At this point, just based on what I'm seeing the dudes up high in AEW saying, there's almost no way they haven't approached Maki Itoh on some level.
I just can't see that not happening.
I just can't see that not happening.
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AEW Dynamite |OT5| Hello again mother fuckers.
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I'm sorry, but it's Hangman since he adopts the apathetic "tweet everything in lower case letters in all my takes so I don't come off too serious" sort of thing going on that dril and then subsequently everyone on Earth started doing.
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I really enjoyed the night overall
Veny/Emi was absolutely fantastic. Two absolute pros, and I would love to see more of Veny. Emi works so much better as a heel and seemed to be working at a different gear compared to her prior AEW stuff
Itoh/Mizunami was pretty damn fun. No doubt in my mind that Itoh would be a star in the U.S. Mizunami did a fantastic job with her facials and was a great foil to Itoh.
I actually thought Yuka/Mei was the weakest match of the night. It wasn't bad at all, but there were a few rough spots here and there.
I thought Aja looked better here than she did back at DoN 2019. She looks more mobile now, and she still has this aura to me. I was worried that she'd be too broken down, but she is going to serve her role well in this tournament if tonight is anything to go by.
Overall, it was a fun show, and I'd be shocked if we don't see Veny and Itoh again in the future.
Veny/Emi was absolutely fantastic. Two absolute pros, and I would love to see more of Veny. Emi works so much better as a heel and seemed to be working at a different gear compared to her prior AEW stuff
Itoh/Mizunami was pretty damn fun. No doubt in my mind that Itoh would be a star in the U.S. Mizunami did a fantastic job with her facials and was a great foil to Itoh.
I actually thought Yuka/Mei was the weakest match of the night. It wasn't bad at all, but there were a few rough spots here and there.
I thought Aja looked better here than she did back at DoN 2019. She looks more mobile now, and she still has this aura to me. I was worried that she'd be too broken down, but she is going to serve her role well in this tournament if tonight is anything to go by.
Overall, it was a fun show, and I'd be shocked if we don't see Veny and Itoh again in the future.
Yeah, easily.
None of them bad matches at all. But the other three were better.
Emi Sakura vs Veny was a fantastic match. Emi is in great shape and is clearly motivated to show off what she's capable of to a bigger audience. Mei vs Yuka wasn't bad but I feel could be much better if they work together more and get a better feel for each other's timing. Big fan of Ryo Mizunami, with her theatrics I think she could get over big in front of a crowd. Same for Itoh. Aja Kong still has a good presence even if she can't work how she used to, and in a way it's kinda cool that when she takes a bump, it feels like a big deal.
Good point. Shut that forbidden door while we're at it. Okada and Ibushi wrestle on the regular.
Seriously, we all agree that Veny vs. Emi was 4 stars at least, right? Such a hard-hitting match with a lot of drama.
Britt vs. Yuka was my prediction, but I thought they'd at least let Veny and Maki make it to the second round. AEW in general is pretty predictable and I think that's fine because if you're telling a story it should never be a swerve for a swerve's sake.
I just realized Maki would totally fit in with the old join dark order vignettes. Failed pop idol who forces others to join her own social club. Extremely charismatic but can't seem to clench the big one to the point where she becomes almost nihilistic.
I do wanna stress that everyone looked awesome tonight. Rio was awesome as hell and a good foil to Maki.I now see what's awesome about Emi Sakura and Aja Kong put it some effort and looked badass but not in a lazy way.
come on TK.Do some more emotional booking some flights huh lol
I do wanna stress that everyone looked awesome tonight. Rio was awesome as hell and a good foil to Maki.I now see what's awesome about Emi Sakura and Aja Kong put it some effort and looked badass but not in a lazy way.
come on TK.Do some more emotional booking some flights huh lol
yeah, I'm really excited for more folk to see more of veny. i thought today's match was a perfect introduction, but do agree that they are even better than what folk saw. crazy high potential.
My fav on the night, but I loved the whole card. Emi's gimmick pretty much had go away heat with me coming in from her last AE-Dub run but warrior queen Emi won me over almost instantly. By the end of the match I wanted to see so much more of her and Veny. They worked their asses off.
No losers tonight. Everyone crushed it.
This was just great. I could've watched Emi and Veny go for another 30 mins. Both are just awesome. Bummer we won't see Maki in the next round but she'll eventually have her time to shine in AEW, I just know it. Still super excited for the next round although it doesn't seem like any surprises are going to happen in the booking but sometimes if the booking is predictable because it makes sense.
I hope they sign Mei, Maki and Veny. I was pleasantly surprised tonight (although I am still bummed that Maki didn't advance). This was way better than I thought it would be. Thanks, TK!
With the visa situation the way that it is. It wasn't hard to predict the winners of the first round. They are working with people they have already employed.
Literally heartbroken that not even one of the wrestlers I was rooting for made it to the 2nd round. But I enjoyed every match so much. That was really good.
My favorite match was that Rin Kadokura vs Aja Kong. It was so old school. Rin tried so hard but she just couldn't take out the giant. I hope we get to see her again.
My favorite match was that Rin Kadokura vs Aja Kong. It was so old school. Rin tried so hard but she just couldn't take out the giant. I hope we get to see her again.
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No need to change the title thread. I'm sure they're working on getting for Maki for us, even more so after the reception from today's tournament matches.
Pandemic and Visa issues would slow down what we want though, but it's good for the outlook of the women's division.
Pandemic and Visa issues would slow down what we want though, but it's good for the outlook of the women's division.
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I jested in that last post. There's no way they won't be at AEW some time in the future.
All four were great matches with those two losers beinng the highlight.
I can already hear a full live crowd reaction to both performers in my head. And Mei has big Kylie Rae/Bayley energy.
I could be totally off and somehow they have a history of abuse or some wild shit, but the whole Gatoh Move promotion seems like a really warm, cozy atmosphere.
I can really appreciate that.
I can really appreciate that.
I bet they'll offer her millions of dollars just to take her away from AEW. Sometimes I think that AEW is just a developmental system for WWE. They see good prospects and just sign them.
WWE said they were getting out of the business of hoarding wrestlers and never doing shit with them. I don't think Maki would be on their radar, and I also think Tony K has that possibility covered.
You don't have to worry about that. wwe only goes after the absolute top quality Joshi workers so Itoh won't be on their radar at all.
Maki Itoh leading the Dark Order might actually get me to like the Dark Order. I need to see it Tony!
i feel attacked
Oh when he doesn't want his favourite wrestler to go to WWE, it's fine.
But when I do it, I have to put up with never ending cyber bullying and CURSED photoshops and avatars. This community!
That was really fun
Maki Itoh is as advertised. Very entertaining to watch.
Rin Kadokura also impressed me.
Really, the whole thing was cool and everyone was quite good. I'm not experienced with any of them (aside from the magical girl and her AEW appearances) and that's a big part of why I enjoyed it.
Maki Itoh is as advertised. Very entertaining to watch.
Rin Kadokura also impressed me.
Really, the whole thing was cool and everyone was quite good. I'm not experienced with any of them (aside from the magical girl and her AEW appearances) and that's a big part of why I enjoyed it.
lol i saw thunder rosa's blog on youtube -- the morning before her match with Maki Itoh. She said her husband's favorite wrestler is Maki Itoh, lol.
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