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Post by Dr. Bolty, Disaster Enby on Sept 2, 2020 21:27:16 GMT -5
It feels really tense right now. Like - they're making the sorts of moves that could help them come out swinging post All Out, with angles cleared and more TV time freed up. But there's also a lot still up in the air - a lot of new talent floating around, but almost no announced signings; Ivelisse and Diamante getting put over, but not having an angle or a clear potential direction; Vickie coming in to manage Nyla Rose complete with a faction name, but no sign of anywhere that that's going. A lot of good things could come of this, but it's been an agonizing wait for any kind of movement and doesn't seem likely that it all moves at once next week.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Sept 2, 2020 21:42:48 GMT -5
It feels really tense right now. Like - they're making the sorts of moves that could help them come out swinging post All Out, with angles cleared and more TV time freed up. But there's also a lot still up in the air - a lot of new talent floating around, but almost no announced signings; Ivelisse and Diamante getting put over, but not having an angle or a clear potential direction; Vickie coming in to manage Nyla Rose complete with a faction name, but no sign of anywhere that that's going. A lot of good things could come of this, but it's been an agonizing wait for any kind of movement and doesn't seem likely that it all moves at once next week. If you put Nyla with Ivelisse and Diamante, that could help kill two birds with one stone, they all hate Shida too, it's a very easy thing to set up. Conti with Dark Order I am sure will continue, potentially even on DARK this Friday, but obviously we'll see. I don't see it as tense I think things are actually moving at a decent clip now, better than it was for sure, but AEW's not one to push everything in a week anyway, as long as they gain trust back with the viewers, they can pace this well.
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Post by chrom on Sept 2, 2020 21:45:50 GMT -5
Ivelisse and Diamante were at ringside, a hopeful sign they'll be used more often.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Sept 3, 2020 3:01:52 GMT -5
So an overview of the developments over I'd say the last month:
- Had a Women's Tag Tournament
- Creative changes seemingly (Dustin and Madusa)
- NWA Partnership to bring in Thunder Rosa
- Ivelisse, Diamante, and Tay Conti: Presumably signed or will be soon
- Cuts: Bea Priestley and Sadie Gibbs
- Features: Arianne Andrews, Racheal Ellering, Serena Deeb, Heather Monroe, Nicole Savoy/Lil Swole, Rache Chanel, Dasha
- A glut of young talent: Skylar Moore, Dani Jordan, KiLyn King, Anna Jay, Abadon, Kenzie Paige, Cassandra Golden, Red Velvet, MJ Jenkins
Overall it's a process, but I'm definitely seeing a lot of positive signs here. Also hope the likes of Ellering, Savoy and Deeb are signed, they're all really great and would help this division along with the young lionesses in development and possible other talents to fill out the lower card
I just hope we get some more conformations on signings and overall storylines, I guess time will tell, but in terms of showcases especially on DARK and tonight's match looking good, I hope we are on an upward trend for the women's roster in terms of talent and depth.
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Post by polarbearpete on Sept 3, 2020 6:12:41 GMT -5
They put Swole and Baker on the kickoff show?
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Post by Lt. Palumbo on Sept 3, 2020 9:20:15 GMT -5
They put Swole and Baker on the kickoff show? Man, I'm a big old AEW mark. But that felt like it bordered on intentional trolling.
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Post by BayleyTiffyCodyCenaJudyHopps on Sept 3, 2020 9:33:13 GMT -5
Maybe it's different for younger audiences, but I've sat through years and years of bra/panties matches, Hot Lesbian Action, and Diva bullshit. AEW already has a good women's division based on those merits.
I'm not saying they can't improve. They'll need to if they want to keep women and little girls invested. I know they're behind WWE's women, they're behind Stardom, they're behind Ice Ribbon. What they need is more TV time and a wider range of workers. The payoff will come with time.
But my god, the current AEW women are light years ahead of the shinola audiences had to endure in the past.
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Post by ronin705 on Sept 3, 2020 9:35:53 GMT -5
They put Swole and Baker on the kickoff show? I was pretty pissed hearing that myself smfh
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Post by Hypnosis on Sept 3, 2020 9:39:16 GMT -5
They put Swole and Baker on the kickoff show? I was pretty pissed hearing that myself smfh It does feel like Khan doesn't consider the women a top priority on storylines usually.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Sept 3, 2020 9:43:42 GMT -5
Why put Swole/Baker on the pre show when they have gotten the most build?
