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Post by polarbearpete on Jan 5, 2023 10:06:21 GMT -5
I’m of the thought that Mercedes will definitely be there next week, whether as the partner or not. But I also think they’re leaving money on the table in terms of ticket sales by not being more heavy handed with the hints, as the building is about half sold right now.
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Post by Feargus McReddit on Jan 5, 2023 10:07:46 GMT -5
Also Dave has been adamant from pretty much the start that Mercedes isn't coming to AEW. Dave also didn't listen to the Grapsody interview where TK was like a kid trying to hide a crush on someone when they said a word to them at school when asked about the partner. Like...just...*throws arms in the air*
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Post by markymark on Jan 5, 2023 10:25:31 GMT -5
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Post by Mid-Carder on Jan 5, 2023 10:29:28 GMT -5
Dave also didn't listen to the Grapsody interview where TK was like a kid trying to hide a crush on someone when they said a word to them at school when asked about the partner. Like...just...*throws arms in the air* I dont understand what the interviewer expected Tony to say. Yes we've signed Mercedes and it's her? The guy asked a question he knew Tony couldn't answer
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Post by Feargus McReddit on Jan 5, 2023 10:30:49 GMT -5
Like...just...*throws arms in the air* What's he going to say, though? Yes we've signed Mercedes and it's her? The guy asked a question he knew Tony couldn't answer Yes, that was my entire point. If he didn't know he signed her, he wouldn't have answered it that way. If it wasn't, he'd say "Hey, it's someone who relates to the recent issues Hayer and Baker have had with the roster" and called it a night.
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Post by Mid-Carder on Jan 5, 2023 10:31:33 GMT -5
What's he going to say, though? Yes we've signed Mercedes and it's her? The guy asked a question he knew Tony couldn't answer Yes, that was my entire point. If he didn't know he signed her, he wouldn't have answered it that way. If it wasn't, he'd say "Hey, it's someone who relates to the recent issues Hayer and Baker have had with the roster" and called it a night. Oh I know, I'm agreeing with you. I've changed my comment slightly
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Post by Feargus McReddit on Jan 5, 2023 10:36:10 GMT -5
Yes, that was my entire point. If he didn't know he signed her, he wouldn't have answered it that way. If it wasn't, he'd say "Hey, it's someone who relates to the recent issues Hayer and Baker have had with the roster" and called it a night. Oh I know, I'm agreeing with you. I've changed my comment slightly As someone who did that at one point for a couple of pop culture websites I ran, I'll say it's a common thing to do, especially if it's something in the public eye like that unless it's specifically said there's a reason they can't. Like, I had to interview Gareth Edwards at a film convention and we had to save someone in our group asking about Godzilla because the pitch needed to be approved, it wasn't even in pre-production yet.
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Post by Kalmia on Jan 5, 2023 10:43:58 GMT -5
lol, Dave. I think you might be being worked here.
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Post by Tiger Millionaire on Jan 5, 2023 10:49:39 GMT -5
I think Dave Meltzer gets too much hate because a bunch of grifters make a bunch of coin off him, but it does seem like he lost his fastball a bit these days.
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Jan 5, 2023 10:53:56 GMT -5
It's her. It has to be her. Everything about this screams it.
But by some miniscule chance that it isn't? Holy Shit.
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on Jan 5, 2023 10:54:13 GMT -5
WWE being strongly under the impression Mercedes won't wrestle for AEW sounds like when a couple goes on a break and she tells him she's definitely not going to see other guys while they figure things out.
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Post by polarbearpete on Jan 5, 2023 10:55:46 GMT -5
WWE being strongly under the impression Mercedes won't wrestle for AEW sounds like when a couple goes on a break and she tells him she's definitely not going to see other guys while they figure things out. Must be a poor source on the WWE side. We heard similar reported about Bryan too, and maybe even Cesaro.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2023 11:21:16 GMT -5
I still say if she isn't coming it then it would have to be because she did not make a long term commitment to AEW.
otherwise Saraya not choosing her makes absoloutley no sucking sense.
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Post by XIII on Jan 5, 2023 11:22:09 GMT -5
Honestly Dave should probably be wary of most of his AEW sources at this point after the entire fallout of the Punk/Bucks stuff. Any WWE source that thinks that Mercedes is going to go wrestle in Japan for a bit and then come right back is delusional, if that were the case the WWE could probably have re-signed her and worked a talent exchange since they're more willing to work with foreign promotions now.
This is just like the Punk debut, they're essentially beating you over the head with it without telling you. If it was 100% not going to be Mercedes they'd make it really clear, because to do so without her coming in would be a huge blunder.
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Post by markymark on Jan 5, 2023 11:23:49 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2023 11:28:20 GMT -5
I know this is a common meme but this was literally me when Dave on Observer Radio went "I mean if you watch the show tonight, she's definitely not coming to AEW" Sure, I also remember watching the Dynamite where CM Punk responded to the crowd's Yes chants, said "He's coming but you'll have to wait longer" and thought "Man, Bryan Danielson really isn't coming, is he?" Like...now I feel like I'm missing something here. I thought I was the only one thinking that.
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Post by XIII on Jan 5, 2023 11:37:25 GMT -5
Imagine if pro sports operated like wrestling.
Jerry Jones: "that's right we're going to have a mystery Quarterback week 1 2024 you'll have to tune in to see who it is!" Jerry Jones(the next week): "it's still going to be Dak Prescott" Wek 1 2024: Dak throws a couple of picks. Lights go out and pyro goes off Announcers: "could it be? Yes! Yes, it's Tom Brady!"
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Post by markymark on Jan 5, 2023 11:54:57 GMT -5
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on Jan 5, 2023 11:57:42 GMT -5
Dave's right in that you should listen to the whole discussion but he also should choose his words a lot more carefully.
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Post by Push R Truth on Jan 5, 2023 11:57:57 GMT -5
Imagine if pro sports operated like wrestling. Jerry Jones: "that's right we're going to have a mystery Quarterback week 1 2024 you'll have to tune in to see who it is!" Jerry Jones(the next week): "it's still going to be Dak Prescott" Wek 1 2024: Dak throws a couple of picks. Lights go out and pyro goes off Announcers: "could it be? Yes! Yes, it's Tom Brady!" Or the flip side "TNA style" of wrestling: Jerry Jones starts the hype a month before week one: " Our starting QB for Week One is a Superbowl Champion Quarterback! Tune in at game time to see the surprise!" *after a month of non-stop hype*TV Announcers: Welcome to Week 1 of the Cowboy's Season! It's finally time to see who our Superbowl winning Quarterback will be!? Could it be Pat from BBQ City? Or maybe Matt from out West? *shitty techno music hits and the QB comes out*BAH GAWD THAT'S SUPERBOWL WINNING QB Blaine Gabbert! BUT WHAT IS HE DOING IN THE COWBOYS ZONE?!?Gabbert grabs a mic: "I'm here to prove to all the haters from Tampa that I'm the REAL DEAL now that I no longer have to listen to their terrible playcalling and coaching!" *crowd immediately chants BULLSHIT and throws garbage on the field*Some nerd on FAN, " Well ackhshually they didn't lie and I think Gabbert would be the best QB in the NFL if it wasn't for shitty management at his previous team!" Everybody else on FAN: SHUT UP VAL
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