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  1. If you want a copy of the show you have to do it the way god intended: send a money order for $27 to the sketchiest person you've ever met on the internet then wait 6-8 weeks for the VHS tape that also contains the last half of Desperado taped off of Showtime.
    16 points
  2. "Rocky, I've... seen... things... you people wouldn't believe. Explosions botching in the heart of Jacksonville..."
    14 points
  3. Fulfilling the impossible wish of being in your 30s and still having four friends that can get together regularly.
    14 points
  4. Last night was so much fun! Got some pretty good comped seats thanks to my bro and board alum Rob Viper The past 2 Toronto shows, I've seen Okada/Danielson and Okada/Kingston. So freaking cool. Okada pulling up in a 'rarri?? Even cooler. Okada vs Pac? ICE COLD. Jericho/Hook was aight. Curious to see where this goes next week. Swerve was OVER. HUGE. With all these new stars on the scene, Swerve/Joe may steal the show at Dynasty. And it was great seeing THE BUTCHER. Really love Thunder Rosa. But she really showed how much the interest has dropped in Deonna in only a few weeks. Wouldn't mind seeing a Rosa/Deonna feud. And Toni and Mariah are sooo good. I want to watch this match back on TV tonight.
    13 points
  5. People marking out about belts and I'm over here just happy that Eddie Kingston is having a 3 year run where he has, like, every concievable Kingston dream match one after another. What a fucking ride, man.
    13 points
  6. Speaking of speaking of the AEW Championship, Samoa Joe is our champion.
    12 points
  7. Terry Gordy helped give us the Gambler
    11 points
  8. MCMG would be an upgrade over the Hardys.
    10 points
  9. An update from Ugandan pro wrestling...
    10 points
  10. The best thing Karrion Kross has done? That would be Scarlett Bordeaux, of course.
    10 points
  11. stealing this off a Reddit post. I just love this so much. Hansen and Vader at the zoo.
    9 points
  12. Or Tony could look in the mirror and realize his refusal to do something when the issues with Punk and The Elite started and deciding to ignore it and hope it went away is what led to everything going to shit. Punk doing what he did wasn't a matter of "If" but "When", if it wasn't Perry who set him off it would've been something else.
    9 points
  13. Film critic Gene Shalit turned 98 yesterday. Let's relive the greatest sentence ever written in a movie review:
    8 points
  14. Thats about where I fell on all of that too and a lot of the older heel promos from 1980s and prior. I imagine Piper's first real money-drawing heat feud being against Chavo Guerrero in Los Angeles probably planted that bug as well when it came to his heel promos. I think for my own personal line a lot of that type of stuff in heel promos comes down to whether the heel got his comeuppance at some point. More often than not, ultimately at some point the faces that were often the targets of the more incendiary promos would get their shine back down the road. Another heel Piper example would be when he called Bruno Sammartino an Italian slur in front of 20000 fans at Madison Square Garden during Pipers Pit. This was then followed however by Bruno beating the holy hell out of Piper and leaving him bloody in cage matches around the horn. I think thats why Triple H going down that road with his promos against Booker T prior to Wrestlemania 2003 is so memorably cringe. It was already (and rightfully so) criticized in real time as being an outdated approach to building heel heat. But then the match ends with Triple H pinning Booker clean and there is never that "heel gets his comeuppance" feelgood moment to wash the bad taste away.
    8 points
  15. So, clearly none of you have actually watched any MCMG matches recently. Neither of them has lost a step at all. If anything, Shelley is in better shape now than he was 10 years ago. They'd be a good get now. They absolutely still have it.
