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All this talk about mega star Hook, don’t forget to tune in to see Hook (a mega star) in action TONIGHT on AEW Friday Night Rampage!
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I actually don't even think Punk's WWE references even come from him having an axe to grind anymore, feel like he "moved on" from it ages ago and was eager to get the frivolous lawsuit with the doctor over with.
But I think he's just of the mindset that stuff like that shots on WWE always make for an "easy pop" from the audience. He's not the only wrestler that does it, but I feel like they need to stop with playing to the lowest common denominator like that. I cringed a little when they'd do the WWE references in the early days of AEW, but at this point they've been on TV for over two years and it just doesn't feel needed. |
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His return promo was more about his journey back than the fed. I know about the “less talented Miz” line. That’s actually kinda fed GOOD if you think about it. What else? |
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Why did Punk, who has made it known over the years how bitter he is that he never main evented Wrestlemania while Miz did, who got so triggered over a comment Miz made on WWE backstage that he tweeted go suck a blood covered Saudi dick, need to bring up Miz at all? If Punk is so good, why does he need that crutch? "Main Event Night 4 of a buy 1 get 1 free show". Real righteous comment there, not bitter at all. |
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They didn’t promote everybody’s first time there because A) not everybody is as big of a deal as Punk, B) most of their stars have been there from the get-go, C) others likely made their actual debut there, D) Others haven’t been away from wrestling for 7 years making their first appearance less special... I could go on... They don’t promote his first time in every arena because... once again... every arena... is not their home arena. I’m sorry I called this a gimmick. I was hoping you’d take the chance to blow it off as a joke. Bashing Tony for promoting CM Punk’s first appearance in AEW’s home arena is the nitpicky reach to end all nitpicky reaches though. |
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Well a big part of his promo this week involved MJF and Punk sparring with MJF claiming he could go right to "the other place" and do something Phil couldn't and headline Mania. Punk told him to go have fun over there and he'll be waiting in AEW when MJF inevitably gets his future endeavors.
He broke out Cena's five moves of doom against Eddie Kingston, although tbf he was basically playing the heel in that one and the crowd figured out two moves in what he was doing. Also he did a tongue in cheek reference to his own pipebomb promo which I found funny because Punk's said himself he kinda regrets that promo simply because everyone and their brother has tried to do a "shoot" since then. None of this really bothers me tbh. Punk always felt like someone who could get away with any wink wink stuff but I can see why it grates on other people/makes him look bitter. |
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so MJF brought it up, and that's Punk's fault? I dunno, didn't watch.
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Well one of MJF's talking points in recent weeks is the "bidding war of 2024", which is when is contract ends. In and of itself that entire talking point is meant to get MJF heat because the implication is he'll eventually take the WWE payday. So Punk took that and ran with it even further.
It's just very meta I guess. It's not like stuff like this hampers my enjoyment or whatever but I don't feel its needed. I enjoy watching AEW because it is an entertaining product, I don't need to be reminded about why WWE sucks. But again, it's an easy way to pop the segment of the audience that jacks itself off at "insider references" |
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Oh.
Whatever pops the marks is good for business overall I'd think, regardless of who is holding the stick. MJF is extremely good on the mic, but he'd be a mid-carder in WWE. Member when WCW and WWE existed and this stuff already happened and it viewed as a good thing? |
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Any recent references to WWE by Punk have been in response to MJF bringing up going there after AEW or MJF talking about Punk's time in WWE, for example, how Punk never main evented a Mania, was a different/better performer there than now in AEW, etc.
It'd be pointless, stupid, and weird for Punk not to respond about it. |
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The WWE-centric dogs are really cringe-worthy. No matter who says them. Just stop reminding people there is something bigger and better just down the street.
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Yeah, wouldn't want to have any reality in the product.
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So you agree that they should acknowledge reality?
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They should either Acknowledge all reality, or stay in their own bubble. Either everything is fair game, or nothing is. If they want to pretend they are shooting, then how does nobody say "i've seen you fight, you can't kick anybody's ass".
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When a song references other, better songs, it doesn't make me want to hear the song doing the references. It just makes me want to hear the better songs.
