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Mr. Nerfect 08-19-2019 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Vastardikai (Post 5278496)
I fully expect Joey Janella to last one episode of the TNT show before he sees a camera in his face and decides to yell "FUCK JIM CORNETTE" loud enough for Tony Khan to fire him to save face with Standards and Practices.

That was seriously low-rent shit. You’d think someone would have given him a talking to about that one, but who knows? If you were doing a play and you stopped in the middle of it to cuss out a critic, you’d be fired. People who bought tickets would be outraged. Only in wrestling, lol.

Mr. Nerfect 08-19-2019 03:17 AM

I like Tony, but there’s something a bit WCW about him calling a wrestling show on TNT. They’ve already got JR. Excalibur is fine (not great). Just let him call it with JR.

Going to be so weird hearing JR trying to get around Orange Cassidy’s stuff. Cody hires this guy and calls him “Jim fucking Ross,” but then you trot him out there to call joke stuff? This project is VERY schizophrenic. I am trying to detach myself so I don’t get heartbroken if this ruins alternatives to WWE with networks. The cynic in me is morbidly curious to see how people take it.

slik 08-19-2019 11:21 AM

Weeks 4 & 5 of AEWonTNT will be:

Pittsburgh, PA (10/23)
Charleston, WV (10/30)

ClockShot 08-19-2019 12:42 PM

Pittsburgh should pack 'em in. West Virginia might be their first test.

slik 08-19-2019 12:50 PM

Agreed

Jordan 08-19-2019 01:10 PM

Richmond Coliseum should be set up for 10-12,000 I would think, and Pittsburgh maybe 8-10. They could easily do what WWE does and cut the arena's in half but I'm hoping they don't. I hate how WWE's big screen cuts off so much arena. Every arena has a screen, and the entrance ramp could be a lot more "sports authentic" than we've seen in the past. But considering Fyter Fest, I doubt it.

Jordan 08-19-2019 01:11 PM

$80 front row for Richmond. Amazing.

Vastardikai 08-19-2019 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Nerfect (Post 5278502)
That was seriously low-rent shit. You’d think someone would have given him a talking to about that one, but who knows? If you were doing a play and you stopped in the middle of it to cuss out a critic, you’d be fired. People who bought tickets would be outraged. Only in wrestling, lol.

Most of the fully invested are the Hipster marks who think Cornette is an old man yelling at a cloud instead of someone who is actually giving feedback that would benefit them, if they would listen.

All In worked because there was only one moment of cringe in it. It was one more moment than necessary (Seriously, I had to explain Joey Fucking Ryan to my Dad.), but didn't bring the whole show down. AEW thus far looks more like a big budget PWG than a big budget All In, and that is going to cause them problems in the long run.

Emperor Smeat 08-19-2019 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Nerfect (Post 5278503)
I like Tony, but there’s something a bit WCW about him calling a wrestling show on TNT. They’ve already got JR. Excalibur is fine (not great). Just let him call it with JR.

Probably not going to be a commentator for AEW at least for the first couple of years due to his current commitments with college sports and MLW.

I'd assume he's going to be their newsroom recap guy for shows until his other stuff is done. Could probably buy out his MLW deal if MLW is interested and the money is right.

Jordan 08-19-2019 06:34 PM

Just want to put my two cents on Orange Cassidy.

I saw him at Lost In New York, I had never herd of him. He certainly made me laugh in a gimmick ladder match. But when you watch him you do have to shift your focus to "the fun bullshit" part of the show. And tbh that's not something I really care to see on AEW. It's fine when you are doing a rebel show like Spring Break but on a mainstream network to take the piss out of everything like that...

Now like I said I do enjoy Cassidy, so I'm curious to see what happens. When I hear Tony talk about AEW I like everything he's thinking and planning. It seems to me that the Bucks and Kenny have an obsession with that DDT style and are going to incorporate it. I guess we shall see how it goes. Still very excited for AEW.

But I guess my impression was that AEW was going to be sold as a sport. I hope they stick with that.

Emperor Smeat 08-19-2019 07:33 PM

The sports stuff was mostly about presentation and how wins-losses would matter more than how its handled in WWE and everything changing on a whim based on Vince's mood that day.

