AEW Wrestling Discussion Thread

[ensbergcollecto]

so as someone who has pretty much all the streaming channels but no cable channels, is there any way to watch aew? (sorry if it is an obvious answer)

[pjrussell]

Originally Posted by ensbergcollecto

so as someone who has pretty much all the streaming channels but no cable channels, is there any way to watch aew? (sorry if it is an obvious answer)

I don't have cable but I have Sling TV which I mainly got for NFL. It's like $35 a month for the package I have.

[Jericho]

Definitely agree with the person who said it was slow this week. And I assume you will be seeing more interviews and backstage things, because they have another show to promote and set things up for. I do think that Dynamite is always going to be the A show obviously so they have to be careful or not changing it too much.

The whole Jericho/MJF thing that has gone on for months is hopefully over now, especially after those 5 awful matches Jericho had. Painful to see Jericho in there at times trying to do things he always used to do and struggling to do them now.

Not sure why they're having a Tag Team Eliminator tournament when they supposedly go by rankings. But if they're having it, why aren't Santana & Ortiz in this thing? Or FTR (Unless one of them is injured still)

And its happening.....Big Show back in the ring LOL What a waste.

Sammy getting a great ovation was good to see. His match with Spears was ok, but they let Spears kick out of far too much.

Sting going through the table at this point is just not needed, he obviously was ok with it, but not worth the risk with his injury issues.

[DonrussDean]

Originally Posted by cdub6238

I both agree and disagree.

It "seemed" like less matches, but to be honest at .most it was 1 less match than usual.

There did seem to be a lot more segments...however I didnt mind, as they all seemed important to set up matches/storylines for either Friday Rampage or the next PPV.

Maybe due to me recording and then watching so I can ffwd through commercials, but I didnt find it slow or boring g or anything..it seemed to flow perfectly fine to me.

I said it after Rampage, and odds are I might be called a homer...but this freaking live crowd and energy is what makes it all the more enjoyable and something WWE is SORELY lacking and why it seems like such a chore to get through SD or RAW each week.

I mean jesus...the pop for Sting no selling the table...all through Hometown Sammy's match...eating up every spot and false finish for Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus...the Thunder Rosa pop...and I dont care if there were cue cards or people reading off their phones, the pops for Jericho and the whole damn audience singing him to the ring was surreal

Can't imagine the decibel level it will reach on Friday when that song hits...

I don't mind segments, but these IMO weren't very good. The Brain Cage/Taz thing needs too end. Let them move on from it. That is now the second time after they put the belt on Starks they made him look like a total wimp running away 30 seconds into the promo.

The Jade being that bitch is cringe worthy, she is on promos to much for wrestling once every two months it seems.

Andrade seems like he is going to be the next one to have weekly promos and mic segments, but wrestle once every other month.

The matches last night weren't the best either. Young Bucks matches are so predictable. They really need to just move on from them having the belts, I thought last night was a great opportunity for AEW to put gold on Jungle Boy, but again it turned into a 7 on 2 match, so predictable.

Red Velvet does nothing for me. People like Conti and now it seems Shida are being buried for her. She is basically a jobber. She has lost to Brit twice, got destroyed by Jade, and now will be destroyed by Jamie Hayter. They act like she is a top competitor in that division but she really isn't. She will never have the belt.

The ME was decent, they had the right guy winning, but the way it ended was boring IMO. They again need to move on from this story, and just retire Jericho. As great he has ben, he has been really slow in the ring the last year.

Next week, unless they are leading to a new 4 horsemen, Arn Anderson kid vs Malachi Black makes no sense at all. Another boring storyline.

And speaking of boring stories, any story that has QT in it is just awful. Him vs Paul Wright at a PPV is just blah IMO.

AWE don't need to hit it out of the part every week, but last night IMO was not one of their best shows. I just hope they learn how to get better matches with two shows now, it seems Dynamite matches have suffered lately.

