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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on May 29, 2022 19:14:41 GMT -5
Aaaand it was a work. Close thread. ☺️ It’d be one that a lot of credible sources stuck their necks out for to say it wasn’t one. I mean, he’s having the match and I suppose we’ll find out more info after the fact, but the risk/reward ratio is too out of whack here for the promoter, the wrestler AND the news reporter to all be in on it.
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on May 29, 2022 19:16:17 GMT -5
Yeah, him showing up for the match doesn't mean that not appearing at a meet and greet is a work.
Especially with how the match went with MJF getting no offense and MJF getting the stretcher job out.
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on May 29, 2022 19:19:58 GMT -5
That felt like they got him to agree to come in long enough to put Wardlow over and get killed off. Being squashed that decisively, having the ring taken away, being stretchered out... It felt like the end of the character.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on May 29, 2022 19:20:26 GMT -5
Either way, this doesn't look good for either party
AEW knew and went along with it which makes them look bad or MJF tried some shit and failed or very least got some of what he wanted
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Post by smokinvokoun86 on May 29, 2022 19:22:23 GMT -5
At least he showed up for his ass whipping. For what he pulled this weekend, he deserved to be buried like he did. And it was perfect for what it was.
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Post by Dub H on May 29, 2022 19:25:16 GMT -5
That felt like they got him to agree to come in long enough to put Wardlow over and get killed off. Being squashed that decisively, having the ring taken away, being stretchered out... It felt like the end of the character. He did feel not as into it in the match,he was still trying but maybe its the drama but he felt like he wasnt in a good mood to work.
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Post by Error on May 29, 2022 19:25:30 GMT -5
And with Forbidden Door being the focus now, MJF can sell the beating.
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Post by Urethra Franklin on May 29, 2022 19:25:37 GMT -5
Yeah, it was pretty clearly not a work.
You don’t go to all of that trouble and then not even hint at it.
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Post by Ecks Ecks Ringout Ecks Ecks on May 29, 2022 19:25:38 GMT -5
Yeah, him showing up for the match doesn't mean that not appearing at a meet and greet is a work. Especially with how the match went with MJF getting no offense and MJF getting the stretcher job out. Also, unless I missed something, commentary didn't acknowledge the situation at all. No point in making it a work if you're not going to follow through and talk about it.
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2022 19:25:55 GMT -5
That felt like they got him to agree to come in long enough to put Wardlow over and get killed off. Being squashed that decisively, having the ring taken away, being stretchered out... It felt like the end of the character. This. I didn't like how it appeared in the grand scheme of things regardless. If it's a work then that's shitty, if it's not a work and MJF agreed to put Wardlow over and he's on his way out then I'm glad we can move onto something else. The fact I was more concerned with backstage stuff compared to their entire feud just doesn't sit well with me.
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2022 19:26:26 GMT -5
Either way, this doesn't look good for either party AEW knew and went along with it which makes them look bad or MJF tried some shit and failed or very least got some of what he wanted OR someone got in his ear that isn't from management and said "The very least you can do is go out on your back", so he did a literal stretcher job.
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on May 29, 2022 19:27:34 GMT -5
Yeah, if it were a work I'm sure it would've been acknowledged past MJF doing a plane taunt.
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Post by Feargus McReddit on May 29, 2022 19:28:58 GMT -5
I mean, the problem is there are so many variables we don’t know.
When did MJF show up tonight? Was the match booked as planned or was it different? Is MJF gone on Monday or did they come to an understanding? Was there a reason for an understanding? Heck, was the meet and greet refund stuff intentional?
It feels we’re asking more questions then getting answers right now. Not saying people can’t have opinions, just how I feel.
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Post by Mid-Carder on May 29, 2022 19:37:32 GMT -5
Maybe it was just the stress and high emotions of the whole situation but I didn't think Max looked very well.
If he's gone for a while I'll miss him but Tony can't entertain people no-showing events.
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Post by Renslayer on May 29, 2022 19:38:12 GMT -5
Jumping in super late, what's the reason for the beef?
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on May 29, 2022 19:42:02 GMT -5
Yeah, him showing up for the match doesn't mean that not appearing at a meet and greet is a work. Especially with how the match went with MJF getting no offense and MJF getting the stretcher job out. Also, unless I missed something, commentary didn't acknowledge the situation at all. No point in making it a work if you're not going to follow through and talk about it. Yeah, commentary didn't mention it. The only real reference to it was MJF making an airplane taunt at the beginning.
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2022 19:42:34 GMT -5
Maybe it was just the stress and high emotions of the whole situation but I didn't think Max looked very well. If he's gone for a while I'll miss him but Tony can't entertain people no-showing events. There is a lot we don't know. MJF is notorious for "workin' the marks, brother", no matter how cringey it is. Personally, I think one of two things happened: 1. There's a legit hate between TK and MJF that isn't just about money, and he just wants out. Up to you if you think he did it right or not. 2. MJF has something personal going on that will put him out an indeterminate amount of time, and all parties agreed that the best thing to do is job hard and get stretchered out.
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Post by Peeetah on May 29, 2022 19:43:15 GMT -5
I'm usually wrong but that felt like goodbye.
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Post by oxbaker on May 29, 2022 20:03:15 GMT -5
If he shows up on Raw tomorrow no-selling the injuries …
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Post by Dub H on May 29, 2022 20:03:27 GMT -5
Jumping in super late, what's the reason for the beef? Reportedly MJF wants more money. Tony Khan is glad to give him a raise with an Extension but apparently MJF doesnt want to talk extension with Tony while their representative also claiming they are not against it
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