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Post by Positivity Peeps on Aug 22, 2024 18:58:31 GMT -6
Does Ricochet add anything to AEW they don't already have?
I don't think so.
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Post by The Original Kid Cairo on Aug 22, 2024 19:36:12 GMT -6
Does Ricochet add anything to AEW they don't already have? I don't think so. Not a damn thing. |
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Post by Optimisn on Aug 23, 2024 9:31:16 GMT -6
Putting Sammy together with a grown ass adult seems like a spectacular idea.
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Post by randomone on Aug 23, 2024 12:51:42 GMT -6
I want heel Ricochet part of the Don Callis Family
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Post by Positivity Peeps on Aug 25, 2024 11:13:39 GMT -6
AEW Grand Slam: Australia announced for February 2025 AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2025 set for August in London, England  |
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Post by November KS on Aug 26, 2024 18:10:02 GMT -6
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Post by Positivity Peeps on Aug 26, 2024 18:49:08 GMT -6
Good for him.
At least they paid him like a champion...
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Post by randomone on Aug 26, 2024 18:49:52 GMT -6
He’s come an awful long way since Isiah Scott in NXT and the first guy cut from Hit Row (despite being the leader)
Very happy for Swerve. He’s been one of the best pickups by AEW
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Post by The Original Kid Cairo on Aug 26, 2024 19:04:45 GMT -6
Swerve deserves it. I didn't like his booking as champion but he's a professional and he tried to deliver on everything that was asked of him.
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Post by November KS on Aug 27, 2024 12:39:20 GMT -6
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Post by Ryansback on Aug 27, 2024 15:48:35 GMT -6
Interesting list when you think about who is and is not featured on there.
For those that watched, was Swerve-Danielson really the best match in AEW history?
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Post by November KS on Aug 27, 2024 16:18:41 GMT -6
Swerve Strickland says he built a relationship with Tony Khan which led to his success in AEW and eventually becoming company's World Champion:
“It was also a relationship that I had to build with Tony. It wasn't always about me and what I wanted and I had to learn that too middle way through of my tenure in AEW. I had to learn what Tony needs, what can I provide that Tony needs right now. That he's looking for and he just can't find it or there's nobody to offer it to him.
He needs me in tags, I'll go drop in tags, cool. What does he need, he needs a great challenger to face Orange Cassidy for the International Championship, give it to me. I'll do it, all right. We need a good match out of Sting, we need something big for him, Swerve can do it. That's what built the relationship of just like put me anywhere, I'll make it work.
You need someone in Nashville 2 weeks ahead of schedule to promote this, hey could you make this TV spot... could you do this promotion... can you do something random for TNT... can you do something for TBS... can you do something for Warner Brothers... I'll be there. Hey could you be there for Jacksonville Jaguars games to be on the field to talk with so can you be there, yep.
I think that relationship is where it garnered me the trust and equity in the company. What's the old saying, the meadows aren't always greener on the other side? Well in this case, they were.
I mean sure, there's always some peeps out there who are haters. Some can be vicious. Some of them don't really know jack. Others are a bit anal retentive.
But if you're a kid out there, keep reaching for the stars and you might just become one. Fill your life and soul with positivity. Give yourself a forum to flourish in.”
(The Rich Eisen Show)
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Post by The Original Kid Cairo on Aug 27, 2024 16:30:02 GMT -6
Swerve is freakin awesome.
What he said there would've made for a great promo on Dynamite after he won the title. I don't think I'll ever get over that.
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Post by November KS on Aug 27, 2024 16:43:11 GMT -6
Swerve is freakin awesome. What he said there would've made for a great promo on Dynamite after he won the title. I don't think I'll ever get over that.  |
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Post by November KS on Aug 27, 2024 17:41:53 GMT -6
Read it again, Kid.
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Post by The Original Kid Cairo on Aug 27, 2024 17:47:27 GMT -6
Is Swerve calling me an anal-retentive hater? |
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Post by November KS on Aug 27, 2024 18:00:46 GMT -6
Swerve said most of what was posted but I did take some liberties throughout the entire thing.
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Post by Optimisn on Aug 27, 2024 21:06:00 GMT -6
Is Swerve calling me an anal-retentive hater? Wrong thread. |
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Post by randomone on Aug 27, 2024 23:57:17 GMT -6
Everyone is piling on Britt for the match, but I think both ladies looked bad. They didn’t gel together at all and were in completely different pages multiple times. Maybe it’s ring rust still for Britt, maybe they just didn’t have that chemistry, maybe Mercedes didn’t deliver like we hoped, I think it’s a little bit of everything.
I think folks still hold beef with Britt for the Rosa stuff and also how she’s seemingly always in the drama.
I’m going solely off the match I watched Sunday. Both were very shaky and didn’t carry the other.
