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Post by markymark on Feb 15, 2021 21:08:21 GMT -5
She deserves a hug, she did well for someone who has still experience.
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Post by Yamashita Enforcement Division on Feb 15, 2021 21:09:39 GMT -5
The Sour Apple getting a pep talk from Akki is the coolest thing. Akki is great at pep talks.
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Post by markymark on Feb 15, 2021 21:10:08 GMT -5
High praise by Emi, comparing Veny to Manami.
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Post by markymark on Feb 15, 2021 22:18:40 GMT -5
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on Feb 15, 2021 22:26:13 GMT -5
I think it's time we stop treating AEW's women's division as significantly below that of other major companies. Is it perfect? Nope, and that applies both to the talent pool and the booking. But they've made great strides recently so I hope the discourse reflects that and doesn't reflect where they were back in the summer.
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Post by markymark on Feb 15, 2021 22:26:31 GMT -5
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Post by markymark on Feb 15, 2021 22:34:04 GMT -5
Good of Emi realizing how to connect with the american audience, her Freddie Mercury gimmick really didnt make her a fan favorite in 2019.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Feb 15, 2021 23:53:41 GMT -5
I think it's time we stop treating AEW's women's division as significantly below that of other major companies. Is it perfect? Nope, and that applies both to the talent pool and the booking. But they've made great strides recently so I hope the discourse reflects that and doesn't reflect where they were back in the summer. It's why I moved to request the name change after all and make this a general hub for discussion. It had a bad year, and the Joshi being locked out on top of injuries definitely were why. It's also indiciative of showing why they didn't sign everyone not nailed down... they wanted to wait for the opportunity for Joshi to return, call it stubborn if you want, that was Kenny's biggest vision when making the division, a Joshi focus. Now with Joshi able to be featured more, Riho back, maybe getting Ryo on a full time basis, Statlander returning soon, and when pandemic restrictions lessen, maybe even more Josji like Yuka, Emi Itoh, VENY and such being seen more? The women's division is quickly going to get more and more quality, which will frankly compliment the likes of Shida, Deeb, Baker, Swole, La Sicria's, Ford, Velvet, Jade, Tay, Anna, Abadon, Hirsch, Leva, Nyla and the upcoming Young Lionesses who frankly all got thrown into a fire, but are coming out the other end better for it. You will be hard pressed to see a women's division go through the amount of SHIT that the AEW Women's Division had to, and survive, and now start to thrive again.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Feb 15, 2021 23:55:48 GMT -5
She deserves a hug, she did well for someone who has still experience. Mei's got nothing to worry about, given how good she is and how young she is, AEW loves that and we'll definitely see her again.
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Post by Oh Cry Me a Screwball on Feb 16, 2021 1:41:11 GMT -5
Consider it preparation.
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Post by BayleyTiffyCodyCenaJudyHopps on Feb 16, 2021 7:49:37 GMT -5
Good of Emi realizing how to connect with the american audience, her Freddie Mercury gimmick really didnt make her a fan favorite in 2019. Wait, was that really such a turn-off for fans? I mean, it’s Freddie Mercury, one of the most beloved rock icons. It’s not like Sakura came out in a Gary Glitter outfit or dressed as someone really controversial.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Feb 16, 2021 8:11:02 GMT -5
Good of Emi realizing how to connect with the american audience, her Freddie Mercury gimmick really didnt make her a fan favorite in 2019. Wait, was that really such a turn-off for fans? I mean, it’s Freddie Mercury, one of the most beloved rock icons. It’s not like Sakura came out in a Gary Glitter outfit or dressed as someone really controversial. What I gather from some people is they didn't like how Emi seemed to not know what she wanted to be as she would do both babyface and heel things during a match. Personally I never cared but I also think what she has going on now is an improvement, love that gear now and she even looks like she got in better ring shape over the last year. As I said AEW's women's division severely lacks a presence of wiley veteran, let alone one that can still go at a top level clip. Emi is that.
