AEW Discussion for 1/17: HOOK

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Dustin vs Christian	8	10.67%
Best Friends vs Not Lucha Bros	3	4.00%
BCG vs Mogul Embassy	4	5.33%
Anna vs Deonna	1	1.33%
Top Flight vs Private Party	2	2.67%
Joe vs Hook	57	76.00%
Total:	75 votes

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Pylons: Mar 16, 2009

Luchablog says Black Taurus is signed to some kind of deal, however, AAA is disputing the "Black Taurus" character so they're (AEW/ROH) going to come up with another one for him.

# ? Jan 18, 2024 14:13

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# ? Jun 2, 2024 00:06

Sir Tonk: Apr 18, 2006; Young Orc

MassRafTer posted:

it's a post from another thread

# ? Jan 18, 2024 14:14

Sir Tonk: Apr 18, 2006; Young Orc

Chinston Wurchill posted:

They're going to unify the AEW, ROH, and NEVER belts into the triple triple crown 18-man championship, which can be defended as a part of or independently of each set of trios titles.

I'm ok with this as long as the ref has to hold nine belts to start the match

# ? Jan 18, 2024 14:17

Sir Tonk: Apr 18, 2006; Young Orc

Pylons posted:

Luchablog says Black Taurus is signed to some kind of deal, however, AAA is disputing the "Black Taurus" character so they're (AEW/ROH) going to come up with another one for him.

El Taurus Negro

# ? Jan 18, 2024 14:18

Kennel: May 1, 2008; BAWWW-UNH!

Pylons posted:

Luchablog says Black Taurus is signed to some kind of deal, however, AAA is disputing the "Black Taurus" character so they're (AEW/ROH) going to come up with another one for him.

Mantaur!

# ? Jan 18, 2024 14:18

Quantum of Phallus: Dec 27, 2010

Luchataurus

# ? Jan 18, 2024 14:19

Quantum of Phallus: Dec 27, 2010

- mike tyson watching the patriarchy

# ? Jan 18, 2024 14:20

Pylons: Mar 16, 2009

lol

# ? Jan 18, 2024 14:22

fez_machine: Nov 27, 2004

lmao

# ? Jan 18, 2024 14:23

The Stroker Ace: Feb 7, 2007

Sir Tonk posted:

El Taurus Negro

Now I want Stevie Janowski to drive around yelling at everyone that this is what he actually wants to be called.

# ? Jan 18, 2024 14:24

MorningMoon: Dec 29, 2013; He's been tapping into Aunt May's bank account!
Didn't I kill him with a HELICOPTER?

https://twitter.com/bountykeith/status/1747940353368580443?t=9TMSIdups7MuywcXXhiQRw&s=19

# ? Jan 18, 2024 14:41

Erin M. Fiasco: Mar 21, 2013; Nothing's better than postin' in the morning!

Bryan Keith vs. MAO is going to be incredible. They're two of my favorite up-and-comers and I see huge things in both their futures. It's a match to watch!

# ? Jan 18, 2024 14:53

Alaois: Feb 7, 2012

I hope DDT loves Brian Keith, and appreciates his Big Pants

# ? Jan 18, 2024 15:09

MassRafTer: May 26, 2001; BAEST MODE!!!

Here's everything cubsfan wrote about Black Taurus/Bert since The Engagement Bait Accounts are already reporting what he wrote so the game of telephone will begin.

quote:

AAA

�Black Taurus� is no more. The guy under the mask is fine. Let�s call this man �Bert� (not a real name) to make this paragraph less confusing. AAA owns the �Taurus� gimmick, that�s not in dispute. Bert portrayed the Taurus character in AAA from 2015 to 2016. Bert then left AAA, modified both the outfit and the name ever so slightly, and portrayed �Black Taurus� for a couple of years. Bert also registered the Black Taurus name and outfit, and appeared on TV in Mexico (for Lucha Libre Elite) as that character. Bert returned to AAA in 2018. He resumed using the �Taurus� gimmick on AAA shows, but kept the �Black Taurus� branding for his outside and independent work. That outside work included his time in Impact Wrestling, where Bert was billed as �Black Taurus.� AAA appeared OK with that. AAA raised no objections of Bert using �Black Taurus� on indie shows or on merchandise. Bert, again under �Black Taurus,� appeared in an ROH show and an AEW show. AAA has been less OK with that. To me, there are three ways this could�ve gone:

