EVA Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 We can only hope that the sound of the crowd going insane for “Tommy End” will inspire him to junk this spooky Fiend Malakai Black shit and just be himself. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinit Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, AxB said: If Tommy End's WWE name was Aleister Black, can he actually be called Malachai Black in AEW? Because one of the names is the same, innit? Unless it's pronounced Black but it's spelt Bloch or something. Anyway. Amanda Nunes was there and they mentioned she was a two weight UFC Champion, but they never said anything about how she destroyed Ronda Rousey in a couple of minutes without particularly trying. I think it's actually Malakai Blacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf&Subs Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 1 minute ago, Curt McGirt said: Asked this in the chat but didn't get an answer: Was the Top Team coach the same guy that's been on MLW with Tom Lawlor? Yes, that’s the guy. Who was the guy with Vicki? He looked like Bruce Buffer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarrie Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 6 minutes ago, AxB said: If Tommy End's WWE name was Aleister Black, can he actually be called Malachai Black in AEW? Because one of the names is the same, innit? Well, a trademark can be struck down if it's deemed confusingly similar to an existing trademark. Whether a judge would find "Malachai Black" confusingly similar to "Aleister Black" I have no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Cool. I thought he was a surprisingly good heel doing commentary but that promo blew everyone out of the water. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPBacon Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Dan Lambert playing the part of Jim Cornette was interesting. khan's retort to Cornettes rants was clever if anything. could of condensed it a bit, and not have someone with little to no experience as a wrestling heel try to fill time, but I digress. Lance Archer playing aews version of (ecws) 911 got the reaction I'm assuming they hoped it would get. he fits in that role nicely at least. PA system needs a tweak still, but I'll give them a break since this was the first show on the road in awhile. I'm sure the live audience has no problems hearing the entrance music, but at home, the only song I heard clearly was the Pixies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 16 minutes ago, AxB said: If Tommy End's WWE name was Aleister Black, can he actually be called Malachai Black in AEW? Because one of the names is the same, innit? Unless it's pronounced Black but it's spelt Bloch or something. Anyway. Amanda Nunes was there and they mentioned she was a two weight UFC Champion, but they never said anything about how she destroyed Ronda Rousey in a couple of minutes without particularly trying. Christian was Christian in WWE he’s been Christian Cage in TNA and now AEW. I don’t think it would be any different than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Pretty funny that Black only got to debut tonight because WWE fucked up when they moved him to the main roster and never bothered to change his no-compete clause over to a 90 day one. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf&Subs Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Powerhouse’s entrance theme might be my favorite theme after tonight. He killed Baron Black dead in under a minute. Both Fuego, and Kilynn King we’re on Dark, and they both were the only ones with entrances of the enhancement talent. Probably doesn’t mean their signed, but it’s a good sign at least. The King match was with Yuka BTW. A very sloppy match with the two. The Fuego match was with Hardy, and turned out real fun. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinit Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, Bryan said: Christian was Christian in WWE he’s been Christian Cage in TNA and now AEW. I don’t think it would be any different than that. He was Christian Cage before he was Christian in the WWE, that's why there was no issue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf&Subs Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Bryan said: Christian was Christian in WWE he’s been Christian Cage in TNA and now AEW. I don’t think it would be any different than that. Yeah, but he was Christian Cage prior to the WWF. So he had a leg to stand on there. Did Tommy use “Black” at any point before the WWE? Edited July 8, 2021 by LoneWolf&Subs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web Conn Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 I thought Cody had a better strap match with Jay Lethal in ROH 4 years ago but it wasn’t a bad match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryArchieGus Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) Ross as per usual had some flubs and awkward comments, but he seemed very motivated off the top and it made a difference. Half way through or so the old guy got a bit tired, but he made it thru, dammit! I've decided to become a JR fan because he's going nowhere and he does provide some laughs. Edited July 8, 2021 by HarryArchieGus 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf&Subs Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 So did they sell the lights going out during Cody’s match on commentary? I thought they fucked up, but I’m going to assume that was a tease for later in the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinit Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Just now, LoneWolf&Subs said: So did they sell the lights going out during Cody’s match on commentary? I thought they fucked up, but I’m going to assume that was a tease for later in the night. They said it was probably due to the bad weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.K.o.S. Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 For what it's worth, the correct spelling is "Malakai Black", per a new shirt on the AEW merch site. https://www.shopaew.com/official-apparel/t-shirts/malakai-black-venom-double-sided.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 But is it too similar to the other Jackson brother’s name???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryArchieGus Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) Bangkok Baby Omega promo and segment slayed. The Hangman-Omega build is cruising a long beautifully. So too Darby-Ethan Page. Terrific promo from everybody including Jim. Edited July 8, 2021 by HarryArchieGus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 52 minutes ago, HarryArchieGus said: Ross as per usual had some flubs and awkward comments, but he seemed very motivated off the top and it made a difference. Half way through or so the old guy got a bit tired, but he made it to thru, dammit! I've decided to become a JR fan because he's going nowhere and he does provide some laughs. Tonight he called the mat the "ring floor." 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyld Samurai Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) Pretty sure the reason why they're not rolling with Tommy End is due to the chants that will be coming across on network television. It's a bad look to advertisers if you have "TOMMY.. TOMMY... TOMMY F'N END!" being said on your show every week or every other week. That said... I still hate it. Excalibur pushing the new name was just weird. Edited July 8, 2021 by Wyld Samurai 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jimbo_Tsuruta Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Casey said: But is it too similar to the other Jackson brother’s name???? Malachi Jackson v Matt Jackson v Blackjack Mulligan Hologram triple threat when? Edited July 8, 2021 by Jimbo_Tsuruta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 If the Chanters go with "MA-LA-KAI" instead of "BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK" they'll disappoint me more than usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 19 minutes ago, Jimbo_Tsuruta said: Malakai Black v Matt Jackson v Blackjack Mulligan Hologram triple threat when? We’re talking about Malachi Jackson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Casey said: Pretty funny that Black only got to debut tonight because WWE fucked up when they moved him to the main roster and never bothered to change his no-compete clause over to a 90 day one. I was going to ask if he got it waived, and this is infinitely funnier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyld Samurai Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 The dude that Archer destroyed was more convincing on the mic than 75% of the roster. I'd ask to see if he'd want to be a manager in his vendetta against Archer. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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