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Post by Gunslinger on Mar 13, 2021 12:33:19 GMT -5
The thing about AEw: remember when they first started, the promised a “sports based presentation, wins/losses, rankings are going to matter”. I knew the sports based thing was complete crap the instant they signed Orange Cassidy. I don't hate Orange but it's the kind of thing I'd be embarrassed to explain to somebody that doesn't watch wrestling.
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Post by topdollar on Mar 15, 2021 14:37:20 GMT -5
The thing about AEw: remember when they first started, the promised a “sports based presentation, wins/losses, rankings are going to matter”. I knew the sports based thing was complete crap the instant they signed Orange Cassidy. I don't hate Orange but it's the kind of thing I'd be embarrassed to explain to somebody that doesn't watch wrestling. That reminds me of a quote from Jeff Jarrett in the old World Of Wrestling(WOW) Magazine. He said something along the lines of: "You don't have to explain to another wrestling fan why you like it. But for a non-wrestling fan, no explanation will ever be enough".
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Post by pikemojo on Mar 16, 2021 13:41:48 GMT -5
Sounds like they sent Maki Itoh packing...
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Post by TTX on Mar 16, 2021 18:46:11 GMT -5
Not so much they did as she did from what I've seen.
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Post by Wookie7969 on Mar 17, 2021 12:36:27 GMT -5
What happened Itoh?
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Post by Tournament Master on Mar 17, 2021 14:43:07 GMT -5
Sounds like they sent Maki Itoh packing... I think her scheduled time was up. I'm sure we'll see her again. Was fun having her in AEW.
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Post by Tournament Master on Mar 17, 2021 14:48:11 GMT -5
The thing about AEw: remember when they first started, the promised a “sports based presentation, wins/losses, rankings are going to matter”. I knew the sports based thing was complete crap the instant they signed Orange Cassidy. I don't hate Orange but it's the kind of thing I'd be embarrassed to explain to somebody that doesn't watch wrestling. The sports based presentation thing has been criticized a bunch, but I think they have lived up to it. It never had anything to do a a specific wrestling style, but in a sports like presentation of the broadcast with pre and post shows, tracking records and stats and having rankings that affect the title situation (save special top contender matches on certain big shows). As far as Orange Cassidy goes, he's probably my go to for showing what I like about wrestling to a non-wrestling fan.
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Post by Gunslinger on Mar 17, 2021 15:45:45 GMT -5
I knew the sports based thing was complete crap the instant they signed Orange Cassidy. I don't hate Orange but it's the kind of thing I'd be embarrassed to explain to somebody that doesn't watch wrestling. The sports based presentation thing has been criticized a bunch, but I think they have lived up to it. It never had anything to do a a specific wrestling style, but in a sports like presentation of the broadcast with pre and post shows, tracking records and stats and having rankings that affect the title situation (save special top contender matches on certain big shows). As far as Orange Cassidy goes, he's probably my go to for showing what I like about wrestling to a non-wrestling fan. I guess we're breaking up now. I'll pick my stuff up tomorrow while you're at work.
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Post by TTX on Mar 17, 2021 16:05:22 GMT -5
remember to leave some gasoline when you do.
Orange Cassidy is not for everyone that's for sure.
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Post by Wookie7969 on Mar 17, 2021 22:12:45 GMT -5
Must say I enjoyed dynamite this week. The main event to me went above what I was expecting. Yes it was lights out but I did not expect the level of violence they brought. Kudos to all involved.
My question is WTF are impact getting out of this partnership? Yes Kenny went for a 6 man tag but they have the title vs title match in a little over a month and no mention of it on dynamite. I half expected Swann to come out during the beat down of Mox, maybe lead to Mox, Kingston and Swann vs Kenny and the gb to hype up the match in April. It's seems like such a 1 sided partnership so far it reminds me of my last marriage 😂
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