Hope to see improvements in utilizing the woman's division of AEW. Lots of talent (Shida, Abadon, Deeb, the list goes on and on). Yet they typically get slotted into one short match per show.
I said this on Discord and wasn't sure I wanted to put it here... but I guess I'll put it here too...
For those who haven't heard already or aren't aware... Sasha Banks and Naomi walked out of WWE Raw as it was on the air this past Monday over creative. They were forced to change the main event to what was shown that night.
I'm not giving my opinion on this because it's god damn obvious who was in the right here (hint: it ain't Vince and his puppets).
I can't wait to see them on AEW tonight and for WWE to finally start a downward spiral they can't climb out of 🙄
Can WWE just go out of business already please so I can stop hearing about shit like this? 😑
Hope to see improvements in utilizing the woman's division of AEW. Lots of talent (Shida, Abadon, Deeb, the list goes on and on). Yet they typically get slotted into one short match per show.
It's definitely important to focus on those outside the main event scene aside from Jade/Brit. When a credible midcard scene is built, it makes the title contenders much more important and there's always someone ready to jump in and keep things fresh.
Find this to be an issue with WWE too. They built Roman as an absolute dominating star, but the mid-card doesn't match so it leaves contenders who clearly don't have a chance. They attempted to push Nakamura as a challenger and backed out due to a lack of credibility.
They are doing okay with Deeb/Shida. Shida has already had the title in the past.
Well Naomi and Sasha banks have been indefinitely suspended. Heck they both were scheduled to get title shots at Hell In a Cell, even if they were going to lose I wouldn't complain about getting a title shot. I know the WWE don't want to take the belts off of Belair and Rousey yet.
The free passes could be given to anyone, as long as it fits whatever angle or storyline that's being played out e.g. free agent Brock Lesnar a few months ago and for some reason Seth Rollins when he was on Smackdown to challenge Roman at the Rumble. Also remember the short-lived "wild card rule"? So even those secondary titles may not be as firm as they appear to be. The women's titles though have more of a chance to stick with their respective brands and we don't see the champions popping up on the opposite show until it's Survivor Series season or something. But for now while there is a unified world title and an upcoming unification of the tag titles, maybe we'll get a unification of the women's titles after that.
Yeah, definitely a work around that they gave themselves so that the draft does not pigeon hole something that they absolutely want to do. I think each time around draft season they basically give themselves license to write or rewrite their own rules and they can decide how long that they want to play by those rules, where sometimes it was only two or three months. Not ideally how I'd like them to go about it, but it is definitely the landscape we have seen.
I wish YouTubers wouldn't put spoilers on the thumbnail.
Accidently tabbed into YouTube and the main event was spoiled from a homepage recommendation showing the title holder.
Sorry about that. I got spoiled while I was searching for the Buy In. I'd guess some of those channels do it to gain more views, but if it is wrestling news channel then since the event has already happened then they'll want to have a headline. What did you think of Double or Nothing overall?
I'll go through each match.
Hook and Danhausen was a fun little match. Curious to how strong hook will be booked as he moves up the card.
Was a little conflicted on MJF vs Wardlow. I understand why it was supposed to be a squash, but MJF has been booked as one of the most competent wrestlers on the roster too. I think they could have a back and fourth match with the same pay off as long as MJF gets powerbombed a bunch of times.
Hardys and Young Bucks was fun too. Surprised Young Bucks took the loss. I guess this means there are plans for the Hardys soon. Swanton on the steps made me wince a little.
I liked Jade vs Anna. It was fun. Jade was sloppy, but that doesn't always mean the overall match is bad. Undefeated streaks in wrestling are some of the most fun things. I guess Athena will be ending her streak soon.
I think the House of Black vs Death Triangle match would have benefited more from Pac on offense, not struggling for the hot tag.
Cole and Joe was too short and weak. Seems the boom with the lowered knee pad is treated like one of the strongest finishers.
I liked the Britt Baker/Ruby match. Britt is always good.
Didn't watch the American Top Team match.
Kyle vs Darby was my favorite. Botched suicide dive wasn't cool. Glad Kyle is getting showcased. Great wrestler.
Got spoiled on the woman's title match with Rosa vs Deeb too. I have trouble getting into matches when I know the outcome. Destroys so much excitement.
Anarchy in the Arena was cool, but I was beginning to tire.
Was too tired for the Jurrasic Express match.
Planned on pausing and sleeping before the world title match, got spoiled before I could return to it.
I guess Edge is the new Big Show now with how much he's flip flopping.
Also... see you in 6 months Cody 😭
win the rumble pls. kthxbye