Mochi Lone Wolf
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Jan 11, 2023 22:11:08 GMT -5
For something that was teased since Christmas, that’s a wet fart of a payoff.
Maybe something is still planned but, it’s stupid to tease something like this without putting pen to paper first. Or at least a hand shake.
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Post by Kalmia on Jan 11, 2023 22:12:00 GMT -5
They said it was Toni last week, they advertised it was Toni all week, and they delivered Toni. The crowd didn't deflate or sound angry when she walked out there so the match not having Mercedes was fine, IMO. The mystery partner angle was used to set up the story with Shida instead so it served a purpose, even if it wasn't the purpose we thought it might be.
But, the "Boss" tease and wink to the camera last week did hint that Mercedes would be there in some capacity and that was a mistake. You could hear the reaction from the crowd at the end when the post-match ended and nothing happened. Luckily, it didn't tank the rest of the show.
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Post by Fade on Jan 11, 2023 22:13:31 GMT -5
What gets me is, forget the Mercedes thing, NOTHING of substance happened here. We did not even get the full Shida turn. For something hyped for a month, the payoff was a wet fart. That match was phenomenal. 4 women who are *incredibly* over and can go. Including fricken Saraya who it was looking would never wrestle again. AND the crowd gave Hayter all the love. AND it wasn’t the piss break of the show. AND it’s setting stuff up for later. I agree they should not have teased Mercedes’, but shit, you can’t win sometimes.
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Post by Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story on Jan 11, 2023 22:13:42 GMT -5
They said it was Toni last week, they advertised it was Toni all week, and they delivered Toni. The crowd didn't deflate or sound angry when she walked out there so the match not having Mercedes was fine, IMO. The mystery partner angle was used to set up the story with Shida instead so it served a purpose, even if it wasn't the purpose we thought it might be. But, the "Boss" tease and wink to the camera last week did hint that Mercedes would be there in some capacity and that was a mistake. You could hear the reaction from the crowd at the end when the post-match ended and nothing happened. Luckily, it didn't tank the rest of the show. They had an A+ show tonight or people would have lost their shit further.
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Post by khali on Jan 11, 2023 22:14:09 GMT -5
Meltzer should get some credit on this. Went out on a limb and said she wouldn’t be there weeks ago.
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Post by kingoftheindies on Jan 11, 2023 22:14:39 GMT -5
They said it was Toni last week, they advertised it was Toni all week, and they delivered Toni. The crowd didn't deflate or sound angry when she walked out there so the match not having Mercedes was fine, IMO. The mystery partner angle was used to set up the story with Shida instead so it served a purpose, even if it wasn't the purpose we thought it might be. But, the "Boss" tease and wink to the camera last week did hint that Mercedes would be there in some capacity and that was a mistake. You could hear the reaction from the crowd at the end when the post-match ended and nothing happened. Luckily, it didn't tank the rest of the show. Fair enough but everything feels like to me something came up last minute that made them pivot. Great match either way
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Post by Fade on Jan 11, 2023 22:16:30 GMT -5
Meltzer should get some credit on this. Went out on a limb and said she wouldn’t be there weeks ago. “no one ever listens to me”.
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Post by raymondo316 on Jan 11, 2023 22:17:17 GMT -5
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Mochi Lone Wolf
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Jan 11, 2023 22:17:25 GMT -5
They said it was Toni last week, they advertised it was Toni all week, and they delivered Toni. The crowd didn't deflate or sound angry when she walked out there so the match not having Mercedes was fine, IMO. The mystery partner angle was used to set up the story with Shida instead so it served a purpose, even if it wasn't the purpose we thought it might be. But, the "Boss" tease and wink to the camera last week did hint that Mercedes would be there in some capacity and that was a mistake. You could hear the reaction from the crowd at the end when the post-match ended and nothing happened. Luckily, it didn't tank the rest of the show. Fair enough but everything feels like to me something came up last minute that made them pivot. Great match either way That was my thought, as well. It feels like last week’s angle was done because they knew they couldn’t deliver Mercedes as the partner. Why you would then have the Britt tease and Saraya saying she bought 2 tickets for friends afterwards? No clue. Carny bullshit is the only explanation I can give for that.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Jan 11, 2023 22:18:23 GMT -5
Good thing was it didn't derail the audience for the rest of the show or even hijack the women's match
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Jan 11, 2023 22:18:26 GMT -5
This reminds me of TNA Teasing the return of the Main Event Mafia only for Booker and Nash to show up in the Rumble. Not saying Sasha is going elsewhere, more of a "don't count your chickens" lesson Or WWE teasing Sting thinking they were getting him and it just ended up being return of Taker
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Jan 11, 2023 22:18:46 GMT -5
Meltzer should get some credit on this. Went out on a limb and said she wouldn’t be there weeks ago. “no one ever listens to me”. Maybe if he had a Reddit account named after a Muppet people would hear him out.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Jan 11, 2023 22:19:44 GMT -5
What gets me is, forget the Mercedes thing, NOTHING of substance happened here. We did not even get the full Shida turn. For something hyped for a month, the payoff was a wet fart. As they say you only get one chance to make a first impression and that was meh Sure, their could be a payoff later but all the hype and wink/nudges will be in people mind for this
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Post by Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story on Jan 11, 2023 22:20:03 GMT -5
I mean, maybe there’s some truth to the thought that Mercedes is just gonna get the NJPW stuff out of her system and go make bank from WWE. who knows.
In any event, it was a good match that set up some stuff for the future. I think if the match was bad or uneventful I’d be far more annoyed. Im disappointed, but I’m not furious or anything.
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on Jan 11, 2023 22:20:07 GMT -5
AEW continuing the trend of Mystery Partner angles being disappointing >_>
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Post by XIII on Jan 11, 2023 22:20:33 GMT -5
Meltzer should get some credit on this. Went out on a limb and said she wouldn’t be there weeks ago. “no one ever listens to me”. Meltzwr’s cluttered room always pisses me off.
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Post by Fade on Jan 11, 2023 22:20:43 GMT -5
“no one ever listens to me”. Maybe if he had a Reddit account named after a Muppet people would hear him out.
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Post by Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story on Jan 11, 2023 22:20:59 GMT -5
Meltzer should get some credit on this. Went out on a limb and said she wouldn’t be there weeks ago. “no one ever listens to me”. I’m genuinely asking this and not trying to be stupid: did he actually say she wouldn’t be there? I thought it was more “I haven’t heard either way.” Maybe I’m not remembering it right.
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Post by Rudy Gobert Fingers on Jan 11, 2023 22:21:40 GMT -5
Britt Baker: THATS RIGHT I *AM* THE EST OF AEW
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on Jan 11, 2023 22:21:45 GMT -5
This reminds me of TNA Teasing the return of the Main Event Mafia only for Booker and Nash to show up in the Rumble. Not saying Sasha is going elsewhere, more of a "don't count your chickens" lesson Or WWE teasing Sting thinking they were getting him and it just ended up being return of Taker Was that ever confirmed? Cause the vignettes always read as Undertaker promos.
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