AEW Worlds End: Did the Right Continental Classic Story Happen?
Okay, here’s a breakdown of the points made in the text, categorized for clarity. This is essentially a wrestling observation/opinion piece, likely from a fan or wrestling journalist.
1. AEW Championship & Talent Assessment:
* TBS Championship Prediction: The author strongly believes Willow Nightingale and World Champion (presumably referring to a male wrestler) should be the next TBS Champion. They are particularly impressed with Shafir’s improvement and newfound presence.
* Statlander’s Potential: Acknowledges that a shift in momentum can quickly elevate a wrestler’s status.
* Shorter Title Reigns: A key argument – the author advocates for normalizing shorter championship reigns, especially in divisions with a lot of talent. They believe long reigns (like Mercedes Mone and Athena’s) can hurt the depth of the division by limiting opportunities for others.
2. AEW business & Presentation:
* Sports Illustrated Promotion: The author is suspicious of the repeated mentions of the Sports Illustrated awards and the timing of Tony Khan’s interview with SI. This suggests a possible attempt to generate positive press.
* Tailgate Brawl: Points out the quiet cancellation of the tailgate Brawl pre-show, implying it was a forgotten or poorly executed initiative.
* Jim Ross Absence: Notes jim Ross’s absence from commentary during key matches (CC Finals and potentially the world Title match) and speculates it was likely health-related.
3. Match & Storyline Quality:
* Mixed nuts Mayhem: Surprisingly enjoyed the Mixed Nuts Mayhem match and suggests it should be an annual event.
* World Title Picture: Praises Tony khan for building a compelling upper-tier men’s World Title picture, with the potential for Kenny Omega’s return and a possible match with Andrade.
Overall Tone:
The tone is analytical and opinionated. The author is clearly a knowledgeable wrestling fan who is engaged with AEW’s product and isn’t afraid to offer constructive criticism alongside praise. They are paying attention to both in-ring performance and the broader business/promotional aspects of the company.
Source:
The text is from F4WOnline (Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online), indicated by the ”preferred-source-cta” and ”f4w-banner” elements. This suggests the author is highly likely a contributor to that website.