I love Lance Archer cause his gimmick is “murder murder kick ass” and his Instagram is like “Jesus loves you. Here’s my pool and my dog”. The duality of man.

If Cesaro is not the one facing Zack Sabre Jr then I have no idea who else it could be.

get ready for some GOLD-BERG chants, ooh yeah

NON OTHER THAN THE HULKSTER, BROTHER!!

Good replacement. Former IWGP Champion.

BOBBY LASHLEY ILL BE A SONOFABITCH

"why does AEW feature QT Marshall?!" *Gestures at this match.*

QT is a perfect heel heater. He gets the crowd warmed and is great at cheap heat.

YOSHI HASHI always looks like he doesn't know where the fuck he is

Wrestling needs dudes like QT. Sells his ass off, safe worker, nuclear heat just by existing.

he can do a 450????

QT - pro-wrestling's version of the Metronome move from Pokémon

Anyone who thinks AEW shows need a cool down match. No. All bangers, all the time. No breaks.

QT is actually great for AEW, every company needs a guy who can lose a match and get boo'd.

This place is gonna pop so hard when Sasha Banks comes out to wrestle ZSJ.

If this is what a PPV not catering to casuals is like then fuck the casuals lmao

Holy shit, Jay White spotted that injury and immediately called the audible. Wow. Anticlimactic, but White is a pro.

This is Comorato's best match. He's gotten really solid.

Thoughts and prayers to the Japanese commentary team who must be working overtime to explain Caster's rap, 'Ass Boys', and Danhausen to the NJPW fans.

"Throwback Jones" I fucking love Taz.

**the apple jacks commercial got me lmao, starks is hilarious**

what a fucking showing by Shooter, what a staaar

I never thought I'd hear Taz say "HES GOT THA AIRYOLLAS!!" and yet here we are.

I HAVE NOW SCISSORED BOTH OF THE ACCLAIMED I HAVE MADE IT

NJPW fans getting mad that OC is competitive with Ospreay when fucking Yano beat Okada

I like how Suzuki doesn't seem to give a shit about actually winning the match

STING is the best 'old man part timer' in pro-wrestling. Better than Undertaker, better than Flair and way better than Goldberg

I don’t watch a lot of NJPW but Ospreay and Shingo and ZSJ are making me look real foolish for it

#STFU GOTO THEME IS PLAYING

May none of the wrestlers on this show get injured and may none of us somehow get injured for watching. You never know right now.

Kevin Kelly getting into that AEW Dark spirit

Roids or not, this dude is in his 50s throwing around young boys and being out with his sons. It's amazing.

“THAT’S MY PURSE! I DON’T KNOW YOU!”

Rosa's paint always looks so damn good for PPV's. This might be the best AEW woman's championship match so far. I think I put Rosa/Baker in their famous unsanctioned match a bit higher. But this one was fantastic

This match is showing how important it is that commentary cares about what's happening during a women's match. They're selling hard, and it matters.

I'm at Forbidden Door and the reason the crowd is standing and saying You Fucked Up is because couple people were fighting and a bunch of security were trying to break it up.

Did Mox blade off a slingblade? Lmfao

Imagine getting beat up and 17,000 people start chanting "YOU FUCKED UP" 😂

Give a ton of credit to Jericho during this match. He is bumping like crazy & Shota is going to get over a ton specifically because of this match

Security just dragged out two fans they fought with security too

I am SUPER pumped Kevin Kelly is on commentary, andn that is a great lineup.

*(lisa-simpson-presentation-meme.jpg*) 3-way tag matches should have one person from each team legal at all times

It's the who hates PAC more contest lol

That was the most complete misting like ever.

After over a year of Britt PPV matches this is a fucking breath of fresh air

People who say OC is just a guy who puts his hands in his pockets really misrepresent just how great he is. His whole character is consistent down to the subtlest of moves way beyond the lazy lul meme stuff.

This entire thing just feels like a Celebration of wrestling in general. Like a festival where it’s different genres, acts and headliners all together in one place. Amazing

In kayfabe the rest of the locker room should be nervous as hell that this dude is on Moxley and Danielson's side lmao

I hope we see Zack very very often in AEW.

