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AEW TV - 2/12 - 2/18/2025 - The Mariah May Remains
HarryArchieGus replied to Dolfan in NYC's topic in ALL ELITE WRESTLING
TK seems to believe in the power of the Layoff with former title holders. I agree the results are questionable. In some of those cases tho the layoff was the result of injuries (Rosa, Hayter). There are exceptions to the rule, Swerve didn't really miss a beat following his title loss. I don't suspect this Toni-Mariah feud ends outright after Saturday, but whatever the result Mariah is going to be just fine. Her mic work is fantastic and her in ring equally as great. I'm with @TheNatural this Toni-Mariah feud has been one of the best this company has ever offered. -
Hmmm? Is this a heel turn or one of your jokes Gordster? Sorry, just felt like sharing my opinion on the much maligned Lulu album. Now I kinda wish I hadn't. The Miro timeline was to lay out what we actually know beyond the speculation. Without supporting either side, I'd say that timeline suggests there was more to this issue than a one time refusal to do a job.
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AEW TV - 2/12 - 2/18/2025 - The Mariah May Remains
HarryArchieGus replied to Dolfan in NYC's topic in ALL ELITE WRESTLING
Some kind of monster is an incredibly underrated movie. And incredibly (unintentionally) hilarious. Crybaby Mustaine being one of many highlights. -
WWE TV - 2/10 - 2/16/2025 - Jey Not Like Us...
HarryArchieGus replied to Dolfan in NYC's topic in WWE PROGRAMMING
Yes, in an exchange designed to get Starks over for his title match with MJF, he came off better. Even with Max’s inconsistent batting average, the idea that Starks being a better mic worker feels like a huge overstatement. I agree that Rick’s got a lot of upside. -
AEW TV - 2/12 - 2/18/2025 - The Mariah May Remains
HarryArchieGus replied to Dolfan in NYC's topic in ALL ELITE WRESTLING
'Lulu' is an interesting album and highly underrated. It's commercial appeal leads to a negative discourse. To my taste, it's both Reed's and Metallica's most compelling latter day work (sure, competition isn't all that strong). While many critics panned the album, adventurous UK experimental magazine Wire ranked it in their 2011 top 10. -
WWE TV - 2/10 - 2/16/2025 - Jey Not Like Us...
HarryArchieGus replied to Dolfan in NYC's topic in WWE PROGRAMMING
I'm a fan of Ricky Starks, but I get the question marks. Considering where he's at there should be. Suggesting AEW didn't Try to get him over is ridiculous. They gave him plenty of time to talk and wrestle with a modicum of protection. The results of which varied. I'd be interested to hear an argument as to how AEW was responsible for the awful Starks/Bill tag title run? Not exactly making the most of a situation. It also seems to be forgotten due to the circumstances of his exit, but AEW looked after this guy thru a myriad of injuries. They also gave him a pretty great job during the Pandemic. In ring, Ricky's simple (if slightly bland) style feels far better suited for the lighter WWE style. In AEW, there was no way he was going to be positioned above any of their top guys let alone their next in line guys. There are too many ppl far better and more unique/entertaining in ring. Less so on the mic, but again Ricky didn't exactly make the most of his minutes. Ricky's mic work is his best attribute, but where his flow was generally excellent his content often was not. Working with writers could be a really good thing for him. -
Re: MIRO After a roaring debut, Miro fails to connect as a 'Gamer'. Early on he becomes involved in an angle with Kip Sabian and Penelope Ford that results in a TV wedding. He then goes on a run taking the TNT Title from Darby. He holds the Belt from May to September - a pretty goddamn spectacular time is had. A month after losing the title to Guevara he's placed in a World Title Contender's Tournament. He loses to Bryan Danielson in the final. He's gone for 7 months following this. He comes back in June of 2022 for the All-Atlantic Title Tournament which he loses when Pac pins Clark Connors in a first fall 4 way. Then he's gone til September. He returns for one match at All Out 2022 alongside Darby and Sting defeating the House of Black. He's gone again after this. He returns 9 months later to Punk's Collision in June of 2023. He's fairly active til the end of the year. In the final AEW match for both, Miro defeats Andrade El Idolo. This match also closed out an underwhelming story arc with his then wife CJ Perry.
