AEW Rampage 10/8/21

[slik]

Figured Rampage could use it's own weekly thread to discuss Rampage stuff n things

[Triple A]

I"m watching.

[slik]

Punk/Garcia should be good

[Triple A]

CM Punk incredibly boring so far... hope they actually do something interesting with him soon!!!

[slik]

Punk back in pants

[Evil Vito]

The long bois return

[Triple A]

Damn, hope this is not the same type of AEW CM Punk match again where it's mad slow for like the first 10 mins

[slik]

2.0 so entertaining

[Evil Vito]

Garcia and 2.0 are very smarmy. Love it.

[Damian Rey 2.0]

Crowd sounds much better

[slik]

Big fan of Daniel Garcia

[Damian Rey 2.0]

Really like García in this match. All his leg stuff looks really snug.

[Evil Vito]

A quarter into the show and Jericho seems to have adjusted his commentary to be less shouty.

[ron the dial]

Pepsi twist baby

[Damian Rey 2.0]

Punk looks like he landed right into the barricade. Great match so far.

[Evil Vito]

Anaconda Vice!!!

[slik]

Really enjoyed Punk/Garcia, good match

[ron the dial]

solid match. garcia is the goods.

[Damian Rey 2.0]

Excellent. Anaconda Vice bay bay. Punk 3 for 3 in good matches. Stunned.

[Triple A]

Damn I wish there weren't spoilers for Rampage... ruins the "anything can happen next" feeling when watching AEW shows...

[Damian Rey 2.0]

Lio and Dante are gonna have a helluva match when they get there. Punk v Sydal? Meh.

[ron the dial]

i have no real interest in punk/sydal. this isn't 04 ROH.

[Evil Vito]

Good rap from Caster

[Evil Vito]

Garcia vs Punk was really good. Garcia is a top prospect, has a bright future

[Triple A]

Glad the crowd is still hot for Rampage this week...

[Triple A]

Thinking about the thing on Dynamite where they had Serena Deeb beat Shida after they already brought out her 50 win trophy... that was sweet...

[Damian Rey 2.0]

Bowens got stiffed Jesus. Fun match. The acclaimed getting better and better

[slik]

I missed the tag match, will catch it after the show ends

[Evil Vito]

Skye Blue :heart:

[Damian Rey 2.0]

The things I’d let Jade do to me

[Triple A]

damn @ Skye Blue's ass cheeks . . .

[Triple A]

weird @ Skye Blue getting the jobber treatment with the announcer unenthusiastically/quietly announcing her after she got a promo on Dynamite

[ron the dial]

pump kick to the liver

[Evil Vito]

Well, you knew that match would be a minute long when they had 4 matches scheduled on an hour long Dynamite lol

[ron the dial]

put that tbs title on jade

[Damian Rey 2.0]

Fish v Danielson on Saturday night dynamite? That’s gonna be really good.

[slik]

I forgot Cage/Starks was happening tonight

[Damian Rey 2.0]

I like Cage. That was his best promo since debuting.

[Damian Rey 2.0]

I forgot Cage/Starks was happening tonight

Getting decent TV time too

[Evil Vito]

So the eliminator tourney finals happen at Full Gear, so if Hangman wins the belt there his first challenger will be known

So many directions they can go in. Good shit.

[Damian Rey 2.0]

BAH GAWD THE MACHINE KICKED OUT

[ron the dial]

damn @ that lariat

[Damian Rey 2.0]

Very fun main! Thought Cage was gonna pull that off

[slik]

Easily Brian Cage's best match in AEW

[Evil Vito]

That was a fun brawl. Good show.

[Damian Rey 2.0]

Brandi pregnancy titties Jesus

[Triple A]

Fun lil show! Good main event...

[slik]

Rick STARks

[slik]

k, going to watch tag match now and comment, ala Lock Jaw

[slik]

Lockjaw is a dog's name

[slik]

lol @ packing heat like Arn Anderson

[slik]

Why is Excalibur saying Rey "Fin-ix" instead of "Fenix"

[slik]

Would be funny if production cut to commentary and Jericho had bloodshot eyes and Jim Ross was shaking his head in disgust

[slik]

just noticed Rey Fenix (not Fin-ix) has the AEW all over his gear, nice lil touch

[slik]

just noticed Rey Fenix (not Fin-ix) has the AEW all over his gear, nice lil touch

https://i.postimg.cc/xTgBzm8q/Screenshot-2021-10-08-10-16-33-PM.png

[slik]

nice lil tag bout

[Triple A]

Why is Excalibur saying Rey "Fin-ix" instead of "Fenix"

His name is technically pronounced kinda like "Fay-nix" in Spanish !

