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Post by jackref on Apr 19, 2024 21:44:34 GMT -6
Jinder will be back once the Saudi investment team hears about this!
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Post by jackref on Apr 19, 2024 10:32:21 GMT -6
Its not at all like Succession. More like the Beverly Hillbillies.
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Post by jackref on Apr 18, 2024 14:06:24 GMT -6
Hopefully he unifies all the ROH/AEW titles and stops with the two promotions all together.
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Post by jackref on Apr 18, 2024 8:26:03 GMT -6
I'll reverse my previous statement on Moxley. He can still draw and I hope he evolves his character away from the ultra strong style and bleeding every match. I think him and Jay White would be a good feud for both of them.
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Post by jackref on Apr 18, 2024 8:20:51 GMT -6
I agree with Peeps. I don't understand why Tony let himself be clowned in the opening of that EVP segment - just stop being on camera please.
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Post by jackref on Apr 18, 2024 8:18:18 GMT -6
I hope not. If so they would have been taken away by DCFS for the absolute filth he lives in.
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Post by jackref on Apr 17, 2024 10:45:31 GMT -6
The big problem IMO is that the idea of "wouldn't this be a cool dream match" booking has kind of lost its luster. At least for me. They need a big time angle that can carry them for months. MJF and Cole could be that if both can stay healthy long enough to do it. Kenny and Okada could do it if Kenny is ever up to it again. Maybe Ospreay and Okada? This got me thinking way too much last night. Ospreay and Okada are definite draws and a feud between them would definitely make money. Kenny and MJF when healthy are also money draws. Edge is kind of. I really don't think he was as much of a crossover impact as AEW hoped for. I think Switchblade can be but they killed his immediate heat with this long drawn out feud with the Trios nonsense. He is a star they need to push. Cole - maybe. He has shown glimpses but health and always having to be with his buddies are concerning. FTR is a definite draw. Pac I think is too. Samoa Joe definitely, but I really don't understand who I am supposed to be rooting for in this heel vs heel feud with Swerve. Oh and Toni Storm is $$$ Other than that list, I am not sure who else can be built on, especially long term. Don't say Danielson or Moxley because the shelf life on the former is limited and the latter is quite boring and they already tried with him as top dog and it didn't really get them anywhere. That's not to say there isn't talent in the locker room because there is. But not any that is going to really move the meter. Tony needs to sign immediate impact type guys/gals (sorry not MCMG goofs) or really focus on developing meaningful feuds with his top 10 roster spots. He has done so much in 5 years and I want to see this another 5 or more but he has got to start thinking bigger and delegate. Also hire some real business minded EVPs. I think a tough look has to be given to ROH too. Can you keep that going separate and keep spending money on it that takes away from money you could be putting into AEW?
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Post by jackref on Apr 16, 2024 18:05:57 GMT -6
Motor City Machine Guns expected to be signing soon. The Guns can still go not just as a team but as singles. You could get both out of Sabin & Shelley. I’d far more prefer a team like them over the Hardys. They’ll be a fun signing See this is a great example. What in the world does this do for your business to sign them? They are not a draw outside of the 200 people who remember them from their heyday in TNA almost 20 years ago! It makes zero sense to do this instead of signing someone who can make you money OR use that air time for your homegrown or "pillar" talent. It's not a fun signing, it is a horrible business decision. It's not like they don't have a dozen of those two guys on the roster already.
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Post by jackref on Apr 16, 2024 5:46:15 GMT -6
Just a placeholder
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Post by jackref on Apr 15, 2024 7:23:40 GMT -6
Finished Fallout last night. Outstanding. Highly enjoyable and told a great story.
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Post by jackref on Apr 15, 2024 7:22:35 GMT -6
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Post by jackref on Apr 14, 2024 9:23:42 GMT -6
So the AEW Battle of the Belts show actually didn't have any AEW belts defended on it? And can we stop with all the "eliminator" matches. Completely overused at this point.
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Post by jackref on Apr 14, 2024 9:22:24 GMT -6
One thing that came from the All In footage is that firing your biggest star and also keeping one of your "pillars" off of TV for half a year for THAT is damn near indefensible. Long term story telling, pal. Jack Perry is massive box office now. He will be packing those VFW halls. Maybe even a bingo hall or two.
