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IMO, too many companies structure their business models strictly around making money first, and worrying about the product later, whereas I've always felt that if you put a good product out there, the money will come. I used to be a bit of a fan of TNA/Impact, but as the years have passed, and events took place, my interest has waned significantly. Things that kinda turned me off, one by one: - Dixie Carter having anything to do with TNA - Issues with talent being paid - Inane storylines / poor writing - Vince Russo having anything to do with TNA - The failed purchase (and aftermath) by Billy Corgan - The GFW merger thingamabob whatever... - The end of the six-sided ring - Tessa Blanchard being a long-term champ - Hogan / Bischoff having anything to do with TNA Hard to imagine how they can still turn a profit in the era of WWE/NXT/AEW/ROH pretty much dominating the landscape. Instead of finding a niche (like the six-sided ring, which many wrestlers didn't like, from what I understand), they're trying to be like everyone else. Without names and/or money, it's an uphill battle... look at ECW... though there were other issues at work there... And as far as the Tessa as champ thing, yeah she's a talented performer and her title win got some mainstream attention, but her reign should've been a short one. In a straight shoot, most of the guys in the locker room would eat her up in the ring... and when you lose the suspension of disbelief, you pretty much lose me. There's definitely talent there, but given the choices available (including New Japan, who I think has the best talent and booking), Impact is pretty far down my list right now, choice-wise. IMO, If Impact Wrestling was a car, it would be a Ford Pinto. |
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I go to the show and see the matches live.
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Chris Jerico was cohosting the second half of "Joe Bob's Last Drive-In Show" on Shudder last week. (Season 2, episode 1)
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Anyone else enjoying Jericho's match commentary in AEW? It's one of the main reasons I tune in now.
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Big Bexy is pregnant and Asuka is the champion. The Raw Women's title was in the briefcase.
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Yeah that felt like a genuine moment between Asuka and Becky no doubt. Asuka is now a MITB Winner, Survivor Series Survivor, Raw, SD, and NXT Women's Champion. Becky telling Asuka to go be a Warrior as I go be a Mother hit the heart strings.
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No Y2J on commentary leads to lowest AEW rating ever. And they're gonna do a fucking PPV and charge fuck knows what ludicrous price.
I prefer the two man booth. Skiavony with a comedy heel wrestler is great. They got plenty to choose from. Excalibur can be a bit much at times and I don't care for him that much. JR is just there, isn't the same as he once was and the nostalgia is worn out. Tony clearly struggles as the third wheel, especially on camera, and it's easy to pick up on. |
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Doing it for "fun" aka utter boredom, main card only cos buy in smy in.
Penelope Ford vs. Kris Statlander Dustin Rhodes vs. Shawn Spears Dustin is in his he's lost it stage. MJF vs. Jungle Boy AEW Women's World Championship Nyla Rose (c) vs. Hikaru Shida Casino Ladder Match Darby Allin vs. Colt Cabana vs. Orange Cassidy vs. Joey Janela vs. Scorpio Sky vs. Kip Sabian vs. Frankie Kazarian vs. Luchasaurus vs. TBD Darby is the only stand out for me. Is TBD PAC or Nakazawa? I doubt it's someone new but who knows. AEW TNT Championship Cody vs. Lance Archer Cody likes to bury himself. AEW World Championship Jon Moxley (c) vs. Brodie Lee Stadium Stampede Matt Hardy and The Elite vs. The Inner Circle |
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Brian Cage got rocket strapped. I feel like AEW are starting to get a bit WWE-esque in terms of who they're pushing as of late and some of the booking.
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