User blog comment:The Irish VS Writer/Luke Skywalker vs Rey/@comment-27518422-20190928180331

Luke has a significant experience advantage; he was a big player in the Galactic Civil War, helping to win many a battle. He also has gone up against much more skilled opponents than Rey - or anyone Rey has come up against.

He managed to tag Vader in Episode V despite being nowhere near as trained as he needed to be. And even has more initiative than Rey. He immediately attempted to, though was unsuccessful at, block Sidious' Lightning by basically trying to wing Tutaminis (a technique he probably knew nothing of).

Rey is skilled, sure, and according to Yoda had nothing to learn from the Jedi texts though that line doesn't really qualify Rey. Yoda also did say "We are what they (Rey) grow beyond." So while that might mean Rey will eventually surpass Luke, it's yet to happen. Saying Rey should win because Yoda said so is not really fair as there is no evidence to suggest she is better than Luke.

They are probably equal in terms of physicality, though Rey is a talented scavenger and battler, whereas Luke was overpowered by a Tusken Raider (in episode IV mind, and when he was caught off guard.) I dunno if Rey has lifting strength as an advantage or not, but it doesn't matter any way as this will surely not come down to a lifting contest.

As these two are mostly duelists as opposed to force wielders, this likely comes down to blows and the winner will be decided by the way of the blade. Luke managed to outfence Vader, and hung with him on a few occasions in comics as well. Rey did beat Kylo and several of the guards, but they are not the same skill, or style as Vader.

All in all, Luke probably holds the edge in terms of skill and application. I give him a very comfortable edge going into this one.

(Well maybe until Disney release Episode 9 and make Rey Supergirl.)