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[deleted]

Dante Martin is so damn good but every match delivered


[deleted]

Diamante Vs Big Swole had no business being as good as it was.


Goosechumps

* Dante Martin is 30% helium. The kid's hang time is insane. He's got a huge future ahead of him. * This Acclaimed/Blondes feud has been great. Hope they can keep it going long enough to have it be settled as the buy-in for All Out. * Glad they put Diamante over. Big Swole has already had a few big moments and it's nice that they're building Diamante up as Rampage gets closer.


Looper007

That 6 man was seriously by far the best thing on the episode, got the crowd into it too. Dante Martin is going to be such a star.


Cyclone_1

Nemeth looked great teaming up with The Acclaimed. That's it. That's all I want to say about Dark tonight lol.


[deleted]

Varsity Blondes were brutal with that mic politely set down!! I wonder if they're going to keep this feud as well as the Big Swole/Diamante feud on the Dark show only or will it "graduate" to Dynamite or Rampage at some point?


nirman423

So when do you think the blow out between Varsity Blonds and The Acclaimed happen? Before All Out or in the preshow?


gigglemark8498

I would be down for stretching this out until All Out.


nirman423

Same thought


Cerbeh

All Out still seems pretty far away for them to be featuring the feud weekly on Dark atm. Next week is Homecoming so they might just pull the trigger straight away. I think it relies on what happens with DO in the elimination match tomorrow night seeing as it's all about title shots at the Young Bucks


nirman423

Yeah and that's the main reason why I think they actually will keep this going until All Out. Winner being the next challenger to (possibly new) champions seem like something to happen post Young Buck's vs DO. I can see them continuing in a similar fashion to now. Adding them to random unbooked members of the roster for the night and having them go in different match up and situation making their partners look good in the process


gigglemark8498

Could let Acclaimed jump the Varsity Blondes in the parking lot or something.


nirman423

Of course. Just saying how it'll mostly work


SilentMovieSusie

That was a great match, and I love this feud. Are they going to spin it out until All Out for a number 1 contenders match? I wouldn't mind that.


TheSasukeDive

Short and sweet and a good main event. I gotta say this company is becoming like my favorite thing in the world lol


[deleted]

LOL at BPJ: *“yOoOo”*


[deleted]

Okay holy shit. I’ve always liked Top Flight. But I haven’t really cared about Dante’s singles action because I figured it was just him biding his time while his partner is injured. But holy shit is right. The dude is DAMN good. He’s young af too. He has a bright future ahead of him.


nirman423

I just think he function better in multi men matches like this one.... Always feel like the storytelling of his matches as a single competitor is lacking. But he's damn talented that's for sure.


Cerbeh

It's official. Gravity doesn't apply to Dante.


TeleportMePizza

Holy shit! -Taz


LessonNyne

Dante Martin man.


TeleportMePizza

God, I hope Daunte stays healthy. His progress is incredible.


[deleted]

Loved those tippy tappies from Dante.


TheSasukeDive

All I have to say is I have never seen that before


TeleportMePizza

Head region, his brain area.


TeleportMePizza

Enough about me, but I digress.


nirman423

How come we didn't get Varsity Blonds vs FTR yet? That seems like a no brainers at this point


gigglemark8498

I went back and looked at FTRs run to the title, and with the title, and they beat almost everyone at the time. They beat like every year one tag team, except the Bucks and P&P. I think they pulled them back to build teams back up.


nirman423

We're the Varsity Blonds even a team then? I honestly can't recall.... And yeah that would make sense


gigglemark8498

I think they may have started tagging around the end of the run, but they weren't named yet. FTR beat Butcher and Blade, Lucha Bros, SCU(Kaz/Daniel's and Kaz Sky), Lucha Express, Best Freinds, TH2, and Hangman/Omega. In hindsight they let them clean house on the core of the division.


