WWE/NXT/AEW/NJPW Thread

[Derek]

I do have a feeling that Jarrett wins next week for the sole purpose of transitioning it to another face in the near future (Takeshita or Jungle Jack)

 

[pr26]

Can't wait to watch the internet wrasslin community lose their shit when Jeff Jarrett beats OC next week for the INTERNATIONAL Title.

Happy for Hobbs to finally get the gold on him. Not sure I like the look of QT beating up Wardlow though to get it done.

Trios 3 way next week will be a wild one.

I think they are pairing QT with Hobbs to make sure Hobbs gets proper heel heat. I like the pairing as I think QT was underutilized as a mouth piece for the factory…but definitely a left field LOL moment for me.

 

[Derek]

I think they are pairing QT with Hobbs to make sure Hobbs gets proper heel heat. I like the pairing as I think QT was underutilized as a mouth piece for the factory…but definitely a left field LOL moment for me.

Hobbs had a lot of history with QT, and as a big fan of QT, I’m looking forward to seeing him on tv more often.

 

[Kbiz]

I don't mind QT being attached to Hobbs but QT laying Wardlow out with some pretty soft looking chair shots when we've seen Wardlow literally fight 30 people off at once / no sell similar spots just felt a bit strange visually.

 

[Derek]

I don't mind QT being attached to Hobbs but QT laying Wardlow out with some pretty soft looking chair shots when we've seen Wardlow literally fight 30 people off at once / no sell similar spots just felt a bit strange visually.

I don’t agree with this. I thought the chair shots looked vicious, especially the death blow at the end.

 

[pr26]

I don't mind QT being attached to Hobbs but QT laying Wardlow out with some pretty soft looking chair shots when we've seen Wardlow literally fight 30 people off at once / no sell similar spots just felt a bit strange visually.

Yeah felt like it could have been more tbh. I like this better than making it Joe though…loved that feud but it should be over.

I kinda wonder if Wardlow goes after MJF until they start building the next PPV feud for Max.

Don’t think it’s hurts Wardlow much and IMO Hobbs is more ready than Wardlow right now.

 

[Derek]

Another great Dynamite yesterday. Setting up a lot of really awesome stuff as they start they build for DoN.

I’m also considering making the trip up to Toronto for Forbidden Door.

 

[pr26]

Another great Dynamite yesterday. Setting up a lot of really awesome stuff as they start they build for DoN.

I’m also considering making the trip up to Toronto for Forbidden Door.

Really fantastic episode with a great mix of story telling and damn good matches. TK is cooking right now.

 

[CBBI]

I tell you what...

If you had told me even 4-5 years ago that my favorite part of any pro wrestling show in 2023 would be Jeff freaking Jarrett doing his classic Memphis bullshit routine. I'd have thought you were crazy.

He's absolutely fabulous in his role right now and I'm enjoy his whole group's schtick.

 

[ticon12389]

An absolutely nuclear pop when KO reunited with Sami after all this time. If this match doesn’t main event night 1 it’s a big mistake.

 

[Jack Brickman]

An absolutely nuclear pop when KO reunited with Sami after all this time. If this match doesn’t main event night 1 it’s a big mistake.

Really cool to see considering the Takeover where Zayn won the NXT title and Owens murdered him is what got me back into wrestling as an adult. Payoff after nearly a decade.

I think Zayn has officially hit Daniel Bryan YES Movement levels of over.

 

[DirtyDan]

Really cool to see considering the Takeover where Zayn won the NXT title and Owens murdered him is what got me back into wrestling as an adult. Payoff after nearly a decade.

I think Zayn has officially hit Daniel Bryan YES Movement levels of over.

Zayn has to get his moment sometime this year. He's a fantastic storyteller and wrestler. Reigns and Zayn could easily main event WrestleMania next year if they want it to.

They should also give some love to Jey Uso, at least a singles title.

 

[pr26]

Holy shit Omega vs Vikingo was incredible, what a main event. Highly recommend going out of your way to watch it. I had never see a Vikingo match, just some clips of him here and there. Watching him tonight reminded me of the first time I saw Mysterio on Monday Night Nitro. He did probably 6 or 7 things in a 20 minute match that I’ve never seen before. What a way to start a singles run for Omega.

 

[Derek]

Holy shit Omega vs Vikingo was incredible, what a main event. Highly recommend going out of your way to watch it. I had never see a Vikingo match, just some clips of him here and there. Watching him tonight reminded me of the first time I saw Mysterio on Monday Night Nitro. He did probably 6 or 7 things in a 20 minute match that I’ve never seen before. What a way to start a singles run for Omega.

Agreed on all points. That springboard 630 senton through the table, the poisonrana, the dragonrana from the top rope to the outside… the list goes on.

Also, totally called Callis being a snake (not exactly a tough bet). Texted my buddy before the Main Event and said I wasn’t convinced BCC took out the Bucks.

 

[Kbiz]

Holy shit Omega vs Vikingo was incredible, what a main event. Highly recommend going out of your way to watch it. I had never see a Vikingo match, just some clips of him here and there. Watching him tonight reminded me of the first time I saw Mysterio on Monday Night Nitro. He did probably 6 or 7 things in a 20 minute match that I’ve never seen before. What a way to start a singles run for Omega.

Agreed on all points. That springboard 630 senton through the table, the poisonrana, the dragonrana from the top rope to the outside… the list goes on.

Also, totally called Callis being a snake (not exactly a tough bet). Texted my buddy before the Main Event and said I wasn’t convinced BCC took out the Bucks.

Fucking bonkers. I was worried Omega might look a step slower coming back but singles Kenny is back and shredded babay.

I have been critical of AEW as of late but I really feel like they've hit their stride over the last 6 weeks with stories getting time to breathe. We have 3-4 interesting stories that have evolved over the last 3+ weeks. Things just seem a lot less disjointed compared to the weeks leading up to Revolution and they've made subtle but impactful production changes - more packages detailing events from prior weeks / more taped segments to give more visibility to the non-star roster - makes everything more accessible to the viewer.

Good shit.