The Natural Posted March 20 Posted March 20 (edited) Just now, The Green Meanie said: Don't forget Rush's neon green extension cord they kept bringing for some reason. I don't remember that one. Probably as I'm no Rush fan. Edited March 20 by The Natural
Cliff Hanger Posted March 20 Posted March 20 That fucking Spike shit reduced six grown men to covering our eyes, peeking out to see if we'd missed the inevitable horror of the removal, and going "aaagh no" for a good couple minutes. 3 4
NikoBaltimore Posted March 20 Posted March 20 (edited) 1 hour ago, The Green Meanie said: Don't forget Rush's neon green extension cord they kept bringing for some reason. First time Rush did this he had a real video cable that freaked out the production staff. If the cable was damaged he would have fucked things up for them. So they used a cable that wasn't tied to anything instead. Edited March 20 by NikoBaltimore 2
stuntmanc Posted March 20 Posted March 20 1 hour ago, The Natural said: So in AEW we've had the following used: Barbed wire. Glass. Broken glass. Hypodermic needle. Thumbtacks. Glass panes. Tables. Chairs. Stairs. Light tubes. Pizza cutter. Electrified barbed wire. Skewers. Fire. A board with nails/spikes in. Staple gun. Cinder block. Screwdriver. Only thing I can think off we haven't is a weedwacker/garden strimmer. I love AEW so much for all of this. I'll always be a Death match kid at heart, so i love seeing all of this. The added bonus of hopefully eventually giving Cornette a heart attack is just the cherry on top 6
Technico Support Posted March 20 Posted March 20 (edited) (Copleland brings out Spike) "Fuck I hate gimmick foreign objects like this, where you really can't hit someone with it the way you're supposed to because it will kill them, like HHH's sledgeOHHOLYFUUUUUUCK" Don Callis after the pin in the four way: "EVERYBODY CHEATED!!!!!" So great. I hate wrestling moves that set up for a more dangerous move, then flip into something less so. They make no sense in kayfabe. Mercedes' tombstone lung blower, for example. You've got her up for a tombstone, just do that! That being said, what a great match. I gasped at that No WInged Angel. I also had to look up how old Billie was when she started, because I was watching her on independentwrstling.tv four years ago. She started when she was 13! There's a line in her wikipedia entry about school officials seeing her bruises and such from training and asking about her home life. Shit, "oh no, I'm not abused at home, I'm a pro wrestler!" somehow doesn't sound much better for a child. Mark Davis' "grab the opponent by the feet and throw him into a piledriver" move is called "Close your eyes and count to fuck," named after the RTJ song. Davis' appearance on Hey Ew this past weekend was amazing. So fun and exactly what I want from that show -- the exact opposite of humorless, joyless wannabe tough guys taking themselves too seriously staying in character and acting like assholes (Hurt Business). AR Fox is awesome and I never noticed how much noise he makes when he wrestles. He's this generation's Iron Mike Sharpe. Bayne/Stat was awesome. Petition to name a future thread "Ladies is meats, too, go on brush your shoulders off." Edited March 20 by Technico Support 7
Shartnado Posted March 20 Posted March 20 (edited) Wonderful opener on Dynamie this week. OC arguing with the ref about a (barely) one count being two was awesome. "Look, I put all THAT effort in, you must admit it had to be good enough for a two count". Ref should have gone "Alright, it was two." As if it F'n matters. Well, that wasn't the only problem with that ref's counting in the match, though. Davis had an amazing showing here and just like in life, while it's definitely not essential to the recipe, adding a little speedball into pretty much anything, makes it better. I was expecting a Prickochet win here, so this was a surprise. A very convoluted and not super logical decision but the 3-way has a chance of being something like the Omega v PAC v OC World title match that is one of my all time AEW favorites. TBS title match was good, but we all know the real reason behind it, as the interview late in the show alluded to. I'm sure we are all fine with where this is going, depending