Mecca
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Post by Mecca on Aug 11, 2022 11:00:57 GMT -5
From the Observer
"If you like good wrestling, you're just more likely to want to see it because our competitor has been doing better shows recently than they had been doing, I think," Khan said. "I watch them pretty often, and I think they've been better. It seems like that's the consensus among people who watch them. I do think in general, if it's gonna get more people watching wrestling, that's probably not gonna hurt any wrestling company. And we stand to gain the most in many ways because if you're a big wrestling fan, and if you've been away and you like good wrestling, you might be saying, ‘Where are Chris Jericho and Bryan Danielson? CM Punk’s back?'"
"I think if you're a fan of good wrestling, it'd be a great time to step back in and check it out because right now, there's a lot of good wrestling on TV, including Wednesdays on TBS and Fridays on TNT."
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Aug 11, 2022 11:20:55 GMT -5
Smart on him
Instead of being the usual smart ass, he big upped his competition with the new regime in charge while also putting the spotlight on his product.
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Post by Mister Pigwell on Aug 11, 2022 11:30:53 GMT -5
When even your competition is showing hope about your company's future you know this whole change is all for the positive. Vince was dragging the industry down as a whole.
Also do we have any confirmation of HHH or Tony ever stating they've spoken to eachother? I'm curious if they have any sort of professional relationship we can hope for some day.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2022 11:37:35 GMT -5
Tony is a weird, awkward guy who I sometimes think has way too soft of feelings to be a wrestling promoter.
I never once doubted his fandom, though. Never happen, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if he starts making overtures for "Forbidden door" type events with WWE.
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Patti Mayonnaise
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Post by Fade on Aug 11, 2022 11:49:22 GMT -5
He’s right.
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Post by msc on Aug 11, 2022 11:50:45 GMT -5
He's right, on both points.
I'm well on the extensive bandwagon that a rising tide is good for all wrestling.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2022 11:53:48 GMT -5
WWE is the big dog when they do well then it trickles down and everyone else prospers because it means more eyes on wrestling in general.
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Post by lionheart21 on Aug 11, 2022 11:56:30 GMT -5
WWE is the big dog when they do well then it trickles down and everyone else prospers because it means more eyes on wrestling in general. Right. When there’s healthy competition, it’s good for fans of both companies, and those beyond the Big 2 companies. |
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Aug 11, 2022 11:59:29 GMT -5
WWE is the big dog when they do well then it trickles down and everyone else prospers because it means more eyes on wrestling in general. Right. When there’s healthy competition, it’s good for fans of both companies. I feel like we as fans have been screaming this from the second WCW folded. It's why people *wanted* TNA to get their shit together in the mid/late 00's. AEW came along and forced their way to the clear #2 spot and thanks to *something* finally getting Vince out, we've got a regime who sees that they need to step the f*** up. The next few years should be AWESOME times for wrestling fans |
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Post by salz4life on Aug 11, 2022 12:00:29 GMT -5
See... this Tony Khan I like. He really comes off as a "student of the game". I can get behind this guy. All the other "trollish" crap he does annoys me.
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Wade Wilson
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Post by Mecca on Aug 11, 2022 12:15:46 GMT -5
Tony is a weird, awkward guy who I sometimes think has way too soft of feelings to be a wrestling promoter. I never once doubted his fandom, though. Never happen, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if he starts making overtures for "Forbidden door" type events with WWE. Fully expect Tony to try to do that, I think he's fine coexisting with everyone else. |
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Post by H-Virus on Aug 11, 2022 12:29:14 GMT -5
Tony is a weird, awkward guy who I sometimes think has way too soft of feelings to be a wrestling promoter. I never once doubted his fandom, though. Never happen, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if he starts making overtures for "Forbidden door" type events with WWE. I feel like egos would probably prevent a full-on AEW vs WWE experience, but I’d be totally fine if we got some “Mickie James at the Rumble” type situations. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2022 12:57:08 GMT -5
I agree with him. While the dorks on Twitter play the "Us vs. Them" game, I'm just going to enjoy both companies being good.
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Post by Facetious on Aug 11, 2022 13:03:28 GMT -5
I agree with him. While the dorks on Twitter play the "Us vs. Them" game, I'm just going to enjoy both companies being good. It's really all a lot of us really wanted. The fact that a ton of great, talented people are getting a chance to shine with a national light is great for the business. |
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Post by Killah Ray on Aug 11, 2022 13:15:18 GMT -5
Tony is a weird, awkward guy who I sometimes think has way too soft of feelings to be a wrestling promoter. I never once doubted his fandom, though. Never happen, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if he starts making overtures for "Forbidden door" type events with WWE. We still need to settle New Day vs Elite… |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2022 13:17:20 GMT -5
Tony is a weird, awkward guy who I sometimes think has way too soft of feelings to be a wrestling promoter. I never once doubted his fandom, though. Never happen, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if he starts making overtures for "Forbidden door" type events with WWE. I feel like egos would probably prevent a full-on AEW vs WWE experience, but I’d be totally fine if we got some “Mickie James at the Rumble” type situations. I think some Rumble appearances would be on the table, and he'd be open to "one offs" in general. I also think you'd absolutely start seeing AEW guys on UUDD and the like. |
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Post by Citizen Snips Has Left on Aug 11, 2022 13:29:46 GMT -5
Also do we have any confirmation of HHH or Tony ever stating they've spoken to eachother? I'm curious if they have any sort of professional relationship we can hope for some day. I’ve got a feeling Tony’s cute-ass “I’m the longest reigning CEO in wrestling!!” tweet will be remembered for a long time by Triple H and Steph. |
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Post by The Ichi on Aug 11, 2022 13:34:24 GMT -5
Also do we have any confirmation of HHH or Tony ever stating they've spoken to eachother? I'm curious if they have any sort of professional relationship we can hope for some day. I’ve got a feeling Tony’s cute-ass “I’m the longest reigning CEO in wrestling!!” tweet will be remembered for a long time by Triple H and Steph. You mean the clearly silly joke he made during a huge development in wrestling to lighten the mood? I doubt anyone except Twitter neanderthals would care. |
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Post by Cyno on Aug 11, 2022 14:29:37 GMT -5
It's only a good thing for the industry if those in charge of WWE realize you can compete with another rival promotion while also coexisting and not trying to drive them out of business. And the best way to compete is to put on a good product instead of focusing on crushing your rival at everything else's expense.
Just goes to show how much of a cancer Vince McMahon was on wrestling recently. I don't think we'll see any WWE vs AEW supercards but I hope things can be cordial between Tony Khan and Stephanie McMahon and Triple H.
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Post by Mister Pigwell on Aug 11, 2022 15:00:01 GMT -5
Also do we have any confirmation of HHH or Tony ever stating they've spoken to eachother? I'm curious if they have any sort of professional relationship we can hope for some day. I’ve got a feeling Tony’s cute-ass “I’m the longest reigning CEO in wrestling!!” tweet will be remembered for a long time by Triple H and Steph. No way in hell either one of them give a single shit about that. |
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