AEW Wrestling Discussion Thread

[cdub6238]

Originally Posted by dinohotep

Now MJF wants to explore hollywood possibilities. Wonder what's up with him.

He said that in his interview with Helwani a few months ago (the 1 that Kickstart this whole ordeal supposedly). He said he did a voice over for.an animates movie releasing next year.

I also don't blame him, guy just oozes with charisma.

[cdub6238]

Little weird lineup for the Casino Battle Royal.

4 tag teams? I mean...technically I guess 3 since they had Swerve "turn" on Keith Lee already...

And Fenix but no Pentagon?

I mean it wasn't bad...started off awful with the 1st 5 men out of the ring most the whole time..but it did pick up with some good spots etc

Kyle OR is just so good. His facials, reactions, just everything...nice exchange with him and Wheeler.

Good to see Andrade back in the ring, to bad they wasted it not having him win.

KOR winning all but guarantees Mox winning though...

[DonrussDean]

Originally Posted by cdub6238

Little weird lineup for the Casino Battle Royal.

4 tag teams? I mean...technically I guess 3 since they had Swerve "turn" on Keith Lee already...

And Fenix but no Pentagon?

I mean it wasn't bad...started off awful with the 1st 5 men out of the ring most the whole time..but it did pick up with some good spots etc

Kyle OR is just so good. His facials, reactions, just everything...nice exchange with him and Wheeler.

Good to see Andrade back in the ring, to bad they wasted it not having him win.

KOR winning all but guarantees Mox winning though...

Yeah, overall was ok, but not great. I do want them to push Andrade so bad, but whatever. I don't get the sudden KOR love. I think Mox will win, but KOR has been getting a push lately so who knows.

Plus, they pretty muched booked BPCC at Bloods n Guts so who knows.

[DonrussDean]

And another Tournament for another belt?

[Mike Chase]

Felt they've needed another men's belt for a minute.

[cdub6238]

Originally Posted by DonrussDean

And another Tournament for another belt?

I umm...all I can say is

I would say..if they had already gotten there stuff together for ROH, sure..

But why?

They have the AEW title, TNT Title, ROH heavyweight title, ROH Pure title...technically the FTW title that has been "defended"...

They need MORE tv time period for all of this, and without it, it makes 0 sense right now.

Although Buddy/PAC can wrestle every week and I wouldn't complain

[Mike Chase]

I actually would have liked a best of 5 series between Pac and Buddy Matthews. Feel like that concept isn't used as much in wrestling anymore.

[cdub6238]

Originally Posted by Mike Chase

I actually would have liked a best of 5 series between Pac and Buddy Matthews. Feel like that concept isn't used as much in wrestling anymore.

I've defended TK and AEW for having a bloated roster plenty of times, this is unfortunately 1 of the byproducts of that..

Pretty much everyone on the roster is damn good in the ring..it's just a matter of getting "usage/exposure".

I feel that match was just a taste of what they could do together.

Love Kingston promos BTW lol

Speaking of underrated, Trent..

And...OSPREAY!!!

this episode picked up a bit lol

[DonrussDean]

Originally Posted by cdub6238

I umm...all I can say is

I would say..if they had already gotten there stuff together for ROH, sure..

But why?

They have the AEW title, TNT Title, ROH heavyweight title, ROH Pure title...technically the FTW title that has been "defended"...

They need MORE tv time period for all of this, and without it, it makes 0 sense right now.

Although Buddy/PAC can wrestle every week and I wouldn't complain

Miro and Malaki Black will be great for the new belt tho.

Not sure who wins it. I would bet Miro, cause he is so over, but Malachi is so good.

[Mike Chase]

KOR really was a nice signing. Can easily heat him up for main event spots like tonight.

[cdub6238]

Originally Posted by DonrussDean

Miro and Malaki Black will be great for the new belt tho.

Not sure who wins it. I would bet Miro, cause he is so over, but Malachi is so good.

Agree, the matches should be great. I feel bad for the other Page though. Mentioned Trent as underrated, so is Ethan Page..and he's damn good.

Miro will slaughter him though.