[Damian Rey 2.0]

It’s “feh” like meh with an f.

[slik]

I will always pronounce it Phoenix as that is what I usually hear when I watch him rassle

[slik]

Tony cannot help himself...


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I saw you’re doing a half hour head-to-head with us. I can’t wait to finally beat your main show head-to-head. It’s been a long time coming. See you next Friday for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AEWRampage?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AEWRampage</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/AEWonTNT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AEWonTNT</a>!</p>&mdash; Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) <a href="https://twitter.com/TonyKhan/status/1446679936903925772?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[slik]

Feel like that will backfire bc IIRC last time SD had 800k viewers on FS1...

[Damian Rey 2.0]

I can’t see them beating smackdown.

[erickman]

might if it is on fs1

[slik]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">If I’m not sweating it, you shouldn’t be either. This is what sports are about, set a goal &amp; try your best. We’ve got a great <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AEWRampage?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AEWRampage</a> card Friday + big Dynamite matches Saturday. I expect to do well, but regardless of next Friday’s stats, it’ll be a great weekend for the fans</p>&mdash; Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) <a href="https://twitter.com/TonyKhan/status/1446880831771918337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Mr. Nerfect]

Tony cannot help himself...


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I saw you’re doing a half hour head-to-head with us. I can’t wait to finally beat your main show head-to-head. It’s been a long time coming. See you next Friday for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AEWRampage?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AEWRampage</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/AEWonTNT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AEWonTNT</a>!</p>&mdash; Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) <a href="https://twitter.com/TonyKhan/status/1446679936903925772?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 9, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Mate, your show got <500k this week. Shut the fuck up.

[James Steele]

Taking the absolute biggest break from wrestling that I ever have in my life. It was probably the thing I loved most. People don’t get it and say “wah, wah, wah — don’t watch then.” Well, it’s finally happening. Fuck wrestling.

Fuck AEW.
Fuck WWE.
Fuck the NWA.
Fuck New Japan.
Fuck classic wrestling.

It’s been easier than I suspect. I’ve checked the news a couple of times and listened to some Cornette YouTube clips (not his full show, I’m even off criticism of wrestling). I think I might be properly done soon.

Thanks for the memories, wrestling. You got me through some weird times growing up. But it’s time I realized you haven’t been good to me in a long, long time. Fuck off and don’t let the door hit you on the way out.

The WWE surely gets a lot of the blame, but AEW was it for me. I just can’t. The self-indulgent disregard of there being any sort of art to this. The complete waste of potential. I went from being optimistic about wrestling to seeing so clearly that this is not going to be something a reasonable person can enjoy in record time.

So a special big fuck you to AEW for that. And also fuck TPWW for housing some of the most insecure and gormless little marks. I was right when I said WWE sucked way back, and I am right when I say AEW sucks right now.

I’m off to read some books or something.

I have taken the absolute biggest break from watching wrestling ever. Can’t remember the last show I actually watched. Probably highlights from SmackDown or something. I watched an individual clip from Dynamite, which was an awkward promo between Omega and Danielson where they kept saying “shit.”

Not very good anymore. And it doesn’t seem to be getting better.

And with all that, I’m still one of the most valuable posters here. Keeping the job squad in line and making sure people’s bad takes don’t get past without a scalding.

[Mr. Nerfect]

And still going strong. Don’t think I’ve watched a full show in over a year now. And I’m wrestling obsessed. What does that say about the product?

[XL]

Everything and nothing.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Everything and nothing.

:lol:

[Lock Jaw]

Oh, wow this is no longer a weekly thread but a megathread for all Rampages. R.I.P. AEW interest here on TPWW.

Going to watch this past Friday's show now, even though have very little interest in doing so....

[Lock Jaw]

Starting off with CM Punk.... they like giving the reason to watch the show away at the start all the time...

[Lock Jaw]

Danny Garcia is the jobber with the most ummmm... "trying hard to be tough and maybe even believes it, but no one else does"

[Lock Jaw]

CM Pants is back....

[Lock Jaw]

Trying to hype up Punk vs a jobber as "wow look at all these big time first matches for Punk"

[Lock Jaw]

Punk does some rest holds and the fans going banana chanting "you still got it"!!

[Lock Jaw]

Jericho shouting out Punk as a trained MMA fighter.... not sure if that is something you want people to remember.....

