The Green Meanie Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 34 minutes ago, TheVileOne said: The issue is this pandemic and how much longer we are going to be stuck in this. Fans might not even be returning to arenas for big events like this in the US for another year at least. I'm not trying to play devil's advocate here. I want the wrestling industry to survive this, so don't take what I'm about to say negatively, cause that's not the intention: It's gotten to the point where both my wife and myself, watching AEW or WWE and seeing recaps/flashbacks/etc back to when things were normal, and thinking seeing a live audience is strange and unusual; we've gotten used to empty arenas, and they feel normal. That's a strange feeling to have. Does anyone else feel the same? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVileOne Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 20 minutes ago, The Green Meanie said: I'm not trying to play devil's advocate here. I want the wrestling industry to survive this, so don't take what I'm about to say negatively, cause that's not the intention: It's gotten to the point where both my wife and myself, watching AEW or WWE and seeing recaps/flashbacks/etc back to when things were normal, and thinking seeing a live audience is strange and unusual; we've gotten used to empty arenas, and they feel normal. That's a strange feeling to have. Does anyone else feel the same? It is strange, and I very much understand that feeling. I think AEW is almost at the point where they will have had more "empty arena" events than actual live events with paid fans in attendance, which is also very strange if you think about it. So my thought process is, if AEW was possibly holding off some big event type matches or moments because of the pandemic, can they really hold off on them if it is going to be like this for a while if this is the normal way of things at this point? My thought was, "wait until fans are back for MJF to have his run" or "wait for fans to have Blood & Guts." But those might not be realistic options anymore if this is going to be the way of things for another year if not longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 1 hour ago, TheVileOne said: It is strange, and I very much understand that feeling. I think AEW is almost at the point where they will have had more "empty arena" events than actual live events with paid fans in attendance, which is also very strange if you think about it. So my thought process is, if AEW was possibly holding off some big event type matches or moments because of the pandemic, can they really hold off on them if it is going to be like this for a while if this is the normal way of things at this point? My thought was, "wait until fans are back for MJF to have his run" or "wait for fans to have Blood & Guts." But those might not be realistic options anymore if this is going to be the way of things for another year if not longer. That's what I brought up not too long ago. If you wanna it make up to the fans in Newark that you didn't have B&G there, by this time this is probably over, you would have had enough distance between those matches to do one in Newark eventually. Shit, Cody's dad would do whole tours with WarGames matches on every show (many of them in stadiums filled at 1/4 capacity). They've had two straight weeks on Dynamite where dudes are taking thumbtacks to the back. You can do B&G now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_K Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Great to see the Kingston signing. There is an infatuation with stables (many of them utterly generic & meaningless) but it would be good to see more spotlight on more individuals like Kingston with a decidedly singular focus on their own individual status / success. Would be cool to continue to develop that kind of paranoia / unpredictable atmosphere that characterised his first appearance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinit Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 When was the last time Dustin Rhodes had a match on Dynamite or Dark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Dave Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 On 7/31/2020 at 5:33 PM, Casey said: Cardona is on a 5 appearance deal supposedly, so you guys can calm down with the screeching about him being signed. Also - all of a sudden, AEW has a few Roddy Piper merch items on their website. I'm not sure why anyone would be upset about Cardona signing. He isn't taking a spot from a young guy. AEW is using their young talent really well, and adding a guy like Cardona won't change that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hail Sabin Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Spoiler Chris Jericho revealed during his live stream on Saturday night that former NXT star Taynara Conti is part of the AEW women's tag team tournament. According to Jericho, Conti will be teaming up with Anna Jay against Nyla Rose and Ariana 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, Hail Sabin said: Reveal hidden contents Chris Jericho revealed during his live stream on Saturday night that former NXT star Taynara Conti is part of the AEW women's tag team tournament. According to Jericho, Conti will be teaming up with Anna Jay against Nyla Rose and Ariana So for those who don't know what's behind the spoiler tags, it's about a team that Jericho said would be in the women's tag tournament. But he also mentioned two other teams that are confirmed, I guess. Spoiler Ivelisse/Diamanté and Allie/Brandi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesterCopperpot Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 15 hours ago, Infinit said: When was the last time Dustin Rhodes had