The Natural Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodzillaPerez Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 (edited) I think that was my favorite match in AEW history and my MOTY. I'll have to watch Cody vs Dustin again to confirm. Rest of the show was great. Wardlow turning on MJF is going to rule. Serena Deeb should be champ and Dante Martin is a star. Plus the announcements of the upcoming Rampage and Dynamites had me really looking forward to the next few weeks. That was as close to a perfect 2 hour wrestling program as I've seen in quite some time. It's so nice ending a show being excited for the future. AEW has made wrestling so much better. Edited December 16, 2021 by GodzillaPerez 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stefanie Without Stefanie Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 If you had gone back three years and told me "Hangman Page is going to go to an hour draw with Bryan Danielson and not look out of place one bit", I would've thought you were bananas. And yet, it happened, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I hope folks don't lose how much tonight was about Hangman too. What a performance by that guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, John E. Dynamite said: Somewhere there's an Owen Hart Cup with Steen's name on it being melted down into a basin for Tony to cry in. Deep cut. But also how I feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stefanie Without Stefanie Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Oh, and three Hikaru Shida vs Serena Deeb matches are not enough. A best of 47, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E. Dynamite Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Just now, L_W_P said: While I love the idea of more matches going to the draw, where do you go from here with Bryan v Page if not an immediate rematch? Page sending Bryan to the 'back of the line' would look heelish, while Bryan doing anything but fighting for the title would feel like filler until he gets his rematch. A heely-er heel jumps the line, turning Danielson back to face. Omega/Danielson didn't result in a rematch. Sounds like the obvious pro wrestling answer to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, L_W_P said: While I love the idea of more matches going to the draw, where do you go from here with Bryan v Page if not an immediate rematch? Yeah, I'm interested with where it goes from here too. It feels like holding off until the PPV is a bridge too far, but that's where it should happen. I'm fine with whatever they do and more than happy if we get to see these fuckers go another 60. I feel like this had more old school psychology with the limb work than Omega/Danielson but I liked the urgency in the latter. I don't think I could pick between the two, I enjoyed them both immensely. The crowd in NYC was also on another level too. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinit Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 I said earlier today that Hangman had to beat Dragon tonight. I was wrong. THAT WAS FUCKING AMAZEBALLS. Do it one more time for the TBS debut! Shida/Deeb was phenomenal as well. Just so great. Could see them wrestle every week. Another super fun, super easy to enjoy 2 hours of pro wres 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Jiji said: Yeah, I'm interested with where it goes from here too. It feels like holding off until the PPV is a bridge too far, but that's where it should happen. I'm fine with whatever they do and more than happy if we get to see these fuckers go another 60. I feel like this had more old school psychology with the limb work than Omega/Danielson but I liked the urgency in the latter. I don't think I could pick between the two, I enjoyed them both immensely. The crowd in NYC was also on another level too. Yeah, it's a tough call between those two for MOTY. Both *****. Went with Bryan Danielson vs. Kenny Omega as it was a dream match that delivered and featuring the in ring debut of Danielson. Edited December 16, 2021 by The Natural Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 16 minutes ago, Matt D said: Ok. I got the memo. The “Winter is Coming” branding is about Sting and not debuts. …and if they were going to punt on Dragon/Page, that was a hell of a punt. Randall Cunningham approved. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L_W_P Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, John E. Dynamite said: A heely-er heel jumps the line, turning Danielson back to face. Omega/Danielson didn't result in a rematch. Sounds like the obvious pro wrestling answer to me. Bryan calling for a rematch, only to be stomped by Miro would be perfectly fine with me. Run that back while Hangman defends against... someone? Could they do a one off, champion v champion match with Sammy? Can Black or Andrade step into a title program? Let's be honest, AEW have 1000 stories to tell and main event matchups in reserve, that we can sit back and just enjoy this stuff. I'm super keen to see what'snext! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