Pretty solid episode imo, after a little bit of a slow and ugly start.

Buddy/PAC was solid.

Hangman/baby Finlay was solid. No offense to Adam Cole, but think Hangman is a better fit against Okada.

I didn't like the Rosa/Shafir promo...the match was OK at best. Shafir still needs work, but she does have a Rousey type approach which more UFC strikes/throws/submissions..just need to make it little smoother. Glad the champ is actually wrestling though. Also didn't understand the aftermatch beat down, but if it leads to Toni Storm/Rosa that'll work.

Definitely DO NOT need another triple threat tag match...much less a ladder match so Jeff can further cripple himself. Terrible idea imo

Bivens/Stokely is awesome. But didn't Statlander already beat Red Velvet in the Owen? Why does it need a run back?

Main Event outcome, as I said was predictable...but still very solid and hard hitting. Pretty sweet piledriver reversal by KOR too BTW.

Oh..and did I mention..WILL OSPREAY!!

[DonrussDean]

Yeah, Ethan Page is probably one of the most talented wrestlers on the AEW rosters and by all accounts he is a solid guy too, will always sign for fans and such, but I just don't think he is fitting in with AEW. When you have such a huge roster and such little air time, some guys are going to be buried. Ethan has never been given a shot in the time he has been in AEW. They now have him as second fiddler to Sky. I was hoping to see Page turn on Sky and take the TNT belt in time, but it's obvious Wardlow is going to win the belt. That guy is so over and is getting a massive push.

In terms of Miro. I am sure he and Malachi are the ones who would be favorite in the tournament, but I think the championship match is a 4 way match on June 26. Probably be Miro, Pac, Malachi, and NJPW guy. Miro will probably win, but he had a belt more recent, so who knows.

I am intrigued on the championship match. Are they going to let Mox beat Punk on FD? Punk is injured and they say there won't be a interim. Will Mox beat him and Punk takes some time off? Mox is still probably their top wrestler still, I am 50/50 if they will have him drop another title match.

The Statlander/Red Velvet stuff needs to end. Red Velvet is not very good in the ring and should not be feuding with Stat this much. Death Triangle and HOB is another feud that is over down at this point. I expect a 6 man at some point and hopefully they end it.

[Slette]

Between Ospreay and the main event, I really enjoyed last night's show.

[DrZman]

Originally Posted by DonrussDean

Yeah, Ethan Page is probably one of the most talented wrestlers on the AEW rosters and by all accounts he is a solid guy too, will always sign for fans and such, but I just don't think he is fitting in with AEW. When you have such a huge roster and such little air time, some guys are going to be buried. Ethan has never been given a shot in the time he has been in AEW. They now have him as second fiddler to Sky. I was hoping to see Page turn on Sky and take the TNT belt in time, but it's obvious Wardlow is going to win the belt. That guy is so over and is getting a massive push.

In terms of Miro. I am sure he and Malachi are the ones who would be favorite in the tournament, but I think the championship match is a 4 way match on June 26. Probably be Miro, Pac, Malachi, and NJPW guy. Miro will probably win, but he had a belt more recent, so who knows.

I am intrigued on the championship match. Are they going to let Mox beat Punk on FD? Punk is injured and they say there won't be a interim. Will Mox beat him and Punk takes some time off? Mox is still probably their top wrestler still, I am 50/50 if they will have him drop another title match.

The Statlander/Red Velvet stuff needs to end. Red Velvet is not very good in the ring and should not be feuding with Stat this much. Death Triangle and HOB is another feud that is over down at this point. I expect a 6 man at some point and hopefully they end it.

Think you're misunderstanding, they are 100% doing an interim title which will be the winner of Mox-Tanahashi at Forbidden Door. Punk will then wrestle the interim champ when fully healthy to crown the "Undisputed" champ if you will like how UFC does. Punk just had surgery so he's definitely out for at least a couple months.

Also know it's sometimes a cop out answer but I would hold tight on Ethan. There's no doubt in my mind they have future plans for him. He just signed an extension in March. Everyone seems to have nothing but good things to say about the guy and it feels like every time he's given a opportunity he does well with it.

