Goodear Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Dark was a mile a minute this week where suddenly there were a lot less competitive squashes and a whole lot more big old PLATES O' SQUASH. Wrapped up that show in a hour with about the same number of matches they would have in one of their 2.5 hour shows. So much to most people's delight, I wasn't happy with all of the choices they made which I know shocks the world. If anyone should blow the doors out of a enhancement guy, it's Moxley who should be good and pissed about his current run of luck on Dynamite where he gets laid out most shows. Instead he was giving Cruz a lot and I think that was the wrong play. I also wouldn't have thrown in yet another choke finisher rather than just letting him hit the Paradigm Shift and moving on. Bear Country was a nice surprise going over on Chaos Project. Bronson did a fairly good job selling the leg for the heat segment. I endorse this booking decision. Nick C looks way more confident as a single than he did in the 6 man tags where he was a bit more hesitant doing the hot tag run through. He's an odd case where I think he really stepped it up on the big stage against Moxley and has looked more nervous since. But this was a good return to form. I think he'd be better off working heel personally but not everyone can be a heel. Team Taz don't work by the hour. I'm not always a fan of one move squashes because the idea is to showcase your spots so when you work someone on the big show, we know what to expect and the counters mean more. That being said Starks' spear and Hobbs' finish both look like lava hot death. I have now decided Reynolds reminds me of early Christian which ain't a bad place to be. Jurassic Express working pissed off because they have a reason to be pissed off is the sort of booking I enjoy. I think the passing powerbomb is their best finish. Marco Stunt kicking guys out of the ring after the match is over is the dirt worst. Butcher and The Blade looked good. The powerslam toss into the knee thing was boss. I think Butch needs a hair cut as the skullet is running wild brother. I like this kind of mauling over one move and done squashes. Kingston didn't look as sharp as I've seen him previously. Aaron is one of the guys on the slow burn but I think Eddie still gave him a bit too much. It would have benefitted from more of a simple structure than going back and forth. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 1 hour ago, The Green Meanie said: Wait, the Japanese end of the Women's Tournament had American commentary? The video I watched on Youtube was in Japanese. Not complaining, though. Yeah, they do a brutal job of naming their youtube videos and getting hashtags out there. They've got how many AEW official twitter accounts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoBaltimore Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 I only checked out a couple things but the Japanese commentary is worth checking out. And in particular I got a big kick out of them reacting to the start of Maki's match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiztor Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 On 2/15/2021 at 12:45 PM, grilledcheese said: I just got an email from the Dark Order telling me my application was processed, and I have been allowed to join. now i'm upset i never got an email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Green Meanie Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 17 minutes ago, twiztor said: now i'm upset i never got an email. I got mine too the other day. I'm glad they referenced this on this week's BTE, as the email was signed as coming from Five. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Green Meanie Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 1 hour ago, NikoBaltimore said: I only checked out a couple things but the Japanese commentary is worth checking out. And in particular I got a big kick out of them reacting to the start of Maki's match. I loved this version as my wife had never heard Japanese wrestling commentary (and announcing for that matter) and was confused and amused, it led to a lot of great information being passed onto her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Okay, so I really, really, really need Maki Itoh on BTE. Let her loose on that platform (can you imagine the shit she'd say to V?) and try your best for pg-13 on TNT. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamBroken Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Absolutely loved the Japanese half of the bracket. Yuka/Suruga was my favorite match of the night. First time seeing much of Suruga but thought she shined a lot while it was great to see the Magical Girl again. Very pleasantly surprised to see Emi Sakura pick up the win. Figured she was just going to be there to put someone over but she ended up looking excellent and I loved that she got the win. Her match with Riho way back at the first Full Gear was one of my top favorites so I'm thrilled to see her back in the mix in any way. Maki's entrance was the absolute best thing. Was a bit surprised/disappointed that Maki went out in the first but the match was fun and she definitely left her mark. Poor Rin had no chance drawing Aja, but I thought she looked real good still. Guessing an Aja/Yuka semi which should be good stuff. I wish the availability worked out better for one of these talents to have more of a chance to win but I definitely hope they all do more in AEW. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 One of my favourite entrances in wrestling today, Sting's for the entrance music, lighting and the use of snow. All of them come together as one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 8 hours ago, The Natural said: -1 has his dad's eyes. Freaky-deaky. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 20 minutes ago, Pete said: -1 has his dad's eyes. Freaky-deaky. Yeah, yeah, yeah. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peck Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Jon Moxley vs. Ryan Nemeth has been added to Dynamite on Wednesday solely to appease this message board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 If people don't know, I believe I read in the Observer (?) that Ryan Nemeth being on TV as of late is because of his connection to Brodie Lee's family. Apparently he used to babysit Brodie Jr back in the day, and was there for the memorial show and it has just snowballed from there. Also, a week before Revolution, this Women's title eliminator match will be on Bleacher Report's website (not BR Live). Or maybe I'm reading it wrong and it's on the free version of BR Live. Incoming Dynamite spoilers from two days ago if you haven't seen it. Either way... Spoiler Thunder Rosa vs Riho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Wow. Yes, please. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerva Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Whoever books Dark should get a gold star for debuting JD Drake next week against Eddie Kingston. Just two big hosses chopping and punching the crap out each other 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxB Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 JJ Garrett is booked as well. I'll just get in ahead of everyone to say Wow! He looks just like a young Scott Steiner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 10 hours ago, AxB said: JJ Garrett is booked as well. I'll just get in ahead of everyone to say Wow! He looks just like a young Scott Steiner! Does he move like a young Scotty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordi the former AEW fan Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 (edited) 45 minutes ago, Brian Fowler said: Does he move like a young Scotty? Yes! Almost exactly like James Doohan ca. 1967. How did you know? Edited February 21, 2021 by El Gran Gordi 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimo Necro Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Having never heard of JJ Garrett I had a quick google search to read up on him. My initial thought was that he has the most NASCAR sounding name ever. However his Twitter handle is Thot Steiner and he previously used the name Buff Swagwell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Green Meanie Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Ultimo Necro said: My initial thought was that he has the most NASCAR sounding name ever. There's another wrestler on the same card named Steven Stetson. I'm really looking forward to this week's episode of Dark. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 4 hours ago, Ultimo Necro said: Having never heard of JJ Garrett I had a quick google search to read up on him. My initial thought was that he has the most NASCAR sounding name ever. However his Twitter handle is Thot Steiner and he previously used the name Buff Swagwell. I’d like to introduce you to Cole Radrick. Who even wears a NASCAR-style ring jacket. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxB Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Not only that, his full ring name is "Wildheart" Cole Radrick. See how almost everyone who was on NWA Powerrr is now either a free agent, or signed elsewhere already? Was Thunder Rosa the only wrestler (except Nick Aldis) who Corgan wanted a long-term deal for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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