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Post by kingoftheindies on Oct 26, 2022 13:29:22 GMT -5
Why folks don’t like The Kingdom? I thought they were a fun act back in the day. Especially in a company where they can lean into not being a team that prioritizes great matches versus just getting the dub. I find them super bland. Now I do think their final run as OGK at the end of ROH was fine but both were pushed as focal points as singles guys and it didn't go well (though Taven as TV Champ with House of Truth was fine)
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Post by Deputy Muscle on Oct 26, 2022 13:32:19 GMT -5
Solid signing. Good hands who are both solid on the mic and decent enough in the ring. Fills out the division...it's not like they're going to be sat in the main event scene so really can't see a downside. Always had a soft spot for Taven. Fills that mid-tier delusional heel spot nicely.
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Post by polarbearpete on Oct 26, 2022 13:36:27 GMT -5
Why folks don’t like The Kingdom? I thought they were a fun act back in the day. Especially in a company where they can lean into not being a team that prioritizes great matches versus just getting the dub. I think people have never gotten over Taven's 2019 win at MSG, and haven't gotten over how bad Bennett's run in WWE was. I also think they're fine as a unit, and it won't be shocking if they're used in the new ROH as they ramp up towards the likely streaming show they're gonna have soon. I seem to remember people not being thrilled that Bennett was going to WWE at all, so not sure it was his run there that soured people on him. Here’s the thread where it was reported he was going to WWE: officialfan.proboards.com/thread/557853/mike-wifes-name-bennett-smackdown?page=1
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Post by markymark on Oct 26, 2022 13:49:27 GMT -5
Why folks don’t like The Kingdom? I thought they were a fun act back in the day. Especially in a company where they can lean into not being a team that prioritizes great matches versus just getting the dub. I think people have never gotten over Taven's 2019 win at MSG, and haven't gotten over how bad Bennett's run in WWE was. I also think they're fine as a unit, and it won't be shocking if they're used in the new ROH as they ramp up towards the likely streaming show they're gonna have soon.
TK got rid of Delirious after Supercard of Honor, Delirious along with Bully Ray sent ROH to the graveyeard.
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Post by kingoftheindies on Oct 26, 2022 13:54:01 GMT -5
I think people have never gotten over Taven's 2019 win at MSG, and haven't gotten over how bad Bennett's run in WWE was. I also think they're fine as a unit, and it won't be shocking if they're used in the new ROH as they ramp up towards the likely streaming show they're gonna have soon. I seem to remember people not being thrilled that Bennett was going to WWE at all, so not sure it was his run there that soured people on him. Here’s the thread where it was reported he was going to WWE: officialfan.proboards.com/thread/557853/mike-wifes-name-bennett-smackdown?page=1Bennett was fine but unspectacular early on in ROH. Thing was Cornette loved him and really pushed him heavily during a very bad creative time in ROH. He found his footing again in The Kingdom, but I think his TNA run really soured a lot of people on him.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Oct 26, 2022 16:02:30 GMT -5
Dear Tony, Please put a moratorium on hires. Thanks, GerardGerard These guys are gonna be a big part of ROH as well, so they're not gonna stop signing people if ROH is getting a weekly show soon.
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Post by Nosnorb on Oct 26, 2022 16:34:55 GMT -5
Sadly, the best thing about the run of Mike in WWE can't be used in AEW.
Guess it's worth signing The Kingdom as the lackeys of Adam Cole and bodies in the RoH tag team division, and for the mind of Maria for the womens division. And Taven for his T-Shirt designs.
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Post by The Ichi on Oct 26, 2022 16:47:33 GMT -5
I'm mostly okay with this because the Mike Bennett jokes get me every time.
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Post by Nosnorb on Oct 26, 2022 16:54:09 GMT -5
And Tony Khan should definately lounge around the back of his sofa and get Mike and Maria some cheesy late 80s/early 90s hair metal for their theme.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2022 18:57:47 GMT -5
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Post by Brood Lone Wolf Funker on Oct 26, 2022 22:06:35 GMT -5
Mike "Mayonnaise is too spicy for me" Bennett
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Post by dbsot on Oct 26, 2022 22:14:44 GMT -5
"Craven for some Taven." I just shook with 2nd hand cringe.
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Post by FinalGwen on Oct 26, 2022 22:20:11 GMT -5
FTR pushed for them to get signed so they know what they are doing, they gotta/must get a classic match with them at Final Battle... FTR were also the ones saying "Nah, things with Punk are fiiiiiine, he's great" right up until the end, so I'll reserve thoughts on their judgements on The Kingdom, though Mike "Probably thinks people who dye their hair a different shade of brown are too rebellious" Bennett is certainly the antithesis of punk in at least one sense.
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Post by tntchamp on Oct 26, 2022 22:20:26 GMT -5
Sadly, the best thing about the run of Mike in WWE can't be used in AEW.
Guess it's worth signing The Kingdom as the lackeys of Adam Cole and bodies in the RoH tag team division, and for the mind of Maria for the womens division. And Taven for his T-Shirt designs.
The only somewhat memorable thing about Mike or Maria's WWE run was that Sammy Haggard like song. It was seriously the only thing of note during that run. That and Paul Heyman doing that nagging yelling girlfriend angle. I really don't get why Tony sign them I don't see the appeal but to each their own I guess.
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Post by clifford on Oct 27, 2022 11:03:23 GMT -5
Why...just, why? We already have bland midcard heel team in Nese and Woods. And Tony aint ever going to let Maria help with the womens division so I don't even get that silver lining.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2022 11:25:54 GMT -5
If this was WCW, everyone would be behind Hollywood Hogan in the ring while Hogan cuts a promo.
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Post by TWERKIN' MAGGLE on Oct 27, 2022 11:30:19 GMT -5
Mike "Skim Milk is too spicy for me" Bennett gets paid again.
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Post by Clash, Never a Meter Maid on Oct 27, 2022 12:09:44 GMT -5
FTR pushed for them to get signed so they know what they are doing, they gotta/must get a classic match with them at Final Battle... FTR were also the ones saying "Nah, things with Punk are fiiiiiine, he's great" right up until the end, so I'll reserve thoughts on their judgements on The Kingdom, though Mike "Probably thinks people who dye their hair a different shade of brown are too rebellious" Bennett is certainly the antithesis of punk in at least one sense. You’re just going to stump for these borderline brunette deviants? For shame. Pick a shade! People knew what dyes they wanted their fades back in my day, kid!
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Post by asuka007 on Oct 27, 2022 12:20:19 GMT -5
I don’t really care one way or another about the guys.
But if Maria could get Tony to actually listen to her on how to book the women, things might improve.
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Post by mrbananagrabber on Oct 27, 2022 12:59:33 GMT -5
Tony Khan with wrestlers is like me with PlayStation games. Keep buying new ones and don’t use the ones I’ve already got.
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