MoS Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 I don't think I'll make separate threads for all Rampage shows, but the first couple should get their own threads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sek69 Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Tony Khan came out to announce Thunder Rosa as guest commentator for Dark and the ring announcer called him "the man who saved wrestling " lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sek69 Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Also Aubrey is super over so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sek69 Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Somehow Tay Conti is even more attractive in person, I didn't think that was possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.S. Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Seems like the same set as Dynamite, or similar enough, which is kind of disappointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoS Posted August 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 The crowd is HOT. I had hoped for a more different look from Dynamite though. Cody had said that the logo on the apron might make a comeback on Rampage but not the case as of now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoS Posted August 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Jericho did lots of coke before the show started, didn't he Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blehschmidt Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Jericho is so annoying on commentary. I really hope this booth is just for the first episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoS Posted August 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Is Miro the best big-man seller of all time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoS Posted August 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Holy SHIT is Britt over like a Goddess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Jackson Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 First wrestling show I've watched since May 2020. (not counting old stuff) I agree, Jericho is horrible on commentary as a babyface. What's the point? Neat little late career moment for Christian. Wasn't sure why Jamie Hayter had to be disguised for her run in like it was some huge shock reveal, but I'm totally out of the loop, so what do I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoS Posted August 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 I honestly think they were trying to sell the shock of her appearance having totally changed. Which does make sense, because when she appeared, my first thought was "Fuck, THEY GOT BECKY?!?!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.S. Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Fun little show. Disappointing for anyone expecting Dynamite or a PPV, but I enjoyed it. 4 minutes ago, Ricky Jackson said: Neat little late career moment for Christian. The true best in the world! 4 minutes ago, Ricky Jackson said: Wasn't sure why Jamie Hayter had to be disguised for her run in like it was some huge shock reveal, but I'm totally out of the loop, so what do I know Me neither. I was trying to figure out which ex-WWE wrestler she was that I somehow didn't recognize, because they sure acted like the reveal was something huge and special. Weird approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sek69 Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 You know I have to give the devil his due @C.S. both my #1 and #2 "best matches I watched in person" are Christian in world title matches (him and Orton from 2011 was the other). Fucking fantastic match, and it's crazy to think Kenny has a main event in Mexico tomorrow (today!) for Triplemania. Also Kenny is the greatest at near falls, he gets the crowd to bite every single time One thing that was very different than the last time I went to an AEW show (like the third or fourth Dynamite was the last one I went to) is how they made Dark feel like something that matters now. No one gave a shit at the last taping I went to, and people were just as hot for it as they were for Rampage. People went nuts for the Wingmen vs Varsity Blondes/Jurassic Express match since they didn't expect to see Jungle Boy. Also they had a match between Dante Martin and Lee Moriarity who is the top indy star here in Pittsburgh. Seeing Dante in person is wild, dude is playing a whole different game than everyone else. Also no one knew who Jamie Hayter was, but the crowd was basically "well she saved Britt so yay for her". Britt did to a promo after the show to introduce her to the crowd and you could feel the collective "ohhhhhh! that's who that is!". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiva Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Yeah, I like how AEW doesn’t beat you over the head with things and trusts your memory but even then, expecting me to remember Jamie Hayter after 2 years is a bit much. Fun show though; If Rampage is going to be three matches of a similar ilk every week, it’ll be a really fun watch. Would be perfect for the trios titles too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blehschmidt Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 I don't remember Jamie Hayter being there 2 years ago! Definitely a flat "reveal" but still an over all well done hour of wrestling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NintendoLogic Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 All the credit in the world to Christian for being able to rein Omega in and produce an excellent match. It's obvious that as long as Omega is AEW champion, he won't be losing his other titles to anyone other than AEW-contracted talent, so I expect Andrade to beat him at Triplemania tonight. I guess I'm one of the few who has fond memories of Hayter's first AEW run. She struck me as a rich man's Bea Priestley, so I'm glad to see her back. I would have preferred for her to come in as a challenger to Britt rather than a lackey, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KawadaSmile Posted August 14, 2021 Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 16 hours ago, sek69 said: Somehow Tay Conti is even more attractive in person, I didn't think that was possible. The best Brazilian wrestler in the world right now and honestly it's SHOCKING how much she's improved in such a short time. She's great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sek69 Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 Rampage drew 740,000 viewers, which seems pretty good for 10pm on a Friday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strobogo Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 Maybe they should run it at a 8 or 9pm on a Friday night and see what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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