My take lately:

The best thing WWE has going right now is the Hurt Business. Just imagine if they could add a female representative in there. Naomi would probably be the obvious choice for this. Her direction lately has been lacking, and I think this would rejuvenate her.

As far as AEW is concerned, I'm enjoying a lot with it. I just wish my favorite wrestler, Dustin Rhodes, would ditch QT Marshall and the Nightmare Family and turn heel. I think we need a rematch of Cody vs. Dustin for the TNT title. There first match was classic storytelling at its finest. It'd be hard to top, but I think it would be another terrific matchup.

At 11/16/20 06:12 PM, Gooch wrote:

At 11/16/20 03:42 AM, DoctorStrongbad wrote:AEW is just miles ahead of WWE for the last year or longer. I wonder will WWE wrestler will jump ship next? With UnderTaker going to retire for the third time, any chance it might be him?

No. I think Undertaker is ready to ride off into the sunset finally. He's got to be in some incredible pain for putting his body through what he has in the WWE for the past 30 years.

If we're talking a current wrestler, don't overlook Aleister Black. With his wife Zelina Vega recently getting released over the whole Twitch situation, I wouldn't be suprised if he follows suit. I don't watch their channel, so I don't know how much Black is actually involved with it (my guess is it's more of a Zelina thing), but it wouldn't shock me if he asked for his release.

I think Dolph Ziggler, AJ Styles, and Elias would be great additions.

Dolph would fit the manager role better with AEW, in my eyes. Granted, he has proven over and over again he's one of the better performers in the ring, I think he might wind down soon. Bet he wants to focus more on his acting and stand-up comedy.

AJ Styles is a toss-up. Do I think he'll end up in AEW? It's a long shot. Part of that is because he stated this would most likely be his last contract in wrestling before he retires. However, we could see a falling out with the whole streaming situation and he may get released just as Zelina Vega did. That would open the door to that intriguing possibility. But if Styles rolls with the punches, I don't see him making it to AEW as an in-ring performer. Kind of a shame, because he's been one of the greatest for so many years.

Elias? I just don't see the intrigue like you do @DoctorStrongbad. He'd really have to show me a different persona in AEW for me to believe he'd be a good fit there. I just don't see it currently. Sure he's got great in-ring presence, but I often find myself losing interest in his storylines as they progress. And it's not always necessarily due to bad booking, but his charisma is usually packaged into nothing but a pre-match song, and that same charisma he oozes doesn't translate into the match.

At 12/18/20 05:54 AM, FastbootsZA wrote:

At 12/18/20 04:00 AM, DoctorStrongbad wrote:
Yes, as I announced above, Sting is now working for AEW.

The partnership between TNA and AEW could be very successful. Looking forward to seeing which TNA stars come to visit AEW next.

It should be very interesting, I haven't watched TNA since AJ Styles left

At 12/26/20 09:44 PM, HerbieG wrote:I just encountered an information that Brodie Lee (WWE's Luke Harper) passed away.
Damn... I liked that guy. WWE never gave him the momentum he deserved...
And just when his career was about to reach a higher level in AEW...

Haven't seen anything since like 2017, I remember watching Wrestlemania that year but stopped watching shortly after. Any particularly good matches or shows that have happened since then I should check out? Not even just WWE, any promotion. I know AEW is popular but I know next to nothing about them.

At 1/21/21 03:26 AM, DoctorStrongbad wrote:

Also, is WWE still bad? I was thinking of starting by watching the Royal Rumble this year cuz it used to be my favourite show they did.

Yes, WWE has been bad for a long time. Terrible story lines, a family family theme, and very little originality.

At 1/21/21 08:21 AM, DozyMike wrote:

At 1/21/21 03:26 AM, DoctorStrongbad wrote:

Also, is WWE still bad? I was thinking of starting by watching the Royal Rumble this year cuz it used to be my favourite show they did.

Yes, WWE has been bad for a long time. Terrible story lines, a family family theme, and very little originality.

