#tonykhan

[hanzi83]

Episode 603-A Little Motivated to Podcast for Now

Episode 603-Podcast focusing on brief wrestling recaps of the last 2 weeks of #AEW #WWE shows plus #WWEBadblood plus the wrestling discourse the last several weeks.. gonna do politics/celeb discourse one soon..

[talktaurean2meblog]

AEW Collision 9-21-24

This is just a little write-up on All Elite Wrestling's Saturday show, Collision. It's no surprise that I'm trying to become a better fan of their product and that includes watching more often.

It was a solid show, actually, and a lot of folks said it blew Dynamite out of the water. SHEEH.

We begin the action with a Ring of Honor Tag Team Title Match between the reigning champions (Sammy Guevara & Dustin Rhodes) and Undisputed Era (Mike Bennett and Matt Tavern*)

I don't know the most about either team but Sammy and Dustin got the jump on UE before they were even all the way up the ramp. Let the madness begin! Its a gimmick match, but i didn��t catch the specifics.. maybe the name will come back to me, at some point..

Dustin was, at one point, currently grinding a belt buckle into someone’s face.. Apparently this is Dusty’s old one and it was gifted to him after his passing.

A Buckhouse Brawl? I believe that's what it was? And the last one hasn't been a thing since 2020. I thought that Undisputed Era might get a sneaky win.. that was my initial thought, about this match. This damn crash test dummy Sammy, later on in the match, caught a steel chair to the head… and I'm pretty sure this is the type of straight shot that is outlawed in most promotions. At least.. I thought?

Right after, UE pulled off a nasty doomsday device outside the ring. Sammy's rotation (or over rotation?) had me scared for a second. Dustin went through the table on the outside, and barbed wire was definitely involved, some way. Sammy got to give a running cutter, jumping from the ring and landing on the table that was set up outside. Whew.

Jesus Christ, when will Tony Khan stop this mf from taking all of these over-the-top bumps??? He just fell from a ladder.. We JUST  got back from commercial At this point, Dustin has both men in a vice grip via pliers at the nuts.

Almost everyone is bleeding right now.. Its almost hard to watch… I don't know if that's because I'm not truly a "sicko" or not... Or if it's because it's ACTUALLY over the top. There's a “this is awesome” chant at 13 min into the match. Mike Bennett tried to make a comeback, tried to get a cover on Rhodes, but Guevara breaks up the pin. Dustin is, unbeknownst to me, wrapping barbed wire around his right boot.. Very slowly, i might add. He does this while completely bloodied in the face and kicks mike in a nuts while he’s in the corner…

Sammy is, at the closing moments, at the top of the ladder. He went for a Swanton bomb, I believe, and got the cover over Mike Bennett to retain. The goal of this match seems to have been to put on a crazy opening tag title match but also to get Sammy .. somewhat.. closer to being over/show that Dustin can still go.

2. Conglomeration had a backstage segment, including Mark Briscoe, Kyle O'Reilly, and Hologram, but it was Interrupted by Premiere athletes, I think. We're still learning these names.

3. Evil Uno also has a backstage segment about a future match against Mox, I believe. But tonight, is all about him and Darby Allin. Darby is still on Mox's radar, for some reason, too. Darby walks up.. Talking about a war coming? The prior beatdown on Private Party is referenced also. Darby said he has no plan of laying down and dying… he's a future world champ, he adds.

“Remind me what you can do.. Show me you got that dawg in you”

This was a quick moment of beauty from Darby Allin, towards Evil Uno.

For the Conglomeration's match, we have Mark Briscoe and Kyle O'Reilly (joined by Rocky Romero), and with Hologram. The masked wrestler is on a ten match winning streak, according to commentary. They took on the Premiere Athletes (Tony Neese, Ariya Daivari, and someone else I don’t know?)

Grand Slam is coming up on Wednesday this week!

