john84
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Post by john84 on Apr 16, 2024 21:11:30 GMT -5
Dude, I wasn't having a go at Khan I just think it's funny that he did this big long-winded speech just to get to ''No'' I know, I'm literally agreeing with you lol Fair enough lol. I probably misunderstood your post lol. My bad.
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Post by HMARK Center on Apr 17, 2024 5:58:23 GMT -5
I'll give Khan some credit there - he managed to waffle for quite some time about showing the video and genuinely made it sound like embarrassing Punk wasn't part of his reasoning at all. I could almost believe him. Yeah, this wasn't a kneejerk thing they did; even beyond Punk after the WM week interview, it was also kind of a swipe at WWE's larger media approach during the week where they took multiple potshots at AEW, since it took the attention away from night one of WM and put it on what AEW was doing with the footage. Now, obviously, they weren't going to overshadow all of Mania, especially night two and the ending everyone wanted, but there's clearly a media narrative battle going on, here, and this was one of AEW's main cards to pull on that front, and making it part of an angle and focusing on the response Perry got in Chicago is the way to go...even if, yeah, the other motivations are absolutely there, too.
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Post by polarbearpete on Apr 17, 2024 8:46:57 GMT -5
I'll give Khan some credit there - he managed to waffle for quite some time about showing the video and genuinely made it sound like embarrassing Punk wasn't part of his reasoning at all. I could almost believe him. Yeah, this wasn't a kneejerk thing they did; even beyond Punk after the WM week interview, it was also kind of a swipe at WWE's larger media approach during the week where they took multiple potshots at AEW, since it took the attention away from night one of WM and put it on what AEW was doing with the footage. Now, obviously, they weren't going to overshadow all of Mania, especially night two and the ending everyone wanted, but there's clearly a media narrative battle going on, here, and this was one of AEW's main cards to pull on that front, and making it part of an angle and focusing on the response Perry got in Chicago is the way to go...even if, yeah, the other motivations are absolutely there, too. If it was a media battle, I think the problem became that the footage didn’t have the desired effect on those watching. By comparison, at least the Ospreay line felt like an actual swipe at the other side.
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markymark
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Post by markymark on Apr 17, 2024 10:50:29 GMT -5
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Post by kingoftheindies on Apr 21, 2024 23:10:33 GMT -5
So when the news broke I said this was clearly gonna be used to set up Jack Perry returning and... it clearly set up Jack Perry returning
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bog
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Post by bog on Apr 21, 2024 23:36:22 GMT -5
So when the news broke I said this was clearly gonna be used to set up Jack Perry returning and... it clearly set up Jack Perry returning Which is a great payoff, but I still don't think this feud needed the belts.
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Post by Cyno on Apr 21, 2024 23:44:59 GMT -5
Was tonight the first ever time someone in the crowd attacked wrestlers in a Sting mask and it didn't turn out to actually be Sting?
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Dub H
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Post by Dub H on Apr 21, 2024 23:47:28 GMT -5
So when the news broke I said this was clearly gonna be used to set up Jack Perry returning and... it clearly set up Jack Perry returning IDK, we need people to ask again. Are we SURE there is any use in showing it?The world may never know.
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Johnny Flamingo
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Post by Johnny Flamingo on Apr 21, 2024 23:57:17 GMT -5
The pop for Perry was impressive.
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on Apr 22, 2024 0:07:58 GMT -5
10/10 smug facial expression:
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Facetious
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Post by Facetious on Apr 22, 2024 0:09:33 GMT -5
So when the news broke I said this was clearly gonna be used to set up Jack Perry returning and... it clearly set up Jack Perry returning YEAH BUT ARE THE BUCKS SUPPOSE TO BE HEEL??
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Dub H
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Post by Dub H on Apr 22, 2024 0:27:51 GMT -5
And BucksPerry will be perfectly fine as heels.
The main issue tonight was that ftrs are unlikeable that sided with a POS.
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Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-]
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Apr 22, 2024 1:31:26 GMT -5
Going back to pre-lock and seeing people lament how Jack Perry's career was over and he "Looked like a bitch in a real life fight so no one will ever take him seriously again" to seeing the reactions he got in Chicago, his merch in New Japan selling out, and now the reaction he got in St. Louis, is extremely satisfying
Glad things are working out for him, he is white hot, and no matter what you think of the footage or if it was a mistake, this was the purpose... and right now? It's working.
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Post by polarbearpete on Apr 22, 2024 8:57:39 GMT -5
Was tonight the first ever time someone in the crowd attacked wrestlers in a Sting mask and it didn't turn out to actually be Sting? Darby did it a couple of months back.
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Post by Andy Martin on Apr 22, 2024 10:46:43 GMT -5
10/10 smug facial expression: This is the look that hooked me in to see this thing out. Perfect smarminess.
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markymark
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Post by markymark on Apr 22, 2024 12:15:43 GMT -5
Going back to pre-lock and seeing people lament how Jack Perry's career was over and he "Looked like a bitch in a real life fight so no one will ever take him seriously again" to seeing the reactions he got in Chicago, his merch in New Japan selling out, and now the reaction he got in St. Louis, is extremely satisfying Glad things are working out for him, he is white hot, and no matter what you think of the footage or if it was a mistake, this was the purpose... and right now? It's working. And dont forget AEW is totally dead part 3492402340923
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salz4life
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Post by salz4life on Apr 22, 2024 12:24:41 GMT -5
10/10 smug facial expression: I will say again.... the beard needs to never leave. He likes 1000% more legit with a beard. I'm not really a "beard" guy (I have a crappy one, but I don't walk around acting like I'm better because I have a beard)... but this legitimizes him, IMO. No beard Jack like like a 15 year old kid.
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Post by brettappedout (BLM) on Apr 22, 2024 12:43:59 GMT -5
The bulid for Perry vs. Punk has been great. Can't wait to se...oh that's right.
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4real
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Post by 4real on Apr 22, 2024 13:46:32 GMT -5
He’s really over….but the test is whether he can cut a promo or not. Has he cut any decent promos in New Japan?
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Post by pencilneckgeek on Apr 22, 2024 13:49:49 GMT -5
10/10 smug facial expression: I will say again.... the beard needs to never leave. He likes 1000% more legit with a beard. I'm not really a "beard" guy (I have a crappy one, but I don't walk around acting like I'm better because I have a beard)... but this legitimizes him, IMO. No beard Jack like like a 15 year old kid. Went from Jungle Boy to Jungle Man.
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