AxB Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 The best bad take from a WWE-programmed fan I saw was the guy who said they didn't build the main event up enough, because it just came out of nowhere; That there was no angle to build to the match. When it was pointed out that they'd been building to it for months, he said "That's not how you do it, the angles to build the TV main event should happen earlier in the same show". I'm pretty sure that AEW announcing matches a week (or more) before they happen is a pretty big factor in why the shows draw, but OK. If it's all you've ever known, you'll think it's only way to do it, I suppose. 5 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shartnado Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 "That's not how you do it!" As if there was one right way to build a TV (or any) main event (or angle). Priceless and clueless at the same time! Holy shit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf&Subs Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Hey whatever works for Vince & Co. I just was never a fan of busting your nut for one episode of TV. Although to be fair, they do tend to repeat matches for several weeks until they have a “blow-off”(sort of), and you are sick of those guys being together on television. So it’s not like it’s one episode. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eikerir Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, AxB said: The best bad take from a WWE-programmed fan I saw was the guy who said they didn't build the main event up enough, because it just came out of nowhere; That there was no angle to build to the match. When it was pointed out that they'd been building to it for months, he said "That's not how you do it, the angles to build the TV main event should happen earlier in the same show". I'm pretty sure that AEW announcing matches a week (or more) before they happen is a pretty big factor in why the shows draw, but OK. If it's all you've ever known, you'll think it's only way to do it, I suppose. AEW announcing the whole card a week (or more) in advance is one of the things I appreciate the most about them. Even as a kid I found it illogical how WWF/E would come up with the main event for the show during an opening promo or brawl. You mean Godfather vs. Viscera was the original scheduled main event? Edited July 16, 2021 by eikerir 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarrie Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Godfather vs Viscera could be a main event in any arena in the country! 4 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrKothoga Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, The Natural said: I am so ready for a fan made video package set to My Way by Limp Bizkit. "I need to beat you Kenny. I need it more than anything you could ever imagine. There can be only one All Elite Wrestling champion. And that will be, Kenny, Hangman Adam Page." Edited July 16, 2021 by MrKothoga 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shartnado Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) 31 minutes ago, tbarrie said: Godfather vs Viscera could be a main event in any arena in the country! Not "anywhere" , but it has to have been one "somewhere" , right? Papa Shango vs Big Daddy V on the other hand... Edited July 16, 2021 by Shartnado How about this tho? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krone Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, Shartnado said: Not "anywhere" , but it has to have been one "somewhere" , right? Papa Shango vs Big Daddy V on the other hand... Reallllyyyy.... Over Kama Mustafa vs. Mabel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf&Subs Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Mabel ain’t drawing. Now Kiiiing Mabel on the other hand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
For Great Justice Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 28 minutes ago, MrKothoga said: I am so ready for a fan made video package set to My Way by Limp Bizkit. "I need to beat you Kenny. I need it more than anything you could ever imagine. There can be only one All Elite Wrestling champion. And that will be, Kenny, Hangman Adam Page." The sleeper great part of the Austin/Rock build to me is the cutaway to Austin’s locker room earlier in the WMXVII show where he is literally looking himself in the mirror (Austin knowing - but the fans not yet knowing - what he had agreed to do to win). No one ever talks about that, and it’s the sort of nuanced (for wrestling) thing that WWE hasn’t done in forever. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 I wanted to be all AH HA! Mabel vs. Savio Vega, KOTR 1995, but Vince didn't even trust that match to main. And considering the reaction, rightfully so... The main was Bammer/Nash vs. Sid/Tatanka btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoBaltimore Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 7 minutes ago, For Great Justice said: The sleeper great part of the Austin/Rock build to me is the cutaway to Austin’s locker room earlier in the WMXVII show where he is literally looking himself in the mirror (Austin knowing - but the fans not yet knowing - what he had agreed to do to win). No one ever talks about that, and it’s the sort of nuanced (for wrestling) thing that WWE hasn’t done in forever. I noticed that when I saw it again a couple months ago. Definitely not something that's brought up but it adds a very lovely touch to the video and story of the night. