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CI Wrestling Thread #56

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