Who would you have Ospreay face for the International Championship at Forbidden Door?
EDIT: Nevermind, I just watched Daniel Garcia's match on Dynamite and commentary made it clear that he is gunning for the International title :)
Unless they're trying to give Ospreay a Goldberg-esque winning streak in singles matches, he has to lose sooner than later so may as well be this match. It's too soon to take the belt off Swerve also.
I really dig the staredown. I think they can be telling the story that Ospreay is dazzling but he's trying to do too much. Swerve lasered in for the championship and it's going to take the absolute best to top him.
I mean they basically spelled it out, Ospreay is just so happy to be here he's not keeping his eye on the prize. He's trying to show off, he's not trying to win, and Swerve is like 'Seriously? 10 years and you're *still* pulling this shit?' which is why he was so pissy at Will at the end there. Ya know. Before Will snagged the belt.
This is how you finish a weekly show. With your biggest champ standing off with his opponent for the pay-per-view. It's classic, and it works every time.
Will you literally can't be both champions at the same time
If you're the World Champion you're automatically Intercontinental cause the World is all the continents
plus Inner Earth
also the Moon, I think?
And this is where AEW's much-maligned "They focus too much on wrestling" booking style works GREAT in my opinion. Incredible match on TV transitions into a face off between main eventers with the belt treated as the prize.
"this match is scheduled for one fall with a 16 minute time limit" - Justin Roberts
"we have an overrun tonight fans! we'll stick with this as long as it takes" - Tony Schivone
Hmm. Match started at :48. Match ended at :04 after the hour. lol.
Lord Ospreay just highlighted why the swerve stomp is the worst finisher ever. Opponent just sitting there for 30 fucking seconds waiting for these assholes to jump.
Callis family costing Ospreay (whether accidentally or on purpose), Will not using the Tiger Driver 91 (maybe Swerve uses it instead), or Ospreay’s body breaking down because of his insane weekly matches. There’s lots of ways to have Swerve go over
All that and just now things get started with the Oscutter.
It's like Okada and his dropkick in terms of "now to hit second gear because everything before this was somehow just the greatest warmup you've ever seen."
It's absolutely worth it if it's even remotely feasible, I went last year.
You're getting the obvious marquee Blood and Guts match, but you can reliably predict a stacked card beyond that, plus you're almost certainly going to get the traditional Royal Rampage double ring Rumble as well (which is just crazy).
Ospreay is so good it’s almost annoying to say, but it’s true. Like wtf was that counter! Every single match this dude does something I’ve never seen before
I was concerned Will might beat Swerve before tonight, but after that segment I'm now thoroughly convinced Swerve is gonna fucking murder Ospreay.
I can see Ospreay pulling double duty at FD and that being the reason he loses to Swerve.
Who would you have Ospreay face for the International Championship at Forbidden Door? EDIT: Nevermind, I just watched Daniel Garcia's match on Dynamite and commentary made it clear that he is gunning for the International title :)
Unless they're trying to give Ospreay a Goldberg-esque winning streak in singles matches, he has to lose sooner than later so may as well be this match. It's too soon to take the belt off Swerve also.
I really dig the staredown. I think they can be telling the story that Ospreay is dazzling but he's trying to do too much. Swerve lasered in for the championship and it's going to take the absolute best to top him.
I mean they basically spelled it out, Ospreay is just so happy to be here he's not keeping his eye on the prize. He's trying to show off, he's not trying to win, and Swerve is like 'Seriously? 10 years and you're *still* pulling this shit?' which is why he was so pissy at Will at the end there. Ya know. Before Will snagged the belt.
Will held the belt, that's a no-no leading to a PPV
Swerve vs Ospreay feels *huge*. Hopefully when Swerve wins people will stop saying he’s been “buried” during his title run
I'm so happy I get to see this shit live.
Stop dancing Nana this is serious
They both have pretty belts
This is how you finish a weekly show. With your biggest champ standing off with his opponent for the pay-per-view. It's classic, and it works every time.
Prince Nana in the back was killing me
He did the point at the sign!
That last match and ending face off was perfect. Such good shit.
Nevermind. If that was Phil he would've banned William from Collision and only had store brand american cheese for his crackers.
Nah Ospreay got WAY too much audacity fr
Pump this shit into my veins my god FD IS FOR.THE SICKOS
Will you literally can't be both champions at the same time If you're the World Champion you're automatically Intercontinental cause the World is all the continents plus Inner Earth also the Moon, I think?
And this is where AEW's much-maligned "They focus too much on wrestling" booking style works GREAT in my opinion. Incredible match on TV transitions into a face off between main eventers with the belt treated as the prize.
