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Post by Dub H on Oct 2, 2019 21:14:29 GMT -5
I see good things for Sammy with this stable, dude is gonna learn a lot from being under Jericho’s wing. I'm calling it now,i'm betting Jeribucks in this. Swagger is totally backstabing then all.
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Post by Mister Pigwell on Oct 2, 2019 21:14:48 GMT -5
I"ll just be curious, week to week, what the divide is like here during this show and NXT... I don't think I'm breaking any spoiler rules to say; As I post this THIS thread is at 97 pages. NXT Live Thread? 18 as of right before I came back to this sub. I know this one was gonna skew high because first show n all...but goddamn that's a hell of a divide. It'll even out more as time goes on I'd guess. This being the first one tipped the scales for sure. BUT NXT threads (except for TakeOvers) have never had much traffic at all, and people are still largely in the habbit of watching the weekly NXT shows on demand at their leisure, so this wide divide may just last.
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Post by Dub H on Oct 2, 2019 21:15:05 GMT -5
The current top trends - 1. AEWDynamite 2. Jack Swagger 3. NXTonUSA 4. Riho Seems like it was a decent Luger.He is no Punk of course but not worthless.
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Post by Mister Pigwell on Oct 2, 2019 21:15:41 GMT -5
If you wouldn't mind I'd love a report of the live experience later. I’ll send you a report later on tonight. My phone battery is about to kick the bucket and I need to jump on the Metro after these dark matches wrap up. Big thanks man. Enjoy your night.
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Post by Feargus McReddit on Oct 2, 2019 21:15:47 GMT -5
I'm not sure if I would have ended the first show with the heels standing tall, but they wanted Hager to shine and he did so in a strong fashion. Plus I can see where they want to build drama and put pressure on the Elite as faces for now I think considering the shows before this had The Elite being at the end making statements or being victorious and such, this was a good way to twist expectations on that for those who’ve watched the other events and give people something to talk about after that. So I’m good with it since it seems to be leading somewhere and the crowd was HOT
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Post by City Duck on Oct 2, 2019 21:16:06 GMT -5
I loved the show, but man, I think we are in for a lot of Cody self indulgence. Well of course, that's what his character is. Also he's one of if not *the* most over guy on the whole show. He's got way way more reason for self indulgence than someone like Jeff Jarrett ever did.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Oct 2, 2019 21:16:08 GMT -5
I"ll just be curious, week to week, what the divide is like here during this show and NXT... I don't think I'm breaking any spoiler rules to say; As I post this THIS thread is at 97 pages. NXT Live Thread? 18 as of right before I came back to this sub. I know this one was gonna skew high because first show n all...but goddamn that's a hell of a divide. It will even itself out but with AEW being new it will have the edge for a while Page quality does not equal show quality tho
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Post by Oh Cry Me a Screwball on Oct 2, 2019 21:16:12 GMT -5
The current top trends - 1. AEWDynamite 2. Jack Swagger 3. NXTonUSA 4. Riho My US trends actually have a complete sweep for wrestling, which is incredible considering the real world events going on. #AEWDynamite #AEWonTNT Jack Swagger #NXTonUSA #WWENXT Riho #ImWithAEW {Spoiler}{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW}Ciampa Moxley
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Post by abjordans on Oct 2, 2019 21:16:23 GMT -5
No, not in character indulgence. Booking that would maybe make HHH be like “that’s a little much”. He won kinda flunky tonight.I think he is being careful on not being too overbearing while being seens as a legit world title contender. Plus unlike Triple H Cody might be the second or third most guy in the roster. Interested to see if he stays over or if the crowd turns on him.
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Post by Rave on Oct 2, 2019 21:16:30 GMT -5
Most of the show was good. Hager in a main event heel faction, though? No thanks.
And whoever kept f***ing around with the volume for the entire show should be removed from production, if not outright fired. That was clownshoes.
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Post by Chainsaw on Oct 2, 2019 21:17:22 GMT -5
God damn you Japanese Table Do it to me every time...
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Post by CH Punk on Oct 2, 2019 21:19:41 GMT -5
I"ll just be curious, week to week, what the divide is like here during this show and NXT... I don't think I'm breaking any spoiler rules to say; As I post this THIS thread is at 97 pages. NXT Live Thread? 18 as of right before I came back to this sub. I know this one was gonna skew high because first show n all...but goddamn that's a hell of a divide. I’ll say, unless you want to break the law, international viewers only have one choice and that’s AEW. Hell, even just the TV offering in Canada is one sided. AEW is on Canada’s version of ESPN 2 in a simulcast while NXT is on the Thursday replay on the network or a one hour replay an hour before SmackDown. I just finished watching the show (was on DVR delay) and if this is what AEW’s TV is going to be, sign me up! There were a few rougher spots and they still need to tighten production, but this got me hooked from the start to the end and I’m already ready for next Wednesday.
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Post by Chainsaw on Oct 2, 2019 21:19:46 GMT -5
Jericho Santana and Ortiz Hager Guevara That's an amazing stable Suddenly, looking at that lineup, and considering Hager, this might actually be his own personal nightmare.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Oct 2, 2019 21:21:08 GMT -5
The current top trends - 1. AEWDynamite 2. Jack Swagger 3. NXTonUSA 4. Riho I think AEW was the number one trend the whole night. NXT didn't even touch it.
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Post by Flo360 on Oct 2, 2019 21:21:35 GMT -5
That was a great Time! Can't wait for next Week.
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Post by Celexa Bliss on Oct 2, 2019 21:22:43 GMT -5
Watching the replay. It's so surreal hearing Tony Schiavone calling a wrestling show on TNT in 2019. Guevara is definitely making an impression with this opener, he has the potential to be a great top of the card heel. Very surprised Cody won with a fluke pin. Love Cody hugging Tony afterwards.
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Post by Celgress on Oct 2, 2019 21:23:10 GMT -5
That was a great Time! Can't wait for next Week. Nor can I.
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Post by Mozenrath on Oct 2, 2019 21:23:11 GMT -5
Well of course, that's what his character is. Also he's one of if not *the* most over guy on the whole show. He's got way way more reason for self indulgence than someone like Jeff Jarrett ever did. He's also been good about being vulnerable in a way that works. "I need my older brother" and the chairshot actually worked, whereas Triple H laid low by Brock just got him "you tapped out" chants, and I say that as someone who mostly likes Hunter. (Even if most of his matches really would benefit so damn much by shaving off a third of them, last few years).
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Post by Lt. Palumbo on Oct 2, 2019 21:23:58 GMT -5
The current top trends - 1. AEWDynamite 2. Jack Swagger 3. NXTonUSA 4. Riho I think AEW was the number one trend the whole night. NXT didn't even touch it. For awhile Nickelback was ahead of NXT
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Post by Mister Pigwell on Oct 2, 2019 21:24:01 GMT -5
We have an announcement up about not doing this. So please. Let's not do this.
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