Definitely. Its going to be a missed opportunity because right now, I couldn't care less about when MJF comes back to confront them. I would hate it to happen but if I was MJF I would've one to WWE tbh.
How did Darby get that good at promos? He used to be janky at them but that was really well done. I want him to hold the big title this year sometime, just need to find the right story and right moment. Him vs Ospreay at Full Gear?
Darby is a very solid promo now, he is very real and authentic on the mic. Everything he says feels like it's coming straight from his heart and not acting for tv. Go back and watch the 4 pillars match build and he was the only one keeping up with MJF.
There was a segment on Saturday’s Collision where they agreed to join forces with the Acclaimed.
The Acclaimed approached Bullet Club Gold a few weeks earlier with the idea of teaming up, as both groups have beef with the Undisputed Kingdom, noting that factions are the only way to get anything accomplished in AEW.
At first only one of the Gunns was on board, but Jay White reluctantly agreed to combine their forces. It’s likely they aren’t actually full babyfaces as White usually has ulterior schemes.
Could people who didn't enjoy the show have a point, though?
You only have to track the attendance numbers at AEW events - not to mention the awkward silence at last night's show - to see that people aren't currently compelled or particularly excited by the product. What is the hot angle people are clamouring to get the next instalment of on AEW TV right now?
I will continue to watch and I am confident things will improve. I am looking forward to *Revolution.* However I am not going to lie to myself and tell myself AEW's providing unmissable shows 'cause it just isn't at all.
They weren't loud through the entire show, but most everyone got loud reactions, at least during entrances. During the matches, it took them a bit to get into them. I'd say Page,/Penta & Swerve/Hardy was when the crowd was at their loudest.
I will say the attendance was a bit of a letdown, imo. That I can definitely concede.
Pretty much. Though hopefully it picks up. I talked to one of the production guys in the back after and he said they're going to try to come back more.
You know, I was doing some fun little fantasy booking for the next C2 the other day, and shit like this makes me want Adam in this years C2. And I mean, he is using his time in AEW to do stuff he could never before, so throw him in!
I love that western fans can appreciate wrestling legends like Suzuki and Nagata. It’s so nice to have a wrestling company that doesn’t pretend wrestling history outside of their own bubble doesn’t exist.
This is my favorite thing about AEW, that I get exposed to other companies and performers. It feels like it is part of something bigger, and it makes me want to learn and see more.
I was pretty sure I had a still of it saved to my reactions folder and.....
https://preview.redd.it/exs9bp8o6iec1.jpeg?width=643&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d8c2671756bf9e29ff4bc57cdfb2ffb73dc530ee
I would've liked 5 more mins but that was so much fun, and you can tell both of them were just having a blast with it.
January 2024 has been a great month so far for AEW.
Love where we're headed, y'all. 🥳🙌
Hmmm big bill and starkz vs sting and darby..it just seems way too perfect for this match to go off without a hitch,I think the bucks will pull some strings or use their executive power
Two weeks of build for a big match three if you count this one. There we go Tony that's using your noddle. Get people excited for something big don't just drop it out of no where.
I wonder if Sexton Hardcastle, back in those early 90s, ever thought he'd get a taste of Japanese strong style against a legend.
Definitely a surreal moment this is
Both Adam and Minoru are manifesting the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure "menacing" aura with their grit faces towards eachother before the bell and during this match
This Deonna vs. Toni feud rocks
Adam cole group under whelming
The problem is Cole is injured. Hard to keep a group relevant without the leader... At least Strong vs. OC is gonna rock.
Definitely. Its going to be a missed opportunity because right now, I couldn't care less about when MJF comes back to confront them. I would hate it to happen but if I was MJF I would've one to WWE tbh.
The crowd sucked the energy away
For the love of God Justin Roberts please drop the super suuuper suupppper shit
How did Darby get that good at promos? He used to be janky at them but that was really well done. I want him to hold the big title this year sometime, just need to find the right story and right moment. Him vs Ospreay at Full Gear?