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shartnado Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 31 minutes ago, Krone Meltzer said: Reallllyyyy.... Over Kama Mustafa vs. Mabel? I'll offer you Papa Shango vs Mabel and nothing more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 2 hours ago, MrKothoga said: I am so ready for a fan made video package set to My Way by Limp Bizkit. "I need to beat you Kenny. I need it more than anything you could ever imagine. There can be only one All Elite Wrestling champion. And that will be, Kenny, Hangman Adam Page." That was one of the first things I thought of. Part of me wonders if we get some sort of bittersweet ending though. Maybe the Dark Order win the tag titles and they all think it's their night, only for Hangman to lose. Then again, that would be ultra shitty and AEW does things pretty much by the book so I can't see them doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Someone on Reddit is actually working on a My Way video package for Hangman/Omega. They previously did one set to My Sacrifice by Creed for the feud. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krone Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 22 minutes ago, Casey said: Someone on Reddit is actually working on a My Way video package for Hangman/Omega. They previously did one set to My Sacrifice by Creed for the feud. Are you sure that wasn't the "Pandemic Recap" video? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf&Subs Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 God, that is so hackney. Why not do a video based on Sting’s Hero video, but with Hangman inserted. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Krone Meltzer said: Are you sure that wasn't the "Pandemic Recap" video? https://old.reddit.com/r/SquaredCircle/comments/oj5n8j/hangman_adam_pages_aew_story_set_to_my_sacrifice/ One of the most upvoted comments is someone requesting a My Way video, and the OP says he was already considering it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krone Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 13 minutes ago, Casey said: https://old.reddit.com/r/SquaredCircle/comments/oj5n8j/hangman_adam_pages_aew_story_set_to_my_sacrifice/ One of the most upvoted comments is someone requesting a My Way video, and the OP says he was already considering it. Haven't seen this so cheers for sharing! Checking this out now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eikerir Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) It’s weird we all fondly remember in detail the My Way and My Sacrifice video packages from 20 years ago, but can anyone name any another well remembered video from the past 5-10 years or so? (Apart from Daniel Bryan’s “Monster” one)? Edited July 16, 2021 by eikerir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Just now, eikerir said: It’s weird we all fondly remember in detail the My Way and My Sacrifice video packages from 20 years ago, but can anyone name any another well remembered video from the past 5-10 years or so? (Apart from Daniel Bryan’s “Monster” one)? These are the two most memorable, to me, in the last 5-10 years. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxB Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 11 minutes ago, eikerir said: It’s weird we all fondly remember in detail the My Way and My Sacrifice video packages from 20 years ago, but can anyone name any another well remembered video from the past 5-10 years or so? (Apart from Daniel Bryan’s “Monster” one)? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eikerir Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, AxB said: Probably the most memorable in recent times indeed. Edited July 16, 2021 by eikerir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarrie Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 2 hours ago, eikerir said: It’s weird we all fondly remember in detail the My Way and My Sacrifice video packages from 20 years ago, but can anyone name any another well remembered video from the past 5-10 years or so? (Apart from Daniel Bryan’s “Monster” one)? It's a ten years and a few months old, but: 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Dave Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 16 hours ago, AxB said: The best bad take from a WWE-programmed fan I saw was the guy who said they didn't build the main event up enough, because it just came out of nowhere; That there was no angle to build to the match. When it was pointed out that they'd been building to it for months, he said "That's not how you do it, the angles to build the TV main event should happen earlier in the same show". I'm pretty sure that AEW announcing matches a week (or more) before they happen is a pretty big factor in why the shows draw, but OK. If it's all you've ever known, you'll think it's only way to do it, I suppose. I was involved in that convo, too. It boggles the mind. I especially enjoyed the rationale of "well, that's how LOST did it." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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