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Making dumb observations since 2002
I've started the thread because they deserve their own attention.
MLW's relaunch has been producing very, very solid shows. They've adopted the classic ECW TV approach, filming one 3-4 hour event and breaking it down for a few weeks' of TV, and there's been a strong focus on building stories. Some of those have taken a hit from WWN pulling contracted talent (it was clear early on that Matt Riddle was to be a focal point until then), but there's been some great work by Shane Strickland, Pentagon Jr., "Filthy" Tom Lawlor, and Simon Gotch.
Also of note, it introduced me to Salina de la Renta (Mila Naniki), who improves at her "evil bitch" managerial role every time she's on camera. She's also damn easy to look at.
One thing I'll note, though, is the irony that Sami Callihan is probably at his most over and relevant when he's putting out his worst work.
Anyways, their weekly show Fusion is available on BeIn Sports and on YouTube. It's a nice and easy ~hour to breeze through, with time given to talent and storylines all over the card (which is SO GODDAMN REFRESHING), and it also serves as the return of Tony Schiavone to the world of pro wrestling. He gets better with each show, too, and there are plenty of little things he brings to the table (like how to cover for a botched spot) that is so sorely missing from most products.
https://youtu.be/7zq--bejih8
MLW's relaunch has been producing very, very solid shows. They've adopted the classic ECW TV approach, filming one 3-4 hour event and breaking it down for a few weeks' of TV, and there's been a strong focus on building stories. Some of those have taken a hit from WWN pulling contracted talent (it was clear early on that Matt Riddle was to be a focal point until then), but there's been some great work by Shane Strickland, Pentagon Jr., "Filthy" Tom Lawlor, and Simon Gotch.
Also of note, it introduced me to Salina de la Renta (Mila Naniki), who improves at her "evil bitch" managerial role every time she's on camera. She's also damn easy to look at.
One thing I'll note, though, is the irony that Sami Callihan is probably at his most over and relevant when he's putting out his worst work.
Anyways, their weekly show Fusion is available on BeIn Sports and on YouTube. It's a nice and easy ~hour to breeze through, with time given to talent and storylines all over the card (which is SO GODDAMN REFRESHING), and it also serves as the return of Tony Schiavone to the world of pro wrestling. He gets better with each show, too, and there are plenty of little things he brings to the table (like how to cover for a botched spot) that is so sorely missing from most products.
https://youtu.be/7zq--bejih8