John E. Dynamite Posted August 21, 2021 Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) Looking around the internet, it says a lot that so many people were convinced that tonight's announcement was going to be anything less than it was. The last twenty years of mainstream US professional wrestling must have been exceedingly depressing to have anybody convinced that Punk wasn't gonna show or that he wasn't really gonna commit to the part. And it has been. I know there's been breaks in the clouds but I don't really think we realize what the "monopoly years" have done to the psyche of the average wrestling fan. People in their late-twenties and younger grew up knowing nothing BUT a pro-wrestling scene dominated by a single corporate entity and the well-intentioned failures that couldn't break through. We're out of the woods. I don't know if I even realize the implications of it all. But, oh my God, we're really there. Edited August 21, 2021 by John E. Dynamite 16
Phantom Lord Posted August 21, 2021 Posted August 21, 2021 15 minutes ago, Log said: I’m glad they didn’t get cute with it. Just put the guy that they all came to see out there and let him talk. It's such a novel concept, you'd think the WWE would just try it once in a while. 5
Casey Posted August 21, 2021 Posted August 21, 2021 lol Punk's return is the #2 headline on the front page of ESPN's website. 5
peterien Posted August 21, 2021 Posted August 21, 2021 Seeing that dork Brock Lesnar Guy or whatever his fucking name is and frank the clown almost ruined it for me. Almost. Great to see Punk back, he looks rejuvenated. 1
Nice Guy Eddie Posted August 21, 2021 Posted August 21, 2021 I have nothing to add that hasn't already been said. When it's done right, pro wrestling is so much fucking fun. What a time to be a fan. 13
John from Cincinnati Posted August 21, 2021 Author Posted August 21, 2021 I keep telling you, the bad man can't hurt you any more. The nice man wants to give you presents and spoil you. 9 4
SirFozzie Posted August 21, 2021 Posted August 21, 2021 Oh, and KENTA tweeted that he wants Punk too. I can only get so erect.. I think! 8
Zakk_Sabbath Posted August 21, 2021 Posted August 21, 2021 An incredible night for pro-wrestling, and therefore, the world. I felt 9 years old again tonight. History will likely look at tonight as a real turning point for AEW. 6
Curt McGirt Posted August 21, 2021 Posted August 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, John E. Dynamite said: We're out of the woods. I don't know if I even realize the implications of it all. But, oh my God, we're really there. Just wait until the governments start to change! Oh wait...
Craig H Posted August 21, 2021 Posted August 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, John from Cincinnati said: All those podcasters lining up to get the first interview. Please god don't let it be Jericho. My guess is that it will be Renee since they're friends. 1
Nice Guy Eddie Posted August 21, 2021 Posted August 21, 2021 Just now, SirFozzie said: Oh, and KENTA tweeted that he wants Punk too. I can only get so erect.. I think! The unfinished business Punk was talking about is clearly with Colt Cabana. 3 1 2
eikerir Posted August 21, 2021 Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) It’s one of the reasons the crowds never shit on the show, because AEW has continuously delivered and created good will with them. I think the only time I ever heard any crowd backlash was the deathmatch explosion fiasco, but even that they all joked about it and moved on. AEW loves it’s fans and the fans love AEW, what a crazy concept. PWG fans have always been the same too where they go along with everything because they know the company will never fuck them over. Edited August 21, 2021 by eikerir 10
Matt D Posted August 21, 2021 Posted August 21, 2021 I liked the promo for how much he got done with actually very little. I love the notion that he’s here “to help” and hope he builds on that even as he punishes the young guys. I’m glad for that crowd and for Punk and for Darby and for Khan and yeah, for you guys too. 3
hammerva Posted August 21, 2021 Posted August 21, 2021 Just now, Craig H said: My guess is that it will be Renee since they're friends. That interview already happened about 6 months ago although a Part 2 is probably needed
Curt McGirt Posted August 21, 2021 Posted August 21, 2021 Guess what I ate right after I finished dinner tonight? A Klondike bar. And sure enough...
Casey Posted August 21, 2021 Posted August 21, 2021 AEW really ain't fucking around with this signing. 13
Ziggy Posted August 21, 2021 Posted August 21, 2021 Remember when Sunday Night Heat first started, like the first 9 months it was a 1 hour version of RAW at the time before Smackdown became a thing. I think that's what AEW is going for here. A 1 hour show that is just as can't miss as Dynamite is. I know this show was a thing that was talked about before the Pandemic but AEW really needed this show now with all these guys. I think WWE Main Event was a good 1 hour show early on. The concept of the Main going on first was something that they did in the Early days of SNME and those other Main Event specials 2
John from Cincinnati Posted August 21, 2021 Author Posted August 21, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Matt D said: I liked the promo for how much he got done with actually very little. I love the notion that he’s here “to help” and hope he builds on that even as he punishes the young guys. This is something I was thinking about. Very economical. We're just popping the lid on this. There's still a lot in there to get out. And he has time. Edited August 21, 2021 by John from Cincinnati
Craig H Posted August 21, 2021 Posted August 21, 2021 I know everyone wants the shirt, but I want that Larry the dog hoodie. 5 1
John from Cincinnati Posted August 21, 2021 Author Posted August 21, 2021 Just now, Craig H said: I know everyone wants the shirt, but I want that Larry the dog hoodie. That was sweet. 1
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