Like think more towards NJPW for a reference on what they are going for on paper. They already do post-match press conference and try to frame the action as more pro wrestling/sports-oriented than WWE's theatrical and promo-based style. You still get your share of comedic stuff and character-based talent since you need that variety in the roster to keep things fresh and interesting in the long run.

Mr. Nerfect 08-19-2019 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Emperor Smeat (Post 5278540)
Probably not going to be a commentator for AEW at least for the first couple of years due to his current commitments with college sports and MLW.

I'd assume he's going to be their newsroom recap guy for shows until his other stuff is done. Could probably buy out his MLW deal if MLW is interested and the money is right.

That’s a good spot for Tony.

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Originally Posted by Jordan X (Post 5278556)
Just want to put my two cents on Orange Cassidy.

I saw him at Lost In New York, I had never herd of him. He certainly made me laugh in a gimmick ladder match. But when you watch him you do have to shift your focus to "the fun bullshit" part of the show. And tbh that's not something I really care to see on AEW. It's fine when you are doing a rebel show like Spring Break but on a mainstream network to take the piss out of everything like that...

Now like I said I do enjoy Cassidy, so I'm curious to see what happens. When I hear Tony talk about AEW I like everything he's thinking and planning. It seems to me that the Bucks and Kenny have an obsession with that DDT style and are going to incorporate it. I guess we shall see how it goes. Still very excited for AEW.

But I guess my impression was that AEW was going to be sold as a sport. I hope they stick with that.

People like to mock when people take wrestling seriously (imagine being passionate about your pastime), but I seriously don’t understand the logic behind trying to present serious acts and angles at the same time as “exposing your business” (I hate that phrase, because the meaning often just gets ignored, but it fits).

Like, Shawn Spears hitting Cody with a chair was brilliant. He has great motivation too. He doesn’t want to just be a solid hand. He’s a main eventer (in his eyes) that has just never had the shot. So fuck Cody and over a decade of friendship, he’s going to take the advice of a legend who made some real money in wrestling. It’s immersive and has years of history. Then, in the most show conference, two of your EVPs talk about how the chair was gimmicked.

What is the point of trying to create this tension for a pay-off if the bosses are just going to try and snap you out of it? I actually don’t understand it. It’s like flipping the lights during an intense play.

Emperor Smeat 08-20-2019 12:37 AM

According to PWI, TNT is going to air a one hour AEW special on August 30th at 10PM EST as both an introduction to the company and as the final hype for AEW's All Out event.

Jordan 08-20-2019 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Nerfect (Post 5278610)
That’s a good spot for Tony.



. Then, in the most show conference, two of your EVPs talk about how the chair was gimmicked.

What is the point of trying to create this tension for a pay-off if the bosses are just going to try and snap you out of it? I actually don’t understand it. It’s like flipping the lights during an intense play.

I know! I got marks on my head from scratching so much after that. I don't think in industry as whole can totally align through kayfabe the way it once was. But at least holding up the truth to a story (line) instead of pulling back the curtain constantly is much more entertaining. Look at Austin, even in his podcast (and yes he does pull the curtain but you can tell it's still a little weird for him) sometime's he'll have a wrestler guest on his pod and they end up cutting promo's at each other. You know it's not real but it's still so fun because Austin is one of the best characters there is so to hear a promo by him is going to be better than 99% of the active wrestlers.

When it comes to wrestling on TV I want them to keep kayfabe. Simple as that. And yeah I'd prefer they keep kayfabe in the presser and not pull back the curtain to say things like "oh that wasn't supposed to happen" or "What happend wuz" or "the gimmick didn't work as planned" etc...

No you won't be able to convince me wrestling is legit competition but you can make me believe even for a moment (and it's worth it) that someone went too far, went into business for himself, you can through confidence and commitment make stories seem real. Real enough so that you don't feel the need to expose that they are fake.

As I mentioned earlier I was looking to that sports element talked about for AEW. But in all likelihood it won't be stronger than NJPW's presentation. I just don't see how it can be. Maybe it's because it's in a language I can't understand but it's quite easy to suspend your smarter belief and buy into moments (many) of realism regularly produced by NJPW.

