All Elite Wrestling

[drave]

Appearing with who? :lol:

[xrodmuc316]

I'm not CRAZY about the "Horseman" revivals we seem to have happening just because they probably won't be able to use that trademark. We've seen that a bunch throughout history with Evolution and the TNA version that I can't remember the name for. JJ couldn't even get into the ring so I can't see him sticking around. In that case Tully can stay the manager and they can get a big name to play lead. I don't k ow if Spears is the right guy.

Fortune :D

[xrodmuc316]

Can anyone explain why USA would move nxt to Tuesdays? How can't that be viewed as a sign of defeat?

The same company that just gave Vince another Billion Dollars also owns the rights to NHL games.

I'd rather have a Billion dollars and air on Tuesday then go head to head with flippy nerds and WWE rejects :rofl:

Not like NXT was so sad they get 100,000 less viewers that they begged to move nights.

Let's not let the truth get in the way of celebrating AEW's great victory though, am I right????? :roll:

[slik]

934k in live viewers, nice

Shaq hit a slam drunk for AEW


https://i.postimg.cc/63wsLJ2X/aew.png

[Jordan]

WWE didn't even hardly rank again

[drave]

But let's not let truth get in the way of that either. He has a title to defend FFS!

[drave]

O shit, can you imagine Truth goin full gimmick and saying he is AEW 24/7 champion.

[Evil Vito]

https://i.imgur.com/bde1bQi.jpg

:heart:

[Emperor Smeat]

Didn’t they both appear on NXT when they first started trying to use Raw and Smackdown guys to try to hype NXT and it didn’t do shit?

At least in AJ Styles' case, he showed up there during the three brand warfare build for Survivor Series that year and wrestled a tag match at a NXT show.

[Emperor Smeat]

AEW officially signed another one of their notable regulars from their AEW Dark series.

AEW Dark regular "Captain" Shawn Dean is now officially a signed member of the promotion's roster.

AEW president and CEO Tony Khan posted a tweet on Friday announcing that Dean has signed with AEW. "Thank you for your service to the USA, @ShawnDean773, + thank you for everything you’ve done for @AEW to help us thrive through the pandemic," Khan tweeted. "Your consistent hard work, positivity + reliability have made you so valuable to #AEW; now it’s my honor to officially welcome you aboard!"

Dean, who is a veteran of the United States Navy, has regularly appeared on AEW Dark since making his AEW debut in March 2020. He's also wrestled on Dynamite twice.

Dean and Carlie Bravo are part of a tag team called The Infantry in AEW. Bravo is a veteran of the United States Marines.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you for your service to the USA, <a href="https://twitter.com/ShawnDean773?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShawnDean773</a>, + thank you for everything you’ve done for <a href="https://twitter.com/AEW?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AEW</a> to help us thrive through the pandemic. Your consistent hard work, positivity + reliability have made you so valuable to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AEW?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AEW</a>; now it’s my honor to officially welcome you aboard! <a href="https://t.co/SJhRB7MNyz">pic.twitter.com/SJhRB7MNyz</a></p>&mdash; Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) <a href="https://twitter.com/TonyKhan/status/1367887034887634946?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Bad News Gertner]

It's been the same 1.5-1.6 million fans between NXT and AEW since Day 1 and I doubt that's changing

[SammyG]

Actually getting together with a group to catch the PPV this weekend. First time that's happened in a while. Looking forward to who the surprise signee is.

[xrodmuc316]

934k in live viewers, nice

Shaq hit a slam drunk for AEW


https://i.postimg.cc/63wsLJ2X/aew.png

COULDN'T EVEN GET A MILLION VIEWERS WITH SHAQ AND BIG SHOW?!?!?

OHHHHHH NO NO NO NO NO NO :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[screech]

It's been the same 1.5-1.6 million fans between NXT and AEW since Day 1 and I doubt that's changing

Yeah I'm not sure either show will see a huge bump, but at least there won't be a "look who won the war for 800k" celebratory tweets every Thursday.

[slik]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/TZqPGEQGJ7">pic.twitter.com/TZqPGEQGJ7</a></p>&mdash; Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealKurtAngle/status/1368207273831653382?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Jordan]

Confirmed it's Angle

[Damian Rey 2.0]

Oh great. Not excited for that one bit. That's a huge let down.

[drave]

:|

[drave]

*wet farts*






Yep, even that felt better. Just gonna let it marinate even.

[Damian Rey 2.0]

Lemme take that back a bit. I'm disappointed if he's the big reveal. Maybe he shows up in the ladder match. That could be fun if he can actually go. He looks fucking ripped so maybe he's on whatever the Rock is on.

But if he's the big signing then I'll still be disappointed.

[Lock Jaw]

Can't wait for Kurt Angle vs Sting!!!!!!

[Maluco]

I think it’s Christian. Guy who reported he was under contract, got it wrong.

Angle would be terrible. It was painful to watch him wrestle in his last run. He is hunched over, has arm problems and can’t even straighten his legs properly. He has to turn his whole body just to look round.

Not only would it be a terrible idea to have him wrestle again, it would be irresponsible. No one wants to see that in 2021..

Show clearly said “hall of fame worthy” and Angle is already in the HoF.

[slik]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We'll have lots more in the daily update, but the Shaq match peaked at 1.3 million viewers. Highest opposed number since 2019.</p>&mdash; Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) <a href="https://twitter.com/davemeltzerWON/status/1367951241876148224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Evil Vito]

Be funny if Angle comes out only to be attacked by another surprise

[drave]

swerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrve




It'd be Abbas Jadidi to take him out.

[screech]

Maybe Kurt is training for the Olympics again. Wasn't he trying for another go at that a few years back?

[Fignuts]

To be fair he looks in way better shape now. He's definitely put a lot of work in for this

[Evil Vito]

I can understand WHY he wants one last run. Not that he could move worth a shit in 2019 but he had a very undignified end to his in-ring career. Him losing his retirement match was fine, that's how it's supposed to go...but who the hell wanted to see him against Baron Corbin? Moreover, it was basically a 5 minute squash 6 hours into a 7.5 hour WrestleMania, everyone was long ready to go home by then.

But as much as he's worked on his physique, not sure the mobility is gonna be there.

[Evil Vito]

If it’s not Angle it’s kinda brilliant for him to capitalize on the rumors by putting out that teaser, could end up being an ad for his nutrition company or something.

[slik]

If the surprise is Kurt Angle I think Tony Khan over-hyped it. Still looking forward to the show on Sunday, the card is really good.

[Lock Jaw]

It's me, Lock Jaw

With me in charge, this show can really go places

[xrodmuc316]

I think it’s Christian. Guy who reported he was under contract, got it wrong.

Angle would be terrible. It was painful to watch him wrestle in his last run. He is hunched over, has arm problems and can’t even straighten his legs properly. He has to turn his whole body just to look round.

Not only would it be a terrible idea to have him wrestle again, it would be irresponsible. No one wants to see that in 2021..

Show clearly said “hall of fame worthy” and Angle is already in the HoF.

Kurt is in like 6 or 7 Hall of Fames actually, It's True!

[slik]

WHAT IF IT IS THE YET-TAY

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Remember at the first Double or Nothing when people were speculating Moxley was going to be the surprise entrant in the casino battle royale and then were bummed when it was Adam Page and then Moxley ended up debuting at the end of the night

I’m not done getting my hopes up yet

[Supreme Olajuwon]

And they did a similar misdirection when Matt Hardy debuted.

[Damian Rey 2.0]

If that's the case I'll take Angle coming into the ladder match and Punk being the big surprise

[weather vane]

He looks ripped. I don’t hate it. I mean if the matches stink or he talks all monotone again, I hate it. See how it goes.

[Jordan]

I think it's possible that Nick Gage is the mystery ladder match opponent. He wins and then ends up joining Darby's fight against Team Taz when they cause shenanigans in the TNT title match in Dynamite. I believe Darkside is doing an episode featuring Gage so his "stardom" is about to grow. My other idea is Sammy for the ladder match but story wise that doesn't make sense unless he loses the ladder match due to Inner Circle interference.

[Emperor Smeat]

Could see Gage being the mystery person for the ladder match.

