21 KOO Stories from Smackdown, Collision & Rampage | 9.6.24
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KOO Stories from WWE Raw | 9.6.24
live from Rogers Place | Edmonton, Canada
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It’s the last night of the FOX era of Smackdown. When it was announced, it seemed like it might be the biggest deal in the world. 5 years later, and it was just fine. These are the cycles of professional wresting. I guess we could ask, if Fox never brought CM Punk in to work on Backstage, would he have ever gone to AEW?
In another timeline, we’d get those answers.
1. Cody Rhodes v Jacob Fatu Tease
I was screaming STEEL CAGE for about 65 seconds during Nick Aldis’ monologue. Yeah, we’re getting Solo v Cody next week. We’re all waiting for that Jacob match though.
2. Did Ms. MITB almost win a match?
Papa H almost did something different with the briefcase holder. A visual pin? That’s different than losing for 9 months straight. Here for it.
Very happy to see Lyra Valkyria working to get the build up. Her return on NXT this week was glorious too.
3. Da Vinci Code: Squash modes
Right before, the Vinci match started, I thought to myself: Vince would troll us and squash this dude. Clearly, I just have the WWE protocol implanted into my brain. Cause it happened.
4. Legado del Fantasma & The Family must all share a WeWork
I’m convinced. I imagine that’s where Tyler Bate & Pete Dunne were getting coffee from that one time too.
Either way, Dragon Lee vs Ilia Dragunov vs Dirty Dom. Fun.
5. Why Piper not getting any love?
I get it, Chelsea Green is a star right now. Between Smackdown, NXT. Why can’t Piper get a side feud though? Bring Tegan Nox back and let them do something in the ring while Chelsea works her way to the title. I wanna see Piper wrestle!
6. Austin Theory got one of the best Stunner Sells
I’ve heard people talk bad about it before. I think it was from the Wrestlemania Stone Cold one but I won’t hear a word about it. This is why Austin was one of Vince’s golden boys. These are the types of things that get remembered forever.
7. Andrade v Carmelo Package = FIRE
Honestly, enough said.
The segment wasn’t the greatest but the crowd is getting louder and more into these guys every week. Be patient.
8. The Bloodline needs a transfusion
I was so excited for Roman to be back and with good riddance. Him coming back was a surge. This story definitely drags when he’s not here though. Not sure how Solo and Roman have touched too soon but also not enough. No Jimmy tease. No Heyman tease. Why did Roman even come back? It’s more than six months to Wrestlemania, I guess I’ll just be patient.
KOO Stories from AEW Collision & Rampage | 9.6.24
live from NOW Arena | Chicago, IL
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It’s the All Out Go Home Show times 2!
1. Lance Archer knows his character perfectly
And it’s not a new thing. it’s been like this ever since I first saw him in New Japan. We don’t need more championships in AEW. We know that. But we need something for guys like this and Brian Cage and Shane Taylor who give so much and are never really in line for the TNT title. or Heavyweight. Or the International. or the Continental. Maybe the ROH TV title?
2. Arkady Aura gotta Samantha Irvin that GYV Announcement
We are GRIZZled. Young. Vets!
We welcome you Arkady Aura, you have seamlessly joined this organizationz!.I just like personalized ring announcements. WWE has that on lock atm.
3. Cassidy back with that light skinned denim
I didn’t think OC was turning heel but he was definitely at a turning point. Am I just looking too deep into this?
4. They OUTRUN the job section?
Always happy to see a team that was relatively unknown start getting a gimmick over while being jobbers then moving up to get their own show off matches. Good for the Outrunners! We’re happy for you!
5. Woah, Kris Stat DID That!
Kris has a good reason!
The thing about heel turns, the best ones are the justifiable ones. Even so, heels nornally go with the basics rather than hit all the valid points. Kris did that initally but this interview was all about validating the betrayal. Thank you!
6. Mortos is a beast.
Am I stating the obvious? Yes
7. The biggest slag whoever did… SLUG? SLAG!
I keep saying it, Harley Cameron and Saraya are great together. Harley has so much charism! Almost like she was built to be a WWE Manager. Either way, Idk where this can go but I love it.
8. Who says Young Bucks don’t do Collisions?
I guess, only when it’s on Fridays.
And only to give us 30 minute bangers. Thanks boys.
I said boys, not THE boys.
9. Who says the show needs to end before the match does?
One of the cool things that AEW can do that WWE can’t are these little run-on moments. It happens during Battle of The Belts sometimes and it’s fun. It makes regular television matches feel like PP matches..
10. Marina x Moxley Mafia Mayhem
The REAL MXM x M x M Collective!
11. Aminata. Who hotta?
What you gotta.. say… about it…?
12. Austin NEEDS a nickname!
Talk about long term story telling. We got ROCK HARD Juice Robinson, FULLY COCKED Colten Gunn, Switchblade Jay White, Austin Gunn needs a nickname!
Stone Cold?
13. HOUSE of Black v House of Gucci
The Crowd cheered House of Gucci for MXM to compete with the HOUSE of Black chants. Hilarious.
Has Brody King always came out through the Babyface Entrance? While Buddy came out the Heel entrance? Am I the only one just noticing this?
10’s all around for House of Black
Honorable mentions:
Shida got some of the coolest unique gear in pro wrestling
Will Ospreay got the International title feeling like a Heavyweight Championship
My tips are frosted and I’m not even doing finger stuff. Gates Open! RUN!
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