AAA could�ve let the �Black Taurus� gimmick go of any issues because of their great friendship and alliance with AEW
AEW could�ve decided Bert�s ownership of the Black Taurus character was legally sound, and just stuck with the character over AAA�s objections.
AEW could decide to modify the �Black Taurus� character and name to something slightly more distinct from �Taurus� to avoid any legal issues.

Option 2 wasn�t a real choice. I think Bert (and AEW) would have a strong case, but AEW recently settled a lengthy lawsuit over the Luchasaurus mask. I expect they�d rather not deal with that for another character, especially one they�ve only recently and barely put on TV. Option 1 seems a great possibility if AAA and AEW were on good terms. It�s going to be Option 3; I�m told Bert was prepared for that to be a possible outcome. I don�t know exactly what Bert will look like or be called when you see him on TV again, but I�m expecting his name won�t have the word �Taurus� in it

TV is the key here. AAA�s probably not this upset if Bert is working untelevised indies, and there�s no reason for Bert to invest into a new character without TV promotion to get it over. It may take a few days for you to read this same information behind a paywall, but this means Bert�s got a AEW/ROH deal.

This Taurus issue may be another aspect of that AAA/TNA announcement; there was a definite spirit of �Friendship Ended with X, Now Y is my best friend� to that deal. It�s also possible someone could end up as the new Taurus in AAA, just as there are new Octagons and Myzteziz. It�s debatable if that strategy helps the wrestlers, but AAA feels it helps AAA.

# ? Jan 18, 2024 15:13

Bard Maddox: Feb 15, 2012; I'm just a sick guy, I'm really just a dirty guy.

congrats Bert

# ? Jan 18, 2024 15:16

Lid: Feb 18, 2005; And the mercy seat is awaiting,
And I think my head is burning,
And in a way I'm yearning,
To be done with all this measuring of proof.
An eye for an eye
And a tooth for a tooth,
And anyway I told the truth,
And I'm not afraid to die.

Bull Negro is coming...

Oh no.

# ? Jan 18, 2024 15:19

Captain Foo: May 11, 2004; we vibin'
we slidin'
we breathin'
we dyin'

Bard Maddox posted:

congrats Bert

# ? Jan 18, 2024 15:21

A Fancy Hat: Nov 18, 2016; Always remember that the former President was dumber than the dumbest person you've ever met by a wide margin

No More B.T.

# ? Jan 18, 2024 15:21

Lid: Feb 18, 2005; And the mercy seat is awaiting,
And I think my head is burning,
And in a way I'm yearning,
To be done with all this measuring of proof.
An eye for an eye
And a tooth for a tooth,
And anyway I told the truth,
And I'm not afraid to die.

Toro el Zero M

# ? Jan 18, 2024 15:25

Quantum of Phallus: Dec 27, 2010

A Fancy Hat posted:

No More B.T.

uk / ireland goons trying to watch aew

# ? Jan 18, 2024 15:26

DeathChicken: Jul 9, 2012; Nonsense. I have not yet begun to defile myself.

AEW changes his name to Black Gemini, gets sued by American Gladiators

# ? Jan 18, 2024 15:29

MassRafTer: May 26, 2001; BAEST MODE!!!

No More BS Bert White

# ? Jan 18, 2024 15:29

Lid: Feb 18, 2005; And the mercy seat is awaiting,
And I think my head is burning,
And in a way I'm yearning,
To be done with all this measuring of proof.
An eye for an eye
And a tooth for a tooth,
And anyway I told the truth,
And I'm not afraid to die.