CI Wrestling Thread #56

[WeWant9]

I’ve really enjoyed AEW lately. The shows seems to have much better pacing from start to finish. The goofy stuff, which is still there, has at least been cut down. I know having crowds back has helped tremendously, but the booking seems way better now.

I usually don’t mind Excalibur, but damn he was annoying last night. Constantly cutting Punk off it seeemed to yell a random move’s name. There were times Punk came off annoyed by it.

Also, who would’ve called that in 2021 Punk would be on commentary for a Colt match.

 

[Fast3ddy]

I’ve really enjoyed AEW lately. The shows seems to have much better pacing from start to finish. The goofy stuff, which is still there, has at least been cut down. I know having crowds back has helped tremendously, but the booking seems way better now.

I usually don’t mind Excalibur, but damn he was annoying last night. Constantly cutting Punk off it seeemed to yell a random move’s name. There were times Punk came off annoyed by it.

Also, who would’ve called that in 2021 Punk would be on commentary for a Colt match.

Perhaps the rumors are true then and the EVPs are just titles now and nothing more.

 

[Wesley91581]

I’ve really enjoyed AEW lately. The shows seems to have much better pacing from start to finish. The goofy stuff, which is still there, has at least been cut down. I know having crowds back has helped tremendously, but the booking seems way better now.

I usually don’t mind Excalibur, but damn he was annoying last night. Constantly cutting Punk off it seeemed to yell a random move’s name. There were times Punk came off annoyed by it.

Also, who would’ve called that in 2021 Punk would be on commentary for a Colt match.

Ya I’ve heard that’s the biggest complaint about Excalibur - just screaming random moves names out loud - he needs to tone it down a bit or just gonna sound like a mark broadcaster

 

[WeWant9]

Perhaps the rumors are true then and the EVPs are just titles now and nothing more.

I don’t know what it is, but I hope they keep it going in that direction.

Saw someone describe Grand Slam as AEW showcasing their top names, and last night was them presenting their young, upcoming talents. They got some momentum going right now, and I’m excited as a fan.

 

[Wesley91581]

Welp here we go

 

[Lexie's Dad]

Fish would be great for AEW in a player-coach role. He may have a little left to give in the ring, but he could be a great influence on the young guys. Really surprised NXT didn't keep him for that exact reason.

 

[MegaBlue05]

Really enjoyed Dynamite outside of the 437-man tag match. I’m not a fan of tag matches that feature more than 6 wresters. Too many people, too many group gymnastics spots for my liking.

As a wrestling fan, I’m excited to see where AEW is going. Meanwhile, the other company seems to get worse and more stale by the week.

 

[UKWildcatT]

Someone asked why I haven’t been doing the art.

Because I nearly died From. Covid. Last week. Still recovering .

 

[WildcatFan1982]

well I'm glad you are getting better and hope for the best. But stay away from the bolivian BBQ

 

[Nbacats]

Welp here we go

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Wouldn’t mind seeing Fish, O’Reilly, and Strong jump to AEW and let Cole lead his own stable again. He should be in the world title picture but he never will as long as Kenny is heading up The Elite

 

[Wesley91581]

Wouldn’t mind seeing Fish, O’Reilly, and Strong jump to AEW and let Cole lead his own stable again. He should be in the world title picture but he never will as long as Kenny is heading up The Elite

Yup I can see KOR leaving but Strong has that new diamond mine stable so he might stick around

 

[Wesley91581]

Also one thing that got Britt over was that match she had all that blood - kind of an iconic picture like when Becky lynch was bleeding that took her to a whole new level.

 

[K-mac18]

Looking forward to Dark Side Of The Ring tonight with FMW and Onita.

 

[Fast3ddy]

Looking forward to Dark Side Of The Ring tonight with FMW and Onita.

Yeah until we find out that Onita was sexually assaulted someone or beat the gays. This show has become a way to ruin my childhood memories of wrestling

 

[K-mac18]

Well I hadn't thought of it that way but that does seem to be the case doesn't it.

 

[TheExhaustedOne]

Few things from last night.

Arn Anderson’s promo was badass. Made it cooler that I could see him doing it. The anti gun people got all hot with the “I’d pull out my glock and blow his brains all over the sidewalk” line. 😂

When Jungle Boy hit the over the top Rana, CM Punk let out a long and loud WHATTTTTT A MANEUVERRRRERR! Got a chuckle from that.

Also punk posted this today. He never mentioned Cabana last night, I hope this isn’t a reference to him and they’re still at odds.

 

[K-mac18]

It's great seeing Terry Funk on this Dark Side Of The Ring Episode. Had to turn the Bengals off.

 

[TheExhaustedOne]

Btw did anyone watch Rhodes To The Top? I saw one of the reruns a couple hours later. I loved all the behind the scenes stuff at AEW. About half the show was that stuff which was very entertaining. I do wonder if the stuff about Red Velvet being pissed about how hard Jade slapped her was legit or for the show.

