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Post by lemonyellowson on Jan 25, 2016 0:49:18 GMT -5
Never thought I'd see it. Awesome.
He didn't do much to be fair but great introduction to the big time considering.
Love how on that fan footage the crowd just goes nuts when the word phenomenal comes up.
Pretty hyped for all the potential matches he can have.
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Post by Mr PONYMANIA Mr Jenzie on Jan 25, 2016 0:55:20 GMT -5
he sold that AWESOME beauty shot from tyler breeze quite brilliantly too!
THAT was a thing of ..... beauty?
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Post by Super Duper Dragunov on Jan 25, 2016 1:03:51 GMT -5
so glad the fan footage was posted
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Post by radiantsilvergun on Jan 25, 2016 1:05:51 GMT -5
The best part was his demeanour out there. He had that presence that he didn't need WWE, WWE needed him. That he was there for the big paycheques and isn't intimidated or big leagued by the WWE.
Thats why he's the best in the world.
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Post by häšhtå.gdālėÿ on Jan 25, 2016 1:07:21 GMT -5
He was a pinball in there for his entire run.
Can't wait to see what he does for his first true feud.
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Post by Jacy Jayne Atomic Dog AMV on Jan 25, 2016 1:09:03 GMT -5
He legit could have just sat in the corner eating a sandwich until he got eliminated and it would have changed nothing.
That's how good his intro was.
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Post by berlynwright on Jan 25, 2016 1:10:26 GMT -5
rare botch in camera work for his entrance. could have been awesome with tron complimenting huge pop
but think about it. they kept his name, his logo, straight to main roster even after the ridiculous TNA story a day earlier, teased his controversial finisher, built him up via commentary
this is the same guy they low-balled few years ago
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Post by Mister Pigwell on Jan 25, 2016 1:12:25 GMT -5
He bumped huge for a ton of people. Dude is here with his A game, but that's always the case with AJ.
He looked great and everyone he touched looked great too.
I'm watching again currently just to see him do his thing. That theme is a main event theme if I've ever heard one!
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Post by Bub (BLM) on Jan 25, 2016 1:12:29 GMT -5
rare botch in camera work for his entrance. could have been awesome with tron complimenting huge pop but think about it. they kept his name, his logo, straight to main roster even after the ridiculous TNA story a day earlier, teased his controversial finisher, built him up via commentary this is the same guy they low-balled few years ago I feel like those Samoa Joe shirt sales opened some eyes. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2016 1:15:10 GMT -5
I just keep watching his entrance over and over.
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Post by Porky's Butthole on Jan 25, 2016 1:16:37 GMT -5
Fan video?
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Post by berlynwright on Jan 25, 2016 1:20:59 GMT -5
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Post by Chiral on Jan 25, 2016 1:23:49 GMT -5
My friend is a casual fan (not saying that as an insult at all) and he was just immediately loving AJ Styles, like to the point I think he may be his new favorite.
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Post by Old Jack Burton on Jan 25, 2016 1:24:46 GMT -5
Maybe I'm just a big ol' mark for the guy, but it seemed to me everything he did was on another level compared to everyone else in the ring. His first one on one match (probably tomorrow) will be something to see.
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Post by Society of the Spectacle on Jan 25, 2016 2:09:02 GMT -5
As much hate as the commentary gets, I thought all three commentators did their part to put him over as a big deal (fairly quickly!) JBL had the line that associated him with Lesnar, Byron with the line about AJ's innovative offense, and Cole's general enthusiam likely cemented for the casual fan that AJ is here for big things.
I also think it was an excellent idea to have him debut against Reigns. If Reigns is the anointed King, it was smart to have AJ come in and stand toe to toe with him for a bit. Solid booking.
Basically everything about the debut (including AJ himself of course) was great...and this is coming from someone who was kind of lukewarm on him thanks to the stench TNA tends to leave on a lot of guys.
The lone exception for the greatness was that dreadful camera cut. I'd be pretty pissed if I was the boss, and my director botched such a crucial shot. They could have easily cut between Reigns' confused face, the appearence of "I am.." on the tron, Reigns face again, and then another cut back to "Phenomenal" as the crowd erupted.
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Post by berlynwright on Jan 25, 2016 2:20:50 GMT -5
JBL won tonight
"Former IWGP champion"
that's not going streamline well to the casual audience
"Same as Brock Lesnar"
That will
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Post by pjthestampede on Jan 25, 2016 2:25:16 GMT -5
After watching AJ Styles for over a decade, through VHS tapes, DVDs, online, a Florida territory TV show, etc. and now seeing him practically get the loudest pop of the night in one of the biggest and signature WWE's PPV shows, couldn't be happier for any other wrestler than AJ. He is the definition of "earning it". Now just curious, who is the biggest star in the US to never go to WWE with Sting debuting in fall of 2014, AJ Styles now in WWE, who is now "the guy" who hasn't gone East to the WWE?
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Post by Mister Pigwell on Jan 25, 2016 2:31:49 GMT -5
After watching AJ Styles for over a decade, through VHS tapes, DVDs, online, a Florida territory TV show, etc. and now seeing him practically get the loudest pop of the night in one of the biggest and signature WWE's PPV shows, couldn't be happier for any other wrestler than AJ. He is the definition of "earning it". Now just curious, who is the biggest star in the US to never go to WWE with Sting debuting in fall of 2014, AJ Styles now in WWE, who is now "the guy" who hasn't gone East to the WWE? I think that final question deserves a thread of its own. Since it's US specific, that's a tough one for big names that are even left. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2016 2:37:14 GMT -5
After watching AJ Styles for over a decade, through VHS tapes, DVDs, online, a Florida territory TV show, etc. and now seeing him practically get the loudest pop of the night in one of the biggest and signature WWE's PPV shows, couldn't be happier for any other wrestler than AJ. He is the definition of "earning it". Now just curious, who is the biggest star in the US to never go to WWE with Sting debuting in fall of 2014, AJ Styles now in WWE, who is now "the guy" who hasn't gone East to the WWE? I think that final question deserves a thread of its own. Since it's US specific, that's a tough one for big names that are even left. It's Muta. |
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Post by Mister Pigwell on Jan 25, 2016 2:40:09 GMT -5
I think that final question deserves a thread of its own. Since it's US specific, that's a tough one for big names that are even left. It's Muta. Obviously Muta if we're talking worldwide, but he asked for US specific which is why it's not so easy. |
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