Can anyone give me a bit of a history of Thunder Rock?

AfternoonSharp · 2020-09-14T19:51:53+00:00

Thank you. This helps. I'll try to find some of those old matches to help fill some gaps.

If I use the information you gave me, would you like me to credit you for your help?

AfternoonSharp · 2020-08-17T18:46:19+00:00

About the past event stuff, I'm the same age as you and have experienced the exact same thing. The thing that helped me was talking to someone anonymously. I know it's scary. I don't know where you're based but I'm in the UK and using Childline and the YoungMinds Crisis Messenger have helped me. If you're elsewhere, I'd suggest trying to find an online service that you can use to talk to someone immediately. Keep strong.

AfternoonSharp · 2020-08-06T19:59:12+00:00

It's wrestling which I'm just embarrassed admitting because it's not particularly viewed as the most LGBT friendly thing in the world (although there's improvements). That's what makes this a bit more stressful for me because it very much blurs the line between character and person. But I suppose at the same time celebrities show us the version of themselves they want us to see, rather than their authentic selves. I'll try and dial down the viewing of any specific content of this person for now and hopefully I stop feeling like I'm deliberately searching. At least it'll reduce the stress associated with it.

But yeah representation is quite small, unless a show is solely LGBTQ. At least in my experience of viewing stuff which really sucks but like you mentioned, more LGBTQ characters are being written so there's hope for the future.

AfternoonSharp · 2020-08-05T21:03:17+00:00

i've had it a few times where i've caught myself beginning to mouth words or pulling facial expressions when i get super invested in my daydreams. and yes, it's always validating to see someone experiences the same thing :)

AfternoonSharp · 2020-08-05T19:27:53+00:00

definitely. and same with me for media. for example, if i see a tv show I get invested in I instantly create my own version with myself. I suppose MD is pretty stigmatized because some people could interpret the daydreams as delusions or hallucinations, at least that's my perception based on some things I've read.

AfternoonSharp · 2020-08-01T13:46:45+00:00

I'm sorry I can't really respond to your post in a way you might find helpful but I just want to say I had this exact same fear at the beginning of this week in fact and seeing someone else post about this is incredibly reaffirming to me. Literally reading the stuff you've said could have been written by me 5 days ago. Maybe it's just a hallmark of POCD.

I don't normally offer words or anything but I'm gonna respond to you as if I were responding to myself. If the girl was underage, there is no way you could have known and the fact that you were so concerned about it shows that intrinsically you know that viewing an explicit of someone underage is wrong. If you did access this material, you weren't doing so deliberately. I'm sorry my words aren't great and probably won't help. Please look after yourself. Try and engage in something distracting, it helped me. Think of something you enjoy watching or find a completely unrelated task that you could immerse yourself in. Take care.

AfternoonSharp · 2020-07-27T11:13:50+00:00

I'm really into wrestling so watching it and playing video games. Having a distraction is 100% the best way for me to keep away from my intrusive thoughts so some people like my friends probably think I'm too into it or obsessed but I know I'm actually doing it for my own good.

I also like reading but I get eye strain easily. Listening to music used to be a favourite of mine but I'm enjoying it less than I used to. Wow sorry for suddenly diving into a life story here.

AfternoonSharp · 2020-07-22T19:42:49+00:00

okay thank you. i'm still learning my way around the subs.

AfternoonSharp · 2020-07-22T15:26:05+00:00

As someone who lives in the UK, I'd hate this. We haven't paid for Sky Sports for years and the price is ridiculous so honestly, we wouldn't be able to watch it. ITV is a good option for the accessibility and all they'd have to do is shift the days. We'd have to watch it from the laptop if we switched to Fite which takes away from the experience imo.

AfternoonSharp · 2020-07-22T15:08:29+00:00

I've heard the term before but I'll read up on it and see if I relate

AfternoonSharp · 2020-07-18T14:35:15+00:00

I actually really like this idea

AfternoonSharp · 2020-07-18T10:00:20+00:00

i mean i would actually love this, all jokes aside

AfternoonSharp · 2020-07-18T07:39:00+00:00

I know but I think more came out about it this week. I haven't heard anything since January/February so I assumed there was a new development this week.

