MoS

PARADIGM EFFECT

Darby is excellent at selling. He has Rey Mysterio-like potential in my opinion.

I don't mind the Death Triangle name. They set the stage for the war games match - that should be a nice build-up. MJF taking shots at Cody's tattoo might make the tattoo worth it.

The commentators mentioning altitude as a factor in wrestling matches in this town is a nice little touch.

Either him or Brodie Lee. That turning his back walk off was cool.

On the one hand, fans love Cody. On the other hand, how do you chant the name of someone who has that tattoo on his neck.

Lol imagine Bryan Alvarez getting quoted on national cable to try and put a match over.

I would say yes, with the caveat that Jericho's face runs have historically never been as good as his heel runs.

I still think the Dark Order gimmick sucks.

"You suck ass" made me laugh

It's weird to see Jericho without the belt. It's amazing how much better promos become if you just let wrestlers say things they can mean

Moxley is so over

Orton was excellent. Also, props to WWE for finally booking McIntyre like they should book babyface challengers in general - tough and smart and really good. Brock when he gives a shit is excellent, and the way he sold for McIntyre really put over Drew as a legit threat. I really hope they pull the trigger on Drew at WM.

Thanks guys, that's good to know. Although I wouldn't be surprised if Vince tries to purchase the classic footage from the TV station at least.

Will that mean all the AJ classics on YouTube will be taken down? There will still be ways to watch them, of course, but them being on YT have made them so accessible.

Some wholesome content for the day -

My personal top 3 of the show is 1) Allin v. Sammy; 2) Cassidy v. Pac; and 3) Jericho-Mox. I think the crowd really elevated Darby-Sammy to another different level.

I thought the commentators did a good job of saving the spot. Darby is so good at selling and garnering sympathy that botches don't seem too jarring to me. That pop when he hit the Coffin Drop was ridiculous.

https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/john-cenas-return-gives-big-boost-wwe-smackdown-ratings-305341 John Cena's still the man

I loved the show overall. The main event was great, Pac-Cassidy was great, Guevera-Allin was awesome. I thought Cody-MJF was fine - and I don't think it's their first match - and all the other matches were solid. They also did a great job of building storylines further and creating interest in what's going to happen next. AEW are stumbling here and there but they are definitely on the right path imo.

I don't know if I agree with the decision to put the world title on Mox, but he is def a big draw and at least for the night, it was the right decision because the crowd was bummed by MJF and Pac winning. I loved this match. Jericho put over Mox big time, credit to le (former?) Champion for that.

I absolutely loved this match. This crowd being so hot has really helped make this event feel special.

I think Cassidy is actually quite good at both bumping and showing fire in a comeback. I am not surprised at all that he is as over as he is.

This is the first time Pac has truly looked and felt like a bastard. I am liking this match.

This match could have been better, but as the first match of a feud, I thought it was fine and served its purpose well.