Doesn't change the fact that Luffy needed awakening to beat someone without awakening. If anyone deserves respect, it'd be Kaido for being so strong without awakening. Luffy deserves some respect too for beating Katakuri and Doffy without awakening. I'd say it speaks more about the lack of quality in training for Doffy and Kuri given the fact that you can get as strong as Kaido and Big Mom without awakening.