I was there live. It was a great show top to bottom. Cole being the first debut at the end of the show was a surprise, because we all expected Danielson to be the first one to confront Kenny and The Elite. But Danielson coming out to top if off was incredible. Even with the rumors of his debut being pushed up I thought they would wait until New York. They did it all in one night and it turned out to be a perfect decision.
Damn, you lucky bastard.
Probably witnessed the hottest show in years.
After the pandemic, I'm hoping they go to UK and I'll go to that one.
Going to America for it might be to expensive.
Probably witnessed the hottest show in years.
After the pandemic, I'm hoping they go to UK and I'll go to that one.
Going to America for it might be to expensive.
By Rich Homie Juan Go To PostCoke boy still doesn’t think they’re competing.At the moment, they're still not. WWE is making more money than ever and their ratings are still good enough for their TV partners. That's not to say this won't be an issue for them in a couple of years, but it's not an imminent threat by any means.
I think when they'll start looking for a new tv deal we'll know for sure how competitive they'll be.
By Lupercal Go To PostI think when they'll start looking for a new tv deal we'll know for sure how competitive they'll be.Their TV deals expire in 2024, the Peacock deal in 2026, and the Saudi deal in 2027.
I know the tribalism with wrestling fans is very intense, but it'll be some time before anybody can honestly say this is really competitive or that WWE is in trouble.
The Saudi deal is still ongoing?
I thought that was ended after that whole grounded at the airport debacle.
I thought that was ended after that whole grounded at the airport debacle.
By Lupercal Go To PostThe Saudi deal is still ongoing?Nope. After that fiasco, they still had Super Showdown last February, which I think was only notable because Goldberg beat the Fiend. Crown Jewel is slated to take place in about six weeks, so I'm guessing there's another stunt title change on the horizon.
I thought that was ended after that whole grounded at the airport debacle.
Like, I don't think AEW should sign every former WWE guy. And there's definitely the concern that the more they sign, the more their own home grown talent gets pushed down the card. But if Fightful is correct, they simply have to sign Owens. He's too good to let slip.
Meltzer reports that Vince's/Pritchard's idea for Adam Cole on the main roster was to pair him with Keith Lee and be his manager. Cole is legit one of the best wrestlers in North America, the figurehead of NXT for 2 years and they wanted him to be a mouthpiece instead. I wonder he left WWE. That's just insulting towards him.
And they wanted to change his name too. He's been wrestling in NXT for like 4 years now. The fans know who he is. They're not going to confuse him with a commentator.
Also shows the direction that company is heading. If you are small, from the Indies or both, fuck you.
And they wanted to change his name too. He's been wrestling in NXT for like 4 years now. The fans know who he is. They're not going to confuse him with a commentator.
Also shows the direction that company is heading. If you are small, from the Indies or both, fuck you.
Edge/Rollins II last night was stellar, as was Seth's promo afterward. They seem to be setting Rollins up for a face turn and I'm here for it. I'm guessing they blow this off at Survivor Series, and hopefully that match is inside a cage or a cell.
16 years later and this is still one of the best matches I've ever seen. A lot of triple threats fall into the same formula of only focusing on two wrestlers while the other guy is outside the ring selling an injury. But this one seemed like a proper three way competition with everyone in the ring at the same time
This is also the match that solidifies for me that AJ is the best wrestler ever. Was the best wrestler in the world when this match took place in 2005. And was.the best wrestler in the world a decade later during his NJPW run. Incredible longevity.
This is also the match that solidifies for me that AJ is the best wrestler ever. Was the best wrestler in the world when this match took place in 2005. And was.the best wrestler in the world a decade later during his NJPW run. Incredible longevity.
Big E finally getting his due.
Just hope it's not a reaction based win (it totally is though) and he gets a decent run with it (he won't)
Just hope it's not a reaction based win (it totally is though) and he gets a decent run with it (he won't)
By Punished* Go To PostHow are people in UK/EU watching this season of Dark Side of the Ring?Just YT them the same day/day after. They last long enough before copyright.
By DY_nasty Go To Postdamn ric and dreamer finally up outta hereDreamer showed his ass, but flair was foul for decades. Plus he has a history of calling black people all kinds of shit. Its not really news that hes a piece of shit. pretty sure nobody cares at this point.
Martha Hart was always respectful of wrestling and Owens legacy. She just wanted nothing to do with Vince and WWE honouring it. Which is completely understandable.
Pro wrestling in North America doesn't have enough tournaments. Looking forward to this one. AEW has the roster depth to hold a great one.