That's a shame to hear. I heard they got guys like Drew McIntyre back, so was kinda hoping they got a little better. Might check them out, just out of sheer nostalgia but can't see myself keeping up with them.

I'll check out AEW, see what they're like. Thanks for the heads up

At 1/25/21 09:13 PM, DozyMike wrote:

Let me know what you think about AEW. You are welcome. It would be nice to have somebody else to chat about Wrestling.

Sure thing, I've already set it up to record this Friday. Didn't know it was on regular TV, was worried about paying a Netflix like subscription like the WWE network has lol

At 1/28/21 02:37 AM, DoctorStrongbad wrote:In AEW, Kenny Omega has invited the Young Bucks and The Good Brothers to unite. They have reformed the Elite. Hangman Page appears to be joining the Dark Order. The Inner Circle is stronger than ever with its seven members. Sting has still been mysterious about why he joined, and his future plans.

In WWE, Roman Reigns is still boring and is a lame heel. Bray Wyatt is still MIA. Waiting to see which wrestler will be leaving soon, to join AEW.

At 1/28/21 06:49 AM, DozyMike wrote:

At 1/28/21 02:37 AM, DoctorStrongbad wrote:In AEW, Kenny Omega has invited the Young Bucks and The Good Brothers to unite. They have reformed the Elite. Hangman Page appears to be joining the Dark Order. The Inner Circle is stronger than ever with its seven members. Sting has still been mysterious about why he joined, and his future plans.

In WWE, Roman Reigns is still boring and is a lame heel. Bray Wyatt is still MIA. Waiting to see which wrestler will be leaving soon, to join AEW.

They finally turned Roman heel? I heard he was facing Kevin Owens or someone at the Rumble, so I just assumed he was still being forced as the main face. Also remember reading that Randy was in another feud with Wyatt, I can't help but feel it's just 2016/17 all over again lol

This weekend I'm hoping to start watching wrestling again. Gonna start with AEW, see how that is. Not really a big fan of the Young Bucks style of wrestling, purely just a personal preference, but I'm sure they got other guys on the roster that'll be interesting. I'm also gonna watch Royal Rumble, even if just for the Rumble match itself. Kinda hoping someone besides the usual suspects wins it lol

At 1/28/21 12:30 PM, DoctorStrongbad wrote:

At 1/28/21 06:49 AM, DozyMike wrote:

At 1/28/21 02:37 AM, DoctorStrongbad wrote:In AEW, Kenny Omega has invited the Young Bucks and The Good Brothers to unite. They have reformed the Elite. Hangman Page appears to be joining the Dark Order. The Inner Circle is stronger than ever with its seven members. Sting has still been mysterious about why he joined, and his future plans.

In WWE, Roman Reigns is still boring and is a lame heel. Bray Wyatt is still MIA. Waiting to see which wrestler will be leaving soon, to join AEW.

They finally turned Roman heel? I heard he was facing Kevin Owens or someone at the Rumble, so I just assumed he was still being forced as the main face. Also remember reading that Randy was in another feud with Wyatt, I can't help but feel it's just 2016/17 all over again lol

Yes, he turned heel, but was was really lame at it. So, they teamed him with Paul Heyman. Now he doesnt have to talk as much. He has a love/hate relationship with his real life cousin Jimmy Uso.

This weekend I'm hoping to start watching wrestling again. Gonna start with AEW, see how that is. Not really a big fan of the Young Bucks style of wrestling, purely just a personal preference, but I'm sure they got other guys on the roster that'll be interesting. I'm also gonna watch Royal Rumble, even if just for the Rumble match itself. Kinda hoping someone besides the usual suspects wins it lol

AEW is worth it. I would say give it two months, just so you can catch up on the Stables, tag teams, and current story lines.

How do you feel about spoilers?

I have heard at least one special Royal Rumble wrestler that will show up. I can keep it to myself if you like.