Ultra Mantis 08-20-2019 09:31 AM

The thing with New Japan's backstage interview press scrum is that the journalists are in on the act, they aren't asking questions about the production aspects, spots, botches or how they safely land on their necks so often. Most of the time they don't ask any questions at all, they just let the guys do their promo and play along. You're not going to get that with the western dirt shirt guys because they're all about scoops and getting themselves over.

slik 08-20-2019 10:18 AM

Great point!

XL 08-20-2019 04:50 PM

I don’t watch a lot of NJPW but the bits I’ve seen (Including The Recount recap videos on their YouTube channel) have some great little nuances that add to the presentation, and their long form storytelling is superb. I like their presentation.

I get the Orange Cassidy gimmick but from that match shared earlier it’s shit. There’s a way to present a “rich kid waster” and it’s not with those fucking “chops”.

Mr. Nerfect 08-21-2019 07:40 AM

They’re not going to keep kayfabe. It’s a dirty word to those guys.

Ol Dirty Dastard 08-21-2019 02:46 PM

Well said, Mantis.

Frank Drebin 08-21-2019 10:41 PM

Why haven't they announced a match for MJF at All Out? If he doesn't cut a promo I'm going to ask for a refund.

slik 08-22-2019 02:21 AM

Another good signing, Goldenboy was great on commentary at Fyter Fest


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Welcome aboard!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/AEWrestling?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AEWrestling</a> <a href="https://t.co/9MwKgW8dpk">https://t.co/9MwKgW8dpk</a></p>&mdash; Alex Marvez (@alexmarvez) <a href="https://twitter.com/alexmarvez/status/1164333418945097728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Mr. Nerfect 08-22-2019 03:14 AM

How many announcers do they need?

Mr. Nerfect 08-22-2019 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank Drebin (Post 5279123)
Why haven't they announced a match for MJF at All Out? If he doesn't cut a promo I'm going to ask for a refund.

I imagine he's going to turn on Cody Rhodes after either being in his corner or being rejected for the position. He might wrestle earlier and a cut a promo.

Jordan 08-22-2019 08:26 AM

Yeah Goldenboy was good. But yeah they may have "too many" announcers, maybe not. Might as well get Tenay in to call Luchasaurus matches too.

slik 08-26-2019 11:36 AM

Week 6 of AEW remains in the Eastern U.S., Charlotte NC. Tony Schiavone confirmed as signing w AEW on latest Being The Elite'.

Volare 08-26-2019 03:44 PM

Kenny promo on BTE was great.

RaginRonic 08-26-2019 04:42 PM

If you guys here look at post #75 in this thread, made back on Jan. 3 of this year, I floated Tony Schiavone's name in respect to the play-by-play commentary table, and it looks like I nailed it back then. Link below for refresher.

https://www.tpwwforums.com/showpost....4&postcount=75

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Originally Posted by Ronic (Post 5210564)
If this does indeed become reality, what's the chance that Khan would maybe talk to Tony Schiavone about doing play-by-play?

That wouldn't shock me that much to hear.

=P

I kinda had that feeling then that that would happen for AEW.

=)

Emperor Smeat 08-27-2019 03:05 AM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">While the Schiavone announcement from AEW is worded to make it sound like Tony is joining the commentary team, I'm told that's not the case. He'll just be on the overall broadcast team. <a href="https://t.co/52nVFYUcJm">https://t.co/52nVFYUcJm</a></p>&mdash; Ryan Satin (@ryansatin) <a href="https://twitter.com/ryansatin/status/1166027992746745856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">UPDATE: Sources say Schiavone may EVENTUALLY join the commentary team. AEW is currently focused on All Out. Tony was previously committed to University of Georgia football on the 31st.<br><br>I'm told an eventual reunion w/ JR is likely.<br><br>For now, Tony is being used as a utility player</p>&mdash; Ryan Satin (@ryansatin) <a href="https://twitter.com/ryansatin/status/1166062448698220546?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

erickman 08-27-2019 03:24 AM

that's what tony wanted to do with the wwe be a producer, wonder aew can get him away from the other sports jobs he does with in the next year.

Damian Rey 2.0 08-27-2019 11:53 PM

Tony calling the action with Jr chiming in sounds so good. I love Tony's naturalsense if urgency in big moments.

