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THE WRESTLING THREAD: BROCK LESNAR HAS ENTERED THE CHAT!!!

c_commander said:
They're longest runs of over a million viewers were 4 weeks and 7 weeks and both occurred while the NBA wasn't going on and ended while the NBA season wasn't ongoing.
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If those are the metrics then I stand corrected. It just seemed like the show was always being preempted.

When it comes to AEW fans they are in to highspots which is why I said highspots. And that's how most AEW fans apply the term workrate not with a wrestler like Zack Sabre Jr or some other mat technician.
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The average AEW fan loosely associates workrate with wrestling no matter the style. Yes, they like the highspots but they just prefer wrestling I'm general over a promo driven show. That's exactly why ppv's like "Forbidden Door" can sell out with little to no build. They just enjoy the dynamics of a good wrestling match. Also, a lot of AEW fans are fans of New Japan.

Except that story wouldn't have gotten Cage over. Wardlow has more personality and charisma than Cage which admittedly isn't saying much. But it was enough for the crowd to connect with him.
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No argument from me there.

He is? Seems like he's more about trying to keep himself over and indulging all of the random shit that he wants to do. That long alliance and feud with MJF stalled MJF's progression more than it helped him. This feud with Eddie Kingston hasn't helped him or any of the random people like Ruby Soho who've been drug into it. His factions haven't helped the people in the faction besides Sammy Guevara. Not Santana and Ortiz not Hager, etc.
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Jericho helps a younger talent in two ways. One by getting them TV time which means exposure. Being in a faction with him means you get TV time that you probably wouldn't get otherwise. Two by putting over a younger talent in a feud. Having a win over Jericho is better than not having a win over him. His name means something. Now with that said you still have to get yourself over. Jericho can get you to the goal line. You got to be the one to get yourself in for the score. Some have taken advantage of the rub (Guevara, Cassidy, MJF,) while others not so much (Hager, Santana and Ortiz).
 
Mastermind2002 said:
If those are the metrics then I stand corrected. It just seemed like the show was always being preempted.



The average AEW fan loosely associates workrate with wrestling no matter the style. Yes, they like the highspots but they just prefer wrestling I'm general over a promo driven show. That's exactly why ppv's like "Forbidden Door" can sell out with little to no build. They just enjoy the dynamics of a good wrestling match. Also, a lot of AEW fans are fans of New Japan.



No argument from me there.



Jericho helps a younger talent in two ways. One by getting them TV time which means exposure. Being in a faction with him means you get TV time that you probably wouldn't get otherwise. Two by putting over a younger talent in a feud. Having a win over Jericho is better than not having a win over him. His name means something. Now with that said you still have to get yourself over. Jericho can get you to the goal line. You got to be the one to get yourself in for the score. Some have taken advantage of the rub (Guevara, Cassidy, MJF,) while others not so much (Hager, Santana and Ortiz).
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yeah, I heard that Jericho is helping the young talent at AEW alot over there!!...The young talent like Garcia, Jericho is helping him to get TV time and more exposure!!.. :yes:
 
Mastermind2002 said:
Bully has a habit of saying some dumb shit.

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Mastermind2002 said:
Vince Russo also says a lot of dumb shit!

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I'm a firm believer that most old wrestling personalities who currently host podcasts always say controversial or dumb shit because they know people will engage with them on social media or tune into their shows.

Kurt Angle and X-Pac may be the only ones who aren't controversial.
 
Mastermind2002 said:
Bully has a habit of saying some dumb shit.

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So many people are ready to hate or dismiss what he says because they don't like him and just don't care about the criticism that he gives, and a lot of times incorrectly quote him. I listened to the show, What he said was,

"I still don't think that Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky are working at the same rate that they did in NXT, maybe the same comfort level that they did in NXT, I'm sure that they will get there..."
 
Mastermind2002 said:
This tag match between Styles/Lashley vs. Miz/Ciampa was pretty good. Too bad it ended in a DQ via Lumis.
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For them to give them PPV match time and end on a DQ was weak. A DQ ending on TV should happen within the first ten minutes. After that there should be a clear winner and loser.

Mastermind2002 said:
Seriously the "WHAT" chant is this most annoying thing in wrestling.
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It ruins so many promo and moments. And it's lost all meaning.

chrislee said:
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After a injury like that just be happy to still be able to live a normal life again. No need to ever step in the ring again. :dunno:
 
Simply Sickenin' said:
For them to give them PPV match time and end on a DQ was weak. A DQ ending on TV should happen within the first ten minutes. After that there should be a clear winner and loser.


It ruins so many promo and moments. And it's lost all meaning.


After a injury like that just be happy to still be able to live a normal life again. No need to ever step in the ring again. :dunno:
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Honestly it might be time for New Day to step back as a whole. Let Xavier further explore his opportunities as a gaming content creator and Kofi can do promotions and ambassador work like Titus. They are at the point where they don't need to be there weekly to sell merch.
 
NightMare Paint said:
Honestly it might be time for New Day to step back as a whole. Let Xavier further explore his opportunities as a gaming content creator and Kofi can do promotions and ambassador work like Titus. They are at the point where they don't need to be there weekly to sell merch.
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They should have rebuilt Titus O'Neill image and have Big E train him in the Art of Power wrestling, Show BIG E teaching Titus his movesets sort of like Apollo Creed training Rocky Balboa. Have Titus join the New Day with BIG E as Coach/Manager
 

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