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Post by Positivity Peeps on Aug 28, 2024 5:54:42 GMT -6
Everyone is piling on Britt for the match, but I think both ladies looked bad. They didn’t gel together at all and were in completely different pages multiple times. Maybe it’s ring rust still for Britt, maybe they just didn’t have that chemistry, maybe Mercedes didn’t deliver like we hoped, I think it’s a little bit of everything. I think folks still hold beef with Britt for the Rosa stuff and also how she’s seemingly always in the drama. I’m going solely off the match I watched Sunday. Both were very shaky and didn’t carry the other. Yeah it was both of them not working well together. The feud felt rushed, and Britt being suspended for 2 weeks didn't help. |
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Post by Ryansback on Aug 28, 2024 20:12:25 GMT -6
Everyone is piling on Britt for the match, but I think both ladies looked bad. They didn’t gel together at all and were in completely different pages multiple times. Maybe it’s ring rust still for Britt, maybe they just didn’t have that chemistry, maybe Mercedes didn’t deliver like we hoped, I think it’s a little bit of everything. I think folks still hold beef with Britt for the Rosa stuff and also how she’s seemingly always in the drama. I’m going solely off the match I watched Sunday. Both were very shaky and didn’t carry the other. I obviously didn't watch the match, but come on Mark. What exactly have you seen from Mercedes in AEW that reminds you of the way she is capable of working. She basically has robbed Tony. |
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Post by Ryansback on Aug 28, 2024 20:13:43 GMT -6
Swerve Strickland says he built a relationship with Tony Khan which led to his success in AEW and eventually becoming company's World Champion: “It was also a relationship that I had to build with Tony. It wasn't always about me and what I wanted and I had to learn that too middle way through of my tenure in AEW. I had to learn what Tony needs, what can I provide that Tony needs right now. That he's looking for and he just can't find it or there's nobody to offer it to him. He needs me in tags, I'll go drop in tags, cool. What does he need, he needs a great challenger to face Orange Cassidy for the International Championship, give it to me. I'll do it, all right. We need a good match out of Sting, we need something big for him, Swerve can do it. That's what built the relationship of just like put me anywhere, I'll make it work. You need someone in Nashville 2 weeks ahead of schedule to promote this, hey could you make this TV spot... could you do this promotion... can you do something random for TNT... can you do something for TBS... can you do something for Warner Brothers... I'll be there. Hey could you be there for Jacksonville Jaguars games to be on the field to talk with so can you be there, yep. I think that relationship is where it garnered me the trust and equity in the company. What's the old saying, the meadows aren't always greener on the other side? Well in this case, they were. I mean sure, there's always some peeps out there who are haters. Some can be vicious. Some of them don't really know jack. Others are a bit anal retentive. But if you're a kid out there, keep reaching for the stars and you might just become one. Fill your life and soul with positivity. Give yourself a forum to flourish in.” (The Rich Eisen Show) This makes me like Swerve even more. Sounds like he has a good head on his shoulders. Save your money now brother. Make sure AEW is matching your 401k too. |
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Post by Positivity Peeps on Sept 2, 2024 14:36:51 GMT -6
Interesting to hear from someone who was there telling what he thinks was wrong.
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Post by randomone on Sept 2, 2024 15:00:31 GMT -6
Big Stinger!
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Post by The Original Kid Cairo on Sept 2, 2024 15:25:13 GMT -6
Interesting to hear from someone who was there telling what he thinks was wrong. That was an interesting read. Yet another well-respected veteran claiming their advice and expertise wasn't welcomed in AEW. That's unfortunate. |
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Post by Optimisn on Sept 2, 2024 16:06:50 GMT -6
Interesting to hear from someone who was there telling what he thinks was wrong. That was an interesting read. Yet another well-respected veteran claiming their advice and expertise wasn't welcomed in AEW. That's unfortunate. So many of the hopes I had when it was started just never happened. I really thought some of those kids would be a new wave of wrestler because they're such marks for wrestling. Why wouldn't you listen to these guys? |
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Post by Positivity Peeps on Sept 2, 2024 16:14:39 GMT -6
I think a lot of it comes down to them thinking that anyone trying to give them advice is trying to change them. Which isn't the worst thing in the world.
You shouldn't be doing the same style matches for a multimillion dollar company with weekly TV and PPVs that you were doing in Reseda.
I think some of the guys have started listening to some of the other guys who are there like Dustin and Jerry Lynn, but not enough.
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Post by Optimisn on Sept 2, 2024 16:15:52 GMT -6
I'm getting hot about it again. I mean, will Jack Perry completely change his entire outlook of wrestling because he listened to Mark Henry? No. Will a fair amount of it be the "back in my day" stuff. Sure. But if you get one fucking thing out of it, what else were you doing? Fixing your hair? Not drinking enough creatine? Also, how about just showing respect?
I know it's not just that fuck and it's plenty of the other high school wrestlers that mistake a big early contract for talent. But seeing the once in a lifetime opportunity this group had to make a new ROH with less respect is sad.
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Post by Positivity Peeps on Sept 2, 2024 16:25:32 GMT -6
That's the sad part about AEW. It could've been so much more than it is.
And it isn't trying to "make it like WWE", which is a lot of the pushback. It's about taking what you already do that's special and maybe incorporating some advice from some of the guys who have done this at a high level before.
Youth is wasted on the young.
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Post by Positivity Peeps on Sept 3, 2024 14:40:24 GMT -6
Danhausen is the new villain for the online AEW fan.
Very sadhausen.
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