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Any time I hear an announcer in AEW say "This HAS to be it," before a nearfall, I think that's their way of saying "This shit is getting out of hand and that would be a prefectly good place to end this match please don't kick out."

I feel like Tuesday is good enough if you want to discuss All In results outside of the show thread. If someone has gone this long without getting spoiled they've probably siloed off this whole section of the board.

Well, he actually said they told him to hang on to it, he asked when they'd like it back, and they told him to keep it as they were just going to make a new one. He's not holding a trophy hostage. The actual problem with this story is people keep giving him things. Stop giving him things.

It's worth it for Trent Beretta.

I watched most of the show on Sunday and had a blast. Of course I also fast forwarded through the matches I didn't really care about. I gotta life to live, I can't spend a whole day watching a PPV. Thoughts - I feel like the Wheeler Yuta character is guy who enjoys joining cults. Whether it's blackpool combat club, or Death Riders - his identity is tied up in other people's vision. With his current look, I'm kind of excited for the day he starts his own cult, because I think he could pull of a Kevin Sullivan/Keith Raniere hybrid act that would crush. - I geek for Samoa Joe every time. I think there's no one on the roster with his aura. - Kyle Fletcher is way bigger than I realized. The Shattered Dreams spot was funny. - Ricochet bumped his ass off for folks and was a big highlight of the Battle Royal for me. - Mark Briscoe cares about every fucking moment he does something in the ring, and I think that's the biggest lesson some of these wrestlers can take away from him. He always looks present, he's always reacting in the moment. And he elevated the energy every time he got involved. - I've been watching more of the TV stuff lately, and I really wasn't feeling Bandido, and honestly I can't say he did anything in this match to change my mind. - I generally like Konosuke Takeshita, but I think he and Bandido did themselves a bit of a disservice by coming into the match so fresh looking. They could sold the idea they weren't 100% going into the fight, which protects them in the loss, but gives the match they had more meaning. - Every move Anthony Bowens did when he got in the ring felt like he was trying out finishing move candidates. - Swerve Strickland rarely disappoints me. Of all the potential main event guys in AEW I feel like he has the best star-aura. I think he's a better heel than baby face, but him protecting Osprey was good stuff. - AEW's woman division has some great athletic people who feel like wrestlers, and not just fitness people trying to do "the spots". They have some of those, but for the most part the women here look like they're there to fucking fight, and they play to their strengths. - Athena's finish looked fucking sick tonight. Always been a fan of her, and hope she does something dope with this contract angle. - Jesus Shelton Benjamin is fucking massive these days. I really like him and Bobby, so I'm glad to see them continue their reign. The downside is I don't think I saw any tag teams on the whole show that I'd want to see dethrone them. - I think I'm going to get a little weepy when Edge and Christian finally hug it out. They were my guys during their hey day, and I like that they saved it for later. They ended with a question instead of an answer, so there's a reason to tune in to the TV. - Storm/Mone delivered. This was the match I was looking forward to the most, and I think it was the best match on the card. Those ladies knocked it out of the ball park, and it's the kind of rivalry that I'd pay to watch anytime it comes back. - Mercedes is really really good at pro-wrestling. I think this was a great example of how she does the right things to get booed - and puts herself in weak positions to get her opponent cheered. - Kenny selling his stomach instantly made everything mean so much more. I think this was a very intelligently worked match, and I'm really impressed how they got over each other's character and not just their freakshow athleticism. - I think Cody Rhodes had the better story going into Wrestlemania against Roman Reigns. I think AEW pulled off a better climax to that kind of story with Hangman and Mox. - I know the whole Death Riders act has been derided(pun?) by folks, but Jon Moxley delivered a truly king-sized performances, probably one of my favorite of his career. When this match started he felt like the true monster of AEW. Yeah yeah, AEW has all these cool athletes - but this guy tries to kill people. - The Darby entrance was the moment I wondered if Hangman was going to lose. I'm glad they opted to just have him return, Coffin Drop, and get people hyped. - Bryan Danielson coming back to get his revenge without having to be an active competitor felt right. - Hangman always always delivers in these types of situation and this was no different. I just wish his title reigns were more memorable than his wins. Here's hoping to the future. - It was a match that just felt like it gave closure or tied up certain loose ends so nicely. And I think Swerve being the man to give the chain that lead to the finish sets up an exciting future. Hangman owes him now. What does that story look like? It's a great way to evolve their rivalry that I'm ready to see where it goes.

