Go2Sleep Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) 23 minutes ago, (BP) said: If this were Impact Steamer could just go into the Hardy lake and come out as Wheeler Yuta and there’s the match. I mean Matt owns all the Broken Universe stuff so why not. A clean-shaven Wheeler Yuta cosplaying young Steamboat would be amazing. It's one of those things that walks the fine line between pure wrestlecrap and innovative storytelling on a big stage, but I think all parties could unironically pull it off. Edited August 31, 2023 by Go2Sleep 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) Interested in Kingston/Shibata vs. Castagnoli/Yuta, Omega/Takeshita and Starks/Steamboat. That's about it right now. For that reason, I won't be getting All Out and having ordered All In without knowing it's free to air tonight. Fuck. Edited August 31, 2023 by The Natural Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zakk_Sabbath Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) So who is everyone's pick to make the save/answer Starks' challenge on behalf of Ricky Steamboat on Saturday? Ive given it some thought (instead of preparing for my 9:30 meeting) and in order of likelihood, my picks are: 1) Hangman Page 2) Hook 3) Ethan Page 4) A Hardy or RVD 5) A Sting-backed Nick Wayne 6) A returning Wardlow Edit-- Two notes: On a personal level, I'm hoping for the fantasy BS I mentioned in one of the thousand Punk convos this week to come true: Hook answers the call with the FTW title, declaring himself the Real World Champion, and we get some nice Team Taz background/video packages for the OG fans. Also: I didn't realize until doing this how surprisingly thin it seems to be currently on the babyface side of the locker room Edited September 1, 2023 by Zakk_Sabbath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 11 minutes ago, Zakk_Sabbath said: So who is everyone's pick to make the save/answer Starks' challenge on behalf of Ricky Steamboat on Saturday? Ive given it some thought (instead of preparing for my 9:30 meeting) and in order of likelihood, my picks are: 1) Hangman Page 2) Hook 3) Ethan Page 4) A Hardy or RVD 5) A Sting-backed Nick Wayne 6) A returning Wardlow Edit-- Two notes: On a personal level, I'm hoping for the fantasy BS I mentioned in one of the thousand Punk convos this week to come true: Hook answers the call with the FTW title, declaring himself the Real World Champion, and we get some nice Team Taz background/video packages for the OG fans. Also: I didn't realize until doing this how surprisingly thin it seems to be currently on the babyface side of the locker room I think Hangman is unlikely as him getting slotted into Punk's spot would be taken as a huge insult to Punk. The Hook idea is interesting. I still think it's Punk as #1 and Wardlow (W/Arn) as #2 though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zakk_Sabbath Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Just now, Matt D said: I think Hangman is unlikely as him getting slotted into Punk's spot would be taken as a huge insult to Punk. The Hook idea is interesting. I still think it's Punk as #1 and Wardlow (W/Arn) as #2 though. It's funny you say this, that's the exact reason why I felt Hangman had the most likelihood of being the guy (a bit of trolling ala the Cabana/Jericho match last go 'round) - that, and a sort of tenuous Mid-Atlantic connection with Hanger being a VA guy. When I slotted War Dog in on my list, I didn't even consider the Arn connection, but that's a really great point - tons you could do with that history. A real, real longshot that could work similarly would be Dustin - there's like a 0% chance of that occurring, but AO is already kind of a weird card with weird timing, so I say why the hell not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) 54 minutes ago, Zakk_Sabbath said: When I slotted War Dog in on my list, I didn't even consider the Arn connection, but that's a really great point - tons you could do with that history. A real, real longshot that could work similarly would be Dustin - there's like a 0% chance of that occurring, but AO is already kind of a weird card with weird timing, so I say why the hell not Dustin would be awesome. I'm going to try to not think of the possibility since it'll only lead to disappointment. I'd want Dustin in a strap match vs Starks even more than Punk. Edited September 1, 2023 by Matt D 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Log Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Dustin did tag with Ricky (great match vs Arn/Zbyszko on a Clash) so it wouldn't be totally out of nowhere. Dammit! Now that's the only outcome I want for this. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebreaker Chip Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Would there be a chance he'd get the Mysterio Rumble 2014 treatment from Chicago when it turned out to be not Punk though? Who wouldn't, I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(BP) Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 It’s a strap match. Gotta be Pegman Adam Peg. