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Post by Mike Strike on Mar 2, 2021 23:55:35 GMT -5
So why is Shaq competing on Dynamite and not the PPV? Seems like a surefire way to throwaway buys.
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Post by Dr. Bolty, Disaster Enby on Mar 3, 2021 0:16:17 GMT -5
So why is Shaq competing on Dynamite and not the PPV? Seems like a surefire way to throwaway buys. Possibly a TNT demand, possibly they figure that the PPVs are for the hardcore wrestling fans who care about match quality. Keep in mind that they make more money from Dynamite than from PPVs, so on some level, it's putting the big money in the correct place.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Mar 3, 2021 0:27:56 GMT -5
So why is Shaq competing on Dynamite and not the PPV? Seems like a surefire way to throwaway buys. TNT wants to be one of the top rated networks on cable, Shaq being on a PPV doesn't do that. This is a crossover way to try and get NBA and AEW fans to both watch something at the same time on their cable channel and attempt to draw a big number They got Sting returning on the PPV, they're fine for the possible casual buys
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Post by toodarkmark on Mar 3, 2021 1:31:07 GMT -5
So why is Shaq competing on Dynamite and not the PPV? Seems like a surefire way to throwaway buys. He had to move his schedule because the NBA decided to have their All-Star weekend the weekend of the PPV. So they had to move the match to Wednesday. Also, Tony Khan has brought this up often, putting on a good TV product is more important then PPV buys. TV is what drives AEW and is the cake, PPV is the icing.
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Post by Mozenrath on Mar 3, 2021 18:01:08 GMT -5
Red Velvet's Unrestricted appearance is fun, currently listening to it. She's a pretty natural talker.
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Post by The Dark Order Inferno on Mar 3, 2021 18:05:15 GMT -5
Red Velvet has something, she moves great in the ring, she has her mannerisms down \nd is fairly charismatic in her own right, the longer Brandi is kept away from her, the better.
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Post by Mozenrath on Mar 3, 2021 18:20:29 GMT -5
Red Velvet has something, she moves great in the ring, she has her mannerisms down \nd is fairly charismatic in her own right, the longer Brandi is kept away from her, the better. Honestly, I don't think it does any harm having them interact, they were getting kind of a fun rapport, but yeah, she obviously has been in a good position to blossom and it will be a while before she can come back, anyway. By that time, whether they interact or not, I think Red ought to stand on her own and not risk being eclipsed. I like Just Desserts as a move and all, but a lot of people do semi-similar moves, like I've seen Thunder Rosa use it as a regular move at times. A new finisher would be good, I am just not sure what'd suit her, exactly.
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Post by The Dark Order Inferno on Mar 3, 2021 18:33:16 GMT -5
Red Velvet has something, she moves great in the ring, she has her mannerisms down \nd is fairly charismatic in her own right, the longer Brandi is kept away from her, the better. Honestly, I don't think it does any harm having them interact, they were getting kind of a fun rapport, but yeah, she obviously has been in a good position to blossom and it will be a while before she can come back, anyway. By that time, whether they interact or not, I think Red ought to stand on her own and not risk being eclipsed. I like Just Desserts as a move and all, but a lot of people do semi-similar moves, like I've seen Thunder Rosa use it as a regular move at times. A new finisher would be good, I am just not sure what'd suit her, exactly. Brandi treating her as a mini-me and comparing her to a toy did her no favours at all when she was trying to build up some credibility. If Brandi were still around she'd be about as credible as a purse, just treated as a prop in the feud with Jade.