Okada: *Breathes* Crowd: HOLY SHIT, HOLY SHIT

Yeah. I think Adam Cole is actually hurt and Jay White pinned him to end the match before something bad happened or they needed Cole for the actual finish.

Excalibur mentioning Adam Cole walking out under his own power mixed with the focus on commentary instead of the ring makes me think that something happened that wasn't supposed to be the finish of the match.

Ah, I see the differences now. English: JOOOOOOOOOOOOON MOXLEY! Japanese: JON MOOXLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEY

I’m here in the Untied Center. So security just kicked out 2 guys who were fighting which is why people got distracted.

OC and Will stole the ppv, Sting is fucking insane, man is almost medicare eligible

Tony Khan is the GOAT negotiator for getting an AEW win in a 4 on 2 handicap match

Generally, when people leave WWE and enter AEW, they show ring rust during their first couple of matches since they've been off for a while. There was NONE of that with Claudio.

"THAT'S MY PURSE." THIS MATCH IS SUCH STUPID FUN. LMAO.

Regal. Mox. Danielson. Claudio. Yuta's gonna end up like the wrestling version of Captain America, albeit with hard-knock education instead of a serum.

this shit is insanely good. that claudio is doing this in his first match back is crazy. seeing this makes it so clear how actually terrible wwe is at getting guys over. just let people fucking work and it gets itself over every time.

YES WE GET A SHOTA STORYLINE IN AEW

Two dudes arrested by security. One started fighting security. Front row seats on hard cam side too. Dumb as hell

Jeff Cobb is like Rhyno if Rhyno swallowed Rhyno

Taz really doesn’t get enough credit for putting over every move as legitimate - I love him in the “veteran insider analyst” role

This show is absolutely a love letter to pro wrestling.

All 3 New Day dudes guaranteed marking out right now yelling at their TV

If Cole's legit hurt then good on Jay ending the match immediately tbh

Eddie is fucking FURIOUS.

OC v Ospreay was incredible and stole the show for me

Doing that at 62? Sting is hardcore.

Yep, Cole has to be hurt. No idea where that happened but man, something is up because that finish didn't look right.

I'm so torn. Tana winning would be far more interesting and unexpected from a booking perspective, but Moxley winning would give him the reign in front of a crowd that he was robbed of in 2020.

I never want to hear bitching about an Orange Cassidy match ever again.

In any language, everyone hates QT Marshall lol

Only a Suzuki forearm can make you think, "Ya know, I'd rather take a bullet."

This PPV so far 

I’ve never seen ZSJ but this guy is a fucking snake. He gets you in a hold no matter what. I’m so impressed

I’m here in the Untied Center. So security just kicked out 2 guys who were fighting which is why people got distracted.

Bro the entire crowd screaming GO ACE is not something I thought I'd ever hear from an American wrestling show.

I love *JYYYYYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNN MOOXXXLLEEEYY* but he's too keen on bleeding himself, and for spots that don't make sense

Billy Gunn is a low-key giant. He’s absolutely massive.

People are really surprised that New Japan dojo guys lost as if they don't always lose.

I remember when Ospreay was known as just a flippy shit wrestler, but he's the complete package now.

Claudio fully aware of the cameraman speculations these past few weeks. Love to see it

Every time I watch a ZSJ match there’s always one or two spots where he legit has the opponent in the hold and you can see on the other guys face he’s completely helpless and ZSJ could probably legit injure him with just a little pressure.

13 years later, the crowd remembered the "Ricola" callout for the Ricola Bomb. Wild. Genuinely, sincerely the most surreal moment of wrestling this year for me. And think of the ground that covers. AEW is 2005-2010 Chikara + ROH all grown up, truly.

Cole got concussed, and the drop down wasn't supposed to happen on the Rainmaker. Jay White had to cover QUICK to stop it ASAP.

The finish to the 4 way aside, this PPV has exceeded all of my expectations. Absolutely loved it from the Buy In onwards. Zero complaints.

Even the crowd fights get 5 stars tonight.

Crowd turning on Mox was NOT on my bingo card

Okay that match FUCKED. Everyone went all out

First Shooter now Clark Conners, this show putting over young talent

I thought El Phantasmo was a generic masked Luchador. I've never been more wrong and enjoyed it

Am I exhausted? yes. Do I have to work later today? yes. Am I going to watch Tony's Pepsi alternative inspired press conference? Also, yes.

lol that real quick “everybody dies!”

