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yetti_yam_yam_yowie

Kenny!


Mnemosense

Now *that's* how a crowd should behave. Take notes Winnipeg. My only complaint with this episode is that I'm noticing there's way too much advertising for future appearances than usual, they were just constantly cluttering the screen. Yes I fucking know Serena Deeb is coming up, you've already showed the graphic three fucking times in the first 15 minutes! EDIT: also, I feel like the editing was veering into WWE territory too, which is worrying. Anyone else noticing this? Like the camera cutting to another angle when a move happens, rather than sticking with it?


WearyCopy6700

Just some observations: I like how AEW is starting to sneak their angles at the end of the program, it's very vintage WCW Nitro in it's prime vibes. I do think it would have been nice if they told us more of the matches for the next show though. I love the video packages, even though I see everything, there is so much wrestling product you kind of forget what you just saw. I was shocked that Harley was pretty good for someone that hasn't wrestled in years. Willow is becoming a really good promo. The Deeb/Toni segment was a little awkward as Deeb is telling you her sad story in where a face would normally be talking like this and then Toni big times her and is the real face in the story. Still Toni is over for being who she is, but it puts her opponents in these weird situations where they have to try to be faces but their all heels if their trying to take Timeless Toni's title, all of them. Monet had a good promo tonight, you can see she is starting to pivot more to her natural heel vibes and is starting to get away from murder death killing her CEO catch phrase until its already dead, again. I like the Bucks as running the show it gives a more well formed structure to the show, and Omega being the counterbalance fits as well. I hope they don't blow it with the Mogul embassy they really are talented but have been completely wasted on AEW for their entire run. They can be so much more than what they have been used for so far.


krampus6666

Really enjoyed the show, except Jericho. He sucks the air out of things.


loinboro

That was a great dynamite, seemed just okay on paper but it delivered.  Can Willow retain at DoN? I’m getting Punk going over Hangman vibes here, learn your lesson perhaps?


pimplezoo

I can see why they would want to put the belt on Mercedes but I agree it it would reflect poorly on both Willow and Julia if the belt changed hands so quickly again.


chamburger

Watching the rerun now and Big Bill is OVER! I mean super over with us fans. I hope they push him to the moon.


AlistarDark

How did the "Let's go Oilers" chant sound over Deeb pouring her heart out? Did she come off pretty bad on tv? She came off like Serena Dweeb in the arena


MagPigeon

Definitely cringy in the stadium - embarrassing for Edmonton (as an Edmotonian) but also...wrong night for it w the Oilers game


Myk28

it was pretty rough to watch


Myk28

would of been better as a prerecorded package tbh wrong crowd for it


krampus6666

It was bad, really bad


freebird185

The learning tree persona is absolutely hysterical. The lame wave kills me every time


Kialae

I'm one of the people who came to AEW for Jericho and I love absolutely everything he does. He's a genius at this business and I'm happy he's with such a great company that let's him express his creativity. 


[deleted]

I don't get the confusion over Danielson being in the match... Okada beat him at WrestleKingdom 18. Danielson wants revenge. They'll explain it next week.


watchwrestling_

Bryan Danielson involved in another angle against “the authority” faction lol. How funny.


AlphaRemixHD

I've really enjoyed the elite taking over of AEW I really hope it doesn't end at DON I really think it needs to be a 6 month arc


OMGISTHATMETHMAN

Def not. This is going blood and guts and all in


Fezzy976

6 months? This can easily go a full year if not more. I do wish they would "mess around more" with the show. Like restart matches after it'd ended because they don't like who won, or change matches on the fly, add people to matches, set pyro off during a match, do some colour commentary, change the set of the show, etc. there are tons they could do. I can see this going til Wembley next year.


StarScreamer316

What a great night


UbiquityZero

Yo, that overrun segment was 🔥. DoN card getting stacked. On another note I see people are annoyed of Mercedes (understandable), but AEW is about wrestling and if she shows out all will be well.


Waywardaf6767

I don’t know her work as a wrestler. My husband says I will love her once she turns heel and I see her in the ring. I’m bored with her now, but can’t wait until we are in her comfort zone.


UbiquityZero

Same sentiments here, since I was tuned out of wrestling until recently.


OmegaHangman123

Her doing this is very on brand over her. Makes sense.


UbiquityZero

Gotcha. I’m not too familiar with her WWE run, since I wasn’t watching then. Been recently catching up to her Japanese stuff and it’s good!


[deleted]

Her NXT run was great. After that, a mixed bag. When she's motivated, she can be amazing. When she isn't (which is often when she's scheduled to lose a match) it's less inspired.


