Malakai Black takes some time off

  • Welcome to "The New" Wrestling Smarks Forum!

    I see that you are not currently registered on our forum. It only takes a second, and you can even login with your Facebook! If you would like to register now, pease click here: Register

    Once registered please introduce yourself in our introduction thread which can be found here: Introduction Board


Gambit

Well-Known Member
Joined
Sep 13, 2022
Messages
534
Reaction score
333
Points
63
I’ll be honest that early era of AEW didn’t really hook me at all. I liked the shows that I did decide to watch but I just didn’t get that need to see it until winter is coming when you can feel Tony Khan taking over.

A lot of it was creative, but the roster didn’t feel it’s see for me in the beginning. Like a lack of the it factor.
I thought Scorpio Sky having that moment with Jericho then the match and how great he was subbing for Daniels in the first round was gonna have a breakout moment. I watched dude since PWG days in the mask. So talented for being where is on the card.
 

Comrade Khan

The Ace of WS
Joined
Dec 2, 2019
Messages
245,579
Reaction score
76,825
Points
118
Age
38
Favorite Wrestler
9yQJpez
Favorite Wrestler
9Cf16sP
I’ll be honest that early era of AEW didn’t really hook me at all. I liked the shows that I did decide to watch but I just didn’t get that need to see it until winter is coming when you can feel Tony Khan taking over.

A lot of it was creative, but the roster didn’t feel it’s see for me in the beginning. Like a lack of the it factor.
the mid and lower card stuff was very hit and miss for sure. the top of the card and tnt title days I loved , Cody's best run in AEW imo. But there was a lot of throwing stuff at the wall and it didnt always work. Also I'll die on the hill The Elite needed to be selfish early, especially in the tag division. I think they got a little too worried about perception instead of putting your best assets forward.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Roy Mustang

Comrade Khan

The Ace of WS
Joined
Dec 2, 2019
Messages
245,579
Reaction score
76,825
Points
118
Age
38
Favorite Wrestler
9yQJpez
Favorite Wrestler
9Cf16sP
oh also, one really awesome angle at Dailys:
the entire fall of hangman . shit was so good
 

Chris

Dreams are Endless
Joined
Dec 23, 2011
Messages
383,682
Reaction score
155,534
Points
128
Age
28
Location
Texas
Favorite Wrestler
tLCb5kv
Favorite Wrestler
OEndG4L
Favorite Wrestler
ArsUxsj
Favorite Wrestler
mrperfect2
Favorite Wrestler
eelOIL6
Favorite Wrestler
BryanDanielson1
Favorite Sports Team
sfa
Favorite Sports Team
dallascowboys
Favorite Sports Team
sanantoniospurs
Favorite Sports Team
texasrangers
the mid and lower card stuff was very hit and miss for sure. the top of the card and tnt title days I loved , Cody's best run in AEW imo. But there was a lot of throwing stuff at the wall and it didnt always work. Also I'll die on the hill The Elite needed to be selfish early, especially in the tag division. I think they got a little too worried about perception instead of putting your best assets forward.

I didn't even like the Bucks as much as i do now but I was screaming for them to just be tag champs already for the longest time it felt like :lol
 

Hidden Blaze

The Wanted Man
Joined
Sep 6, 2007
Messages
207,231
Reaction score
72,433
Points
128
Age
33
Location
Crawford County, GA
Favorite Wrestler
chrisjericho
Favorite Wrestler
MOLAnG4
Favorite Wrestler
edge
Favorite Wrestler
homd3TG
Favorite Sports Team
gLxCq87
Favorite Sports Team
WrE8t1L
Favorite Sports Team
lurU13l
Favorite Sports Team
HHst8yg
I miss the dark order hangout tbh :sadpanda
 
  • Like
Reactions: Comrade Khan

Chris

Dreams are Endless
Joined
Dec 23, 2011
Messages
383,682
Reaction score
155,534
Points
128
Age
28
Location
Texas
Favorite Wrestler
tLCb5kv
Favorite Wrestler
OEndG4L
Favorite Wrestler
ArsUxsj
Favorite Wrestler
mrperfect2
Favorite Wrestler
eelOIL6
Favorite Wrestler
BryanDanielson1
Favorite Sports Team
sfa
Favorite Sports Team
dallascowboys
Favorite Sports Team
sanantoniospurs
Favorite Sports Team
texasrangers
They were all 100% worried about that "booking yourself title runs" perception
 

Comrade Khan

The Ace of WS
Joined
Dec 2, 2019
Messages
245,579
Reaction score
76,825
Points
118
Age
38
Favorite Wrestler
9yQJpez
Favorite Wrestler
9Cf16sP
I didn't even like the Bucks as much as i do now but I was screaming for them to just be tag champs already for the longest time it felt like :lol
yeah, it was very annoying until Hangman Omega tag team run of destiny
 

Chris

Dreams are Endless
Joined
Dec 23, 2011
Messages
383,682
Reaction score
155,534
Points
128
Age
28
Location
Texas
Favorite Wrestler
tLCb5kv
Favorite Wrestler
OEndG4L
Favorite Wrestler
ArsUxsj
Favorite Wrestler
mrperfect2
Favorite Wrestler
eelOIL6
Favorite Wrestler
BryanDanielson1
Favorite Sports Team
sfa
Favorite Sports Team
dallascowboys
Favorite Sports Team
sanantoniospurs
Favorite Sports Team
texasrangers
yeah, it was very annoying until Hangman Omega tag team run of destiny

