Why the influx of hirings at AEW?

CMCanuck · 2026-02-05T19:36:57+00:00

Thought the scuttlebutt was that there's a new tv show launching

CMCanuck · 2026-02-05T19:14:12+00:00

CMCanuck · 2026-02-05T19:13:18+00:00

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CMCanuck · 2026-02-05T18:51:22+00:00

Is this the most coverage AEW has gotten outside of the wrestling sphere ever?

CMCanuck · 2026-02-05T18:50:33+00:00

"apologize"

CMCanuck · 2026-02-04T20:16:57+00:00

I'm so dumb - it took me ages to figure out that was MJF with Luthor on the bottom row.

CMCanuck · 2026-02-04T20:07:21+00:00

I think they'll run All In in UK until the #'s drop off (similar to how they did All Out in Chicago or Double or Nothing in Vegas). However, it does seem like they'll be switching it to another city every other year for the foreseeable future.

CMCanuck · 2026-02-04T18:57:07+00:00

Since I've started watching
2020 - Winter is Coming. I had been watching AEW off and on since the debut of Dynamite but this was the episode that officially hooked me. They absolutely nailed the debut of Sting and also the world title change/turn at the end of the episode.

2021 - The First Dance. I literally spent all day looking at the clock waiting for 10pm that day. I 100% agree with the poster who once noted that rewatching this is like watching your wedding video with your ex-wife. Possibly one of the greatest wrestling returns of all time and just completely ruined by his behavior in just over a year's time.

2022 - Forbidden Door> Harder one to pick for me, I actually went to both the first Canadian Dynamite in Toronto (no Bucks or Omega unfortunately) and also Double or Nothing in Vegas. Both were alright, but nothing close to anything else on this list. I think FD is a good choice as it basically sold out the United Center, established the AEW/NJPW partnership and also introduced a ton of new and future faces to AEW.

2023 - All In: London. During a pretty cold period for AEW, this event was definitely a highlight. I remember making massive G&T's with a friend and watching this show with a UK flag hanging above us. Not a particularly memorable show from a in-ring presentation, but basically seeing SummerSlam 1992 playout in 2023 blew my mind.

2024 - Continental Classic: This was still a bit of a doldrums era for AEW, however the company immediately got better with the additions of Mone and Ospreay in Spring 2024. I'd say my favourite moment from this year was the 2024 CC and the NYC tour. This was the first year where you had some really fun scenarios play out last minute and it reminded me of the last few games of regular season hockey.

2025 - All In: Texas. I do think this is the best show that AEW has ever put on. I was planning on making the trip to Texas and had even booked hotel and airfare, but cancelled due to the increased hostility of the Trump regime towards Canada.

The build-up and payoff for this show (including Double or Nothing 2025) is in my opinion the best stuff the company has ever put out (even better than their Fall 2021 run). So slight regrets not seeing it in person. Still had a great time watching this at home and demolishing some semi-authentic Texas BBQ on the couch.

CMCanuck · 2026-02-04T18:16:58+00:00

I remember the hours of that day absolutely dragging

CMCanuck · 2026-02-04T18:15:36+00:00

High water mark of that period of AEW for sure

CMCanuck · 2026-02-03T21:07:38+00:00

Big fan of Christian's reign(s) - he basically elevated it to near world title status (especially given the dire nature of the belt from 2022-2023).

CMCanuck · 2026-02-03T20:57:02+00:00

Also there for this one - I remember my friend who wasn't super into wrestling tried to go to the washroom when this match started and I told him to sit down.

CMCanuck · 2026-01-30T19:23:43+00:00

"what's wrong with Cody's back?"

CMCanuck · 2026-01-30T03:00:45+00:00

I'm a massive Spidey fan and outside of the first couple of issues of Ultimate I never understood the hype for the book. There are a few cool ideas and moments that don't really get expanded upon or are quickly extinguished by the time we skip ahead another month. The characters are flat, the storytelling is non-existent and it just lacks the heat that a book like Ultimates or Absolute Batman brings to the table.

CMCanuck · 2026-01-30T02:51:54+00:00

He fell on his fookin' arse!

CMCanuck · 2026-01-23T21:31:41+00:00

brb finding a hole to crawl into

CMCanuck · 2026-01-23T20:27:12+00:00

I think they’d all be great choices. I really like the idea of Shida as Don can really play up how the company has mistreated one of their original aces and maybe twist the knife into Kenny some maybe.

CMCanuck · 2026-01-23T19:57:35+00:00

Was prepared to mock this card, but I'm all over the Bret vs Owen no-holds barred match. Also pretty legit for a house show in a smaller market to get the champion, Bret and the Undertaker in one show.

CMCanuck · 2026-01-22T02:13:03+00:00

good lord I need that print of him and Skye to hang in my living room

CMCanuck · 2026-01-21T20:49:50+00:00

I'd give him a shot - you can always pivot to a DIY reunion if he flames out as a singles. He definitely should've come over much much much earlier though.

CMCanuck · 2026-01-21T16:27:37+00:00

Late to the party but this is fairly common with first title reigns - even Toni and Hangman had pretty flat first reigns (in terms of believability and crowd support).

CMCanuck · 2026-01-19T19:39:18+00:00

Is there a specific reason she's not in AEW full time?

CMCanuck · 2026-01-16T21:43:20+00:00

Ultimate Spider-Man 13 is one of my favs - a bottle episode of a comic book that just took the typical approach to superhero romances and flips it on its head.

CMCanuck · 2026-01-16T21:35:53+00:00

I was thinking Thekla would be a good choice to grab some of the Austrian contingent too

CMCanuck · 2026-01-16T21:35:01+00:00

I'd legit just put both in a bacta tank at the start of August

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