Pro wrestling in North America doesn't have enough tournaments. Looking forward to this one. AEW has the roster depth to hold a great one.
Tonight Bryan Danielson vs Kenny Omega in what will surely be a MOTY candidate.
I hope no Elite shenanigans.
I hope no Elite shenanigans.
Big E/Roman/Lashley the other day was good stuff. Would’ve liked Big E to get the W though. I know Roman is the top guy in the company but Raw is Big E show now and his first night as champ he takes an L? Aight.
Looking forward to AEW
Looking forward to AEW
By domino Go To PostBig E/Roman/Lashley the other day was good stuff. Would’ve liked Big E to get the W though. I know Roman is the top guy in the company but Raw is Big E show now and his first night as champ he takes an L? Aight.Classic WWE booking. Making the champ lose on tv but letting him win on ppv to swerve the fans.
Looking forward to AEW
Omega Vs Danielson was an absolute banger. And it was followed by a masterclass promo from CM Punk which got an emotionally tired crowd fired up again.
AEW is firing in all cylinders right now.
AEW is firing in all cylinders right now.
Yup, Danielson vs Omega just flew by, amazing match. Can't wait for their eventual 60 min iron match on ppv.
Malakai Black's facepaint combo is looking sicker everytime I see it. Cody was up for it aswell. One of Cody's better ones.
Malakai Black's facepaint combo is looking sicker everytime I see it. Cody was up for it aswell. One of Cody's better ones.
By Cleff Go To PostOmega Vs Danielson was an absolute banger. And it was followed by a masterclass promo from CM Punk which got an emotionally tired crowd fired up again.wrasslin fans like wrasslin and promos not written by some comedian straight outta college
AEW is firing in all cylinders right now.
Insane.
Zack Sabre Jr just beat IWGP Champion Shingo Takagi in their G1 heat. He then called out Bryan Danielson.
We are living in the best timeline.
We are living in the best timeline.
It was great being in Arthur Ashe last night. Great show. Hot crowd. Just great stuff for 4.5 hours or so.
ZSJ has beaten Naito, Shingo and now Ibushi in his first three G1 matches. Three of the biggest stars in NJPW. They're absolutely preparing a mega push for him.
I don't think he'll win the tournament, or even his block. Gedo likes to book an early runaway winner, only for them to lose two or three matches consecutively and miss out on winning the bracket. But he now has a guaranteed title match against Shingo by beating him in the G1. And two readymade feuds with Naito and Ibushi if they want to go in that direction.
I don't think he'll win the tournament, or even his block. Gedo likes to book an early runaway winner, only for them to lose two or three matches consecutively and miss out on winning the bracket. But he now has a guaranteed title match against Shingo by beating him in the G1. And two readymade feuds with Naito and Ibushi if they want to go in that direction.
Seek out the finish to Reigns v Balor.
Every day the WWE fucks it's fans even more. No wonder AEW is gaining more and more support.
Every day the WWE fucks it's fans even more. No wonder AEW is gaining more and more support.
By Lupercal Go To PostMan, that ending was some bullshit.Yep.
Made both Roman & Balor look bad from it.
Seth Rollins recently talked about how awful the booking was during his feud with Bray Wyatt and how it damaged his character and took a year to recover from. They've just done the exact same with Balor. They even debuted a new gimmick for him last night and made it redundant in 90 seconds.
I know there will be people saying to wait and see how it plays out in the coming weeks. But the company has already started on the back foot with what happened last night and now have to salvage things. That's if they even bother trying to address it.
I've been a WWE fan for years, but it's getting harder to justify watching shit like that when there's now another large North American wrestling company that isn't treating it's fans like idiots.
I was with it until the turnbuckle broke. And I usually think the Demon shenanigans are corny as fuck. You have to fully commit to some fuckery like that and they pussed out at the peak of the moment
Well yeah, just go with that moment and give the Demon the win.
You can always have Roman go over him on the next ppv or even the next week since it's WWE. They hot shot the title so many times anyway.
You can always have Roman go over him on the next ppv or even the next week since it's WWE. They hot shot the title so many times anyway.
Pure sports entertainment nonsense
And this? More red light shenanigans nearly 2 years after they were chanting AEW at the atrocity down the road in Sacramento.
By Fox Mulder Go To PostIt feels so good to just be able to watch AEW instead of this shit.100%
By domino Go To Postat least New Day vs Lashley Omos and AJ was dopeHaven't they done that match like 10 times now ?
Feels like it.