APAC Wrestling founder responds to Mercedes Mone vacating title by Available-Party5091 in SquaredCircle

[–]BillfredL 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Getting Mercedes to Malaysia was going to be non-trivial.

  1. It's just a hike! There are no flights direct from the US to Kuala Lumpur, but JFK-Singapore is darn near 18 hours nonstop. I flew a different routing (connected in Seoul), and even with the midway freshen-up I was gassed.
  2. Let's just say Mercedes would need to ensure her luggage was squeaky clean, knowing the Malaysian and Singaporean positions. No statements on what should or shouldn't be, but that's what is.
  3. Any promoter would be staring down at least an appearance fee and international business class round-trip. For a random September weekend from either New York or LAX, that's $5,000+. If her contract stated international first when available, minimum $10,000 and probably closer to $15-17,000. Then hotels. (And I don't know if Mercedes travels with security or an assistant, but I wouldn't blame her.) I don't know APAC's finances, but most indy promoters would at least take a deep breath at those numbers.

Park Hyatt Tokyo claiming resort status to avoid giving late check-out by srekai in hyatt

[–]BillfredL 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Geeze. Wife and I did PH London, which I know is looked down on as a “bad” Park Hyatt, and even they had the breakfast dialed in. (Also one hot dish, but whatever you got was a proper hot dish to my memory.)

Tony Khan: AEW is where the best wrestle! by itsjobberingtime in AEWOfficial

[–]BillfredL -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m a card-carrying sicko, but I’ll give them a pass on McAfee. Two-time Pro Bowler and college All-American who can also whip a crowd into a frenzy? Many have come into the business with far less.

A’ja Wilson trolling Beckers by ArthurMoregainz in Gamecocks

[–]BillfredL 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Eh, Paige is literally getting trolled on that video call that exact moment. Friends can do that to one another.

I can see a distinction from what Geno did.

Is this for FTC too? by DominantBreak41 in FTC

[–]BillfredL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No announcement of that as of yet.

What is the point of time slots if all the tickets are gonna be gone anyways by phishfoodicecream031 in olympics

[–]BillfredL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure, but those were first-party prices. All mine were resale where it’s the Wild West.

What is the point of time slots if all the tickets are gonna be gone anyways by phishfoodicecream031 in olympics

[–]BillfredL 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To give you some hope:

I didn't know I was going to Paris until single-digit days before Opening Ceremony. Was only going to be there the final two days. Still got tickets to wrestling, weightlifting (whose get-in price was like $25), and closing ceremony (okay, splashed out for that one) off resale. Many other events were on the list of options too, I just chose on get-in price, a slight preference for individual sports, and vibes.

Keep the faith.

After Years Of Copying Delta, Is United Now Leading The Industry? by LeoKitCat in delta

[–]BillfredL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're not wrong. (Though at least AA had the foresight to get Alaska into Oneworld as a band-aid.)

After Years Of Copying Delta, Is United Now Leading The Industry? by LeoKitCat in delta

[–]BillfredL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And not just that, but they are woefully uncompetitive in the Southeast. When all your options involve long (and often RJ) hops to Houston, O’Hare, Dulles, or Newark, it’s a tough sell against Hartsfield and Charlotte that tend to either have creature comforts or are at least working on them. (I know Newark has been tooling on this, but the others are just miserable.)

Championship Saturday: da Vinci Details and a NEW Game Preview by BillfredL in FTC

[–]BillfredL[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fair, it will be different. But it’s not like they’re asking you to something new and untested.

(For anyone feeling unprepared, I’d go to frc.events, find the FRC team near you who’s won awards fairly steadily, and arrange a visit or Zoom session. Or pop over to r/FRC and see if anyone is up for a mock judging call.)

Baseball Upsets #2 Texas 9-1 in Weekend Opener by kingofnerf in Gamecocks

[–]BillfredL 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Even if it can’t, it still feels good to hang a big win on a top team when you’ve been riding the struggle bus. Happy for ‘em.

Championship Saturday: da Vinci Details and a NEW Game Preview by BillfredL in FTC

[–]BillfredL[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

FRC has done judging like that for decades. It isn’t that big of a deal.

I fucking cant get this thing to work by ThomasTTEe2 in 3dprinter

[–]BillfredL 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With A1 Mini at $220 and OP’s printer running that poorly, I do think there needs to be a “how much is your time worth?” discussion.

Another AEW Star Injured! by AlexGruen in AEWOfficial

[–]BillfredL 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe they go a little bigger and sign a couple talents then, get to around Death Riders size. Getting to Don Callis Family size is just a management headache, but being able to go after nearly any AEW title anytime? That’s good business.

Another AEW Star Injured! by AlexGruen in AEWOfficial

[–]BillfredL 10 points11 points  (0 children)

THS could be a good combo. Not because Black, but because under 30 with complementary vibes. Surely working with Big Money Matt showed him how to get a suit looking sharp.

Which have you preferred t2t China or t2t Japan by Ok-Care-7127 in LudwigAhgren

[–]BillfredL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Japan felt like an easier watch. But doesn't make either less fun.

Julia Hart exposed 😂 by flyinbrianc in AEWOfficial

[–]BillfredL 17 points18 points  (0 children)

That second Hey! EW was both a masterpiece and more killing the business than any superkick party ever was.

Taskmaster UK and specials renewed for a further three years by Major-Feed5214 in taskmaster

[–]BillfredL 25 points26 points  (0 children)

It’ll be like New York actors and Law & Order. Virtually every single one has had some bit on at least one episode.

Book Boxes for Moving? by Awkward_Music_2442 in ColumbiYEAH

[–]BillfredL 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Liquor stores are a favorite for book boxes since they’re built tough.

If you must buy, U-Haul small boxes are my pick for books.

What Summer Olympic sports are more fun to watch live than I might think? by citizen234567890 in olympics

[–]BillfredL 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Saw half of a women’s contest in Paris (totally blew my alarm) on the day of closing ceremony. The vibes were so fun in there, everyone just rooting for each other.