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Post by Swarm on Jan 31, 2022 12:27:37 GMT -5
Figured we could have open discussion threads during Dynamite, RAW and Smackdown. This gives friends a chance to hang out and chat If you’re watching live and want to discuss the shows.
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Post by Swarm on Feb 10, 2022 20:17:01 GMT -5
So, Dynamite drew a great number last night (1.1 million). RAW averages 1.6 a week. I know there was a lot of hype, but that's still a great number.
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Post by Matt on Feb 10, 2022 20:52:40 GMT -5
I can't discuss, as i've only watched 10 minutes ever of AEW (when Punk debuted.)
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Post by Swarm on Feb 11, 2022 9:54:53 GMT -5
I’m a wrestling fan first, so it wrestling is on TV, I’m at least switching back and forth between it and whatever else I’m watching, if I’m watching.
RAW and Dynamite both struggle to keep my attention. Most nights I start to watch, run into something that doesn’t keep my interest and I flip away, forget and tune back in to see the ending. Sometimes I forget about them all together. At least w AEW they put their main events on first/early. Not that that’s a good thing necessarily, but it’s allowed me to catch those matches.
RAW usually has a boring opening talking segment, pointless women’s matches every other match and some pointless rematch of some kind for the main event. Nothing worth sitting through.
RAW should be getting 2.2 million a week like SD. But they insist on pushing wrestlers the majority of fans just aren’t into. Some of the stuff they put on a TV screen is embarrassing. I wouldn’t be caught dead watching some of it.
I can sit through most of NXT and Smackdown. NXT is like FTR. Just packed with new faces. I really enjoy the roster, I just hate the crowd/venue. It’s not as bad as it used to be but it’s just way too small.
My biggest problem w AEW is that being AEW fan is exhausting. You have to be angry about WWE the way Punk and most everyone there is angry about WWE. It’s just not an enjoyable show if you like WWE even a little. It’s snotty and pretentious if enjoy WWE. Which I do. All the silly jabs at WWE from wrestlers nobody would ever know if not for WWE is old, bored and tired. I’m not going to watch AEW because RAW sucks. I’ll watch AEW if AEW is good.
Beyond all the WWE stuff, you have to be online and plugged into the IWC constantly. You have to know who guys like Danhsusen are and why it’s a big deal he’s in AEW now. I’m lost on both. I can’t keep up with their roster either. It’s like UFC but wrestling. I don’t know who a lot of these people are or why I should be cheering them to win.
And are there any heels in AEW? Everybody gets cheered. Nobody draws heat. MJF is one of the most popular wrestlers in AEW.
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Post by Dustin on Feb 11, 2022 9:59:12 GMT -5
I have a hard time watching most wrestling these days... I typically only read results. I'll tune in if something seems interesting. I did tune in and enjoyed seeing Keith Lee back in action, though I thought the match was awful. I enjoyed the tag match, but the kickoutfest has truly killed a major aspect of the sport and show for me. I'm bored with Punk, but I NEVER considered him "the best in the world." The main event was good. Lance Archer is absolutly amazing!
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Post by Swarm on Feb 11, 2022 10:03:30 GMT -5
I have a hard time watching most wrestling these days... I typically only read results. I'll tune in if something seems interesting. I did tune in and enjoyed seeing Keith Lee back in action, though I thought the match was awful. I enjoyed the tag match, but the kickoutfest has truly killed a major aspect of the sport and show for me. I'm bored with Punk, but I NEVER considered him "the best in the world." The main event was good. Lance Archer is absolutly amazing! I’m w you on both. I was under the impression Keith Lee suffered heart problems in WWE? Maybe that was not accurate. But he looks heavier than ever. I don’t think (or care) a “big man who can move” is an impressive gimmick in 2022. He’s no Bam Bam or Vader. Even Otis is more impressive physically. Punk - I called that on the O board. Big buzz that was going to die off fast. He’s just happy to be there. Bryan is the real deal there. He’s still got passion, he still trains. He looks dangerous. Punk is none of those things.
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Post by Swarm on Feb 11, 2022 10:13:13 GMT -5
I’m a big Jay White fan though. Sounds like I’m really piling on AEW there but that was a big W for them. I was even texting w Todd and Jim earlier that day hoping it was him. Hope they run Page vs White soon.
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Post by Justin Case on Feb 11, 2022 17:57:10 GMT -5
So I made it over! LoL
So I read a lot of dirt sheets, watch the HOF with Booker T & Brad Gilmore. Gilmore hates how Kahn does the booking, like he misses opportunities to hook the viewers long term. ie: booking main event matches to start the show, etc. AEW could book matches to set matches up for the next few shows right up to their big event! They don't do that. Three big matches on one card! That's Gilmore's complaint. I get where he's coming from, but for me and love seeing that Main Event Hangman Page v Danielson early. I feel like they're not wasting my time. Strike while the iron is hot! That's how pro wrestling makes their big money. I think it's smart money.
I get drained watching WWE, they drag it out, it's exhausting and not fun! Which is a drag! I love a lot of the talent, and used to be excited and happy for an up & comer getting a shot at the big time. Now I cringe when I hear someone going there! It's like boarding a plane when you get premonitions that it might crash! 😖
I think AEW is winning the ratings because they're smart mark money, giving the fans what they think they want. Fans cheer because of that, not if a wrestler is heel or baby-face. I agree about that snobby, snotty attitude towards WWE, which is sad. I think Kahn is getting a big head, drinking his own Kool-aid. Looks childish & insecure!
Love Jay White appearance, hope he sticks around! He's also been on Impact too.
Killer Kross heading to MLW for SuperFight! Wonder how long he'll be there?
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Post by Swarm on Feb 20, 2022 15:53:21 GMT -5
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Post by Justin Case on Feb 20, 2022 20:09:50 GMT -5
I've heard this on Facebook too. Dude just got there!?! LoL
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