At 1/28/21 12:53 PM, DozyMike wrote:

At 1/28/21 12:30 PM, DoctorStrongbad wrote:

At 1/28/21 06:49 AM, DozyMike wrote:

At 1/28/21 02:37 AM, DoctorStrongbad wrote:In AEW, Kenny Omega has invited the Young Bucks and The Good Brothers to unite. They have reformed the Elite. Hangman Page appears to be joining the Dark Order. The Inner Circle is stronger than ever with its seven members. Sting has still been mysterious about why he joined, and his future plans.

In WWE, Roman Reigns is still boring and is a lame heel. Bray Wyatt is still MIA. Waiting to see which wrestler will be leaving soon, to join AEW.

They finally turned Roman heel? I heard he was facing Kevin Owens or someone at the Rumble, so I just assumed he was still being forced as the main face. Also remember reading that Randy was in another feud with Wyatt,

Yes, he turned heel, but was was really lame at it. So, they teamed him with Paul Heyman. Now he doesnt have to talk as much. He has a love/hate relationship with his real life cousin Jimmy Uso.

This weekend I'm hoping to start watching wrestling again. Gonna start with AEW, see how that is. Not really a big fan of the Young Bucks style of wrestling, but I'm sure they got other guys on the roster that'll be interesting. I'm also gonna watch Royal Rumble, even if just for the Rumble match itself. Kinda hoping someone besides the usual suspects wins it lol

AEW is worth it. I would say give it two months, just so you can catch up on the Stables, tag teams, and current story lines.

How do you feel about spoilers?

I have heard at least one special Royal Rumble wrestler that will show up. I can keep it to myself if you like.

From what I remember of Reigns, he could wrestle pretty well but didn't have much in the way of personality. I guess turning him heel didn't do much other than make the boos "canon" so to speak lol

At 1/28/21 12:59 PM, DoctorStrongbad wrote:

At 1/28/21 12:53 PM, DozyMike wrote:

At 1/28/21 12:30 PM, DoctorStrongbad wrote:

At 1/28/21 06:49 AM, DozyMike wrote:

At 1/28/21 02:37 AM, DoctorStrongbad wrote:In AEW, Kenny Omega has invited the Young Bucks and The Good Brothers to unite. They have reformed the Elite. Hangman Page appears to be joining the Dark Order. The Inner Circle is stronger than ever with its seven members. Sting has still been mysterious about why he joined, and his future plans.

In WWE, Roman Reigns is still boring and is a lame heel. Bray Wyatt is still MIA. Waiting to see which wrestler will be leaving soon, to join AEW.

They finally turned Roman heel? I heard he was facing Kevin Owens or someone at the Rumble, so I just assumed he was still being forced as the main face. Also remember reading that Randy was in another feud with Wyatt,

Yes, he turned heel, but was was really lame at it. So, they teamed him with Paul Heyman. Now he doesnt have to talk as much. He has a love/hate relationship with his real life cousin Jimmy Uso.

This weekend I'm hoping to start watching wrestling again. Gonna start with AEW, see how that is. Not really a big fan of the Young Bucks style of wrestling, but I'm sure they got other guys on the roster that'll be interesting. I'm also gonna watch Royal Rumble, even if just for the Rumble match itself. Kinda hoping someone besides the usual suspects wins it lol

AEW is worth it. I would say give it two months, just so you can catch up on the Stables, tag teams, and current story lines.

How do you feel about spoilers?

I have heard at least one special Royal Rumble wrestler that will show up. I can keep it to myself if you like.

From what I remember of Reigns, he could wrestle pretty well but didn't have much in the way of personality. I guess turning him heel didn't do much other than make the boos "canon" so to speak lol

Yeah, he still has no personality, except I am mad. lol

I don't mind spoilers, the rumble usually has a couple of returning guys and such anyway

Edge will return at the Rumble. Afterward, he will either be fighting or tag teaming with Randy Orton.

At 1/28/21 01:07 PM, HerbieG wrote:

At 1/28/21 12:59 PM, DoctorStrongbad wrote:

Edge will return at the Rumble. Afterward, he will either be fighting or tag teaming with Randy Orton.

Rated RKO 2.0? Same old, same old. I stopped expecting any creativity from WWE's... "creative" team long ago.