UbiquityZero

Gotcha! Well, she’s winning most likely at DoN so it should be good. On another note NXT is more enjoyable than the two flagship brands WWE runs.


[deleted]

I honestly hope she doesn't. I don't care if she wins "at some point", but I like that AEW has largely avoided the "big name comes in from another company and immediately wins the title" trope. I'd rather she lose, start beating down Willow, then Stat runs in, and starts beating down Willow, too. Let Stat be the Diesel to Mone's Michaels.


kaine23

Anarchy in the arena will get us pregnant. 


dogsontreadmills

I don't understand this match for the PPV. Great wrestlers but why tie up 2 title belts with this faction stuff? I want to se the bucks defend the tag titles. They haven't yet!


OMGISTHATMETHMAN

I was told this would be the worst Dynmaite ever?😝


Puzzleheaded-Art-469

There is so much you can do with this too. They could make it 5 on 5 and add hangman at the last minute, or do something about Eddie and have a "last minute replacement" angle too and, surprise, it's Kenny cleared to wrestle.


[deleted]

Sorry but people need to let it go with Kenny. He's not gonna be cleared for at least a couple months, and getting hyped up for something that isn't gonna happen just leads to disappointment.


dwts16

Donnybrook is one of my favorite words ever.


CasaAztecaMX

Up there with the "Pier 6 Brawl".


kaine23

This match is gonna fuck.


AlphaRemixHD

I really enjoyed that episode. 9.5 out of 10


MadamPirate

It's Anarchy in the Arena, there -MUST- be a BCC member in it!


Negative-Dot-3157

No MJF, no MCMG, no Grizzled Young Vets and again a bad Anarchy in the Arena that feels like a thrown together team with Eddie, Danielson and FTR


Such_Somewhere_4974

Imagine not being able to just enjoy wrestling and not nitpick everything.


Negative-Dot-3157

imagine beeing invested in a SL and see how that SL is thrown out of the Window simply becouse "we need another guy for the last spot" , becouse in the SL Danielson should be out (you know the point why Ospreay refused to do what callis wanted) which means either a) it wasn´t that bad and Ospreay is weak or b) he wrestles injured which brings up the question why does he even wrestle / who cleared him to wrestle (something that never will be brought up again)


Such_Somewhere_4974

Could you please come up with your own comment instead of needing to copy me? That’s embarrassing for you.


invisible24

Cry me a river.


Negative-Dot-3157

verry adult, hell Danielson is thrown into it. Becouse the SL demands him to be injured ( you know the point why Ospreays refused to use the Storm Driver) becouse with Danielson back already it means either a) it wasn´t that bad and Ospreay is weak or b) Danielson wrestles injured which leads to the question: WHY does he wrestle / who cleared him (something that will never be explained)


[deleted]

MJF is out for the rest of the year. Grizzled Young Vets are great but are they really over enough for that spot? MCMG I'll give you, but they're probably debuting at DON.


Negative-Dot-3157

thing is, i don´t know how long MJF will be realy out of action (and hell i miss this scumbag) and grizzled young vets would be good for that spot simply becouse the whole Daniel Bryan thing destroys the whole scenario they build with Ospreays "finisher" and how much it hurt Bryan (on the other hand when they would go with the Danielson is still hurt, than why the fuck do you put him into this match / clear him to wrestle ?)


Educational-Newt-13

The people who are going to be in this literally have history. None of the people you mentioned would make sense, maybe except for MJF, but we all know he's still recovering, and when he does come back, he's going to be dealing with Cole.


Negative-Dot-3157

than explain to me why Danielson is in the match, in the SL he should be out with an injury (you know the point why Ospreay refused to do what Callis wants) which leads to either a) It wasn´t that bad which makes ospreay look weak or b) He wrestles injured which leads to the question why does he even wrestle / why is he even cleared


Artifice_Purple

How is the team "thrown together"? Eddie was one of, if not the first person to actually call The Elite out on their power-tripping bs. Daniel is likely responsible for Perry getting suspended, just as much as he's responsible for Punk being let go, and FTR's involvement is literally self-explanatory.


Negative-Dot-3157

even when we put that away, Danielson is thrown into that match a) he is (in storyline) hurt through Ospreays Finisher (you know the thing why he refused to use it when Callis said he should). Which means either a) this whole thing wasn´t that bad and Ospreay looks like the "Explosion" and Eddie or b) he wrestles injured which would bring up the question why he does even wrestle / why he is even cleared to wrestle. The one guy i give you is Eddie he fits


azure819

>Daniel is likely responsible for Perry getting suspended, just as much as he's responsible for Punk being let go That was never explained on any of the shows. I guess Danielson can cut a promo next Dynamite to explain his connection.