Apparently, AEW 5 is also coming up and that's where Britt Baker is returning. Mind you, we have not seen hide nor tail of that women since she did what she did in between those ropes against Mercedes Mone at All In at Wembley a few weeks or so ago. But AEW 5 is October the 2nd. Title Tuesday is October 8th?

It was a lot going on, so I didn't have many thoughts. Hologram is insane, in between those ropes, and i mean this honestly. He was playing a little bit of cat and mouse with Tony, and he looked so quick and speedy while doing it. I disassociated for a little bit (ADHD), but Briscoe got the pin and not before some crazy shit from Hologram, attempted interference by Smart Mark Sterling Kyle O doing what he normally does.. The damn thing.

3. We were eventually blessed with a MxM Backstage Segment. I love this shit so much for them…

They stole Max Castor's jacket last week.. And gave it a "makeover". Apparently, next week they’re going to do the Grand Slam Finale and reveal it, a la NYFW. I love them so much.

Bang Bang Gang (with Daddy Ass) did a little promo segment backstage, in response, about twenty or so minutes later.

4. At some point we get Mariah May vs Lady Frost in an Eliminator Match. Not too much to write home about, for this one. Short match, good stuff by Frost, a predictable win for this new "champion".

Lady Frost? Oh yes ma'am, that bob is BOBBING. MM is wasting time blowing kisses at Nigel over on commentary and LF attempted like 3 pins on her as soon as the bell even rang.

No surprise, Mariah May lives to hold that belt around another day.

Around this point, is when my "old lady senses" started tingling, letting me know that it was almost my bedtime. So I did finish the episode, but as a casual watcher. No notes.

What should/promotion should I watch/comment/react on next?

Should I start doing the whole show? Or just break down a match or two? We've got some goooooood shows on the horizon, folks.

[dadgamerhq]

Mercedes Mone's Price Tag: WWE's Financial Tussle and AEW's Big Pay Day

In the world of professional wrestling, the battle for top-tier talent is as intense as the action inside the ring. The latest saga involves former WWE Superstar Mercedes Mone, who found herself at the center of a financial tug-of-war between the world's biggest wrestling promotions – WWE and AEW. In this blog post, we unravel the drama surrounding Mone's salary demands, the WWE's refusal to meet them, and AEW's successful bid to secure The Boss. The Salary Standoff: WWE's Roadblock and Mone's Demands As the wrestling world buzzed with anticipation about Mercedes Mone's potential return, it was revealed that WWE had hit a financial roadblock in their pursuit. Reports suggested that Mone's salary demands were a key factor in the negotiation breakdown. However, it appears that the numbers weren't as astronomical as one might assume. According to Wrestling Observer Radio's Dave Meltzer, Mone's salary request wasn't exorbitant when compared to the top earners in WWE's Women's Division. While the exact figures remain undisclosed, it's clear that Mone wasn't asking for more than what the top female Superstars like Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch command in their paychecks. AEW's Deep Pockets: Tony Khan's Billion-Dollar Offer In the game of financial one-upmanship, AEW emerged as the victor in securing Mercedes Mone's services. Tony Khan, the financial powerhouse behind AEW, reportedly has a net worth of $1 billion, and he didn't hesitate to flex his financial muscles. The promotion offered Mone a deal that outbid WWE's offer, showcasing AEW's determination to bring in top-tier talent. It's worth noting that AEW previously faced a similar situation with Jade Cargill, where they offered more than she requested to retain her, but she ultimately joined WWE. The war for talent acquisition is intense, and AEW's willingness to invest heavily in securing Mone's signature underlines their commitment to building a star-studded roster. The Boss Chooses AEW: Financial Implications for WWE Mercedes Mone's decision to join AEW sends a clear message about the financial landscape in the wrestling industry. While WWE may have hesitated to meet her salary demands, AEW's willingness to do so suggests a potential financial discrepancy between the two promotions. Meltzer hints that when AEW successfully outbids for talent, it may lead to a financial loss for the company, but not to a degree that would prompt talent cuts. In the ever-evolving world of professional wrestling, the Mercedes Mone saga highlights the complex dance between talent, financial negotiations, and the ongoing competition between wrestling giants. As AEW secures another major acquisition, the industry watches with bated breath, wondering who will be the next superstar to make headlines in this captivating game of talent acquisition. Read the full article

[dalekofchaos]

AEW needs a “Jack Tunney” kayfabe president. Tony Khan is not a great speaker and just looks uncomfortable making announcements. imo Tony Schiavone being the guy to deliver Tony's announcements and orders as his personal representative would be better than Tony looking uncomfortable and coked out of his mind.

