If I remember correctly, Knee wasn't really competing regularly at this time (input delay or something like that), and everyone was sick of JD and Saint dominating all the tournaments. Everybody wanted Knee to win and make a comeback. They had a rivalry and weren't in good terms, that's why that handshake was iconic and shocking at the same time.

The crowd, the commentary, the history of these 2 players, THAT HANDSHAKE. Not to mention the greatest examples of elite tekken ever. I watched the match so many times and it blows me away each and every time. Still almost 6 years later we’re talking about it.

From what I have read into their beef, JDCR ranked down Knee in a death match (back in Tekken 6 IIRC), and afterwards Knee wanted a rematch, but JDCR didn't give him one immediately (probably due to travel issues). Then, what caused the beef was Knee making some comments about JDCR avoiding him and such, where I would assume that he at the very least said that JDCR is scared of him, if not more. I say this, because I also read that Knee came out and said that he went out of line with his comments back in TTT2 days, but that 'olive branch' didn't resolve their beef. There are TTT2 sets with wins for each of the two, as well as EVO 2016 T7 set (where Knee picked Akuma, super broken on release, against JDCR), and no matter who won there was no handshake. What's more is that their beef spread among their friend groups as well. Chanel for example congratulates Saint after losing to him in TWT 2016 Grand Finals (referenced in the video, and yes, I know it wasn't called TWT but TKOIFT), but they were not on speaking terms even back in 2019, long after Knee and JDCR had eased tensions. Still though, Knee had lost back to back major grand finals to Nobi at TWT 2015, and Saint at Evo 2016, and afterwards had a rather poor showing at TWT 2016. On the other hand early 2017 JDCR was showing signs of invincibility, and would go on to dominate the entire year (with Qudans being his kryptonite). And this is what makes me respect Knee a lot for offering this handshake. At a point in time where his trajectory was going rather south, and JDCR was dominating, in front of a massive crowd, after a heartbreking reverse 3-0, followed by another loss, he decided to be the bigger man and offered a handshake which easily could have been rejected. In fact I would give huge props to the philippino crowd for both amplifying the hype around the sets, as well as creating the perfect occasion for this legendary handshake!

This was the defining moment of Tekken 7 for me. I got goosebumps when I saw them shake hands for the first time live.

It was crazy how JDCr was dropping a lot of his staple combos that he wouldn't usually drop, not only that but also Knee making a lot of mistakes. You can really see that both of these Players who are at the very peak of Tekken, crumble under the pressure and stress. Big Props to both of them during Rev Major!

I'm so incredibly happy and grateful that this is one of those matches i got to witness in my lifetime. 30 years from now, the new generation will be looking back and talking about the titans that came before them. These two will definitely be in those ranks without a doubt. Thank you, legends 🙏

Last week Knee defeated JDCR twice (3-0). Once in winner's final and another in grand finals.

What is also important to note was that at the time Feng gaming wasn’t really a thing. He was completely slept on. So when Knee pulls him out in the Jack and Dragunov meta, it was even extra hype. The crowd was insane. Loved this match

14:03 best moment

I watched hoth this and Lil Majin vs JDCR live, I'm glad I saw all the big moments in tekken 7 history!

Philippines Rev Major has a really intense crowd reaction.

this is the match that made me start playing feng and tekken in general

GJ JDCR! You really deserved the win

I always love you tekken tournament content🤩

The 1 time a major tekken tournament was held in my home country, and I wasn't able to witness it 🥲 What a tournament!

goated match. so glad i could be there in person 🙏🙏 even got a holographic dvj+kaz banapass from jackler

When I first picked up Tekken I decided to watch a professional match to see what it’s supposed to look like. This match was only a week old so it was the first one I ever watched. Needless to say I fell in love

I was watching with hype too.... ❤ absolute legends

I remember that day they fought that epic battle and the end with the TRUE respect was recognized between two Tekken Masters EVER, still brings tears to eyes such poetry all at ONCE...

God 2017-2019 was the best era of Tekken. It hasn't been the same since then.

