Wrestling Thread 7: FTR Baldhausen • Page 1416

I mean, they are actively putting over Hangman as tougher than Jon Moxley, I'd presume because he is going to be the one to face MJF next. And the Adam Cole recovery tour is also likely building him up to be the guy after that.

 

Its not as flashy as some of the high spots, but I think this was the 2nd coolest spot from that ladder match after the BTB. Incredibly smooth running that rope

 

Sign Kommander, Coward Tony.

 

I really want it to be Cole or Darby - just hope Cole can stay healthy that’s what’s most important first

 

I'm so glad Komander killed it last night. I always get super nervous when he's setting up for those spots but my dumbass forgets that he always nails them.

 

Wild to think that last year’s Mania couldn’t find the time for the IC and US titles over two nights lol - Vince was just the worst

 

Was really hoping he would pull this out also, but gotta keep that in the chamber for next time.

 

I'm hoping they return at the end of the terrible 4-way this weekend and reset the tag division. The story line is even there given who they were messing around with before their hiatus.

 

Fully expect Jay White to show up the Raw after Mania

 

[WOR] Meltzer calls the Dax Harwood FTR "fake worked shoot" angle Stupid, comparing it to 1999/2000 era WCW and a bad look for AEW.

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I also think it's dumb. I also don't like it.

But, man, Dave should see the mania around NBA players' tweets around the trading period...

 

Snagged Dynamite tickets for Detroit. First time not sitting in the upper bowl there. Praying the seats suck less where I'm at.

 

hoping for a louder crowd at revolution on sunday, I can only sing Judas so loud on my own brother

 

This may sound extreme, but I think we should maybe consider mandated lobotomies for anyone who tags Cornette in a tweet.

 

Giving money to VKM is actually worse. But hey, at least mania sounds good right?

 

bless Eddie

 

WWE selling out MSG 188 times is a truly fucking insane stat.

 

Idk there was so much less to do then

 

(Just kidding)

 

Life was so boring that WWE ran MSG once a month and the general population was like “I’ll fucking be there!!!”

 

So I'm definitely the "casual fan" demographic. I fell off during the pandemic (hated no crowd and overall I was burnt out on bland creative and it was time to take a break)

But I caught wind of the bloodline stuff and have been watching in 2023. Great Great Great stuff. The kind of stuff that drew me (and im sure gets other casuals) back in. The kind of storyline wrestling fans always beg for. Obviously sami wasn't going to win but that's okay. The royal rumble main event was A++++

Its kinda funny watching the product after essentially a 3 year hiatus. It feels like not a whole lot is different. Like, I don't feel lost at all.

Top 5 domotime thoughts from a former hardcore fan who hasn't really watched in 3 years

- poor Cody. Wrong time and place. The time off probably didn't do him any favors and the novelty might be gone? Never a fan of a face winning rumble from 30 either.
- DOLPH ZIGGLER IS STILL IN THE COMPANY!?!?!?!
- Rhea Ripley and the goths are great. Shes easily the best woman on the roster now. Judgment day is solid.
- gargano needs to go to aew...most people think this yes? He seems painfully not over.
- shocked to see Rouseys still in the company. I've barely heard anything about her. Star has fallen?

That's it.

 

not sure most would agree with this. aew is way too bloated and gargano would basically have no real spot on the roster. they're struggling to get main event caliber guys on their shows every week as it is.

he was placed in a cold story when he debuted on the main roster and hasn't really overcome it, but after elimination chamber they seem to be giving him a little bit more of a platform. I would expect him to have a bigger year this year than last

 

Johnny Gargano is a huge dork (in a good way in my opinion) and he can wrestle his ass off and he’s just not gonna get a chance to prove that to a larger audience in 8 minute Raw matches with Otis