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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Apr 7, 2021 21:09:16 GMT -5
JD Drake is that dude. Not many people can take a thread of peeps going "Who the heck is this guy" and make them immediately want more halfway into the match. Dude's legit, and if this was his "Prove you deserve a contract" match, then he earned it. Also I'm sure Ryan Nemeth is still running at this very moment  |
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Apr 7, 2021 21:15:36 GMT -5
JD Drake is one of those dudes that feels real special. Just... shouldn't be able to do some of the shit he does.
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Post by kingoftheindies on Apr 7, 2021 21:17:11 GMT -5
I feel this performance by JD (and off topic Bear Country as well) means the All Elite graphic is around the corner?
Anyways JD brought his working boots. Never paid much attention to EVOLVE when he was a big deal but that showed him in a great light and also was the type of match to show how good Darby is as well.
Just too bad they had the pleasure of going head to head against Walter
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Apr 7, 2021 21:20:11 GMT -5
I feel this performance by JD (and off topic Bear Country as well) means the All Elite graphic is around the corner? Anyways JD brought his working boots. Never paid much attention to EVOLVE when he was a big deal but that showed him in a great light and also was the type of match to show how good Darby is as well. Just too bad they had the pleasure of going head to head against Walter Fun fact: JD Drake has also wrestled WALTER. |
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Post by El Cokehead del Knife Fight on Apr 7, 2021 21:36:40 GMT -5
JD Drake looks like one of those dad-bod wrestlers that you see on local indies where you're sure that they're only booked because they're buddies with someone. That is until he actually wrestles and he's a dude that would have killed it in Texas as a brawler back in the 80's.
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Apr 7, 2021 21:55:18 GMT -5
Drake has a look and style that makes him stand out.
Not only should he be signed, he should immediately get a push as a feature heel. Not even remotely kidding.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Apr 7, 2021 22:15:38 GMT -5
Drake has a look and style that makes him stand out. Not only should he be signed, he should immediately get a push as a feature heel. Not even remotely kidding. He is the clear ace of his faction currently, if he stays heel he'll be great, if he eventually murks Nemeth even better |
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Post by This Player Hating Mothman on Apr 7, 2021 23:48:53 GMT -5
WWE passed on him in the Evolve buyout but signed his partner, and I'm not dissing his partner or anything, but they missed something with this guy. His style is somewhere between Vader and Bam Bam Bigelow, and him running with his shot this well has been great to see.
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Post by lucas_lee on Apr 8, 2021 0:20:22 GMT -5
WWE passed on him in the Evolve buyout but signed his partner, and I'm not dissing his partner or anything, but they missed something with this guy. His style is somewhere between Vader and Bam Bam Bigelow, and him running with his shot this well has been great to see. I have to agree with this. They missed out on having a workhorse |
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Post by Mozenrath on Apr 8, 2021 0:57:26 GMT -5
JD Drake is one of those dudes that feels real special. Just... shouldn't be able to do some of the shit he does. Always love the clubbing to the person bounced off the ropes spot he does. |
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Post by "Gizzark" Mike Wronglevenay on Apr 8, 2021 9:00:20 GMT -5
I had never heard of this guy until a few weeks ago, and he really doesn't have a particularly inspiring look. I expected absolutely nothing - I should learn to have more faith in AEW.
This match was great. Did everything it needed to do. Darby won it comfortably as champion but it made JD look like a million bucks. The stuff he was doing, both a throwback and a new spin on a lot of old spots - I just want to see more of his work.
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Post by Hypnosis on Apr 8, 2021 9:55:29 GMT -5
That was a good match. Drake's going to thrive in future AEW hardcore brawls.
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Post by Mainia on Apr 8, 2021 10:44:44 GMT -5
I hope he sticks with that new attire going forward, it looks great on him and better than just the black trunks.
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Post by Rumble McSkirmish on Apr 8, 2021 10:58:25 GMT -5
Drake fits one of my favorite Wrestling archetypes (The Thick Boy that can go) to a tee, so yeah count me in joining the voices that want him signed sooner rather than later.
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Post by drjayphd (feat. Pitbull) on Apr 8, 2021 12:33:45 GMT -5
Dude's legit, and if this was his "Prove you deserve a contract" match, then he earned it. Pretty sure he proved he deserved a contract with his AEW debut against Eddie Kingston, but it sounds like he just keeps reiterating he belongs there. I can't wait to watch this match from what everyone's said about it. |
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Apr 8, 2021 13:34:24 GMT -5
I hope he sticks with that new attire going forward, it looks great on him and better than just the black trunks. Some peeps just dont look good in a singlet, but JD Drake rocks it. I know some peeps like his trunks look but I think it makes sense in kayfabe since we've established Nemeth is trying to change things about him. But imo he just looked badass in that new gear, so it worked! |
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Post by Deputy Muscle on Apr 8, 2021 13:52:45 GMT -5
Pretty Peter and Nemeth clearly have an eye for talent.
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Post by Harry The Arrow was Wrong! on Apr 8, 2021 13:55:14 GMT -5
I hope he sticks with that new attire going forward, it looks great on him and better than just the black trunks. Some peeps just dont look good in a singlet, but JD Drake rocks it. I know some peeps like his trunks look but I think it makes sense in kayfabe since we've established Nemeth is trying to change things about him. But imo he just looked badass in that new gear, so it worked! I thought a change like this would take away from his gimmick but nah the singlet really suits him. As for the match? Yeah it was a lot of fun. JD Drake is great |
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Post by Lance Uppercut on Apr 8, 2021 14:40:20 GMT -5
Drake fits one of my favorite Wrestling archetypes (The Thick Boy that can go) to a tee, so yeah count me in joining the voices that want him signed sooner rather than later. It is thickboy season according the cwc |
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Post by Bad Moon on Apr 8, 2021 14:49:08 GMT -5
I was gonna make a joke along the lines of "we have Kevin Steen at home" but f*** that, the guy is good and deserves credit.
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