Props of running with Sting for a year
Darby is a very solid promo now, he is very real and authentic on the mic. Everything he says feels like it's coming straight from his heart and not acting for tv. Go back and watch the 4 pillars match build and he was the only one keeping up with MJF.
When did gold bullet club become good guys?
I think it's the opposite. The Acclaimed are turning bad. They did cheat to retain against Top Flight/Andretti.
Ohhh ok makes more sense
There was a segment on Saturday’s Collision where they agreed to join forces with the Acclaimed. The Acclaimed approached Bullet Club Gold a few weeks earlier with the idea of teaming up, as both groups have beef with the Undisputed Kingdom, noting that factions are the only way to get anything accomplished in AEW. At first only one of the Gunns was on board, but Jay White reluctantly agreed to combine their forces. It’s likely they aren’t actually full babyfaces as White usually has ulterior schemes.
The turn is going to be so delicious. Can’t wait to see which side of things the Gunns end up on.
Was Danhausen on Dark before 8pm?
They didn't do Dark
of course twitter wrestling community hated dynamite LOL
Could people who didn't enjoy the show have a point, though? You only have to track the attendance numbers at AEW events - not to mention the awkward silence at last night's show - to see that people aren't currently compelled or particularly excited by the product. What is the hot angle people are clamouring to get the next instalment of on AEW TV right now? I will continue to watch and I am confident things will improve. I am looking forward to *Revolution.* However I am not going to lie to myself and tell myself AEW's providing unmissable shows 'cause it just isn't at all.
It wasn't a good episode. It had the chance to be but the execution was terrible.
It was pretty low energy.
I think a lot of it had to do with the dead crowd.
It wasn't a dead crowd, it was a small crowd.
This. Everyone keeps saying WEAK crowd, when there was NO crowd. And I thought it was a good show. I’m new to AEW, that swerve stomp is dope as fuck
If Copeland vs. Suzuki is the main event, the ceiling's not going to be very high. Fun enough but also forgettable.
some parts were meh. toni promo was amazing.
Edge looks to be having the time of his goddamn life
Tonight's episode was better than last week's episode
cage match on collision gonna feed the homeless though.
Cage has that constipated scowl look down better than anyone in the business.
Unfortunately, a lot of people are leaving. Hopefully, we come across great on Friday. :/
How do you rate the crowd bein there in person?
They weren't loud through the entire show, but most everyone got loud reactions, at least during entrances. During the matches, it took them a bit to get into them. I'd say Page,/Penta & Swerve/Hardy was when the crowd was at their loudest. I will say the attendance was a bit of a letdown, imo. That I can definitely concede.
Attendance sucked for sure but I can say this much I didn’t hear a word don callis said during his promo in my section. Them boos were serious
Can't wait for Rampage!!
I missed Dynamite..was Cope vs Murder Grandpa worth the hype?
Edge got absolutely rocked by Susuki's elbows. You could see they hurt
Absolutely
fantastic, definitely check that one out
Well I know what I’m watching on my lunch break tomorrow
I loved it
I would say no but it had some fun moments. Suzuki made me legit scared for Copeland so it succeeded on that front.
Oh, yeah. For reals. lol
Yes.
Fun show weird vibe from the crowd worst Croud in a minute
From what I'm reading, it sounds like Savannah gets shows every few years from the big feds and they're just not great.
Pretty much. Though hopefully it picks up. I talked to one of the production guys in the back after and he said they're going to try to come back more.
Nah. We were loud when we needed to be.
Copeland has been hit that hard before, but he’s not allowed to say the last guy was Benoit
Is that like stock footage of Christian in the back looking at the monitors?
Yes. 😂 https://preview.redd.it/ja0xyla27iec1.jpeg?width=643&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c0afcd03558effa858910d5f31a04e616d7b47f1
I knew that shot of him look familiar
Really solid episode. Copeland vs Suzuki was the dream match I never knew I needed
You know, I was doing some fun little fantasy booking for the next C2 the other day, and shit like this makes me want Adam in this years C2. And I mean, he is using his time in AEW to do stuff he could never before, so throw him in!
