Belgian_Waffle Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Are we really not including Takaiwa or NOSAWA in the Black Tiger rankings? Sure would help Rocco's standings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 5 hours ago, The Natural said: Sting to address the fans on AEW Dynamite this week. I've been pushing to anyone that would listen that we need Jarrett vs Danielson on Saturday in Memphis, but barring that, I'm hoping we get Christian/Luchasaurus/Wayne/Starks/Bill vs Copeland/Danielson/FTR/Sting. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zendragon Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 finally we can find out what he was going to say all those times team tazz interrupted him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobo joe Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 On 10/15/2023 at 3:55 AM, dokdoyle said: Wasn't Ibushi a Tiger Mask based on a new Anime at a WrestleKingdom once? Tiger Mask W I think Hell yeah he was. Had an awesome match with Okada at the anniversary show that year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldcupfever Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 On 10/14/2023 at 11:46 PM, Octopus said: Octopus Machine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Dave Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Is there a separate AEW merch thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 I covered the two Danielson matches from last week (and a bit of Serpentico) here: http://segundacaida.blogspot.com/2023/10/aew-five-fingers-of-death-109-1015.html 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zakk_Sabbath Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 39 minutes ago, Matt D said: covered the two Danielson matches from last week (and a bit of Serpentico) here: Excellent as always Matt - an interesting insight I had while reading: everything you wrote about Danielson's selling of the arm in the Swerve match, I was feeling last night watching the Christian match (we had a busy weekend so it was another 'Monday Nitro' edition of Collusion for us) - I felt a similar sense of relief when he started the Hulk up routine. Were you so inclined, I think within this, you have the makings of a whole 'nother piece about risk of permanent injury being the 'new kayfabe.' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoBaltimore Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 3 hours ago, Just Dave said: Is there a separate AEW merch thread? I think we just still use the general merch thread to cover everything. But speaking of merch I'm liking this one for Ricky. Nice and clean compared to some of the other shirts they have. Plus it's Ricky which 'nuff said. https://www.shopaew.com/ricky-starks-ricky-s-bizarre-adventure.html Oh, and catching up on Swerve's podcast Ricky's working on having his own cologne. So if you're into that then there you go. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Zakk_Sabbath said: Excellent as always Matt - an interesting insight I had while reading: everything you wrote about Danielson's selling of the arm in the Swerve match, I was feeling last night watching the Christian match (we had a busy weekend so it was another 'Monday Nitro' edition of Collusion for us) - I felt a similar sense of relief when he started the Hulk up routine. Were you so inclined, I think within this, you have the makings of a whole 'nother piece about risk of permanent injury being the 'new kayfabe.' I think there's actually potentially another level to it. What do people watching care about? If they don't care about who wins and who loses or don't care about titles, but instead care about seeing "great matches" or being in the crowd for historic moments, about their cred in being there and being part of it, I almost wonder if someone like Kenny Omega could get actual heat/engagement by making it seem like a match was going to go off the rails and lose Meltzerian stars only to pull it back and bring it higher than before, kind of like fans clapping up a wrestler in a bearhug somehow. I don't think this is necessarily a good idea as it could damage wrestling longterm but if someone could sort of pull off this kind of Sabu-metrics, they could probably get over in a unique way. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go2Sleep Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 6 hours ago, Matt D said: I think there's actually potentially another level to it. What do people watching care about? If they don't care about who wins and who loses or don't care about titles, but instead care about seeing "great matches" or being in the crowd for historic moments, about their cred in being there and being part of it, I almost wonder if someone like Kenny Omega could get actual heat/engagement by making it seem like a match was going to go off the rails and lose Meltzerian stars only to pull it back and bring it higher than before, kind of like fans clapping up a wrestler in a bearhug somehow. I don't think this is necessarily a good idea as it could damage wrestling longterm but if someone could sort of pull off this kind of Sabu-metrics, they could probably get over in a unique way. Danielson did almost exactly this during his heel run in ROH. He would do things like work an