AEW did have plans at one point to use him for their shows prior to him suffering a serious leg injury last year and he did make a surprise return at GCW's event last night.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I’m hearing lots of people saying that AEW feels like it jumped the shark with Revolution.

[drave]

based on what

[Curtis]

They need to bring in Tomko if he cleaned himself up for a legendary storyline with Christian.
Show Christian sitting in the back when Tomko walks in wearing jeans and no shirt.
Christian : Tomko, you don't have a shirt?
Tomko : No.
Christian : Why not?
Tomko : I cant find it. I think someone stole it.


This launches the "Missing Tomko's Shirt" storyline which can stretch for a few months as Christian goes on a mission to find Tomko's shirt. Several wrestlers become suspects. Cameras on CCTV are reviewed to show that Tomko walks in with a shirt but it becomes lost before he finds Christian. Tomko cant remember when the last time he wore the shirt was.

[Volare]

Book IT!!

[Curtis]

Then Christian one day comes out and says,


"Ive had enough. No one here can find Tomko's shirt. I have called the professionals. The FBI can find anyone...anything, and Ive called the FBI to find Tomko's shirt".


Nunzio, Big Vito and Johnny Stamboli come out...


Every week they catch wrestlers off guard in the back and sometimes even fans (Stunt grannies) and steal their shirts to bring to Tomko and be like, "Eyy this your shirt or no?".
Christian : I think I might've dialed the wrong number...

[Curtis]

The storyline ends when it is revealed that Tomko was wearing his shirt all along! It's just a shirt that's printed and designed to look EXACTLY like his upper body and no one noticed.
SWERVE!

[Volare]

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[screech]

Curtis wins again

[Jordan]

Christian is definitely interesting in AEW. Will he improve ratings for Dynamite? I doubt it but he could a bit if used well. The thing is that I don't see a ton of obvious stories for him there. I don't see one obvious rivalry that jumps out at me. Now eventually getting involved with MJF would probably yeild some great results, and a match with Omega would be pretty cool too but other than that I'm not sure where he fits in. I could see good stuff with Penta, Fenix, Kingston, Archer but they will have to generate some interest there for sure. Like, if Angle had been the choice and he was capable of working at a higher level than his last WWE run then I would've seen him pairing up with any of the top young talents looking to get a win over one of the GOAT's. Obviously his day has gone and he probably can't work like he'd like to. Christian on the other hand has had some great matches and is capable of a lot. I'm certainly going to give him a chance here. Truthfully there aren't many stars available under 45 years old or thereabouts so I guess that just is what it is. We ragged on WCW in the late 90's and for pushing stars in their early to mid 40's, what we considered has beens and too old. But I think this is the cycle of the industry, pulling in stars of olden times when available has always been a promotional tactic in every company that has been of consequence. If AEW is ever able to snag a true recent WWE contract expiree, someone who's age is more viable like Seth Rollins or Big E, that will be the major feeling of OOOOH SHIT we've all wanted since the days of Luger showing up on Nitro, or X-Pac returning to Raw in 98.

[Evil Vito]

I'm just glad Christian's getting the actual last run he's clearly wanted, no matter what company it happens in I'd be happy for him.

[Volare]

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Dark Order has a new member...and a new betrayal??

[Volare]

If you follow Dark....this is for you.

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[xrodmuc316]

Yeah they aren't making things better for themselves...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Weird that the super fan-friendly, all inclusive, totally not like the evil WWE empire, happiest place on earth wrestling company was so concerned about wiping their main event off Twitter, since Tony said they had a storyline explanation of Kenny sucking at making bombs. 🤔💣 <a href="https://t.co/jcbLjeZx98">https://t.co/jcbLjeZx98</a> <a href="https://t.co/bqOuFrJubZ">pic.twitter.com/bqOuFrJubZ</a></p>&mdash; Meltzer Said What? (@MeltzerSaidWhat) <a href="https://twitter.com/MeltzerSaidWhat/status/1368987390870749191?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[drave]

Chris Benoit.






- WWE Says what?






You'll never believe what else WWE wants you to pretend never happened! Click here to see NEVER BEFORE SEEN footage of the most crazy canceled thing of things.

[xrodmuc316]

Chris Benoit.






- WWE Says what?






You'll never believe what else WWE wants you to pretend never happened! Click here to see NEVER BEFORE SEEN footage of the most crazy canceled thing of things.


Sigh, it's been a while...

https://i.imgflip.com/4oq3k4.jpg

That is a bad argument, always.

[drave]

Your post literally referenced WWE.

[Vastardikai]

https://scontent.ftpf1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/s600x600/159195072_789337678383701_1570311071964391614_o.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=jMHvAo7-3mwAX-0nerG&_nc_ht=scontent.ftpf1-1.fna&tp=7&oh=98cec5cef38b68aea8cdfe2310cd109c&oe=606DF4F7

This is getting into Bruce Pritchard levels of denial.

[screech]

Wait is that from the company?

EDIT: looked a little closer and saw the "news" bit. It's bad, but it would be 100p worse if that was an official thing.

[Vastardikai]

It popped up in my feed, and it was likely fanmade. But, holy shit.

"Don't let the fact that Nick Patrick slow counted the "fast count" against Sting vs. Hogan take away from how it was a great match."

[Nark Order]

The ending was awful. The idea that it destroyed the entire show though, which some are trying to assert, I don't think that's the case. The anti-AEW people are jumping on this hard like it justifies every negative thing they've ever said about the company, the pro-AEW people are acting like the ending didn't matter at all. At the end of the day it was a great PPV with a terrible botched ending. Credit should be given for the great show and criticism should be given for the botch. Those two things can happen simultaneously.

[Nark Order]

Braun Strowman winning the tag titles with a 10 year old is probably the stupidest thing I've ever seen in wrestling and it will most likely never be topped. That didn't ruin that Wrestlemania though, it was just a stupid part of the show.

[xrodmuc316]

Your post literally referenced WWE.

You mean the tweet I posted about how AEW is trying to erase the botch from twitter?

You do know that just because the guy mentioned WWE in his tweet does not mean I referenced WWE.

In fact all I said was AEW isn't making things better by trying to get it taken off Twitter so more people don't see it.

But if that is the game you want to play, please explain how it is you think the fact that WWE doesn't promote a guy who murdered his family somehow means AEW trying to hide their botch is what, good?

[slik]

Braun Strowman winning the tag titles with a 10 year old is probably the stupidest thing I've ever seen in wrestling and it will most likely never be topped. That didn't ruin that Wrestlemania though, it was just a stupid part of the show.

While the Braun tag team thing was dumb, I will say it was rather fun live to see.

[Evil Vito]

Lol a 10 year old winning a title happened only to knock Rene Dupree out of the record books as youngest champ

[screech]

lol for real? That's fun

[Jordan]

If we are comparing Braun and that dumb kid with the Revolution dud, the dud was a far worse experience.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Hahaha, I heard people defending AEW removing people’s content being defended as “It’s not like AEW is personally doing it. Don’t blame AEW.” Then Girl on Cinema shared a notification saying that AEW had manually reviewed her content and had it removed.

Fuck these cunts.

[Volare]

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[xrodmuc316]

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Includes going to an all you can eat buffet with The Painmaker!

[Mr. Nerfect]

Would have loved to have met Chris Jericho once upon a time. Now you’d have to pay me. Fuck that bloated piece of shit.

[Nark Order]

Would have loved to have met Chris Jericho once upon a time. Now you’d have to pay me. Fuck that bloated piece of shit.

You're such a weird guy. It's baffling.

[Emperor Smeat]

Found this interesting since it usually doesn't work this way for trademarks involving real names.

WWE got their trademark for "Dean Ambrose" initially rejected due to them not getting consent from Jon Moxley despite that not being his real name nor a ring name he used in the indies and the character being owned by WWE. Its all due to a snafu WWE made when they filed the trademark that ended up giving Moxley legal priority over the name and WWE being very lazy when it came to correcting the mistake.

The way the USPTO responded, seems even if WWE fixed it, Moxley might still end up with some ownership of the name.

Last October, WWE filed a new application for the name Dean Ambrose under the entertainment services classification, namely, wrestling exhibitions and performances by a professional wrestler. The filing is likely to maintain ownership of the IP associated with the character.