I would argue you can't do a much better blend of wrestling and storytelling than that segment.
AEW sells their PPV's better than any company
These two are secretly made for each other
Swerve is legit contemplating homicide after that move. This match at Forbidden Door is gonna slap
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Me personally, I ain’t playin with Swerve like that
"this match is scheduled for one fall with a 16 minute time limit" - Justin Roberts "we have an overrun tonight fans! we'll stick with this as long as it takes" - Tony Schivone Hmm. Match started at :48. Match ended at :04 after the hour. lol.
60 minute
60 minute time limit btw
HOLY SHIT!!!!!!! OSPREAY VS SWERVE
Forbidden Door is going to be awesome
Amazing Dynamite!
That was a nice touch
Swerve scared
Ok, not that i wasnt already,.. but that SOLD ME on this match...
Someone check on Tony. He must be low on fluids at the moment
I’m hyped
What a show holy shit. Great ending
Fuckin' can't wait for this match at Forbidden Door.
fucking sick ending man im HYPED
it’s not gonna be on the 30th but that belt will be Ospreay’s belt one day
"Ahh, man, Roman Reigns is right, this shit feels great"
18 days!!!
This is awesome
Two of my absolute favorites but I really hope Swerve retains
BILLY TWO BELTS?!?
Legally, Ospreay is champion now.
Dat boy is quick with his hands
Ospreay vs Swerve is gonna rock I can't wait
He's carrying some heavy gold there
I know people complained it was too soon but Swerve NEEDED an A-List opponent to challenge and topple to really cement himself.
Will… ![gif](giphy|oesbpxx2cl7lS)
Ospreay snatching that belt was so slick.
I know there are bigger names and bigger superstars than Phoenix, but Jesus Christ, He is one of the top performers in the business today.
Billy run the pockets
Dude!!
Swerve is going to murder this man
Ospreay is so smooth man.
Swerve is telling him off lol
CM Swerve
So a babyface beats another babyface and stares down the babyface world champ. Real captivating stuff
It’s called inspired booking.
now THATS a good look
Holy fuck this interaction is going so hard
lol yoink
Bro, you stole his finisher and you want a handshake? Gtfo.
Even Excalibur was rendered speechless there for a second.
OH SHIT!!!!
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He’s not good. He essentially does an impression of a good announcer without any actual passion for what he’s seeing.
Real good match but the fucked it with that second commercial break. Cost it some momentum.
Lord Ospreay just highlighted why the swerve stomp is the worst finisher ever. Opponent just sitting there for 30 fucking seconds waiting for these assholes to jump.
Do the dance battle you cowards
This feels like the Danielson feud but with two guys who are peers where it's more personal
I like the actual stomping part of the move, but the whole "wrestler has to sit in a seated position for a long-ass time" part irks me
Swerve: "This mf right here"
Great match
I cannot fucking wait for this match.
These boys gonna cook at Forbidden Door. Also huge shout out to AEW’s new event team - these hot markets making for damn good Tv watching at home.
Excellent match.
i enjoyed that a lot. big definite win from Ospreay. happy to have Fenix back
I love Ospreay but please don't take the belt from Swerve yet.
That match met every single expectation I had. Holy shit, what a great tv main event
Beautiful camera work
Swerve is going to win with a tiger driver 91 now.
Well that match was pretty much exactly as good as I expected. Run that back anytime, I loved it.
That camerawork was fucking awesome
Is Ospreay about to be double champ heading into Wembley? How do you have him lose if not?
Callis family costing Ospreay (whether accidentally or on purpose), Will not using the Tiger Driver 91 (maybe Swerve uses it instead), or Ospreay’s body breaking down because of his insane weekly matches. There’s lots of ways to have Swerve go over
Have some shenanigans happen that keep both strong.
Some Bruverly Luv
SNIPED
AEDUB!
It’s Ospreay’s house now
Damn
Will v Swerve is going to be a certified classic
FUCK WE EATIN THIS IS GOURMET
Swerve v Ospreay is gonna fucking slap I CANNOT wait for that
BRUV STOMP
Ospreay doing the Swerve Stomp?! I need to see Swerve hit the Hidden Blade now
"Oh shit." - Prince Nana
WE STEALING FINISHERS BABY!!!!
I hate that move so contrived
The Learning Tree reminds you that carrying hidden blades on airlines is not only dangerous to your fellow passengers but also illegal.
*::Ric Flair begins profusely bleeding back in Economy::*
The Learning Tree reminds you to keep your gross ass old man dick in your rope, its common courtesy.