It's the same bullshit TNA/Impact used to do and they are a large thriving company right now, ri... Oh yeah. |
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MJF did call out his shitty MMA career a few weeks back if i'm not mistaken
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What he said was something along the lines of lasting longer than his UFC career, nothing about how he got destroyed and embarassed. In fact the insult MJF said doesn't really make sense because PhIl was signed to UFC for about 3 and a half years, even though it was only 2 fights.
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Are you assuming because they haven't done it yet that means they never will? Do you think they should just throw every insult out there at each other at one time?
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They won't because 1, Phil's ego is too fragile, and 2, it would just bury Phil on air. That is the point though, logically if they are going to "shoot", they would have to bring that up. It is exactly why Phil doing shoots is a bad idea, because it is instantly loses all credibility when the other guy doesn't say "Mike Jackson tickled you".
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They often promote players debuting on the team’s home field in sports. Usually even with more effort than was put into Punk’s Daily’s Place promotion. Does that send you into a tizzy?
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That said, I have NEVER seen a tweet or promotional tact of "Come see Baseball Player X play his very first game at this brand new 2 year old ballpark!" |
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that doesn't mention anything about the ballpark
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Rampage still on TNT?
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Yes
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(For the love of God, xrod. Take my advice and don’t google the phrase “first appearance at Full Sail”. You’ll have an aneurysm.)
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You do know there is a difference in writing the results of an event and mentioning it was the first time somebody was at Full Sail, and using a first appearance as the top billing to promote a show right?
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I did actually, hence the "mentioning it in the results" comment...
"Jan 8, 2020 · When The Nightmare made her first appearance at Full Sail since dethroning Shayna Baszler for the title last month, it didn't take long for ..." "Aug 31, 2016 · Making his first appearance at Full Sail University since TakeOver: Brooklyn II, Shinsuke Nakamura sets the tone for the era of Strong Style ..." "Dec 7, 2016 · New NXT Tag Team Champions #DIY received a hero's welcome as they made their first appearance at Full Sail University since their epic win ..." "Apr 17, 2019 · NXT Champion Johnny Gargano came to the ring for his first appearance at Full Sail as the new champion. As Gargano began to discuss his road ..." "Aug 31, 2016 · Making his first appearance at Full Sail University since TakeOver: Brooklyn II, Shinsuke Nakamura sets the tone for the era of Strong Style. ..." "Aug 17, 2016 · Nikki Glencross on one side, and Daria Berenato and Mandy Rose on the other make their first appearance at Full Sail University ..." "Aug 4, 2016 · Making his first appearance at Full Sail in over a year, Hideo Itami returns to loud welcome. He's facing Cruiserweight Classic (CWC) ..." "Mar 9, 2017 · His first appearance at Full Sail University saw him come out to save No Way Jose from a beat down at the hands of NXT Champion, ..." "May 12, 2016 · This is Nakamura's first appearance at Full Sail and he gets a rock star reaction. The entrance looks great here, much better than his two ..." "Nov 10, 2019 · This show kicked off with AJ Styles and The O.C. attacking The Undisputed Era and making their triumphant first appearance at Full Sail ..." "Sep 2, 2015 · After his impressive NXT debut at TakeOver: Brooklyn, Apollo Crews made his first appearance at Full Sail University, taking on tough ..." "Feb 14, 2019 · Making his first appearance at Full Sail in weeks, Aleister Black ran in to even the odds but was taken down by a superkick from Cole and ..." "Jul 18, 2019 · He ran to the ring and brawled with Cole in his first appearance at Full Sail since he lost his title to Cole ..." "Jan 13, 2015 · The program began with NXT general manager William Regal introducing Sami Zayn, who made his first appearance at Full Sail since returning from injury ..." |
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He’s also probably trying to make it sound like you made a massive deal out of it in the first place. You just think it’s silly and annoying. But no, he GOTCHA! |
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CM Punk is AEW’s “Tom Brady”
Daily’s Place is AEW’s “Raymond James Stadium” It’s called an analogy. |
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You and Noid have a habit of making a bad point and then not taking the chance to retract it as a joke or just say “My bad” and instead digging a deeper hole of ridiculousness.
Noid will kiss your ass and pander to you. I will tell you you’re being ridiculous and need to stop doing that. I’m a REAL friend, xrod. |
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