Yuya and Speedball with a nice match. Really good showing from Yuya. Putting a decent push on Yuya could be seen as a sign of good faith with NJPW.

Deaner is looking very strong & believable as the leader of The Design. Like he absorbed EY's life force just a little. Yet, he still is capable of establishing his own identity. I almost think The Design is trying to break Sami to build him into something different.

Deaner actually seemed different this week. In a good way. I think I'd rather have him in a manager role and wrestles occasionally as needed. No clue as to what Sami is up to with the design.

this is interesting

this actually looks pretty cool. Some one is stepping up their graphics game.

^^ That's pretty cool.

I'm actually looking forward to this show, as Alexander/Bully should be fun, plus either Mickie James is getting one last title run, or this is it for Hardcore Country.

hate to say it but H2K was hard to watch.

Kaz gone from AEW, and has signed with Impact.

I enjoyed the Cardona storyline through out the show. Actual lol when Myers did the Hendry clap. The main event was ok but I'm starting to believe less in Joe Hendry than before. Maybe he needs a heel turn.

Feb 11, 2023 13:37:18 GMT bodyslam said:

I enjoyed the Cardona storyline throughout the show. Actual lol when Myers did the Hendry clap. The main event was ok but I'm starting to believe less in Joe Hendry than before. Maybe he needs a heel turn.

I don't get the urge to turn Hendry heel so soon. He just returned.

I assumed No Surrender was on Sunday (Sat in the US) but it’s on at the same time as Smackdown and then Rampage?

WTF, as far as I know no other PPVs on Sunday (Sat) so why not hold it then?

Feb 24, 2023 14:55:13 GMT System said:

I assumed No Surrender was on Sunday (Sat in the US) but it’s on at the same time as Smackdown and then Rampage?

WTF, as far as I know no other PPVs on Sunday (Sat) so why not hold it then?

I don't think it's an actual PPV, more so just a special, similar to AEW when they do Dynamite and Rampage as New Year's Smash, Grand Slam, etc.

Feb 24, 2023 14:55:13 GMT System said:

I assumed No Surrender was on Sunday (Sat in the US) but it’s on at the same time as Smackdown and then Rampage?

WTF, as far as I know no other PPVs on Sunday (Sat) so why not hold it then?

They moved all ppv to Friday. Both Bound for Glory and Hard to Kill were on Friday.  The reasoning I saw was to try something different.  Personally I think it has to do with the fallow up tv tapings and getting a better and more lively crowd on saturday vs sunday.  

Watched No Surrender, was a solid show overall

Never thought I’d see someone dance to a VR game during a match.
Would have preferred Rich Swann to go over.

From about the six man tag it was obvious the ropes needed tightening and they kept squeaking throughout the rest of the event, surely they could have called an audible while they fixed it and have a backstage promo or something?

This as a really good episode. As good as the matches were the interviews and backstage stuff was better. Starting with a in ring promo was a nice change of pace. Bey was great but Ace needs to work on him mic skills. Shane Haste with the interview of the night. Rhino dropping the F bomb on the design. Bully with the fat jokes on the injured Tommy fallowed up with the Bupinder confrontation. Mickey and Shaw in ring was good. Meyers and Moose segment was good. Dango with the police tape was good but Swinger steals the show.

Trey Miguel vs. Lince Dorado at Sacrifice should be a fun match up.

bodyslam

Let's go!

The Sacrifice Fallout show looks decent enough with King/Kazarian, as well as MCMG/TMDK.

Mar 23, 2023 18:50:26 GMT Big Pete said:

bodyslam

Let's go!

Only of he puts over Josh Alexander.

Mar 23, 2023 18:50:26 GMT Big Pete said:

bodyslam

Let's go!

maybe Moose can give him the No Jackhammer Needed

Josh Alexander has relinquished the Impact heavyweight championship, due to a torn tricep. An absolutle horrible ending to a great title reign.

I was looking forwards to Joash vs Maclin at Rebellion. Maclin vs Kushida just does not have the big match feel. Hopefully they do a good jopb with building up to the match.

And Mickie injured too. Thats two top stars out.

Mar 25, 2023 17:37:51 GMT bodyslam said:

I was looking forwards to Joash vs Maclin at Rebellion. Maclin vs Kushida just does not have the big match feel. Hopefully they do a good jopb with building up to the match.

And Mickie injured too. Thats two top stars out.

Even worse, two top stars that also happen to hold the top titles in both the men's and women's divisions.

This is a reason you shouldn't have your champion defend the belt at every event. Horrible news.

I think Mickie's injury is more of a work setting up a 3 way at Rebellion Mickie vs Jordynne vs Masha.

So Sacrifice was a pretty good show, at least I thought so anyways.

I really dug the hell out of Gresham/Bailey, hands down my favourite match of the night. Also, the tag match between Bullet Club and TMDK, Trey Miguel/Lince Dorado and the six-man tag team match were fun as well.

bodyslam, what did you think of the show?

Lony I think it turned out better than expected after hearing the Josh and Mickie news. I need to rewatch the 6 man tag. I hate to say it but I really enjoyed the Busted Open match between Bully and Tommy. The Wrestlemania 17 like ladder spot was awesome. While Bully may not be able to go in the ring like he use to, he is still one of the better story tellers in and out of the ring.

Feel for Josh Alexander, seemed in great spirits at WSW. Risk with lengthy title reigns, all that investment and no one really gets the rub.

Mar 22, 2023 23:31:00 GMT Lony said:

Trey Miguel vs. Lince Dorado at Sacrifice should be a fun match up.

I have Lince on PSN & when he was in WWE he was seemingly playing Overwatch 24/7. Perks of making Luke Harper money i guess.
@ness 🤯

Better than Chikara fans hating you for existing!

Apr 13, 2023 13:38:42 GMT @ness said:

Better than Chikara fans hating you for existing!

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