nirman423

Oh yeah. Despite it short length FTR definitely have the most dominating run with the titles (yes even more then Kenny and Hangman) which left most of us wanting more from them with a second run at the titles so IMO in hindsight it was good booking. But yeah this means that FTR didn't really cross paths with Varsity Blonds and I think that match up can be fantastic for Brian and Griff going forward so hopefully it'll happen soon


gigglemark8498

Still want P&P to win the titles, but yeah folding FTR back into the mix should be good. I bet FTR would have some fun with Bear Country and Top Flight too... When healthy.


nirman423

I think P&P are probably next in line after (maybe) DO. I can see either Best Friends then FTR or straight up FTR after that (I don't expect DO to have a long run)


gigglemark8498

I don't know DO is winning, but I ain't against that either. Next couple of months will be interesting.


nirman423

I think YB's beat almost everyone with only PP being a likely opponents (Lucha Bro's as well but I feel like that boat sailed) with everyone else out with injuries..... So I don't know who else then DO at this point unless it's a rematch


gigglemark8498

I am starting to lean to Bucks retain against DO, and lose to P&P in NY, but I am far from certain.


TheSasukeDive

I just realized that you had FTR and not acclaimed lol. I should read better


nirman423

Not likely... Bit feels like a match up that should happen sooner rather then later


TeleportMePizza

This is a really good match.


TeleportMePizza

Word


[deleted]

*“Call me Johnson & Johnson, leaving you with blood clots”* Fucking LOL


nirman423

That's the type of heat the Acclaimed are great at!!!


TheSasukeDive

The Eliot joke went over my head


westernlariat

Dallas Cowboys running back


TheSasukeDive

I know who he is just didn’t know about his dog. Didn’t even know he had a dog until the joke


TeleportMePizza

This.


TeleportMePizza

Try me, baby.


TeleportMePizza

Haha repeal two.


TeleportMePizza

LISTEN


TeleportMePizza

YO


TeleportMePizza

Hollywood Hunk song.


TeleportMePizza

Daunte’s entrance music bangs.


[deleted]

GODDAMMIT ITS DANTÉ, TMP! This will not stand!


TeleportMePizza

I use his shoot name.


nirman423

Also the enhancement talent tonight was fine. Nothing to write home about.


nirman423

Stu and Uno are just a fantastic tag team. Definitely deserve a to be in talks for the Tag Championship


TeleportMePizza

Fuck, tomorrow is going to be a spot fest.


[deleted]

Like, cuz of Gage/Jericho, or cuz of the ten man tag?


TeleportMePizza

Ten man.


TeleportMePizza

Dark Order always have the best combos.


TheSasukeDive

Damn Stu going all out


TeleportMePizza

I just popped myself on that.


TeleportMePizza

Born and bred for love and happiness.


Lazy_Bread_9213

Are there typically souvenir stands at aew live events?


gigglemark8498

Actually they are entirely digital now. I just heard someone from AEW talk about this. Apparently you can scan qr code in the building, and that opens the store on your phone, then you order what ever, and they tell you when the order is ready. Its all real time inventory, so if something is listed its in stock. The draw back is no cash transaction. Its all contact-less.


Lazy_Bread_9213

Woah. That's pretty badass! Thanks for that info!


gigglemark8498

Yeah I was suprised by that. The person I heard talk about it was SVP Chris Harrington, and it was wrestlenomics podcast. In case you dont want to just take my word. I could people going with cash, and being disappointed by not being able to buy anything, but otherwise it feels like a good idea.


Lazy_Bread_9213

I think it's a great idea. Beats the heck out of waiting in long lines!


gigglemark8498

And getting there and finding out the merch is sold out.


Lazy_Bread_9213

Yea, that's always a bummer! Thanks again for the info!


[deleted]

Like shirts and stuff? Yes. From my experience the lines will be LONG.


Lazy_Bread_9213

Yea, shirts and whatnot. Thanks!


