Consider me a ‘Collider’. I love the new show so far: it’s distinct from Dynamite, offering a more throwback style and giving the immensely talented BC Gold (with the revelation that is Juice Robinson), Hobbs, Starks, Miro, Andrade and Joe consistent opportunities to shine. Saturday night’s alright!
We’re a bit past Thanksgiving, but an AEW wrestler I’m truly thankful for is Sting. His in-ring renaissance (in his 60s!) has been a joy to watch. From legendary feuds with Flair, Muta, Vader, Hogan, Bret, & Angle... to mixing it up today with FTR, The Acclaimed, House of Black. What a final chapter.
I know it’s been a few days, but I really enjoyed Cobb/JONAH, the ‘hoss battle’ or ‘Kaiju v. Kaiju’ (in the words of Filthy Tom). This was my first exposure to JONAH, who was great, and Jeff Cobb continues feats of strength in this tourney that are out of this world: made the crowd gasp. Good stuff.
I love everything about this photo, harkening back to those glorious last of the pre-pandemic days: the violent artistry of New Japan on full display, dangerous yet controlled. EVIL before the split, Goto a master of his craft, Shingo’s facials and selling, Ishii reeling down on the mat. Incredible.
I’m always delighted when CM Punk comes out in his hoody paying tribute to his beloved dog. It warms the heart & is aesthetically the antithesis of the sterile/manicured approach of other companies. To all the dog lovers out there, while our dogs love & revere us, it’s nice when we return the favor.
