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samistry:
The voice of TNA but the hand of WWE.
What's the point of this counter booking thing they've been doing for a while now? AEW diehards go still watch them show, it's TNA that will suffer.

They are not counter programming with another company lol. Do they really think that WWE is strong arming CW or A&E to change their own programming for anther company's TV show.

CoolUsername:
They are not counter programming with another company lol. Do they really think that WWE is strong arming CW or A&E to change their own programming for anther company's TV show.

https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/08/11/wwe-to-add-premium-live-event-in-september-on-same-day-as-aew-all-out/
Too many coincidence becomes a pattern.

samistry:
https://www.postwrestling.com/2025/08/11/wwe-to-add-premium-live-event-in-september-on-same-day-as-aew-all-out/
Too many coincidence becomes a pattern.

I'm not talking about WWE counter programming AEW with it's own shows, I already know they are doing that. I'm talking about counter programming AEW shows with TNA's show.

samistry:
@valeelove
You know MJF is a gimmick right? He took what EC3 was formerly doing in TNA.

I know MJF exaggerates some things, but I see no gimmick; all I see is what heels do. He's just too playful about it.

CoolUsername:
Kross needs to learn how to wrestle matches that aren't boring. He's slow, lacks intensity, and lacks power in the ring.

On the mic, he can gather momentum but once he gets in the ring, everyone checks out. He has somehow managed to work snoozefests with the likes of Drew McIntyre, Rey Mysterio, AJ Styles, and Sami Zayn.

If Austin Theory had half the charisma that Kross has, he would've been pushed to the moon.

to be fair, I've only seen a handful of his matches. Maybe that's where the chief issue is, but I know the gimmicks don't help.

samistry:
@valeelove
how can a manager like Stokely Hathaway take two back to back spears from Copeland, yet still have ring awareness to use fire extinguisher moments later Moves in wrestling don't matter anymore.

I haven't watched it, but if what you're saying is true, then it shouldn't be so.

ValeeLove:
I know MJF exaggerates some things, but I see no gimmick; all I see is what heels do. He's just too playful about it.

Exaggeration no be gimmick abi? The Dynamite Ring, Burberry scarf and Burberry championship all that Na gimmick.

ValeeLove:
I know MJF exaggerates some things, but I see no gimmick; all I see is what heels do. He's just too playful about it.

You've just proven that you actually like gimmicks.

samistry:
@valeelove
how can a manager like Stokely Hathaway take two back to back spears from Copeland, yet still have ring awareness to use fire extinguisher moments later Moves in wrestling don't matter anymore.

Finisher spam has become a problem for all wrestling promotions. That shit killed my interest in Black and Gold. We should only be seeing it like twice a year, at best.

CoolUsername:
You've just proven that you actually like gimmicks.

I am confused. When did I claim that?

samistry:
Exaggeration no be gimmick abi? The Dynamite Ring, Burberry scarf and Burberry championship all that Na gimmick.

no it's not a gimmick, it's bad work ethic. He may see himself as a gimmick, but what makes people like him is him work in the ring and in character. Burberry belt, diamond ring - are you talking about style and preferences? That's not enough time quantify a gimmick. You want to see a gimmick? Look at Wyatt Six.

ValeeLove:
no it's not a gimmick, it's bad work ethic. He may see himself as a gimmick, but what makes people like him is him work in the ring and in character. Burberry belt, diamond ring - are you talking about style and preferences? That's not enough time quantify a gimmick. You want to see a gimmick? Look at Wyatt Six.

They're all gimmicks bro,Playing characters on TV.
The fact you like one doesn't separate that fact.
What you see on TV isn't how that person is backstage ,behind the scenes except maybe Logan Paul(That one scam people with crypto project real life).
MJF isn't different from what EC3 did in TNA early in his career.

samistry:
They're all gimmicks bro,Playing characters on TV.
The fact you like one doesn't separate that fact.
What you see on TV isn't how that person is backstage ,behind the scenes except maybe Logan Paul(That one scam people with crypto project real life).
MJF isn't different from what EC3 did in TNA early in his career.

fine, define his gimmick.

ValeeLove:
fine, define his gimmick.

He's doing the tailored-suit wearing young, cocky rich asshole prick thing EC3 did.
The only difference is MJF uses that to mask the insecurities of his character. Na the Gimmick be that.
Before you tell me that Max is being himself.
How come we never heard any negative stories about him in the companies he worked for?
No bad attitude stories like young Randy and Carlito.

No Real life politicking or backstabbing.
I know Triple H politicked his way to the top.

How affluent is his family before he started wrestling? I know Del Rio comes from wealthy family.

Ric Flair is himself. He's known for living an expensive lifestyle that results in bankruptcy all too often. He's been married and divorced so many times. That's his playboy lifestyle.

Back on SmackDown to feud with Solo and his bloodline again🙄.
They're also teasing another Tiffany vs Nia Jax match again. i'm tired of her stale ass reign abeg.
Giulia continues to do nothing.

ValeeLove:
I am confused. When did I claim that?

