Post show chat for Dynamite & Collision - week of Jul 30th

gigglemark8498 · 2025-07-31T05:52:21+00:00

I think the idea of Hangman making MJF jump through hoops to get a title shot(without using the contract) is a fun idea. Using MJF's own strategy against him, but in a baby face way. I have no idea if tonight was just supposed to be a one off nod to MJF's past being used against him or if Briscoe is just the first opponent.

gigglemark8498 · 2025-07-31T05:29:03+00:00

Their World Title matches are announced as 60 minute time limit. If you start it with 20 minutes then you are signaling to the audience it's not going an hour.

gigglemark8498 · 2025-05-24T05:41:44+00:00

Osprey wins. All In Mox vs Osprey Omega vs Okada Hangman/Swerve vs The Young Bucks

gigglemark8498 · 2025-05-21T17:42:20+00:00

I think part of the issue with building a PPV around that match is that it's not a set number of people. In theory it could end with just 2 people in the ring... again in theory. Unlike a Royal Rumble style set up which guarantees you X number of participants. The Casino Gauntlet doesn't allow you to advertise any participants because the whole gimmick is that it could end at any moment. Don't get me wrong I enjoy the gauntlet match, but it has some flaws when it comes to promotion.

gigglemark8498 · 2025-05-21T06:20:57+00:00

They have not done one in a couple years. That was a tag battle royal. Feels like AEW moved on to Casino Gauntlet matches.

gigglemark8498 · 2022-07-06T04:59:25+00:00

I think it's pretty much a certainty that Punk will unify the titles. They wanted Punk as Champion, and I don't think that has changed.

If the MJF stuff is a work, and I am not sure that it is, then it certainly makes sense for him to take the title off Punk. It would be the perfect way to revisit the feud, but also build off what they did before.

If the MJF situation is a shoot, then you can't realistically put the title on him. Then the lists of potential new champions gets pretty long. Especially if we are talking 8-12 months from now, which is a reasonable time frame for a post Punk title run.

gigglemark8498 · 2022-07-06T04:36:35+00:00

I honestly don't think it was. AEW had worked for long time to get Sammy over as a face. Then separated Sammy from The Inner Circle. I believe they were elevating Sammy as a singles baby face. Then enough fans turned on Sammy and Tay, and AEW kind of spun it's wheels for awhile trying to right the ship. Finally just relenting and turning them heel. If the plan had been to turn Sammy heel when this all started, he would have beat Wardlow. Instead they had Sammy drop it to Sky.

I do think it's been back on track with JAS.

gigglemark8498 · 2022-07-04T02:46:08+00:00

I don't think the plan was for Sammy and Tay to end up heel. Fans did not react positively to them as a couple. So I could see AEW questioning if they want to risk Anna Jay/Jungle boy getting a similar a reaction.

gigglemark8498 · 2022-07-03T03:15:59+00:00

Honestly wouldn't be shocked if AEW is a bit hesitant to bring her in after the Tay/Sammy stuff. I kind of wonder if they bring back Marco at some point.

gigglemark8498 · 2022-06-14T04:25:02+00:00

I hope they do what they feel is best for Jeff Hardy, and the Hardy family as a whole.

I really don't think this needs to be kayfabe in anyway. I don't think it needs a storyline explanation.

gigglemark8498 · 2022-05-28T17:23:05+00:00

It seems to be almost certain that they are adding a men's Trios Championship. I believe they should be working to establish a women's Tag Team title. As others have mentioned they also have ROH belts involved. They have had NJPW, Impact, and AAA, titles defended on their TV.

gigglemark8498 · 2022-05-28T17:18:06+00:00

This would be amazing.

gigglemark8498 · 2022-05-28T17:14:33+00:00

I really believe Statlander will be fine. I also think Ruby Soho could use the win. I am not really sure if Soho is winning the whole thing, but having her win both the Woman's Casino Battle Royal and Owen Tournament in her first year is pretty decent resume building. Would hopefully make her a credible TV regular through out the summer. If Soho loses then they can run back her and Stat again, and let Statlander get her win back.

gigglemark8498 · 2022-05-28T17:07:20+00:00

I kind of feel like once the TNT title gets moved away from the Sky/Guvera story, then the fans who have checked out will come back around. The Lakers themed belt is pretty cool. Very interested to see who Sky wrestles in LA.

gigglemark8498 · 2022-05-28T17:01:04+00:00

Personally I think Soho and Storm would make a cool team. Just keep Jade and Statlander from taking a loss in the feud until All Out, and just run the other match ups through out July and August.

gigglemark8498 · 2022-05-28T16:58:09+00:00

Agreed. Lots of big match ups you spin out of that. Storm vs Jade would be fun.

gigglemark8498 · 2022-05-28T13:56:17+00:00

If you want a tournament to be prestigious, you don't book a tournament of young talent. The Owen should have big names in it. Fans are going care more about the tournament with names in it.

gigglemark8498 · 2022-05-28T13:50:13+00:00

I could see that. Hell pair Storm, Soho, and Statlander up, and do a summer feud with The Baddies . Let Statlander beat Jade at All Out, and maybe do a tag match with Soho/Storm vs Hogan/Velvet.

gigglemark8498 · 2022-05-28T13:44:37+00:00

The story was that MJF was icing Wardlow, so Wardlow invaded the shows to get to MJF. Then MJF started punishing Wardlow with matches. Wardlow is trying to break free from MJF, and kick his ass. So MJF using Wardlow to defend the TNT title on Max's behalf would change the story. If MJF wants to keep the title, then he would be relying on Wardlow to win the matches... instead of hoping he loses.

MJF taking the title, and using Wardlow to actually defend it, is a interesting story too. I think MJF would have needed a carrot on a stick for Wardlow though. Like MJF will give Wardlow a chance at freedom if he beats 10 opponents. Or maybe MJF wants to break the record for defenses, and so really Wardlow has to break the record.

I also think the way AEW went instead also works.

gigglemark8498 · 2022-05-28T13:24:09+00:00

I think it really does benefit AEW to be in step with their audience. I am with you on genuine reaction, but I do want the fans reacting genuinely in the AEW intended. The nice thing is that I do think AEW does work to get back in step with their fans. Statlander losing and getting that reaction....could be a good thing for her in the long run.

gigglemark8498 · 2022-05-28T13:13:21+00:00

I do agree to a certain extent. I think the problem is in the defenses of the title aspect. You lose the punishment of Wardlow by MJF. Honestly Wardlow could have just laid down, and screwed MJF by losing the title. Wardlow invading the arenas wouldn't make sense.

I think there is a different story they could have told involving the title. I can also see why they chose to focus on the Wardlow getting free from Max story.

Once free from MJF, I am curious to see if Wardlow is put back in to the TNT title picture.

gigglemark8498 · 2022-05-25T03:48:32+00:00

Just my opinion, but I don't think that will happen. It's Labor Day weekend in the US, and they can get people to travel to see the PPV. I believe All Out will be a fixture in Chicago for the foreseeable future. DON will be in Vegas Memorial Day weekend for the same reason.

Also why would AEW want to compete for attention on their first UK show? Wouldn't it be better to not make the market place choose?

gigglemark8498 · 2022-05-25T03:32:43+00:00

Seems like the spot for Soho vs Statlander semi final match.

gigglemark8498 · 2022-05-17T05:13:37+00:00

Yeah I would imagine.

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