On the flip side, the Cody/brandy family stuff was less interesting. It’s ashame he’s never with the Elite guys anymore. If they were on the show and gave it a BTE 2018 vibe it would be so much better.

Brandy wanting to come back and be women’s champ sounded terrible. And I don’t know if Cody is still into wrestling like he was a few years ago. Some things he said made it seem like he was 100% in it but other things made it seem like he’s ready to move on to acting/politics.

 

[K-mac18]

I have it recorded will probably check it out this weekend.
I wonder how much truth there is in some of Arn Anderson's promos about him going Hollywood.

By the way Dynamite did 1,152,000 viewers and a .45 in the 18-49. Number one in the demo again.

 

[Wesley91581]

Btw did anyone watch Rhodes To The Top? I saw one of the reruns a couple hours later. I loved all the behind the scenes stuff at AEW. About half the show was that stuff which was very entertaining. I do wonder if the stuff about Red Velvet being pissed about how hard Jade slapped her was legit or for the show.

On the flip side, the Cody/brandy family stuff was less interesting. It’s ashame he’s never with the Elite guys anymore. If they were on the show and gave it a BTE 2018 vibe it would be so much better.

Brandy wanting to come back and be women’s champ sounded terrible. And I don’t know if Cody is still into wrestling like he was a few years ago. Some things he said made it seem like he was 100% in it but other things made it seem like he’s ready to move on to acting/politics.

Interesting that Cody is becoming the type of person he used to make fun of now that he has the opportunity (acting/part time wrestler/etc)

 

[WildcatFan1982]

Hearing Sabu talk and not just point up is sort of weird.

 

[Glenn's take]

Hearing Sabu talk and not just point up is sort of weird.

It is weird. I always thought he didn't talk because he didn't speak the language. He talks like an English teacher.

 

[Wesley91581]

Well okay then

 

[Lexie's Dad]

I finally watched "You Can't Kill David Arquette" yesterday.
A) His ability to attract gorgeous brunette women is incredible.
B) I respect the hell out of him making the effort to train and work independent shows.
C) Nick Gage is trash.

 

[TheExhaustedOne]

Impacts new belt looks pretty similar to the AEW title.

 

[WildcatFan1982]

WWE needs to drop the Saudi shows for multiple reasons. But they are having a 3 way match with Becky, Sasha, and Bianca Belair. Covering up Becky and Sasha is just criminal. And Bianca too but she is a Vol so she loses points

 

[Glenn's take]

WWE needs to drop the Saudi shows for multiple reasons. But they are having a 3 way match with Becky, Sasha, and Bianca Belair. Covering up Becky and Sasha is just criminal. And Bianca too but she is a Vol so she loses points

Bianca is hot as hell when she is toned down. I don't care for the hair or glitter lipstick at all.

 

[WildcatFan1982]

I worry she'll wrap her hair around me like an anaconda

 

[Fast3ddy]

I worry she'll wrap her hair around me like an anaconda

Do you have buns? Cause her andaconda don’t want none, unless you got buns son.

 

[WildcatFan1982]

Well honestly I am overweight but when I look in the mirror my butt looks rather flat.

 

[Wesley91581]

 

[WildcatFan1982]

Are we going to get a repeat of that South Park episode where they said s*^& like 300 times?

 

[WildcatFan1982]

also. Obviously I have not seen it, but word is that the Bryan Danielson / Nick Jackson match tonight is awesome.

 

[Wesley91581]

I think Daniel Bryan could have a 5 star match with a rag doll - people have quickly forgotten how great he is.

 

[WildcatFan1982]

the only time I've seen him in person was a tag with him and Nigel against Morishima and Marufuji

 

[Col. Angus]

Yeah until we find out that Onita was sexually assaulted someone or beat the gays. This show has become a way to ruin my childhood memories of wrestling

I know it’s great isn’t it 😃

 

[Lexie's Dad]

Are we going to get a repeat of that South Park episode where they said s*^& like 300 times?

I tried to post a clip of Garrison's "Ishy Ishy Gaf Gaf" song earlier, but YouTube didn't allow it.

 

[K-mac18]

The last IWA Mid-South show I went to was the Ted Petty tourney. Maybe top to bottom the best collection of wrestlers I can remember for an Indy show.
Anyway the finals was Danielson vs. Samoa Joe vs AJ Styles with AJ winning.

They are having their 25th Anniversary shows this weekend. That’s crazy.

 

[billCgmx]

Smackdown has been on one hour and we have had one match. Oh, and Beth Phoenix would rather go grocery shopping than watch Smackdown.

 

[Wesley91581]

Hit Row going to Smackdown - are they ready for the big time?