You like MJF's gimmick

https://x.com/WrestleOps/status/1956892707869372722
Wetin be this abeg

Guys if you're having a bad day just try and catch Triplemania, I promise you'll be entertained.
From everything happening in the ring, the athleticism and other shenanigans to the combination of JBL and Corey Graves it's all pure entertainment 😂😂😂😂😂

samistry:
https://x.com/WrestleOps/status/1956892707869372722
Wetin be this abeg

Broo laugh wan finish me.
Even when Finn came with his own Puppet and JBL lost his mind "it was prophesied by the mayans" guy😂😂😂😂😂😂

samistry:
https://x.com/WrestleOps/status/1956892707869372722
Wetin be this abeg

Why would Omos treat Tyler Bate like this?

CoolUsername:
Why would Omos treat Tyler Bate like this?

Wicked 🤣

samistry:
Wicked 🤣

I'm just hating on the rizzlord

Congrats to Naomi and Big Jim

CoolUsername:
Congrats to Naomi and Big Jim

I'm happy for her but wrestling at Evolution and SummerSlam while pregnant was very reckless.

samistry:
I'm happy for her but wrestling at Evolution and SummerSlam while pregnant was very reckless.

Yikes, was she pregnant during those matches?

CoolUsername:
Yikes, was she pregnant during those matches?

Yup, she mentioned she was 7 weeks pregnant during an interview.

samistry:
He's doing the tailored-suit wearing young, cocky rich asshole prick thing EC3 did.
The only difference is MJF uses that to mask the insecurities of his character. Na the Gimmick be that.
Before you tell me that Max is being himself.
How come we never heard any negative stories about him in the companies he worked for?
No bad attitude stories like young Randy and Carlito.

No Real life politicking or backstabbing.
I know Triple H politicked his way to the top.

How affluent is his family before he started wrestling? I know Del Rio comes from wealthy family.

Ric Flair is himself. He's known for living an expensive lifestyle that results in bankruptcy all too often. He's been married and divorced so many times. That's his playboy lifestyle.

so this is what I mean when I say he's not or barely a gimmick:
1. Tailored suit: How many people wear that? It's virtually everywhere if the wearer can afford. It's clothing, not particular to anyone and not special. How many times does he talk about his special attire? So much for a gimmick he barely emphasizes.

2. Cocky, a*shole: Traits of a heel. Nothing special. No gimmick there.

3. EC3 doppelganger: EC3 is a heel. That's it. However he expressed his heel nature different from others is based on his real life character and knowledge at minimum. No gimmick. You say MJF masks his character with class and appearance; there's not evidence on ground to back this. I know he did something of sort with Punk and his face turn, but that's more of a story than a gimmick if you ask me.

Now what is a gimmick in wrestling?
A gimmick is a character that has absolutely nothing to do with wrestling. That means it has absolutely nothing to do with sport combat, ring psychology and heel & face dynamics. It's just an exclusive character wrestlers create. Like Seth's Messiah gimmick, he's fashionista gimmick, he's choir master gimmick, etc. MJF on the other hand hasn't really done something to fully quantify as a gimmick in recent times. Back in the day he did the presidential gimmick. But today he's more himself just expressed in a heelish persona and in some traits he tends to exaggerate which I call bad work ethic. That's what I see.

CoolUsername:
You like MJF's gimmick

I like his character.

You guys are really not going to condemn AAA & WWE for showcasing those things on TV? You know when Cody said that Brock returning is good because as a result of their deal with ESPN WWE is moving to a sports based product; I knew it was marketing talk at best. And Triplemania proved that.
Wrestling moved from the circus to the sport, back to the circus.

ValeeLove:
I like his character.

MJF
Character: his various feuds with different wrestlers, Wardlow, Juice Robinson. His disagreement with TK, etc

Gimmick: cocky edgelord who thinks he's better than you

They feed into each other

ValeeLove:
so this is what I mean when I say he's not or barely a gimmick:
1. Tailored suit: How many people wear that? It's virtually everywhere if the wearer can afford. It's clothing, not particular to anyone and not special. How many times does he talk about his special attire? So much for a gimmick he barely emphasizes.

2. Cocky, a*shole: Traits of a heel. Nothing special. No gimmick there.

3. EC3 doppelganger: EC3 is a heel. That's it. However he expressed his heel nature different from others is based on his real life character and knowledge at minimum. No gimmick. You say MJF masks his character with class and appearance; there's not evidence on ground to back this. I know he did something of sort with Punk and his face turn, but that's more of a story than a gimmick if you ask me.

Now what is a gimmick in wrestling?
A gimmick is a character that has absolutely nothing to do with wrestling. That means it has absolutely nothing to do with sport combat, ring psychology and heel & face dynamics. It's just an exclusive character wrestlers create. Like Seth's Messiah gimmick, he's fashionista gimmick, he's choir master gimmick, etc. MJF on the other hand hasn't really done something to fully quantify as a gimmick in recent times. Back in the day he did the presidential gimmick. But today he's more himself just expressed in a heelish persona and in some traits he tends to exaggerate which I call bad work ethic. That's what I see.

Hate to break it to you bud, such exaggerated traits na still gimmick and you fell for it.
It's not until someone does a comedic or ojuju routine that makes it a gimmick.
Old school Heels had fans throwing things and threatening em. They did it so convincingly that people thought it was their real personality.
It wasn't until kayfabe broke that fans found out such antics weren't true.
I don't need to tell you this much, you sef dey listen to Cornette podcast.
Has Maxwell done any of such tasteless antics real life? No? Then Na gimmick you dey see so.