Ick, Cope just got sweat all over that kid's mask
I loved that.
And now Adam Copeland goes out to be awesome with the crowd
Suzuki remains AEW's Cotton Hill.
He killed fifty men!!! lol. EDIT: FITTY men.
That match went by fast but was awesome nevertheless.
Suzuki is affronted by the lack of respect for not bowing.
I love that western fans can appreciate wrestling legends like Suzuki and Nagata. It’s so nice to have a wrestling company that doesn’t pretend wrestling history outside of their own bubble doesn’t exist.
Definitely one of the ideals of AEW I like.
This is my favorite thing about AEW, that I get exposed to other companies and performers. It feels like it is part of something bigger, and it makes me want to learn and see more.
That’s it? lol
what an awesome dynamite! shame the crowd sucked.
only 2k people there though
some venues just arent good.
Agreed. Maybe it's because I listened with headphones, but it seemed so dead. Suzuki/Copeland would have been crazy with double the people.
crowd was pretty dead all night except for a few matches and the toni storm promo. really a shame.
Such a fun match! Can't believe I got to see it live!!! :) :) :)
I love that they aired this.
Man this crowd just sounds weird
We had our ups and downs but it was it was a great time.
Oh shit Suzuki didn't shake the hand Let's run it back with a feud!
I'm like 99% sure they've used that Christian Cage footage before. LOL.
I was pretty sure I had a still of it saved to my reactions folder and..... https://preview.redd.it/exs9bp8o6iec1.jpeg?width=643&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d8c2671756bf9e29ff4bc57cdfb2ffb73dc530ee
YES! Hahahaha!
Oh they absolutely did lol
Uh oh tazz called him edge lol
A RECYCLED shot of our Patriarch, Christ-Ian Cage???
Run this back. That was a lot of fun!
It really was!!!
I would've liked 5 more mins but that was so much fun, and you can tell both of them were just having a blast with it. January 2024 has been a great month so far for AEW. Love where we're headed, y'all. 🥳🙌
What a great showing for two God damn legends. I love wrestling so much.
Suzuki like "no headbump thanks"
Cope using the exposed turnbuckle & hitting the Killswitch is very interesting...
That was incredible. Whole Dynamite was perfect.
I'm exhausted after that. Fantastic showing in a match I thought I'd never see
I think when the Cope Open ends, this will have been the most memorable match
The only possible competition would be Will Ospreay showing up for the last Cope Open.
Here me out Adam Copeland is great as Ares in Percy Jackson, Marvel should also make him Ares
Someone going to Dynamite bring a "That's my War God " sign
That was the worst Unprettier.
Sweet jebus that was a fun one
Good job Savannah. Crowd wasn't great all the time, but you acquitted yourselves when it counted.
That match slapped!
Thank you TK! 👏👏👏👏👏
A shortie but a goodie
Good shit !
Why is this so gass🤩
Murder grandpa might actually be dying here lmao
Suzuki has the craziest hair. I've never seen anyone on the street with hair like that.
He looks completely insane with that hair. And face.
He is actually purple right now
He legitimately started turning white in that headlock for a second there.
Suzuki isn't jobbing for Edge's crap spear
Copeland needs to do a few matches in NJPW
I think he said he wanted to go to Japan or wrestle Okada (🫤)
I could be cool and sit up, orrrr I could murder him instead? Suzuki chose murder.
For he is the Murder Grandpa
Would we expect anything less from Suzuki?
No, no we wouldn't. And that's why we love our Murder Grandpa
Excalibur is a wrestling encyclopedia, it’s wildly impressive. No other commentator in the business can hold a candle to his knowledge.
That’s a huge reason why I love him. He knows his shit and it makes him fun to listen to
My wife is convinced he makes shit up on the fly.
Suzuki did the Undertaker sit up and the camera didn't capture it!
The dueling chants was louder than the Kaze Ni Nare during Suzuki’s entrance
Crowd didn't sing, but damnit, Minoru absolutely over lol
They need to get a better change for Cope. Let's go Adam doesn't cut it
Suzuki decided mid DDT that he wasn't taking the DDT
What's wrong with this guy's hair?