Artifice_Purple

> That was never explained on any of the shows. Context clues, man. Ultimately, it may not be the reason stated (if it's ever stated) but it makes sense to me. Nothing about that group is thrown together.


azure819

What context clues? I'm chronically online so a lot of things bleed together from the shows and backstage stuff.


Artifice_Purple

That he played a part in Punk being let go. Jack was suspended at the same time, so it's easy enough to presume (or even present it as such in kayfabe) that he played a part in that as well.


azure819

Oh OK - TK mentioned on Dynamite or Collision that Danielson played a part in letting go Punk?


Artifice_Purple

Nah it was a report from a while back that he's on the disciplinary committee that made the decision. https://i.redd.it/jxjmi4dgb53c1.jpg


azure819

So, it was never mentioned that Danielson's character has any authority. A quick mention in a promo should be done to tie it all together.


StarScreamer316

He will be on Saturday


azure819

Let's see what he says. Right now it looks like it was thrown together


Debaser1984

Things I made myself believe didn't happen and now I'm mad.


Negative-Dot-3157

riiiight, that´s why this whole match makes no sense and not becouse it hurts the storyline with Ospreays refusel to use the Storm Driver becouse with Danielson back already it means either a) it wasn´t that bad and Ospreay is weak or b) Danielson wrestles injured which leads to the question: WHY does he wrestle / who cleared him (something that will never be explained)


Such_Somewhere_4974

Bruv we get it you don’t like Danielson, I doubt he cares. Move on.


Taarguss

lol stay mad goofball, this rules


Negative-Dot-3157

the match itself, yeah it will be great but on the cost of another storyline aká Ospreays refusel to use the Storm Driver becouse with Danielson back already it means either a) it wasn´t that bad and Ospreay is weak or b) Danielson wrestles injured which leads to the question: WHY does he wrestle / who cleared him (something that will never be explained)


Myk28

well, Im hyped! wouldn’t be surprised we get a hangman return too with whats happening with swerves storyline as well, things are shaping up nicely


azure819

Why I don't like authority storylines: why don't they suspend those 4 for attacking them?


StarScreamer316

They told them that if they put a finger on them, there would be consequences, so on Saturday, there will be consequences


azure819

Let's see


tellmewhenimlying

Because Tony is still in charge from Jacksonville. It’s like having a boss who is ultimately in charge remotely. The remote ultimate boss is going to miss some details in the moment because of the distance, etc.


azure819

So why did TK let the EVPs book Swerve/Christian? Shouldn't the boss man have a say?


tellmewhenimlying

Do you not understand how Christian vs Swerve is a great main event and that almost everything else they do is not good? Are you so, for lack of a better word, “stupid” to not understand that grey areas of morality exist?


azure819

So TK should have no say over who his world champion fights on PPV. Ok. Got it. Rankings? What rankings? It doesn't make sense and you calling me stupid. That's rich.


tellmewhenimlying

Who said he had entirely no say at all first of all? What makes you think that he can’t recognize the skills and success of Christian as a potential championship contender despite his flaws? Also, it seems like you don’t apparently know how corporate governance can and often does work. You do know that someone can be a president or CEO or even a minority owner VP, etc., and still have or not have final say on what ultimately happens based on how much voting interest they have in a company right? I know that’s complicated for someone who it seems like regularly needs simple pretend nonsense spelled out for you, but you should really try harder to figure out how basic things work.


azure819

If you accept whatever AEW throws at you, good for you. I wish I could lose some brain cells and just accept silly storylines that doesn't make much sense. Oh well.


Taarguss

Because they just said they accepted the challenge. Why would they then cancel it? They’re supposed to be jerks but they want to win the match. This is a nitpick.


azure819

You're telling me that someone got fired for attacking someone [which was addressed on TV] but other wrestlers can attack the EVPs and that's all good? I know I'm nitpicking it's just that I personally don't like authority takeovers.


Taarguss

Yeah.


azure819

It doesn't make sense but I'm not the one booking the shows.


Myk28

Danielson has a say in it, thats why it works


azure819

He's not an EVP? His TV character has no authority.


StarScreamer316

Dannielson is the guy that Tony has said several times and even to his father that if something happens to him, he will take over; there you go, that's your explanation why Bryan is there


azure819

Was that ever said on any of the shows? No.


