Leonidas Posted March 30 Posted March 30 Yeah the crowd wasn't loud for anything, she'll get better reactions in other places. Although one thing AEW doesn't do enough is recap packages for returning/debuting wrestlers. WWE puts them to shame for that. Loved Hayter's Super Hayterade. 2 1
The Natural Posted March 30 Posted March 30 3 hours ago, Leonidas said: Yeah the crowd wasn't loud for anything, she'll get better reactions in other places. Although one thing AEW doesn't do enough is recap packages for returning/debuting wrestlers. WWE puts them to shame for that. Loved Hayter's Super Hayterade. I'm going to miss your Prince John from Robin Hood (1973) but that's a great replacement, the man in the front row wincing at the spiked bat stuck in Jon Moxley's back. I was doing the same. 2
Go2Sleep Posted March 30 Posted March 30 The MVP/Bill exchange was a lack of creativity as much as anything. While letting guys improv in contrast to WWE's overly scripted style is generally good, the biggest shortcoming as AEW has shown several times over the years is when guys get stuck, they fall back on bigoted tropes. IMO, it's on TK and the producers to take a more proactive role and screen out that kind of garbage and work with the wrestlers to replace it with something that can still be witty. That's literally what they're there for. I've also noticed there have been quite a few women's main events in March, which I'm sure is by design. Toni's promos have been extra fiery lately and carrying an otherwise forced "monster of the month" angle. Loved seeing Billie get some more time in a good match with Hayter. I really like the Hayterade 3 that Jamie busted out at the end. Hopefully that sticks as her main finish. 3
HarryArchieGus Posted March 30 Posted March 30 (edited) An outstanding Collision. Timeless Toni, while being great in everything she does, has become AEW's top star. And I'm not sure we're anywhere near the peak of her popularity. Very much enjoyed the opening talkie. I'd still like a reason why Bayne would hang with Ford other than 'ladies associated with Janela, J.' Another awesome Death Riders promo. Mox's interactions with Marina sold her very well. I love Claudio. Jay White-Kevin Knight was a fun showcase. Knight clearly has a ton of potential. Jay needed a Renee there to keep his promo on track. Mone-Renegade/Athena segment was good. Nice debut for Athena - I thought the reaction was good all things considered. Milwaukee was a good energetic crowd, but maybe not the most fervent viewers of the product. Still, there was some excitement from a smaller portion. I liked this week's Deeb/Aminata segment. I'm trying to better understand the style choices of Serena Deeb? Kind of a mid-life crisis sorta thing? Very muched enjoyed Top Flight-Bill/Keith. Bill looked (at times) as he needed here - an actual threat. Keith isn't quite there, but I like his efforts. The Martins looked good here. I liked AR Fox making the save. I also liked the Rush/Action/Wayne/Sabian interaction. This has the potential for a nice round robin feud of young agile teams. It needs to start happening tho. The talking was really good on this show - Cole, Garcia, Hayter, Athena/Billie, Rosa/Stat. Yuta v Dax was excellent. Yuta looked really good here. Confident. I kinda see some things that make me suspect behind the curtain, that he's also under Cope's learning tree. I loved Dax's post match heel antics. Goddamn I've missed heel FTR. Whispers "Bring back Tully!" Hologram-Blake Christian was a fun bout. Nigel nicely put Blake over on commentary. Lee Johnson with a bandana looked so much cooler than he ever has. Interesting pairing with Blake/Lee. Another team for the Lio Rush tag team round robin. Hayter-Starks was a nice main event. I hope they get to run it back like Julia/Queen. The Women's Division is on fucking fire! It may be the best example of AEW's determination to be truly great. This Division has come a long way. LuvAEDub! Edited March 30 by HarryArchieGus 2
Leonidas Posted March 30 Posted March 30 4 hours ago, The Natural said: I'm going to miss your Prince John from Robin Hood (1973) but that's a great replacement, the man in the front row wincing at the spiked bat stuck in Jon Moxley's back. I was doing the same. I think we all were 1
DreamBroken Posted March 31 Posted March 31 Loved all the various women's segments for different feuds throughout Collision. The way Penelope came in to frame on the attack of Toni was awesome, she's been killing it as of late. I mark for Robyn Renegade so I love any time she gets on, which hasn't been as often as of late. One of my top favs. Excited to see potential progress in aligning with Mercedes which was rumored some time ago. I was hoping they wouldn't try to rush Athena/Mercedes onto Dynasty, I don't know if they'll wait to All In as I'd like the most, but I hope to see a nice build up to it. Digging the continuation of the Queen/Serena story, and a fun different main event from Hayter and Billie. 2
Cliff Hanger Posted March 31 Posted March 31 Happy to see Kevin Knight, the man who dumped Exodus Prime in my lap and "forced" me to hold him for chops at my first Inspire show, get paid. I hope he doesn't end up as just another guy they poached from NJPW or TNA and don't actually do anything with. 2
NikoBaltimore Posted March 31 Posted March 31 That Toni segment was damn near perfection. It had doubt, championship integrity, challengers looking strong and some damn good camera work that felt inspired. Penelope kicking into frame should be used in every highlight package for her going forward. What's great about AEW is when things are going great it's wonderful and when things aren't as great in certain elements it's worth riding it out and things works itself out. Happy to see people liking what AEW's doing again and both shows were hits for me. 4
Matt D Posted March 31 Posted March 31 I wrote about Fletcher vs King (also the Athena/Diamante tag): https://segundacaida.blogspot.com/2025/03/aew-five-fingers-of-death-and-friends_31.html?m=1 3
Technico Support Posted March 31 Posted March 31 18 hours ago, DreamBroken said: The way Penelope came in to frame on the attack of Toni was awesome Agreed! That was some A+ camera work. 2
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