on the end result, of course. During the match, Tony called Taz "GPA Jones" (for his alledged 3.9 GPA as opposed to Starkz's 4.0), or as the Japanese would have it "GPA Watanabe". The World title street fight learned a lot from the problems with the first match. Firstly, no rules so more mayhem, secondly in the middle of the show, so a fresher crowd and thirdly, the super sick visual of Spike hanging onto Moxley's back. The close up of the nails later on showed them to be blunt as fuck! That's like WAY worse! Imagine those tearing into your flesh. Sheesh! Anyway, the correct ending to put this issue to bed and a little bit of intrigue with Dax acting even more frustrated (and heelish) afterwards. I was thinking, "Hey, maybe Wheeler's about to go to jail for a bit soon?" Ospreay vs Fox had some really nifty stuff and Fox smartly going after Ospreay's hurt pelvic region. The ending was sudden and really nicely done. The main event was really strong in many ways and Timeless Toni's commentary added a lot to it. THIS was more like what I had in mind when Statlander vs Kamille was annonced. Yeah, silly me. Hard fought, but definitive and clean win for Bayne, so she'll make a fine challenger for Toni. After the skirmish, Toni revealed her ideas for Bayne fan fic and while it sounded like not exactly my kind of a thing, if she put a lot of thought and effort into it, it would be rude of me not to at least gloss over it, you know? What? Very entertaining show with things moving along towards Dynasty and for some reason, All In as well. Edited March 23 by Shartnado typo 3 3
HarryArchieGus Posted March 20 Posted March 20 13 hours ago, tbarrie said: I was confused when the world title match started halfway through the show, but I figured by the time the show was over it would be clear why it couldn't have been put in the main event slot. But as it happens, not so much. Anybody have any thoughts? Perhaps it was to reduce post show tears and bellyaches. 1
ExcellenceofAirPollution Posted March 20 Posted March 20 I'm a fair man. Speedball looked great in the 4 way last night. Still a total dork. Didn't like the finish, but now I've got someone else to root against on the PPV. FUCK CANADA! USA USA USA USA!!! 100% TARIFF ON SPEEDBALL!!!! 2 1
Cobra Commander Posted March 20 Posted March 20 I'm sure this has been covered before but Moxley's finisher is both credible-ish, but also it makes guys look like shit losing to that move, if that makes any sense 1
Go2Sleep Posted March 20 Posted March 20 I thought the show structure was really good. At first I wasn't sure about the World title going on in the middle, even if it's a cold program and there's obviously gonna be a fuck finish, but it ended up being a great decision. 4-way was fine, and Davis looked really good as the wrecking ball. The finish was cheap, but it'll lead to another fun cluster match at Dynasty. Mercedes/Billie was good as expected. With the great near-fall, it reminded me a lot of Rollins/Neville (Pac) from about 10 years ago. Hopefully Billie can stay on the main roster. The street fight was there, plus *that* spot. Even though the DR stuff is as cold as the Omaha air, I can't really find much fault with Mox who has played the hand dealt as best he can. His promos have been good the more deranged he's gotten, he's in amazing shape, and he's putting a lot of effort into his matches even though they're doomed by interference finishes every time. The nail spot was way better than this feud deserved. The FTR/Cope drama is possibly less interesting than Cope/DR, but at least that will be back in the midcard. Following that with a palate cleansing Ospreay/Fox sprint was a good idea. One of Fox's better matches in AEW and the crowd was into it. Bayne and Stat just have perfect chemistry. Second banger from those two in a month, and they had the crowd way into it. Glad they got a deserved main event spot. As much as I love Toni, I feel like her comedy on commentary did kind of disservice to the match, but she made up for it with that fiery innuendo-laden post-match promo to send the fans home happy. 1
