AEW Wrestling Discussion Thread

[DrZman]

Loved the triple threat. Did not care for the title match ending and PPV ending in general. Mox w the title and BCC dominating feels so stale already. With ratings constantly going down I don't see how this will do anything but make it drop faster. Hope I'm wrong I'm just not interested in 4th Mox reign and I'm someone that's actually enjoyed his past runs.

[ThatGuyPal]

Does BCC have an erotic-asphyxiation fetish or something? The bag thing looks so cheap and bush league, the neck-chair thing would of been fine since that's why they carted him off anyway put the neck brace on, and he's obv known for neck problems. Have Yuta do that instead of Claudio, remove the bag and the ending is much better

[Jericho]

Moxley AGAIN? Great....Maybe Tony should have been building up new stars or contenders instead of going back to Moxley yet again.

Overall the PPV was just kind of there, nothing overly stood out. The triple threat was fine though. Im a Danielson fan and just think they've misused him a ton while he's been there.

[Gurds]

Originally Posted by Jericho

Moxley AGAIN? Great....Maybe Tony should have been building up new stars or contenders instead of going back to Moxley yet again.

Overall the PPV was just kind of there, nothing overly stood out. The triple threat was fine though. Im a Danielson fan and just think they've misused him a ton while he's been there.

Was Bryan's choice to lose to Mox. Someone of that caliber you give them their wish when if you and the wrestling community don't like the decision.

Fightful has confirmed Bryan Danielson full-time career is over.

The trade reports Danielson specifically wanted to lose to Moxley to end his run.

Although many people wondered if Bryan's interviews were in character regarding his health status, Fightful reports those were all true, and by the time the Moxley match was unfolding, Danielson even had thought he probably shouldn’t have done a couple of those matches leading up to the WrestleDream PPV.

Danielson has legitimately been without a talent contract for a number of months, and Fightful reports that he does not have any additional contracts.

He has been a free agent without additional obligations.

Although he’s told many in interviews and backstage that he doesn’t envision going back to WWE at this time.

The hope within AEW is that he’ll wrestle periodically for them and resume additional duties whenever he’s ready.

Danielson told Fightful that he has to get his neck fixed first, which likely means surgery.

Danielson’s match at AEW All In had been planned since earlier this year, complete with Danielson winning the title.

They also reported Chris Hero was the producer for Bryan vs Swerve at All In. Swerve Strickland was adamant he wanted to tap out to lose to Danielson as opposed to “passing out” or anything else.

Sent from my Pixel 8 Pro using Tapatalk

[ThatGuyPal]

Personally I get Bryan wanting to choose who he loses to and choosing Mox, I think it's just that the majority of fans don't want another Mox run and feel there are more worthy options. AEW is still too new imo for a lot of fans to say "ok this makes sense", for example if Punk happened to face Cena in his final match, people have years of history to go back to and even if he could put over a newer talent it is a logical conclusion to his career. I don't think the BCC story esepecially with Regal leaving is really as historic as AEW may see it that the Mox win is going to be memorable years down the line.

I do wonder where Christian goes from here, it really makes no sense for him to tease cashing in now especially with Luchasaurus legitimately out for TBD, being a heel himself and having to deal with the whole BCC. I almost wonder if somehow he loses it to Darby and Darby is the one to cash in on Mox.

[Jericho]

Originally Posted by Gurds

Was Bryan's choice to lose to Mox. Someone of that caliber you give them their wish when if you and the wrestling community don't like the decision.

Oh I absolutely get that it was Danielson;s choice, but it just didn't come off well IMO. Plus like I said, they misused him a ton during his time there. I get that Bryan is always wanting to put guys over and make them look the best that they can, but at some point Khan should have stepped in and actually made Bryan Champion a year or more ago. This reign felt rushed and just uneventful unfortunately. I don't see any great feuds ahead for Moxley/ Mox/Darby? I don't look forward to the garbage matches that they'd have. But honestly Moxley is so uncoordinated in the ring to me that anyone he faces isnt going to be that great a match.

[mossoholic]

I can't believe I read on one of these popular wrestling websites that someone thinks that Danielson vs Moxley match is a match of the year contender. What a joke. People that liked the WrestleDream ending are the same people that liked the Joker 2 ending. Let's see if it works out for AEW the same way it worked out for Joker 2.

Darby Allin said years ago his dream match was against Danielson on PPV in the Seattle area. That match would have torn the house down. Darby gets his crowning moment after all these years. Danielson gets his moment after the match. Even if Darby dropped the title a week or so later who cares. Can't believe that match and moment got taken away for Jon Moxley.

[packman80]

Originally Posted by mossoholic

I can't believe I read on one of these popular wrestling websites that someone thinks that Danielson vs Moxley match is a match of the year contender. What a joke. People that liked the WrestleDream ending are the same people that liked the Joker 2 ending. Let's see if it works out for AEW the same way it worked out for Joker 2.

Darby Allin said years ago his dream match was against Danielson on PPV in the Seattle area. That match would have torn the house down. Darby gets his crowning moment after all these years. Danielson gets his moment after the match. Even if Darby dropped the title a week or so later who cares. Can't believe that match and moment got taken away for Jon Moxley.

Issue is I think most agree Darby Allin is not a guy who's going to help sell tickets as champ. Big deal it's him and Bryan in their hometown area. While not a big fan of Moxley as champ again he's the bigger name and will help sell more tickets as champ then Darby would.