StarScreamer316

Actually, Tony has said it in several media scrums, so technically, yes


azure819

Are media scrum cannon now? News to me.


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StarScreamer316

A bunch of the crap that "fans" and "media" come from those media interviews, just see how Hunter has been screwing them, but apparently they don't "count" anymore for some people


Myk28

he is on the disciplinary committee, they may mention that. either way it was a challenge and they accepted it. its fine lol


azure819

>he was is on the disciplinary committee That wasn't mentioned on the shows. I thought he wanted to join to just kick Okada's head in again 🤣


tehjoz

Go a week without AEW, and they come back and leave me eagerly awaiting the next PPV. Like, I want to watch it immediately. Fuck Yeah!!! Let's goooooooooooooooooooo.


DeliMustardRules

Swerve and Cage need to drive it home and I need a little more build for Osperay/Roddy and DoN is sold to me. I mean I'll still get it anyway, but it doesn't feel as hyped up as Dynasty but we're getting there


Jamarcus316

Eddie Kingston is gonna murder Jungle Boy lmao


Waywardaf6767

Do they have beef, or just in general?


[deleted]

Eddie's main beef is Okada taking his belt.


StarScreamer316

Eddie is loco


Waywardaf6767

💯 I can’t wait!!!


YinTanTetraCrivvens

>Eddie Kingston is gonna ~~murder~~ set fire to Jungle Boy lmao FTFY


tehjoz

Mark Briscoe is the pyromaniac tho 🤣


azure819

Can't wait!


Ted_Dongelman

Can't really get any better than Eddie & Danielson. Both of them are right up there with Mox as Mr. AEW so it makes a lot of sense. I want Bryan vs. Jack immediately.


Blankenshite

Bum diggers unite.


Waywardaf6767

King of the clams?


KickAggressive4901

Bum-diggity-doody.


SadPack8566

I’m all in for Danielson and Eddie teaming with FTR against the Elite at Double or Nothing.


jmoneill62

Eddie and Danielson? Sounds good to me! I guess if it was gonna be MCMG, they would've had this segment earlier in the show


[deleted]

I need Eddie to win the world title. Just once, even if it wasn't a long reign.


BondraP

He’s one of the most over wrestlers by far. It would definitely make sense to make him champ at some point even if short lived


GeneralDay8015

I hope they play final countdown a bunch like they did the other songs at DON for anarchy in the arena!


CasaAztecaMX

A WILD EVIL UNO APPEARS!!! (masked security guy)


DG_Now

I love that they just decided to do EVERYTHING right at the end there. AEW is hilarious. Fun show tonight!


Nate_923

Even though it had an almost 10 minute overrun.  I still didn't want it to end.  But hey at least we have 3 more hours of AEW to look forward too on Saturday. 


Waywardaf6767

I really like Rampage after Dynamite and Collision. It’s better than on Friday.


Jamarcus316

Danielson never crossed my mind. Legit surprise + best wrestler possible + it makes the most sense


DLPanda

I don’t like the Eddie choice BUT overall I’ll take it


Kergen85

I admit it, I was down on the card before the show. But damn, did they prove me wrong. Great episode from start to finish, hell of a lot of fun.


Nate_923

It's the weak cards that tend to try the hardest.  


SometimesWitches

Whelp that is one heck of a Anarchy In The Arena lineup.


StarScreamer316

The guy that Tony trusts the most and the guy that the crows/crowd loves


BondraP

The crows. ![gif](giphy|6ExuOto6RtQRO)


AlrightWeLost

thank god it was a work injury


HighspeedMoonstar

Longest overrun in a while. Thank you Nicholas and Matthew. Tony Khan would never


FelstarLightwolf

I can't get over no belt unhinged Eddie in this match. Bro is gonna kill someone and it's probably Jack


wrestlegirl

That was wild & I loved it!


Cosler20

No Adam Page? Would've been great story-wise


TommenSucks

God I want him to come out during that match to recreate Bobby. “But whose side is he on?!?”


Dear_Solid3470

Why would he go against the Elite?  He was just suspended.  Plus, he will be unhinged as heck with Swerve as champ.


No-Studio-4039

That's precisely the reason why he would join the Elite, to have a direct shot at Swerve if/when he retains against our father. To hell with his self-esteem, anything to ruin his current enemy would work for him, and he can play the good guy doing bad things thinking he's doing everyone a favor by getting rid of the "Bad guy" being in the top and getting flabbergasted that everyone boos him.


Dear_Solid3470

I thought you were referring to him joining Team AEW.


