Paid Members Hannibal Scorch Posted May 15, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted May 15, 2019 Just now, mim731 said: You obviously watched a very different version of All In than I did. It was a PPV run off the back of the same on-line sitcom as Double or Nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Sort of like In Sickness and In Health v Till Death Us Do Part? That would explain "the transexual". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, Loki said: Sort of like In Sickness and In Health v Till Death Us Do Part? That would explain "the transexual". With Leonard Rossiter as special guest referee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 (edited) So, Screwjob angle coming Edited May 15, 2019 by WyattSheepMask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members air_raid Posted May 15, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted May 15, 2019 Nothing says "fresh new alternative" like..... Christ, I've run that joke into the ground, haven't I? Best look for a fresh new alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members tiger_rick Posted May 15, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted May 15, 2019 This is the first one that's a stretch for me. I get the desire to get name value on the show. WCW did it. ECW did it. TNA did it. WWE do it now. So if you can get a Chris Jericho, use a Jim Ross or Dustin Rhodes, you do. But fucking Earl Hebner? That's the first one that just feels like they've got a hard-on for the WWF 20 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Hannibal Scorch Posted May 15, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted May 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, tiger_rick said: This is the first one that's a stretch for me. I get the desire to get name value on the show. WCW did it. ECW did it. TNA did it. WWE do it now. So if you can get a Chris Jericho, use a Jim Ross or Dustin Rhodes, you do. But fucking Earl Hebner? That's the first one that just feels like they've got a hard-on for the WWF 20 years ago. or TNA 10 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members air_raid Posted May 15, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 minute ago, tiger_rick said: That's the first one that just feels like they've got a hard-on for the WWF 20 years ago. All In was built around the NWA title. They can't decide whether they're revolutionizing the business or if the past is super relevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Carbomb Posted May 15, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted May 15, 2019 (edited) I get bringing in Earl Hebner, or any very experienced ref - as a few have pointed out on here, including BomberPat, a good referee does more than just count. But announcing him like this really screams "wooden spoon". There's just no need. He's not a name that shifts tickets, bumps ratings or PPV buys, or sells merch. Edited May 15, 2019 by Carbomb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Accident Prone Posted May 15, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted May 15, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Carbomb said: He's not a name that shifts tickets, bumps ratings or PPV buys, or sells merch. No he just steals it and sells it off. Edited May 15, 2019 by Accident Prone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members air_raid Posted May 15, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted May 15, 2019 15 minutes ago, Carbomb said: He's not a name that shifts tickets, bumps ratings or PPV buys, or sells merch. Oh, but they tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Accident Prone Posted May 15, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted May 15, 2019 To be fair to AEW, they've announced the other refs the same way as well and it's all to pop daft sods like myself. They've got Bryce Remsburg and Rick Knoxx (two indy ref mainstays) and Aubrey Edwards, who must've left an excellent impression during 'Mania weekend. So whilst the sole image of Hebner being announced is silly and reeks of TNA-esque 'WWE lite', taken within the context of the other announcements it's great news. It also gives the promotion a bit more clout as they're bringing in refs who are experienced in all aspects of refereeing. It's a brilliant move, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members PunkStep Posted May 15, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted May 15, 2019 23 minutes ago, air_raid said: Oh, but they tried. Good fucking lord, I didn't know this existed. Hebner is a shit ref, JR is no longer a decent announcer either. They shouldn't have brought either of these two on board. Thumbs down appointments I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Accident Prone Posted May 15, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted May 15, 2019 I agree on thumbs down on JR; he's way past his sell-by date. I haven't seen much of Earl since he got the kick from WWE though. I take it that he isn't that good anymore? He never blew me away but he never seemed actively bad either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members IANdrewDiceClay Posted May 15, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted May 15, 2019 Earl forgetting everything he was supposed to say prior to the Magnus/Cody match has landed him a job. Fair play to him. The Alan Pardew of pro wrestling referees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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