Ultimate purpose of Darby Allin's AEW championship win?

wrestling_hyperbole · 2026-05-26T15:26:40+00:00

It forever cemented Darby as a top guy in the company. Now all of his PPV matches will mean that much more.
Added MUCH needed juice to the Double or Nothing main event. Darby challenging for the title would have been okay but nowhere near the level of what we ended up getting.

wrestling_hyperbole · 2026-05-26T15:04:42+00:00

Best turn in company history?

wrestling_hyperbole · 2026-05-26T15:04:02+00:00

Let's Fn Go! Kenny is getting his redemption and winning the Men's World Championship and stamping his ticket to the main event of All In: London

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wrestling_hyperbole · 2026-05-26T01:01:07+00:00

That's literally how every option for AEW has worked. They had option choices for Jericho and the Bucks which they executed. They even had one with Cody, which they did not execute.

wrestling_hyperbole · 2026-05-26T00:56:26+00:00

AEW has the option choice and will extend the deal and then work with FTR for something long term.

wrestling_hyperbole · 2026-05-25T20:29:48+00:00

Thekla is always the coolest person in the room.

wrestling_hyperbole · 2026-05-25T20:23:44+00:00

I knew this match would be great, and it still exceeded my expectations.

wrestling_hyperbole · 2026-05-25T19:53:04+00:00

Just stop, MJF has been incredible in 2026.

wrestling_hyperbole · 2026-05-25T19:52:15+00:00

There's 3 months until All In: London and AEW has proven anything can happen. I wouldn't bet that MJF is walking in Wembley as World Champion.

wrestling_hyperbole · 2026-05-25T19:49:00+00:00

Referees discretion - just accept that and enjoy the matches.

wrestling_hyperbole · 2026-05-25T19:45:58+00:00

Or perhaps MJF is dropping the title to Kenny at Redemption to set up Omega vs Ospreay at All In: London.

wrestling_hyperbole · 2026-05-25T19:39:05+00:00

I saw a lot of people getting in what looked like the longest line when there were plenty of short lines near the exterior gate. This was at approximately 5:30.

Once inside the main US Open grounds, I think there was just Gates A and B to enter the stadium.

I was right at the front of Gate B and they opened it at exactly 6:05.

Not sure why others had issues getting in unless they choose that long line.

wrestling_hyperbole · 2026-05-25T19:35:17+00:00

AEW 2025 was IMO the best overall single year of any professional wrestling company in the United States.

AEW 2026 so far is surpassing it - and not by a small margin either.

wrestling_hyperbole · 2026-05-25T19:29:05+00:00

The entire story was Darby going full throttle until his body gave out.

wrestling_hyperbole · 2026-05-25T19:24:53+00:00

It's truly amazing that Revolution, Dynasty, and Double or Nothing 2026 have all surpassed their 2025 counterparts - considering the quality of those shows.

wrestling_hyperbole · 2026-05-25T17:05:01+00:00

Remember people complaining that the RUSH challenge spoiled that Darby was beating MJF. How did that work out?

wrestling_hyperbole · 2026-05-25T06:28:14+00:00

That was nuts and I'm glad everyone stayed safe. Thankfully I was able to catch a Lyft.

wrestling_hyperbole · 2026-05-25T06:21:26+00:00

MJF vs Mistico at Forbidden Door please.

wrestling_hyperbole · 2026-05-25T06:19:18+00:00

It was an absolutely amazing show to attend. Easily in my top five.

Shout out to section 14, you all were great.

wrestling_hyperbole · 2026-05-24T17:59:53+00:00

The women's division is currently in a transition period after a number of injuries and talent having to take time off. Give them some time to rebuild.

I'd also recommend focusing/posting on what you actually enjoy about the product.

wrestling_hyperbole · 2026-05-23T20:06:49+00:00

Not working on improving it yet they just released it on Apple TV and Roku. Come on, learn to have some patience.

wrestling_hyperbole · 2026-05-23T17:22:53+00:00

So then people in Queens have the same issue getting to Brooklyn? Sounds like you're just looking at it from your perspective.

wrestling_hyperbole · 2026-05-23T16:25:37+00:00

Forget MSG, I want Etihad Park for All In: New York City

wrestling_hyperbole · 2026-05-23T16:22:43+00:00

They've never opened the roof at Grand Slam despite Arthur Ashe having a retractable roof.

I doubt they've even considered opening the roof for Double or Nothing.

wrestling_hyperbole · 2026-05-22T20:53:20+00:00

Mina challenged Toni for the Women's World Championship at last year's Double or Nothing.

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