    8 points
  16. Hmmm, good question, not sure if I understand it completely, but let's give it a shot. 1. Scott Steiner v Hunter Helmsley - Royal Rumble 2. Kane/Taker v Kanyon/DDP - Summerslam 2001 3. Hunter Helmsley v Booker T - Wrestlemania 4. Hunter Helmsely v Rocky v Mick Foley v Sonofabitch Paul Wight - Wrestlemania 5. Undertaker v Kurt Angle - Fully Loaded
    8 points
  17. I could beat up Roderick Strong. When he goes for a backbreaker he’ll discover I don’t have a spine. Quick roll up, I WIN
    8 points
  18. Eh, they’re a midcard team that can be used for either funny moments or a needed mid show feud. I can respectfully see not liking them (Chuck Taylor might be an acquired taste). RAMBLE: Maybe I’m fond of them being the thing that made me smile in the original AEW. More so than the JungleSquad or Private Party. I really feel connected with Best Friends. They don’t really need to do much (I’d like a thanks for your service title run but…) I’m just happy they’re still there to make me smile. For body shapes, I know this is a tough topic. I like how OC is skinny and wrestles a unique way to take on the big bullies and sexy athletes. I love how I could see me having a spicy chicken sandwich with Chuck Taylor after he Awful Waffles someone. I’m nowhere near them in actual shape, but I relate to them and maybe subconsciously cheer them on because of it. They’re also willing to be silly. Don’t take life to seriously and I can relate to that. In a brawl I’m sure they’d get beat up pretty good but at the same time I wouldn’t count them out. They got whatever It is. I also like how AEW has groups that support each other, I don’t watch New Japan much but it’s how I assume they operate. Even hip hop. Tupac has the Outlawz, 50 Cent has G-Unit, Busta Rhymes has Flipmode, Eminem has D-12, etc. It’s cute seeing Orange Cassidy and Statlander have the Best Friends. Willow and Danhausen are like Wu-Tang affiliates Redman and RA The Ruggedman. Yuta leaving was cool. I wish more happened with it, but I remembered that was fun. They really helped established Yuta’s personality before his full on BCC dickish antics. I forget the specific match, but I love the shot of them walking up the ramp completely bloodied and dazed after a victory. It just felt like AEW and I was so happy to see it.
    8 points
  19. I know Miro is single now, but he still won’t fuck you.
    8 points
  20. Anyone else see hotdogs?
    7 points
  21. So which of the half-puroresu matches was better? Shibata and Ospreay started off all Britwres and had a weird moment where Shibata raised a crossed leg and hovered his arm below it for... reasons? After that it turned into basically a plain ol Shibata match (probably better than a plain ol Ospreay match) but totally lost me when the first elbow got the one count and then that mean Tiger Driver got a two. Nope. Meanwhile we got Swerve doing whatever he could to climb up the brick wall of Takeshita but falling over and over again, since the bricks liked to jump out and smash him right in the face. They lost me totally AGAIN when after teasing the stomp forever and a day (this match was actually really good for Takeshita countering or avoiding offense) they had our Lad of Lard wait and wait and wait before Swerve hit it. And then they just kicked out, got up and reset! That was actually preferable to getting a three off it, at least to me, but still. Ignored the tags, first one because Bucks (nice mustard suit) second one because I was looking for a record that I had a hard time finding. Women's match was good for getting a lot of people on the show, but it suffered from the pains of all multi-persons in AEW, with egregious laying on the floor and egregious finisher/pin breakup/finisher/repeat action. Dustin called his matches this year "all bangers" and I just thought of Phil immediately haha. His "what's that smell" face and "IT'S MY MUSTACHE IT'S GOT ITS OWN MUSK" cracked me up So did Mankiewicz showing up again! So, not all was lost. Side note, and this is some board drama so if you don't want to read, you don't have to:
    7 points
  22. I just got my front row seats and I’m so hyped.
    7 points
  23. Great Bock story. I've never heard of this before.
    7 points
  24. MCMG could also potentially help out the younger teams in AEW and ROH. I would think there's a place for them on almost any roster right now. Veterans who can still tear it up in the ring.
    7 points
  25. It's funny, because every time you post, I picture you as Scott Ian (Even though it's not even your avatar anymore) and always picture you bald.
    7 points
  26. I read this as "John Waters" and was highly confused for a minute.
    7 points
  27. I feel like WWE realized quickly that while Sasha Banks had great presence and could cut a solid brief promo she did not have big show opening monologue talents (TBF most don't). For whatever reason AEW seems to have unlearned this and like... I know there are some people who have a real hate on for Mone, I think she's one of the best american women wrestlers out there atm but I don't think you can book her to just talking like this for another month before letting her wrestle.
    7 points
  28. Cope and Christian was WILD. And the crowd loved every minute of it. They got alot of time to have a crazy one on one brawl before the shenanigans started. It's nice to see babyfaces outsmart the heels every now and then lol.