[pjrussell]

Originally Posted by Jericho

Definitely agree with the person who said it was slow this week. And I assume you will be seeing more interviews and backstage things, because they have another show to promote and set things up for. I do think that Dynamite is always going to be the A show obviously so they have to be careful or not changing it too much.

The whole Jericho/MJF thing that has gone on for months is hopefully over now, especially after those 5 awful matches Jericho had. Painful to see Jericho in there at times trying to do things he always used to do and struggling to do them now.

Not sure why they're having a Tag Team Eliminator tournament when they supposedly go by rankings. But if they're having it, why aren't Santana & Ortiz in this thing? Or FTR (Unless one of them is injured still)

And its happening.....Big Show back in the ring LOL What a waste.

Sammy getting a great ovation was good to see. His match with Spears was ok, but they let Spears kick out of far too much.

Sting going through the table at this point is just not needed, he obviously was ok with it, but not worth the risk with his injury issues.

It's literally the top 4 ranked teams. And yes one of FTR is still hurt(Cash?)

[chiefsncards275]

Going though a table isn’t as painful as you would think. Sting could be 85 and still took that bump. Honestly that was the highlight of the show for me. Love the rare no-sells that pops a crowd like that.


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[duwal]

Originally Posted by chiefsncards275

Going though a table isn’t as painful as you would think. Sting could be 85 and still took that bump. Honestly that was the highlight of the show for me. Love the rare no-sells that pops a crowd like that.

Especially when it is from someone that has such a history of mystique like Sting

[cdub6238]

Originally Posted by DonrussDean

I don't mind segments, but these IMO weren't very good. The Brain Cage/Taz thing needs too end. Let them move on from it. That is now the second time after they put the belt on Starks they made him look like a total wimp running away 30 seconds into the promo.

The Jade being that bitch is cringe worthy, she is on promos to much for wrestling once every two months it seems.

Andrade seems like he is going to be the next one to have weekly promos and mic segments, but wrestle once every other month.

The matches last night weren't the best either. Young Bucks matches are so predictable. They really need to just move on from them having the belts, I thought last night was a great opportunity for AEW to put gold on Jungle Boy, but again it turned into a 7 on 2 match, so predictable.

Red Velvet does nothing for me. People like Conti and now it seems Shida are being buried for her. She is basically a jobber. She has lost to Brit twice, got destroyed by Jade, and now will be destroyed by Jamie Hayter. They act like she is a top competitor in that division but she really isn't. She will never have the belt.

The ME was decent, they had the right guy winning, but the way it ended was boring IMO. They again need to move on from this story, and just retire Jericho. As great he has ben, he has been really slow in the ring the last year.

Next week, unless they are leading to a new 4 horsemen, Arn Anderson kid vs Malachi Black makes no sense at all. Another boring storyline.

And speaking of boring stories, any story that has QT in it is just awful. Him vs Paul Wright at a PPV is just blah IMO.

AWE don't need to hit it out of the part every week, but last night IMO was not one of their best shows. I just hope they learn how to get better matches with two shows now, it seems Dynamite matches have suffered lately.

Again, agree and disagree lol

Agree, some of the segments were meh.

Didnt necessarily need the Cage/Callis bit, but understood why and led to later in the show at least

The Lambert MMA heel segment started good, he cuts a good old school heel promo, but then Archer comes out and gets jumped and...And that was it lol kinda weird
I agree with you about Red Velvet, not thats shes terrible, but definitely still raw. But i have no issue with the backstage segment or Hayter destroying her.

I thought it was great to see Not Big show, and see him excited. But i think that segment went way to long, and even though it popped the crowd, definitely didn't need to see his ass lol


Agree on both Cargill and Starks. Cargill runs the same promo every time it seems. And the Starks segment was like Archer earlier. Cage gets better of Hobbs, everyone runs off, and thats it?
Disagree about the matches though. Thought they were all solid for what they were.

2.0 is impressing me more and more and sadly never got to shine in NXT. I do think Darby tries to kill himself in damn near every match though.