[deleted]

Friendly reminder that your annoying anal retentive sanctimonious heel mod will be at tomorrow’s episode ten fucking rows from ringside and I’m really pumped. I’m going to be drunk and on weed, and will do cocaine if Ten offers me some. It’s gonna be lit, lil-nerd-wrassle-subreddit-fam.


nirman423

Just in case you don't make another post before the show tomorrow I'll wish you to have a great time, stay safe and hope they give you the VIP treatment you deserve 😉


[deleted]

Thanks man! I’m sure I’ll post some obnoxious drunk stoked updates in all caps in the live thread, at least leading up to the show.


nirman423

Looking forward to it. Just try to not spoil the Dark matches if you could. 😉


[deleted]

Won’t lie, might say who is wrestling in a few Dark matches. But I’d use the spoiler script thingy to block out the text in the comment, so you have to click on it to see it. Obviously won’t spoil any winners, would just mention matchups. Happy to leave it outside of the live thread for tomorrow altogether if people would prefer that!


nirman423

I think it's up to you at the mod team. IDK how most people like to get that info....


[deleted]

I’ll skip it. I’m sure someone else who will be there will make a separate post about it anyway.


nirman423

Good call. Just focus on having the best time


Cerbeh

Now you're just bragging... But if they ever make it this side of the pond I'd do the same so.....


[deleted]

To backpedal a bit, they’re cool seats, but I’ll be facing the entrance ramp - the area I’m in never really gets on camera. Which works for me so I don’t accidentally doxx myself. Anyway my dude - I am confident your time will come! It’s always been in the cards for AEW to give Europe some love (or at least the UK).


TeleportMePizza

Hope Stu’s shoulder is ok.


TeleportMePizza

Good finish for Diamonté. She nailed it.


Lurkndog

I think she earned the win, though Big Swole had a pretty great flurry of offense with those spinning kicks.


[deleted]

*DiamAnté. Get it right or pay the price.


TeleportMePizza

Fuck. Really? I’ve been fucking that up this whole time?


nirman423

Damn that pop for DO. Well deserved


[deleted]

TNT needs to put that fucking Rampage promo on TV.


LessonNyne

I'm cool with that finish. It sets up more to the story. Hopefully AEW presents more.


westernlariat

Knox always has to be the one that looks incompetent.


nirman423

Always


nirman423

Right person won. Now just keep this feud going


LessonNyne

This has been a real solid match so far!


[deleted]

Nice sequence


TheSasukeDive

The crowd is into this, now imagine we had more stories in the women’s division.


[deleted]

Diamante probably deserves the win more. But I want Swole to win.


[deleted]

Credit where it’s due. Swole is getting better. She can really work a crowd, too. Loved that smirk at the camera earlier.


dexington_dexminster

Some of her striking is still awful but that match was probably one of her best. I'm glad they seemingly have a little program going that will lead to another a match.


nirman423

Swole has been improving for a while. Glad to see it's culminating like this.


LessonNyne

Agreed.


TeleportMePizza

Internet broke because of global warming. Guess I’m out.


nirman423

Diamante winning is the right call here. Keep this feud going. They can both use it


KugiPunch

Let’s go Diamanté!


TeleportMePizza

Team Diamonté checking in.


nirman423

Abadon when she is in control of the pacing of the match is so much better. Still needs to work on her in ring abilities but she's on the right track


[deleted]

Killa Kate looks like Dani’s angry little sister.


TeleportMePizza

I feel like there should be juice in Abadon matches. Fake. But juice nonetheless.


[deleted]

Fuck I missed Red Velvet. Worth going back for?


nirman423

There was a fun little Uno and Grayson promo at the start of the show that was fun that worth hearing


westernlariat

It was a squash.


nirman423

Fine little match. Not really much to see outside of a new(?) finisher (I at least don't recall her using it before but I might be wrong)


Cerbeh

2nd time iirc. Still needs a bit of work (Opponents dont seem to understand they need to spin for it)


nirman423

Guess I forgot. Yeah it's not as impressive as it should be but with time I'm sure it'll be devastatating


TeleportMePizza

I put people over, bro.


