Paid Members LaGoosh Posted May 13, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted May 13, 2021 Cody is just the fucking worst at this point. There's nothing likeable about this guy anymore. His weird long promos which sound like he spends his spare time looking for long words in the dictionary to use, his constant smugness and terrible suits. Turning this absolute nothing of a feud into a bizarre "defending the USA" angle and crying about it. Completely wasting the "American Dream" nickname on it despite his "American Nightmare" nickname making no sense to his character anyway. You can tell Cody is writing his own feuds because they are all the same. Start off with a big moment pretty much out of nowhere, throw in some unconvincing emotion, then skip straight to the end where Cody goes over. If Cody wrote a novel he wouldn't bother writing the middle of it, he can't be bothered with that shit. You absolutely know he's going to survive Ogogo's death punch and win the match. It's tiring. And the announcers should probably refer to Agogo as "Olympic medalist boxer" rather than "bronze medallist". It'd sound more impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 I’d prefer them refer to him by his real biggest claim to fame; “Former Big Brother housemate”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merzbow Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Cody makes crying about his own child look fake, zero he does or says sounds sincere. Wardlow ignoring the promo and just chatting up the women at ringside was gold, what a guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members LaGoosh Posted May 13, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted May 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, Merzbow said: Wardlow ignoring the promo and just chatting up the women at ringside was gold, what a guy. Genuinely my favourite moment of the show. Closely followed by John Silver's "That's the name of the show! Did you do that on purpose?!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Hannibal Scorch Posted May 13, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted May 13, 2021 37 minutes ago, LaGoosh said: Cody is just the fucking worst at this point. There's nothing likeable about this guy anymore. His weird long promos which sound like he spends his spare time looking for long words in the dictionary to use, his constant smugness and terrible suits. Turning this absolute nothing of a feud into a bizarre "defending the USA" angle and crying about it. Completely wasting the "American Dream" nickname on it despite his "American Nightmare" nickname making no sense to his character anyway. You can tell Cody is writing his own feuds because they are all the same. Start off with a big moment pretty much out of nowhere, throw in some unconvincing emotion, then skip straight to the end where Cody goes over. If Cody wrote a novel he wouldn't bother writing the middle of it, he can't be bothered with that shit. You absolutely know he's going to survive Ogogo's death punch and win the match. It's tiring. And the announcers should probably refer to Agogo as "Olympic medalist boxer" rather than "bronze medallist". It'd sound more impressive. Unless you are American. This is the exact same kind of crap that southern, and pockets of, America lap up, whilst alienating everyone else. His comment about UK wrestlers was just a poor attempt at saving grace. All it does is turns everyone not American against him. He'll get an amazing reception at DoN, Any other country he would be a heel. It's why Captain America films are among the lowest grossing Marvel films outside of the US, because no one care for the America is so great messaging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members LaGoosh Posted May 13, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted May 13, 2021 Good point, I hadn't considered that. A look at the social media comments in response to the promo prove your point - American fans absolutely lapped it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra_gordo Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 The Cody promo was really cringe-worthy. My highlight of it was talking about how amazing America is that he can bring a mixed-race baby in to the world as a way of getting one over on mixed-race Englishman Anthony Ogogo. That main event was magnificent. Miro looked like a bear just chucking Darby around whilst still having him look strong. Just fantastic wrestling telly, My only negative was Scorpio Skye and whatshisface turning up at the end to attack Sting. Yes, it helps build to a tag match with them against Sting and Darby but I'd have rather not have the distraction and let Miro have his moment before Archer walked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King Of Swing Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 (edited) Other than Cody's promo that was a cracking show. Mox using Wild Thing seems to have split fans but if it's permanent I can see really going over well with a full house. Agree that the post match shenanigans took some of the shine off of Miro's big moment but he still looked an absolute beast. Double or Nothing looking stacked. Edited May 13, 2021 by The King Of Swing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merzbow Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Wild Thing is a huge nod to Onita so I'm 100% for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Nick James Posted May 13, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted May 13, 2021 (edited) I have watched this clip on a loop for a good 5 mins, outstanding. The speed Darby fly's out of the ring at is jaw dropping.   Edited May 13, 2021 by Nick James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King Of Swing Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Matt mocking the HBK I love you was grade A twat sauce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Showtime Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 (edited) Agree with most of the comments above. It was a rare occasion though were I felt like there was too much going on to fit in the time. The second match in the show being a forced break-up angle was great but the aftermath felt rushed (but then almost the entire storyline was off Dynamite anyway); the next match was a number 1 contender's match and announcement of the first-ever 3-way singles match (I think?) in AEW was kinda just brushed over too. As mentioned above the immediate end of the main event took the shine off the big title change. But this is all just nit-picking. Much rather have too much stuff going on than a bunch of repetitive robotic nothing like Raw. Also, it took me a while to warm to Darby Allin but I finally did for sure this week. I like Miro but I really wanted Darby to fluke it and Miro to go off the deep end afterwards! I hope the lad has a well-earned rest now. Doubt it, though... Edited May 13, 2021 by Mr.Showtime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King Of Swing Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Cody Vs. Ogogo will be a perfectly fine piss break match. Give me rambling, shouty Tully over 2021 Cody, every time. Shawn Spears is destined to be dead weight for his entire career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Someone already mentioned it, but the camera's clearly picking up some of the models telling Wardlow he was fit was brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 13 minutes ago, Mr.Showtime said: Agree with most of the comments above. It was a rare occasion though were I felt like there was too much going on to fit in the time. The second match in the show being a forced break-up angle was great but the aftermath felt rushed (but then almost the entire storyline was off Dynamite anyway); the next match was a number 1 contender's match and announcement of the first-ever 3-way singles match (I think?) in AEW was kinda just brushed over too. As mentioned above the immediate end of the main event took the shine off the big title change. But this is all just nit-picking. Much rather have too much stuff going on than a bunch of repetitive robotic nothing like Raw. Also, it took me a while to warm to Darby Allin but I finally did for sure this week. I like Miro but I really wanted Darby to fluke it and Miro to go off the deep end afterwards! I hope the lad has a well-earned rest now. Doubt it, though... They did have a 3-Way between Darby, Joey Janella and Jimmy Havoc on one of the early PPV’s, I want to say it was at the first All Out. Stadium Stampede 2 doesn’t seem to have got the reaction they were hoping for on social media, but they’ve got 2 more weeks of TV to get people into it. It shouldn’t be an annual thing though, that’s why things like Hell in a Cell don’t mean anything anymore. Do it when the feud calls for it rather than just because you did it this time last year. Personally I think a gimmick match between Jericho and MJF would be a better way to go, but perhaps they’re saving that until what PPV comes in August or September (or maybe even on TV at Fytr Fest if they end up doing that again).  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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