On 3/10, the USPTO issued a review of the filing according to trademark documents obtained by HeelByNature.com.

The first issue is identifying whether Dean Ambrose is the name of a “living individual”, including the first name, pseudonym, stage name, or nickname. WWE failed to identify this in their initial filing. The trademark office requires the written consent, which in this case would be Jonathan Good (Jon Moxley).

Despite Dean Ambrose being a character, the USPTO requires the person who used the name to provide consent, unless they are no longer living. If WWE does not provide this information, the trademark filing could be refused.

https://heelbynature.com/wrestling-news/wwe-news/wwe-facing-issues-trademarking-dean-ambrose-due-to-lack-of-written-consent/

[Vastardikai]

Hahaha, I heard people defending AEW removing people’s content being defended as “It’s not like AEW is personally doing it. Don’t blame AEW.” Then Girl on Cinema shared a notification saying that AEW had manually reviewed her content and had it removed.

Fuck these cunts.

Oh, and it gets so much worse from there. Khan responded, and it opened the door for the Horde. Possibly even pictures getting leaked onto 4Chan

[xrodmuc316]

Found this interesting since it usually doesn't work this way for trademarks involving real names.

WWE got their trademark for "Dean Ambrose" initially rejected due to them not getting consent from Jon Moxley despite that not being his real name nor a ring name he used in the indies and the character being owned by WWE. Its all due to a snafu WWE made when they filed the trademark that ended up giving Moxley legal priority over the name and WWE being very lazy when it came to correcting the mistake.

The way the USPTO responded, seems even if WWE fixed it, Moxley might still end up with some ownership of the name.



https://heelbynature.com/wrestling-news/wwe-news/wwe-facing-issues-trademarking-dean-ambrose-due-to-lack-of-written-consent/

It would be awesome if Moxley does get to keep it, then they can make some jobber in AEW Dean Ambrose, Vince would be pissed lol

[slik]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Per Meltzer in this week's WON, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AEWRevolution?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AEWRevolution</a> grossed around $7 million dollars in PPV buys, making it the highest-grossing non-WWE show in the US since 1999.<br><br>B/R Live numbers up 50%. 20-40% increase in international streaming numbers. Record number of buys, too.</p>&mdash; Andy H. Murray (@andyhmurray) <a href="https://twitter.com/andyhmurray/status/1370373260492308484?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Volare]

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn.

[Lock Jaw]

Just watched the Christian Cage segment from this week....

Is that Eddie Kingston guy supposed to be "good"/"a big name"? He literally looked like one of those dudes from one of those backyard rassling videos.

Anyways... Christian should definitely win the world title off of Omega.

[drave]

Guess he is more of an "Enzo" in that he can talk shit. I dunno, I'm not impressed.




Christian still needs to get the hell off my TV. I'd rather watch Baron Corbin

[erickman]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Per Meltzer in this week's WON, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AEWRevolution?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AEWRevolution</a> grossed around $7 million dollars in PPV buys, making it the highest-grossing non-WWE show in the US since 1999.<br><br>B/R Live numbers up 50%. 20-40% increase in international streaming numbers. Record number of buys, too.</p>&mdash; Andy H. Murray (@andyhmurray) <a href="https://twitter.com/andyhmurray/status/1370373260492308484?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

good to see you can still make money from a ppv, after wwe killed the ppv with the network.

[Lock Jaw]

I'd rather you just leave TPWW again and this time not return

[Lock Jaw]

Sorry, that was harsh..... but you don't besmirch Christian :foc:

[Jordan]

Kingston definitely has a look that WWE would've never gone for but in every way he has the type of talent they or anyone could use. I'd recommend you give him a chance or watch more of his AEW work. They've pushed him appropriately and he's been awesome. Absolutely one of the best characters in AEW.

[Jordan]

One but picky critisim I have for Christian is that I don't like the "stoic" angle he's played in his AEW appearances this far. Let's be honest he is not intimidating at all from head to toe, so we have him walk out all Eastwood like and not talk? His money is on the mic and in the ring. The angle was good on Dynamite but still I'd preferred to actually hear from him afterwards.

[Lock Jaw]

Also "lol" at Omega making fun of him being all "Don, quick 69 me" but then they actually 69ed.

It's like "bro, you are so gay!!" Then proceeding to suck a dick and just laughing "haha look! This is how gay you are!! Mmmfmfmfmfm"

[Jordan]

"69 me Don" was the funniest thing AEW ever produced :rofl:

[slik]

I think Kenny Omega is bi so he's kind of half-gay

[slik]

Is that Eddie Kingston guy supposed to be "good"/"a big name"? He literally looked like one of those dudes from one of those backyard rassling videos.


He totally has that backyard look :lol:

Kingston's great on the mic, the guy can sell pretty much anything and get it over

[Jordan]

I didn't think of that as a "gay moment" just reminded me of something immature like DX in '97 or me and my friends around the same time.

[slik]

would be funny if Paul Wight was dressed as one of Kenny's cleaners for his entrance

[Volare]

"69 me Don" was the funniest thing AEW ever produced :rofl:

https://media0.giphy.com/media/hQFfgnzV03wsQ9Lrzy/200w.webp?cid=ecf05e47zqg2opbv9k0oxxxk5i5el2zu79hcr09c63socabm&rid=200w.webp

[drave]

Sorry, that was harsh..... but you don't besmirch Christian :foc:




Christian is where he should have always been, in the shadows. I'd like to see Mark Stunt v Christian in a battle of the who gives a fuck


https://i.imgur.com/D6lDD5J.gif

[Jordan]

Just want to say I can't remember when I've been this pumped for the next episode of Dynamite. The St. Patricks Day SLAM is gonna be awesome I just know it. But it's not even just the card they have lined up. It's the shake up they've so clearly done after Revolution. Sure some stories are going to continue but they will obviously evolve and bring in different characters (Mox/Kingston/Kenny/Good Bro's/Christian). It already feels so fresh compared to the rut I felt AEW was in for the past two months.

I have a feeling that Sting/Archer/Darby will end up being allies against Team Taz who I could see scooping up Scorpio. Penta/Cody is going to be sick and I can't wait to see where Penta goes after. Also, the Inner Circle vs MJF Alliance is a great evolution and I'm hoping it ends up in Stadium Stampede.

I think one thing that is feeling dry to me though is the Young Bucks. I feel that as fun as their matches can be that "I've seen it all". When they are on, they are awesome but ultimately right now I think they are just hitting their spots and I don't feel a very strong connection to their characters. They come off pretty fake to me. But still yeah they do cool spots. I think I'll be more interested when something fresh happens, a break up or a heel run. Just something different.

[drave]

Isn't that what the Bucks always have been though? I think the "advantage" they had in years past was less eyeballs familiar with the same shit on a different night.


Never understood their appeal, really.

[Jordan]

Isn't that what the Bucks always have been though? I think the "advantage" they had in years past was less eyeballs familiar with the same shit on a different night.


Never understood their appeal, really.

I guess so. I've never had the opportunity to watch them week in and out for this long of a time. I was most exposed to them in NJPW which I watched occasionally. I was a fan from ROH though. I saw their ROH debut at The Hammerstein and I was like "wow they shouldn't be opening the show".

[Volare]

Just want to say I can't remember when I've been this pumped for the next episode of Dynamite. The St. Patricks Day SLAM is gonna be awesome I just know it. But it's not even just the card they have lined up. It's the shake up they've so clearly done after Revolution. Sure some stories are going to continue but they will obviously evolve and bring in different characters (Mox/Kingston/Kenny/Good Bro's/Christian). It already feels so fresh compared to the rut I felt AEW was in for the past two months.

I have a feeling that Sting/Archer/Darby will end up being allies against Team Taz who I could see scooping up Scorpio. Penta/Cody is going to be sick and I can't wait to see where Penta goes after. Also, the Inner Circle vs MJF Alliance is a great evolution and I'm hoping it ends up in Stadium Stampede.

I think one thing that is feeling dry to me though is the Young Bucks. I feel that as fun as their matches can be that "I've seen it all". When they are on, they are awesome but ultimately right now I think they are just hitting their spots and I don't feel a very strong connection to their characters. They come off pretty fake to me. But still yeah they do cool spots. I think I'll be more interested when something fresh happens, a break up or a heel run. Just something different.