For Great Justice Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 The sell of the arm off the table spot was so good by all three men involved that I was convinced Hangman broke it right then and there and was expecting the ref to end it 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinit Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, Pete said: Randall Cunningham approved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamBroken Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 I was thinking going in with only 4 matches and one being a Wardlow squash that we might get a broadway, then seeing Hangman/Bryan was opening confirmed it. Though I did start to think Hangman was gonna pull the win in the final minute. as I wasn't certain they'd have a draw as Hangman's first defense. All time epic match regardless that was pretty much perfect. Loved it and a very memorable way to kick off a show and give it a different feel right off the bat. Shida/Serena was awesome as expected. Two of my absolute favorites. Thought Punk would interfere to cost MJF his ring but it went the other way with interference costing Dante. Love how so much continues to get set up for future shows with Holiday Bash, New Years/TNT Finale, TBS Premiere, Battle of the Belts, etc.. and even Rampage which looks like a fun lineup with a 10 man, 8 man, and submissions match. Punk/MJF made for a logical add to Sting/Darby vs FTR match since the regular tag already happened. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 From his post All Out media availability: Quote You got me, and Darby, and Sting in a ring, and it’s legitimately three different generations and the knowledge of wealth he brings. It’s a bucket list item now. I think, for sure, down the line, we’re probably going to tag. That feels like there’s something there. https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/09/cm-punk-talks-potential-dream-match-with-sting/ Coolcoolcool 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 (edited) Off the top of my head, Bryan Danielson 60 minutes Broadway matches: Bryan Danielson vs. Samoa Joe. ROH, 2006. Bryan Danielson vs. Nigel McGuinness. ROH, 2006. Bryan Danielson vs. Colt Cabana. ROH, 2006. Bryan Danielson vs. Adam Page. AEW, 2021. Long Bryan Danielson matches, 40+ minutes: Bryan Danielson vs. Paul London. ROH, 2003. Bryan Danielson vs. Austin Aries. ROH, 2004. Bryan Danielson vs. Roderick Strong X2. ROH 2005. Bryan Danielson vs. Roderick Strong. ROH, 2006. Daniel Bryan in the Greatest Royal Rumble. WWE, 2018. Daniel Bryan vs. AJ Styles. WWE, 2020. Edited December 16, 2021 by The Natural Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryArchieGus Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Hangman’s bump off the top rope onto outside Lip of the ring followed by Danielson destroying his shoulder on the post was absolutely brutal. And did Taz say he squared off with Justin Liger? I’d like to have a look at that tape 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, HarryArchieGus said: Hangman’s bump off the top rope onto outside Lip of the ring followed by Danielson destroying his shoulder on the post was absolutely brutal. And did Taz say he squared off with Justin Liger? I’d like to have a look at that tape Here it be: Enjoy! Edited December 16, 2021 by The Natural Misread post. 03:57am will do that to you. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, HarryArchieGus said: And did Taz say he squared off with Justin Liger? I’d like to have a look at that tape Yeah, I had no idea they squared up but it's far from peak Taz, sadly. 15.11.1992: Jushin Thunder Liger defeats Tazmaniac (8:02) NJPW Wrestling Scramble 1992 - Day 5. Courtesy of Cagematch of course. There was a tag leading up to the singles with Pegasus Kid and Samurai thrown in the mix. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopus Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Loved Hangman repeatedly catching Danielson in the air and using his power to change momentum. Eventually Hangman goes for the counter again and Danielson is ready to land on his feet with a German Suplex. Around that moment Danielson Danielson kicks the post and Hangman uses his resourcefulness to now Target the leg. Hangman came across like a champ. I was in the Hangman needed to win camp, but I feel puts him across as someone truly special. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinit Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 On Twitter it looked like our friend Rob Naylor had some pretty sweet seats tonight, and had a DVDVR reunion with goodhelmet and mookieghana. Pretty cool. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 I just got home from work. I can't wait to settle in and enjoy the show. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 (edited) Did anybody else catch Bryan Danielson doing the Jumping Jacks while selling the injured leg? That's selling and keeping in character as Dickhead Danielson who still wanted to do them even with the bad leg. The GOAT. Edited December 16, 2021 by The Natural 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Nice Guy Eddie said: I just got home from work. I can't wait to settle in and enjoy the show. In for a treat, pal! Same for SturmRCF but I won't tag him so he's not spoiled. Edited December 16, 2021 by The Natural 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E. Dynamite Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 (edited) 57 minutes ago, christopher.annino said: Is that what that was, Brody King? If so, RAD... But Black and Swerve Strickland also hinted recently at a relationship. Maybe add Ember Moon... Looks like bodyslam.net is reporting that Brody King has indeed signed with AEW. He's been working with Black in PWG and this just makes all the sense in the world. I look forward to the war they will wage against the Blondes + all other preps until Malakai is eventually ousted by, I dunno, Robin Tunney. Stiff as a Hansen, light as a Kamala... When the RoH news broke I was saying Brody and Rok-C need to be the first two talents AEW chases. Halfway there, baby! Edited December 16, 2021 by John E. Dynamite 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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