MoS

Hangman-Mox rematch was great, did a really good job of being different from their previous one(s) while maintaining quality. They are generally doing a much better job of booking Hangman as the ace this time around, and he is rising to the occasion too. If MJF maintains his end of the deal, the imminent Hangman-MJF feud (after Briscoe gets a one-off title shot) should be excellent

Briscoe should beat MJF. In any case, MJF has that dumbass not-MITB cash-in option, so that match will still be on the table. But Briscoe deserves a main event spot challenging for the world title. He is a tremendous wrestler, an amazing promo who gets over ridiculous concepts like "Word of the day" and shit, is extremely likeable and charismatic, everything you can want in a wrestler, except perhaps age. He is far better than the lovable loser role he has been assigned.

Yeah, I think these are the finishing touches of the angle. They need to give Darby a big victory. It's such a refreshing feeling, watching AEW these days

I found it interesting how Ospreay seemed clearly a level below Swerve, both in terms of crowd reaction and in terms of positioning/booking. Being the enthusiastic younger brother is a tough spot to be in.

Also shout-out to Mox for a tremendous performance

We all knew there were going to be interferences, but they were done very well. I thought they did an excellent job conveying hatred and desperation than a stunt show or a typical plunder match. Loved the match. Look at how incredibly hot they are for Hangman, after more than 7 hours in the building. That's how you know he's the ace

This main has been incredible so far

You had the Cope bullshit for that!

Great match, and right result. Toni Storm is one of the greats

Holy shit that German to the floor

This match is overdelivering. Now needs to end quickly

I don't know how much of a hot take this is, but this was the match of the night so far

FUCK YEAH

ATHENA POP

WILLOW POP

Bucks-Ospreay/Strickland felt like a match more enjoyable in a stadium than watching on TV, but that is exactly what this show needed. Seems like they have backended the show with all the hot matches, instead of the usual "start with a couple of hot matches" style they use. The match was perfect for what it wanted to be.

Well, I was not expecting that

Mark Briscoe is awesome

So now Joe cannot even the odds in the main

Match picked up greatly after Big Hobbs turned the Doomsday into a powerslam

The stadium looks fantastic

Adam Cole vacating the TNT championship? This event is starting on a great note! I wish they would allow Statlander to be a face

That drive interview with Mox and Renee was great

I genuinely don't remember the last time I was this excited for a wrestling event. It feels like years. Hangman needs to win obviously. I think Toni should win as well

All-timer opening segment. Hangman has reached truly elevated status, he is hotter than a firecracker. Good idea to go to the Texas Death Match stip too, since that is their most famous match, and since the match will be full of interferences anyway.