Worfeffect is real. "Their dangerous, but not unbeatable!"
The problem with Zoro and Sanjis defeats is: Mihawk is arguably the strongest Samurai, Zoro faced him at the start of the journey... and still impressed him.
Kuma appeared after two exhausting fights for Zoro, he still put on a fight, gained his repects and got one of the most badassscenes ever.
Against Fujitora he didnt even lost. His attack hit him, Zoro fought back and released himself from it. Gaining again: Fujitoras respect.
Even in defeat Zoro always gained respect from his opponent. Same goes for Sanji vs. Doflamingo, but he got stomped immediatly after the compliment which is weird.
Page One is still a crime. A Panel with shocked faces and a bubble: "he beat him effortlessy! what are those guys!" Would have been hype, instead we get a nonconclusion without seeing the end. Is it in the anime better, or are they not there yet?