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Post by rocket on Jan 31, 2022 18:13:00 GMT -5
Did Christian read this thread?
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Post by celtics543 on Jan 31, 2022 19:10:46 GMT -5
I feel like he's being used exactly as he should be. Let's not forget he's a 48 year old guy with 25 years of bumps that already had retire because of concussion issues. I'm thrilled that Edge got to come back and end his career on his terms too but I don't need to see him in the main event anymore. I think the argument in this thread is basically, do I want to see my older guys in the main event or working in the midcard to help the next generation and I'm on the side or preferring to see them gracefully put over the next generation.
Both Edge and Christian had their time back in the mid 2000's and into about 2013. Huge fan of both guys but neither needs to be in the main event or trying to carry a promotion anymore. Let the young guys do that and transition into the player/coach role that guys of their age are doing at this point. I have a lot of respect for what both of them are doing, I just enjoy the role that Christian is playing more.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2022 21:10:17 GMT -5
I'm sure Billy Gunn, as an example, would give his eyeteeth to be as wasted as Christian has been in AEW.
He handed uber-heel Omega his first title loss. He's attached to one of the "four pillars".
It's clear what his role is, but there's no shame in that role, and I'm willing to bet Christian accepts that role and is doing it with aplomb. He seems like the kind of guy who'd want to just have great matches and get the "kids" over. I mean, he's had a great career, what does he have to prove EXCEPT that he can use his experience to make new guys?
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Post by ASYLUMHAUSEN on Feb 1, 2022 0:00:43 GMT -5
I'm sure Billy Gunn, as an example, would give his eyeteeth to be as wasted as Christian has been in AEW. Your point is very VERY valid (and I agree 100%) but...to be fair... Billy is currently indirectly linked to the hottest shooting star in the entire industry right now so...he does have that going for him at least.
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Post by clifford on Feb 1, 2022 3:55:45 GMT -5
Also I do not care if it seems 'too obvious' but the inevitable Jungle Boy/Christian feud is going to be amazing.
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Post by Yamashita Enforcement Division on Feb 1, 2022 10:28:01 GMT -5
I'm sure Billy Gunn, as an example, would give his eyeteeth to be as wasted as Christian has been in AEW. The same Billy Gunn who has an office job plus gets his sons in a position to get pushed?
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Post by MrElijah on Feb 1, 2022 10:55:32 GMT -5
I'm sure Billy Gunn, as an example, would give his eyeteeth to be as wasted as Christian has been in AEW. He handed uber-heel Omega his first title loss. He's attached to one of the "four pillars". It's clear what his role is, but there's no shame in that role, and I'm willing to bet Christian accepts that role and is doing it with aplomb. He seems like the kind of guy who'd want to just have great matches and get the "kids" over. I mean, he's had a great career, what does he have to prove EXCEPT that he can use his experience to make new guys? Look at AJ Styles before and after working with Christian.
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Post by kingoftheindies on Feb 1, 2022 11:06:58 GMT -5
I'm sure Billy Gunn, as an example, would give his eyeteeth to be as wasted as Christian has been in AEW. The same Billy Gunn who has an office job plus gets his sons in a position to get pushed? They haven't really been pushed to be fair. Them wanting a title shot now in story makes sense since they are undefeated as a team. But they aren't featured or pushed like Best Friends, Lucha Bros, Acclaimed, Men if the Year, PNP, Jurassic Express, Kings of Black Throne, Dark Order, Young Bucks, ReDRagon, Private Party, Butcher and Blade, FTR, Varsity Blondes, or... need I go on?
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Post by Dub H on Feb 1, 2022 12:56:59 GMT -5
I'm sure Billy Gunn, as an example, would give his eyeteeth to be as wasted as Christian has been in AEW. The same Billy Gunn who has an office job plus gets his sons in a position to get pushed? This is the first time The Ass Boys are getting TV time in 3 years. If Gunn is using his position for a push he is doing a crap job at it.
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Post by Cyno on Feb 1, 2022 13:29:50 GMT -5
I'm sure Billy Gunn, as an example, would give his eyeteeth to be as wasted as Christian has been in AEW. The same Billy Gunn who has an office job plus gets his sons in a position to get pushed? Danhausen's gotten the Ass Boys more over than their dad.
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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on Feb 1, 2022 14:29:41 GMT -5
Also I do not care if it seems 'too obvious' but the inevitable Jungle Boy/Christian feud is going to be amazing. I no longer want Christian to do the “jealous mentor turns” story, I want Christian to go all “Reverse Flash” and turn heel and start tormenting Jungle Boy to try and make him a better wrestler by pushing him to a killer instinct.
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Post by eJm on Feb 1, 2022 14:31:53 GMT -5
Also I do not care if it seems 'too obvious' but the inevitable Jungle Boy/Christian feud is going to be amazing. I no longer want Christian to do the “jealous mentor turns” story, I want Christian to go all “Reverse Flash” and turn heel and start tormenting Jungle Boy to try and make him a better wrestler by pushing him to a killer instinct. Ooooooh, I like that!
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Feb 1, 2022 16:05:48 GMT -5
I'm sure Billy Gunn, as an example, would give his eyeteeth to be as wasted as Christian has been in AEW. The same Billy Gunn who has an office job plus gets his sons in a position to get pushed? These guys were slumming on DARK for about two years smacking tomato cans around, outside of like two or three TV appearances. Danhausen's gotten them legitimately and organically over with crowds which at this point is earning them more TV exposure, Billy didn't do shit but enjoy the ride. The whole "The dad pulls rank" shit is really old tbh. If you paid attention to them one iota the notion they got any sort of a push before Ass Boys is wild lol
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2022 21:46:19 GMT -5
I'm sure Billy Gunn, as an example, would give his eyeteeth to be as wasted as Christian has been in AEW. The same Billy Gunn who has an office job plus gets his sons in a position to get pushed? Office job I'll give you. But, uh, until "Ass Boys" became a thing, The Gunn Club was going nowhere fast. Besides, I'm sure Christian could probably be a producer or talent scout tomorrow if he wanted it.
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Post by sunnytaker on Feb 2, 2022 9:46:53 GMT -5
he has been fine in the role he's in. not every wwe guy that comes over should be at the top of the card constantly. he got his initial comeback run and win over omega to cement himself as a "big win" for younger talent down the road for the people who forgot about his impact/wwe runs- now he has a fresh impact title run and win over omega in recent history. now he's settling into the face mentor role for JE. i don;t foresee him doing a miro like rise to the top again (currently derailed by injuries) after he splits with his initial grouping with JE like miro did with kip/penelope.
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