Bo Rida
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Post by Bo Rida on Aug 18, 2023 5:52:32 GMT -5
Ok back to the more important issues. Any new chant or sign ideas?
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Post by Mid-Carder on Aug 18, 2023 5:55:33 GMT -5
Ok back to the more important issues. Any new chant or sign ideas? CM PUNK IS S A W F T SAAAAAAAAAAAFT!
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Post by HMARK Center on Aug 18, 2023 6:50:11 GMT -5
Saying something reductive and dismissive to straw man peoples well reasoned opinions and then hiding behind 'oh not here, I'm talking about other places on the internet' is mega tedious. Yeah, sorry for bringing things up that are happening all over the place online, couldn't possibly be a topic to talk about in a thread about the show in question. And yeah, we've had a couple people here going super hyperbolic and, frankly, not really good faith on this, but no, it's not as bad as it is elsewhere. There ya go.
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dbsot
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Post by dbsot on Aug 18, 2023 7:23:18 GMT -5
To all my friends going to All-In, what do feel is more likely? Punk getting a giant face pop or drowning booes from 80k people?
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Post by Feargus McReddit on Aug 18, 2023 7:33:44 GMT -5
To all my friends going to All-In, what do feel is more likely? Punk getting a giant face pop or drowning booes from 80k people? Honestly? Kind of hard to call right now. Like, we absolutely are way more smarky than most American crowds but that could mean that he gets a face pop or he could get gigantic boos because of it. It might also benefit since they're teasing a Bucks heel turn of sorts so it could turn out by design if FTR are also cheered or booed for their Punk associations. I think it's more likely we get a mixed reaction but it sort of depends on the vibe.
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Moppy
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Post by Moppy on Aug 18, 2023 7:42:33 GMT -5
To all my friends going to All-In, what do feel is more likely? Punk getting a giant face pop or drowning booes from 80k people? I’m going for, biggest entrance pop of the night (it is CM Punk after all), gradually growing into mainly heel heat over the course of the match.
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markymark
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Post by markymark on Aug 18, 2023 7:42:34 GMT -5
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Bo Rida
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Post by Bo Rida on Aug 18, 2023 7:45:31 GMT -5
To all my friends going to All-In, what do feel is more likely? Punk getting a giant face pop or drowning booes from 80k people? It's hard to tell but I think boos will the vast majority, especially as Joe is likely to be popular. However in addition to his fans and elite haters there's going to be many in attendance that aren't really aew fans and he's one of the more recognisable stars to them, plus a higher percentage of people not fussed about offscreen drama. I think the booing will drown them out though. Also think Punk will pre-emt that and play the heel, wear a man utd shirt or something.
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Post by Feargus McReddit on Aug 18, 2023 7:45:35 GMT -5
God, it's surreal how close it is. Like, I'm honestly getting goosebumps thinking about it.
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Post by lucaslawless on Aug 18, 2023 8:30:01 GMT -5
"BuT uR 4 gEtTiNg KoLishun iN KaReA" This is insane and fantastic news. Its amazing how this is actually happening and we are almost a week away! Its a shame WWE will likely topple the record in 2/3 years if they do host Mania. Its not a shame for wrestling fans as thats obviously great if they do but it would litterally be to prove a point - a bit like Cena's MITB appearance to tease it - If it ever happens. What I found rather odd was Triple H in the presser afterwards shutting it down a bit and saying what a hard task it would be to host a mania in the UK. It just seemed a bit off when it should be pretty simple, especially if the "second" company is doing a huge PPV rather easily. Anyway, congrats AEW and I'm glad they get to hold that place in history for however long they do. IF they do it again they should capitalise up north and hold it at Old Trafford or similar. Just to cash in on the folk unable to travel to London. But Tony already mentioned that it would have costed millions more if they ran the show at Craven Cottage so I guess that could be unlikely. London is a great hub for wrestling. Considering they have 2 main airports and another 2 or 3 close by for international fans too it makes it a pretty perfect location. I hope AEW make a fortune from it and are able to run more events in the UK in the near future. Holding one event seems ideal than the concept of the WWE LIVE house shows which will just be a watered down RAW or Smackdown of whatever story is being told at the time. I've said it before and I'll say it again. Money In The Bank was loud. It was really frigging loud. This now is at over 4x the capcity and its going to be ridiculously exciting. Oh, and my tshirt for All In showed up today too!