Jordan 08-28-2019 08:47 AM

Honestly AEW is so up against the wall. You've essentially got Cody, Kenny, Jericho, Mox and The Bucks vs WWE.

I know the PPV hasn't happened yet but I am feeling worried about Hangman, he hasn't been built up as a serious contender for Jericho, I have no faith that he will be the first Champion, nor should he be. But they could've been building up that story, but they really have left it flat.

I did like Kenny's recent promo on BTE. It's interesting though that he didn't play a traditional face or heel, right down the middle. I don't see Kenny as the main face of AEW right now. Maybe cause of his record so far IDK. I need to see that 6 star Kenny.

Still looking forward to Wednesday Night Wrestling so bad.

Emperor Smeat 08-28-2019 08:41 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rise up for the revolution. <br><br>The Countdown to All Out special is on THIS FRIDAY night at 10/9c on <a href="https://twitter.com/tntdrama?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tntdrama</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AEW?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AEW</a> <a href="https://t.co/HeURJrDdAc">pic.twitter.com/HeURJrDdAc</a></p>&mdash; All Elite Wrestling on TNT (@AEWonTNT) <a href="https://twitter.com/AEWonTNT/status/1166841982506848261?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Jordan 08-29-2019 09:59 AM

I've been thinking about AEW and the immediate future as far as main story booking goes. I think that AEW is in pretty good shape as far as main events go right now. If they keep a strong story for each of the main guys (Jericho, Cody, Mox, Omega & The Bucks) then I think they can go at a much slower pace than WWE does when it comes to plowing through programs/feuds.

AEW Championship

I'm thinking Jericho has to win this. AEW hasn't done much to build Hangman Page to a point where he should win the Championship first. Plus it will fit right into Jericho's career motif of big time Championships. But where do we go from there? There is supposed to be a AEW Championship on an upcoming episode of AEW on TNT. I'm thinking a possible rematch, Jericho (c) vs Page. Perhaps Jericho cheats to win at ALL OUT and this rematch comes up that way. That seems pretty basic to me so I hope for something else. Jericho vs Spears might be better if Spears looks strong against Cody. However having a former WWE mid carder in the first big time main event on TNT may not be the best look.

I'd go balls to the wall and promote MJF to challenge Jericho for that first AEW Championship defense. I can only imagine how fun that would be. Perhaps MJF saves Cody's ass against Spears and that ends up going towards this shot. Also hopefully a couple of big wins as well. MJF and Jericho on TV would probably be legendary.

It's a bid odd that Omega is hung up with Pac and Mox, I think it will be some time before we see the rematch with Jericho. Whenever the last PPV of the year is I think we will see Jericho vs Omega with Omega taking the AEW Championship.

I've felt that way since the spring, that Jericoh and Omega would rematch for the title and Omega would win. However you could sell me a Jericho year plus long title reign, set the tone for the biggest championship in AEW.

#1-norm-fan 08-29-2019 11:18 AM

I’d love Jericho to be the first champion. First of all, you’ll only ever have one first champion. It should be a name that will forever put a good look on your title. Secondly, putting the title on a guy and THEN trying to build him up is such a WWE thing to do and it’s the main reason their titles mean shit now. It would be much better to start off with a great heel champion once you start weekly TV and then use the show to build up stars before eventually letting one of them take the title off of him.

That being said, I’m afraid they’re going with Hangman because he seems to be the “chosen one” and the slow burn is a lost art. Really hope they have the ability to think long-term though.

Sepholio 08-29-2019 11:58 AM

Jericho has to be the first champion. And I think he's going to be champion for awhile. But he's going to be an enhancement champion, if that makes sense. He's going to be booked strong while making other guys look good and AEW is going to use the chase to beat Jericho to build up multiple people to main event/star level in the company before pulling the trigger and having someone beat him. This way you have a bunch of viable contenders for the big title ready once it starts floating around instead of only a small number of guys over enough for the spot light. Makes for a better division in the long run.

Sepholio 08-29-2019 12:03 PM

Jericho needs to go over Page, Mox, and Cody at least. Probably MJF too. He can lose via shenanigans within the feuds, but in the end he needs to keep the title the whole time. Omega needs to be in the mix with these same people as well and be built up organically during the process. I'd probably throw PAC and a couple others in with some of these guys as well, boost them a bit too. Then eventually pull the trigger on Omega and have him go over Jericho clean af with Jericho trying every dirty trick he can think of in the process and it still not working.

