WWE/NXT/AEW/NJPW Thread

[MattyFos.]

The more the merrier. I'm glad WWE decided to move NXT. Better for all involved. Also glad AEW and WWE were both cool with Jericho appearing on the Non-WWE Network WWE Network. I don't want these companies fueding like it's 1998. I want them in a healthy competition.

 

[Kbiz]

Nice little preview for tomorrow's Dynamite. AEW just gets it from a content perspective. Nothing fancy about these promos, in fact you could argue they're just your old school "I am better than you" types but when you have an engaged roster coupled with a talented post-production team, it really accentuates the storytelling. A simple concept executed with sophistication.

 

[Kbiz]

I enjoyed PromoMania I last night. Blood and Guts leaning old WCW War-games (must submit or quit) has me excited for next week.

Dax Harwood doesn't get enough recognition for his mic skills IMO. Maybe I am just an FTR mark but they just drip attitude era and I love it.

 

[Kbiz]

Anyone getting Double Or Nothing this weekend? I am feeling a bit burned out on wrestling lately but have a feeling now that full crowds are back, I'll be excited again.

I am looking forward to the Stadium Stampede match because I thought the last one was excellent. Also excited to see that they've let Miro run rampant finally.

 

[JDailey23]

WWE's Jimmy Uso Arrested For DUI Again, Cops Say Wrestler Blew A .205

WWE star Jimmy Uso has been arrested for DUI again ... after cops say he was driving in Florida with a BAC of .205, TMZ Sports has learned.

www.tmz.com

Hope he can get some help, this isn’t his first time.

 

[Kbiz]

So this happened last night...

 

[Derek]

So this happened last night...

Really bizarre that they referred to him as Tommy End on the broadcast, but also acknowledged that he is Malakai Black

 

[Kbiz]

Really bizarre that they referred to him as Tommy End on the broadcast, but also acknowledged that he is Malakai Black

It sounds like they are doing an alter-ego angle, at least that is what I took from Tommy's IG vignette he released. He had mentioned he had prepared a ton of creative for WWE's dark father concept so I have feeling this is a way to save some of the work he put into it.

There is absolutely no reason he can't be AEW's "dark mysterious" cliche character for awhile as long as they don't go full-fiend on it but considering wrestlers have a lot more control over their creative in AEW, not too worried.

Also Andrade had his debut match last night as well. If anyone gave up on the pandemic era wrestling - I can't blame you - but AEW basically is running mini PPVs all month since they're back on the road and likely will start to build new title feuds so best time to get back into it.

 

[MattyFos.]

It sounds like they are doing an alter-ego angle, at least that is what I took from Tommy's IG vignette he released. He had mentioned he had prepared a ton of creative for WWE's dark father concept so I have feeling this is a way to save some of the work he put into it.

There is absolutely no reason he can't be AEW's "dark mysterious" cliche character for awhile as long as they don't go full-fiend on it but considering wrestlers have a lot more control over their creative in AEW, not too worried.

Also Andrade had his debut match last night as well. If anyone gave up on the pandemic era wrestling - I can't blame you - but AEW basically is running mini PPVs all month since they're back on the road and likely will start to build new title feuds so best time to get back into it.

I liked the pandemic era. Gave the wrestlers more freedom, more cinematic stuff

 

[MattyFos.]

WWE's Jimmy Uso Arrested For DUI Again, Cops Say Wrestler Blew A .205

WWE star Jimmy Uso has been arrested for DUI again ... after cops say he was driving in Florida with a BAC of .205, TMZ Sports has learned.

www.tmz.com

Hope he can get some help, this isn’t his first time.

Shame he's related to Roman and The Rock or he'd have been fired by now. Other wrestlers aren't given that long of a leash

 

[DJTJ]

Shame he's related to Roman and The Rock or he'd have been fired by now. Other wrestlers aren't given that long of a leash

Its embarrassing. Dude needs rehab.

 

[MattyFos.]

Its embarrassing. Dude needs rehab.

I know the wwe has programs for addicts that they put Neidhart and Scott Hall into. Idk if they've tried with him

 

[JDailey23]

I know the wwe has programs for addicts that they put Neidhart and Scott Hall into. Idk if they've tried with him

He has.

 

[JMcCurry08]

If anyone wanted a Brock Lesnar update, he was actually in Creston, Ohio recently filming with the Bearded Butchers

 

[JDailey23]

If anyone wanted a Brock Lesnar update, he was actually in Creston, Ohio recently filming with the Bearded Butchers

Brock is awesome. Hope he comes back to some form of “fighting” soon.