John from Cincinnati Posted September 21, 2021 Posted September 21, 2021 Here's Danielson's full letter: https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/bryan-danielson-wrestling-wwe-aew 5
Hagan Posted September 21, 2021 Posted September 21, 2021 I will say if Cody really has closed the door on being a heel as some sort of moral stand (or more cynically, thinking about how Cena's good guy image helped him break into Hollywood) then he's not nearly as brilliant a wrestling mind as I give him credit for. I generally take most of Cody's comments as working but man if that's his call then he's leaving money and programs on the table.
John from Cincinnati Posted September 21, 2021 Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) Knowing how much Cody's looked up to Cena, it wouldn't shock me if he's been chasing that sweet spot mixed reaction with overheated emotions. Whatever his ambitions outside of wrestling are, I do think it's fun to consider the push and pull between whether Cody's the shrewdest guy going or a guy who's way too high on his own supply. Probably somewhere well in the middle, but I love thinking about it. Here's a full transcript of the BR AMA: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10012827-cody-brandi-rhodes-talk-aews-development-wrestling-mt-rushmore-more-in-br-ama Note that in the same answer the retirement quote is pulled from, he also describes himself as a "giant" in the industry. Man's walking a razor's edge. Don't go getting Shaq's attention again! Edited September 21, 2021 by John from Cincinnati 1 1
Pete Posted September 21, 2021 Posted September 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Infinit said: Of all the things advertised for the 2 shows, what do you think you're excited for most? The folks who'll be there in person for both shows. Live this is shaping up as the show of the year. 3
LoneWolf&Subs Posted September 21, 2021 Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) Now that I think about it, they did not deliver a non-televised Mancow match in Chicago. They should do it in Queens. Edited September 21, 2021 by LoneWolf&Subs
Infinit Posted September 21, 2021 Posted September 21, 2021 20 minutes ago, Pete said: The folks who'll be there in person for both shows. Live this is shaping up as the show of the year. Yeah I know...I just worded it poorly lol
Pete Posted September 21, 2021 Posted September 21, 2021 3 hours ago, NikoBaltimore said: I saw the weather and had to verify the dome part so @Peteif you wish you should be good to go. I'm going to make a day trip out of it and hope I don't fall asleep coming back up tomorrow night. Tempting, but money is at an absolute premium and I just couldn't make the numbers work. Also not quite feeling the idea of being in a crowd that big during a pandemic, even if they're enforcing the rules. 1 hour ago, Infinit said: Yeah I know...I just worded it poorly lol No worries. I saw the chance to swerve folks on the answer and I took my shot. 3
John from Cincinnati Posted September 21, 2021 Posted September 21, 2021 Judging by the seating layout and this, looking like a small set. Exciting. 3
Jiji Posted September 21, 2021 Posted September 21, 2021 "Crowd is here, about to blow Waitin' for me to start the show Out the curtain, lights go up I'm home" 1 1
chriskbrown50 Posted September 21, 2021 Posted September 21, 2021 I have to say it looks like it pretty good venue to run a show. 1
Matt D Posted September 21, 2021 Posted September 21, 2021 14 matches on Dark tonight. That's a lot of matches. I've still got MX vs Dusty/Magnum, Riki Choshu, Tatsumi Fujinami, Kengo Kimura, Osamu Kido, Masa Saito vs Timur Zalasov, Wahka Evloev, Victor Zangiev, Vladimir Berkovich, Salman Hashimikov, and El Hijo Del Santo, LA Park, Máscara Sagrada vs Dr. Wagner Jr., El Hijo del Solitario, Súper Parka from 2013 Tijuana to watch for New Footage Friday this week. Definite possibility I don't see Grand Slam for another two weeks. I've only seen the first match of All Out so far. 1
LoneWolf&Subs Posted September 21, 2021 Posted September 21, 2021 I had a feeling they would burn through matches. After tonight they’ll be down to 29 matches from Universal Dark. So if they do another similar dump next week, then we might be done the following week.
