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Post by daaave on Dec 29, 2023 2:15:54 GMT -5
Get ready to take one more pin Lethal
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Post by Kalmia on Dec 29, 2023 8:48:37 GMT -5
Get ready to take one more pin Lethal You watch them give him the win as payback for taking all the losses in the tournament, lol
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Post by Mozenrath on Dec 29, 2023 10:03:24 GMT -5
"8-Man" "ALL STAR 8-MAN" just gives a lot of "Daniel" and "The Cooler Daniel" vibes.
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Post by HMARK Center on Dec 29, 2023 13:05:31 GMT -5
Alright, still have Rampage tonight where some things could change, but as of now:
-Feels like Joe should end MJF's reign here; yeah, it's Long Island, and AEW usually sends the crowd home happy when a hometown wrestler is featured in a major match, but they already did that at Grand Slam (well, Queens is ON Long Island, at least) in the same matchup, and it just feels like this is where the narrative ends, both the short-term one and the longer-term story of Max's reign. It's possible he'll retain and the Devil reveal will make clear how this all resolves, but I prefer the story that Joe took a deal from whoever the Devil is and gets what he wants out of it, while Max is left picking up the pieces after making so many changes in his life but still likely having to pay for the sins of his past.
-Both women's champions likely retain; both are pretty early in their runs with the gold, and both are over. Mariah almost undoubtedly gets involved in the world title match, setting up her debut match next Wednesday and also getting things going towards her own eventual clash with Storm. Question with Julia and Abadon is if this'll be more in the service of setting up a later clash between Hart and Thunder Rosa, or if there might be some story involved where Julia tries to bring Abadon on board the Spoopy Train as basically her new attack dog. I think the TBS title match has the potential to be a low key banger, though; both participants are still young and pretty early in their careers, but they'll likely come out feeling like they have a lot to prove. That could mean a messier match, too, but I'm interested to see how they take the opportunity.
-Continental Classic final is a tough call; it feels like Eddie should win, but putting all his gold up, making a comeback run to the final, only to have Mox be the one who takes it all from him? It'd be the kind of adversity that Eddie's character shines with. Mox would be the big name to have as the inaugural tournament winner, given he's kind of the de facto ace of the promotion, as well...but man, it'd also be tough to tell a New York crowd "MJF's losing, and so's Eddie, deal with it." Again, tough call.
-Feel like I need to flip a coin on Christian vs. Copeland; I imagine they'd love to have Adam strapped up and in the TNT belt's lineage, but Christian's been on fire for awhile now. Think I'm leaning Copeland taking it.
-Both Swerve/Lee and Miro/Andrade might be matches where potential story wrinkles could determine a lot about how people respond to them; do Lee and Swerve double turn, or potentially end things on a handshake, or neither? Does Miro use this match as a chance to show he's doing something more with this story, does Andrade take another step forward after a strong C2, or is this just him pretty much putting Miro over because he might be out the door at some point in the near future? Won't venture a guess as of now.
-20 man battle royale? Hmm, I dunno, let's say Ethan Page wins. Hamilton boy challenges a Toronto-born champion.
-Oh, and give us a preshow match with local girls Willow and Statlander, cowards.
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Post by chrom on Dec 29, 2023 14:21:27 GMT -5
Going by defenses's this is Eddie's 8th defense of The Strong Title.
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Post by Cyno on Dec 29, 2023 23:18:18 GMT -5
So we are getting Stat vs Willow at Worlds End. Not sure if it's in the main card or pre-show but that's three women's matches tomorrow.
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Post by Mid-Carder on Dec 30, 2023 6:03:41 GMT -5
Assuming Joe wins here so MJF takes a break, does that prevent Swerve from being the next challenger or does one of them turn face?
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Post by CeilingFan on Dec 30, 2023 6:34:20 GMT -5
Assuming Joe wins here so MJF takes a break, does that prevent Swerve from being the next challenger or does one of them turn face? Judging by crowd reactions Swerve will turn Face.
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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on Dec 30, 2023 8:54:30 GMT -5
Ya know, Iβve been pretty adamant that Max should drop the belt to Swerve but if Max is as banged up as is believed then Iβd be okay with Joe transitioning the belt to Swerve. Max has earned some rest, Joe is more then capable of running with the top belt for 2-3 months (I would have him drop it next PPV, weβve never seen someone win the belt one PPV and drop it the next in AEW) and the dude honestly deserves one more title run even if itβs brief
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Post by CeilingFan on Dec 30, 2023 9:36:02 GMT -5
I am feeling like that kid that was all giddy about the 1990 Royal Rumble, an event that exceeded my expectations!
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Post by The Rick Jericho on Dec 30, 2023 10:32:47 GMT -5
Pistons. Raptors. World's End.
Going to be another fun night on the boards!
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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on Dec 30, 2023 12:16:55 GMT -5
Pistons. Raptors. World's End. Going to be another fun night on the boards! Pistons play the Raps tonight?!? Oh sweet f***
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Post by CeilingFan on Dec 30, 2023 12:28:04 GMT -5
It is me, my woman, and two others for the World's End party. Root beer and pizza for everyone!
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Post by markymark on Dec 30, 2023 13:58:29 GMT -5
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Post by UN PLOMBIER NIGHTMARE #blm on Dec 30, 2023 14:12:04 GMT -5
got a few bottles of bawls for this one, bringing it old school.
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Post by jm on Dec 30, 2023 14:48:29 GMT -5
"WhAt AbOuT tHe HaRd CaM sIdE?1?1!!?"
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Post by kingoftheindies on Dec 30, 2023 16:34:03 GMT -5
Apparently WrestlePurists will have a report soon about Andrade's status for the show
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Post by kingoftheindies on Dec 30, 2023 16:59:22 GMT -5
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Post by markymark on Dec 30, 2023 17:04:23 GMT -5
Man it feels like we are going to have 2 squashes tonight, 1 due to leaving to WWE and the other because of health issues...
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Post by UN PLOMBIER NIGHTMARE #blm on Dec 30, 2023 17:09:29 GMT -5
Lee/Swerve may be in doubt or at the very least heavily changed due to an injury have swerve take out Lee before the match, somehow get him in the main event and see what happens
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