I think it's a case of stretching what is there and also having a tournament without the headache of who is going over who.The AEW Eliminator Tournament looks pretty disappointing... No Black, no Punk, no MJF, no Miro, no Allin, no Pac, no Andrade, no Jungle Boy, no Cole... Why are guys like Matt Hardy (Casino match), Christian Cage (straight title match) and Dustin Rhodes (this) in the title picture in 2021? I never liked any of those 3, but now it's just sad watching them really...
I knew this Tourny was just a way to get Danielson a Title shot, which is fine but that's a disappointing lineup...
He has a unique character/gimmick.Anybody here fans of Danhausen?
Anybody here fans of Danhausen?
https://deadline.com/2021/10/hollyw...agreement-on-new-film-tv-contract-1234850563/
In case anyone was worried about IATSE strike affecting wrestling.
To quote ESPN's Lee Corso "not so fast my friend"
IATSE Deal Could Be Rejected: 'Our Leadership Let Us Down' - Variety
I think it's a case of stretching what is there and also having a tournament without the headache of who is going over who.
Looking at the brackets, you'd bet your house on a Mox v Danielson final which is fine, as the likes of Allin, MJF, Miro etc don't have to be sacrificed to get that. AEW do these type of gimmicks to pick no one contender frequently so I'm sure the next will feature some of the ones you mentioned.
In regards Punk this is going to be a massive slow burn. You can see it in how they're pushing the fact he's barely winning matches. Punk won't be involved in the title picture until 2022 I'd say but when he is, it's going to feel big.
I am conflicted on who becomes King of the Ring since I like both finalists.
They gotta give it to Xavier Woods, right? The fans are clearly behind him and he'd at least do more with it than Finn Balor, who, frankly doesn't need it.
Woods and Vega should be the winners. Knowing WWE, Balor and, ugh, Doudrop will win it.
Actually there is because this win would finally established Woods as a legit solo wrestler much like the rest of the New Day instead of just a tag team guy/hype man. Balor has held almost every WWE title so he doesn't really need it. To give this to Woods should do wonders for him instead of just making him the Marty Jannetty to Kofi & Big E.Nothing wrong with Balor winning it, even at the expense of Woods.
I think Balor should win. For one, I can't stand Xavier Woods, he's literally one of the most annoying characters in all of television history for me. Anytime him and Kofi are cutting a promo I turn it off or fast forward past it. Those two together are like nails on a chalkboard for me. But more importantly, under no circumstances should Xavier be beating Finn in a match clean, he's one of the worst wrestlers on the roster, Finn is one of the best. Him beating Ricochet was already a joke, Ricochet is 10 times the wrestler Xavier is, he does anything Woods can do except exponentially better... Beating Finn? Nope.
They already have Mustafa Ali, Cedric Alexander and Ricochet (and others) who are basically the same type of wrestlers as Woods, who aren't getting good pushes, except they are all much better in the ring. So there is no need to push Woods as a single. Woods is over, he's popular, seems like a nice guy, and I get that King of the Ring is his dream, but the only reason he made it this far is because of this fan push for him to win. Finn doesn't need it, but if I was Finn and they made me lose to Woods, I would ask for my release...
I know this post won't go over well here, I'm honestly not trolling, just my opinion on one of the bigger subjects going on in WWE right now... Sorry Xavier fans, but he's awful.
Whelp, I'd argue you're in the minority.
I think you mis-judge who and how many people like Xavier Woods.
Actually there is because this win would finally established Woods as a legit solo wrestler much like the rest of the New Day instead of just a tag team guy/hype man. Balor has held almost every WWE title so he doesn't really need it. To give this to Woods should do wonders for him instead of just making him the Marty Jannetty to Kofi & Big E.
I'd agree that there's something lacking with Xavier to an extent, so Finn would have to be the choice.I think Balor should win. For one, I can't stand Xavier Woods, he's literally one of the most annoying characters in all of television history for me. Anytime him and Kofi are cutting a promo I turn it off or fast forward past it. Those two together are like nails on a chalkboard for me. But more importantly, under no circumstances should Xavier be beating Finn in a match clean, he's one of the worst wrestlers on the roster, Finn is one of the best. Him beating Ricochet was already a joke, Ricochet is 10 times the wrestler Xavier is, he does anything Woods can do except exponentially better... Beating Finn? Nope.
They already have Mustafa Ali, Cedric Alexander and Ricochet (and others) who are basically the same type of wrestlers as Woods, who aren't getting good pushes, except they are all much better in the ring. So there is no need to push Woods as a single. Woods is over, he's popular, seems like a nice guy, and I get that King of the Ring is his dream, but the only reason he made it this far is because of this fan push for him to win. Finn doesn't need it, but if I was Finn and they made me lose to Woods, I would ask for my release...
I know this post won't go over well here, I'm honestly not trolling, just my opinion on one of the bigger subjects going on in WWE right now... Sorry Xavier fans, but he's awful.