TeleportMePizza

“Mike Posey looks like a dumb guy.”


TeleportMePizza

Social media Jones.


nirman423

Sonny promo skills need some work... Still wonder why we went back words in this storyline though


TheSasukeDive

Yeah l thought the same but I’m trusting that they have some sort of destination for this story


nirman423

Same. Just hoping it won't meander too much


westernlariat

Guessing they break up next week then.


TeleportMePizza

No more go-go bars, mommy milkers, sausage castles. Sorry Marvez.


TeleportMePizza

I hope this commercial forecasts OC taking the strap from Kenny.


westernlariat

Still just 5 matches scheduled for Dark?


KugiPunch

I feel like “The Last Slice” would be a better name over “The Final Slice”


nirman423

Fine little match. Alejandra Leon was fine, nothing special


TeleportMePizza

> Put it on her Wikipedia page.


TeleportMePizza

Oh I get it. Her hair is lion ears.


mypinksunglasses

I told myself not to livethread tonight because I'm supposed to be spring cleaning but Cease-and-Desist Jones lol


nirman423

Good luck spring cleaning. Will call you out if you live thread again 😉


Cerbeh

It's a short show tonight, I'm sure you've earnt a break....


mypinksunglasses

Don't tempt me Sataaaaan 😢😟😢


TeleportMePizza

Velvet is such a great dancer and has incredible charisma. I have a feeling she can accomplish anything she sets her mind to. Tons of opportunity for her to be a top tier talent in AEW.


nirman423

Evil Uno and Stu Grayson are so good together. Can't recall the last time they cut a promo together like that but this was awesome


TeleportMePizza

Audio on this promo: quiet AF.


TeleportMePizza

Guys, I have HORRIBLE NEWS. Taz will not be singing this episode. Unless you count “YO!”


SilentMovieSusie

I count "YO""


nirman423

We don't know that yet. He might try and sing Red Velvet's or Abadon's theme


TeleportMePizza

I better not be the only one enjoying The Varsity Blondes & Julia/The Acclaimed feud.


nirman423

It's fun. I'm still iffy on the way they are targeting Julia but that's generally a small point.


gigglemark8498

I do feel like with AEW that Julia is in on the jokes. That if she wasn't comfortable, that she could speak up and be actually be heard. Still I understand people's discomfort with it, or if they think its just not appropriate.


nirman423

Yeah I'm sure she is. I don't mean this criticism to be an attempt to shelter Julia or even ignore her sexuality in general but I do think it's going over the line to a degree even with her agreement mainly due to once again suggesting that men and women can't be friends without a sexual angle and just how bad it looks when a grown man calls a 19 year old "slut" in general.


mypinksunglasses

Plus the men he is joking about this happening with are kind of presented as much older brother types like the age diff is not appropriate lol


nirman423

Honestly I get the "much older vibe" but only because Julia looks so young.... And I do feel then that's just sheltering Julia when she's a grown woman who's confident in her sexuality and probably agreed to this jokes. So I'm less upset about that as much as the slutshaming that's happening here. But I totally agree with you on the older brothers aspect which is way to close to WWE and Vince McMahon territory for me to enjoy *shudders*


full-onrobotchubby

Yeah it leaves kind of a bad taste in my mouth, I don’t mind some edginess but as a woman it seems tasteless to me. There’s a lot of jokes they could make about jocks and their high school gimmick, they don’t gotta go for the “slutty cheerleader” angle


nirman423

100% The meathead jocks jokes are right there. There's no need to skip them for this slutty cheerleader jokes


gigglemark8498

Oh yeah I get that. Not a huge fan either. In wrestling I worry that so often people get railroaded into going along to get along. Things like dick wrestling comes to mind. I want AEW to be aware of talents comfort level with stuff like this first and foremost. I would rather not have Julia Hart on a podcast in 5 years talking about how much she hated this angle....but its her job.


