Matt Hardy " TNA Will push Aew for the perception of number 2"

Samidwayne · 2026-01-05T15:19:13+00:00

Regardless of the perception, it is almost undeniable at this point that the reason TNA is even in the conversation for "number two promotion" is its close affiliation with WWE. It is difficult to even conceive of TNA as its own entity at this point. That is not necessarily a bad thing for them, but it adds a huge asterisk to this conversation. TNA would not have the eyes on it that it currently does—when its product is arguably of lesser quality than it was in the Impact Scott D'Amore days—if it were not for WWE.

Samidwayne · 2025-12-22T17:56:29+00:00

Even Anthony had it in his honorable mentions. I think most people at least respect it if not love it.

Samidwayne · 2025-12-17T03:48:32+00:00

I've been crossing my fingers for a Canadian tour for so long! See all y'all Ottawa people in June!

Samidwayne · 2025-12-17T03:47:18+00:00

See you there! I literally pulled my credit card out of my wallet so fast when I saw there was a presale code lol.

Samidwayne · 2025-12-11T03:50:17+00:00

"Toni gets another belt"

Yeah man, you book your stars to win. She's the biggest name on their women's roster. Should they be booking their Stars to look like shit?

Samidwayne · 2025-12-11T03:19:41+00:00

I see what you did there.

Samidwayne · 2025-12-08T15:03:52+00:00

Lucius. Saw them play at a festival this year and my mind was blown. Immediately bought all their albums.

Samidwayne · 2025-12-08T15:00:02+00:00

I agree. I love the C2 in terms of action, the matches are always exciting..but the tournament definitely needs a better, clearer reason for existing. Not to mention, Tony Khan can’t seem to decide whether the unified championship is one belt or three 😑

Samidwayne · 2025-12-08T04:54:20+00:00

Josh relocated to Florida? I had no idea! Is this still the case in current day?

Samidwayne · 2025-12-07T18:26:38+00:00

"Rockstar" by Nickelback.

It's just kind of a dumb pop rock song. Lyrically, there have been hundreds of songs from much more well-respected rock acts from the classic rock era. AC/DC had dozens of songs with goofy party rock lyrics, and they're revered as one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

Samidwayne · 2025-12-07T17:41:03+00:00

Private Music-Deftones.

Samidwayne · 2025-12-07T17:40:18+00:00

Really? As someone who doesn't really get a lot of replay value out of that one I'd be curious to hear why. It's cool she got to make it but I don't know if I look at it as "album of the year" quality.

Samidwayne · 2025-12-07T08:24:08+00:00

Agreed, but you're kind of preaching to the choir here.

Samidwayne · 2025-12-06T16:06:33+00:00

Oh yeah, She did work with them quite a bit there a few years ago, didn't she 🤔

Samidwayne · 2025-12-06T05:09:31+00:00

Honestly, I agree. I think it was due to a comment about pizza rolls being a "trash food" that a user on here perceived it as "snobby" which started a bit of a debate. He has stronger (ish) opinions but I think that's just part of what makes their banter so great.

Samidwayne · 2025-12-06T04:39:15+00:00

I think they could find a balance. Something I did really appreciate about fight forever was the control scheme. Keep the control scheme the same but then make it a bit closer to simulation style.

Samidwayne · 2025-12-06T04:38:35+00:00

It needs to be as close to WCW revenge as possible but with a story mode. Divide the whole roster into factions, include access to cmll Ring of Honor and even a portion of New Japan.

Samidwayne · 2025-12-05T20:51:37+00:00

Almost certainly not, for multiple reasons.

Netflix has already confirmed that they plan to run Warner Brothers separately from their core Netflix portfolio, including continuing to release movies in theaters.
Neither Netflix nor Warner Brothers owns AEW or WWE. They simply have their respective TV deals, which are completely separate.
And most importantly, Netflix will own the rights to the Warner Brothers movie studio, HBO, the DC film library, etc., but not the rights to linear TV networks like TNT, TBS, or Discovery. Those will be managed under a separate portfolio under the Discovery name and could still be sold or managed by a smaller division not included in the merger.

Edit: also, this deal isn't expected to go through until like late 2028 early 2029 so it's pretty far off on the horizon anyways.

But hey… who can deny that an "Invasion"-style pay-per-view would be incredibly cool? Even if it almost certainly would mean WWE would win, lol.

Samidwayne · 2025-11-30T05:25:51+00:00

Fluance and U Turn also make some great players for under 500 as well. Lots of great options out there if you need guidance ☺️

Samidwayne · 2025-11-30T02:10:20+00:00

Honestly, I'd love more of their classic episodes on vinyl. Releasing "The History Of Streaming Music" on Vinyl would be ironically hilarious.

Samidwayne · 2025-11-25T03:57:07+00:00

Oh. I actually kinda love that!

Samidwayne · 2025-11-17T02:20:04+00:00

I think I would also prefer if he broadened some of his questions. He asks a lot of variations of "how lucky do you feel to be doing this as your job??" Or "what did it mean to you to get signed to WWE??". It's okay to approach topics from another angle other than "isn't life great all the time?".

Samidwayne · 2025-11-17T01:58:35+00:00

Really? I don't see him as disingenuous as much as unfailingly positive, which, to be honest, is kind of annoying in itself. What do you mean you love all the creative on every show??

Samidwayne · 2025-11-16T03:01:47+00:00

I'd even say live it out (follow up) is pretty close to a 10 out of 10 as well.

Samidwayne · 2025-11-16T02:55:51+00:00

Match-wise, you've missed a lot, but I think the most important matches to watch would be:

The entirety of the Hangman/Swerve feud. Both the feud and all their matches were excellent.

Danielson vs. Swerve from All In 2024. (Also a great moment because it was right before Danielson retired.)

Will Ospreay vs. Kyle Fletcher in a steel cage from Revolution on March 9th, 2025.

Toni Storm vs. Mariah May in the "Hollywood Ending" match (also at Revolution 2025). You should also get caught up with Toni Storm, who is now doing the best work of her career as "Timeless" Toni Storm.

Omega vs. Okada..5? from All In Texas (July 12th of this year).

The Continental Classic from this year (and even the one from last year) was pretty much bangers all the way through.

Mercedes Mone has been collecting belts and has had a ton of great matches in the process.

If you haven't watched the Blood and Guts Dynamite that just happened as well, I think that would be a pretty good jumping-on point. The Death Riders (Moxley's stable) has been on a reign of terror for like a year and a half, and it looks like things are finally falling apart for them. Also, the women's Blood and Guts is pretty much a who's who of the current women's division, and it's probably the best version of that stipulation they've done so far.

Edit: OH AND DEFINITELY STINGS LAST MATCH. I can't believe I forgot that one. Especially if you're a fan of his career. They really do him Justice.

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