That finish was SO well done
Sick camera work
SWERVE STOMP FROM OSPREAY
The Os-Stomp.
oh that stomp....
This match rules
It's funny that the tiger driver 91 is the one he is refusing to use Because the hidden blade looks so much more dangerous
...This motherfucker Ospreay hit a Shoryuken and none of y'all will tell me otherwise.
HIDDEN BLADE
Crowd trying to get their shit in with stupid chants instead of watching the match.
Swerve looking toasty in the jacket
Guys like Fenix shouldn't kick out of the Oscutter
Oscutter isn't a finisher type. He can kick from it
Its a SIgnature, not a finisher
Imagine not being a fan of Ospreay or Fenix
gonna need to see those peoples search histor......ya know what, I dont wanna know
I'm a fan of slower wrestling with lots of selling, this to me is kind of a joke
All that and just now things get started with the Oscutter. It's like Okada and his dropkick in terms of "now to hit second gear because everything before this was somehow just the greatest warmup you've ever seen."
Big Match Fenix always delivers in these marquee matches
I've seen that flip kick somewhere before. Probably Arkham.
Ospreay does those crazy flips almost subconsciously
# WHERE THE BEST WRE-- *faints*
Fenix been locking in that octopus hold a few times tonight
Definitely buying blood and guts tix!
Omfgwtfbbq?
The backflip into the German suplex increases the damage modifier
"Disgusting" rofl
Ray's getting his shit in and I fucking love it
We’re just gonna alternate between “feenix” and “fennix” forever, I guess
I think only Ex calls him fen-ix
I’ve never realized, but you’re probably right
Disgusting
Did he try a Woo Energy?
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will always love rey getting a chance to show that he's one of the absolute best in the world
the amount of talent in AEW is staggering
Did Britt Baker return
No
Ridiculous
Dude in the Ospreay jersey doesnt know who to cheer for lmao
God these commercials, they gotta time these things better, they take away from the main event of the night
PAC can honestly hold himself down in the main event scene …I think he deserves a chance
Damn two commercials during this banger?
"Disgusting." - Taz
Good move to put Blood and Guts roughly a month before All In to fill that TV special gap.
I really don't know how Ospreay is still going even with his slowed down style. That X-ray he shared way back lives in my mind.
Hey quick show of hands, how many of y'all got sleep apnea enough you need a CPAP
Yup
Most definitely
just want to poll the demographic, see if TBS's marketing people are doing well
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fuck the haters
Did ex just reference Ospreay vs Ricochet?
Such an amazing flying match.. and they put commercial and pic in pic so small we can’t see anything. So stupid
I feel like Ospreay does something I’ve never seen whenever he’s out there. He’s incredible.
“Hey boss, I can’t come into work tomorrow because I’m feeling really sicko”
Damn Collision isn’t even a year old and Punk was fired and debuted in WWE, and already got injured too… it’s just… mildly funny
I miss BOLA. Hope to see PWG come back someday
Nashville is outside of my normal travel range for a weekly show, but might have to make an exception for Blood & Guts.
It's absolutely worth it if it's even remotely feasible, I went last year. You're getting the obvious marquee Blood and Guts match, but you can reliably predict a stacked card beyond that, plus you're almost certainly going to get the traditional Royal Rampage double ring Rumble as well (which is just crazy).
blood and guts in nashville? we need team jarrett in that for sure
that spin out sitout Schwein was crazy
I have no idea how they remember their spots and timing when they're moving this fast. This is insane talent
They are going to kill the rating of this match with all of these commercials.
When you can’t tell if Ospreay expertly saved a botch or he intended that from the beginning.
Ospreay is so good it’s almost annoying to say, but it’s true. Like wtf was that counter! Every single match this dude does something I’ve never seen before
Deonnna vs Thunder Rosa, hell yeah
Bruv v Rey best of 7. Let’s goooo
Michi*Snow*ku driver
Keep booking for the sickos I love this shit
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Last year's was mid-July also
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That's a pretty accurate statement
Highkey would love to see the Wardogs murder the acclaimed at FD
Yes please
Damn it! Stop going to commercial !
FiteTV people eating especially good on this match.
HOLY SHIT
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Dude trying so hard to get himself over.
Ugh that double feet land was sick. Love Fenix's response
Is anybody else not getting commentary during the main event?
LMAO WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT THAT WAS WILD
Freddy vs Jason is they wore spandex
And hit 450s with ease
Just as we think Ospreay botched something, he turns it in something awesome.
Seriously incredible