Kinda hoping FTR get the belts back so they can use em with the new faction vs faction war against Santana/Ortiz.

[Jordan]

Yeah that would be good. Santana/Ortiz are over due for a solid title run.

[Jordan]

Oh no apparently AEW taped ST PATRICKS DAY SLAM already and there are spoilers available. MUST...NOT...READ!

[slik]

Apparently Paul Wight strips Jim Ross nude in a BBQ Death Match

[slik]

I should have put that in a spoiler tag...

[Volare]

Easy not to, I don't follow a bunch of sites that post them now.

[Volare]

Apparently Paul Wight strips Jim Ross nude in a BBQ Death Match

I should have put that in a spoiler tag...

You schumma bitch!! Schnuva Bitch!!

[Volare]

And this I need to see!!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What?!? Is that Captain Insano’s music? <a href="https://twitter.com/PaulWight?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaulWight</a> explains why we might see Insano in the ring to <a href="https://twitter.com/ReneePaquette?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ReneePaquette</a> on the latest episode of Oral Sessions <a href="https://t.co/BQQPSzt9jU">pic.twitter.com/BQQPSzt9jU</a></p>&mdash; The Volume (@TheVolumeSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheVolumeSports/status/1370027319092416512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Evil Vito]

Oh no apparently AEW taped ST PATRICKS DAY SLAM already and there are spoilers available. MUST...NOT...READ!

I'm not surprised it was taped, they've been on a pretty consistent taping schedule since May. Live Dynamite on a Wednesday, tape the next Dynamite on Thursday, and then everyone gets 12 days off before they have to be at the next live Dynamite.

Given the times I prefer they make the talent do that then have to go to back and forth between home and Jacksonville every week. That said, it's surprising that Dynamite spoilers aren't readily available most of the time.

[Jordan]

And this I need to see!!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What?!? Is that Captain Insano’s music? <a href="https://twitter.com/PaulWight?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PaulWight</a> explains why we might see Insano in the ring to <a href="https://twitter.com/ReneePaquette?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ReneePaquette</a> on the latest episode of Oral Sessions <a href="https://t.co/BQQPSzt9jU">pic.twitter.com/BQQPSzt9jU</a></p>&mdash; The Volume (@TheVolumeSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheVolumeSports/status/1370027319092416512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I'M MARKING

[Volare]

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[xrodmuc316]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Per Meltzer in this week's WON, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AEWRevolution?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AEWRevolution</a> grossed around $7 million dollars in PPV buys, making it the highest-grossing non-WWE show in the US since 1999.<br><br>B/R Live numbers up 50%. 20-40% increase in international streaming numbers. Record number of buys, too.</p>&mdash; Andy H. Murray (@andyhmurray) <a href="https://twitter.com/andyhmurray/status/1370373260492308484?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

LOL What?

So they did the most PPV buys for a wrestling show not produced by WWE since 1999. So basically they beat 2 companies that were within 2 years of being bankrupt and Impact...WHAT AN ACCOMPLISHMENT!!!!!!

[drave]

An impressive feat, none the less, for such a young company.

[Emperor Smeat]

An impressive feat, none the less, for such a young company.

Yeah and it also shows how badly wrestling has fallen these past 20 years under WWE's dominance and Impact's inability to be a true rival to them.

Only other company besides Impact who could have produced that type of PPV number pre-AEW is Ring of Honor and they've never gotten close to doing so.

WarnerMedia is probably very happy since the biggest goal they had for AEW was for them to help grow their B/R Live subs and they've been doing that right from the start.

[slik]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheChairman?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheChairman</a> .... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BMF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BMF</a> <br><br> <a href="https://t.co/OaLsZYMIMN">pic.twitter.com/OaLsZYMIMN</a></p>&mdash; Shawn Spears (@Perfec10n) <a href="https://twitter.com/Perfec10n/status/1370504602517377026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[xrodmuc316]

An impressive feat, none the less, for such a young company.

Then they should just say that. Acting like it is some massive thing that they sold more PPVs than the company they are working with and tongue in cheek burying doesn't mean jack.

Plus who cares what they grossed, that means literally nothing. What did they net? If they have the best deal with PPV ever, maybe the PPV provider only got 50% of that.

$3.5 Million minus all expenses and they probably took a net loss, although that is not much of a brag on Twitter thing, is it?

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Literally only you and the saddest poster on TPWW care

[xrodmuc316]

Literally only you and the saddest poster on TPWW care

LOL I'm sorry but I think it's funny when they frame something that means nothing like it is so great triumph.

Grossing $7,000,000.00 means absolutely nothing, yet they are bragging about it. To me, that is funny, and again to me, it is funny that anybody is buying that it is an accomplishment.

You do realize there is a reason why they aren't bragging about what the Net was, right?

And maybe I am the only one who cares about the truth instead of believing all the carny nonsense they try to spin. Getting upset that I'm not "All In" on every propaganda story seems pretty sad to me.

[Emperor Smeat]

That's not that far off from what WWE gets on average for their monthly PPVs on the Network.

$10 at around 1 million paid subscribers on average comes out to $10 million for gross revenue in the US and around $15 million when including global.

Even when factoring in the different costs eating into it for WWE and AEW, the gap probably isn't that huge in the end since WWE's costs are much higher than AEW in general.

[xrodmuc316]

That's not that far off from what WWE gets on average for their monthly PPVs on the Network.

$10 at around 1 million paid subscribers on average comes out to $10 million for gross revenue in the US and around $15 million when including global.

Even when factoring in the different costs eating into it for WWE and AEW, the gap probably isn't that huge in the end since WWE's costs are much higher than AEW in general.

WWE reports profits as a publicly traded company.

AEW has Dave Meltzer spin grossing $7 million.

It's not the same thing.

[Volare]

You're right, from now to be counted as successful you must make one billion in your first year or you are a failure.

By the way, there are only 135 companies in the U.S. that are worth that much. So everyone but those 135 suck ass (including you and me I guess.)

[xrodmuc316]

You're right, from now to be counted as successful you must make one billion in your first year or you are a failure.

By the way, there are only 135 companies in the U.S. that are worth that much. So everyone but those 135 suck ass (including you and me I guess.)

No, the people who take an irrelevant number and portray it for something that it is not are the only ones that suck ass.

You do realize there is a reason why they aren't bragging about what the Net was, right?


That is the only logical question.

[drave]

lol, they can hit all the marks they want, you'll keep moving those goal posts to bitch about something else.

[#1-norm-fan]

Motherfucker seriously flipped out because AEW’s PPV numbers were reported in a way that was too positive for his liking. Amazing. :lol:

[Volare]

Motherfucker seriously flipped out.

[Jordan]

I think the PPV numbers are a big accomplishment. Xrod has a point to some extent, but I think failing to realize how many companies have tried to meet a goal as large as what AEW has just hit. Many companies have tried to run PPV and fallen far short of this or any AEW number. NJPW, ROH, TNA/Impact, AAA, MLW and of course as mentioned WCW. I understand Rod's specific annoyance with the brag but this is what promotion is. WWE straight up lie's ever year they hold Mania by adding 10-20,000 or more to attendance. AEW has accomplished more in it's two years than any company outside of WWE in over 2 decades. From the initial ticket demand, PPV numbers that continue to grow, TV ratings which stand among the top of the list every Wednesday and of course the TV rights deal which outside of WWE is the biggest ever.

The perspective to take is not "oh they still haven't beaten WWE", I don't think that's what anyone is saying. People are praising the success that when compared to any other promotion in the last 20 years is far and above at the top. Some of the AEW die hard's here are obviously incredibly supportive and proud of the product and it's success. I think it's worth mentioning that AEW, Tony and the EVP's early on all said that their goal wasn't to "beat WWE" but to become a viable alternative and successful in it's own world. Which they have done and hopefully continue to do.

[xrodmuc316]

Motherfucker seriously flipped out because AEW’s PPV numbers were reported in a way that was too positive for his liking. Amazing. :lol:

Not flipped out, not angry, just amused.

