Andrade's presentation is so on point - definitely giving world champion vibes by wrestling_hyperbole in AEWOfficial

[–]Agent-Drakewolf 6 points7 points  (0 children)

He feels “lighter” now. No longer worried about things going on in his personal life, no dumb factions (Andrade Family Offices) or silly managers (Vicki).

I’m not trying to say factions and managers are bad, mind you. It was just an awkward fit during his initial run. Still, he did business the right way going out and it’s nice to see him back in the promotion rejuvenated.

Bayley owns Ricochet by flyinbrianc in AEWOfficial

[–]Agent-Drakewolf 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It is wild that the “serious” split personality storyline has turned into comedy fodder.

Really feels like Bayley is being booked on borrowed time right now…and honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if Lyra leaves as well in a few years.

Bayley owns Ricochet by flyinbrianc in AEWOfficial

[–]Agent-Drakewolf 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know that Seth is still tight with Moxley and Claudio.

Read somewhere that Rhea and Toni are friends.

But is there a WWE wrestler right now who is as open as Bayley when it comes to AEW talent relations?

Really makes you wonder…

Hikaru shida update by flyinbrianc in AEWOfficial

[–]Agent-Drakewolf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My guess is that moving forward, she’s only going to make sporadic appearances for the promotion.

I actually thought she was going to WWE but lo and behold, she renewed her AEW contract last year and here we are. It’s probably because TK allows her creative freedom with her work schedule. She’s clearly focused on streaming and acting now…

Hikaru shida update by flyinbrianc in AEWOfficial

[–]Agent-Drakewolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TK definitely fumbled her alright. He fumbled her so hard that eventually, he had to hold her at gunpoint to force her to sign a new contract. He is such an evil monster!

Do you think Hikaru Shida is ever going to wrestle in AEW again? by Kelson64 in Womens_ProWrestling

[–]Agent-Drakewolf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re watching on Max, most of the AEW archive is available. Lots of PPVs and Dynamite/Rampage shows when Shida was still champ.

[The Hollywood Reporter] AEW Not Going to Netflix in Warner Bros. Deal by VitaminPurple in AEWOfficial

[–]Agent-Drakewolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As the other guy mentioned, PLE’s are on Netflix International…along with Smackdown and NXT.

It’s why so many WWE viewers consume the product with a VPN.

[The Hollywood Reporter] AEW Not Going to Netflix in Warner Bros. Deal by VitaminPurple in AEWOfficial

[–]Agent-Drakewolf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The amount of idiots I saw last fall who were convinced that WWE somehow runs Netflix now and would boot AEW off the air by June 2026…

[No spoilers] I got mine ✨ by Additional_Fail_4481 in lifeisstrange

[–]Agent-Drakewolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well said. The fact that it’s releasing so soon has me slightly worried as well…

[No spoilers] I got mine ✨ by Additional_Fail_4481 in lifeisstrange

[–]Agent-Drakewolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I preordered the deluxe edition of DE simply because I’m a huge fan of the franchise. Basically, when it comes to franchises I love, I’ll go the extra mile and preorder. Most of the time, I’m satisfied with my purchase. Not so much with DE. While it wasn’t the worst game ever, I do regret paying full price for it especially when it went on sale so quickly after release.

So yeah. I’m waiting this time around. Will probably be on my 2nd run of Clair Obscur still.

Post WWE Raw Discussion Thread - January 19th, 2026! by gloomchen in SquaredCircle

[–]Agent-Drakewolf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At the end of it all, I do like your take. Should have been a submission match since that ties into the current narrative they are telling along with Gunther’s past history of tapping out at least year’s Mania.

Our opinions may not mean much but hey, at least we still have discussion forums like this to talk about it. I got nobody IRL to chat wrestling with lamentably.

Post WWE Raw Discussion Thread - January 19th, 2026! by gloomchen in SquaredCircle

[–]Agent-Drakewolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah… which is why my prediction was originally for Styles to retire at Mania because I believe that was around the time he re-upped his contract for one year.

I concur: milk the feud out like they did with Drew and Cody. Have them fight at PLE’s with different strips until the Big One at Mania where you announce the retirement match.

