Mercedes Mone' and AEW Come to the Front We Need to Talk

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Summary

The conversation covers various matches and storylines in WWE, including King and Queen in the Ring, the Intercontinental Championship, and Logan Paul vs. Cody Rhodes. The hosts share their predictions and opinions on the matches. They also discuss the potential of Liv Morgan, the character work of Chad Gable, and the upcoming fight between Logan Paul and Tyson. The conversation touches on the business savvy of the Paul brothers and the scripted nature of boxing. Overall, the hosts express their excitement for upcoming events and their support for certain wrestlers. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the upcoming King and Queen of the Ring tournaments in WWE. They predict the winners and express their thoughts on the competitors. They also talk about Mercedes Martinez in AEW and discuss her character and presentation. They share their opinions on her promos, outfits, and overall presence. The hosts suggest that she needs a stylist and a more cohesive character presentation. They also discuss other wrestlers in AEW and their ability to connect with the audience. The conversation discusses the issues with Sasha Banks' character in AEW and the overall problems with AEW's creative direction. It suggests that Sasha Banks needs to evolve her character and hire a stylist to reflect her persona. The conversation also highlights the lack of authenticity and structure in AEW, with too many people having creative control. It proposes that AEW needs consistency, order, and structure in their storylines and matches. WWE is praised for its ability to structure storylines and build new characters. The conversation concludes by mentioning upcoming appearances on other podcasts and promoting their social media accounts.

Takeaways

The hosts discuss various matches and storylines in WWE, sharing their predictions and opinions.

They express their support for Liv Morgan and discuss her potential as a wrestler.

The hosts appreciate the character work of Chad Gable and discuss his upcoming match.

They talk about the upcoming fight between Logan Paul and Tyson and the scripted nature of boxing.

Overall, the hosts express their excitement for upcoming events and their support for certain wrestlers. Predictions for the winners of the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments in WWE

Discussion on Mercedes Martinez's character and presentation in AEW

Suggestion for Mercedes Martinez to get a stylist and create a more cohesive character

Comparison of wrestlers in AEW and their ability to connect with the audience

Chapters

00:00 Crying over job loss and resilience

02:39 Introduction and focus on AEW

03:28 Upcoming WWE events

04:16 King and Queen in the Ring match predictions

11:14 Intercontinental Championship match discussion

25:59 Predicting the Winners of the King and Queen of the Ring Tournaments

31:50 Analyzing Mercedes Martinez's Character and Presentation in AEW

38:25 The Importance of a Stylist and Cohesive Character

52:36 Comparing Wrestlers' Ability to Connect with the Audience in AEW