[ThatGuyPal]

I've come to the conclusion Jericho/Mox are always going to be heavily pushed/hold titles as Tony likely feels indebted to them being two of the first big-name "WWE" guys who chose to go to AEW. He likely believes that really helped them get eyes in the beginning and knowing him is forever grateful. Similar to Hall/Nash always being in the top of the card even when it became burying new guys and old re-hashed storylines.

[mossoholic]

Originally Posted by packman80

Issue is I think most agree Darby Allin is not a guy who's going to help sell tickets as champ. Big deal it's him and Bryan in their hometown area. While not a big fan of Moxley as champ again he's the bigger name and will help sell more tickets as champ then Darby would.

Moxley isn't even a draw in his hometown they run once a year or two. What at this point makes you think Moxley draws? When in the last several years has he helped ratings or attendance? Whether it's Darby or not give someone else a chance. That won't happen because it's not what Tony Khan wants. I honestly believe Tony Khan would rather run AEW the way he wants it, have the majority of people not enjoy the product, and lose money versus having others run it with him, the majority of people like the product, and make money. What have we seen that would make people think differently?

[Jericho]

It was expected, but I was still happy to see Lashley debut last night. Hopefully he's booked strong, because they don't really have anyone on the roster that can match up with Lashley as far as power and wrestling ability. The guy is just a beast

[Cracktoast]

So they really going full Sting vs NWO with Darby even having him drop from the reafters last night ?

Funniest part is he couldn't get the hook undone and even one of the other wrestlers it took him a couple tries helping him. lol

[ThatGuyPal]

I think AEW won this week, they bring in Bobby Lashley, WWE bring in Bubba Ray Dudley, and TNA brings in John Layfield lmfao if AEW brought in the last two and had them working with top guys they'd be absolutely buried lol

[packman80]

Originally Posted by ThatGuyPal

I think AEW won this week, they bring in Bobby Lashley, WWE bring in Bubba Ray Dudley, and TNA brings in John Layfield lmfao if AEW brought in the last two and had them working with top guys they'd be absolutely buried lol

Meh Lashley another old guy who will probably get pushed for a 2-3 months then Tony goes to his next flavor of the month and Lashley is doing mid-card matches.

[packman80]

People ripping on Tony and AEW because AEW lost head to head to NXT on the same night. Which is fair. If your A show can't beat WWE's 3rd show on the same night there is a issue with your show. He needs to give up the pencil. No one wants to keep seeing Moxley as the main guy all the time or trying to push a guy like Orange Cassidy. It seems unless you are a new guy to get pushed for a few months you have to be one of Khan's favorite toys to get a push otherwise you get lost in the bloated roster they have.

[Baraka]

Too much talent with no structure or consistency.

[packman80]

Rumors going around Black finished up with AEW on last show that's why he hugged Cole. Word is his contract ends end of the year and he could be looking to head back to WWE.

[Gurds]

Originally Posted by packman80

Rumors going around Black finished up with AEW on last show that's why he hugged Cole. Word is his contract ends end of the year and he could be looking to head back to WWE.

https://x.com/DrainBamager/status/18...ZPGfSEmsg&s=19

Sent from my Pixel 8 Pro using Tapatalk

[cdub6238]

Originally Posted by Gurds

https://x.com/DrainBamager/status/18...ZPGfSEmsg&s=19

Sent from my Pixel 8 Pro using Tapatalk

I don't believe that! That hack Tony Khan forced him to do that! What a joke!

[packman80]

Kenny Omega "AEW is doing fine and they don't need me so I am going to go over to Japan"

LOL even he does not want to deal with how bad AEW is right now.

[Gurds]

This was incredibly well put together. Lots of good stories going on right now.

https://youtu.be/YO27iwuSNYY?si=6-TWxuu7s79ZHAw4

Sent from my Pixel 8 Pro using Tapatalk

[cdub6238]

Originally Posted by packman80

Kenny Omega "AEW is doing fine and they don't need me so I am going to go over to Japan"

LOL even he does not want to deal with how bad AEW is right now.

And where exactly, in your humble expert opinion, would you slot him in at currently with storylines?

Yeahhh...can't possibly be that as a reason, or wants to knock some rust off before coming g back to national tv...

It's most definitely because he thinks AEW is terrible
..

[JustinVerlander07]

You know you're down bad when you got the Costco guys on your TV and are building him a PPV match. Yikes (I saw this on tiktok, I thought it was sattire)

[Jaypers]

Toni Storm's supposed retirement - work or no?

No mention of it on Dynamite. If it is a work, I expect to see her during Mariah's "championship celebration" at Full Gear. Maybe she'll be repackaged.

[DrZman]

Originally Posted by Jaypers

Toni Storm's supposed retirement - work or no?

No mention of it on Dynamite. If it is a work, I expect to see her during Mariah's "championship celebration" at Full Gear. Maybe she'll be repackaged.

Did you read the statement? There's no way it isn't a work, 100% expect her to come back Saturday.

Gotta say I will buy the show Saturday since I always enjoy AEW PPVs but definitely feels like they have little to no hype right now. The Mox storyline still does nothing for me and love that they needed an already weak challenger in OC to barely beat Yuta w a desperation roll up. I can't recall ever caring less for a AEW title match and that's a bummer.