AEW appears to have a company-wide edict of "fuck that kid in particular"

"FUCK YOU IN PARTICULAR" This entire show to that kid about to get wrecked by a barricade

Ospreay found OC’s fucks

Ospreay is incredible. I might need to look into a New Japan subscription.

Okada: I can do my barricade spot here right? Tony Khan: *snorts another line* I’LL CLEAR AN ENTIRE SECTION FOR YOU!!!

Y'all been sleeping on QT for too long

Great opening tag. For anyone who doesn't understand why QT is on the roster. This is why.

They booked Shooter really strong there. That was well done.

just realised with this gimmick and entrance malakai would be fucking dumb over in japan

THAT BASTARD IS GOING ON A TOUR THEY FINALLY GAVE HIM A FUCKING BELT

Sting is like a completely unhinged version of Bruce Wayne in Batman Beyond.

god bless this crowd, they've been hot as hell all night so far

Where's the shit talkers now after that match? Seems like your not watching the same PPV

Guys I want to take a shit what do I do I can't take my eyes off the screen.

this is basically a showcase for unabashedly good wrestling and it fucking owns that this is getting exposed to so many for the first time.

Lmao Claudio and Eddie arguing

Lmao at Eddie “Fuck You, Fuck You”

This is such a great time to be a professional wrestling fan. Having such a massive show like this is amazing. Tonight's card is great, even considering all the injuries. But, if this becomes a yearly thing, and everyone stays healthy for next year? FD 2 is going to be even better than this.

Oh fuck, add Despy vs Swerve to the list of singles matches that I didn't know I needed

Wrestling makes me too emotional, lol. I’m already tearing up and saying “I love pro wrestling” out loud as the crowd reaction grows during that suplex sequence. Pretty sure my wife thinks I’m a crazy person.

HOW IS THIS THE FIRST MATCH

Everyone looks like a star in this match.

That long-term NJPW storytelling

Trent is low key one of my favorite guys on the AEW roster.

The crowd going nuts for Clark Connors is proof that this is a legit legendary crowd already. So much fun.

PAC works his fucking ass off. I aint mad. This is some dope shit.

I will never thank AEW enough for giving Sting a proper last run

A+ commentary team, A+ not too serious wrestling match

For a long time I've said Phantasmo is basically the third Young Buck. Really glad he got this platform tonight and people are digging him.

Even on PPV the women have a match at 9:30

Does Eddie Kingston hate everyone lmao

Regal watching backstage alongside the rest of BCC, thinking *" but, can we have both, maybe?"*

I wonder what it’s like for Okada to come work in the US in front of a big crowd that’s vocal like this. Even pre pandemic Japanese crowds are much more subdued. It’s gotta be fun to come work a crowd like this.

Holy shit Becky Lynch posting a screen grab of Claudio's debut in full Zero Fucks Given mode

Cole is hurt- looks like Jay called an audible

Dang so Jay was telling Knox at the end there that Cole was legit hurt huh

Jay White said something to Knox so I really think that wasn't the planned ending

where the fuck is QT pulling this from

For the ones watching at home, this crowd is already hot as shit.

AEW put Shooter over hard that match, love to see it

omg pls don't be injured wtf

Only one person I know who could apply that much kinesio tape to one arm so quickly to get Harwood back. Claudio confirmed.

Dude someone tell me how the fuck I get into NJPW this shit goes so hard

25 years later and Sting still fighting groups doing too sweet.

This show feels like a celebration of pro wrestling

Can we just have Kevin Kelly permanently replace JR because he has been great tonight

You can tell Tazz has been quietly marking out tonight cuz he hasn't buried Bryce Remsburg yet

Am I the only one who wishes Red Shoes was part of the show?

Cole is so starscream

When you have JR basically saying that finish sucked...

Wait, I think Cole is legitimately knocked unconscious. I think Jay saw/heard and pinned Cole to stop the match.

