C.S.

I went ahead and started this topic since no one else did and we're almost an hour into Raw already.

A couple of things: 1. Bret's Dandy promo came and went at the time without much fanfare. It wasn't until years later that it became a "meme" of sorts. 2. Let's face it: El Dandy would be completely unknown and forgotten in the United States if not for Bret's promo. Obviously I don't mean forgotten by hardcore American fans of lucha, PWO users, etc. I'm referring to the other 99% of fans. Whether that's fair or unfair, that's the reality. That was an all-timer. I loved Regal and hated Larry, but based on the sheer strength of their face and heel work, that feud had me rooting for Larry.

Ryan Nemeth was supposedly sent home after "words" with CM Punk. I completely believe that a nobody would be sent home after clashing with a top star - it's a tale as old as time - but I wonder what the story is here, if there is one.

Yeah, as I commented elsewhere, it's some of the most tone deaf "wrestling bubble" shit I've come across in years - and that's really saying something, because notoriously bad takes are a seemingly weekly occurrence in wrestling.

Dumbass of the year award goes to... *DING DING DING* Bryan Alvarez!!!

The internet was rising then, and "smart fans" loved "good workers" like Dean Malenko. It was an effective publicity stunt - nothing more, nothing less - and it worked.

The Bloodline has officially jumped the shark. Should've gone with Sami in Montreal.

How the fuck does that illogical nonsense make any sense?

THE GENIUS OF THE SKY!

Because this show, as usual, is too long. I get the criticism of leaving Becky-Trish and others off the card, but good Lord, I get burned out after three hours. No matter how good a show is, there's only so much I can watch without feeling fatigued.

AJ Styles should have won. He was the only Southerner left in the match and therefore the only one who probably eats Slim Jims.

Future WYATT6 member? Wouldn't be the worst way to use the charisma vacuum known as Karrion Kross.

Agreed. Not sure how he ever made it out of NXT. Even without his sordid sexual history, he's exactly the type of vanilla midget who doesn't succeed on the main roster.

Swift fall from grace for JD McDonough.

Rooting for OMOS to win this. He's a GIANT and a STAR. YEAH!!!

Thank God Brock wasn't going commando.

Thought it was just me! What a clunker so far.

Prediction: Bray Wyatt comes back and attacks Cody after the match.

Roman Reigns and The Bloodline say hold my coconut water.

Calling your legdrop a "Hogan Paul" and hitting it against a POC is certainly a choice.

Hot take prediction: LA Knight will lose the battle royal.

Everyone in AEW is now tweeting against LuFisto - including MJF and Renee.

I don't love Finn, but the smart play is to give him the title. With Priest having the briefcase, it's the better story. Plus, Seth has nagging injuries. He has established this title - well, as much as such a random and unnecessary piece of tin can be established anyway - so let him take time off to heal up.

I assume what LuFisto is referring to when she compares AEW to the WWE Divas era is the lack of time, importance, and emphasis placed on the women's division, and she's not entirely wrong. Sucks to hear that Ruby is a bit of an asshole though - if LuFisto is to be believed, anyway. But it would go a long way in explaining why Ruby has never had a sustained major push in either of the big two promotions. As for Jacques Rougeau, well, that's no surprise. His assholishness radiates from every pore . He would've made the perfect 1980s movie villain.

AEW just got LuFisted!