[xrodmuc316]

I think the PPV numbers are a big accomplishment. Xrod has a point to some extent, but I think failing to realize how many companies have tried to meet a goal as large as what AEW has just hit. Many companies have tried to run PPV and fallen far short of this or any AEW number. NJPW, ROH, TNA/Impact, AAA, MLW and of course as mentioned WCW. I understand Rod's specific annoyance with the brag but this is what promotion is. WWE straight up lie's ever year they hold Mania by adding 10-20,000 or more to attendance. AEW has accomplished more in it's two years than any company outside of WWE in over 2 decades. From the initial ticket demand, PPV numbers that continue to grow, TV ratings which stand among the top of the list every Wednesday and of course the TV rights deal which outside of WWE is the biggest ever.

The perspective to take is not "oh they still haven't beaten WWE", I don't think that's what anyone is saying. People are praising the success that when compared to any other promotion in the last 20 years is far and above at the top. Some of the AEW die hard's here are obviously incredibly supportive and proud of the product and it's success. I think it's worth mentioning that AEW, Tony and the EVP's early on all said that their goal wasn't to "beat WWE" but to become a viable alternative and successful in it's own world. Which they have done and hopefully continue to do.

You are 100% right, and for the record, I call bullshit on WWE's inflated attendance numbers too.

[#1-norm-fan]

Not flipped out, not angry, just amused.

Well, however you wanna describe your reaction... holy fuck. It was really far less than you’re making it out to be.

[#1-norm-fan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Per Meltzer in this week's WON, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AEWRevolution?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AEWRevolution</a> grossed around $7 million dollars in PPV buys, making it the highest-grossing non-WWE show in the US since 1999.<br><br>B/R Live numbers up 50%. 20-40% increase in international streaming numbers. Record number of buys, too.</p>&mdash; Andy H. Murray (@andyhmurray) <a href="https://twitter.com/andyhmurray/status/1370373260492308484?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Based on your reaction to THIS tweet, it’s like someone hailed AEW Revolution as the beginning of the end for WWE or any company that may dare challenge them on their climb to entertainment supremacy.

It’s literally just stating the numbers and giving historical relevance and you saw that and decided it was bragging so much that you needed to stop the injustice.

[Jordan]

Who on the AEW Roster that appears on Dynamite are you ready for Tony to cut ties with when their contract is up? Who are you tired of seeing?

This for me is kind of tough because I often feel this way for certain talents. And if AEW is going to be bringing in disgruntled former WWE talents they will have to make some room.

1. Kip Sabian (sorry Slik). This guy really don't do it for me, and I can't really see a way that he becomes a drawing card in any way as a heel or babyface.

2. Miro, I'm not ready to say "don't resign him" but there is just something about his in ring work that bores the shit out of me even when he's at his best. Letting him run his own gimmick with his video game fandom and his designer dork wear also does absolutely nothing for me. I love his look, he looks awesome but his work on the mic and in the ring never matches that potential for me. He hasn't had a great chance at a good match yet so I am willing to give him a go with one of the top stars. But I don't expect my opinion to change. I really think he was botched from the start. Kind of an impulse signing when they didn't have a great story for him to make much of an impact.

3. Jake Hagger. He's really done nothing of consequence minus his matches with Moxley and Wardlow. Every other match has been boring and he is death on the mic. I don't see the point, he's not adding value anywhere in my opinion. I'd let his contract be one and done at the end of it.

4. Matt Sydal. I just don't really see the point in this guy, he has no character at all and quickly became just another guy. Why don't they attempt to do something unique with him? Otherwise what is the point?

5. Jim Ross. There is no longer credibility added to the broadcast by JR. He just doesn't fit in and has too many bouts of seeping negativity. If they need to keep him around then perhaps an advisory role or something backstage but for the love of God he's gotta go. They have a lot of people who could replace him, or just have a two man booth with Excalibur and Tony. JR doesn't come off like a fan of AEW to me he's coming off like he's trying to like the show more often than not. When I read that Joey Styles recently trademarked his name, it gave me some hope. How cool would it be to see Styles, Excalibur and Schiavone on Dynamite regularly?


There are other talents I feel that are stalled. Hobbs for instance has sucked since joining Team Tazz, he should've stayed a babyface for sure. QT and Dustin should be dealt a better hand than they've gotten recently. The style they bring is too valuable to be left behind with all the high flyers in AEW. The entire Dark Order other than John Silver seems quite aimless right now, I don't know that all of them will need to be there long term. Luchasarus will need to go heel eventually, and learn a less or two from Paul Wight. He could be something but his attempt at being a giant cruiserweight isn't going to work long term no matter how the crowd will pop for his spots. Crowd pops ain't sustaining interest.

A lot of my other problem performers have been relegated to Dark which I never watch anymore so that's good news for me.

[Lock Jaw]

Forgot to mention "lol" at JR's reaction to Christian's music hitting being ".... the hell is that?"

I'd even have taken Michael Cole yelling "OH MY! Could it be?!" over that reaction.

[Volare]

That was really really bland you are right.

[drave]

But 100% accurate. Who the fuck would recognize Christian's 2 themes.




Blue Luchador Masked wrestler: El Cage




or gtfo.

[xrodmuc316]

Based on your reaction to THIS tweet, it’s like someone hailed AEW Revolution as the beginning of the end for WWE or any company that may dare challenge them on their climb to entertainment supremacy.

It’s literally just stating the numbers and giving historical relevance and you saw that and decided it was bragging so much that you needed to stop the injustice.

And I made an initial joke about it, why are they bragging about beating Impact PPV. It wasn't a big deal at all to me. But in typical TPWW fashion, there had to a rally against anything not 100% blind support towards AEW. So I simply mentioned there is a reason they aren't reporting the Net Profit.

Clearly it was originally me thinking it's a funny thing to brag about. I can't help it that people are so sensitive that they can't tell when I start out a post with "LOL" that it is funny, not a tirade.

[Volare]

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[Volare]

Posting it here cause I'm sure it'll be tied into something...

FinJuice defeated Impact World Tag Team Champions The Good Brothers to become the NEW CHAMPIONS!

[Emperor Smeat]

Posting it here cause I'm sure it'll be tied into something...

FinJuice defeated Impact World Tag Team Champions The Good Brothers to become the NEW CHAMPIONS!

FinJuice helping out Christian or Eddie Kingston in their feud against Omega & Pals in AEW would be very interesting if it happens.

Since both guys also worked for TNA/Impact in the past, Impact gets something big to hype up for a return appearance at a future show.

[Emperor Smeat]

According to Wrestlenomics, current estimates for Revolution pay-per-view buys are around 125,000.

Would break AEW's all-time record for PPV buys by 20k that was previously held by last year's Double or Nothing event.

Also based on updated estimates, AEW is now currently expected to have made $5 million in gross revenues from the event and around $1.4 million in net profits after revenue splits and costs are factored in.

Even with the new lower revenues estimates, Revolution would still be the highest grossing revenues non-WWE event since 1999.

[xrodmuc316]

According to Wrestlenomics, current estimates for Revolution pay-per-view buys are around 125,000.

Would break AEW's all-time record for PPV buys by 20k that was previously held by last year's Double or Nothing event.

Also based on updated estimates, AEW is now currently expected to have made $5 million in gross revenues from the event and around $1.4 million in net profits after revenue splits and costs are factored in.

Even with the new lower revenues estimates, Revolution would still be the highest grossing revenues non-WWE event since 1999.

A net profit of $1.4 million is a much better number to hype. It's not a large number in the grand scheme of things, but making a 7 figure profit for one night is a success.

Edit:How does Meltzer seriously keep making money in this industry, he is never right!

[erickman]

anyone watching dark tonight

[Volare]

On and off, working on some stuff for my game as well.

[Volare]

Paul Wight is really damn solid behind the desk.

[erickman]

paul is not to bad on color

[erickman]

damn this is on the same time as raw

[Mr. Nerfect]

Hahaha, Tony Khan has appeared as a GM even though he said that he wouldn’t do that shit. Tony Shiavone tried to kayfabe it on Twitter. This is amazing.

[xrodmuc316]

Hahaha, Tony Khan has appeared as a GM even though he said that he wouldn’t do that shit. Tony Shiavone tried to kayfabe it on Twitter. This is amazing.

