Paid Members tiger_rick Posted May 26, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted May 26, 2019 16 minutes ago, Devon Malcolm said: Absolutely laughable to call this an alternative to WWE You didn't like it. Fine. But behave yourself. Despite all the doom mongering and the rush to doubt everything, they've delivered a PPV, a big time TV deal in the US and a prime spot in the UK and top names from NJPW and WWE on contracts. They've delivered a show that almost everyone is checking out and talking about and they used it to effectively set up the next one. I've got the same criticisms as most about them at this point but to suggest with their roster, deals and ambition that they're not a viable alternative is crazy at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 (edited) I assume it came as a perk of buying a ringside seat, but everyone on the hardcam having the same T-shirt on is why some are calling AEW a T-shirt company that put on a wrestling show Edited May 28, 2019 by WyattSheepMask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted May 26, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted May 26, 2019 Just now, tiger_rick said: You didn't like it. Fine. But behave yourself. Behave myself? Fuck off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members tiger_rick Posted May 26, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted May 26, 2019 7 minutes ago, PunkStep said: Imagine if this happened in WWE and what it would do to Rick's rumble stats! Apply the Kerry Von Erich rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yakashi Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 It is an alternative to wwe. But it’s the same as all the other alternatives. They’ve just got more money and a better tv deal. They did nothing last night I haven’t seen a thousand times before. Well, except the shitty battle royal. Despite that, I really enjoyed the show and the Rhodes boys had the best match I’ve seen in ages. Tremendous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 It’s not an alternative to WWE, based on one show it’s WWE lite. Nothing I saw said “Alternative”. It’s another choice to watch but alternative to me means something different from what the mainstream offers. This didn’t offer something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Accident Prone Posted May 26, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted May 26, 2019 3 hours ago, DavidB6937 said: There's an entire industry out there. That's an obstacle in itself. Let's not get ahead of ourselves and believe that a couple of decent shows makes for a sustainable brand or anything like that. The real question is TV. That's where the real battle begins. Give that a while and we'll have a far better idea of what they're capable of, what they really are and more than anything what they're actually 'changing' in this industry. If they can sustain the success they've had so far - and I hope they do - then the game is afoot. I was talking generally about running future shows. They're booking themselves in their own feuds and matches, so apart from production issues, the real enemy they're going to be fighting in order to stay afloat is their own egos. Oh, as an indy wanker, there was so much rewarding detail in this show. Orange Cassidy getting his shine, the Young Bucks paying tribute to their past rivals, the incredible journey of Dustin Thomas and the Super Smash Bros making their surprise debut. Also, that crowd really showed themselves up with the subdued reaction to SSB. You'd think a crowd like that would know who they are, when in reality most of them still hate-watch RAW for three hours a week whilst torrenting the New Japan main events. Disappointing behaviour, but not surprising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Nick James Posted May 26, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted May 26, 2019 Only caught the last half of the Battle Royale on the pre-show so I can’t comment on the PPV overall. One thing that really stuck out was for all of the upside to ‘Hangman’ Page, it was ridiculous that he had been selling the knee since entering the ring, to only do a Prince Naz front flip over the ropes into a running lariat without once selling the leg. Luchasaurus has a tremendous look and as daft as that Orange Cassidy spot with Dreamer was, I actually really liked it. what the fuck is with the librarians, though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members tiger_rick Posted May 26, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted May 26, 2019 8 minutes ago, Keith Houchen said: It’s not an alternative to WWE, based on one show it’s WWE lite. Nothing I saw said “Alternative”. It’s another choice to watch but alternative to me means something different from what the mainstream offers. This didn’t offer something different. I don't think it was different enough but it certainly was in places. Cody and Dustin was as far from current WWE as you'll get. Cede the point that it's similar to other "alternatives" but they're not in the position to sign Omega and Ambrose, run proper PPVs, get on ITV and TNT, etc. All this stuff people claimed AEW wouldn't do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yakashi Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 6 minutes ago, Nick James said: Only caught the last half of the Battle Royale on the pre-show so I can’t comment on the PPV overall. One thing that really stuck out was for all of the upside to ‘Hangman’ Page, it was ridiculous that he had been selling the knee since entering the ring, to only do a Prince Naz front flip over the ropes into a running lariat without once selling the leg. Luchasaurus has a tremendous look and as daft as that Orange Cassidy spot with Dreamer was, I actually really liked it. what the fuck is with the librarians, though? You need to watch a YouTube show to get it apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members tiger_rick Posted May 26, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted May 26, 2019 19 minutes ago, Devon Malcolm said: Behave myself? Fuck off. Wind your neck in, Michael Owen. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Devon Malcolm Posted May 26, 2019 Paid Members Share Posted May 26, 2019 4 minutes ago, tiger_rick said: Wind your neck in, Michael Owen. 😂 Who swallowed your chain. Fuck's sake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TildeGuy~! Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 25 minutes ago, WyattSheepMask said: I assume it came as a perk of buying a ringside seat, but everyone on the hardcam having the same T-shirt on is why some are calling ARW a T-shirt company that put on a wrestling show I think everyone in the front row worked for Pro Wrestling Tees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCW Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Noelle Foley was in the second or third row too I think. didn't spot that clown lad who's usually with her though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yakashi Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 5 minutes ago, DCW said: Noelle Foley was in the second or third row too I think. didn't spot that clown lad who's usually with her though. I always assumed he paid her to pretend to be his girlfriend and now his parents have finally ran out of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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