    7 points
  29. This needs to be one of those, “Men, what is keeping you from dressing this way?” posts.
    6 points
  30. That fucking ruled. It’s so crazy. WWE is killing it on stories and in ring segments and backstage stuff and AEW is killing it doing more of a sports style booking and more matches. That’s not to say that WWE’s matches are bad, I don’t care much for the tv style, or that AEW’s stories are poor, but they definitely need more planning and cohesiveness, but it makes for an excellent week of wrestling tv. I swear, Takeshita looks like he murders everyone he faces.
    6 points
  31. I enjoyed the entire show, so I'd recommend watching all of it. I don't think it dragged at any point, and the two hours seemed to go by rather quickly.
    6 points
  32. Is Dustin still under AE-Dub contract? Cause him coming out to get absolutely slaughtered by Roman would be the bee's knees.
    6 points
  33. It’s been like 10 hours since Raw, so I’m sure someone has beaten me to this connection by now, but Cody with his blonde hair bleeding in the rain made me think of the end of Blade Runner. I’ve no doubt that a true cornball geek like him was lobbying production to let him cut a social media promo after the show where he could work in a “tears in rain” quote.
    6 points
  34. The occasional profanity only works when everyone else is not doing it…that’s why when Bret flipped his lid it’s still remembered word for word 27 years later.
    6 points
  35. I'd sign the MCMG in a heartbeat. If I were TK, I'd have them show up at Dynasty to confront whomever wins the tag titles, most likely FTR or the Bucks. I enjoyed their match with Jay Lethal against Wardlow & FTR. I think working with the MCMG could do wonders for teams like Private Party or Top Flight.
    6 points
  36. This is the Jedi Mind Trick/wrestlers are insecure thing again. That company needs to hire a cult deprogrammer.
    6 points
  37. I’ll respectfully disagree with both points. I fairly recently re-watched every WWF PPV up to maybe 92 and I have to tell you that Warrior was awful. He had three marquee matches with Rude and two were terrible. His match with Savage was a triumph of storytelling overcoming poor work and seriously, fuck kicking out of 5 flying elbows. That’s not work, it’s spectacle. His match with Hogan was a miracle rooted in lots of planning. Hogan could and did work. I dislike the narrative that Hogan was lazy in the U.S. It’s often peddled by people amazed that Hogan did maybe three more moves when working in Japan. Yes, after 86 he transitioned into more of a routine worker but shit, Flair was a routine worker too. Hogan got by on charisma and a routine but the idea that he couldn’t or didn’t also work when he was in the ring is just wrong. I feel like a lot of wrestling criticism has its roots in Meltzer’s writing in the 80s, where guys who worked a technical style were just automatically seen as better workers. Which is pretty funny if you think about it; smart fans were getting worked and believing the “scientific wrestler” gimmick. It was shocking, rewatching all this stuff, how so many wrestlers considered “bad” by conventional wisdom (typically big guys who worked a more power or brawling style, Hercules Hernandez for example) were really competent workers.
    6 points
  38. FTR is made for life, winning or losing a feud to BCC makes no difference to their status. They could win the tag titles at any time and be credible doing it, nothing wrong with gate-keeping for a bit. If anything, out of the 4, Claudio needed the win the most.
    6 points
  39. My favorite part of watching old Memphis is seeing all the parts of what will be some of the greatest tag teams of all time, just floating around together. It's like the universe settling down after the Big Bang.
    6 points
  40. If Gangrel is showing up I want Jeff and Matt to get a bloodbath and a Hardyz/somebody vs. E&C/Gangrel cinematic Crypt of Terror match at the Hardy Compound or Gangrel's Castle. Somebody loses by getting put in a casket that's set on fire, and then explodes.