EVA Posted March 20 Posted March 20 I’m still confused by the decision to abruptly turn Mark Davis so soon after he returned as a face, but he’s been doing great as a thick boy heel. He’s really distinguished his act as something different from what Murder Machines were already doing as the Callis Family heavies. 3
SovietShooter Posted March 20 Posted March 20 1 hour ago, Go2Sleep said: The street fight was there, plus *that* spot. Even though the DR stuff is as cold as the Omaha air, I can't really find much fault with Mox who has played the hand dealt as best he can. His promos have been good the more deranged he's gotten, he's in amazing shape, and he's putting a lot of effort into his matches even though they're doomed by interference finishes every time. The nail spot was way better than this feud deserved. It's funny, there has been a lot of talk on here recently about if Mox/Cope was actually a draw for the PPV, and if Mox is actually over despite the DR stuff. So last night I was keeping an eye on the #AEW hashtag on Bluesky, and during/after the Mox/Cope match, almost everything was universal praise of Mox. Any "negative" comments were along the lines of "that interference sucks, but Mox is the man". Not that this is scientific or anything like that, but I think Mox has more "universal appeal" than perhaps we give him credit for. People seem to believe in his toughness in the same way as Steve Austin, while also expecting Foley-esque insanity. 5 1
Shartnado Posted March 20 Posted March 20 (edited) 7 hours ago, Technico Support said: That being said, what a great match. I gasped at that No WInged Angel. Hah, apparently, I count things differently, as I was like, "wait, is that...a...TWO?...Winged Angel?!?" Edited March 20 by Shartnado a bit of a clarification 1
Ramo2653 Posted March 21 Posted March 21 Guess I'll be the guy who was meh on this week's episode. Didn't care for the multi man match and thought the finish was silly and not in a fun way. Starks/Mone was fun and that ending segment was nuts Mone got her head tucked in time (and the camera angle was high enough that you weren't sure what exactly happened) and the count was perfect in playing with your expectations of "did someone mess up? Oh foot on the rope!" Count me in the group of "nail bat suplex is dumb" and the crowd went mild after the rest of the death riders came back. Good job putting it in the middle though. Main event was good and Toni is killing it as always. I can't imagine what WWE at any point would have said if she brought up this character. It's perfect and would never work anywhere else but in AEW and it's extended universe of partner promotions.
Craig H Posted March 21 Posted March 21 9 hours ago, stuntmanc said: I love AEW so much for all of this. I'll always be a Death match kid at heart, so i love seeing all of this. The added bonus of hopefully eventually giving Cornette a heart attack is just the cherry on top He left out cricket balls, baseballs, hockey pucks, Lego, a spike, fireballs, plastic bags… 3
Kevin Wilson Posted March 21 Posted March 21 3 hours ago, SovietShooter said: It's funny, there has been a lot of talk on here recently about if Mox/Cope was actually a draw for the PPV, and if Mox is actually over despite the DR stuff. So last night I was keeping an eye on the #AEW hashtag on Bluesky, and during/after the Mox/Cope match, almost everything was universal praise of Mox. Any "negative" comments were along the lines of "that interference sucks, but Mox is the man". Not that this is scientific or anything like that, but I think Mox has more "universal appeal" than perhaps we give him credit for. People seem to believe in his toughness in the same way as Steve Austin, while also expecting Foley-esque insanity. I stand by my opinion that fans/people as a general group like Mox, and like Cope, but the storyline itself isn't hot or well liked. Neither are doing any damage to themselves in regards to individual popularity and soon as they move on to the next storyline both will still be popular. This isn't a popularity-killing storyline for either, I'm more curious how long it takes Jericho to recover as I think that's a tougher situation. Mox and Cope are/will be fine. 3
southofheavy Posted March 21 Posted March 21 I like Mox, too, to be honest. So does the fanbase. I don't think anyone wants to boo him. Certainly not like this.
