Coffey Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 38 minutes ago, NintendoLogic said: The problem with Punk/Darby is that there is no optimal outcome. You either job out the biggest returning star in years in his hometown or you have your hottest homegrown act lose to a WWE guy who hasn't wrestled in seven years. Or you do a fuck finish that pisses everyone off. You can make it so it looks like Punk is rusty but as a veteran, can still win by dodging going for some all or nothing move & getting out of the way. That way, Punk looks rusty but still "outsmarts" the young guy who goes for an all or nothing & basically beats himself. That's what I would do. That way Darby can say he beat himself & Punk can say he got lucky or whatever to have them both save face. Punk doesn't have to hit him with the Go 2 Sleep for a 1-2-3 clean in the middle. Just pin him after he misses some big dive or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Slice Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 There are a million ways to book the match, and I have all the confidence that they know how to make both guys shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.S. Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 For anyone watching on Fite, does the Buy In roll right into the main show, or do you have to click out and back in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoS Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 One good thing about being back in India is that with their new deal, PPVs are available for free in HD on basic cable. They're not on a major channel so they're not getting paid the kind of big bucks WWE gets, but it's still much better than nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strobogo Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 Darby should win with a crucifix after Punk hits the GTS but takes a half a second to bask in a successful return and makes too deep of a cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoS Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 They are working this pre-show tag like a house show match, which isn't a bad choice tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.S. Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 Really fun opener! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffey Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 Some pretty impressive spots in the pre-show big tag. Maybe Luchasaurus shouldn't do the Tail Whip anymore though, as that's Aleister Black's finish now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoS Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 Butcher has top 3 best look in pro wrestling today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Jackson Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 Well, I couldn't resist Danielson, damn it. I'm All In, er, Out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoS Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 Rhodes family ad is a great time for me to take a couple of bong shots just in time for the PPV, thanks Cody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankensteiner Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 So as someone tuning into AEW for the first time (and not watching WWE for about 6 years), I'm afraid modern wrestling may not be for me. There was no pre-text of competition in that pre-show opener. It was all laughs and cute highspots. To the regular viewers, was that atypical of the style? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Jackson Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 Thank God only two commentators...or is this just for the pre show? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Slice Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 Main show should have Excalibur/Ross/Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadaveri Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 4 minutes ago, Frankensteiner said: So as someone tuning into AEW for the first time (and not watching WWE for about 6 years), I'm afraid modern wrestling may not be for me. There was no pre-text of competition in that pre-show opener. It was all laughs and cute highspots. To the regular viewers, was that atypical of the style? There's a mix of styles. I'd say the lower card matches (especially multiman tags) tend to look like what you just saw and the more important matches are worked more straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoS Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, Frankensteiner said: To the regular viewers, was that atypical of the style? There's definitely a lot of highspots and the Elite are very guilty of being too cute for their own good, but this was specifically a comedy match clearly, featuring a comedy wrestler and Matt Hardy who is good for nothing but comedy spots. Most AEW matches definitely don't go this far. Like I said, I thought this was worked like a fun houseshow spotfest more than a televised match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffey Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 6 minutes ago, Frankensteiner said: To the regular viewers, was that atypical of the style? Very much so, yes. You're going to see a ton of spots, a lot of dives & not a lot of selling in most of the matches. It's very Indie style. The Young Bucks Vs. Lucha Bros. in the cage will be the worst about it most likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoS Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 Bold choice to start with the main event Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoS Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 Immediately targeting the neck like he promised. I love Eddie Kingston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffey Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 Miro is good, y'all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoS Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, Coffey said: Miro is good, y'all. I genuinely think he has an argument to be the best big man seller of all time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.S. Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 Is this referee purposely slow and incompetent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmare007 Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 Really good opener. Two professionals having a good ol pro wrestling match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.S. Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 Cool brawl. I love Kingston's unique selling style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Jackson Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 Is this an old time heel ref angle? Kinda liked that finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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