abdominal stretch for a long time while the crowd chanted "boring" at him, or do 10 body slams in a row to the chants of "same old shit." Early Young Bucks kind of did too with their cartwheel handsprings into a back rake and what not. The Meltzer Driver lives as a remnant of that gimmick today. Of course, both would always give the crowd a hot finishing run. I don't think it could be pulled off unironically, though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryArchieGus Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 10 hours ago, Matt D said: I covered the two Danielson matches from last week (and a bit of Serpentico) here: http://segundacaida.blogspot.com/2023/10/aew-five-fingers-of-death-109-1015.html Love the closing from 'In Decades past...' forward, but the whole piece is exceptional. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 On 10/15/2023 at 2:36 PM, Ziggy said: Reyes too? I didn't know that. I only remember Rocky. Reyes was the most recent one. He played it on NJPW Strong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Dave Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 23 hours ago, NikoBaltimore said: I think we just still use the general merch thread to cover everything. But speaking of merch I'm liking this one for Ricky. Nice and clean compared to some of the other shirts they have. Plus it's Ricky which 'nuff said. https://www.shopaew.com/ricky-starks-ricky-s-bizarre-adventure.html Oh, and catching up on Swerve's podcast Ricky's working on having his own cologne. So if you're into that then there you go. Will be ordering. So, since my search function is being a shitheel, and since this is about more than just a merch item, I'll post it here; TK has figured out what to do with the surplus Nyla Rose and Hangman figures warming the shelves across the country. His "1 million dollar toy giveaway" is cool, because needy kids getting stuff is never bad, but it's also a way for him to write off an additional million dollars in donation rather than just liquidating them. Just made me chuckle. Also, be on the lookout for fresh AEW toy product on the shelves. I've scored several new ones in the last few weeks. The top of my want list is; Adam Cole (need someone to job to my other figs) Samoa Joe Danhausen Hook Shawn Spears Brody King The Bunny Kip Sabian Butcher Blade They should all be hitting shelves soon. Good hunting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technico Support Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 8 minutes ago, Just Dave said: The top of my want list is; Adam Cole (need someone to job to my other figs) Samoa Joe Danhausen Hook Shawn Spears Brody King The Bunny Kip Sabian Butcher Blade They should all be hitting shelves soon. Good hunting. I just saw Danhausen, Hook, and Darby figs at my local Wal Mart yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimbra Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I picked up the Samoa Joe Target exclusive even though the sculpt is kind of ass because it has him in his busted-ass faded brown ring shorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Dave Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, Technico Support said: I just saw Danhausen, Hook, and Darby figs at my local Wal Mart yesterday. I am enviousHausen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I’ve still only bought one AEW figure, and it was a Punk one. I also want his LJN style one, too. I wonder if they’re going to go ahead with the ROH version or not - I’d imagine no, but if they do, I want that one as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 I’m sure the secondary market would like it, given its probable value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuntmanCrowley Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 (edited) I collect AEW figures, it's my vice since i stopped drinking. This past few weeks I grabbed Walmart Exclusives - Jericho and Kingston, the LJN Punk, the LJN Darby Allin, Target exclusive Samoa Joe, a Riho that i thought I'd never find on the shelf, Danhausen, and the latest Mr. Brodie Lee in the red suit. I'm really on the look out for Butcher, Blade and The Bunny. Edited October 19, 2023 by StuntmanCrowley 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimbra Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 I only grab them here or there. I've got Cassidy, street clothes Adam Page, Kingston, and Joe. The only other ones I particularly want are a Danielson and a Brody King when it comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 On 10/16/2023 at 5:03 AM, Belgian_Waffle said: Takaiwa I'd rather not consider his unprofessional ass for anything. The match where he dislocated the shoulder of the masked FMW jobber is too black of a mark on him. Starks' shirt reminds me of DDP's diamond shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 I loved playing him in the Touken Retsuden games in the late 90s. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimbra Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 Beyond Takaiwa being unprofessionally sloppy most of his stuff has aged like milk. Agree with Odessa that he's a hell of a videogame wrestler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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