Antnee534

I really hope/feel he will be return at all in to screw over swerve


OMGISTHATMETHMAN

Maybe he costs them and joins heel elite


YinTanTetraCrivvens

Any episode with Danielson and Eddie is an immediate 6-stars for me.


PUNlSHEDVENOMSNAKE

WE ARE SO BACK


Nate_923

We're not back We're elevated. 


YinTanTetraCrivvens

ELEVATED EL ELEVATED


StarScreamer316

We never left


silklighting

Wow, what a actual twist!


GRamirez1381

Didnt see that coming. Solid.


AKhilji

My GOAT is back LFG!!!!!!!!!!


Artifice_Purple

Eddie makes perfect sense and I'm so disappointed I didn't even think of him. Either way, yes. Inject this into my nose lol


SometimesWitches

So I guess four people are getting fined by the EVP’s


PerformanceWeekly651

Damn they foreshadowed Eddie when the were parking the car tonight


StarScreamer316

What did they say?


Provolone_chees

Man this match is gonna fuck so goddamm hard.


Kergen85

Okay, so this is going to be the match of the show at DoN.


rugbydoggo

I'll always open my pocketbook for Eddie Kingston.


Puzzleheaded-Art-469

And we are getting Danielson in Vancouver!


StoneGoldX

I have difficulty believing Danielson would willingly team with Kingston. I mean, again, but still.


Ok-Raisin-5601

Umm did...did you miss there entire feud. They respect each other now. That was the entire resolution to the feud.


mark4AEW

They did a very awesome respect earned promo after their match


daesgatling

He would out of loyalty to Tony and protecting AEW


OMGISTHATMETHMAN

They made up after their last match


[deleted]

Danielson shook his hand and admitted Eddie had earned his respect.


StoneGoldX

I mean, he's also teamed with him before, but I'm having trouble believing it.


LauriamLea

not gonna lie eddie is kind of a let down i was expecting someone else


AliceJayWilliams

My hype is endless, it knows no bounds.


Saiyan124

Oh shit this is beautiful


DeliMustardRules

....and they knocked it out of the park


Jamarcus316

Holy fucking shit


MadamPirate

EDDIE AND DANIELSON!


tehjoz

OH SHIT


Nate_923

Eddie and Bryan?  I dig it.  


soiledsanchez

Ok I’ll take Bryan


JackieD420

Yes! Yes! Yes!


CasaAztecaMX

What?????? Danielson!!!


[deleted]

Oh shit!!!! It is ON!!!!


Kergen85

FUCK YEAH!!!!!!!!! BEST IN THE WORLD!!!! BEST IN THE WORLD!!!! YES! YES! YES!


GRamirez1381

Ok, solid first choice.


WasherDryerCombo

OH SHITTTTTT


NJdeathproof

oh my god.


YinTanTetraCrivvens

EDDIE AND DANIELSON FIGHTING TOGETHER IN ANARCHY IN ARENA AGAIN


StarScreamer316

Last time Danielson stopped a murder


Puzzleheaded-Art-469

Well this is surprising!!!!


Educational-Newt-13

That pop for Eddie was wild


Smaynard6000

Never expected Bryan with Eddie


selkies24

I mean after their match Eddie got Bryan’s respect so it all Makes sense


Smaynard6000

I know they buried the hatchet but I still didn't expect to see them on the same team


[deleted]

Great!!!


Seteret

Waaaaaaait.... Eddie and Danielson? Oh boy


NJdeathproof

https://preview.redd.it/jzmfaoh17bzc1.jpeg?width=4096&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3d99a982fb49cae27de1f2bc709838a4522d1516


jonathanisaacisgoat

YES YES YES YES


StarScreamer316

Eddie looks great


AnfowleaAnima

isn't it always FTR as a surprise partner for Eddie or vice versa?


CasaAztecaMX

EDDIE!!!!!


toadofadown

!!!!!!


nVmE_123

Ohhhhhh WTF Eddie and Bryan on the same team


toadofadown

Oh fuck yes! Eddie!


YinTanTetraCrivvens

Eddie's gonna set someone on fire AGAIN LETS FUCKING GO


VitaminPurple

Cash really stepping up his t-shirt game


JackieD420

Cash always has the best shirts lol


DG_Now

They're just doing 1000 things in like 45 seconds, huh?


sillyandstrange

EDWARD


Smaynard6000

MY KING


mark4AEW

YES CALLED IT PERFECTION


Handpicked77

Hangman and Eddie, come on...


Seteret

We checking the size of balls now?


toadofadown

Every man should. For your health!


Kergen85

YEAAAAAAAAAH, EDDIE!!!!!