AEW - All Elite Wrestling (*Spoilers for Latest Show*)

Sting in 2020 is just a very “Meh” move from AEW. Reminds me of TNA signing any named star. (Sting obviously was the exception in TNA as he wasn’t ex WWE


The Omega, Callis/impact wrestling angle is brilliant and well done AEW.

Wonder how TNT feel that the huge follow up promo is on a rival tv station tho

A big night for AEW and for most part they really delivered.

The Battle Royal was very well booked in my opinion, particularly the sequence with Jungle Boy and Sammy. Lots going on with Page/Hardy/Dark Order, Sky/Spears, MJF/Sammy, Miro/OC. Would have rathered Jungle Boy v MJF but Im ok with OC too and it makes no surprise that OC got the nod. Jungle Boy is just my boy right now and the perfect underdog. Miro had a good showing and in turn, some rehab for his character. An entertaining and creative opener.

Jericho v Kaz was ok, Im kinda over Jericho in AEW. Bar his entrance, hes going stale and I do not wanna see him in competition. Kaz is in great shape but he couldnt drag Jericho to a decent match, though he tried. Too many resthold's early on killed any chance this match had, though I did feel the Flux Capacitor on Jericho was impressive it wasn't enough to get me into this match. I did like the towel antics though which do add to the story. Jake Hager in his Arthur Daly coat was a funny sight though.

Bucks interview gave a nice heel vibe, but the Acclaimed strolled in as heels so I wish The Bucks would pick a side. The Acclaimed are a good team but their promo sucked.

Baker vs Legit was fine, Im a huge fan of Baker as a character and she hits it out of the park each time, but shes needs work in the ring. I dont think shes sloppy, but I do feel shes nearlyt too slow in transitions and over cautious when giving offence. That said this match was one of her better showings and Leyla gave a good account of herself. Rosa running in was fine and I hope Rosa come sout on top at the end as Id love to see her and the champ eventually lock up after she beats Baker, though I feel Baker might be go over considering how good of a character she has.

The Cody/Allin vs Team Taz match was good. I like everyone in this match, Allin, Starks and Hobbs all appear to have bright futures..... esp liking Starks as he has an attitude and charisma thats off the charts, reminds me of a modern day Gorgeous Gino. Hobbs wearing Taz colours is a nice touch. A decent tag match that progressed the story. Taz has been a gem for AEW. Never liked him in TNA, but he has really found his groove as a Bobby Heenan type manager with more backbone. Him being the mouthpiece for Hobbs and Cage is a wise choice.

Was surprised to see Sting and was I am in two minds. Oh one side it was a cool moment, one the other I was thinking "do I really wanna see Sting in AEW on a multi year performers contract". I dunno how much he can go in 2020, but I will reserve judgment for how he was used. A one off match would be fine but anything more..... I dunno.

And the Main Event. Before it started the time remaining indictated that we are getting a long, big fight. I was already hyped for it and the entrances and intros gave it that big fight feel even more. Genuinely didnt know which way this could go and plenty of scenarios went through my head, which is exactly where you wanna be as you settle in to watch a big top of the card fight. Arguably the biggest match in AEW yet.

Side nit-pick, I hate Mox's ring gear.... preferred him in the short tights.

Loved Mox's swagger early on and the match was good, nothing spectacular until Mox hit his finisher an grabbed the chairs. Wouldnt it have made more sense for Mox to pin him and then grab the chairs. Why risk the title and your undefeated streak?

After that, the match picked up and it really hit its stride. I could watch Kennys snap suplexs all day. Omega going dirty was welcome and him having to resort to using a weapon works well. The cross promotion stuff with Impact .... I dunno..... while Impact has done well in recent years to get the stink of Dixie Carter, Im not too keen on AEW crossing over to this extent. I guess I will wait and see, but Im not too encouraged as I feel the days of invasions and fed warfare are well past their sell by date.

Overall though a very good show and really enjoyed most of the main event.

Lithium93_ wrote: »

After that ending with Kenny & Don Callis, and the find out on Tuesday.

All around bloody good show.

I am very curious to see the numbers bump Impact will surely get. Its win-win for Anthem and the rub surely will do them wonders.

It always depends on what the relationship in between the two companies.

I wonder will we see wrestlers switch sides ala WWE's invasion. Sting, Kingston, Hardy... all former Impact guys.

Lithium93_ wrote: »

Bigger picture; it's win win all around and shows that AEW & by extension Tony & TNT are willing to extend a branch and form an alliance of sorts between the other wrestling companies. As Impact have a working relationship with ROH, who have one with NJPW, AEW sort of have with Corgan's NWA.