He is about 6 months away from becoming WCW Vince Russo.

[Emperor Smeat]

Cody vs. Penta is kicking off tomorrow's show based on AEW's paid ad segment on Impact tonight.

[Tom Guycott]

He is about 6 months away from becoming WCW Vince Russo.

Then he skipped the step where he is shot from the back while he sits in a big chair and only his hands are visible onscreen like he's Dr. Claw.

Bro.

[rez]

Someone recap me on Nerfect retweets from not watching television. thanks

[rez]

moron

[rez]

pathetic noid spends more time looking at tweets than watching youtube recaps

[rez]

Hahaha, Tony Khan has appeared as a GM even though he said that he wouldn’t do that shit. Tony Shiavone tried to kayfabe it on Twitter. This is amazing.

If you bothered to follow the live threads we addressed that but go ahead and be edgy aboot it. :rofl:

[drave]

Don't misunderstand. He's excited because they are doing things like "kayfabe" and other things. Let him be amazed. :rofl:

[screech]

Kinda sad that "person in rasslin lied" amazes anyone at this point, but to each his own!

[Evil Vito]

Wish TPWW hid quoted posts from people you have on ignore. It's the only exposure I have to their idiocy at this point.

[Impeccable]

Just got around to watching Dark Elevation.

I really enjoyed Paul Wight on comms.

Like many, I'm feeling JR is not quite all there. Tony K must surely be looking at succession planning for JR.

If JR is there for recognition factor, and Tony K wants the familiar voice / face on comms greeting fans to Dynamite, then potentially he has a comms team here with Tony Schiavone and Paul Wight. Tony on pbp and Wight on colour would give a familiar voice to existing AeW fans and older WCW fans, as well as a familiar face in Wight with casual WWE fans recognising him.

[Jordan]

I feel quite confident there is no consequential amount of viewers watching Dynamite because Jim Ross is on commentary.

[drave]

Death Triangle

[Bad News Gertner]

Merry Christmas Xrodmuc and Noid. This is WCW 2000/TNA level bush league shit.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Where to begin...<a href="https://t.co/H0LJH6jbk8">pic.twitter.com/H0LJH6jbk8</a></p>&mdash; Heelbook (@Heelbook) <a href="https://twitter.com/Heelbook/status/1372150705302220800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Emperor Smeat]

Will you stop trying to antagonize those two since all its done is make the wrestling forum more miserable to hang around these days.

That trolling shtick of yours got old and very annoying even quicker than with the owenbrown stuff.

[Bad News Gertner]

https://thumbs.gfycat.com/AnxiousAlertHoiho-small.gif

[Emperor Smeat]

https://i.imgur.com/y2LE56h.gif

[Bad News Gertner]

https://media.tenor.com/images/3ec45366190eb8c198f3e27fcdd08834/tenor.gif

[Emperor Smeat]

https://i.imgur.com/7veECA4.gif

[Bad News Gertner]

https://i.imgur.com/iLBMdvg.gif

[xrodmuc316]

Will you stop trying to antagonize those two since all its done is make the wrestling forum more miserable to hang around these days.

That trolling shtick of yours got old and very annoying even quicker than with the owenbrown stuff.

With all due respect to Gertner and Noid, I've been calling out the stupid shit AEW does since day 1 press conference.

That said, I'm not watching YouTube Dark or Newer Dark, so I wouldn't have seen the clip otherwise, so thanks Gertner :rofl:

[xrodmuc316]

Hahaha, Tony Khan has appeared as a GM even though he said that he wouldn’t do that shit. Tony Shiavone tried to kayfabe it on Twitter. This is amazing.


https://i.imgflip.com/5257jp.jpg

[slik]

It will probably really annoy me whenever AEW launches their second show on TNT.

It annoyed me years ago when WWE launched Smackdown b/c I had to watch another show to know what's going on.

[Evil Vito]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This day in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AEWHistory?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AEWHistory</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Broken?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Broken</a> Matt Hardy &amp; the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ExaltedOne?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ExaltedOne</a> Mr. Brodie Lee made their first <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AEW?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AEW</a> appearances on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AEWDynamite?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AEWDynamite</a><br><br>Mr. Brodie Lee debut - <a href="https://t.co/x1iMVQcq5i">https://t.co/x1iMVQcq5i</a><br>Matt Hardy debut - <a href="https://t.co/pQIeJGvjRJ">https://t.co/pQIeJGvjRJ</a> <a href="https://t.co/NLBuxiq7jT">pic.twitter.com/NLBuxiq7jT</a></p>&mdash; All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) <a href="https://twitter.com/AEW/status/1372546216152735744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Today marks the one year anniversary of pandemic-era AEW. That episode is so jarring to watch back because of the complete silence of it all, which is understandable of course because it was such a strange and uncertain time for all and there wasn't much time to do anything but just run the already written Dynamite in an empty arena. They course corrected the next week by adding wrestlers as a crowd as they realized how unsettling it was without any ambiance.

Assuming there's not a massive setback with the vaccine rollout I think by All Out they might be running full crowds at Daily's Place, and as of now September 8th in Boston is supposed to be the first Dynamite back on the road. Can't wait, miss full crowds so much.

[Volare]

Cause you know.....

https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/03/d950f-16159102851088-800.jpg

Got every 5 year old Nickelodeon fan raving now.

[joshwoodsrohfandm]

I'm just glad Christian's getting the actual last run he's clearly wanted, no matter what company it happens in I'd be happy for him.

Happy for him too its just... I mean I thought he was planning to be with edge one last run guess wwe didn't care enough to make the offer so aew gets him and he gets his chance to do the ending how he wants so that's all in good fine i was just shocked he decided to jump so fast. Happy for him.

[slik]

Maki Itoh has deleted her twitter due to intense cyber bullying from wrestling fans

[Evil Vito]

Good to see the wrestling community learned from Hana Kimura. The Cult of Cornette are joyless fucking scumbags.

[#1-norm-fan]

The self-proclaimed God of Piss and Shit probably got a lot of grief from all sides. It likely escalated after she was comically bad at hitting someone with a microphone.

But besides all that, did she actually delete her Twitter due to cyber bullying or is this classic Slikbate?

[screech]

I mean wrestling Twitter is dreadful so it would not be surprising.

[#1-norm-fan]

You could take the word “wrestling” out of there and still be accurate.

The comment section of any tweet from any celebrity you enjoy following is or will become a negative mess.

[xrodmuc316]

You guys do realize it was AEW fans upset she didn't sign with AEW, right?

[#1-norm-fan]

Can YOU confirm this?

[xrodmuc316]

Can YOU confirm this?

I can't, just saw a tweet where she was saying thank you and fuck you.

[Jordan]

She sucks shit.

[weather vane]

So many sad fucking losers out there. Fucking scum.

[drave]

The self-proclaimed God of Piss and Shit probably got a lot of grief from all sides. It likely escalated after she was comically bad at hitting someone with a microphone.

But besides all that, did she actually delete her Twitter due to cyber bullying or is this classic Slikbate?




Slikbate. She just made it private.

[Bad News Gertner]

Good to see the wrestling community learned from Hana Kimura. The Cult of Cornette are joyless fucking scumbags.

They are so friggen "Ride or Die"

I actually deleted the Drive Thru from my Podbean follows. Half the show is bitching about AEW and or whatever internet feud he has going.

[weather vane]

He’s a fucking lunatic too. Interesting. Smart. Knows what works for him. A lunatic though.

[#1-norm-fan]

They are so friggen "Ride or Die"

I actually deleted the Drive Thru from my Podbean follows. Half the show is bitching about AEW and or whatever internet feud he has going.

So you’re saying constant bitching about AEW annoys you huh?

[#1-norm-fan]

He’s a fucking lunatic too. Interesting. Smart. Knows what works for him. A lunatic though.

You may be right.

He may be crazy...

[Evil Vito]

They are so friggen "Ride or Die"

I actually deleted the Drive Thru from my Podbean follows. Half the show is bitching about AEW and or whatever internet feud he has going.

I always say the same thing about Cornette: he’s entitled to his opinion and so are his followers but like, why bring that much negative energy into the world?