Evil Vito 08-29-2019 12:54 PM

Can’t wait for Cult of Personality to hit on Saturday only for MJF to walk out

Mr. Nerfect 08-29-2019 01:18 PM

I’d officially predict Jericho, but Page winning would not shock me.

Damian Rey 2.0 08-29-2019 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conspiracy Victim Vito (Post 5280263)
Can’t wait for Cult of Personality to hit on Saturday only for MJF to walk out

Omg I want this so bad just for the heat

Emperor Smeat 08-29-2019 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by #1-wwf-fan (Post 5280258)
I’d love Jericho to be the first champion. First of all, you’ll only ever have one first champion. It should be a name that will forever put a good look on your title. Secondly, putting the title on a guy and THEN trying to build him up is such a WWE thing to do and it’s the main reason their titles mean shit now. It would be much better to start off with a great heel champion once you start weekly TV and then use the show to build up stars before eventually letting one of them take the title off of him.

That being said, I’m afraid they’re going with Hangman because he seems to be the “chosen one” and the slow burn is a lost art. Really hope they have the ability to think long-term though.

Yeah Jericho makes the most sense as the first champ between him and Page.

Had AEW's weekly tv show started a lot sooner, they might have had enough time to build up Page into a credible top star and as a worthy choice for inaugural champion. Without that weekly television exposure, Page hasn't been able to build up his star power to the level of someone like Jericho or The Elite's big name stars.

Jordan 08-30-2019 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conspiracy Victim Vito (Post 5280263)
Can’t wait for Cult of Personality to hit on Saturday only for MJF to walk out

That would be brilliant

ClockShot 08-30-2019 07:30 PM

$60 for the PPV through the cable provider.

Same price as the last time, and still pretty steep. I'd figure they'd knock it down a bit.

I'll buy this time around just so I'm "ready" for when launch comes in October.

Damian Rey 2.0 08-30-2019 08:48 PM

Watching it at a friend's house and we're splitting the cost. $60 is really steep, tho. If they're only found a handful of ppv shows a yr that's fine. But God helpthem if end up going monthly.

Bad News Gertner 08-30-2019 10:54 PM

Hey just a warning, if any of you malcontents even THINK about trying anything, I'll edit your posts so fast your heads will spin.


You've been warned.

Fignuts 08-31-2019 12:46 AM

https://i.imgur.com/iUndjnx.png

xrodmuc316 08-31-2019 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emperor Smeat (Post 5280320)
Yeah Jericho makes the most sense as the first champ between him and Page.

Had AEW's weekly tv show started a lot sooner, they might have had enough time to build up Page into a credible top star and as a worthy choice for inaugural champion. Without that weekly television exposure, Page hasn't been able to build up his star power to the level of someone like Jericho or The Elite's big name stars.

Jericho is the only option. Let's be honest, outside of the small portion of the population that are hardcore wrestling fans who post on message boards (like us), nobody on this roster has name recognition but Chris Jericho.

He is a drunk fat old dbag in real life, but he is still a great performer, and there is zero upside for the company to put the title on a guy who feels like the 5th or 6th best option on their current roster.

Bad News Gertner 08-31-2019 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Fignuts (Post 5280516)

Just making it known.

I run a tight ship around here.

Frank Drebin 08-31-2019 06:27 PM

Drebin is almost there. He will have a live report while standing over the beaten body of that MONSTER, Kenton Lane.

Sepholio 08-31-2019 06:58 PM

I need a stream, I cant do 60 bucks uhg

GD 08-31-2019 07:11 PM

Why isn’t there a thread?

slik 08-31-2019 07:12 PM

I will make one

Mr. Nerfect 09-01-2019 03:27 AM

The next PPV is November 9 in Baltimore. It's called "Full Gear."

slik 09-01-2019 05:20 AM

Make the thread and I'll go ahead and sticky it

Vastardikai 09-01-2019 10:58 AM

I want to see one Orange Cassidy match...

Against Bob Holly.

Mr. Nerfect 09-01-2019 02:57 PM

Orange Cassidy vs. Brock Lesnar, please.