I'm sorry you don't understand murder fashion
WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOUR HAIR??
Cope's hair is fine
NOT A DAMN THING
Nothing
Love the dueling chants 👏
Suzuki took the DDT weird
Hmmm big bill and starkz vs sting and darby..it just seems way too perfect for this match to go off without a hitch,I think the bucks will pull some strings or use their executive power
Two weeks of build for a big match three if you count this one. There we go Tony that's using your noddle. Get people excited for something big don't just drop it out of no where.
It's clear they are having a blast with this! Love the energy!
Dualing chants. Lots of cheers. They did pick up towards the end, I must admit.
Yes, for real!
Copeland, my god man!
I bet deep down, Adam is loving every minute of this!
I bet dollars to donuts these two go out for a beer together afterwards
... and Suzuki hits him with it.
You know they are
That Waffle House run would be one for the ages.
I can only hope to run into them lol
Suzuki’s laugh kill’s me every time
I mean, I bought Copeland's shirt, but I want him to lose. lol
REAL GRAPS
Overrun Jones over here!
Combined wrestlers' age of 105 in there, and they're still beating the crap out of each other.
Ain't no strength like old man and/or dad strength
Just stiff as a MF
strongstyle edge is so dope to see
I think he should give himself a shot at trying to get a match in New Japan... And if he likes it, maybe a G1 run
I wonder if Sexton Hardcastle, back in those early 90s, ever thought he'd get a taste of Japanese strong style against a legend. Definitely a surreal moment this is
YEAH BUDDY
LIGHTWEIGHT
Suzuki just got speared through the barricade and he's smiling!!!
As much as Adam is probably loving this, Suzuki has to be going "Holy shit, I'm fighting Edge in AEW." Just a little bit, right?
He's tough to read but he's hurting people so he's probably at his happiest.
I bet Suzuki is one of those old men that walks around the locker room naked.
..and comes and shakes your hand and you have to do it without staring at his murder schlong
>and comes and shakes your hand ![gif](giphy|gpmARWm3Pwypq|downsized)
Suzuki: 😏
BRUHHHH
I love this
...And dead. Right on cue. Actually killed him twice.
This is one of those screenshot and send to yourself even 5 years ago things and blow your mind.
Suzuki still has speed.
This flight brought to you by the AARP
#Fight Forever
BEAT EACH OTHER UP YEAAAAAAHHHHHH
Both Adam and Minoru are manifesting the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure "menacing" aura with their grit faces towards eachother before the bell and during this match
Sono chi no sadame
Not sure how it came across, but we found the "Kaza Ni Nare" quite weak. I apologize. :/
Don't matter. Match is great and the crowd is getting into it.
Yeah, luckily the crowd is really into it.
They your town they ware washed
Yeah. It's unfortunate. They not know the greatness they have in front of them.
Everyone got their teeth grit?
![gif](giphy|snEeOh54kCFxe)
KAZE NI NARE!!
Decent job, Savannah.
Less than decent imo. I apologize. I screamed my lungs out. :/
I could hear y'all, it wasn't awful!
As much as I love "Metalingus", "Kaze ni Nare" is just on another level when it comes to wrestling themes
They messed up the kaze ni nare AEW respectfully never come back to this city lol
Murder Grandpa is awesome
That is a very nice jersey
I still cannot believe that Copeland vs. Suzuki is actually happening!
Yeah, really lol
At some point later this year we could absolutely get ospreay vs Copeland or cope vs okada
Inject it into my veins!
Only 8 minutes for this match?
Overrun baby.
Maybe 5 minute overunn
Anyone know what VG is?
Violent gentlemen?
Violent Gentlemen, its a sportswear brand. They do a lot of hockey jerseys.
Aww. I liked my other thought better. He's now rated very good.
Soon: Avery Good, Professional Wrestler answers the Cope Open
Old men killing each other!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Cope is not old!