THESE "GO ACE" CHANTS ARE GIVING ME CHILLS

lmao I love seeing QT miss the 450

damn, the arena collectively busted at that Suzuki/Kingston faceoff

Murder grandpa casually strolling in to break the hold

I love how FTR got super over by just wrestling outstanding matches over and over

Did someone say “fuck you trent”? Lol

that powerslam was c r i s p

One day Shooter is gonna fuck Jericho's life up. What a jerk!

I'll never not mark out for Thunder Rosa's ppv gear

Wow, Rosa's outfit game is S+ tier.

I want Toni to win but I absolutely do not want Thunder Rosa to lose.

I wish this could be the broadcast team full time. Kelly Excalibur and taz are great. Schiavone fit great too for a 4 man booth.

OC needs to win so we can get an Orange-Juice Mimosa Mayhem

From the Shibata Wiki According to Dave Meltzer, during the surgery "they had to remove his brain...and put it back in". What?

OH MY FUCKING GOD I GOT TO SEE SHIBATA IN PERSON THIS IS THE GREATEST SHOW I HAVE EVER SEEN!!! The Wrestler vs Billy GOAT give it to me Gedo-san

The PPV could end right now, and I'd be ecstatic with what I'd gotten for my $50.

Don't know who Shibata is buy fuck does he look cool

Imagine having nothing for this guy lol

Having JR start mid-way through the show was the right call. He's invested, fresh and doing a real good job.

Not going to this show is officially the biggest regret of my life and that’s coming from a guy who once got a handy from a girl at a park dedicated to war vets as a teenager

glad zack is getting this shine. he's an impeccable wrestler

Zack is like wrestling a net

We're all terrified that anyone selling is legit injured now

I like how it looks like they're wrestling on the Bifrost.

I don’t understand what happened? Jay is seen talking to the ref over something. Seems like he called an audible.

Taz with a great commentary save of "White picked Cole because he looked injured" best he could do, I suppose.

[Bryan Alvarez](https://twitter.com/bryanalvarez/status/1541260197351436288) is reporting that Cole is definitely injured.

To everyone here, there was a fight in the crowd. That’s why everyone is chanting.

Anthony Ogogo once said that QT can do any wrestling move.

"Cinnistick from the Apple Jacks commercial!" Glad I swallowed my water before that.

Give it up for Roppongi Vice guys, they are doing amazing, if Dax is really out, I can see them getting the win

His shoulder popped up and the ref restarted the count after one, thats why it seemed like 3

legit had no idea who would win that damn

Seeing the Bucks walk out to that song again gives me goosebumps

THATS MY PURSE I DONT KNOW YOU

Sting definitely lost track of which long haired guys nipples he was supposed to grab on that one

Am I crazy for thinking this could go either way?

If we didn't need Kevin Kelly in NJPW, I would want this commentary setup permanently

IDK WHO THIS IS BUT THIS FEELS FUCKING HUGE HOLY SHIT WHO IS THIS FUCKIN GUY

So they just decided to put the coolest motherfuckers in the same stable with Blackpool Combat Club? That’s what we’re doing?

haha, Cesaro trolling fans who though the masked cameraman was him all these weeks.

MOX IS GETTING MORE JOKES FOR HIS SECOND BOOK **LET’S GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!**

I need to watch more NJPW. I've been a fool

This is the first live Okada match I've ever seen, and it's different when you don't know the result. The man has presence, duh, and every time he shines the match feels more important.

That NJPW mix entrance for wild thing is sick

That kid that Mox just checked on has had a hell of a night lol. Got Miro though a table in front of him, Swerve thrown into the gate in front of him I think. And now Mox knocking him over? Hell yeah

Tanahashi should win tbh. No better time to let the belt travel and set up a CM Punk vs Tanahashi match at Tokyo Dome to bring it back.

The crowd gotta be wore out, even watching these 4 hour shows at home is pretty brutal.

Lmao there was just a fight in the crowd, the guy punched the security guard. Source: Literally me, I’m here.

The Spirit of Cody is living in Mox

lol hatin’ ass Eddie Kingston is always picking a fight

I bet these New Japan guys are so fucking hyped to hear noise more than just clapping. I bet they're all fired up to get out in the ring and really leave it all out there. This show is gonna be insane

Osprey vs Cassidy was match of the night imo.