Emperor Smeat 09-01-2019 09:03 PM

Seems AEW might have hired Tommy Dreamer to a producer/agent position in the company since he was seen working backstage during last night's All Out show.

slik 09-02-2019 01:23 AM

Andrew Yang is ALL ELITE


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congrats <a href="https://twitter.com/IAmJericho?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IAmJericho</a> - I’m rooting for <a href="https://twitter.com/AEWrestling?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AEWrestling</a> to help make the industry more talent-friendly. <a href="https://twitter.com/CodyRhodes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CodyRhodes</a> ����</p>&mdash; Andrew Yang (@AndrewYang) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndrewYang/status/1168353888493363200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Damian Rey 2.0 09-02-2019 02:28 AM

He had my vote before. Now, he has my heart.

Droford 09-02-2019 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emperor Smeat (Post 5281181)
Seems AEW might have hired Tommy Dreamer to a producer/agent position in the company since he was seen working backstage during last night's All Out show.

Initially I was going to say that's weird cause he runs HoH but then I thought about how Busted Open is going to be weird

Bully is ROH
Mark Henry still does WWE stuff mostly as an ambassador
Tommy Dreamer is doing AEW, HoH

Simple Fan 09-02-2019 09:47 PM

Pretty sure Dreamer will work with any company. Also works with Impact.

Emperor Smeat 09-03-2019 01:17 AM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I’m seeing lots of complaints concerning Jericho being “too old” to be AEW World Champ.<br><br>Well, I’ve got a fact for you. Jericho is the youngest AEW World Champ in company history.</p>&mdash; Wrestle Features (@WrestleFeatures) <a href="https://twitter.com/WrestleFeatures/status/1168206515917996032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

slik 09-03-2019 01:23 AM

Doesn't bother me at all, they needed an established name who was not one of the Exec VP's bc they needed star power and Hangman isn't there yet.

Damian Rey 2.0 09-03-2019 01:31 AM

Agreed. Jericho was their best option. He's a heel, he's over, he's got worldwide credibility and now they can use him to put over whoever they decide is their first babyface champ, who I'm guessing will be Omega.

xrodmuc316 09-03-2019 02:57 AM

I'm stoked Jericho is champ, he is the biggest star they have.

Of course I don't know if Jericho is cool with it, since if he thinks Lesnar is too old and fat to be a champion, then he must think the same about an older and fatter person being champion.

slik 09-03-2019 05:25 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chris Jericho Has Championship Belt Stolen Or Lost<a href="https://t.co/6Pjhftur1G">https://t.co/6Pjhftur1G</a></p>&mdash; Sean Ross Sapp Of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanRossSapp/status/1168987830858764291?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

slik 09-03-2019 05:26 PM

For a special that wasn't really promoted this is good, I didn't think there was much interest in it. Means the actual show could do double or triple that number.


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The AEW countdown special from this past Friday night averaged 390,000 viewers on TNT</p>&mdash; John Pollock (@iamjohnpollock) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamjohnpollock/status/1168983545643184129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

xrodmuc316 09-03-2019 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slik (Post 5281565)
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chris Jericho Has Championship Belt Stolen Or Lost<a href="https://t.co/6Pjhftur1G">https://t.co/6Pjhftur1G</a></p>&mdash; Sean Ross Sapp Of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanRossSapp/status/1168987830858764291?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Holy Shit man!

I know they said no long promos, but the first TNT show should start out with Adam Page cutting a "shoot" promo that he wouldn't have let the title get stolen, and demanding a rematch that very night!

Vastardikai 09-03-2019 06:28 PM

Make him carry the Women's Title until they find it.

Mr. Nerfect 09-03-2019 06:47 PM

Jericho probably put it down while doing vodka shots.

Mr. Nerfect 09-03-2019 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slik (Post 5281566)
For a special that wasn't really promoted this is good, I didn't think there was much interest in it. Means the actual show could do double or triple that number.


<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The AEW countdown special from this past Friday night averaged 390,000 viewers on TNT</p>&mdash; John Pollock (@iamjohnpollock) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamjohnpollock/status/1168983545643184129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Not sure how I feel about that number. It was below average for the slot.