Heavyweight is going to need some time to rebuild after the mess of the last decade. Waldo Cortes Acosta has a quick turn around to fight Sergei Pavolvich next month. Depending on how he performs there, he might become the new hotness. Jailton Almeda's loss to Curtis Blaydes set him back, and he was already at a disadvantage of getting a title shot because his style is boring. Tom's reign will probably be rematches and guys on 1-2 fight win streaks for a minute. I think what people want more than any of this is for Alex Pereira to move up, which is instantly the most interesting fight.

I still can't get over how that sitaution with Askren escalated. Happy he made it through. Glad to see he still has his sense of humor about him "I only died 4 times.... so not ideal." May have replaced his post-Masvidal tweet of "Well that sucked".

It's funny, we got two stare downs for title contenders last night and I can't say either fight sounds interesting to me. I mean the idea around them is interesting - the story of how fast Joshua Van got here and the drama between Ilia and Paddy. But I'm imagining what happens when the bell rings and both of them will probably feel like when Sean O'Malley(lotsa deserved hype) met Merab (someone with other worldly skill). Pantoja and Ilia are fucking crazy good right now, and I don't see Van or Paddy, both of which have deficiencies where their opponents have strength, overcoming the odds.

This guy is unreal.

Poor Daniel Cormier having to watch the commission just magically wipe half a pound off of Topuria's weight to keep the title fight alive. No towel needed or nothing.

LOL I totally forgot Arman existed.

There is a real potential that Topuria wins, and defends his belt against Justin Gaethje. Which means by the end of the year we might be looking at a guy who beat Volk, Max, Charlie Olives, and Gaethje in a row. No man should have such a resume. Do Bronx you must end this madness tonight.

I thought Ibushi looked both better than expected, but also weirdly awkward when he'd sell or fire up. That kick out of the pile drive looked so self-concious. Like he had three different options in his head and he did half of all of 'em. I did think the structure of the match was really good, and I'm interested in if he'll continue to choos his spots more wisely, making them mean more in matches. Also his bumping hasn't changed at all, which is a plus for me. But I'm most happy that he looks healthy and might have more bangers left in the tank than folks thought possible.

I haven't bought from a Criterion sale in ages. But I feel compelled to buy from my local B&N just because they don't really have a bluray section. It's essentually rhe equivalent of a comic book rack of dvds and blus. Their vinyl section is much more prominent. Basically I'm (foolishly?) hoping that if I buy more discs they'll stock more discs. I still prefer being able to go through "the stacks" vs. just buying it from online.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlbBLQO4W7o Jurassic Reborn Just comparing the trailers, I know for sure I'm going to have more fun watching this one, as opposed to Rebirth.

I see that the submission period for Death Valley Driver's 'What is a Pip' Joke Contest has officially ended. Administration will get back to you at a later date with the winner.

Jeeze they're evaluating Ben Askren for a lung transplant. I can't believe it's gotten to this point. I had staph once and it fucked me up, but I didn't realize it could get this bad.

I think I'm getting back into AEW and it's because of Mercedes Mone and Toni Storm. Also the Hangman/Osprey/Swerve stuff. Make room on the wagon.

I've always wanted to ask, does anyone else thinks it's weird that a kick from a downed opponent to another downed opponent is a foul? I've seen it happen several times over the years, and with Pena hitting Harrison with one, and now this Paul Craig incident, I don't know why but I feel like it should be legal.

I used to be into fighting games when I was a kid, but haven't played anything since Tekken 3-ish. Recently got into Fatal Fury City of the Wolves, and after a long time of eating crap, I'm finally starting to beat people online. So that's satisfying. I'm still not consistent at punishing people off of my counters, but I'm getting the hang of it. Really enjoying re-learning how to play this genre.

I think when Merab beat Umar that was kind of the end of the conversation, for me anyway.

Cory Sandhagen seems like the last credible challenger left for Merab and it's still not close.

Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes is happening and the world rejoiced.

Catch a replay of the little left that Joo Sang Yoo used to flatline Jeka Saragih. Flair Flop stuff.

That was so bizzare. I've seen fights get canceled during the show, but I can't remember a main event falling apart just before walkouts. Was really looking forward to it. They even had Valentina there to watch thinking this was a title eliminator. In other news, think twice before calling Mateusz Gamrot out. He'll ruin your 95% takedown defense.