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I think Brock Anderson and CW Anderson teaming up is really cool.

I think there is a lot that is cumbersome, whether due to execution or expectations, but I find the current state of the world title picture extremely fascinating. Danielson is the champ who is a legend on his last legs. Wisdom of the GOAT and an unmatched spirit to match paired with a history of injury issues and internal thoughts of hanging up his boots (at least full time lol). He was attacked by his former partner so brutally that he is questionable going forward. His former partner, Mox, has gone militant and extreme. Feeling that the origins of why they teamed together in the first place has faded away as they have gotten too soft. Playing both into the history of their group and the alleged and shown in character immaturity of characters like The Elite. A very AEW thing to do, play off the universe at hand. As an extremist, Mox took matters into his own hands by attacking Danielson and it has had the foundation laid by looking for Darby for some time now. Demanding the title shot he hasn’t earned, yet feels he deserves. Darby is the holder of the title shot has faced very recent defeat against Jack Perry. He is a clear future of the company, but with his mentor Sting leaving, he couldn’t win recently. Ironically, mentors leaving was an implied gripe Mox made about Danielson not having the heart to keep this former cold-bloodedness. Darby has the chance to face the beloved champion but due to pride of defending the company he is loyal to, is putting that opportunity on the line. While the champ is questionable from being plastic bagged, Danielson’s long time rival turned comedically villainous commentator is calling him out. Using this as an opportunity to challenge Bryan when he’ll likely not show up or (which is more likely) show up extremely hurt and beatable. Meanwhile, the ultimate opportunist, Christian, is lurking waiting for a moment to strike. He got stopped before, yet now the former alliance that prevented it has fractured. Anything can happen! I love that. The specifics and moments you could argue didn’t land (execution, crowd reaction, not being what we guessed) but where we are at is pretty exciting. It does understandably create anxiety. Anxiety being a fear of what could go wrong and an uncertainty of the future. A few months ago, I was dead set on the best card for All In was Swerve vs Ospreay and Danielson vs McGuiness. Instead, I got a match that literally made me tear up. I’m giving AEW the benefit of the doubt here and instead of being anxious for the fear of Darby not getting a Tacoma moment, I’m marveling at the state of things and how enjoyable I’m finding the product. That if course isn’t directed at anyone and is merely giving my experience of the company regaining my trust. Grand Slam is soon and WrestleDream is a month away. I really liked the time between All In and All Out. Let’s see if they can keep the good times rolling.

I am so happy we’re getting Danielson vs McGuiness.

I hear they have some good app deals right now. You recommend their wings or anything?

The Sandman feud of Milk vs Beer.

You should see a doctor about your memory. You were saying it’ll be good just a day ago.

I’m really bummed I missed Stat vs Willow. Had to drop something off at my brother-in-laws. Sounds like I missed a banger and I’m a big fan of both.

The acting by everyone involved in the BCC turn was spectacular. Yuta made that moment. Claudio is a prick again with how smug his stupid face is. PAC is tough and a cold bastard. Mox is a psycho militant. Shafir is a badass stomping on Danielson. And poor Danielson’s shock after the betrayal. Good stuff. I knew it would happen, thought it wouldn’t here with the failed cash in, then went “Oooooooohhhhhhhhh” when it did. Good fun.

I forget the verbiage but Excalibur and Schiavone talking about how Yuta was the best ROH Pure champion and Nigel playing up being irritated was funny. Small moments.

I’m seeing people making the joke “Danielson realizing Kingston was right about Claudio” lol

At Waffle House, they fight at their job.

I believe WWE’s move when they had moments like Punk’s return to use footage of and promote TikTok streamers’ reactions to their moments was pretty brilliant. They were all super excited to be on WWE, now love the company so much more, and will overreact even harder to try and get on the show again. It’s basically free extra promotion.

Yes. It is ok for people to like or not like stuff. I’ll scroll past the grand standing or name calling this will cause. A: This was gross. Anyone who liked this is a Babylonian Whore and should be incarcerated. B: Oh, you hate needles? You just want Polio to return you anti-vax psychopath. A: I wish they both died in the ring and then we round up everyone that liked this and powerbombed them on cinder blocks until they care about things the way I do. You’re lucky I’m not in charge because if I had my way it would be you’re house that burned down. B: Your mom is a ho.

I think there is room for friendship and violence.

I am so excited for this company and how everything plays out going forward.

I do agree. More stiff punching would have helped.

I don’t know why people are mad at AEW for the cage match. They literally didn’t sanction it.

Fantastic event. I had a blast the entire show. Sadly had to step away to drop something off so I missed Willow va Statlander and the Four Way. Loved the world title match. Maybe the best Jungle Boy match? I’d have to double check. The post match with the BCC stopping Christian’s cash in was really well done. Perry and Killswitch staring at each other was a fun moment too. The swerve (which I predicted but not how it was done) with the European Uppercut out of nowhere was cool. I loooooved the bag. Being AEW there’s always a fun homage somewhere, and seeing the bag made me smile like Funk suffocating Flair. Yuta still being with Danielson added to the moment. I’m excited for another Moxley vs Danielson match. Maybe Regal shows up again The after event unsanctioned cage was what it needed to be. They promised this and to me truly lived up to how great and heated this feud was. I think the Texas Deathmatch was probably still a better match but this is exactly what it needed to be in this moment of their story. The brick was icky but taken well. The house spike fit the story they were telling. I didn’t have a problem with the needle, but I understand people getting the willies over being poked as opposed to smashed or cut traditionally. Great match, I’m fully on board with everything. The opening match was great. Is it the best Garcia match? Pac vs Ospreay too! Good stuff.

Gangrel on a Pole match

It’s hard for me not to say Danielson vs Swerve. I’ll give it time to see how it coagulates.

Just did a zoom Q&A interview with an Irish film festival, CineSalon. Phone issue at first but it worked out. I rambled. Got a lot of adrenaline now.

MJF and Garcia both spit a lot while yelling.

Now that you’re the top of the next page, I bet you feel very silly.

Only thing I’m going to add, it became on screen when they aired the backstage footage. Outside of that, I know how you feel about the situation and the people involved and respect it. Not that long ago I was with you. IDK if there was a merging in the timelines or something but I’m really fascinated by a lot of what’s going on.