We get it, you don’t like anything about modern wrassling. But you have plenty of awesome stories to tell about the time periods of wrassling you enjoy, focus on that instead of wasting so much effort trying to shit on people who can find enjoyment in current stuff.

[Evil Vito]

You may be right.

He may be crazy...

He’s certainly not the lunatic I’m looking for.

[Bad News Gertner]

So you’re saying constant bitching about AEW annoys you huh?

When I'm looking for the opposite yes

[Bad News Gertner]

I always say the same thing about Cornette: he’s entitled to his opinion and so are his followers but like, why bring that much negative energy into the world?

We get it, you don’t like anything about modern wrassling. But you have plenty of awesome stories to tell about the time periods of wrassling you enjoy, focus on that instead of wasting so much effort trying to shit on people who can find enjoyment in current stuff.

I've sent that point to Brian Last multiple times. The show was SO much better before Brian Last came around.

[IC Champion]

Yeah, I can’t even listen to Jim Cornette talk about anything current anymore. A full Fucking hour on Miro and company? And for someone who trashes Trump and his supporters for being “sexist pieces of shit” or whatever he calls the, turned around and doubles down on slut shaming because people said bad things about him. Also fuck Brain last, I’m tired of schtick as well.

[Jordan]

Corny is right about a lot of things no doubt. It's shocking to me that he has such a large following. You'd think he would have some initiative to produce his vision of wrestling at some point. But in reality that vision won't sell tickets in a lucrative way. He's best making his money the way he is now. Still it's shocking the affect he has on things. I haven't listened to his podcast in a long time now. He has nothing of interest to say anymore. He's just negative, what's the point of it all?

[IC Champion]

I know he likes to say that he’s doing it for all the old school wrestling fans who hate this modern day hokie bullshit, but in actuality most of his listeners are WWE fan boys who hate watch AEW. Old school fans who hate this hokie bullshit just don’t Fucking watch it. And would prefer he told stories about mid south or Florida or even shit stain. Anything else.

[IC Champion]

Also he’s so full of shit when he craps on guys like Moxly for looking like a plumber when he managed god damn Dennis Coundry and Bobby Eaton.

[Bad News Gertner]

Listen to the questions he gets. 95% of them are fans sucking up to him. "Modern wrestling sucks, right Jim...…"

[IC Champion]

And then proceed to ask him a question about an AEW show they just watched. So fucking r word.

[IC Champion]

I’m just really upset because it used to be so much more enjoyable and little by little, week by week, it’s just become a 2-3 show trolling wrestlers he doesn’t like, or pretends not to.

[#1-norm-fan]

I listen to both of Cornette’s podcasts weekly. It’s very relaxing to listen to someone speak who understands why wrestling is shit and will likely need so much fixing before it becomes relevant again that none of us will be alive to see it. I get it. AEW hyping themselves as the “back to basics” alternative and then just doing a lot of old WWE shit as if the “basics” is late 90s WWE was kinda gross to me.

And this is coming from xrod and noid’s biggest detractor.

But Goddammit, Cornette speaks the truth and I love it.

[IC Champion]

Thanks for your take.

[#1-norm-fan]

I also listen to Bruce Prichard’s podcast pretty much every week and he’s about as full of shit as they come. So entertainment value trumps everything for me even if Cornette wasn’t always right.

[Bad News Gertner]

Kevin Nash is my favourite shoot interview and I know he's completely full of crap lol

[Bad News Gertner]

Btw, this guy has been uploading a bunch of Timelines

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Fa2X80W0f7s

[#1-norm-fan]

I never thought of Nash that way.

Doesn’t give a fuck about the “integrity” of the business but I never thought of him as dishonest.

[Bad News Gertner]

I never thought of Nash that way.

Doesn’t give a fuck about the “integrity” of the business but I never thought of him as dishonest.

I remember Nash told a story on his youshoot about travelling with ICP in Arizona and warning them about getting eaten by coyotes when they went out to piss in a field. ICP then did a youshoot and someone sent in that clips and they were both like "wtf is he talking about. We've never even ridden in the same car as Nash"

Nash when later shown this and he basically laughed and said why let the truth get in the way of a good story.


Nash is a giant bullshitter and you can poke holes in a lot of his stories.

[Seanny One Ball]

Bob Holly is the only honest one left

[Seanny One Ball]

And Ole Anderson

[Seanny One Ball]

Billy Jack Haynes also a v honest injun

[Seanny One Ball]

I've sent that point to Brian Last multiple times. The show was SO much better before Brian Last came around.


Interesting viewpoint.
What was it about the pretentious ignoramus you liked so much? Bitch didn't even like wrestling.

[xrodmuc316]

I listen to both of Cornette’s podcasts weekly. It’s very relaxing to listen to someone speak who understands why wrestling is shit and will likely need so much fixing before it becomes relevant again that none of us will be alive to see it. I get it. AEW hyping themselves as the “back to basics” alternative and then just doing a lot of old WWE shit as if the “basics” is late 90s WWE was kinda gross to me.

And this is coming from xrod and noid’s biggest detractor.

But Goddammit, Cornette speaks the truth and I love it.

LOL what does that have to do with me? The last time I even heard Cornette's voice was when he was on NWA Powerrr.

[#1-norm-fan]

The sentence that referenced you was related to the end of the paragraph before it where I bashed AEW.

Your reading comprehension is the worst I’ve ever seen though so if it’s gonna take you 3 pages to piece it together, just stop now.

[#1-norm-fan]

I've sent that point to Brian Last multiple times. The show was SO much better before Brian Last came around.

Interesting viewpoint.
What was it about the pretentious ignoramus you liked so much? Bitch didn't even like wrestling.

I still don’t know exactly how she wound up co-hosting the show. She brought nothing to the table. Brian Last is a walking wrestling encyclopedia. Cornette ends up asking HIM for clarification on obscure wrestling history a lot of the time.

[xrodmuc316]

The sentence that referenced you was related to the end of the paragraph before it where I bashed AEW.

Your reading comprehension is the worst I’ve ever seen though so if it’s gonna take you 3 pages to piece it together, just stop now.

Bro no, you being my biggest detractor and liking Cornette's takes where he bashes AEW. I am not just parroting Jim Cornette in a less entertaining way, so being ok with Cornette bashing AEW has nothing to do with me.

Was just making a joke that despite Cornette having issues with AEW doesn't mean I listen to his poscast.

[#1-norm-fan]

Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezzzusssssss

[xrodmuc316]

Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezzzusssssss

Let's not do this again. I absolutely misread your post, sorry.

[weather vane]

:eek:

[Bad News Gertner]

Interesting viewpoint.
What was it about the pretentious ignoramus you liked so much? Bitch didn't even like wrestling.

He had MSL co hosting for a bit. Brian started off great. Was a fan of 6:05, but he turned into such an obnoxious dick. Brian has run off almost all of Jim's old guests like Lance Storm and Bruce Prichard (before the Cornette/Bruce fallout)

[owenbunny]

No Elite No Bad Bunny

[IC Champion]

He had MSL co hosting for a bit. Brian started off great. Was a fan of 6:05, but he turned into such an obnoxious dick. Brian has run off almost all of Jim's old guests like Lance Storm and Bruce Prichard (before the Cornette/Bruce fallout)

Fuck Brian Last. Who honestly calls themselves “the great”. Fuck him. Who the fuck doesn’t put meat on pizza anyway?

[IC Champion]

I bet he doesn’t even lift. Fucking pussy.

[Wehttam]

last is pretty good on the pro wrestling spotlight rewinds. mainly because he doesn't delve into anything current.

otherwise he just seems like cornette's hype man

[Bad News Gertner]

I bet he doesn’t even lift. Fucking pussy.

Lol he's actually pretty jacked

[weather vane]

Not sure I know what he looks like.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

He sounds fat.

[weather vane]

He looks surprisingly normal.

[IC Champion]

Lol he's actually pretty jacked

And a royal fuck you too.

[IC Champion]

He looks surprisingly normal.

I’ve tried to find out what he looks like, it’s not easy.

[weather vane]

https://605-superpodcast.fandom.com/wiki/The_Great_Brian_Last?file=13735784_554634281388345_1387708640012394991_o.jpg

[Jordan]

Did AEW reset the records from last year?

