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If the wrestlers are allowed freedom and to express their personalities more naturally that is great. It is one of the things I really enjoy in so many indy promotions. Do I trust that company to allow that kind of freedom? Not at all, but it would absolutely be a good idea. I guess my reaction was knee jerk, but I hear moving away from PG and I get some Attitude Era flashbacks pretty fast.

If a new Attitude Era is being ushered in I will be even happier with my decision to stop watching the main roster shows and PPVS. Hard pass on that.

FUCK YES!!

The DDT episode was so much fun. It was a nice introduction to the company and Takagi's philosophy. Seeing the narrative of the Dino/Takagi match for company control play out as part of the show was great. The Ibushi segment was interesting especially seeing where he is now. Also the fact that I know Jim Cornette would have hated every second of it made me enjoy it even more.

Just got finished watching WrestleRama 3 and while Walter/Starr didn't quite live up to my very high expectations, it was still a damn good match. Also dug Scotty Davis/Darby Allin despite the fact that I think Darby works best against monsters.

Watched the Lucha episode and as a fan of Fenix it was cool to see some of his background. The stoplight Lucha seemed bizarre at first, but it really makes perfect sense and fits in with any other street performers but is just so much cooler. Nice to see those guys getting better opportunities as well. I absolutely could have done without the host flopping around in the ring however. No more of that please.

I don't know if either Heyman or Bischoff will have the freedom they would need to radically change the product but if they did it would be interesting to see that play out in theory. In reality this announcement won't be bringing me back to watching RAW or SDL.

Fair point. I think Michael Paris actually sounds better than either of them.

Love seeing all the Kingston appreciation as I've been a fan since the Wild Cards days. I really wish he wasn't hanging up the tights, but he is having a hell of a finishing run.

Cool to know...still think it sounds goofy.

Well it's good to know the NXT goofy name generator still works. Joaquin Wilde...oof.

In DZ's honor

Women's episode was the best one thus far imo. Fascinating history of the fighting Cholitas and their and Mia Yim's inspiring stories. Great stuff.

The Deathmatch episode was interesting even if I have left the deathmatch phase of my wrestling fandom behind quite a long time ago. I thought it did a decent job asking the question of why anyone would watch or participate in deathmatches and getting to know some of the motivations. Those shots of Jun Kasai's scarred up body though...yeesh.

So well done and that goes for the video and this epic story these two have told over time. I am a complete sucker for this kind of thing. I also enjoyed Zack Gibson taking the piss out of OTT's videos when he, Sha Samuals and Charlie Sterling proceeded to tag in and out doing nothing but chinlocks. "Go on Ryan put this in the pouring rain with some music behind it!"

I am probably going to be okay if Naito and Ibushi never wrestle each other again. Great match but good lord I cringed on so many spots.

How can anyone take him seriously? Yeesh. Mox being in the G1 sucks a great deal, but my disappointment is tempered by Shingo in the G1. THAT will be awesome.

I mean around here it's pretty much people saying "just needs a Brazzers logo"

The thought of even the smallest possibility of Jericho winning fills me with dread.

Absolutely. It's a valuable skill to have, but it sadly hinders your advancement. I am hoping the post match promo might be leading to a heelish Anti-American run that can get Juice a bit closer to the top. The goofy flamboyant fun guy isn't ever going to make it out of the midcard despite some kingsize performances and carry jobs.

Really enjoyed the Stardom episode and in particular Mayu's story. I thought addressed the idol thing well and while I know it's a cultural thing I still cannot help feeling a little creeped out by the vast majority of the guys in the Stardom crowds.

Sign me up if it is a Kana level mauling. Yes please.

...we really should have held onto CJ Parker.

Good lord Juice absolutely killed himself getting the Mox over. I hope it was worth it. White/Tanahashi was yet another good illustration of just how much Jay has improved and made the Switchblade persona work since that first match against the Ace. Fantastic stuff and really liked the finish. Ospreay winning surprised me quite a bit as Shingo was just a beast and on such a huge roll. The match was NJPW epic overkill, but I prefer that to NXT's version and I like both of these guys much much more than Cole and Gargano.

Yoshi Hashi actually getting a pin in a multi-man and then challenging for ZSJ's RevPro title...oh no...it will all end in tears YH just like it always does.