Only meh match was the womens, but, apparently Ford had to wrestle in street clothes because her luggage was lost, so not sure if that made it worse.

I was fine with the ME ending, since MJF had been working the arm all match and he had Salt of the Earth on for a minute before Jericho tapped

[pjrussell]

Originally Posted by cdub6238

Again, agree and disagree lol

Agree, some of the segments were meh.

Didnt necessarily need the Cage/Callis bit, but understood why and led to later in the show at least

The Lambert MMA heel segment started good, he cuts a good old school heel promo, but then Archer comes out and gets jumped and...And that was it lol kinda weird
I agree with you about Red Velvet, not thats shes terrible, but definitely still raw. But i have no issue with the backstage segment or Hayter destroying her.

I thought it was great to see Not Big show, and see him excited. But i think that segment went way to long, and even though it popped the crowd, definitely didn't need to see his ass lol


Agree on both Cargill and Starks. Cargill runs the same promo every time it seems. And the Starks segment was like Archer earlier. Cage gets better of Hobbs, everyone runs off, and thats it?
Disagree about the matches though. Thought they were all solid for what they were.

2.0 is impressing me more and more and sadly never got to shine in NXT. I do think Darby tries to kill himself in damn near every match though.

Only meh match was the womens, but, apparently Ford had to wrestle in street clothes because her luggage was lost, so not sure if that made it worse.

I was fine with the ME ending, since MJF had been working the arm all match and he had Salt of the Earth on for a minute before Jericho tapped

Agree with all of this. I enjoyed all the matches. I thought Jericho looked better than I've seen him. His Lionsault was smooth.

Rosa/ Ford I thought was good but short. And it's going to be a shame that Hogan will most likely lose to Jade. She needs a win and I'd rather see Hogan get a push than Velvet.

Super pumped for Rampage just to see the views it gets.

[bblair_2002]

Originally Posted by ensbergcollecto

so as someone who has pretty much all the streaming channels but no cable channels, is there any way to watch aew? (sorry if it is an obvious answer)

Youtube has episodes the day after they air. Just search AEW Dark,AEW Dynamite or AEW Rampage and you'll find something.

[Kingofkings1281]

Can’t wait for Punk tonight. The pop is going to be insane.

[brothertona]

They better hope Punk shows up, the hype around the last event and it being Christian was brutal.

[packman80]

If Punk is coming to AEW how long does he stay before he gets bored or does not get his way and quits? Have no interest in this guy for how's he's treated and walked over others

[Kingofkings1281]

Originally Posted by brothertona

They better hope Punk shows up, the hype around the last event and it being Christian was brutal.

It’s called the “First Dance”, he posted the “Dark Knight Returns” picture on his Instagram, Khan said no one will be disappointed tonight, they’re having a presser afterwards, multiple talents from backstage calling it a special night and quoting his song lyrics, etc.

I’d say this is a lock.

[chiefsncards275]

Originally Posted by Kingofkings1281

It’s called the “First Dance”, he posted the “Dark Knight Returns” picture on his Instagram, Khan said no one will be disappointed tonight, they’re having a presser afterwards, multiple talents from backstage calling it a special night and quoting his song lyrics, etc.

I’d say this is a lock.

I’d bet my life savings he shows up. Anyone who thinks differently is just in denial at this point.


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[DonrussDean]

CM Punk!!

[Gurds]

I have goosebumps, lfg!!!!!!!!

[cdub6238]

Just as everyone thought..that place came unglued!!

What an epic moment, especially seeing Punk emotional as well

[Jaypers]

Look in my eyes, what do you see?

Wow.

[cdub6238]

Shots fired!!

[Gurds]

God damn that was so good. So hyped!.

[DonrussDean]

Punk vs Darby at All Out.. sign me up

[chiefsncards275]

Everything about that was amazing


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[Jaypers]

Greatest moment in AEW's young history so far? I'd say so.

[Brobocop]

I might have to start watching AEW. They seem to have the talent needed to really compete with the WWE and give an older fan like me something to get invested in.


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