I was there and my goodness the hype level in that venue was out of this world

I swear I'm always on the verge of tears whenever Solitude drops.

JDCR Will be GOD MODE in TEKKEN 8!

수비는 공격에 뚫리게 마련~~!! 화끈하게 공격하는 무릎님 플레이 보고싶습니다~~! 화이팅~!!

Still the best match in Tekken history. The GODS, the people, the environment, the LOUD CHEERS, no bias towards any player, just some GOOD ASS TEKKEN. Everything just feels right.

Season 1 D2 by Dragunov! I played it soo much thanks to Jdcr and Nobi

Tekken 8 can't come out soon enough. I'm ready to see the new era :D

that hand shake was epic

Damm its already been 6 years since then

This match attracted a lot of people to play tekken

The Greatest match of Tekken ever

I love JDCR because he plays who he wants no matter the popularity you gotta respect that shit to the fullest dude 😎👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

‘Get off of me bro’ is iconic🤣🤣

This is JDCT peak career. I hope he make a comeback at Evo to join the Korean team to have a good fight from Pakistani boys. 🤝

Imagine the Rivalry lasted since Tekken 6, Tag 2, then Tekken 7. Then the Handshake happened in Rev Major marking the end of the Rivalry.

Then playing in ttt2 was definitely more impactful of a thing. T7 is just the now. There matches then were literal art. T7 is the baby version of it

GOOOOOD ASSS TEKKEN!!!

What is the song played at the beginning please ?

🤝

JDCR! My All time top 3 Tekken player.

❤❤

the handshake , it was the handshake man 🤌🏻🤌🏻

This is the reason i play feng

Seeing steve with short hair again makes me feel old asf.

The pakistani may be at the top,but for me the koreans will always be the most entertaining when it comes to Tekken.

Can someone name the intro song for me please? 0:59

if they would play Heihachi vs DJ, that would be the title.

Yes, everyone will say arslan or atif is winner but for old player knee n jdcr are still those old and always the best god no matter what cheers

Though JDCR has fallen off a lot but he is still my favourite 🎉❤

Tekken 7* it stopped being Tekken after tag 2.

This was and IS the real deal! But now...

Im pretty sure arslan will take the january finals,but man i cant wait to see the pakistani/koreans evolution in Tekken 8.

Best tekken match and tekken tournament of all time. Best crowd, best games, best competitors.

Peak JDCR

Out date players: oh look at those turtle movements so high so TEKKEN 😂 . For example 2 side steps for an hour XD or oh the 2D hard to use they run the come back combo so high 🤯

When will you do something like this for Ash and his achievement.. A montage of his carrier or something like that?

calm killer JDCR, now he is just screaming .

And JDCR is gone 😢❤ not playing in tournament

Aris explaining the lore as always

Can’t wait to see Knee dominate with Feng in Tekken 8 unless they nerf the sht out of him on release 😂

well Knee already played with Feng from then , so why people all of sudden complaining abt Feng ........

The greatest times to watch tekken. Tourneys now suck and are boring as hell

Goodbye Tekken 7😢

And now jdcr isn't even close to knee

The 2 GOATS duking it out in the best set ever. The crowd The commentary mix it together and you get THE GREATEST GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD AAAAAAAAAAAAAASS TEKKEN probably closest one is Lil Majin vs JDCR with Aris in the commentary and Lil Majin being the People's Champ

JDCR

Then 2019 Arslan came and be like... this 2 guys very good player but nah

Knee and jdcr was God of tekken before the God killer Arslan ash came...

Now the real deal is Arslan Ash Remember the name

Than the Pakistanis came in😂

No way, there's a tonne of better matches than this

no offense but where is arslan ash.. he won them all..

Knee's Fang is overrated & exposed!!!! Come on Knee.... smh

Jdcr is not that Good

Battle of the what ? This is not even close much respect to jdcr but knee is better since long time ago

And then the Pakistani Arc Begun...

Fake Korean Tekken Gods are falling like flies infront of The Butcher

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