don't think they ever had a test they way they did in that issue, but i see no reason why savage COULDN'T stop him of he got angry enough. and savage has manhandled absorbing man in the past and tossed juggs around as well. even prof tossed juggs around a bit after he realized who he was.
all's i'm saying is there wasn't enough evidence (war wasn't around long enough) for everyone to be making unsubstantiated claims about him and his power level. MAYBE he was more powerful, but based on his appearance, there was nothing to say he was stronger, more durable than savage. just that he had a sword . . .