Another option: Austin Aries who manages to find yet another bridge to eventually burn

Nothing about that seems unrealistic, but I’m personally pretty “done” with Aries. I’ve enjoyed his work in the past, but it’s never evolved enough to supplant his known bitterness.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It's worth noting there was apparently more stuff said in that Maglio podcast than just &quot;AEW is buying time on Turner&quot;, including a bit of equivocation: <a href="https://t.co/tZS2JfQjLP">pic.twitter.com/tZS2JfQjLP</a></p>&mdash; Trevor Dame (@TrevorDame) <a href="https://twitter.com/TrevorDame/status/1119049405959589888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2019</a></blockquote>
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since goldust is in the new vid I guess he is aew now

Well, in defense of them smacking it down, if the time buy thing is not true, it's not true. If Maglio wants to come out and say he was merely speculating, cool, but if he's saying "Turner wants them to buy time" and that's just not true, then it's not true.

I can understand why AEW would be in denial about the deal being pulled, even if temporarily. They really don't want to appear like they are stumbling, even if negotiations are going to see networks trying to strong-arm a bit.

Personally, I've always felt like the Turner deal was inevitable. It's what Cody was clearly angling for ("Tuesday Night Dynamite?" Come on). It makes sense. They've got the widest entertainment distribution not ESPN (in bed with WWE) and USA Network (in bed with WWE). They've got a history with wrestling and therefore there's like this inherited poise about wrestling being featured on there. I seriously think that "Wrestling on TNT"/"Wresting on TBS" itself carries a nostalgia that is going to ring with people.

I've always thought that WGN America deals would be used to wriggle out CW Network, which would be used to wriggle out the bigger cable companies. Showtime carries panache, but honestly, I just think the Turner deals have more money and a larger potential for other revenue streams in them.

Cody's opponent is Goldust, by the way.

Hey, Dustin's a great worker. He was pretty fantastic the last time we saw him. I can't imagine he's going to stink up the joint with Cody. I can see him busting his ass to make Cody look good, and I'm sure they've wanted to tell a story between themselves for years that "Gold vs. Stardust" didn't let them tap into.

Fantastic video

People worried about 'storytelling' can chill now


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This is looking to be a pretty good card:

* SoCal Uncensored vs. CIMA and his buddies will no doubt be "really fun."

* My expectations for the women's three-way are low, but I'm sure they will bust ass, so maybe it will be a sleeper hit?

* Hangman Page is growing on me and PAC is excellent. This has the potential to be "very good."

* Cody vs. Dustin could actually be a love letter to Dusty Rhodes, and might actually have some blood and/or be surprisingly special.

* The Bucks vs. Luchas Bros should be a spectacle.

* Omega vs. Jericho should be great.

It may not reach "BEST TAKEOVER EVER!!!!" status, but there's no reason this shouldn't be a damn good watch. And I imagine we're not done with everything yet.

Okay, that video was really fucking good.

Lol at them bleeping out "Stardust." It's obviously because of trademark reasons, but it's pretty funny that it's like a dirty word.

Also, Dustin explaining his make-up? Holy shit, meaning in wrestling?

Actually curious to see this. I've got Chris Jericho going to New Japan vibes. Like, he's not going to phone it in. We're going to see DDP Yoga/"I've wanted to tell a story like this for the longest time" Dustin. I hope.

Based on everything I've read soo far, seems to be the case of him mixing speculation with what he heard from sources but had it all taken as facts or out of context by other places. This happens a ton with Meltzer and his radio shows.

411Mania might be the cause for the confusion since they were one of the first sites to run the story and Maglio seems to also work there. Its why he was pissed when Meltzer started to deny stuff he said since Meltzer was mostly responding to 411Mania's report.

Also seems Talking Sheet's Les More is right about this whole mess being just another part of the Meltzer vs. Anti-Meltzer & Anti-AEW feud that's been brewing online ever since the rumors of AEW existing were true.

Fuck me that video was amazing.

I’m stoked for this show.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Goodbye and goodnight. �� <a href="https://t.co/i64Dlk4tcf">pic.twitter.com/i64Dlk4tcf</a></p>&mdash; Arby's (@Arbys) <a href="https://twitter.com/Arbys/status/1108382695812419586?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 20, 2019</a></blockquote>
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I’ve watched it twice. I might even watch it again. Lots of nuances. Some points are repeated, which subtly alludes to this “old rambling man.” Like, not in a bad way, but in an unhinged and dangerous sort of way. A guy with his own stool at the local sort of way.

I hope AEW have found their first sponsor.

Fuck, really psyched for this show. I can’t remember the last time I ordered a PPV.

It makes me smile that Cody and Dustin are gonna get to have a match on PPV that doesn’t end in a fucking roll-up.

I’m predicting that they’re going to go above and beyond. I’m not sure what that means (Blood? Some surprising athleticism from Dustin?), but I think the story they are going to tell is years in the making. Dustin knows how to work.

The more I digest it, the more I am marking out for Dustin in 2019, lol. There’s something “eerie” about that video and the low-key ambition behind “One Last Ride.” If I were a kid, I’d be beating up my brother’s Cody action figure with my Evil Dustin one.

I think Dustin busts out his version of Cody’s moonsault and when Cody gets busted open, instead of showing mercy, Dustin goes for the kill with JR condemning the man to hell.

Watch it end in a roll up

I love the way the video puts over Cody as an amateur, and also kind of reminded me of his Un-Dashing gimmick. It ties so much history together. And the music behind it made me think “Fuck, don’t trust this guy...”

I’m fine it ending in a roll-up if Cody flashes Dustin and then Dustin continues the assault after the match.

Even though Dustin had been speculated as Cody’s opponent because it was known his contract was expiring, his actual expiry date was kept under the radar. Goldust was still listed on the Raw roster the other day.

So that made it a nice surprise.

Someone here called it. I didn’t think it would be a good idea, I think I was wrong.

Nice to see an actual storyline.

Awesome video, an actual storyline. What’s missing in wwe for sure.

Any way to watch this outside of US? I’m in South America..

They are going to make some announcements about that soon. They’ve alluded to it being worldwide.

In other words, actual production.

A double roll up, where both guys have their shoulders on the mat for three. Match gets restarted. Ends with what should be telegraphed: a Dusty finish in favor of Dustin, showing his little brother still has some things to learn if he wants to get over on The Natural.

Unrelated to that: nice to see "Blue Pants" getting some overdue love.

I actually want a Dustin win.

lol if you think Cody loses on his own show. He even got to beat Aldis at all in for the NWA title only to lose it back, but do you think he loses to Dustin with nothing really on the line.

haha

NXT did a show in Philly at a theatre (totally indoor though) 4 years ago with a layout like that. TNA did a show here in delware at the state fair with a layout very similar even further back. Hardly "fresh"

TNA doing a show at a state fair is so irrelevant that it may not have happened. I didn't see that NXT show. Is it on the Network? If not, then so? And "fresh" doesn't mean "never ever been tried before."

Signing Leva Bates and actually giving her a name is a good subtle dig at some of the bullshit in the WWE's portrayal of their women. No, it's not major, and I'm not claiming it is, but good for all involved.

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the show was at tower theatre in philly back in 15, I was there. I actually have an i was there shirt too. Same week ROH/NJPW did war of the worlds at the old ecw theatre. Was at that too, but I digress

Just cause
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