    6 points
  41. Went on the Ringer Masked Man show, to talk AEW and DEAN~! https://www.theringer.com/2024/3/21/24107995/wrestlemania-xl-fantasy-draft-with-phil-schneider
    6 points
  42. There isn't a bad seat in the entire Coca-Cola Coliseum. Nice view over there. Natch, you're a kind gentleman. Yes, I absolutely did have a great time. Here's what I saw and felt... Caps lock TK promo prior to the countdown. Mercedes promo to kick off the show. No, I won't chant 'CEO'. The crowd reaction was good, but a bit milder than you want after a week. Throwing to a video of herself? Ugh, please turn her heel - I promise I'll like her in that role. I'm not at all into putting weird heat on Willow, but I am patient enough to see how this plays out. I was not at all a fan of this lame opening segment, but I suppose it served its purpose. Bucks/Okada promo was tremendous fun. Alex Marvez has found his best role. We noticed that Ferrari on the way into the building. Everybody riding in on the 511 saw it too. Eddie v Okada was spectacular. Our section was dealing with some kind of offshoot of the Cult of Cornette determined to get himself over at the expense of Okada. It was kind of amusing to imagine how this obnoxious malcontent makes his way thru a day. It was easy to imagine some beatings he's received. Adjustments were made, and I loved this match as much as the arena. Great heat! Eddie Kingston is a total pro, and made Okada here. And heel Okada is one of the best things in pro wrestling right now. Bucks on production were tremendous. Okada v Pac! Swerve promo was good. I really dug Jericho v Hook. Truly selfless performance from Lionheart. I also like the prospects of a heel turn - I suspect that's where that promo was leading? Great showcase for Hook. Adam Cole promo was fine, if a bit corny in it's telegraphing of the future. Does Wardy and MJF reunite out of this nonsense? Will Ospreay promo was how ya do it. Maybe Mercedes was paying attention? Toni/Mariah v Thunder/Deonna was a slight affair, and a bit disappointing for that reason. I need to rewatch this. Did Rosa no sell the best move in wrestling? I'd love for Mariah to find a way out of the cosplay. It's been fun and all, but I much prefer her own presentation. Swerve v Butcher was a nice surprise. Very pleased to see Butch, and he gave Swerve a nice showcase. Slight points taken for his bad moving into position (hopefully not caught on TV) for the stomp, but let's forget about that. Excellent promo segment with Joe and especially the always top notch Don (NUCLEAR HEAT for that treat). Christian v Adam Copeland was so fun to be in that arena for. Great, great heat! A lot of the actual match was out of my view (I don't like looking at the screen), so I wanna take a look at the televised version before offering too much opinion. I wasn't crazy about the overbooked finish, which I did see, but it was too fun to complain. I also wanna see the Jay White/Asses promo which I mostly missed. It sounded fun. The Acclaimed promo on the otherhand. Ugh. It felt like a long lecture from a pair of blowhard goofs. I really want these guys to get on track, but that was awful to have to sit thru. OC/Trent v Fletcher/Hobbs was a total darkhorse for match of the night. All 4 pros. Fletcher and OC had some beautiful looking exchanges. Hobbs continuously powerslaming Orange on the lip of the ring was amongst my favorite spots all night. Loved this match! Shibata squash was an absolute treat. Very much looking forward to Ospreay v Shibata! Missed the Copeland celebration. Takeshita v Rocky was really good until the Blue Thunder Bomb nonfinish. Such a bummer, but not enough for me to forget my enjoyment prior. Rocky's a great hand, but whomever made that call failed as a producer. The hot crowd was ice cold for the beginning of Stat/Willow v Julia/Skye. Only caught the beginning. Exhaustion was setting in, so my lady friend and I hit the bricks to beat the rush out. I've heard good things tho. I'm gonna play it back today hopefully, but I got a matinee date to get to with Turkish master Nuri Bilge Ceylan and his 'About Dry Grasses'. Anyway, yeah, I loved the live experience of this show. Definitely worth @DEAN's patented 'AEWrulesthemotherfuckingworld'. What a card shaping up for Quebec City!
    6 points
  43. I hear the mind altering drugs hit you right in the cerebellum 'ellum 'ellum hey hey
    6 points
  44. I think along with of the wackiness of the Arcade match, the street match protected PnP by having Orange Cassidy make a surprise attack out of the truck of a car. Thinking on it, Best Friends have usually been presented as underdogs or at least not the dominate force of a match until someone outside from Chaos or something joins to even things out.
    6 points
  45. I like how Hobbs tried to pin OC immediately as payback for his 8-second loss to Cassidy on Dark when Hobbs was starting out in AEW.
    6 points
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