Paid Members Supremo Posted June 6, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted June 6, 2021 After watching Lio Rush as the Joker last Sunday, I was happy they didnāt waste Andrade or Brian Danielson in that spot.Ā Knowing in retrospectĀ that it was a showcase for Jungle Boy, and seeingĀ the entirety of Lioās involvement consisting of coming out, botching a couple of spots, and then getting immediately eliminated, it wouldāve been criminal to put a top star in that position. However, havingĀ seen what they did with Andrade on Dynamite? IĀ honestly think heād have been better off as the Joker in the Battle Royale.Ā At least he wouldāve gottenĀ some music and a fucking Titan Tron video. Likely his name on the big screen for the crowd to pop for. Even if heādĀ been eliminated shortly afterwards that still wouldāve beenĀ preferable to Vickie Guerrerro mumble shouting his name, everyone looking around confused, followed by him coming out to silence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members BomberPat Posted June 6, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted June 6, 2021 10 hours ago, RedRooster said: Talking of dreadful, QT Marshall once again proved that heās mediocre at best at everything he does. His promo had no substance whatsoever once again, he has no presence in the ring...just ditch this bloody feud already. Given how rarely Cody takes a loss, even though this was far from clean, I canāt believe they gave a win over Cody to this clown. Why not give it to Ogogo? Heck, why not give the promo time to Ogogo, who is far more interesting on the mic than Marshall. What's stranger is that the whole booking of this tag match, with QT stealing a win over Cody thanks to a shot from Ogogo, feels like it should have comeĀ beforeĀ a Cody/Ogogo singles match. It's like they're booking the whole thing in reverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Jazzy G Posted June 6, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted June 6, 2021 Not the first time something feels like it's been booked in reverse in AEW.Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Ā Excited to see Andrade in AEW even if the Vickie pairing is a bit odd. I thought he was going to be a sure fire hit on the main roster, just one of many who looked incredible in NXT but got lost in the shuffle.Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King of Old School Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 (edited) I find it disappointing that the next couple of episodes are being shot without fans in attendance. At least that's what I have read anyway. Edited June 6, 2021 by The King of Old School Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Hannibal Scorch Posted June 6, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted June 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, The King of Old School said: I find it disappointing that the next couple of episodes are being shot without fans in attendance. At least that's what I have read anyway. Normally they shoot 1 public, 1 with just crew and roster. This will no doubt change when theyāre back on the road. I assume itās to give the roster time to rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merzbow Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 There was only a small crowd at the past Dynamite wasn't there? Seemed like most of the upper section was empty again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackpot Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 I don't know Andrade but the crowd seemed made up for him and his arrival seems to of been highly anticipated on here by some. So I'm looking forward to his run. But the Vickie Guerrero pairing needs binning off as does Vickie in general. She's doing the same shit that lost it's appeal 20 years ago. But because of her appalling cock up in announcing Andrade, it seems to be overlooked that she's also going to be involved with their hottest act at the minute in the form of Britt Baker.Ā While Britt and Nyla Rose might be a corker of a match, the thought of Vickie being on screen isn't one I want to see. And it also strikes me as desperation on AEW's part that it's "pride" month so Britt's first opponent is the transgender wrestler they have on their books, when Nyla hasn't been seen on Dynamite in yonks. They're really hammering home how much they've got going on with "pride:" that I wouldn't be surprised to see them put the belt back on Nyla and have her make some emotional speech.Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members BomberPat Posted June 6, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted June 6, 2021 10 minutes ago, Jackpot said: They're really hammering home how much they've got going on with "pride:" Are they?Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Jackpot said: While Britt and Nyla Rose might be a corker of a match, the thought of Vickie being on screen isn't one I want to see. And it also strikes me as desperation on AEW's part that it's "pride" month so Britt's first opponent is the transgender wrestler they have on their books, when Nyla hasn't been seen on Dynamite in yonks. They're really hammering home how much they've got going on with "pride:" that I wouldn't be surprised to see them put the belt back on Nyla and have her make some emotional speech.Ā You're entitled to your opinion, no matter how blinkered and wrong it is.Ā Edited June 6, 2021 by Chili Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Or they just want a credible challenger to start her reign off with, donāt think they have ever talked up that she is transgender on the tv shows. Sheās a woman in the womanās divisionĀ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 26 minutes ago, Jackpot said: And it also strikes me as desperation on AEW's part that it's "pride" month so Britt's first opponent is the transgender wrestler they have on their books, when Nyla hasn't been seen on Dynamite in yonks. They're really hammering home how much they've got going on with "pride:" that I wouldn't be surprised to see them put the belt back on Nyla and have her make some emotional speech.Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRooster Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 44 minutes ago, Jackpot said: While Britt and Nyla Rose might be a corker of a match, the thought of Vickie being on screen isn't one I want to see. And it also strikes me as desperation on AEW's part that it's "pride" month so Britt's first opponent is the transgender wrestler they have on their books, when Nyla hasn't been seen on Dynamite in yonks. They're really hammering home how much they've got going on with "pride:" that I wouldn't be surprised to see them put the belt back on Nyla and have her make some emotional speech.Ā Really? When and where? Even if that were true, whatās the problem with that? Wrestling in the past has almost certainly been the source of homophobic bullying, with top baby faces (including The Rock and John Cena)Ā making āgay jokesā about opponents and non-wrestlers. IsnātĀ itĀ a nice changeĀ forĀ this generation of wrestlers to send out a message of equality to young fans, and to challengeĀ homophobia? Nyla is a great first opponent for Britt, and frankly should be featured more. Sheās improved dramatically in ring, her mic work is great and sheās really quick witted and likeable. Thereās definite potential for her to bounce off Baker on the mic in the best possible way. As far as Iām aware theyāve never mentioned the fact sheās trans on air. Nyla isnāt likely to win the title, but if she did, and actually did want to reference the fact sheās trans in an āemotional promoā, why would that matter? It would likely be massively helpful forĀ someone out there to hear that, and see a trans athlete in such a high profile role. Iād say I can only imagine how hard it can be to be trans, but I donāt have to - all I need to do is look at the suicide rate among trans people and the truth of that is depressingly clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Supremo Posted June 6, 2021 Paid Members Share Posted June 6, 2021 They spent a total of about fifteen seconds announcing they had a pride-themed T-shirt where some of the proceeds went to a charity,Ā and then they startedĀ a feud between the newly crowned champion and the number three contender, who happens to be trans, a fact thatās never been mentioned on TV. āDesperation,ā and, āclearly hammering home how much theyāve got going on with pride.ā You ok,Ā mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King Of Swing Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Nyla has been in title scene since day one and is a former champion. Perfect challanger for Britt. If anything I'm more worried that Britt might not be the big deal people are expecting.Ā This weeks segment sure didn't fill me with hope.Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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