[DonrussDean]

Originally Posted by DrZman

Think you're misunderstanding, they are 100% doing an interim title which will be the winner of Mox-Tanahashi at Forbidden Door. Punk will then wrestle the interim champ when fully healthy to crown the "Undisputed" champ if you will like how UFC does. Punk just had surgery so he's definitely out for at least a couple months.

Also know it's sometimes a cop out answer but I would hold tight on Ethan. There's no doubt in my mind they have future plans for him. He just signed an extension in March. Everyone seems to have nothing but good things to say about the guy and it feels like every time he's given a opportunity he does well with it.

This is why I am so against interim belts, the whole thing is so #@#@#@#@ing confusing. Who cares if Punk hurt. If he can't compete, just let him defend the belt when he is 100% healthy. The interim #@#@#@#@#@#@#@#@ is such a bunch of stupid #@#@#@#@.

[asujbl]

Super entertaining 2 hours

It didn’t treat us like idiots like WWE does

You guys put so much thought into this

That’s not a knock. Haha

[Chiefnocahoma]

TK just sent out a tweet saying many injured wrestlers will be returning soon. Hopefully this means Orange Cassidy. I know he isn’t Harley Race or anything but I think he appeals to a lot of fans and when I went to the live show in Rochester I don’t think any wrestler got a bigger pop.

[Jericho]

Originally Posted by pjrussell

You got to remember that they actually get to do what they want. Many wrestle for places like Impact, NJPW, GCW, DEFY, and Warrior Wrestling. Or they get to have their own Twitch or Youtube channels. Much more freedom unlike WWE where they actually sit in catering and nothing else. AEW isn't close to perfect but if you want to branch out you can.

Not entirely accurate. They can't wrestle wherever they want, Tony Khan has to give his approval for them to work other promotions.

As far as Dynamite goes, I thought the Battle Royal was very lackluster. They have a lot of talent, but didn't put too many of the really good ones in there, because you knew Moxley was winning anyway.

[duwal]

Originally Posted by cdub6238

Pretty solid episode imo, after a little bit of a slow and ugly start.

Buddy/PAC was solid.

Hangman/baby Finlay was solid. No offense to Adam Cole, but think Hangman is a better fit against Okada.

I didn't like the Rosa/Shafir promo...the match was OK at best. Shafir still needs work, but she does have a Rousey type approach which more UFC strikes/throws/submissions..just need to make it little smoother. Glad the champ is actually wrestling though. Also didn't understand the aftermatch beat down, but if it leads to Toni Storm/Rosa that'll work.

Definitely DO NOT need another triple threat tag match...much less a ladder match so Jeff can further cripple himself. Terrible idea imo

Bivens/Stokely is awesome. But didn't Statlander already beat Red Velvet in the Owen? Why does it need a run back?

Main Event outcome, as I said was predictable...but still very solid and hard hitting. Pretty sweet piledriver reversal by KOR too BTW.

Oh..and did I mention..WILL OSPREAY!!

agreed, overall really can't argue that it was a very entertaining episode throughout. Some great wrestled matches and couple surprises

[cdub6238]

Satnam Singh is nowhere near ready for the ring.

I will say he actually moves better and has better facials than Omos ever has shown. But still definitely needs some work.

Love love love the new attitude from Statlander..she's probably neck and neck strength wise with Jade, good to see her using it even more.

Umm..Baddies beat down Statlander...refs let Anna Jay run to help, and get beat down...but..hold Athena back and don't let her help? Huh?

[Mike Chase]

Just thinking back to last year what the hell was Cody thinking with that Ogogo feud?

[mikecala98]

Jeff Hardy was arrested again last night for DUI.

[dinohotep]

Originally Posted by mikecala98

Jeff Hardy was arrested again last night for DUI.

#@#@#@#@. That explains a lot. Hope he gets better but you can't endanger people like that.

Is the ladder match off for Wednesday?

[DonrussDean]

I think he was also charged with a weapon violation because his CCW was suspended.

Screw his match. Dude needs help.

Wouldn’t shock me if he is done.


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[brothertona]

WWE tried to get him to go get help and he refused