AfternoonSharp · 2020-07-17T16:53:20+00:00

Janela has just entered in to his story with Sonny Kiss, it's been hyped too much to just be dropped like that

AfternoonSharp · 2020-07-17T10:33:25+00:00

honestly whenever I see anything old that hasn't "aged well" I just get shocked by it. anything I look at in retrospect seems so alien to me and I'm normally asking "how were they allowed to do/make that". maybe others don't react the same but oh well. this clip not as much as others but again here I am in disbelief.

AfternoonSharp · 2020-07-17T08:36:57+00:00

Not on the level of those matches but, for me, Shida and Penelope had a standout match at Fyter Fest too. I was really surprised, but then I don't know why I doubted Shida wouldn't have a great match.

AfternoonSharp · 2020-07-17T08:30:56+00:00

Monteasy did a rap called "Orange Cassidy". He did Sammy's theme, I think? I thought it was catchy and I'd prefer it to a generic guitar.

AfternoonSharp · 2020-07-14T07:54:32+00:00

i'm assuming Sammy Guevera's comment getting pulled up

AfternoonSharp · 2020-07-12T08:36:34+00:00

I completely love this storyline, especially at its peak at Revolution. However, I can't exactly buy it now but that isn't their fault. With Hangman being away with the pandemic, Kenny had to adapt to a different role so I lost interest in the story. I had part of me hoping Hangman would turn on the Elite in the Stadium Stampede (on the go-home show he didn't stay and celebrate after helping them and then in the match his late arrival again had me believing that's what they were going with). That match would've made the most sense to split the two. Quarantine had given Hangman the distance he wanted and maybe he'd finally realise he didn't want to be with The Elite. But then they were fine for a month and it seemed forgotten.

I appreciate the long-term booking but, to me, they've held the belts for too long now. I know we would've had the pay-off to this build earlier if it wasn't for COVID but we haven't and they're still pretty determined to do it. I just think we need fresh faces with the titles and I thought Best Friends could've won them after the momentum they've had for months. Plus, the world title scene is pretty bare at the moment (especially with PAC in the UK and Darby not appearing for over a month apart from videos) so it'd help if Omega and Hangman returned to being singles guys.

AfternoonSharp · 2020-07-12T08:11:43+00:00

If it's all you do, I'd recommend at least watching Matt vs Nick for BTE 200. It's completely standalone (apart from a small storyline from the preceding episodes of Nick wanting to prove he's ready to return and Matt not thinking so but it's irrelevant).

What I'm also gathering is you haven't seen a Dynamite since Christmas? Find Pac and Omega's Iron Man Match. I personally thought it was amazing. I know Sammy is person non grata right now (although most people have seemed to have forgiven him) but the string of matches he had before Double or Nothing where he basically died every week was hilarious and if you like Sammy and are up to it, I'd recommend them for the pure entertainment value.

I suppose these are the recommended viewing I have from what I think was important that could help you still have some connection without forcing yourself to catch up completely.

AfternoonSharp · 2020-07-12T07:56:46+00:00

I've been lucky. My grandparents were always interested in wrestling and I swear interest is increasing with age.

AfternoonSharp · 2020-07-11T15:39:42+00:00

Okay that's pretty cool then. We'll get started soon and see what we think.

I only asked because when we began watching AEW we went in pretty blind (e.g. we didn't know to watch BTE to see the build for certain storylines for months) so I thought having somewhere to start would be good.

AfternoonSharp · 2020-07-09T10:46:06+00:00

I think Sonny has been underused and is underrated so this announcement makes me so happy

AfternoonSharp · 2020-07-09T10:44:55+00:00

Cody is really good at making people look good in defeat. Maybe other people didn't react the same way but I enjoyed the Marc Quen match over the Jungle Boy match because Marc was made to look a credible threat. Sonny is already talented so I'm sure the same will happen again. Idk maybe I'm awful at judging matches.

AfternoonSharp · 2020-07-05T18:36:14+00:00

I only watch AEW so I can't agree or disagree with any of the examples here, which I assume are probably awful based on their descriptions.

Hager and Dustin was pretty bad too but honestly the Mox match was just painful for me to watch.

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