The Wrestling with the Willeys Podcast discusses AEW Revolution 2024 edition. They review the matches and express their opinions on the decisions made by Tony Khan. They also discuss the release of several wrestlers and the bloated rosters in AEW. The conversation covers various matches, including Christian Cage vs. Daniel Garcia, Eddie Kingston vs. Brian Danielson, and Wardlow winning the all-star scramble match. The conversation covers various matches from a wrestling event, discussing the booking decisions and the wrestlers' performances. The main themes include the lack of direction for certain wrestlers, the missed opportunities for storytelling, and the standout match between Will Ospreay and Kanasuke Takashita. In this conversation, Jeremy and Joshua discuss the recent AEW event and share their thoughts on the matches and storylines. They highlight the ongoing feud between Hangman Page and Swerve, praising the storytelling and character development. They also discuss Sting's retirement match and Darby Allin's risky move during the match. The conversation concludes with a discussion about CM Punk and the need for wrestlers to have creative control over their characters.
Keywords
Wrestling, AEW, Revolution, Podcast, Matches, Tony Khan, Release, Roster, Christian Cage, Daniel Garcia, Eddie Kingston, Brian Danielson, Wardlow, wrestling, matches, booking decisions, storytelling, missed opportunities, standout match, AEW, wrestling, Hangman Page, Swerve, Sting, Darby Allin, CM Punk, creative control
Takeaways
- The hosts express their opinions on the decisions made by Tony Khan in AEW
- They discuss the release of several wrestlers and the bloated rosters in AEW
- They review various matches from AEW Revolution 2024 edition
- They highlight the performances of Christian Cage, Eddie Kingston, and Wardlow Some wrestlers, like Lance Archer and Brian Cage, have not been utilized effectively by the promotion.
- The Undisputed Kingdom faction has not been given compelling storylines or character development.
- The match between Roderick Strong and Orange Cassidy could have been better if it had been booked differently.
- The Blackpool Combat Club faction has not been booked strongly and their alignment as heels or faces is unclear.
- The match between Will Ospreay and Kanasuke Takashita was the standout match of the event.
- The conversation highlights the need for better storytelling and character development in professional wrestling. The feud between Hangman Page and Swerve has been well-developed and showcases strong storytelling
- Darby Allin's risky move during Sting's retirement match was a highlight of the event
- CM Punk's recent interviews have sparked controversy and divided opinions
- Wrestlers having creative control over their characters can be both beneficial and detrimental to the product
Titles
- The Impact of Roster Size in AEW
- Reviewing AEW Revolution 2024 Edition Missed Opportunities for Wrestlers
- Lack of Direction for the Undisputed Kingdom Darby Allin's Risky Move Steals the Show
- Controversy Surrounding CM Punk's Interviews
Sound Bites
- "Tony Khan's been doing some weird decisions lately"
- "I'm getting tired of like, I don't think star ratings matter when it comes to the matches"
- "Eddie Kingston feels like a real dude"
- "This match helped nobody. It was pointless."
- "The match between Will Ospreay and Kanasuke Takashita was the best on the card."
- "Swerve should have won the match, not Samoa Joe."
- "They were doing a contract signing with him and fucking Samoa Joe because I guess for dynasty it's gonna be Swerve and Samoa Joe."
- "Like him doing it, like it's mostly his thing is that he wants his story to be like a...