GKJ
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This building has a very minor league feel to it. Not sure that’s good for a promotion that doesn’t think they are one.
It sounds like they got paaaaaiiiid for doing this...This building has a very minor league feel to it. Not sure that’s good for a promotion that doesn’t think they are one.
Those who come from Japan know in the US, they only have to play the hits to be over. He is also an obvious heel so he should only be doing so much.Possibly unpopular opinion, I think Okada's wrestling style doesn't pop as much in AEW, my understanding is he was considered more of an in ring psychology genius than being the best at any of striking, flying or submission, and AEW seems built around the flashy moves. But he has been better than you'd expect in terms of the personality/comedy which is in some ways is actually more useful to them.
Are they contractually obligated to run that show live? They have to be taking a bath on Saturdays with how low the attendance has been. No way they are making money on the gate.I'd stick with small arenas for Collision permanently. It can make it stand out more compared to Dynamite and Rampage.
Bucks vs. Kenny/Hangman was great, but I think you'd have to be a deep fan to really fully appreciate it. I wasn't an AEW fan back then so when I watched highlights of it on YT, I picked up on all the little details from comments left by people on YT and Reddit.
Iron man match was fantastic, but I'm not sitting someone new to AEW/wrestling down for 60+ minutes for a match, same goes for MJF/Ospreay.
If they're an old wrestling fan that liked Sting, absolutely. Britt/Thunder Rosa would definitely tickle to hardcore itch to anyone who'd want it.
I'd probably show someone the Full Gear match between the Elite and Death Triangle. Very impressive displays of athleticism. Darby/MJF opener at another Full Gear is a great one too. Just about any of Ospreay's 15-20 minute TV matches, maybe the one against Fletcher in particular. Orange Cassidy vs. Pac could be a good one too.
If they wanted to sit a little longer, Kenny/Danielson and Ospreay/Danielson are good ones too although they would be close to the 30 minute mark.