Merzbow Posted July 20, 2023 Author Share Posted July 20, 2023 8 minutes ago, Infinity Land said: With that interview trying to do 5 things at once I completely missed that the Royal Rampage this year was 1) For a TNT title shot and 2) And it won't be until All Out. Ā Ā Ā I had no idea myself until I saw an Instagram post from AEW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 On 7/17/2023 at 12:37 PM, RedRooster said: Itās demonstrably not āa gambleā to push women in 2023. If anything, itās a gamble to pursue the current approach - eventually someone will call AEW out on this or a well-organised social media campaign, and thatās a PR issue Khan would presumably rather avoid.Ā Couldn't it just be the case that AEW doesn't have a female wrestler who is enough of a star? It's all well and good saying they should be pushing women's wrestling in 2023, but if there's no potential stars worth pushing, what's the point? Pushing it and sticking them in meaningful positions on cards to tick some boxes? Even if the viewership drops and the arena crowd use their matches as fodder for piss breaks and visits to the merch stall? When people point towards WWE and what they've done, they've went down that route because they've uncovered someone worth putting in that position. Be it Becky, Rhonda or whoever. But if they didn't have those charismatic individuals that the fans cared about somewhat to begin with, they likely wouldn't have moved down that route.Ā I get that it's on the promotion to position the talent properly. I get that. But they still need someone that has that something about them.Ā I don't think AEW has that at the moment. There's potential in Willow, but I'm not sure that fans see her as anything more than some happy-clappy entertainment while they're waiting on the real stars to come on.Ā WWE have (and have had) female wrestlers who exude star quality. Can we really say that there's anyone on the AEW female roster who you could stand next to Becky lynch, Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair or Rhonda Rousey and who'd look like they belong there? I don't think they have that at the moment. Hopefully it changes over time, but if we're looking for someone to change the fortunes of women's wrestling on AEW I don't think they're currently on the roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merzbow Posted July 20, 2023 Author Share Posted July 20, 2023 Jamie Hayter was the closest to getting there, she looks amazing and can work like no one else in the company and while the mic work isn't the best she's still solid and believable. Shida was proving herself too during the no crowd era, was still over as hell when people came back but they seemed to totally drop the ball with her at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Yeah, Hayter's as obvious a top female star as there's been since Bianca Belair. Ā When they announced the PPV in the UK a lot of people thought she had a shot at headlining it. Ā Injury came at a bad time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRooster Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 (edited) 11 hours ago, David said: Couldn't it just be the case that AEW doesn't have a female wrestler who is enough of a star? It's all well and good saying they should be pushing women's wrestling in 2023, but if there's no potential stars worth pushing, what's the point? I wouldnāt say so. Britt Baker is very over, even now - and her womenās title win over Shida could easily have main evented a PPV. Thunder Rosa is another one - she was incredibly popular, and her half-face painted look really makes her stand out. I suspect sheās someone who would be a top female star in WWE, if she ever made the switch. Jade Cargill is another one. Sheās striking the moment you see her, and they never really got everything they could have out of her unbeaten streak. Out of anyone, I reckon she had the best chance of developing into a major draw. I also donāt see any reason why Shida couldnāt have turned into a draw. She carries herself well, is good in ring and has a great look and entrance. Finally, Iāll always maintain that Nyla Rose has been underutilised. Sheās charismatic and has improved a lot in ring. A Nyla Rose vs Jade Cargill could have been made to feel like a very big deal, but instead sheās been made to feel like a female Kane; and was burdened with a partnership with Vickie Guerrero that just didnāt work. Hayter has already been mentioned, and I would agree with what people have said about her also. Edited July 21, 2023 by RedRooster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinity Land Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Britt is seen as a star. All Access was largely built around. PR appearances she's often front and centre. She doesn't just get a hometown hero feel good match, but the events are promoted in advance with her as the focus. Problem is in ring right now. When Saraya debuted it meant a rare non-title feud getting time on TV. As we know that led into the neverending 'homegrown' v. Outcasts. When Hayter went down injured, there was a chance to revive it a little by having babyface Britt trying to get vengeance and win back her friend's title. Which could sow some seeds for Hayter's eventual return. Anyone remember what she's done the last couple of months? 1st round exit from the Owen. lost the 4 way for no.1 contender. No real storylines. She's just been a spare part. Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members JLM Posted July 22, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted July 22, 2023 (edited) Yet another thoroughly enjoyable Rampage. Another really nicely put together battle royal with plenty of fun interactions and teases. Loved the reaction for Daddy Magic , and the big hoss off between Hill, Cage and Haeger. Cage being a bit sad that his fellow large man got swerved was quite sweet. He wants the dream team to ride again as much as we do. Ā Swerve is at the height of his powers right now though. Itās great that heās now also the king of the battle royal closing stretch but Iād like him to do some wining.Ā Ā Acclaimed match was there. Caster giving his chain to the kid was nice. Ā Statlander and Shafir was great given the time constraints. Hard hitting with good intensity, felt like a contest, as Cornette would say. Ā I could see towards the end of the Dark/Elevation run that Shafir was getting better and I think sheās a good match up for Statlander, trying to counter her power with strikes and grappling.Ā Ā Two perfectly fine TV matches and a quality battle royal. Easiest hour of wrestling TV you could ask for.Ā Ā Ā Edited July 22, 2023 by JLM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members LaGoosh Posted July 22, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted July 22, 2023 Everyone always complains when AEW do another battle royale but they are usually always pretty decent with great finishing stretches. This one was too. And yes can Swerve please win something soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 (edited) Swerve eating defeats like Keith Lee eats pies is a travestyĀ Edited July 22, 2023 by Louch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinity Land Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 The only reason I care about Darby winning is it could be an indicator of Sting's usage for All In. Please no Darby/Sting v. Luchasaurus/Christian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members LaGoosh Posted July 29, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted July 29, 2023 Everyone loves Big Bill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Supremo Posted July 29, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted July 29, 2023 Heās the new Kevin Nash. Give him the belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitsky's back acne Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Supremo said: Heās the new Kevin Nash.Ā Not as sexy though.Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King Of Swing Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Decent show. Kommander cam fuck off though and poor Kip, he's, pretty much done.Ā Storm Vs. Shida should be really good and of course Big Machine are prime beef.Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members ReturnOfTheMack Posted July 30, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted July 30, 2023 Kip helps keep Penelope Ford on screen, so he can stay as long as he likes!Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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