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Log Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 13 minutes ago, Firebreaker Chip said: Would there be a chance he'd get the Mysterio Rumble 2014 treatment from Chicago when it turned out to be not Punk though? Who wouldn't, I guess That's a great point, and it maybe makes even a stronger case for Dustin. I feel like he could turn the crowd in his favor, especially in a strap match where he's taking a beating. Might be tough for a younger, less-experienced wrestler in that situation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 If it was a bullrope match instead of a strap match, dustin would be perfect, esp given the synchronicity with Steamboat. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go2Sleep Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 I don't think the crowd will turn on any non-Elite guys put in that spot. If they did, though, it makes Wardlow a top replacement choice because he could dish out a massive beating while Starks works as a face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bAm22Y7mZso Every Orange Cassidy AEW International Title Defense to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shartnado Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, The Natural said: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bAm22Y7mZso Every Orange Cassidy AEW International Title Defense to date. @Zakk_Sabbath had a very good point of not taking the belt off of OC for changing things up. I think it would be a good idea to pick someone who will really be elevated by beating OC, but I'm not sure when it should take place? I know Mox should NOT win the title! The best option would be that OC loses the International title, heals up and uses his insane winning streak to challenge for the world title soon after! OC's story arc has been pretty amazing! Now he gives a shit! At the same time, he fears absolutely no one, because, guess what, he DOES NOT GIVE A SHIT! He is such a success story for AEW! Looking closer, it was actually @caley who made the point I attributed to Zakk_Sabbath, but I'm sure I agree with Zakk's comments as well! Edited September 1, 2023 by Shartnado Both your avatars are people's faces! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) I kind of like the idea of Mox having it and it ending up like a Street Fighter sort of deal where he defends it in underground fight clubs in weird locales around the globe and what not. Or it's a bit like Inoki leading up to WrestleDream where they bring in weird international ex-MMA guys and different style experts to fight him. Basically like this: EDIT: Or, you know.. Spoiler Edited September 1, 2023 by Matt D 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Sounds like Planet Jarrett are Colliders 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zendragon Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 @Matt D When Jericho had the Vietnam Pro Wrestling guys on his podcast, they mentioned all these small companies that helped them get a ring, places like Maylasian pro wrestling. And I was thinking we need OC being a traveling Internation Champion defending in weird rinky dink arenas in various asian countries 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimbra Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Damn, now I want to see Mox wrestle in EXIT or CAPTURE or one of those other weird ass shootstyle feds. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shartnado Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Matt D said: I kind of like the idea of Mox having it and it ending up like a Street Fighter sort of deal where he defends it in underground fight clubs in weird locales around the globe and what not. Or it's a bit like Inoki leading up to WrestleDream where they bring in weird international ex-MMA guys and different style experts to fight him. Basically like this: EDIT: Or, you know.. Reveal hidden contents Now I'm conflicted. Edited September 1, 2023 by Shartnado Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) Torch is reporting there's a back up plan for someone else to save Steamboat that AEW thinks people will find satisfactory and may even be better than Starks. You know who's in Chicago? Spoiler Edited September 1, 2023 by Matt D 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(BP) Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Spoiler Kawada and Dustin vs Starks and Big Bill. Let’s shoot for the moon and maybe reach the stars. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 9 minutes ago, Matt D said: Torch is reporting there's a back up plan for someone else to save Steamboat that AEW thinks people will find satisfactory and may even be better than Starks. You know who's in Chicago? Reveal hidden contents Spoiler it will be HUSTLE kawada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVileOne Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 As slapped together as this card is there are some fun matchups there, but it overly relies on ROH which they need to stop doing. There's literally no divide between the AEW and ROH rosters at this point. They might as well just call ROH, AEW Worldwide or Power Hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerva Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Someone needs to protect this woman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 24 minutes ago, hammerva said: Someone needs to protect this woman https://twitter.com/DrainBamager/status/1697833577327603796 Willow Nightingale is a treasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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