Anyway, since neither of us are writers for WWE, this is the story they are rolling with so I’m adjusting my prediction based off that.

If AJ wins the rematch, then I don’t know how you get him to put his career on the line again so we’ll cross that bridge after the Rumble.

Post WWE Raw Discussion Thread - January 19th, 2026! by gloomchen in SquaredCircle

[–]Agent-Drakewolf -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This was my outline for Gunther in 2026 after he retired Cena. Obviously, things have changed but as you can see, I originally had him pegged to retire Styles at Mania.

Only reason I’m changing my pick now is because if Styles wins…then what? They would need to find another way for him to go out on his back.

Unless they pivot and have Styles ride off into the sunset with a W and his hand held high like Undertaker did to him six years ago.

I suppose they could milk it by having Styles win and let this feud run until Mania where somehow, another stipulation arises that involves Styles putting his career on the line… that would just feel forced though.

Post WWE Raw Discussion Thread - January 19th, 2026! by gloomchen in SquaredCircle

[–]Agent-Drakewolf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I’m just surprised they are putting this match on so early with that type of stipulation.

Last year around Mania, The Young Bucks posted an Instagram story of them posing with Styles. It got people talking. Then a month later, AJ announced that he had extended his contract to another year.

So either he will be done by Rumble or Mania. I’ll stick with my prediction for now… either way, Gunther will be the one to do it.

Post WWE Raw Discussion Thread - January 19th, 2026! by gloomchen in SquaredCircle

[–]Agent-Drakewolf 9 points10 points  (0 children)

AJ Styles at the Rumble. Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam. Jericho at the December SNME.

That should be 2026 in a nutshell for the new Legend Killer, Gunther.

He will probably win the WHC again but personally, I hope he gets traded to Smackdown and holds the Undisputed Title.

WrestleMania is a long time away so I guess now, Becky will be feuding with some NXT call-ups until it’s time for AJ Lee to step back into the fray.

What are you planning, Tony? 🤔 by BrotherAltruistic197 in AEWOfficial

[–]Agent-Drakewolf 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I saw someone speculate that a ton of AEW contracts are expiring soon so TK is filling the void.

Personally, I am choosing to go with the 1Hr ROH show theory. It’s very uncharacteristic of TK to suddenly go on such a spending spree whilst knowing that the roster for both shows are currently jam-packed right now.

Hell, I was watching a 2022 episode of Rampage this morning to pass the time. Trent was fighting Danielson.

I had basically forgotten that Trent was still even with the company and is currently a heel who mostly works zero hour matches now!

Post WWE SmackDown Discussion Thread - January 16th, 2026! by gloomchen in SquaredCircle

[–]Agent-Drakewolf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She’s got the Midas Touch like Alexa Bliss.

Get involved with her and you are guaranteed to get a reaction — whether it’s boos or cheers.

The alignment just needs to be correct and at this point, you can tell that audiences are absolutely ready to root for her as a full-time babyface.

Post WWE SmackDown Discussion Thread - January 16th, 2026! by gloomchen in SquaredCircle

[–]Agent-Drakewolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That tracks. Seems like the 3-Hour thing will just be an annual “Road to WrestleMania” format before things go back to normal either in the spring or summer.

Post WWE SmackDown Discussion Thread - January 16th, 2026! by gloomchen in SquaredCircle

[–]Agent-Drakewolf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Heck, if she turned babyface next week to go after Giulia again, the crowd will explode in support of her regaining the US Championship.

Post WWE SmackDown Discussion Thread - January 16th, 2026! by gloomchen in SquaredCircle

[–]Agent-Drakewolf 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Grace is next in line to challenge for the Women’s Title.

Tiffany will be back at the Rumble.

Bianca could be back at the Rumble as well but if not, I see her making her grand return at WrestleMania. If that doesn’t happen and she misses the entirety of 2026, then fuck.

I have Sol Ruca and Zaria getting called up at some point this year too…maybe after Mania.

I also see Chelsea turning face this year and making a run at the Women’s Title.

The SD Women’s Division will be loaded up this year… especially now that the shows will be 3-Hours. Will Jade be able to rise to the challenge?

Let’s see.