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Post by ronin705 on Sept 3, 2020 9:52:56 GMT -5
Why put Swole/Baker on the pre show when they have gotten the most build? No f***in clue smfh. They arguably have a better build than the title feud and they cant even be the opening match of the ppv smfh
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on Sept 3, 2020 9:53:45 GMT -5
They put Swole and Baker on the kickoff show? I'm guessing it's because they didn't want to air a cinematic match on live PPV in front of the crowd.
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Post by markymark on Sept 3, 2020 9:56:51 GMT -5
Why put Swole/Baker on the pre show when they have gotten the most build? Khan mentioned Britt isnt 100% recovered and we know Swole how she does when she tries to carry someone(Penelope)
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Sept 3, 2020 10:02:40 GMT -5
Why put Swole/Baker on the pre show when they have gotten the most build? Khan mentioned Britt isnt 100% recovered and we know Swole how she does when she tries to carry someone(Penelope) Still tho, if that is the case either hold off or put the match on but with that much build and it has been your key match, it should be on the main show It has gotten more build then the title match
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Sept 3, 2020 10:04:05 GMT -5
Why put Swole/Baker on the pre show when they have gotten the most build? No f***in clue smfh. They arguably have a better build than the title feud and they cant even be the opening match of the ppv smfh Yea, unless this is an angle to build for the "real match" I don't think this was the best decision The division has been built around their feud, it should be on the main show
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Post by Mozenrath on Sept 3, 2020 10:11:46 GMT -5
I'm fine with it being the Buy-In. Britt's having her first match back, it'll be cinematic, and this does mean the most eyes on it since don't Buy-Ins go on Youtube? It makes some sense to have the buy-in be something character-focused than a filler, but higher workrate, match.
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Post by Dr. Bolty, Disaster Enby on Sept 3, 2020 10:12:25 GMT -5
Khan mentioned Britt isnt 100% recovered and we know Swole how she does when she tries to carry someone(Penelope) Still tho, if that is the case either hold off or put the match on but with that much build and it has been your key match, it should be on the main show It has gotten more build then the title match If those are the circumstances, I can see the reasoning, at least. For as long and solid as it's been, it's not a grand epic of a feud, and it's arguably holding up Britt and Swole from doing anything else. Swole could be chasing a win over Nyla Rose, or bringing in Lil Swole to feud with Diamante and Ivelisse, or going for the title. As much as I have enjoyed the feud, the last few weeks have definitely put me in the mindset of wanting to see it end already.
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Post by deezy on Sept 3, 2020 10:13:53 GMT -5
Why put Swole/Baker on the pre show when they have gotten the most build? I was fast forwarding through the show and had to rewind it back to make sure I seen that right, That they're on the pre-show. It doesn't make sense at all, Then I remembered this is AEW and with how they treat the women's division, it makes sense.
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Post by Magic knows Black Lives Matter on Sept 3, 2020 10:22:46 GMT -5
Honestly, that’s pretty embarrassing. All that build but shoved off for a throwaway Bucks match and a eight man with f***ing Zach Ryder.
Like, they might be trying but maybe that’s a sign they...don’t get it??? The optics of this are so bad and it don’t even make much sense from a card perspective.
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Post by Mozenrath on Sept 3, 2020 10:33:00 GMT -5
Honestly, that’s pretty embarrassing. All that build but shoved off for a throwaway Bucks match and a eight man with f***ing Zach Ryder. Like, they might be trying but maybe that’s a sign they...don’t get it??? The optics of this are so bad and it don’t even make much sense from a card perspective. How are the optics bad? If the title match was bumped off of the PPV, yeah, that'd look bad, but the feud over Britt being thrown in a dumpster that hasn't really been much but a diversion for both women? I've enjoyed the angle, yeah, but it's still mostly existed to set up a reason for Hikaru to not face either woman for a time for her whole "open challenge" angle, which is giving us an inter-promotion match, which is the bigger deal. Like, yeah, the Bucks match I'll give you, but Cardona was a big signing. I know we can all have a laugh sometimes at his expense, but he's also really goddamn popular, so it makes sense that he'd end up on the card, plus it is also part of a months-long angle.
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