Casey Posted September 21, 2021 Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) The only match that matters is Allie Katch’s debut. My conspiracy theory has been for a while that she changed her gimmick based off what MJF told her about what management in AEW thought about the whole wrestling cat thing. Hopefully this works out for her, even though what she’s doing in GCW isn’t really like what she’s doing in other promotions from what I can tell. Not like AEW will let her pull a knife on Big Swole. Edited September 21, 2021 by Casey
zendragon Posted September 21, 2021 Posted September 21, 2021 Quote Speaking to Inside The Ropes, Kingston reflected on the moment. "I saw him and in my head I'm like, 'I'm on TNT, where I used to watch Nitro, and Sting was a major player in that.' Sting, at one point in time, you could say Sting was WCW. Everyone left except for him. He never left until the company closed doors. When I looked over, I was like, 'this is a trip.' That's why I grabbed him and I said, 'Hey, it's fucking Sting.' I guess he heard that he liked it. Then Mox heard it and came over. The fan that appreciates pro wrestling came out of me. I appreciated the fact that the history; TNT and Sting. Whether people want to believe it or not, history is written by the victors. You have WWE's side, but in all honestly, at one point in time, WCW was the biggest company in America and Sting was part of that. Crow Sting is one of the reasons why. You have to give him credit. It was nuts," he said. https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/eddie-kingston-recalls-turning-fan-when-ring-sting 5
Dog Posted September 21, 2021 Posted September 21, 2021 I want to hear more about Savate Kick Saturdays. 3
LoneWolf&Subs Posted September 21, 2021 Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) Welp… Excalibur shot on Brian Cage during Dark. You know you’re done when the face commentator dumps on you. Edited September 21, 2021 by LoneWolf&Subs 2
John from Cincinnati Posted September 21, 2021 Posted September 21, 2021 58 minutes ago, Casey said: The only match that matters is Allie Katch’s debut. My conspiracy theory has been for a while that she changed her gimmick based off what MJF told her about what management in AEW thought about the whole wrestling cat thing. Hopefully this works out for her, even though what she’s doing in GCW isn’t really like what she’s doing in other promotions from what I can tell. Not like AEW will let her pull a knife on Big Swole. What does management in AEW think about the whole wrestling cat thing. 1
Casey Posted September 21, 2021 Posted September 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, John from Cincinnati said: What does management in AEW think about the whole wrestling cat thing. I mean it’s just rumors and speculation mostly from what I’ve read but they didn’t like the gimmick and didn’t find it believable. Which I thought was funny since they have Kris Statlander on their roster. Probably more so they just didn’t LIKE it rather than finding it not believable - if that’s even true. 1
Technico Support Posted September 21, 2021 Posted September 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, John from Cincinnati said: What does management in AEW think about the whole wrestling cat thing. They were pretty pawsitive about it but it wasn't exactly what they're looking for right meow. 2 8
LoneWolf&Subs Posted September 21, 2021 Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) You know I enjoy Chaos Projects team spots, but I’m wondering how much better it would be if a more athletically skilled abusive big man, and abused a little man would do with that gimmick. Edited September 21, 2021 by LoneWolf&Subs
Infinit Posted September 21, 2021 Posted September 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Casey said: I mean it’s just rumors and speculation mostly from what I’ve read but they didn’t like the gimmick and didn’t find it believable. Which I thought was funny since they have Kris Statlander on their roster. Probably more so they just didn’t LIKE it rather than finding it not believable - if that’s even true. They have a character called "The Bunny". I would say that they're pro animal gimmicks lol
LoneWolf&Subs Posted September 21, 2021 Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) Kayla Rossi is really working for Janela. I actually don’t fast forward Joey Janela matches anymore. Mission accomplished, Joey. Edited September 21, 2021 by LoneWolf&Subs 2
Casey Posted September 21, 2021 Posted September 21, 2021 11 minutes ago, Infinit said: They have a character called "The Bunny". I would say that they're pro animal gimmicks lol True, but she’s not a wrestling bunny. Allie Kat meowed and liked tummy rubs and stuff like that. 1
LoneWolf&Subs Posted September 21, 2021 Posted September 21, 2021 Brian Cage buried again. Taz talking about the ending of Tay Conti’s match: Woah she hit two finishers. …Like Brian Cage. HAHA… I knew I’d pop you(Talking to Excalibur).
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