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[Ry009]

Ok folks. This thread has seen some heated and divisive chat that is taking discussion away from the week to week product. Going forward any WWE vs AEW related discussion should take place here. Examples of this are obviously the CM Punk, Ospreay and Triple H type stuff.

Hot Topic : Tribalism in Wrestling

Rightio folks. Going to trial this as a way for people to express their opinions on the more divisive topics in wrestling in a more controlled environment. The last few years has seen the rise of toxicity in the IWC reach fever pitch, and personally think this board has a great group of...

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[Gak Attack]

Despite Copeland putting the reasons for his decision very well by God haven't the cretins come out to attack him. I was reading the Instagram comments as thought they were likely to be less unhinged than the types on Twitter but no they have not taken it well.

As someone who has watched most companies I just cannot understand those that defend a wrestling company like a religion, why just not enjoy different shows or ignore it? That being said I do get a chuckle out of some of the moronic takes both ways. The big one with this switch is the WWE zealots pushing that AEW is for washed up old blokes, which given what they often do for big ppv is hilarious.

 

[ThaMuffinMan]

Who could foresee that fans of a company that has pandered primarily to children the last 10+ years would have the mental capacity of children themselves

 

[Cleavy]

the clip of Edge's AEW debut has had over 3 million views in the last 24 hours.

 

[Ry009]

What the company desperately needs a clear breakout star to drive business to the next level. Having six man matches on the undercard or not means nothing.

The biggest mistake AEW could make is to try to be too much like WWE. WWE has already conquered that part of the market. AEW needs to present itself as an alternative, not an imitator.

They don't need another breakout star at all, because - like you said they are a profitable company. They have a very large and healthy fan base now.

There's a lot of stuff they do I don't like, but there is a heap I do, and stuff that is different to WWE, hence why I watch it. AEW is already the alternative.

AEW is fine, AEW is healthy there is no need to change it from what it is. They don't need to be financially bigger than WWE, they just need be a healthy long term viable alternative to them. Fans and talent win.

Who could foresee that fans of a company that has pandered primarily to children the last 10+ years would have the mental capacity of children themselves

Hang on, let's ease up on the tribal stuff. I consider myself a lifelong WWE fan, I have ink that borrows from the star on Edge's WWE Rated R logo, and I couldn't be happier for him. The alternative was him likely retiring.

Mind numbing tribalism isn't held just by WWE fans.

 

[Ry009]

Heart warming to see this.

 

[Shaxx Attaxx]

They don't need another breakout star at all, because - like you said they are a profitable company. They have a very large and healthy fan base now.

There's a lot of stuff they do I don't like, but there is a heap I do, and stuff that is different to WWE, hence why I watch it. AEW is already the alternative.

AEW is fine, AEW is healthy there is no need to change it from what it is. They don't need to be financially bigger than WWE, they just need be a healthy long term viable alternative to them. Fans and talent win.



Hang on, let's ease up on the tribal stuff. I consider myself a lifelong WWE fan, I have ink that borrows from the star on Edge's WWE Rated R logo, and I couldn't be happier for him. The alternative was him likely retiring.

Mind numbing tribalism isn't held just by WWE fans.

True. Although I do see a lot of AEW death riding which makes 0 sense to me.

 

[ThaMuffinMan]

Hang on, let's ease up on the tribal stuff. I consider myself a lifelong WWE fan, I have ink that borrows from the star on Edge's WWE Rated R logo, and I couldn't be happier for him. The alternative was him likely retiring.

Mind numbing tribalism isn't held just by WWE fans.

I was refering to the people abusing him on social media or burning his merch, I coulda been a bit less general but the fact that you aren't either of those means I wasn't crapping on you/fans like you.

Another tidbit I hadn't seen mentioned was that the "You think you know him" is apparantly Beth Phoenix's voice so that makes it a bit more special, It sounded a bit awkward at first but I've already gotten used to it re-watching the debut a number of times

 

[Cleavy]

hard to fault the logic...

 

[RossFC]

hard to fault the logic...

Predicting that NXT with Cena and Rhodes in their normal slot will beat AEW Tuesday Dynamite like 800k to 600k or something.

 

[nobbyiscool]

I don’t know that you can say that Christian…

 

[MadMundy]

Next week is a good week for wrestling fans, NXT and AEW with two massive shows on the same day, we will be seated for both.

 

[Ry009]

Very good week for wrestling. Feels like a lot of positive energy in both companies with solid shows the last few weeks and a great PPV.

BCG tied with Judgement Day for best group at the moment. Segment with MJF was really good.

Good to see Wardlow and Hobbs back as well. Best use of Wardlow too.

 

[mickelboy182]

Toni's new gimmick has been great so far. The 2 hours flew by.

Next week's card is PPV quality.

 

[RossFC]

Added to Rampage:


Added to Collision:


Added to Tuesday Dynamite:

 

[RossFC]

 

[Ry009]

Holy s**t, they didn't even bleep it on Kayo.

Love Christian haha.

The Roddy stuff is cheesy and goofy and not the sorta stuff I'm into anymore, but Roddy plays it so genuine - it's hilarious. I almost hope they go a different route and have Roddy stable up with Cole and MJF.

 

[MadMundy]

I don't think I'll ever be a fan of Roderick Strong, but I will give the man credit for trying something different and at least attempting to give himself a character.

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

Wardlow looks sick and ill. What happened to him?

 

[Quivorir]

Never cared for Christian in my life until his last 6 months or so. Incredible. Can't wait for an E&C reunion.

 

[mickelboy182]

Never cared for Christian in my life until his last 6 months or so. Incredible. Can't wait for an E&C reunion.

His heel run has been absolute top shelf, hoping they turn Edge before too long.

 

[Cleavy]

Christian reminds me of Sam Eagle

 

[Blackhawk42]

Huge mark out moment with E&C in the ring together, then Fite cuts the feed before the hug. I go to investigate and end up having the incredibly unexpected and hilarious 'Go F yourself' spoilt.

Disappointing. But what a segment!

Thankfully they kept it in on Kayo

 

[Lensen]

Hows Edge telling Schiavone he was the voice of his childhood whilst looking about 20 years older than Tony

 

[mickelboy182]

Huge mark out moment with E&C in the ring together, then Fite cuts the feed before the hug. I go to investigate and end up having the incredibly unexpected and hilarious 'Go F yourself' spoilt.

Disappointing. But what a segment!

Thankfully they kept it in on Kayo

Yeah Fite cuts at 2 hours by some kind of automated process, so if there's an overrun you're stuffed. Pretty annoying.

 

[Interceptor]

Toni Storm: "T**ty slap!"

She's killing it at the moment with her "timeless" gimmick.