The Natural Posted March 21 Posted March 21 https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/03/ebe5e-17425319833695-1920.jpg?w=1200 Renee Paquette reaction to THAT. 1
The Natural Posted March 21 Posted March 21 https://metro.co.uk/2025/03/20/wrestling-fans-scarred-life-goriest-moment-aew-history-22759003/
HarryArchieGus Posted March 21 Posted March 21 Great night for the ladies! Especially loved Toni Storm capping it off and standing tall - looking like AEW's top star. 'Big Bitch!' 'Strapon', etc. etc. Her way with words soothes me. Bayne-Stat was totally on point. Great win for the Goddess. And thank you Stat! Mone-Starks was exactly the AEWTV in-ring debut (er long awaited return) I was hoping for. Billie is the real deal. Holy shit that was a brutal spot late there. I feel grateful that Mone isn't in a hospital bed right now. Mox-Cope was what it needed to be. That said, I suspect I might be alone in thinking their first was far better. I prefer action in ring to extensive crowd brawling and plunder strikes. I did love the spectacle of the Spike shot. Claudio-Pac have wonderful chemistry - I'd love to see them get a straight tag team run. I liked all the run-ins here, and especially excited to see FTR start the heel turn and inevitable Christian/Cope feud. Ospreay-Fox was exactly the showcase I was hoping for. Fox is such a great hand. The Bandido promo was fine, but AEW could learn from WWE's handling of Penta - let the Spanish fly! Davis-OC-Bailey-Ric was pretty goddamn excellent (for a first fall 4 way). I can't say I loved that goofy finish, but I accept it. Mark Davis looked great in this match. He's slowly building his profile. That quick promo he cut at the start of Collision last week also suggests he can Talk. Mike Bailey continues to defy his many critics. Goofy smiling Speedball 'Is wrestling'. I liked that they opened with the Omaha setting. I'd love to see this production provide more of that, and throughout the show. It's a small, but worthy detail they've always missed. Kudos to the great crowd! Oh, and yeah, Moxley driving 10 hours in shitty conditions to get beaten up and spiked is yet another reason why I'll never join those who monotonously hate on the man. Excellent show. 3
Shartnado Posted March 21 Posted March 21 (edited) None of this has even happened yet, but the prospective match between Mercedes and Athena brings me to a unique dilemma: I don't know which one of them I want to lose MORE? Because on one hand it's "Goddammit, would you please just lose to someone already, and put them over!?!" And on the other hand it's "Well, not HER!!!" This is 100% applicable to both participants. Still, that's one of the highest stakes matches on the entire roster and afterwards, there will be only one of them who can then still make someone new a star once they finally lose. And when I say someone new, I obviously mean HarleyGram or if you have to go with someone with even slightly longer tenure, then obviously Harley Cameron. Edited March 21 by Shartnado Oh, and obviously... 3
stuntmanc Posted March 21 Posted March 21 I know that some people thought with harley/Mercedes, Harley wasn't ready to carry the belt at that moment in time. Mercedes losing to Athena, who has a dominant reign would give Harley even more time to "get ready" so to speak. I'd love to see the Mercedes to Athena to Harley, that is, unless they give Billie her big win over Athena on the AEW stage as opposed to ROH. 2
HarryArchieGus Posted March 21 Posted March 21 13 minutes ago, stuntmanc said: I know that some people thought with harley/Mercedes, Harley wasn't ready to carry the belt at that moment in time. Mercedes losing to Athena, who has a dominant reign would give Harley even more time to "get ready" so to speak. I'd love to see the Mercedes to Athena to Harley, that is, unless they give Billie her big win over Athena on the AEW stage as opposed to ROH. Lots of option with this excellent roster they’ve put together. I’m just hoping we can start getting regular Harley promos again soon. I’m all for the Beauty and the Beast storyline, but let’s get that mask off Harley with a mic in her hand (or Renee’s) pronto.
Shartnado Posted March 21 Posted March 21 (edited) 5 minutes ago, HarryArchieGus said: Lots of option with this excellent roster they’ve put together. I’m just hoping we can start getting regular Harley promos again soon. I’m all for the Beauty and the Beast storyline, but let’s get that mask off Harley with a mic in her hand (or Renee’s) pronto. The only problem with that is that if the mask comes off, then Mortos will immediately lose interest and the story dies...unless that IS the payoff? (Mortos being oddly fascinated by HarleyGram but is repelled by the sight of Harley Cameron). Edited March 21 by Shartnado Maybe? 1
HarryArchieGus Posted March 21 Posted March 21 52 minutes ago, Shartnado said: The only problem with that is that if the mask comes off, then Mortos will immediately lose interest and the story dies...unless that IS the payoff? (Mortos being oddly fascinated by HarleyGram but is repelled by the sight of Harley Cameron). That wasn’t to say I’m not game for a little story. I do wonder if it needs to take up all of Harleys time? She got over with random wacky promos and I’m not sure this Mortos story has compounded that momentum thus far. The first week was not particularly good. Last weeks backstage encounter was amusing and better. I don’t want to be a cliched fan with no patience tho, so let’s see where we get to in the next week or so. 1
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