Not criticizing this at all especially with hindsight but at the time I was like lmao why the fuck are these two Elite singles guys teaming up instead of the most over tag team on your roster
 

Gambit

Well-Known Member
Joined
Sep 13, 2022
Messages
534
Reaction score
333
Points
63
Cody lost steam to after that. Like he was the TOP baby face and loved by the people. But then he weirdly disassociated with The Elite to be with nightmare family and have the Codyverse.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Hidden Blaze

Smart Marx

Israel Has the Right to Exist
Joined
Jun 28, 2010
Messages
176,961
Reaction score
36,961
Points
148
Age
38
Location
Wrestling Forums
Website
wrestlingsmarks.com
Favorite Wrestler
emma
Favorite Wrestler
YA1yyED
Favorite Wrestler
frmoJZU
Favorite Wrestler
nock3cf
Favorite Wrestler
danielbryan3
Favorite Wrestler
tLCb5kv
Favorite Sports Team
WYT3shw
Favorite Sports Team
fRXTMaD
Favorite Sports Team
LechI0u
Favorite Sports Team
RHZ7KJg
the mid and lower card stuff was very hit and miss for sure. the top of the card and tnt title days I loved , Cody's best run in AEW imo. But there was a lot of throwing stuff at the wall and it didnt always work. Also I'll die on the hill The Elite needed to be selfish early, especially in the tag division. I think they got a little too worried about perception instead of putting your best assets forward.
I will say Cody knew how to book Cody lol and I love Cody so I’m not even mad at it.

And yeah I think that’s one of the main reasons why Tony taking the book during the fall that year was such an important thing for AEW because it allowed Kenny omega and the Bucks to be pushed I mean even Kenny didn’t wanna put the world title on himself and he should’ve been world champion way before he was.
 

Hidden Blaze

The Wanted Man
Joined
Sep 6, 2007
Messages
207,231
Reaction score
72,433
Points
128
Age
33
Location
Crawford County, GA
Favorite Wrestler
chrisjericho
Favorite Wrestler
MOLAnG4
Favorite Wrestler
edge
Favorite Wrestler
homd3TG
Favorite Sports Team
gLxCq87
Favorite Sports Team
WrE8t1L
Favorite Sports Team
lurU13l
Favorite Sports Team
HHst8yg
Cody booking himself out of the title match smh
Yeah. I never understood that. Like I get not wanting to be the book yourself as champion guy… but like it’s just dumb to completely book yourself out of the world title scene..
 

Comrade Khan

The Ace of WS
Joined
Dec 2, 2019
Messages
245,579
Reaction score
76,825
Points
118
Age
38
Favorite Wrestler
9yQJpez
Favorite Wrestler
9Cf16sP
Not criticizing this at all especially with hindsight but at the time I was like lmao why the fuck are these two Elite singles guys teaming up instead of the most over tag team on your roster
It was more egregious to me that Bucks put over Private Party and then PP just loses anyways to what most ppl would consider a less good team. was very odd booking
 
  • Like
Reactions: Chris

Comrade Khan

The Ace of WS
Joined
Dec 2, 2019
Messages
245,579
Reaction score
76,825
Points
118
Age
38
Favorite Wrestler
9yQJpez
Favorite Wrestler
9Cf16sP
I will say Cody knew how to book Cody lol and I love Cody so I’m not even mad at it.

And yeah I think that’s one of the main reasons why Tony taking the book during the fall that year was such an important thing for AEW because it allowed Kenny omega and the Bucks to be pushed I mean even Kenny didn’t wanna put the world title on himself and he should’ve been world champion way before he was.
at least he was third, which was "always TK's plan" but thats according to Tony who says he had his first 4 champs lined up.

At least with Omega he got a good tag run with a good story so I was less miffed about him not being champ so long as he was used prominently. In the end it all ended up good though, I still think he has the most memorable title win in AEW history atm
 
  • Like
Reactions: Smart Marx

Smart Marx

Israel Has the Right to Exist
Joined
Jun 28, 2010
Messages
176,961
Reaction score
36,961
Points
148
Age
38
Location
Wrestling Forums
Website
wrestlingsmarks.com
Favorite Wrestler
emma
Favorite Wrestler
YA1yyED
Favorite Wrestler
frmoJZU
Favorite Wrestler
nock3cf
Favorite Wrestler
danielbryan3
Favorite Wrestler
tLCb5kv
Favorite Sports Team
WYT3shw
Favorite Sports Team
fRXTMaD
Favorite Sports Team
LechI0u
Favorite Sports Team
RHZ7KJg
Cody lost steam to after that. Like he was the TOP baby face and loved by the people. But then he weirdly disassociated with The Elite to be with nightmare family and have the Codyverse.
Cody disappeared from BTE at the same time so I think there may have been a reason for that, but we may never know the whole story.

I also think Tony taking the book also negatively impacted Cody’s booking. Cody definitely knew how to get himself over. That might have been the one area I’d have let Cody retain if I was Tony.