AEW All Elite Wrestling #8: Grabbing the Brass Ring of Honor

[GKJ]

Tony probably can’t strip them of their titles because it’s in their contracts. He already took away the duties that came with them.

 

[mrmovies779]

Looks like the inmates are running the asylum. Tony needs to grow a set of balls

 

[Twisted Sinister]

This is why nothing about this is a positive.

You can't successfully do business when things have escalated this badly. If Tony nipped this in the bud weeks ago it would be a different story, but it got out of control

I think you got to suspend The Elite and if possible remove their EVP titles. Steel and Punk should be fired.

Has to be a firm statement this shit won't be tolerated.

Think firing Punk when people know the Bucks were skeezy will do more harm than good. For one, he's their biggest draw. For another, they might lose another chunk of their hardcore fanbase if the Bucks get another pass on causing a big star to leave (See Rhodes, Cody).

Everyone needs to be put in their place and all the backroom dealings with dirtsheets and politics need to end. The place needs to be run more like a business... More like WWE in that regard, unfortunately.

 

[CDJ]

I’m sure it is, it is All Friends Wrestling after all

 

[Emperoreddy]

Think firing Punk when people know the Bucks were skeezy will do more harm than good. For one, he's their biggest draw. For another, they might lose another chunk of their hardcore fanbase if the Bucks get another pass on causing a big star to leave (See Rhodes, Cody).

Everyone needs to be put in their place and all the backroom dealings with dirtsheets and politics need to end. The place needs to be run more like a business... More like WWE in that regard, unfortunately.

Punk massively overstepped at that press conference and made Tony look like a complete idiot and you got the fight on top of it. That was the inciting incident otherwise they wouldn't have been any fight.

 

[ShelbyZ]

At this point, it isn't even worth the risk having CM Punk live on TV.

He comes back and in the first chance he gets on the mic he can't wait to settle the score with Hangman over something Page said in a promo and interview months ago that like 99% of wrestling fans couldn't remember. Then in the media scrum he loses his mind over one of the journalists possibly having ties to Colt Cabana.

We know how some wrestling crowds can get. What is Punk going to do if a "Colt Cabana" chant gets started or he sees a sign that says something about him while he's out there and will Ace Steel be able to gather enough chairs to throw at the participants?

 

[TheBeastCoast]

At this point, it isn't even worth the risk having CM Punk live on TV.

He comes back and in the first chance he gets on the mic he can't wait to settle the score with Hangman over something Page said in a promo and interview months ago that like 99% of wrestling fans couldn't remember. Then in the media scrum he loses his mind over one of the journalists possibly having ties to Colt Cabana.

We know how some wrestling crowds can get. What is Punk going to do if a "Colt Cabana" chant gets started or he sees a sign that says something about him while he's out there and will Ace Steel be able to gather enough chairs to throw at the participants?

We saw what he will do last week in Chicago right before his Rocky babyface of all babyface promo....call the fan a fat virgin lol such a good guy move!

 

[Emperoreddy]

Updated arena graphic. Punk and Kenny were taken off.

 

[CDJ]

pretty clear that they made Cody sign NDA’s because whatever he would say would make the EVP’s look like trashbags

 

[Soldier13Fox]

I'm back in the "work" camp. Wasn't it just a few weeks ago TK was dropping "big things coming?" Can't think of anything bigger than this. I know a lot of people thinks this is bad for everyone involved.... but Holy hell, I can't wait for dynamite tomorrow. This is an epic Punk heel turn. And they have legitimate interest and heat. Book it. If it's not a work, then they all need to get on the same page and make it one. There's money to be made here and they are, afterall, professionals. Still expect a 'firing" and "suspension" tomorrow though.

 

[GKJ]

I'm back in the "work" camp. Wasn't it just a few weeks ago TK was dropping "big things coming?" Can't think of anything bigger than this. I know a lot of people thinks this is bad for everyone involved.... but Holy hell, I can't wait for dynamite tomorrow. This is an epic Punk heel turn. And they have legitimate interest and heat. Book it. If it's not a work, then they all need to get on the same page and make it one. There's money to be made here and they are, afterall, professionals. Still expect a 'firing" and "suspension" tomorrow though.

It’s not a work.

 

[BostonBob]

Updated arena graphic. Punk and Kenny were taken off. View attachment 582190

A couple of other changes were made - Christian and Thunder Rosa were added while Toni Storm was removed.

 

[Troublesome 85]

Just have Hangman and MJF feud for the title. Moxley and Punk are both cringe

 

[Soldier13Fox]

It’s not a work.

We'll see. I've been wrong many times before. Possible i am here too. But it's perfect. Playing to Punks known image of being toxic little drama queen. Just happening to have a camera angle of "security" running towards some unknown situation. Jericho telling TK the cops had to be called and shit went down ... in whisper, but barely audible with headphones into a hot mic. The fact that they left that press scrum on YouTube from minute 1 even though it was a train wreck from minute 1.5. Dirt sheets getting leaks non stop. No official word from AEW until, presumably, tomorrow on their flagship show. It's elaborate, I'll give it that. But if I'm right, I think it's amazing. We shall see though!

Edit. And if it's not a work, man ... TK needs to grow a pair. I can't imagine any boss, even a weak one, letting one employee steam roll another like that and just make weird faces.

 

[hockey20000]

Just have Hangman and MJF feud for the title. Moxley and Punk are both cringe

moxley is awesome just needs heel turn

 

[Soldier13Fox]

moxley is awesome just needs heel turn

Yeah, I've come around on Mox. I don't find his stuff in ring to be anything to write home about. But he's fun, and he has had a great run.

 

[Grackle Party]

Does AEW pop a huge rating tomorrow? Nothing announced officially about it. Seems pretty strategic

 

[hockey20000]

Yeah, I've come around on Mox. I don't find his stuff in ring to be anything to write home about. But he's fun, and he has had a great run.

promos are great inring hes still a solid B wrestler and promo makes up for it.

 

[Troublesome 85]

After checking out All Out I can say a meh ppv. Jade Squash and Hobbs fast win were meh. Was looking forward to Cage and Jungle boy but was disappointed. Trios match was probably my favorite match then Danielson and Jericho.

Imma Jade fan but that feud with Athena was getting real stale.

Also liked Acclaimed vs Swerve n Lee

Now Im watching WWE cuz my buddy said to check out Summerslam and Castle whatever

Boring so far

 

[Soldier13Fox]

Now Im watching WWE cuz my buddy said to check out Summerslam and Castle whatever

Boring so far

I've been trying as well and just can't get any traction with it unless Kevin Owens is on screen. He might be the only thing I miss from WWE

 

[hockey20000]

I've been trying as well and just can't get any traction with it unless Kevin Owens is on screen. He might be the only thing I miss from WWE

kevin ownes booking last 3 weeks or so has been awesome tbh.

 

[Soldier13Fox]

kevin ownes booking last 3 weeks or so has been awesome tbh.

Completely agree, he's fantastic

 

[Troublesome 85]

I've been trying as well and just can't get any traction with it unless Kevin Owens is on screen. He might be the only thing I miss from WWE

Unless Styles Owens Rood or Becky Belair IDC

I havent watched WWE in so long I was like where is JR and the King?

I love that Becky and Jade are good role models for girls like my daughters.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Now fightful saying the Bucks kicked Punk's door down to get in and fight him.

 

[hockey20000]

Now fightful saying the Bucks kicked Punk's door down to get in and fight him.

would make sense why he threw the first punch if his door was kicked in tbh lol