Think Destor is onto something with all he said about Punk....

[Lock Jaw]

No interest in seeing him work against smaller dudes and use all these shoot holds.... should book him almost like Darby Allin... have him get beat up and focus on his heart and willingness to survive....

[Lock Jaw]

At the same time a conundrum because I also don't believe Danny Garcia beating up anybody, even CM Punk.... match going on too long, Punk should win already....

[Lock Jaw]

The best use of Punk right now actually be a manager.... there are guys who do everything he does in the ring but better.... but no doubt he is pretty much the most talented guy on the mic they have. I'd pair him with someone. No idea who.

He can still rassle once in a blue moon, that way it seems "special" when he does, but main focus should be as manager

[Lock Jaw]

Or maybe not. Just writing stuff while being bored @ this match

[Lock Jaw]

Jericho with the most "disingenuous" sounding announcer voice since Mauro Ranallo

[Mr. Nerfect]

Even if you love Punk, is Daniel Garcia vs. CM Punk a match you need to urgently watch live? I’m seen some people blame the taped nature of the show, but you really don’t need spoilers to predict what that is about. You know you can DVR or YouTube that.

I’ve seen people praise the formatting of the show. I think it is patterned now to the point people know they can tune out or just not tune in. I also think they are feeling the recoil of over-saturation and the ceiling they put on their acts with irony and addressing the meta.

I also think that the way they have presented Danielson, even more than the way they have Punk, has hurt them.

Easy to think in terms of “These guys are great! If we just show them being great, we’re going to be great!” without thinking about how you do it or how it all fits together.

[Lock Jaw]

They should give Punk a Negan gimmick where he beats the people he defeats to death with a barbed wire bat

[Lock Jaw]

Finally Punk wins....

[Lock Jaw]

Evan Bourne not liking Lio Rush but then immediately liking him when he gets him a match vs CM Punk..... which he probably could have just challenged Punk to himself if he really had that much desire to face him....

[Lock Jaw]

Wonder if the commentators will ever say anything about who the f this dude is who manages the Lucha Bros is

[Lock Jaw]

He's just kinda there with no explanation ever

[Lock Jaw]

Like give me even just a sentence saying "he is their agent" or "mentor" or whatever the heck he is

[ron the dial]

translator

[Lock Jaw]

Thankfully this squash match was shorter than the last

[Lock Jaw]

Am a fan of Jade Cargill....

[Lock Jaw]

Nice at a short and sweet squash match.

[Lock Jaw]

FTW title seems like a very "unnecessary" prop....

[Lock Jaw]

Did Brian Cage steal Kanyon's "who betta" thing

[Lock Jaw]

Sorry @slik, but my first impression of Ricky Starks is "what an awkward looking guy"

[Lock Jaw]

So Cage and Omega both do/encourage Terminator claps.... when they won't even change a mid card dude's shtick for one of their main guys you know they have a discipline problem..... or maybe not the right word.... a problem with not telling guys no or that they have to change....

[Lock Jaw]

Cool at unnecessary blood... so badass and edgy

[Lock Jaw]

Overall not a good show..... when a Jade Cargill 30 second squash match is the highlight of the show it is not something to be proud of....

[Triple A]

Like give me even just a sentence saying "he is their agent" or "mentor" or whatever the heck he is

He's their "translator," they did explain it when he started with them months ago

[Lock Jaw]

He's their "translator," they did explain it when he started with them months ago

That doesn't really help..... they need to explain it all the time....

I know people hate WWE commentary and maybe feel like it is "talking down to them" or "repetitive" when they say the same things every week..... but it is necessary to "build the brand" and "build the characters", especially to anyone who might be tuning in either for the first time or the first time in a long time.

I mean, I'm not saying the AEW brand hinges on people knowing who the Lucha Bros. manager is, but it is just one of those little things that AEW need to work on to strengthen its on-air presentation.

[Mr. Nerfect]

That doesn't really help..... they need to explain it all the time....

I know people hate WWE commentary and maybe feel like it is "talking down to them" or "repetitive" when they say the same things every week..... but it is necessary to "build the brand" and "build the characters", especially to anyone who might be tuning in either for the first time or the first time in a long time.

I mean, I'm not saying the AEW brand hinges on people knowing who the Lucha Bros. manager is, but it is just one of those little things that AEW need to work on to strengthen its on-air presentation.

This is the difference between good television and bad television. You’ll be able to find your way around most shows wherever you jump in by using contextual clues. These do not always exist in wrestling and they just expect you to “know.”