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Post by Fake Jesus on Feb 15, 2022 11:38:27 GMT -5
There's a major spot open here. Cody was booked in the midcard but he was always a B-stream main eventer with the 1st or 2nd most prominent non-title story, same as Jericho is. So there's a slot here at the bottom of AEW's genuine main event - who gets it? Keith Lee? Eddie Kingston? Darby Allin?
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Post by Legion on Feb 15, 2022 11:46:05 GMT -5
No one.
Cody, as you say, was part of but outside the main spots.
He was almost treated like WWE treats their part time legends, he could walk in at any point, but also walk out again.
I think he cemented Sammy in his mid card champion spot, and that's the main spot he's passed on.
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Post by kingoftheindies on Feb 15, 2022 11:48:59 GMT -5
What are we considering Cody's spot? Are we talking the guy new talent works with to get introduced to fans or for tryouts? I'd say thay goes to either Sammy or Darby currently... maybe Starks
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Post by Fade is a CodyCryBaby on Feb 15, 2022 11:51:54 GMT -5
Dolph Zigglers brother carry’s on as Cody. Nobody acknowledges it.
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Post by clifford on Feb 15, 2022 11:56:22 GMT -5
Cody was not booked in the midcard. He was always presented as one of the company's top stars.
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Post by Mozenrath on Feb 15, 2022 11:58:20 GMT -5
Right now, I kinda feel like the closest analogue is Punk, probably.
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Post by YAKMAN is ICHIBAN on Feb 15, 2022 12:03:18 GMT -5
He was booked in such a weird bubble I say no one from a booking perspective.
From an airtime perspective I wouldn't mind the women getting more time.
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Post by Instant Classic on Feb 15, 2022 12:08:49 GMT -5
It’s wild he kept his word about never being AEW champion after he lost to Jericho.
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Post by nihilismizhawt on Feb 15, 2022 12:16:32 GMT -5
Keith Lee. Every place you would see Cody's face on a poster, you will see Keith Lee. Matches for the TNT title? Keith Lee. And he won't have a stipulation that he can't go for the world title.
On the other hand, backstage he will be irreplaceable. But like working with younger talent? Bryan Danielson. Charity work? Amanda Huber and Shawn Dean. Go Big Show? Paul Wight should take over there. But I think backstage is the really where he will be most missed, not on TV.
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Post by Celgress on Feb 15, 2022 12:44:37 GMT -5
No one. Cody, as you say, was part of but outside the main spots. He was almost treated like WWE treats their part time legends, he could walk in at any point, but also walk out again. I think he cemented Sammy in his mid card champion spot, and that's the main spot he's passed on. Indeed, now that the TNT Belt is freed from his tyranny I'm very interested to see what they do with it moving forward. No longer is there the constant threat of Cody returning to take it off the current champ out of nowhere.  |
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Post by Dub H on Feb 15, 2022 12:49:37 GMT -5
It always felt Cody was part of its own seperate show, so I hope nobody
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Post by Baldobomb-22-OH-MAN!!! on Feb 15, 2022 12:50:36 GMT -5
What spot?
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Post by Celgress on Feb 15, 2022 12:51:43 GMT -5
The answer is obvious, brother!  |
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Post by Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story on Feb 15, 2022 12:52:32 GMT -5
Danhausen. Just give me the Danhausen-verse.
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Post by r. on Feb 15, 2022 12:52:49 GMT -5
Does it matter?
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Post by EP 54 is banned from Collision on Feb 15, 2022 13:00:28 GMT -5
Fuego Dos. He's about the right size, has a similar build, but he's a bit green, and I don't think he knows English. His clapping skills are on point though.
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Post by Dr. Bolty, Disaster Enby on Feb 15, 2022 14:00:00 GMT -5
If I had to define Cody's spot, it was as a top star doing lots of promos and blood feuds outside of the title scene, with a slower and more old-fashioned wrestling style.
So yeah, CM Punk, who's currently a better Cody than Cody.
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Post by This Player Hating Mothman on Feb 15, 2022 14:06:31 GMT -5
Forget taking Cody's spot, I want someone to seamlessly insert himself into Cody's character and just retain the entrance, presentation, promos, and everything. Keep his continuity and give it to like Peter Avalon with zero adjustments, including send-ups to a legendary father in wrestling. Just act like nothing's changed.
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Post by Dub H on Feb 15, 2022 14:09:28 GMT -5
Forget taking Cody's spot, I want someone to seamlessly insert himself into Cody's character and just retain the entrance, presentation, promos, and everything. Keep his continuity and give it to like Peter Avalon with zero adjustments, including send-ups to a legendary father in wrestling. Just act like nothing's changed. ADRENALINE IN MY SOUL SOMETHING SOMETHING COLTEN GUNN |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2022 14:11:25 GMT -5
I’m more interested in where the rest of the Nightmare Family will go. Brock and Lee and a nice, albeit characterless, team. While Dustin is a good JTTS with credibility. But without Cody why keep them together associated at all.
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