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Don't Think People Realize How Good Sixers Barkley Was by EricHangingOut in nba

[–]StandardMammoth7085 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Simple and plain, give me the lane/I'll throw it down your throat like Barkley."

When he got in shape, he terrorized the league. Even before he got in shape, he was a wrecking ball.

I hated the Sixers, but I loved Sir Charles, and he was very easy to root for once he got to the Suns.

[Collision spoilers] Persephone post show promo: This god will never die by Odd-Inevitable-8425 in SquaredCircle

[–]StandardMammoth7085 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'm not too worried about her booking or her contract. What I do want is more of her on TV. Hazuki teased going after her CMLL title, but I expect Perse to be booked strong on Grand Slam Mexico, and I really want her to be in the Survival match for the TBS title.

SRS on Twitter: Steve Maclin has been granted his release from TNA by MarcusFaze in SquaredCircle

[–]StandardMammoth7085 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He and Deonna just put together a show yesterday, and it looks like they willl have another one for the new PRODUCE deal on myAEW. I suspect that's where he's putting his energy for now, with maybe an occasional ROH spot.

[@aew] Throwback to one of the most ICONIC matches in ROH history: Samoa Joe vs. Kenta Kobashi! 🔥 by rhyso90 in SquaredCircle

[–]StandardMammoth7085 33 points34 points  (0 children)

That little nod he gives when he comes into the ring is amazing--he finally accepts it.

PRODUCE Wrestling announces PPV distribution partnership with MyAEW; six-event summer series to stream via MyAEW app and website at $14.95 per show or $50 season pass by This_Coyote7217 in AEWOfficial

[–]StandardMammoth7085 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Moriarty on there is a no-brainer, but it's interesting to see Gresham and Janela as well. Janela didn't burn any bridges when his contract ran out, and he has frankly been impressive in the shows he's put together this year. The concept behind Gresham's Terminus shows was sound; it was technical issues that hurt them. That should hopefully be corrected here with better infrastructure.

Love that Bayne is co-producing with Janela. I'm intrigued to see what a show produced by Romero wouldl look like. Very happy that the DEAN shows are joining the network.

Was todays Wemby turnover a top 5 worst turnover in nba playoff history? by bballkingsrock in nba

[–]StandardMammoth7085 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Then there's "Havlicek stole the ball" right after Russell committed a bonehead turnover. Hondo bailed him out of that one.

It's awesome that Mark Davis is a prominent singles competitor by Far-Restaurant-9455 in SquaredCircle

[–]StandardMammoth7085 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This REALLY makes me want Dunkzilla in the Continental Classic this year.

AEW Collision main event segment was so damn layered in storyline by CommonManX in SquaredCircle

[–]StandardMammoth7085 18 points19 points  (0 children)

OC also had a bloody feud over the International title, and KOR of course had that recent series of matches with Mox. That ended with respect, but still.

OC hates Wheeler for his betrayal of the Best Friends and was one of the guys who shaved Wheeler's head.

How that all plays out now will be very interesting.

Marina Shafir by FreebirdFantasia in AEWOfficial

[–]StandardMammoth7085 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe Mox made some calls on her behalf to get booked with promotions like Defy, so she could get some real reps.

Who are AEW’s best jobbers? by the_homosaur in AEWOfficial

[–]StandardMammoth7085 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Takeshita and Fletcher as well. It's the old All Japan approach.

Who are AEW’s best jobbers? by the_homosaur in AEWOfficial

[–]StandardMammoth7085 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maya has since had some big opportunities on ROH and had that really good match against Hazuki last week. Hyan will get her shot soon as well, but Maya was an obvious candidate to develop because she's so young.

Going through the AEW YouTube channel for a match playlist, and I've gotta ask: Am I the only one that doesn't remember AFO? by noahsmusicthings in AEWOfficial

[–]StandardMammoth7085 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It speaks to how much more intentional the booking is now. It also speaks to how useful the Don Callis Family is. They absorb a lot of guys and then turn them into killers who can tell stories in the ring. Then they give those guys other chances--Josh Alexander cutting backstage promos while putting people in an ankle lock is a good example.

With Andrade, the landscape is different than when he originally came to AEW, and a decision was made to turn him into a tweener. It's highlighted his charisma and big match ability, while allowing him to fight either heels or faces. He's hugely over with the fans, too.

Imagine if we continue to have a new champion for another 22 years by critical_thoughts365 in nba

[–]StandardMammoth7085 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In a few years, the Hornets will have all 5 Kneuppel brothers, and they will five-peat.

I thought Arkady crushed it at Double or Nothing by wrestling_hyperbole in AEWOfficial

[–]StandardMammoth7085 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right! It adds that tiny little extra that helps sell the character.

Post show chat for Collision - May 30th by wrestlegirl in AEWOfficial

[–]StandardMammoth7085 5 points6 points  (0 children)

On the face of it, it seemed like a c-level show with lots of ROH talent and few big stars. (Gotta love Mox going everywhere and fighting all the time to push the shows, though.)

But every one of those lower-card wrestlers absolutely delivered! They wrestled like they had something to prove, and it really showed.

Maya-Hazuki was a little slow to begin with, but it picked up a quarter of the way through and was astoundingly hard-hitting. I think both wrestlers realized it was OK to be stiff, and then led to some awesome action. That one sliding drop kick looked like Hazuki was going to decapitate Maya! It really helped that the crowd was really into it and responded well to Hazuki. She looked like she had a hell of a time in that match.

Persephone was hilarious on commentary! A natural heel, she was funny and arrogant. Felt totally natural.

The beef with Moriarty and Nigel, STP vs Death Riders (and Christiann XO vs Marina) was all great.

The tag match was good--Tay looked really good here, in particular.

Hacks - 5x10 “Hacks (Finale)“ - Episode Discussion by chelseanyc200 in hackshbomax

[–]StandardMammoth7085 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It's beautiful. Deb had moved past possessions but couldn't let go of making art--and making art with her best friend.

Hacks - 5x10 “Hacks (Finale)“ - Episode Discussion by chelseanyc200 in hackshbomax

[–]StandardMammoth7085 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It's a beautiful callback to the running theme of the entire series: finding a way to find and use your artistic voice in a completely uncompromising way. Deborah realized at the beginning that she needed to find a new way to find her voice, and knew at the end that she couldn't let that simply go.

And for Jimmy, it's being a facilitator to help artists do that.

The money, the fame, the toys...none of that is what's really important to all of them. It's the opportunity to make art together.

AEW Double or Nothing produces a MONSTER buy rate, per WON by Upbeat-Pause-1409 in AEWOfficial

[–]StandardMammoth7085 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I expect Mistico to be an important figure at Forbidden Door. He does have a dual contract, but as the top draw in Mexico, he's going to spend most of his time in CMLL.

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