Emperor Smeat 09-03-2019 07:05 PM

Not for TNT since it doesn't seem whatever TNT had for the 10PM hour the week before cracked the Top 150 based on Showbuzz's chart. Also would put it within the 300k-500k range people are speculating as a safe guess for AEW's weekly show early on.

That special with very little advertising managed to be #29 for the night.

Based on a bit more digging, TNT only cracked the Top 150 one other time last month and that was due to them airing a movie for most of primetime.

slik 09-03-2019 07:29 PM

It was more than double what usually airs....

#1-norm-fan 09-03-2019 08:10 PM

Yeah, considering the time slot and the lack of promotion and importance , 390,000 seems like a pretty good sign.

rez 09-03-2019 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slik (Post 5281565)
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chris Jericho Has Championship Belt Stolen Or Lost<a href="https://t.co/6Pjhftur1G">https://t.co/6Pjhftur1G</a></p>&mdash; Sean Ross Sapp Of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanRossSapp/status/1168987830858764291?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Is Longhorn really the classiest steak house Tallahassee has to offer? :shifty:

slik 09-03-2019 09:38 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hey <a href="https://twitter.com/IAmJericho?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IAmJericho</a>, heard some Judas stole your championship belt. We've got plenty of cardboard... want a new one? <a href="https://t.co/V5ErXedVjI">https://t.co/V5ErXedVjI</a></p>&mdash; Arby's (@Arbys) <a href="https://twitter.com/Arbys/status/1169007783674617860?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hey <a href="https://twitter.com/Arbys?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@arbys</a>, Im all good. Save the cardboard to make your sandwiches... <a href="https://t.co/kOD58VnaFC">https://t.co/kOD58VnaFC</a></p>&mdash; Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) <a href="https://twitter.com/IAmJericho/status/1169045516480589824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

slik 09-03-2019 09:39 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We take the safety of our guests' property seriously and are doing everything we can to help the local authorities in their efforts. That said, <a href="https://twitter.com/IAmJericho?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IAmJericho</a> is a champion with or without his belt.</p>&mdash; LongHorn Steakhouse (@LongHornSteaks) <a href="https://twitter.com/LongHornSteaks/status/1169006931874406403?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

slik 09-03-2019 09:40 PM

They are totally going to turn this real life thing into a story, making lemonade outta lemons



<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREAKING NEWS! <a href="https://twitter.com/AEWrestling?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AEWrestling</a> Champion has Title Belt stolen in grand heist.... <a href="https://t.co/k6K4qxSnt9">pic.twitter.com/k6K4qxSnt9</a></p>&mdash; Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) <a href="https://twitter.com/IAmJericho/status/1169052081451413504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Simple Fan 09-03-2019 09:43 PM

Bounty for the Belt will be a future AEW PPV.

slik 09-03-2019 09:57 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This tweet will probably result in some kind of sponsorship that will result in me getting put in an Outback Blooming Onion deathmatch....</p>&mdash; Bad Boy Joey Janela (@JANELABABY) <a href="https://twitter.com/JANELABABY/status/1169039347112431617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Emperor Smeat 09-03-2019 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slik (Post 5281670)
They are totally going to turn this real life thing into a story, making lemonade outta lemons



<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREAKING NEWS! <a href="https://twitter.com/AEWrestling?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AEWrestling</a> Champion has Title Belt stolen in grand heist.... <a href="https://t.co/k6K4qxSnt9">pic.twitter.com/k6K4qxSnt9</a></p>&mdash; Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) <a href="https://twitter.com/IAmJericho/status/1169052081451413504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Jericho launching a worldwide investigation and only wanting the best detectives on the case sounds like a great business opportunity for TPWW's SlikJaw Investigations.

slik 09-03-2019 10:46 PM

We are on the case!

Simple Fan 09-03-2019 11:06 PM

Would be the perfect time to transition the Librarians into detective gimmicks.

