Matt D Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 I waited until Tuesday morning this time! It's not quite as exciting a card. Jericho vs Strong is certainly a fresh match up. I'm not sure we needed to rush to Falls Count Anywhere or if that plays into Strong's strengths, but I'm sure they have something in mind. Starks vs White feels premature but I assume we might get a debut here? Or a real equalizer? If a third Bullet Club Gold guy shows up, we could get some sort of six-man at the PPV. Perry vs RUSH should be a test to see if Jack can step up in a different way than what we've seen before. There's a lot of online sentiment that people would rather see RUSH pushed in Jack's spot and you half wonder if that's led to a chip on RUSH's shoulder. He had maybe the best Danielson match in the run up to the last MJF match but I'm not sure how much longer he can live in this role happily. I do hope we get more MJF/RUSH interaction. Six-woman match feels like it has to be another inflection point. I don't think the answer is endless contract owning stuff or more titles, but there aren't stakes here. The personal issues alone don't really work when it feels like they have a match every week. I might want to see the Outcasts getting a title shot at their time and choosing if they win this or something. Sammy gets to squash some local guy or Serpentico or someone. Everyone gets their turn. Feels one match short, even with Callis getting a long segment. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 (edited) Edited May 16, 2023 by The Natural 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Log Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 I'm thinking with all of the people banned from the building, that the Strong/Jericho match ends up outside the building at some point allowing for interference. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageKong Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 1 hour ago, The Natural said: I think it's interesting that Thunder Rosa's return didn't generate more buzz. The whole situation is kinda weird. She left as Champ, but the landscape has drastically changed during her time away. I can't see them inserting her into the Originals vs Outcasts angle. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLowe Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 (edited) After seeing how loaded last week’s card was, I said that I was worried the Austin card would be disappointing and, well, it sort of is. Ricky Starks getting a big “hometown” match is good, but don’t see anyway this is a clean match. I agree with @Logthat I think the Jericho-Strong match will go outside. The Moody Center has a decent sized porch area that is a part of the building but fenced off and not accessible from the street, so maybe it goes there. I’m excited to see Rush, might have to break my live show rule about cheering faces and booing heels no matter what. I’m done with the Outcasts angle, hopefully it ends at the PPV. Really mad that it looks like I won’t get an OC title match. And since they’re not taping for YouTube, no Emi Sakura. I’d expect something with Keith Lee and Dustin Rhodes for Rampage. Edited May 16, 2023 by JLowe 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimbra Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 13 minutes ago, AverageKong said: I think it's interesting that Thunder Rosa's return didn't generate more buzz. The whole situation is kinda weird. She left as Champ, but the landscape has drastically changed during her time away. I can't see them inserting her into the Originals vs Outcasts angle. Rosa would have been an interesting third for the Originals if the timing had worked out since you could have played up the tension between both her and Toni and her and Britt. I also hope they wrap this angle up quickly but I get the feeling they'll stretch it out until August to run Saraya vs Hayter at Wembley. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Meltzer: https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/dave-meltzer-wednesday-could-be-among-the-most-important-days-in-aew-history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zendragon Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Dave needs to stop stepping on Tony Shiavones gimmick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Adam Bay Bay Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 15 minutes ago, zendragon said: Dave needs to stop stepping on Tony Shiavones gimmick But Dave uses a million more words to basically say nothing at all. Like “we know Collision is the Saturday night show, but Khan won’t confirm it”. Seriously who gives a damn? If we know that’s what it is then eventually Tony will announce it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted May 17, 2023 Author Share Posted May 17, 2023 I also see a world where the new show gets announced today but nothing else does and we have no idea if there's an overall package extension and if there is what it's worth and it's just a hilarious nothing day. But we'll see in a few hours I guess. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