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Post by markymark on Feb 16, 2021 10:33:10 GMT -5
I think it's time we stop treating AEW's women's division as significantly below that of other major companies. Is it perfect? Nope, and that applies both to the talent pool and the booking. But they've made great strides recently so I hope the discourse reflects that and doesn't reflect where they were back in the summer. Now the issue is how on Earth will they complete the US side of the tournament with only 3 Dynamites left before Revolution and also seems that TNT isnt fan of women wrestling. Sadly I assume some of the matches will defintely happen on Dark.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Feb 16, 2021 11:30:44 GMT -5
I think it's time we stop treating AEW's women's division as significantly below that of other major companies. Is it perfect? Nope, and that applies both to the talent pool and the booking. But they've made great strides recently so I hope the discourse reflects that and doesn't reflect where they were back in the summer. Now the issue is how on Earth will they complete the US side of the tournament with only 3 Dynamites left before Revolution and also seems that TNT isnt fan of women wrestling. Sadly I assume some of the matches will defintely happen on Dark. Can I just say I really hate this defeatist attitude that "TNT hates the women" and "Some of the matches will probably end up on DARK"? Nobody said the conclusion of the Tournament was gonna be at Revolution. But realistically it can still happen. And we need to stop thinking the Network hates the women, they've proven to draw when they put effort in. Baker/Rosa did amazing.
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Post by markymark on Feb 16, 2021 11:50:21 GMT -5
Excalibur said Shida is facing the winner of the tournament at Revolution and the finals will happen on March 3rd.
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Post by chrom on Feb 16, 2021 12:04:42 GMT -5
Excalibur said Shida is facing the winner of the tournament at Revolution and the finals will happen on March 3rd. No way that can happen unless they are doing the rest of it on Dark
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Post by Facetious on Feb 16, 2021 12:12:21 GMT -5
Excalibur said Shida is facing the winner of the tournament at Revolution and the finals will happen on March 3rd. I forgot Revolution is coming up. They've really been weak for the build of it.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Feb 16, 2021 14:15:42 GMT -5
Excalibur said Shida is facing the winner of the tournament at Revolution and the finals will happen on March 3rd. No way that can happen unless they are doing the rest of it on Dark Really AEW's issue is their inability and or fear of putting more than one women's match on the main card at a time. They know if any of the US Tournament matches go on DARK their gonna catch a ton of shit.
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on Feb 16, 2021 15:08:45 GMT -5
The only way I can see Shida defending on the PPV is this:
- Dynamite (2/17): Riho/Deeb - Monday on YouTube (2/22): Joshi Semis + Tay/Nyla + Britt/Anna - Dynamite (2/24): US Semis - Monday on YouTube (2/29): Joshi Finals - Dynamite (3/2): US Finals - Revolution Buy In: Japan vs. US Finals - Revolution: Shida vs. Buy In Winner
They also could have the US Finals on YouTube as well with the Joshi Finals so that the tournament winner doesn't wrestle twice but I don't like that scenario really. I'd rather they just push back Shida's defense to TV and have the tournament finals on the PPV.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Feb 16, 2021 15:28:02 GMT -5
The only way I can see Shida defending on the PPV is this: - Dynamite (2/17): Riho/Deeb - Monday on YouTube (2/22): Joshi Semis + Tay/Nyla + Britt/Anna - Dynamite (2/24): US Semis - Monday on YouTube (2/29): Joshi Finals - Dynamite (3/2): US Finals - Revolution Buy In: Japan vs. US Finals - Revolution: Shida vs. Buy In Winner They also could have the US Finals on YouTube as well with the Joshi Finals so that the tournament winner doesn't wrestle twice but I don't like that scenario really. I'd rather they just push back Shida's defense to TV and have the tournament finals on the PPV. At least if they did Tay/Nyla and Britt/Anna with the Joshi girls it would keep them off DARK and in that sort of same viewership category. They're just desperately missing that second show with stuff like this. Really wish we knew when that was coming. At this point it feels like they're waiting for the pandemic to lessen.
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