PhenomTheMac
OG
Drop the title to L. A. Knight, Yeah!
Through some mechanism end up on Raw.
Rejoin the Way + Ciampa.
Profit.
All these heels stables to play off. DIY, InDex, and Himbo Theory would give over big time.
There could be some major changes coming to the in-ring All Elite Wrestling product very soon.
Fightful has learned of a document that was sent out within the company recently that outlined some of the changes that the company was planning to make in regards to performer and fan safety. It’s important to note that while multiple people in the company confirmed the document was legitimate, there are numerous talent who said that they hadn’t seen it is of yet.
There were protocols developed by the AEW medical team, coaches and referees to help protect talent, staff, crew and fans. The document said that while there is always risk in pro wrestling, they wanted to minimize the risk without compromising the quality of the talent’s performances and ability to be creative.
Specifically, a document was sent out that outright banned unprotected chair shots to the head, shots to the back of the head, buckle bombs and blind moves backwards into the turnbuckle, fencing responses (unnatural position of arms following a concussion), seizure sells, spitting, bleeding in the crowd, weapons or projectiles in the crowd, taking drinks or food from guests in the crowd, or physical contact with the crowd. We’re told that nothing with blood on it should be thrown into the crowd.
This will affect the offense of a few wrestlers, but largely buckle bombs and attacks of the like seem to be the only ones not allowed. However, there have been several instances of bleeding wrestlers in the crowd, and MJF has been known for his physical interactions with fans, as has Bryan Danielson for seizure-esque sells.
There was also a group of spots that was much more broad that was listed, but are still permitted. However, they must be approved by medical, and the coaches assigned to the match. It was noted that the list was not a comprehensive one and could be adjusted by medical, legal and coaching staff. When approved, the moves are to be performed in accordance with safety protocols in place.
Below is a list verbatim from the document of moves that need to be approved by a coach:
"- Spots and bumps on the ring apron and outside
- Table/ladder/chair spots in and out of the ring (Only allowed with padding)
Any elevated spots outside of the barricades (dives and ladder spots on stage, around the arena, and other places outside of the ring)
- All piledriver/tombstone variations, including: sit down drivers, inverted/poison hurricarana and vertebreakers
- High-risk dives or top rope moves (450, 630, double moonsaults, SSP, etc.) Intentional bleeding (of any sort, not just blading)
- Throwing people into/through/over ring steps, commentary table, bell table, or guardrails/barricades Weapon usage:
- Chairs, pipes, kendo sticks, hammers, ring bells, bats, chains, etc. Title belts
- Thumbtacks, skewers, barbed wire, and other sharp/puncturing objects o Powders, aerosol sprays, or liquids
- Throwing any weapons or objects- chairs, etc.
- Choking/strangling with hands or a weapon or hanging spots
- Injury spots or angles, whether or not medical is involved/called to the ring
- Any physicality in the crowd or crowd brawling
- Any physicality involving referees, managers, extras, celebrities, or special guests"
If aggregating this story, we ask that you make sure to differentiate which are completely prohibited and which require approval to avoid reader confusion.
The document said that providing the necessary parties with notice to plan “creative stunts and spots” is helpful that way they can plan for them to be done as safely as possible. Talent were encouraged to speak to coaches, talent relations, medical team or legal as early as possible for things that would require such planning.
One talent we spoke to said they believe this is a good move and will help streamline the show, avoid repeat spots and moves in general, and make more of the athletic spots that talent are capable of. It is also expected to help instill some authority to the coaches, and help production prepare for spots.
We’ll be asking more talent about their reactions as they become aware of it, but most we’ve heard from agreed it was a necessary “tightening of the screws” as the company grows.
Fightful has learned of a document that was sent out within the company recently that outlined some of the changes that the company was planning to make in regards to performer and fan safety. It’s important to note that while multiple people in the company confirmed the document was legitimate, there are numerous talent who said that they hadn’t seen it is of yet.
There were protocols developed by the AEW medical team, coaches and referees to help protect talent, staff, crew and fans. The document said that while there is always risk in pro wrestling, they wanted to minimize the risk without compromising the quality of the talent’s performances and ability to be creative.
Specifically, a document was sent out that outright banned unprotected chair shots to the head, shots to the back of the head, buckle bombs and blind moves backwards into the turnbuckle, fencing responses (unnatural position of arms following a concussion), seizure sells, spitting, bleeding in the crowd, weapons or projectiles in the crowd, taking drinks or food from guests in the crowd, or physical contact with the crowd. We’re told that nothing with blood on it should be thrown into the crowd.
This will affect the offense of a few wrestlers, but largely buckle bombs and attacks of the like seem to be the only ones not allowed. However, there have been several instances of bleeding wrestlers in the crowd, and MJF has been known for his physical interactions with fans, as has Bryan Danielson for seizure-esque sells.