For Great Justice Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 I’m here for a Jericho/Strong show-long thread wherein they ultimately wind up out in hill country and we get a Stan Hansen cameo 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Log Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 1 hour ago, For Great Justice said: I’m here for a Jericho/Strong show-long thread wherein they ultimately wind up out in hill country and we get a Stan Hansen cameo Well, fuck. Now I'm going to be disappointed if that doesn't happen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 3 hours ago, Matt D said: I also see a world where the new show gets announced today but nothing else does and we have no idea if there's an overall package extension and if there is what it's worth and it's just a hilarious nothing day. But we'll see in a few hours I guess. You win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted May 17, 2023 Author Share Posted May 17, 2023 (edited) 10 minutes ago, John from Cincinnati said: You win. Winning isn't fun. We'll hear more tonight. Tony's said as much. Something is getting announced on TNT at some point, somehow? News will start to leak now that we're past this date, I'm sure. I am a little baffled by the logic of not putting Punk in the promo images or press release if you have him. Surely WBD would have wanted that? A surprising lack of ol' opportunistic Chris Jericho too. Edited May 17, 2023 by Matt D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizium Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 They put Jeff Jarrett in, no need for anyone else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamBroken Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 On 5/16/2023 at 11:33 AM, JLowe said: Really mad that it looks like I won’t get an OC title match. And since they’re not taping for YouTube, no Emi Sakura. No title match, but Orange & Darby vs. Lee Moriarty & Big Bill has been added to tonight 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLowe Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 7 hours ago, For Great Justice said: I’m here for a Jericho/Strong show-long thread wherein they ultimately wind up out in hill country and we get a Stan Hansen cameo You seen Austin traffic lately? They better have filmed the ending ahead of time if they want to have a finish in the Hill Country by 9 Central. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLowe Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 4 minutes ago, DreamBroken said: No title match, but Orange & Darby vs. Lee Moriarty & Big Bill has been added to tonight Oh that’ll maybe be better. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted May 17, 2023 Author Share Posted May 17, 2023 On 5/16/2023 at 12:33 PM, JLowe said: Really mad that it looks like I won’t get an OC title match. And since they’re not taping for YouTube, no Emi Sakura. They're running back OC/Darby vs Lee/Bill from the Friday night house show that we didn't get a fancam of. Not a title match but should be a stupid amount of fun. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLowe Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 15 minutes ago, Matt D said: They're running back OC/Darby vs Lee/Bill from the Friday night house show that we didn't get a fancam of. Not a title match but should be a stupid amount of fun. I hope they do a run back of the excellent Toni Storm-Skye Blue match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted May 17, 2023 Author Share Posted May 17, 2023 They should redo this moment exactly tonight but have it be Renee and Khan instead of Renee and OC 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porksweats Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 59 minutes ago, Matt D said: They're running back OC/Darby vs Lee/Bill from the Friday night house show that we didn't get a fancam of. Not a title match but should be a stupid amount of fun. Love the idea of test run House Rules matches before hitting the big screen (TV). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 1 hour ago, JLowe said: I hope they do a run back of the excellent Toni Storm-Skye Blue match. I hope they do a run back of Billie Starkz vs Toni Storm personally. more Space Jesus on my TV 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamBroken Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Jamie Hayter is not medically cleared, so the trios tag is now Britt & Shida vs. Ruby & Toni 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra Commander Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Things I remember from this week's episode of Dynamite: The woman in pink was thrilled to see Christian take out Wardlow Forces of good prevail in the Orange/Darby tag match. Only thing I remember is that Large William was quite large. Forces of evil prevail in the women's tag match Sammy squashed a dude quick Planet Jarrett put the beatdown on FTR. Should be a thrilling match at the Mid-South Coliseum between those two Coach Tony K is in front of a green screen in the AEW Command Center to tell us that AEW has a new show. First i've heard of this. The location of the first show is in Parts Unknown. A site will be announced next week. Do any malls exist for AEW to run shows in? Jericho vs Roderick Strong went all around, and since this is an AEW match with people not allowed to interfere, one of the people interfered anyways, but it was in a legal way since they left the building Rush tossed Jungle Boy around ringside had a gnarly toss to the floor We got a DQ in Starks/Jay White just around the time that people were asking themselves "hey, did I miss the Don Callis segment" Don Callis has commandered all the local indy workers security officers for his entrance. Kenny Omega Wardlows the security guys for a moment until BCC shows up to beat him up and threaten him. The Bucks show up with trash cans and plunduh. Hangman shows up looking like Snake Plissken. We got Gang Warzzzzzz to end this show. Yuta takes the punishment for BCC. Cya next week (or on Friday if you remember when Rampage is on this week) 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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