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That tells you all you need to know about what they think about ADR. Plus, WWE Canon usually dictates how they want to start things, regardless of what’s already in place.

Okay, that was a choice; I’m not even the biggest Ospreay guy but that seems like a result too cute by half.

If I recall, a lot of that had to do with giving folks freedom to work elsewhere given AAA knew they had money problems, so they couldn’t just keep folks under a binding contract knowing they wouldn’t be able to make money otherwise.

LOL, so they’re just gonna run Vegas again. K

They CALLED HIM JEFF COBB WHEN HE DEBUTED. If this was the plan, either you have incompetent people who can’t file a fucking trademark in a timely fashion, or you have incompetent people who think fans won’t notice.

Anarchy sounds awesome but the faces look like they’re short a man. Kenny/Swerve/Joe/Hobbs/???, and it won’t be Bailey because it looks like he’s gonna get Okada.

The problem is they’d know how much they need to pay Takeshita and the money he’s making with AEW is good enough that NJPW can’t pay him what he’s worth. While some of his complaints a while back were a work, part of it was so he could have a contract that would satisfy what he’s been presented as on TV, and I doubt after letting Naito leave they’ll give Takeshita what he wants given it’s gonna be just as much as he asked for. There’s a chance he might bolt if the US economy downturn to come is bad enough that it’s worth being in NJPW for, but it won’t be anytime soon. Although I do see him being a part of the G1 and probably get to the final this time.

Ricochet whooping Zack Gowen was classic pro wrestling bullshit; Gowen still knows how to sell and bump really well.

They’re running a very similar angle to the Death Riders too with this whole “This is bigger than us” thing.

If there’s no Swoll, there should be no Master P cameo.

So they really did this so Cody can just become Homelander, huh?

John Cena, the new film from James Mangold.

Yeah, you could see Orton legit be happy telling him how he showed up for all those people.

Look, that’s a great piece of business. Joe got all the shine there.

I know folks don’t think he’s a great wrestler but for a dude to be a viral sensation and get a singles match at Mania, pretty insane.

Legitimately cool.

Okay, somebody said something backstage tonight because this is literally the other side of last night’s coin. Methinks folks aren’t into a two night event anymore.

After Friday night, I have a feeling Cody is gonna get booed out of the building.

The best option is watching on your phone while other sports dominate the ear space. At least they woke up the crowd. But an already bleak looking night is looking very dead the rest of the way. And they won’t care enough in time for the main event.

These matches wouldn’t even be main events on weekly TV at this point.

Also, again, the dude’s nickname is “Main Event” and he’s on the opening match of Day 1 of WM. Just…yeah.

The end of his WWE run was concussion plagued and he didn’t want to take chances, but man, he looks like he’s about to go out in a blaze of glory with this run.

Samoa Joe makes everything good, let’s be honest. I’m now convinced the first part of the year was AEW trying to figure out the best way to pivot, and it’s paid off. Alexander as the wild card is great, and I like how they’re building up the Don Callis Family, something I never thought I’d say in 2025.

I went to Japan in 2017 and landed after Sakura Genesis had already started. (Couldn’t make it in time due to me not being able to change my flight). I heard all about the head butt spot, the hospitalization, and then bought the iconic Weekly Pro Wrestling with him absorbing the Rainmaker. A couple days later, I go to Korakuen to see the opening day of the Champions Carnival. And in the final match? A fucking shoot headbutt trade spot with SUWAMA and Big Shuji. Couldn’t fucking believe it, man. And then again, I could.

The assumption they’re working with the Death Riders doesn’t have a lot of legs to me; they didn’t interact at all, the Bucks celebrated and then went to the crowd. If anything, it’s them working with Page to make sure Swerve never won the title again. That doesn’t mean they will be with The Death Riders going forward, especially given the end was about the Bucks, Page, and Swerve. And Page was shaken a bit when Swerve admitted fault on Wednesday, so you wonder if the Bucks acted in their own best interests based on old info from Page. The Death Riders already have five for Anarchy. The assumption was that it would be Rated FTR, but now you get The Opps, more than likely Willow coming back, and a fifth. I’d say Darby has a chance to be there, but I think he’s the mystery person to fight Hangman and win that first round matchup. My money is on Eddie.