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markymark
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Post by markymark on Aug 18, 2023 8:37:54 GMT -5
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Post by lucaslawless on Aug 18, 2023 9:59:29 GMT -5
Side note: AEW have confirmed that All In is 4 hours long. 5 Hours including Zero Hour.
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Post by Fake Jesus on Aug 18, 2023 10:11:34 GMT -5
With probably the biggest work-rate match off the card, they're going to need some major restructuring to fix this. The Acclaimed exist but YB vs Acclaimed is not the same caliber of match. Unfortunately the tag division has largely been booked like shit recently and there aren't that many major star tag teams anymore. I would run the Bucks vs Jay and Juice, Omega vs Takeshita, and then find some showcase match for Page on the roster or beg NJPW for a big star loan.
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Bo Rida
Fry's dog Seymour
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Post by Bo Rida on Aug 18, 2023 10:16:52 GMT -5
With probably the biggest work-rate match off the card, they're going to need some major restructuring to fix this. The Acclaimed exist but YB vs Acclaimed is not the same caliber of match. Unfortunately the tag division has largely been booked like shit recently and there aren't that many major star tag teams anymore. I would run the Bucks vs Jay and Juice, Omega vs Takeshita, and then find some showcase match for Page on the roster or beg NJPW for a big star loan. Yep, agreed that's the best option. Those that want an unpredictable tag title match and those that want a workrate match should be happy. Other alternative is the Lucha Bros, BCC and one partner Vs Kingston and Best Friends wouldn't lose much. We still get one mystery partner and if the others are good maybe they can face Hangman/Ibushi. The Acclaimed have to stick to trios if it's Billy Gunn's farewell.
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Eunös ✈
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Post by Eunös ✈ on Aug 18, 2023 11:01:21 GMT -5
I assume you can fit more people in today's Wembley than the old Twin Towers Wembley but that is still damn impressive.
And some people thought they were biting off more than they could Chew.
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Post by Viking Hall on Aug 18, 2023 16:10:23 GMT -5
I assume you can fit more people in today's Wembley than the old Twin Towers Wembley but that is still damn impressive. And some people thought they were biting off more than they could Chew. Yes and no. The original Wembley wasn't built as an all-seater and could house over 125,000 in its heyday. However, when it was converted to all-seater 1990 it was around 82k seats compared with 90k in the modern one.
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Eunös ✈
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Post by Eunös ✈ on Aug 18, 2023 17:01:04 GMT -5
I see, Thanks for the info. Please don't mistake this for me trying to de value what AEW has achieved here. Far from it and really looking forward to it. Once went to a Raw recording at Wembley Arena but never thought I would go to one at the main stadium itself.
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Bo Rida
Fry's dog Seymour
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Post by Bo Rida on Aug 18, 2023 17:03:38 GMT -5
And some people thought they were biting off more than they could Chew. No you must be thinking of Ace Steel, that was several controversies ago.
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Post by Citizen Snips on Aug 18, 2023 17:13:50 GMT -5
To all my friends going to All-In, what do feel is more likely? Punk getting a giant face pop or drowning booes from 80k people? I’m going for, biggest entrance pop of the night (it is CM Punk after all), gradually growing into mainly heel heat over the course of the match. The “John Cena 2008 Rumble Return” reaction!
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Post by Mr Mario Mario on Aug 18, 2023 17:53:47 GMT -5
I’m psyched as heck for the show despite if it was up to me moving some of the parts around (like I’d have Jericho in a multi man match and would have loved to have OC vs Mox as a singles match) but way I look at it is although you can’t please everyone but I hope anyone who is disappointed with the card or build up still has some parts to look forward to and has a great night
Spoiler: If you see a lame white dude with O and C painted on his face doing some terrible dancing to Swerves music alongside a young girl doing the same with painted blood on her face (She’s doing a Mox inspired design) then say hi to me
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