Tom Guycott 09-04-2019 01:10 AM

I can save you all time and energy. It was Rikishi. He did it... for The Rock.

slik 09-04-2019 10:47 AM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Update: Tallahassee Police Department finds <a href="https://twitter.com/IAmJericho?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IAmJericho</a>'s stolen championship belt ... <a href="https://t.co/2R0GCkrEiu">pic.twitter.com/2R0GCkrEiu</a></p>&mdash; Jeffrey Burlew (@JeffBurlew) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffBurlew/status/1169249331821654016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

xrodmuc316 09-04-2019 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slik (Post 5281794)
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Update: Tallahassee Police Department finds <a href="https://twitter.com/IAmJericho?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IAmJericho</a>'s stolen championship belt ... <a href="https://t.co/2R0GCkrEiu">pic.twitter.com/2R0GCkrEiu</a></p>&mdash; Jeffrey Burlew (@JeffBurlew) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffBurlew/status/1169249331821654016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

That's a pretty disappointing finish. Thief should have hid the belt in a cave somewhere lol.

Frank Drebin 09-04-2019 11:34 AM

Rowan stole the belt.

Frank Drebin 09-04-2019 11:35 AM

Another example of SlikJaw Investigations doing all the leg work and the local cops taking all the credit.

Triple A 09-04-2019 12:36 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Case of the Missing <a href="https://twitter.com/IAmJericho?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IAmJericho</a> Championship Belt takes another turn. The Tallahassee Police Department announces on Facebook it found the belt but hastily deletes the post. <a href="https://twitter.com/TallyPD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TallyPD</a> now says it can't confirm the belt was found and calls the case &quot;open and active&quot; ...</p>&mdash; Jeffrey Burlew (@JeffBurlew) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffBurlew/status/1169253454457577474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Triple A 09-04-2019 12:37 PM

Cops prob "found" a replica belt or something from someone trolling

Triple A 09-04-2019 01:31 PM

I guess it was found... kinda feel like the person running AEW's Twitter account is kinda "dumb" though (lots of typos and stuff in previous posts) so hopefully they are not just basing this on the deleted Facebook post

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Case solved .. thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/TallyPD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TallyPD</a> <a href="https://t.co/DOGLBNwxea">pic.twitter.com/DOGLBNwxea</a></p>&mdash; All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) <a href="https://twitter.com/AEWrestling/status/1169259151618453504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

xrodmuc316 09-04-2019 02:50 PM

Pretty sure it was Drake Maverick, now he can finally bone his wife ��

Triple A 09-04-2019 02:51 PM

lol now AEW deleted their post... person who runs the social media account def is a moron

Droford 09-04-2019 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emperor Smeat (Post 5281474)
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I’m seeing lots of complaints concerning Jericho being “too old” to be AEW World Champ.<br><br>Well, I’ve got a fact for you. Jericho is the youngest AEW World Champ in company history.</p>&mdash; Wrestle Features (@WrestleFeatures) <a href="https://twitter.com/WrestleFeatures/status/1168206515917996032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He's out there losing things while eating dinner.

Evil Vito 09-04-2019 04:12 PM

Omega/Moxley rescheduled for Full Gear in November

Mr. Nerfect 09-04-2019 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slik (Post 5281587)
It was more than double what usually airs....

Do you have a source for this? Ratings information is hard to find. I think the source I used was comparing it to what is usually in that space. The Weather Channel had about 900k. :lol:

Emperor Smeat 09-04-2019 06:45 PM

Think slik means in regards to TNT which is true at least going back the last two months on Showbuzz.

During that time frame, they only charted 2 other times in the Top 150 and the cutoff for some weeks went as low as 100k. In regards to new or live stuff, last thing that tracked from TNT was a soccer match that did around 168k but that aired at 8PM.

In terms of 10PM comparisons, Showbuzz stated AEW's special was in the average for viewers and demo numbers.

slik 09-04-2019 07:38 PM

Why would anyone think a last-minute special of rehashed footage, with very little promo, doing almost 400k viewers on a Friday night at 10pm would be a bad thing?

I don't get that, at all.

Curtis 09-04-2019 08:33 PM

Who moved these? Now it looks like I spammed this thread instead of making fun of the other two threads

Curtis 09-04-2019 08:34 PM

I guess I gotta delete my posts then

Curtis 09-04-2019 08:44 PM

I spent a bunch of time coming up with these and some one just buries/deletes them in this thread to make me look bad. Fuck this, coming back to post here was a mistake. I can't escape bullying even when im posting on a freaking wrestling board from like 2001.


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