Sweet 16 In FFWB's Tournament

After two weeks, we've narrowed the field down to the sweet 16. As the competition gets smaller and smaller, we can expect the votes to get closer and closer. This week, 6 matches were decided by a single vote. Let's take a look at who moved on.

Goldberg VS Okada

Goldberg is best known for going on one of the longest winning streaks of all time. By his next major threat for the title, Okada will be the longest reigning IWGP World Heavyweight Champion of all time. He is the last competitor on the list who has never wrestled for Vince McMahon. With how badly TNA treated him, I wouldn't be surprised if he never competes for a major US promotion (outside of a working deal with NJPW) ever again. While this isn't a bad thing, and some might even consider it a good thing, it might be held against him in a situation like this.

Randy Orton VS The Undertaker

Do you remember this feud? It was pretty great. The legend taking on the legend killer. Of course, this was very early in Orton's career, and he would go on to become a legend in his own right, but this was one of the feuds that put him on the map.

Sting VS Scott Hall

The original Outsider and founder of the NWO is battling it out against the ultimate defender of the WCW. Sting has never lost to Scott Hall in one on one competition. Is this because he was the better star and wrestler? Or is it because Scott Hall is the kind of wrestler who doesn't need the wins?

Finn Balor VS Ric Flair

The Demon and the Nature Boy face off here for a chance to make it to the elite 8. While Flair is known as the standard bearer for Greatest of All Time conversations, Balor/Devitt has made a strong case for himself in his brief 14 year career. Who moves on, and who becomes just another name?

Bret Hart VS Jushin Thunder Liger

The greatest junior heavyweight of all time takes on the excellence of execution. Both of these men made great careers out of being what many in the industry would consider undersized. One of these men walks out of this match up Napoleon, the other, Verne Troyer.

CM Punk VS Hulk Hogan

CM Punk took down one member of the Mega Powers, can he beat the others? These are two men I could have easily seen meeting in the finals, and are probably favorites to win this half of the tournament. Hell, I'm wearing a CM Punk shirt right now (thanks prowrestlingtees.com!). The Hulkster may have made wrestling mainstream, but Punk represents the, well, punk and alternative side of professional wrestling. So what do you want? Top 40 or rebelling against the machine? Even if that machine has a Pepsi Cola logo tattooed on his arm...

AJ Styles VS Stone Cold Steve Austin

Similar to the last pairing, this is a battle between new school and old school. It is also a clash of styles (no pun intended). The Phenomenal One is one of the best technical wrestlers in recent memory, as well as one of the best high flyers. The Texas Rattlesnake is one of the greatest characters in the history of professional wrestling. Which is more important to a successful career? You decide.

Mick Foley VS John Cena

I was actually extrememly surprised to see that these two have never faced off in the ring. Not that their careers truly overlapped, but Foley arguably hung on a little too long, and Cena was arguably thrust into the main event scene a bit too early. These are probably the only negative things I can say about either of these guys. Cena has carried the company on his back for the past decade. Foley is one of the greatest hardcore wrestlers of all time and just as highly ranked as a character worker. A real match between these two in their primes would be a real barnburner.

And just like that, the matches are set. Who are you voting for in these battles? Stay tuned for a special piece a bit later in the week attempting to persuade some votes. Will it work on you? We'll see.

Until next time, stay (too) sweet Copyright 2015 World Wrestling Entertainment!