And perhaps a stupid question, but what's the connection (if any) between Don Callis & Kenny Omega? Other than them being Canadians of course.

Its too early to say its a win for AEW. Did they need the association with Impact.... Id say no, but only time will tell if it's a success. Its started off one the right foot as its certainly created a buzz and they have me curious to see how it pays off.

Having a working relationship with a company is one thing, an invasion us vs them angle on a big scale.... its too early to tell how it will go. Its off to a good start though.

The Nal wrote: »

HHH was supposed to have a match with the Rock the following Mania so he had to win the one previous to look strong etc.

What are the chances of Taker ending up in AEW and having a match with Sting?

Never say never.

Never

Lithium93_ wrote: »

Clearly keeping a secret/surprise under wraps isn't a lost art in professional wrestling after all.

Edge showed that.

Nothing in wrestling is original. Rebooting one of the great angles from nearly 50 years ago is the way to do it.

https://twitter.com/TheDonCallis/status/1334536244743852032?s=20

Okay the Sting surprise got me. Didn't see it coming, though not sure what I expect from it.

I missed the rules for the battle royal so was confused when the music hit after Wardlow was eliminated. the strange thing about their battle royals is their raised entrance means only 3 sides allow things like skinning the cat. What happens if they land on the apron but their heels hit the platform. Are they eliminated.

As for the main event, what was Moxley thinking with the chairs? Hope someone addresses it with him. He didn't just lose the title to Omega, he lost it to another company in a way. So we should be getting Cody and Tony mad at him. Though Tony looked to be smiling as Don and Kenny passed him.
I'm curious how Impact's working now. Don't think they're live and they used to record multiple episodes in advance. I guess they could do what needs to be done for this and just insert it where they want.
So that'll be 3 world titles on Impact, if Moose is to be believed.
Was trying to think who would be good to see on AEW and I think Jordynne Grace would fit in.
Su Young vs Abaddon.

Did anything happen with Kingston since he came out after the match?

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Even doing business with Impact lots guessed and hoped something might happen however I don't think anyone would have expected what happened last night.

If you were to tell me they were working together, I would have expected a lower level working arrangement. Like Sami vs Mox or MCMG vs The Bucks in challenge matches rather than a full blown angle.

Im surprised and curious to see where its going, though I do dislike invasion angles personally. But sure if anyone is capable of doing it right Its AEW.

I may have said before but the one problem with cross promotional stuff like this is keeping up. I know it's to put eyes on the other promotion but take for example the NWA women's title. It has been defended on AEW shows. Now the new AEW champion is going to explain his reasons on Impact.
Does part of the deal involve airing footage from the other promotions. Like if I don't watch Impact next week, will they have clips of it on Dynamite?
Going back to the NWA title, Thunder Rosa fought Shida on AEW, she then lost the title to Serena Deeb around the time Deeb signed for AEW, I believe, so now Deeb is suddenly a champion on AEW and we didn't see that happen.
I know there are others who hold titles but they aren't currently recognised on AEW television. As well as holding multiple titles from different promotions in the indies.

J. Marston wrote: »

Does anyone actually want to see broken down 55 year old Taker versus an equally broken down 61 year old Sting?

They might be able to do a cinematic match but a regular in-ring singles match would be a pitiful sight.

I don’t want to see Sting full stop in the ring ever again. He was passé in his WWE run, booking and initial debut aside. I love AEW but this does zero for me. Don’t love it, don’t like it, just meh. Unless Sting is gonna be kayfabe coaching Darby or something then it holds no interest for me and even at that I wouldn’t care all that much.

Agree on the Battle Royal, the last man standing should be the winner. They (not AEW but wrestling in general) yet again went with the eliminated but not eliminated angle again. If you leave the ring through middle or bottom rope, you should have a ten count to get back in or else you’re counted out and eliminated. Enough refs are there for that.

Really liked Leyla Hirsh vs Britt Baker. Kaz vs Jericho was fine. The main event was fine and the ending gets the curiosity level up but I don’t feel the execution of it was all that great.

All in all I’m a little underwhelmed following the show but I’m mad excited to tune in next week. Funny how it goes sometimes.

Agent Coulson wrote: »

AEW 913k ranked 2nd most watched show of the night.

NXT 658k ranked 40th most watched show of the night.

Considering AEW got a milliom in Sept, Id say they were expecting more, esp when NXT didnt counter book.