[rez]

A lot of commercials and shout outs during the games on TNT. You guys think they'll pick up some new eyeballs for this week's Dynamite?

[Tom Guycott]

Cause you know.....

https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/03/d950f-16159102851088-800.jpg

Got every 5 year old Nickelodeon fan raving now.

I can't wait for the Opposite Sketch, where WWE becomes watchable from top to bottom.

But then again, this is WWE... so they'd prob'ly be more inclined to do the Locker Jokes, but make them so long winded and verbose that half the participants would forget their eight paragraph setup.

[Emperor Smeat]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Nearly 2 years after his <a href="https://twitter.com/AEW?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AEW</a> debut in a classic match at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FyterFest?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FyterFest</a> 2019, <a href="https://twitter.com/Laredokidpro1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Laredokidpro1</a> will return for his <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AEWDynamite?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AEWDynamite</a> debut this Wednesday LIVE on TNT, reuniting with the Lucha Brothers <a href="https://twitter.com/ReyFenixMx?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ReyFenixMx</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/PENTAELZEROM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PENTAELZEROM</a> to battle World Tag Team Champions <a href="https://twitter.com/youngbucks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@youngbucks</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/BranCutler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BranCutler</a>! <a href="https://t.co/6gdtthBiim">pic.twitter.com/6gdtthBiim</a></p>&mdash; Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) <a href="https://twitter.com/TonyKhan/status/1374195661596397570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Mr. Nerfect]

I love both Cornette and Brian Last. Need to listen to more 6:05. Brian actually knows when to shut up and defer to his guest. Love him talking Japanese wrestling history with Fumi Saito.

[Jordan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Nearly 2 years after his <a href="https://twitter.com/AEW?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AEW</a> debut in a classic match at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FyterFest?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FyterFest</a> 2019, <a href="https://twitter.com/Laredokidpro1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Laredokidpro1</a> will return for his <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AEWDynamite?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AEWDynamite</a> debut this Wednesday LIVE on TNT, reuniting with the Lucha Brothers <a href="https://twitter.com/ReyFenixMx?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ReyFenixMx</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/PENTAELZEROM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PENTAELZEROM</a> to battle World Tag Team Champions <a href="https://twitter.com/youngbucks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@youngbucks</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/BranCutler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BranCutler</a>! <a href="https://t.co/6gdtthBiim">pic.twitter.com/6gdtthBiim</a></p>&mdash; Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) <a href="https://twitter.com/TonyKhan/status/1374195661596397570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Why Cutler....WHY?

[Evil Vito]

Yeah, Cutler's inclusion makes it fairly obvious he's there to take the fall.

As I've said, a problem with AEW is the jobbers seem to work Dynamite more than a lot of the midcard/lower midcard because they are afraid to have anyone on the main roster lose except for the Cutlers, Avalons, Lee Johnson etc. A non-contracted team like the Varsity Blondes that they don't care about their record will be on Dynamite way more than Evil Uno and Stu Grayson, etc.

Rankings were a cool idea to start with but it's hamstrung their booking. Like Ethan Page? Bet he'll be working Dark for a while padding his stats until they have a proper angle for him.

[Evil Vito]

Having said that the trios match will probably slap. Looking forward to it.

[screech]

Yeah that trios match should be super fun

[Jordan]

Having said that the trios match will probably slap. Looking forward to it.

It will definitely slap the leg.

[Emperor Smeat]

According to the Wrestling Observer Radio, AEW holding a house show during Mania week is both for financial reasons and to give some of their talent who work mostly on Dark shows some added experience working in front of a large live crowd.

Since they've been stuck in the same general area as WWE these past months, they decided they might as well try to capitalize on the influx of fans traveling to Florida for Mania week.

It was reported last night that AEW will hold its first ever house show on April 9 at Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida. This means it will happen on the night before Wrestlemania. According to the latest Wrestling Observer Radio, the reason that AEW chose this date specifically to capitalize on all the fans who will be in the state for Wrestlemania.

Jacksonville is located three-and-a-half hours away from Tampa, where Raymond James Stadium will host Wrestlemania. Since Smackdown is being taped ahead of time, and in the Thunderdome without a live crowd, the idea is to attract fans who will be in the state on a Friday night with no live wrestling to attend.

Another reason is because they have a lot of people who work on AEW Dark and Elevation who haven’t worked in front of crowds very often, so this will give them a chance to do that. The idea is to “try a house show” and “give you a hell of a show.”

[xrodmuc316]

According to the Wrestling Observer Radio, AEW holding a house show during Mania week is both for financial reasons and to give some of their talent who work mostly on Dark shows some added experience working in front of a large live crowd.

Since they've been stuck in the same general area as WWE these past months, they decided they might as well try to capitalize on the influx of fans traveling to Florida for Mania week.

Smart, the same Covid fans we spread it to both companies :nono:

[Volare]

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[Volare]

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wow, <a href="https://twitter.com/AEW?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AEW</a>'s first house show is STACKED! <a href="https://t.co/KwBkGQBD1s">pic.twitter.com/KwBkGQBD1s</a></p>&mdash; TheRealSnowden (@JESnowden) <a href="https://twitter.com/JESnowden/status/1376582519877992448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[mike adamle]

That card looks like trash, I'll be at rSpring Break instead

[Jordan]

I read it a 3 hour drive from Tampa to Jacksonville. That card is pretty whack tbh. I think it would be fine if there was a proper draw on top though. MJF vs Jericho or idk ... Something worth driving 3 hours for.

[Evil Vito]

Most Mania weekend shows are within 30 minutes of the host city. Regardless of what the card looked like I don't think a show 3+ hours away is attempting to compete.

Most of the Mania weekend shows have attendance caps (smaller attendance than usual, obviously) so this is giving people on the other side of the state a show to go to if they can't get to any of the other Mania weekend shows.

More broadly, I said something in the WWE thread about whether or not they'll get back to house shows but I think there is value for AEW or anybody else to run some house shows once the world opens. House show touring doesn't have to be a permanent thing but I think this fall the demand to go to events will be at an all-time high it makes sense to just ride the wave for a bit.

[Jordan]

I think AEW is really doing this for live crowd experience for all the young blood they have on the roster.

[Emperor Smeat]

For a house show tier event, that card feels about right for it.

Doesn't look that appealing compared to some of the big indie events going on that weekend nor WWE's TakeOver and Mania events but that's not really the purpose of a house show.

[Bad News Gertner]

It's a solid House Show card. This was the last WWE House Show I attended. London Ontario at the John Labatt Centre in 2016.

WWE Tag Team Titles Match
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) (c) defeated The Wyatt Family (Erick Rowan and Braun Strowman)

Sheamus defeated Sin Cara

Open Challenge
Apollo Crews defeated Sheamus

Cesaro and Titus O'Neil defeated Social Outcasts (Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas)

WWE Intercontinental Title Match
Darren Young defeated The Miz (c) by disqualification

Sami Zayn defeated Kevin Owens

WWE Women’s Title Match
Charlotte (c) defeated Natalya

The Usos (Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso) defeated The Club (Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows)

3-Way Match - WWE Title Match
Dean Ambrose (c) defeated AJ Styles and Seth Rollins

[Jordan]

That's a great house show card Gert. I don't think it's comparable to the AEW card.

[Bad News Gertner]

You're getting your top stars in AEW, they are just in terrible match ups


Lol all I remember form that show was the main event was great and I was mad that Heath Slater wasn't on the card

[Evil Vito]

Lmfao Cesaro and Titus is such a weird fucking team that I’m into it

[Evil Vito]

The biggest name missing from AEW’s show is Mox, he’s working Bloodsport on Thursday but they understandably don’t want to risk bringing anyone who was at the Collective to the AEW show in case there’s any sort of outbreak.

[rez]

I'm watching Elevation for the first time. I'm liking Paul on commentary.

[rez]

Hikaru Shida & Tay Conti just teamed up. Was h0t

[erickman]

I'm watching Elevation for the first time. I'm liking Paul on commentary.

yeah paul and tony are great, i watch raw on tv the same time as dark on the computer.

[slik]

TNT is going to test airing some MMA (One Fighting Championship) post Dynamite soon to see if Dyna-fans will stick around to watch MMA.