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**Splaya** · 05-26-2019, 10:54 AM

Vince better realize what's going on. He is in bad shape. AEW did in one night what WWE has failed to do in the past 2-3 years: create meaningful storylines. Doesn't matter in my eyes that they are a fresh company or not. Everything that happened last night had a purpose.

While I wanted them to stay away from anything WWE, Cody destroying the throne served it's purpose. It's an iconic moment that will be a foundation for this company for years to come.

While I thoroughly enjoyed the first few matches, the three "main-event matches" plus the title showing were the things that really sold me on this company.

I'm digging MJF. Guy looks and acts like the Miz but he might be better than the Miz. His arrogance is just outstanding. While it was painful to watch Bret Hart get in and out of the ring, that was a major name to show that first world title for AEW. Major props to them for getting him.

Dustin versus Cody was just AMAZING. I loved how Brandi got involved. Earl Hebner was the right guy to referee that. While I was legit wondering if Dustin was going to pass out from blood loss, there were so many moments in that match. When he turned the figure four into pain for Cody, it reminded me of Austin/Bret when Austin was in the sharpshooter and blood was streaming down his face. There's some poetic justice in that though. Austin was in pain but he was in the move. Dustin had reversed the submission hold so while he was fighting through the pain with blood dripping out of him, he actually was using the move to his advantage. Loved the ending how Dustin and Cody will team up for Fight for the Fallen.
The part that literally stuns me about this was how Vince and Hunter did not think this match would sell. They did ONE PROMO about it and had this match. Blood added to the overall standing of the match, but man did those two put on one hell of a show.

Bucks versus Lucha

I've watched tag team wrestling in NXT and walked away feeling impressed. Back when the Bucks, Cody, and Omega turned down WWE, I thought they were fools. I retract that statement 1000%. While Cody and Omega looked good tonight, the Bucks looked like the best tag team on the planet. I have no doubt when it's all said and done, they will be the greatest tag team of all time. I loved the story telling of this match. The Bucks missing spots added so much to the match. The crispness of the Lucha Bros. The near falls. The moves to the outside. The ONLY thing that concerns me is that this is the STANDARD for what they want in this company.

Jericho versus Omega. Great storytelling. While Jericho is not in the best shape of his life, that guy told one hell of a story last night. His finishing the match with the Judas elbow was so sudden that it actually had me pop for it. Jericho cutting the promo at the end made me think that Page was coming back out which was going to make me cringe because it would be so WWE...

But Moxley...the way they had him come in, hit dirty deeds against everyone, and close the show standing tall...they instantly erased everything WWE had done with him in the past year. And if they just let him be an absolute psycho like we know he can be, he will be one of the faces of AEW and his run with the Shield won't mean shit when it's all said and done.

I could not be more excited for their next two events. A friend and I will be online trying to get tickets for All In 2 since we live in Detroit and we could go over to Chicago very easily. The product won't grow stale because you know there will be angles shot for youtube and such.

It's hard to say and believe it, but this show made me love wrestling again last night. WWE has become so stale.

05-26-2019, 10:54 AM	#496
Splaya 1-0 TPWW Chess Master Posts: 17,211	Vince better realize what's going on. He is in bad shape. AEW did in one night what WWE has failed to do in the past 2-3 years: create meaningful storylines. Doesn't matter in my eyes that they are a fresh company or not. Everything that happened last night had a purpose. While I wanted them to stay away from anything WWE, Cody destroying the throne served it's purpose. It's an iconic moment that will be a foundation for this company for years to come. While I thoroughly enjoyed the first few matches, the three "main-event matches" plus the title showing were the things that really sold me on this company. I'm digging MJF. Guy looks and acts like the Miz but he might be better than the Miz. His arrogance is just outstanding. While it was painful to watch Bret Hart get in and out of the ring, that was a major name to show that first world title for AEW. Major props to them for getting him. Dustin versus Cody was just AMAZING. I loved how Brandi got involved. Earl Hebner was the right guy to referee that. While I was legit wondering if Dustin was going to pass out from blood loss, there were so many moments in that match. When he turned the figure four into pain for Cody, it reminded me of Austin/Bret when Austin was in the sharpshooter and blood was streaming down his face. There's some poetic justice in that though. Austin was in pain but he was in the move. Dustin had reversed the submission hold so while he was fighting through the pain with blood dripping out of him, he actually was using the move to his advantage. Loved the ending how Dustin and Cody will team up for Fight for the Fallen. The part that literally stuns me about this was how Vince and Hunter did not think this match would sell. They did ONE PROMO about it and had this match. Blood added to the overall standing of the match, but man did those two put on one hell of a show. Bucks versus Lucha I've watched tag team wrestling in NXT and walked away feeling impressed. Back when the Bucks, Cody, and Omega turned down WWE, I thought they were fools. I retract that statement 1000%. While Cody and Omega looked good tonight, the Bucks looked like the best tag team on the planet. I have no doubt when it's all said and done, they will be the greatest tag team of all time. I loved the story telling of this match. The Bucks missing spots added so much to the match. The crispness of the Lucha Bros. The near falls. The moves to the outside. The ONLY thing that concerns me is that this is the STANDARD for what they want in this company. Jericho versus Omega. Great storytelling. While Jericho is not in the best shape of his life, that guy told one hell of a story last night. His finishing the match with the Judas elbow was so sudden that it actually had me pop for it. Jericho cutting the promo at the end made me think that Page was coming back out which was going to make me cringe because it would be so WWE... But Moxley...the way they had him come in, hit dirty deeds against everyone, and close the show standing tall...they instantly erased everything WWE had done with him in the past year. And if they just let him be an absolute psycho like we know he can be, he will be one of the faces of AEW and his run with the Shield won't mean shit when it's all said and done. I could not be more excited for their next two events. A friend and I will be online trying to get tickets for All In 2 since we live in Detroit and we could go over to Chicago very easily. The product won't grow stale because you know there will be angles shot for youtube and such. It's hard to say and believe it, but this show made me love wrestling again last night. WWE has become so stale.