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Post by jackref on Apr 13, 2024 19:51:33 GMT -6
I think AEW could benefit from going back to taping at Daily's Place for a while. It might liven up the vibe of the shows. Right now, these arenas just aren't making noise and it sounds really bad on TV. This is not the look they want. I think taping at Daily's Place would be a good way for this company to try to reset a little bit. It would also save them a little money too. Would AEW snagging Gabe Sapolsky do anything for anyone? It would certainly free up Tony to focus on business instead of fantasy booking.
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Post by jackref on Apr 13, 2024 13:18:17 GMT -6
Fallout on Prime is pretty good. Halfway through and it does a really good job recreating the game feel. Very entertaining.
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Post by jackref on Apr 13, 2024 13:15:56 GMT -6
If that's a standard 2 weeks per year of service severance she is gonna be OK. Plus she probably has dirt on Vince to put into a book during her sabbatical.
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Post by jackref on Apr 13, 2024 10:24:47 GMT -6
Good guy. Likes dogs.
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Post by jackref on Apr 12, 2024 19:03:59 GMT -6
I should clarify, it is VERY nice, but also VERY evil popcorn.
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Post by jackref on Apr 12, 2024 18:49:55 GMT -6
Its that evil popcorn he sells...
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Post by jackref on Apr 12, 2024 18:48:20 GMT -6
He just can't help clowning himself. Wait, actually he can. STOP. LISTENING. TO. THE. BUCKS.
It's time to grow the business Tony. Focus. You can do it!
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Post by jackref on Apr 11, 2024 14:53:16 GMT -6
That wasn't worth looking foolish for and having your competition trend on it. Come on Tony, focus! Forget all that nonsense and move forward.
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Post by jackref on Apr 11, 2024 13:12:32 GMT -6
The entire dozen?!?! Whoa... I kid I kid. Good for him. He needs to keep that wallet full for Ann Jay
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Post by jackref on Apr 11, 2024 10:28:25 GMT -6
OJ (walks into heaven): Oh, hello, Norm Norm: What the hell? How the? OJ: I tried to tell you! Norm: If you didn’t kill them, that must mean it was… OJ & Norm: You guessed it, Frank Stallone! That was Mick Foley telling the crowd what city they are in level POP! LOL nicely done.
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Post by jackref on Apr 11, 2024 8:21:35 GMT -6
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Post by jackref on Apr 11, 2024 8:20:37 GMT -6
Tony has lost Uncle Dave, Helwani, and Thurston. Not good for business.
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Post by jackref on Apr 11, 2024 6:55:08 GMT -6
After watching that footage I'm seriously wondering how Punk has eluded attempted murder charges to date. Dude is unhinged.
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Post by jackref on Apr 11, 2024 6:38:07 GMT -6
That's awesome - I hope they get it. I am surprised though not every building is winterized in the state though? Doesn't AmFam have a retractable roof?
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Post by jackref on Apr 10, 2024 21:20:07 GMT -6
There was no lunge at Tony. That is a major stretch of interpretation. I can see leaning forward and yelling but there was no intent to lay hands on him or harm him in any way. And I had no idea that was Chris Herro - didn't even know he worked for AEW or if I did I forgot.
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Post by jackref on Apr 10, 2024 19:56:15 GMT -6
Minus a couple of bright spots this whole show was a disaster. I really hope Tony takes a pause and re-evaluates what makes AEW interesting. He has the talent - both in ring and behind the scenes - to turn this around but he has got to focus. Trim the roster and plan more than a month out. The lack of star power on this show and what is advertised for Rampage with this roster is embarrassing. And for cripes sake stop mentioning people that don't work there or the competition!
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Post by jackref on Apr 10, 2024 19:44:58 GMT -6
So Punk struck first, choked Jack, who didn’t get off a shot and Punk lunged at Tony. So everyone told the truth in certain parts ultimately. Cool, move on. It was good they followed it with Ospreay. Focus on the future and not dwell on the past. He pushed Jack, not struck. And where did he lunge at Tony? When he was being pulled away?
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