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Post by Dr. Bolty, Disaster Enby on Mar 3, 2021 18:35:09 GMT -5
Red Velvet has something, she moves great in the ring, she has her mannerisms down \nd is fairly charismatic in her own right, the longer Brandi is kept away from her, the better. Honestly, I don't think it does any harm having them interact, they were getting kind of a fun rapport, but yeah, she obviously has been in a good position to blossom and it will be a while before she can come back, anyway. By that time, whether they interact or not, I think Red ought to stand on her own and not risk being eclipsed. I like Just Desserts as a move and all, but a lot of people do semi-similar moves, like I've seen Thunder Rosa use it as a regular move at times. A new finisher would be good, I am just not sure what'd suit her, exactly. As far as a new finisher, KENTA's busaiku knee (that Daniel Bryan used as his WWE impact finisher) seems like the best fit off the top of my head. Partly because if I had to classify her style as similar to someone, it would be KENTA - precise, agile, strike-focused with a little bit of flying. The straightjacket lungblower would also fit her general frame and style, but that move racks up back problems like nothing else. As to the original post re: Velvet: yeah, she's fantastic. Her insertion into this Shaq/Jade angle could have sunk her and made her look like a scrub - given that she was brought in via being a hanger on to Brandi, who was herself involved by being a hanger on to Cody. Instead, Velvet has owned this angle and made me genuinely root for her as a character who is rightly pissed off.
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on Mar 5, 2021 15:45:14 GMT -5
I was today years old when I learned that MJF's gum guy was Hook.
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Post by Fade is a CodyCryBaby on Mar 6, 2021 9:47:22 GMT -5
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on Mar 6, 2021 11:03:52 GMT -5
People should listen to Jericho's latest podcast with MJF. There's a part where they're talking about Jungle Boy and start ranting on how terrible it is that fans are singing someone's theme song. It's glorious.
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Post by thegatewaydrug on Mar 6, 2021 11:41:33 GMT -5
People should listen to Jericho's latest podcast with MJF. There's a part where they're talking about Jungle Boy and start ranting on how terrible it is that fans are singing someone's theme song. It's glorious. Again, Jericho is holding on for dear life to keep up with MJF. The kayfabe is strong in this one. Give me heel champ MJF vs. face Hangman Page for 6 months in 2022!
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Post by RKTaker on Mar 8, 2021 10:24:49 GMT -5
So with what happened last night (botch aside) if AEW still decides to go through with Kingston’s face turn does the Butcher and Blade and Bunny all turn with him? I’m guessing so right cause then it would probably be Omega and the good brothers vs Kingston’s family?
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Post by Chiral on Mar 8, 2021 19:57:09 GMT -5
I'm wondering if the floor tron from Revolution is gonna be part of Dynamite from now on or just be for PPVs. They had floor trons made for everybody so IDK.
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Post by Bang Bang Bart on Mar 8, 2021 20:48:54 GMT -5
I'm wondering if the floor tron from Revolution is gonna be part of Dynamite from now on or just be for PPVs. They had floor trons made for everybody so IDK. I assume it’s only a Revolution-exclusive set up to fit the aesthetic, like the Full Gear gears and the Double or Nothing casino chips.
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Post by Vice honcho room temperature on Mar 8, 2021 20:53:44 GMT -5
I had quite the laugh when Darby Allen got hit in the head by the window after being thrown through it
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Post by Fade is a CodyCryBaby on Mar 8, 2021 20:57:12 GMT -5
So with what happened last night (botch aside) if AEW still decides to go through with Kingston’s face turn does the Butcher and Blade and Bunny all turn with him? I’m guessing so right cause then it would probably be Omega and the good brothers vs Kingston’s family? Think they might pivot it hard in keeping Kingston heel through whatever kind of way they rationalize it.
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Post by Vice honcho room temperature on Mar 8, 2021 23:41:21 GMT -5
Rewatching the Sting match and the crt tv they had was a Magnavox... Idk if that means anything. Also Sting and Allen's opening move of throwing Allen at Cage didn't give them any advantage... Maybe hurt them
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Post by Dr. Bolty, Disaster Enby on Mar 10, 2021 14:19:06 GMT -5
Rewatching the preshow tag from Revolution, and Thunder Rosa has a very weird flaw: she sometimes lets her opponent take control of the match in a way that makes no sense. I remember her match with Dani Jordyn had this weird sequence where the transition into Dani's big hanging DDT spot relied on Dani just no-selling Rosa out of the blue, and in the tag, Itoh takes control with no further cutoff after Rosa wins a shoulder tackle exchange.
I get that Rosa's all about elevating other people, but she maybe needs to be giving in ways that make more sense.
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