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AEW All Elite Wrestling #9: Mox Aggressor Brings the Blood
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Ehh, they're absolutely gonna run a program with Christian, and you'd assume they want singles programs with Kenny, MJF, and Ospreay just off the top of my head. (Try not to drop him on his neck, Will)
And then you likely have a tag run with Christian and programs with the Hardly Boys, (That's not a typo, if you don't listen to Cornette...) FTR, the Gunns, and maybe The Acclaimed.
Unless he plans on working a lot and for a long time, probably not much time for a disappointing match with Sting.
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Unless he signed for 3 years OR they plan very short programs for each of the people mentioned, I doubt they get to do all that.
mrmovies779
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This whole thing kinda makes MJF more interesting, to me.
I'd assume AEW will offer more guaranteed money to MJF. Not because WWE can't match or better them, but because of the contract structures of both companies. Moxley makes $6M, and it's hard to argue that Max hasn't established himself as as much if not more of a draw. WWE would shoot themselves in the foot paying MJF $5M+, simply because of what their established stars currently make.
BUT, does WWE feel they need to make a loud response to Edge going to AEW and one up them by snagging their biggest star?
I honestly think it's a better move for Max to take less guaranteed money and go to WWE regardless, but a lot of people have a hard time seeing past the initial dollar sign to the potential for much more money.
I'd assume AEW will offer more guaranteed money to MJF. Not because WWE can't match or better them, but because of the contract structures of both companies. Moxley makes $6M, and it's hard to argue that Max hasn't established himself as as much if not more of a draw. WWE would shoot themselves in the foot paying MJF $5M+, simply because of what their established stars currently make.
BUT, does WWE feel they need to make a loud response to Edge going to AEW and one up them by snagging their biggest star?
I honestly think it's a better move for Max to take less guaranteed money and go to WWE regardless, but a lot of people have a hard time seeing past the initial dollar sign to the potential for much more money.
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I mean, Tony doesn't really seem all that great at long term booking. His big flaw is that he pretty much just sets up guy vs. guy for whatever fantasy match is on his mind at that PPV, then does a half ass build for it.
I think the outlier rivalries are probably thanks to talent getting involved in the creative process.
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To me Cody woulda been great in aew as a heel but seemed like he wanted to be the hero so bad.
As for wwe Cody and feel like he’s already dried out with the fans…. But ya Brandi is awful and glad we kept her away
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I think Jade was their response and is a pretty goos one. Is young, willing to learn and is unique with superstar potential.
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I think she's got all the potential in the world, but you're arguing a guy that is essentially a modern day wrestling legend versus a promising "Prospect".
In wrestling? It absolutely is. Consider that Trish was just in a long term program in her late 40s. It may have been booked like shit, but she can still go in the ring. And while she obviously takes care of herself and is heavily involved in the yoga world, she's not nearly the athlete Jade is.
Most of these people that actually take care of themselves and aren't completely reckless can go into their mid to late 40s. Might be a little different with women just because of pregnancies and how involved they want to be in family life. (I realize we've largely moved past the traditional stay-at-home Mom role, but there's a difference between a Mom working a 9-5 and a Mom traveling on the road 300 days a year)
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That is if you are going with the assumption he is actually a free agent at the end of the year. Which I mean I would be shocked if he actually is.
Yeah, it's pretty young for scripted fighting where your "opponent" is actually your teammate.
Most wrestlers should easily be able to wrestle into their 40s.
Yes and no. Even as scripted "Fighters" these people end up with way more wear and tear than the average baseball/basketball/soccer player.
But the average baseball/basketball/soccer player can't go past 40 because it's actual competition. Whereas wrestlers are out there to make each other and themselves look good, even if they are past their physical/athletic prime.
It's not really "Over" until you're absolute dead weight. Think Roman trying to pick up Undertaker and getting absolutely sandbagged. That was about the point where anybody who was still hoping for more finally realized, "I don't want to see any more of this. I don't want to remember this guy this way."
Whether it's at the end of the year or in a year or two doesn't really matter. He strikes me as the type of guy who is smart enough to not lock himself into a 5 year deal unless it's insane money.
And we certainly know it's not anything more than $6M (I doubt it's anywhere near that right now) because Moxley has a Favored Nations Clause on his contract, so we'd know based on his.
True. Tony paces things too far to a fault sometimes. Christian has been on roster for how long? Still hasn't crossed paths with Hangman, MJF, Jericho, Moxley, etc. for older guys who can still go but have a shelf life, there isn't a lot of time left.
The tier 1 priorities for Edge are probably Christian (fighting against and teaming with), Bucks, FTR, Omega, and Moxley.
Maybe with more PPVs now things will accelerate.
I do have my doubts Edge is actually gonna put AEW guys over. He always talks a big gamea bout it but rarely does it. His last WWE run he won every single feud except Roman. I don't think he particularly helped anybody. I guess Judgement Day because it was his initial idea, but he didn't make it what it became. They got over on their own; that is a credit to them.
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Yeah, Tony would be a total idiot if he did not sort out the contract situation before doing this current program/run with the belt.
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WWE would ruin MJF and take away his creative freedom. They'd feed him trash speeches and turn him into another Austin Theory. MJF would find a way to get himself over but I feel he'd still be better as an AEW product.
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Christians entire presser was f***ing hilarious honestly. Guy does anything at this point and it is must watch.
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I meant in regards to a trade Jada is younger than Edge. WWE traded a bonafide hall of famer and someone who still has plenty to give for another potential superstar
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Just watched Edge's debut and my favorite part is that he did not get his hands on Christian.
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Have they ever wrestled as opponents? I honestly don't remember.
I think they'll save Edge vs Christian for a huge PPV event. AEW seems to be pumping them out pretty regularly right now instead of quarterly like in their previous years.
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