I wasn’t familiar with their stuff prior to AEW and this gimmick, coupled with the “Cutler as Meltzer” gimmick, is hitting all the right notes for me. I know it’s very early into things, but still, to long-time fans of Matthew and Nicholas: is this their best work? If not, what is?

And I just want to add that I think they’re going to channel Tony Khan and start awkwardly hugging people soon. Matthew did the finger gun on Rampage which I’m pretty sure is a Tony gesture. Next up: weird hugs.

  • GeekFTW@kbin.social
    3·
    9 months ago

    Not sure if I’d go with best (but tbh I’m also not sure what I would say their best is.) I am enjoying the change however.

    • TagMeInSkipIGotThis@lemmy.nz
      4·
      9 months ago

      I think the whole arc with Hangman and Kenny, probably an epic storyline getting a bit lost to history now, is up there with some of their best work in their TV age - i’ve not seen much of their indy, NJPW or Impact runs so can’t comment beyond that.

      • Montagge@kbin.earth
        3·
        9 months ago

        I’d say this is better for the Bucks themselves than the Hangman and Kenny story. Mainly because that was more Hangman and Kenny than the Bucks.

        • TellumSiege@kbin.socialOP
          4·
          9 months ago

          I feel the same. The Bucks were secondary characters in that story whereas they seem like the main characters in this one.

          • TagMeInSkipIGotThis@lemmy.nz
            3·
            9 months ago

            Nah I think they were main characters; the story revolved around Hanger & Kenny for sure - but remember all the early part of that was about them & Hangman. And his initial beef was about the Bucks not coming out to support him, the problem with Kenny really began later when the shenanigans with FTR began.