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WWE TV - 2/10 - 2/16/2025 - Jey Not Like Us...
HarryArchieGus replied to Dolfan in NYC's topic in WWE PROGRAMMING
I've been enjoying WWETV lately. I'm sure not everybody agrees, but I thought the Charlotte/Stratton talk segment was excellent (at least until the Nia wrap-up). I especially liked Flair addressing everybody being obsessed with her 'looks'. The hate she gets often feels needlessly personal. Again, only started seeing her since the Levesque era, but very fond of her skill set. This Raw show had me reaching for the FFWD button constantly. Jay Uso's entrance is an easy 10 minute ffwdd. Gunther kicking the shit out of Uso was a real treat. Nicely staged angle. Jay's mic work leaves a lot to be desired, even when it's as simple as it was there. I FFWDD the ladies tag to the finish. I was pretty stoked to see Lyra v Bayley, but it was not a good night for Valkyria. They got things going a bit better down the finish, but very rough. It's not a great sign when you're unable to be led by a ring yeneral like Bayley. I'm a fan of AJ Styles' in ring acumen, but goddamn is he ever a lame promo. FFWD. Thanks to Dom for saving this quarter hour. Styles v Dom, I'm in. I'm surprised to say I FFWD Creeds v War raiders. Couldn't get into this. Some of the War Raiders offence looks so flimsy - eg. the silly springboard doomsday. Their presentation woud benefit from some new ring gear not so reminiscent of their recent years as Vikings. These Tag Titles oughtta be moved along to an over team/pairing. The Creeds should have stayed in NXT for another year. They look like they're cosplaying wrestlers sometimes. Seth Rollins on the mic=Automatic FFWD. I'm a fan of FInn Balor, but here he looked and sounded like somebody who has no business being in any kind of big match. After all that came before it I had no time for Corporate Punk and his sign pointing. FFWD. The Rey v Logan main event was rough to begin, but they figured it out. Latter Day Rey rules, but not one of Paul's better showings. Loved seeing the New Day to close. This was one of the weakest Raws I've seen in the last few months. -
The 'learning' I was speaking of was avoiding signing ppl who won't do business. Easier said than done, but I sense they'll proceed with experienced caution when former WWE names come calling. Fenix and his brother being baffoons about wanting to go to WWE well before their contracts were up is a learning lesson for dummies like them. Not a fan of freezing, but it may (or may not) be a necessary evil against the predatory corporate WWE machine. I maintain that, to me at least, these much needed releases feel like a psychological weight lifted off the company.
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I sense the story of Miro being difficult with taking creative is accurate. Very curious to know what the creative was that he turned down.
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Once he found his footing, it was a glorious run. He's amongst the best TNT Champions they've ever had. Sometimes great things aren't meant to last. I sense the question marks in this story will be answered - hopefully by both sides.
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February 2025 Wrestling Discussion
HarryArchieGus replied to Dolfan in NYC's topic in The PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING
I get the sour grapes on Starks, but he'll be great addition to WWE's less than spectacular mid-card. His in ring style is far better suited for WWE. I also sense his his mic skills will benefit from working with the writers. Where his flow was always good, his content was not. I'm curious to see what the ceiling is of each of these guys. Black and Miro could pretty easily slot into bigger roles. -
This feels like a huge psychological weight off this company. I sense a lesson was learned by Coach and company. I have zero doubt that WWE grabs each of those guys. And I suspect each will make a very big splash back in WWE. Curious to see what Black or Starks ceiling is in WWE. Miro too. As Penta (of all ppl) has shown - the WWE has a real need for fresh new faces in the upper middle of the card.
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2024 in Pro Wrestling Podcasts
HarryArchieGus replied to Elsalvajeloco's topic in The PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING
Would anybody happen to have that Jake Roberts 'Behind Closed Doors' interview that they could share? It's a horribly recorded piece by you know who, but there's some great Jake soundbites.