There was also a group of spots that was much more broad that was listed, but are still permitted. However, they must be approved by medical, and the coaches assigned to the match. It was noted that the list was not a comprehensive one and could be adjusted by medical, legal and coaching staff. When approved, the moves are to be performed in accordance with safety protocols in place.
Below is a list verbatim from the document of moves that need to be approved by a coach:
"- Spots and bumps on the ring apron and outside
- Table/ladder/chair spots in and out of the ring (Only allowed with padding)
Any elevated spots outside of the barricades (dives and ladder spots on stage, around the arena, and other places outside of the ring)
- All piledriver/tombstone variations, including: sit down drivers, inverted/poison hurricarana and vertebreakers
- High-risk dives or top rope moves (450, 630, double moonsaults, SSP, etc.) Intentional bleeding (of any sort, not just blading)
- Throwing people into/through/over ring steps, commentary table, bell table, or guardrails/barricades Weapon usage:
- Chairs, pipes, kendo sticks, hammers, ring bells, bats, chains, etc. Title belts
- Thumbtacks, skewers, barbed wire, and other sharp/puncturing objects o Powders, aerosol sprays, or liquids
- Throwing any weapons or objects- chairs, etc.
- Choking/strangling with hands or a weapon or hanging spots
- Injury spots or angles, whether or not medical is involved/called to the ring
- Any physicality in the crowd or crowd brawling
- Any physicality involving referees, managers, extras, celebrities, or special guests"
If aggregating this story, we ask that you make sure to differentiate which are completely prohibited and which require approval to avoid reader confusion.
The document said that providing the necessary parties with notice to plan “creative stunts and spots” is helpful that way they can plan for them to be done as safely as possible. Talent were encouraged to speak to coaches, talent relations, medical team or legal as early as possible for things that would require such planning.
One talent we spoke to said they believe this is a good move and will help streamline the show, avoid repeat spots and moves in general, and make more of the athletic spots that talent are capable of. It is also expected to help instill some authority to the coaches, and help production prepare for spots.
We’ll be asking more talent about their reactions as they become aware of it, but most we’ve heard from agreed it was a necessary “tightening of the screws” as the company grows.
You would think it would be known to not throw shit in the audience and not go into the audience while bleeding.
already home_17
Attitude Still on “Fuck It”
the best version of austin theory
he was an idiot and it was completely believable
TonyDubbz
Legion of Trill | Keep god in ya life, fuck nigga
OGDirtyD
NAWF ATLANTA ×
Idk The Way is a trash stable to me, reminds me of IMPACT stables. And if folks still want The Way just do it without Theory.
Either way Theory needs his own lane, no need to back track plus if DIY is the direction for Gargano The Way will be gone in a few months anyway.
Either way Theory needs his own lane, no need to back track plus if DIY is the direction for Gargano The Way will be gone in a few months anyway.
OGDirtyD
NAWF ATLANTA ×
Nah the cell phone gimmick was double wack. They did my boy dirty with that Tyler Breeze type shit.
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TonyDubbz
Legion of Trill | Keep god in ya life, fuck nigga
That shit was great to me. Him asking all the big names for pics and then telling em that he'll just take it after he beats them was crazy cause he always delivered on that shit.. then he'd post the pictures to social media right after.
thats some cocky, young heel shit right there + the ultimate humiliation for anybody was on the other end of it. Plus that goofy ass smile would make you wanna punch him in the face
OGDirtyD
NAWF ATLANTA ×
Those first few years of AEW will def go down as the outlaw stages. Probably will miss that aspect but alot of these things needed to happen. Glad they didnt ban the piledriver type shit.
OGDirtyD
NAWF ATLANTA ×
I guess when I seen him in Evolve when he was their top tier guy he was presented much better and serious and thats what made me tell my boy who went with me that one day WWE is going to snatch him up and take him to the moon.....then The Way and the selfie gimmicks happened when he signed and it just never felt the same. Its still plenty of time to get him where he needs to be he just doesnt need to circle back to those 2 things again, keep evolving the character and keep pushing. I felt they were just about to be on the right path wheh he came back in serious mode after Vince left then it just turned to weird booking. Not sure if Triple H is a fan..That shit was great to me. Him asking all the big names for pics and then telling em that he'll just take it after he beats them was crazy cause he always delivered on that shit.. then he'd post the pictures to social media right after.
thats some cocky, young heel shit right there + the ultimate humiliation for anybody was on the other end of it. Plus that goofy ass smile would make you wanna punch him in the face
StringerBell
OG
Still under 900k…
OGDirtyD
NAWF ATLANTA ×
Fans can be pussies man. MOTY still and it aint even close.
Griffith
Rain Maker
He was over in Impact and NWA. He definitely got done dirty by both though. Perpetual victim of bad booking.