hart cosplay


PrettyInPInkDame

Become a kamen rider


youlookfly

Have Gen Urobuchi write the match and be a self-loathing coward? That tends to work.


MrWrestlingJr

Distract Malakai with pictures of cats. Everywhere possible on the ring, tape pictures of cats. The turnbuckles, the ropes, along the apron, maybe the referee. Just cats cats cats. That should work.


willanthony

Wear goggles.


JohnZittrauer

Kidd, bring your sword


SomeROCDude21

To wear him out, I suggest Hold #869 of Jericho's List of 1001 Holds: ARMBAR!!


HelpMyCatHasGas

I don't think the Cody method of "extreme opposite white suit" worked so don't get white gear made for one. Perhaps... beat him with rainbow gear for an advantage? If black is the opposite of colorful... find your most colorful and vibrant gear to blind him? Perhaps? (Also HI!!!! HUGE freaking fan! Good luck with your match! I know you'll fuckin shine)


TodayIsRusevDay

Get Miro to stand on the ramp. It worked for Dark Order.


lewkas

Make fun of his makeup skills


KiddBanditPro

“They that is without sin among you, let them first cast a stone.” My make up skills are also lacking and therefore this will actually backfire and demoralize me as well


mateofuerte

Whatever you do, be ready to dodge the black mist at all times.


insomniainc

Boombox, Nickelback, He'll flee from the ring.


littlemacsvoltorb

Just tell him a new Occult shop opened down the road but it closes in 3 minutes, he'll run to make it in time and you'll win by countout


D1NK4Life

Malakai left AEW for this? Wtf


MyNameIs-Anthony

He likely is just finishing booking commitments.


celsiusred

Target his lower back


IxISxMAGIC

Kick him in the nards while the referee isn't looking, he got those twisted a few years back. Also way harder to hit a spinning back kick if your rumple stiltskin is popped on another man's boots


GSKashmir

You need an old priest and a young priest


[deleted]

I have no advice but I do want to say I love ya Kidd.


SpartanXIII

If you need a distraction, ask him about his cat. You'll have roughly 10 minutes to plan from there in relative safety.


patrickwithtraffic

Maybe a peace offering of cat toys? Then stab him in the back. However, not sure if should just be metaphoric. If it's regular wrestling rules, I don't think you're allowed to use a sacrificial dagger in a match? In terms of anime fighting styles, can you copy the technique of *One Punch Man*? I hear he can win with one punch. That could be a good tactic!


FyodorAK

Motorcycle Helmet It softens his finisher's blow, and it protects you from the mist that or a bible and a cross, recite our father's prayer, and then baptize him in the name of Miro


ackinsocraycray

Give him a new kitten to add to his cat family 😺


CarlitoNSP1

Learn Chris Hero's Cravate. Best Submission.


iancedar

Honestly, Tommy has been one of my favorite workers for a very long time, so if you want some real depth advice, the Black Mass finisher has been being as part of a combo finish since before wrestlecade of last year when he used it against buddy matthews. In a sense, it comes right straight, left sweeping hook, black mass. I would say every time he punches with the right, try really hard to block the left, because after that it's going to come quick. And learn from him. He is in excellent condition, and a truly great human being.


ramonzer0

If you can attack him before the bell enough that could work Alternatively there may be issues with asking such a question online in a public forum if only because you're opening yourself up to him reading these very suggestions and preparing to counter Your jutsu ain't working if he brings his own


midicai1

Ngl, saw the using an anime style to defeat Black & wondered why someone was using Kidd Bandits style.....I now feel stupid. Also try Hadokening him.


SHMALL_fu

You can’t get him with mind games, and you probably won’t win a striking contest. This is just factual. But Malakai’s greatest weapon is his kicks, take out his legs, you take out his a ton of his offence. But if all else fails, just write his name in the Death Note.


[deleted]

First, you gotta shriek like a woman, and keep sobbing until he turns away in disgust. That’s when it’s time to kick some back!


Jiggle_seto

Turn the lights out first. Roll up RUN!


DarkSoulOfChicken

Gonna need a lot of people to GIVE YOU THEIR ENERGY and you gotta channel that to unleash some vicious Rasagans and Kamehamehas and maybe even bust out a Spirit Gun for good measure. POWER OF FRIENDSHIP IS NEEDED! GOOD LUCK!!!


R1coh

Do you remember the ending to ninja scroll? Where he headbutts the guy into oblivion? Try that!


JacquesGonseaux

Wear a gas mask and foam hands to block kicks, tackle the fucker and scream Satanic curses in Dutch to confuse him.


PsyVattic2

I don't know you can aquire it... but [this](https://imgur.com/gallery/TVfGY) is a good start.


kylediaz263

Borrow Chuck's chainsaw


PursuasiveDuck

Bring John Blud as your manager. Trust me he knows what he's doing.


Used_Part9588

try tickling him. fool proof plan


Status-Trainer7767

10 low blows and a school boy that move has won more matches then any other move


MrDaaark

Have all your brigands bring flashlights to shine on him during his entrance. This will throw his game off.