a match on Dynamite or Dark? The tag title match he and QT had back in June 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Dave Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 FWIW, according to Cody, Matt Cardona's shirt on AEW.com broke sales records. I think he said it's the best selling piece of merch in company history. If Cardona isn't signed full time, he will be soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 (edited) yeah but what VALUE does Cardona bring to AEW besides merch sales? Look at him, he can barely run (in tight pants)! He's obviously on steroids (and not just already a massive human being)! How dare Cody bring in his WWE friends (even though most of the roster are friends with Kenny or the Bucks or even Cody). Good for Matt, I'm happy for him. Get that fuckin' bread. Speaking of... Edited August 2, 2020 by Casey 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 I don't care who they sign now that they've got Kingston. They can sign up all the castoffs and it can be the island of misfit toys but so long as Eddie Kingston gives tear jerker or hyper aggressive promos once a week, I'm good. Also, I think I'm turning into a wrestling figure dork, so I guess in that way, I admire Cardona's grind and excess cash. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 I'm tempted to go to Walmart tomorrow to buy the AEW figures, but that also means going to Walmart... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zakk_Sabbath Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, Craig H said: I'm tempted to go to Walmart tomorrow to buy the AEW figures, but that also means going to Walmart... Skip the mask and go straight for a suit of armor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web Conn Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 I don't shop at Walmart but Ringside has all 6 for 125 I may do that. I've been considering starting a wrestling figures collection. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxB Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 So season one of the AEW figures is Cody, Brandi, Matt, Nick, Kenny and Jericho. Season two is Penta, Fenix, Moxley, MJF, Hangman and Dustin. Three has the Pac, Orange Cassidy and Darby figures we've seen prototypes of, plus allegedly Luchasaurus and Jungle Boy... you'd think Sammy G would be an early one. Santana and Ortiz should be getting figures early too. I saw a YouTube video where a guy said he had leaks of the first seven seasons but that had Jericho and the Bucks coming up three times each, which doesn't seem right (as soon as season 3 there were season one guys returning). But they're going to have to do an All-Women's season at some point, if they aren't going to do one woman a season. I mean, Britt, Shida, Nyla, Penelope, Swole and Kris Stat is a pretty good set. Maybe switch one of them out for Riho if she's back on TV by then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Green Meanie Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 I know They've shown it in the commercials, but has anyone heard anything about a wrestling ring to go with the figures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web Conn Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 https://www.ringsidecollectibles.com/aew-wrestling-ring-playset-aewm-002.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Green Meanie Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 6 minutes ago, Web Conn said: https://www.ringsidecollectibles.com/aew-wrestling-ring-playset-aewm-002.html Thanks for that. Unfortunately it appears to be an old Jakks Pacific ring, so eh, not as excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoBaltimore Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 55 minutes ago, The Green Meanie said: Thanks for that. Unfortunately it appears to be an old Jakks Pacific ring, so eh, not as excited. https://www.ringsidecollectibles.com/aew-authentic-scale-ring-aewrex-001.html They do have a regular ring as shown above. But I still can't believe I paid so much for an authentic style one. 1 hour ago, Craig H said: I'm tempted to go to Walmart tomorrow to buy the AEW figures, but that also means going to Walmart... I got most of the set but will check out the one by me. If they have them then cool but luckily there's the site as backup. And man do I wish they had these in Target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hail Sabin Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Does anyone know what Walmart is selling them for? Also Abadon's Figure would be a Best Seller if she ever gets one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Bey Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/08/03/three-aew-dynamite-shows-bumped-by-nba-coverage-one-episode-to-air-opposite-an-hour-of-nxt-takeover-xxx/ Quote TNT issued a press release on Monday to announce that it will be pushing back the airing of three episodes of AEW Dynamite due to its NBA coverage. The Dynamite show scheduled for August 19 will instead air on Saturday, August 22 at 5ET/6CT. The August 26 and September 16 episodes will instead air on Thursday, August 27 and Thursday, September 17 at 7CT/8ET. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Looks at watch August 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizium Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Looks at odessa's watch, "Oh cool, it's one of those old Casio calculator ones." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 29 minutes ago, elizium said: Looks at odessa's watch, "Oh cool, it's one of those old Casio calculator ones." I had one of those. #nosurpirse #nerd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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