[g00se-ars0nist]

why does he ruin everything

[dynamitekansai]

AthenaPalmer_FG: .@ringofhonor 1 year as champion 1 year of must see violence 1 year of me! Thank you to the my fans that believed in me and the trolls that motivated me. Thanks @TonyKhan for my show and letting me be me!! I'm you #ForeverROHchamp + 2024 I hope to be the first triple crown champ!

[kennywhoremega]

No one asked but you're getting it anyway. Here are my thoughts on things I cared about at World's End:

1. I don't like that Kyle O Reily is coming away from the Conglomeration. Mark Briscoe is his wife, and it feels wrong to see him with the undisputed kingdom again.

2. He's baaaaaaackkkkk. Our lord and saviour Kenny Omega has returned to me. Life is worth living again ✨️ When CD came out, I knew there was gonna be some goings on. The scream that I scrumpt was beyond belief, I jumped on my husband and accidentally screamed in his ear oops. Still crying and shaking tbh, he's been missed THAT much in the KennyWhoremega household.

3. @ tonykhan - explain to me what the FUCK was up with that main event??? How are you going to promote this whole show as the start of a "new era", a phrase SYNONYMOUS with King Switch, then have him pinned by death rider hijinks? Jay White was a LEGEND of NJPW, now he's at AEW (He can't go back to NJPW as per the stipulation of his match with Eddie last year), all TK books him for is to lose unceremoniously? I'm so mad I was so ready for King Switch to be world champ and I hope the rest of the AEW audience is too. All eyes on Grand Slam🔪⭐️

Tony Khan, you will pay for your crimes against King Switch.

[hanzi83]

Episode 600-Should've Stopped at 500

Ep 600-I Should've Stopped at 500- Wrestling Discourse, Palestine/Israel, Drake/Kendrick recaps of #Smackdown #WWEBash #AEWDynamite #AEWCollision #AEWRampage #TNA thoughts

[btybbcedes]

give Mercedes a lesbian storyline @/tonykhan

[rebelkelley0219]

Rumors are swirling this morning that Shane McMahon has reached out with feelers with interest in joining #AEW,

What are your thoughts on this being a possibility? Would thia give @TonyKhan the advantage he needs?

#WWE #SmackDown   

[wrestlesite]

AEW's Elite Faction Secures Multi-Year Contracts

Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks, and Hangman Adam Page Commit to AEW's Future Several top stars have inked multi-year contracts with the company in a significant move for All Elite Wrestling (AEW). The Elite faction, comprising Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks, and Hangman Adam Page, have all pledged their commitment to AEW for the foreseeable future. AEW President Tony Khan confirmed the signings, expressing his gratitude for the crucial role these superstars have played since the inception of AEW. The Young Bucks were among the first to support Khan's vision of creating an international pro wrestling promotion back in 2018. Shortly after, Kenny Omega and Adam Page joined the ranks, and they officially launched AEW together. Read the full article

[christiancagesupporter]

if the motor city machine guns sign with the wwe i'm gonna kill myself @tonykhan

[spinebuster]

@tonykhan why are you anti-black

[ijustthinkevilunoisneat]

Have you considered that now is the perfect time to let Uno and Danhausen team, @/TonyKhan, no Best Friends so it leaves Danhausen open to make some friends, in the form of Dark Order, @/TonyKhan

[g00se-ars0nist]

@tonykhan wheres the aew binder