Very curious why people think Aquaman is a bad match up.
I've been using Zod since he came out, but just this week started to break down his match ups, and I started with Aquaman. I think Zod has alotta options in this match up, and shuts down or straight up punishes Aquaman for trying to do anything.
Can you let me know why you think it's bad, then I will present my case of findings and why I think it's good.
After several sets with a strong offline Aquaman player, I think it's in his favor.
Full screen: it is tough to convince him to come to you. His zoning is faster and he can stuff zod's trait start up on reaction. From the deep has antiair properties so iazb get stuffed as well. Aquaman controls the pace at this distance.
Half screen distance: Zod seems to do better here. He can pressure and control the match a bit more. However Aquaman's normal's range is too good.
Up close: f2 can punish a blocked low scoop which is nice, and Zod can win at this range but.....
If you manage to get trait out, he will put up his own trait while holding back and trait time is too short to hit him with a second low. Obviously you don't want to ever try a crossup. Aquaman's b1 and f1 allow him to maintain pressure.
I don't think the MU is that bad, but definitely feels uphill for Zod.