Bo Rida
Fry's dog Seymour
Pulled one over on everyone. Got away with it, this time.
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Post by Bo Rida on Sept 5, 2023 11:24:18 GMT -5
I just love that OC leveraged his lazy character into being so lazy that he couldn't be bothered to decline any title defenses. If someone asked OC for a title shot, he'd quickly agree because he couldn't be bothered with the conversation or any kind of argument. It was genius. Many times in wrestling you're left baffled how someone has earned a title shot so that was a good way to answer the question. They hadn't. And yeah best title reign in years and one I suspect we'll forever be pointing too whenever people say long face title reigns don't work.
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clifford
King Koopa
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Post by clifford on Sept 5, 2023 12:51:31 GMT -5
Didn't want to make a new thread but it fits fine here-
When OC did the lazy leg kicks that the crowd chant along to to Mox near the end of the match, but actually threw real malice and intent into them to match the crowds noises, that is legit one of the best character progressions and payoff to long term storytelling I've ever seen in wrestling. Just incredible.
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Post by hitman777 on Sept 5, 2023 13:30:09 GMT -5
If MJF & Cole weren't in such a long term story, I'd say it was time for Orange to run at the Triple B. They need to try and keep him hot in the meantime.
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Post by This Player Hating Mothman on Sept 5, 2023 13:37:11 GMT -5
Didn't want to make a new thread but it fits fine here- When OC did the lazy leg kicks that the crowd chant along to to Mox near the end of the match, but actually threw real malice and intent into them to match the crowds noises, that is legit one of the best character progressions and payoff to long term storytelling I've ever seen in wrestling. Just incredible. It's one of those spots OC needs to keep in his back pocket like the burning hammer. It trashes the gimmick if now he goes 'grr angry real kick' against QT Marshall in a tag match, but if only the most special and unique situations call for it, it would be one of those rewards for being a long-term watcher that just feel good.
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Post by UN PLOMBIER NIGHTMARE #blm on Sept 5, 2023 13:42:01 GMT -5
Didn't want to make a new thread but it fits fine here- When OC did the lazy leg kicks that the crowd chant along to to Mox near the end of the match, but actually threw real malice and intent into them to match the crowds noises, that is legit one of the best character progressions and payoff to long term storytelling I've ever seen in wrestling. Just incredible. oc with a fire behind him and almost indestructible is something I wanna see a lot more of put him against someone big like luchasaurus or Wardlow immediately where he has to dig deep and you’ve got money there waiting
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Post by Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story on Sept 5, 2023 13:54:04 GMT -5
Full transparency: I was somebody that when AEW began thought Orange Cassidy would reach the Santino Marella level of being a reliable comedy character but that he couldn't be really taken seriously. This title reign did a ton for him and I wouldn't mind seeing him on a real run with the AEW title at some point. He's that good.
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Post by Doo Doo Dickhead on Sept 5, 2023 13:56:06 GMT -5
It's crazy to me that OC once had the reputation of never winning the big one on here, and now look at him.
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Post by UN PLOMBIER NIGHTMARE #blm on Sept 5, 2023 13:57:22 GMT -5
It's crazy to me that OC once had the reputation of never winning the big one on here, and now look at him. funniest part is it happened literally right after that thread got going we had that thread about how OC was joke, not a threat and like the next week he started this all time run TK was like “oh yeah bitch? watch this”
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Post by HMARK Center on Sept 5, 2023 17:28:34 GMT -5
It's crazy to me that OC once had the reputation of never winning the big one on here, and now look at him. funniest part is it happened literally right after that thread got going we had that thread about how OC was joke, not a threat and like the next week he started this all time run TK was like “oh yeah bitch? watch this” It ties in with the larger issue that people need to hold up before labeling someone a kayfabe choke artist or whatever. I think we can all basically agree that there are limits to how often you can job someone in a big spot before it's tough to take them seriously as a challenger anymore, and certain promotions/creative teams/bookers might make it a worse habit than others, so I get seeing some tropes and thinking "here we go again" in some cases, but it's not that weird for someone to fall short a few times in big spots before they get a chance to break through in some way, and it's possible to have someone in a prominent spot even if they're not holding a title.
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Post by Cyno on Sept 5, 2023 17:31:54 GMT -5
Between his International Championship run and Gunther's IC run, we've had two really, really good midcard championship reigns in mainstream American promotions in 2023. And that makes me so happy.
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Post by UN PLOMBIER NIGHTMARE #blm on Sept 5, 2023 18:25:48 GMT -5
funniest part is it happened literally right after that thread got going we had that thread about how OC was joke, not a threat and like the next week he started this all time run TK was like “oh yeah bitch? watch this” It ties in with the larger issue that people need to hold up before labeling someone a kayfabe choke artist or whatever. I think we can all basically agree that there are limits to how often you can job someone in a big spot before it's tough to take them seriously as a challenger anymore, and certain promotions/creative teams/bookers might make it a worse habit than others, so I get seeing some tropes and thinking "here we go again" in some cases, but it's not that weird for someone to fall short a few times in big spots before they get a chance to break through in some way, and it's possible to have someone in a prominent spot even if they're not holding a title. thankfully aew is really good about that and I still have hope for almost everyone on the roster in due time
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Lupin the Third
Patti Mayonnaise
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Post by Lupin the Third on Sept 5, 2023 18:26:49 GMT -5
As far as I'm concerned he deserves a World Title run someday. I have no qualms about this.
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ASYLUMHAUSEN
Fry's dog Seymour
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Post by ASYLUMHAUSEN on Sept 6, 2023 7:37:25 GMT -5
31 defenses. 1 champion. Amazing. Pretty sure OC has defended his title more than Roman has. Roman - 29 defenses since 2020 Cassidy - 31 defenses THIS YEAR.
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Post by Doo Doo Dickhead on Sept 6, 2023 11:47:49 GMT -5
Pretty sure OC has defended his title more than Roman has. Roman - 29 defenses since 2020 Cassidy - 31 defenses THIS YEAR. The real GOAT.
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Post by YAKMAN is ICHIBAN on Sept 7, 2023 11:03:05 GMT -5
"I don't have a catchphrase" is now his catchphrase
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kidkamikaze10
Dennis Stamp
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Post by kidkamikaze10 on Sept 7, 2023 12:40:15 GMT -5
As far as I'm concerned he deserves a World Title run someday. OC or Darby should be the one to take it from Swerve.
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