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They beat the crap out of each other, I was expecting more of a wild bloody brawl but trying to out concuss the other was more in line with the feud I guess (?).

We gotta wonder how much of that decision was based on LIV having zero value as a brand and relying completely on top golfers that don't really move the needle much in terms of ratings. If the Saudi PIF would've bought the PGA Tour, I don't think networks close their doors to them like they did LIV. Hell, if they would've gotten Tiger and Rory they would've most likely given them a deal too. In this case, the Saudis would be buying wrestling's biggest brand, one that draws by itself, so I'm not sure they'd turn their backs like with LIV.

Takeshita always worked a very "go-go-go" style in DDT. It was normally frustrating to watch him dismiss the little things some of his opponents wanted to work into a match in order to get into a big trading spots sequence or go full steam ahead. I've liked his US work much more than his DDT work in the past 4 years or more. Dude has to tools to do anything he wants in a wrestling ring, I'm more than happy to see him wrestle different opponents and see what he ends up becoming in two or three years.

All I read from SRS was him saying "the rumor is Saudi....there's no confirmation on anything on this matter". Basically was the first to tackle the rumor and say there was no one saying it was a done deal.

There's a very clear difference between "there's talks between sides" to "the deal is done". A very important journalistic difference mind you. I think the only one that was actually doing what they were supposed to do was SRS. So yeah, the shitshow yesterday should be mocked and critized as most of the time wrestling "journalism" fucks up.

And if he really pulled this shit off, he probably stays in charge and has to answer to nobody with the company going private. Unless the allegations against him (and/or more show up) go to trial and he ends up like Weinstein. This whole rumor is so fucking crazy I refuse to believe it until it's truly official, lol.

I mean, it ends the women's division most likely. It ends Sami Zayn's WWE career. It ends whatever level of transparency from the company was available by being public. And it gives Saudi the wrestling library of what, 90% of US wrestling?

Vince somehow being savvy enough to negotiate everything he wanted in total privacy while he was gone, somehow avoid any leaks to reputable/major media outlets when talks are with Saudi Arabia of all places, and then doing a hostile takeover so he could sign the deal he wanted is something I don't have any ways to describe.

I mean, Saudi being interested is not big news I think. Some rumors about shit being a done deal (and making WWE private again) make no sense, how the hell could that thing be done in just a couple of days? lol. All the cryptic tweets being about Triple H would make more sense. Maybe Vince wants to put Johnny Ace in charge of talent again...

The main protagonist.

And right after Steph resigns... So two weeks ago the board voted unanimously against Vince coming back. So Cokeboy gets rid of three people, replaces them, other three resign and now he gets the vote he wanted without anyone being against it. Y'all weren't kidding when y'all talked about the power he truly had as a shareholder. Good lawd.

Nick Khan leaving would be a much bigger shock. He was brought in to sale the company and now that Vince is finally making it public he wants to sell, Khan leaves? That would be mindboggling. Not saying it wont happen because 2023 will be a wild ass ride for WWE but it would be really unexpected.

Steph's letter: "This is sooo great I can leave again!, and this time for good" So Kevin Dunn and Bruce Pritchard replacing Triple H by May-June?

Has there been any updates on Austin? I remember reading they threw a feeler at him if he wanted another match or something along those lines?

Yeah, where the hell is Eddie?

...until further notice, lol.

Your move next, Nick Khan.

Shocked and gladly surprised at the New Japan-NOAH show. They finally made a legit effort!

Well that was fast Old man going out with a bang. Let the fuckery continue.

MJF had a really good 40 minute match with Punk. Danielson had a masterclass for 60 minutes against Hangman. I don't like Iron Man matches as they tend to get too cute with the falls and structure but I'm for sure looking forward seeing if Dragon and Max are able to pull off a great PPV main event.

Joe as a killer champion is always hard to lose but Darby had to win.

@strobogo you can take 1 dream opponent for Dragon out of your list

We need a heel Swerve vs Ricky Starks feud ASAP. The winner gets to strip MJF of the belt at All Out or something.

He really is. I fucking love how he works a heel too.