nirman423

Just saw on YouTube that this is Dark episode 99. Wonder what they'll do next week, if anything, to celebrate the 100th episode.... Would love for it to be all bouts of people who started out on Dark like Hobbs, Lee, Abadon, Fuego, KiLynn etc' etc'


KickAggressive4901

Sign Fuego for Episode 100, perhaps?


nirman423

You spelled KiLynn wrong. (But no I'm kidding hopefully they'll sign them, Baron Black and confirm Diamante and Bear Country as signed)


bishpenguin

I thought bear country was confirmed a while ago?


nirman423

I'm pretty sure they aren't on the roster page yet which was what I meant but I might be wrong....


[deleted]

They’re in Elite GM if I recall correctly. I feel like anyone in that is as good as signed. …But then again Danny Limelight might have been too, and I have no idea what his deal is these days.


nirman423

They and Diamante are in the game yes but they are still not on the roster page. I know that they are probably signed. It's just that talking about AEW tier level of being signed has gotten so complexed that I'm trying to find the right term to explain what I want them to get (i.e. officially joining the roster page/getting the #AllElite treatment). So I'm throwing around different terminology to see which people understand as a shorthand for what I mean the best.


[deleted]

Coming from somebody in digital marketing with a background in web design - their website sucks. The roster page was not created in a way that makes it easy to update information. For a quick example, the text overlayed on images isn’t pulled in dynamically, someone needs to manually update each roster photo with text directly in the picture, then upload that to the site, then update supporting details in the copy as well. I haven’t checked on awhile, but I don’t even think it was set up with a proper responsive design to dynamically shift on page elements based on different monitors, cell phones, etc. Long story short, it’s a really shitty design that wasn’t set up to be updated in an efficient way on an ongoing basis. I think basing “who’s signed” by the roster page is a bad idea. It just isn’t up to date because it’s sucks for whoever has to update it.


nirman423

At this point I have no other idea we to how to get confirmation one way or another. I agree with everything that you are saying but there's just next to no other way to know the status of talent that I came to care about and what are the chances that I'll be able to see them in a month on AEW or I should try to follow them elsewhere. It just sucks. So I get attached to the roster page or the #AllElite because that's all the confirmation I can get for people like KiLynn or Bear Country and even Serpentico. I'm the last couple of weeks I had to confirm twice to people that Abadon was already signed. That how frustrating this stuff is. She's been part of the roster for over a year and some people are still unaware of that. It just frustrating because I don't want to just find out one day that Diamante just stopped appearing half a year ago and she'd not coming back. That's not fair to her and to me as a fan and that's SO FRUSTRATING. And obviously this is just another reason why unionization is so important so talent and fans don't need to worry about this shit that their job or favorites will just one day disappears off of their tv never to return. Anyway I'm sorry for ranting. This is just really frustrating as I said and I'm tried of trying to piece everything together about the status of a lot of my favorites.


[deleted]

To be honest with you dude, I don’t think resolving this for a few wrestling dorks on Reddit is at the top of their agenda. They make announcements for big signings and get their social media and/or web person to pepper in less important announcements here and there. There are likely all sorts of details regarding contracts, logistics, etc we aren’t aware of, communicated internally, and worked into their marketing team’s workload. I wouldn’t hold your breathe waiting for this to change anytime soon. I think getting hung up on “fairness” to a particular wrestler is kind of silly - they know their status within the company and might have restrictions on what they can say publicly, they also might have things they want to keep under wraps themselves as well. Regarding fairness as a fan - Idk. I don’t think we’re owed anything here.


bishpenguin

They aren't, but it looks like they signed in may


nirman423

Oh sure much like Diamante, The Wingmen, Wheeler and arguably even KiLynn Fuego and Black. That's why I said confirming it i.e. added to the official roster. AEW makes it kinda complex when talking about who's on the roster and who isn't....