The main event felt so long, they could've cut 8ish minutes. There was a long stretch where it felt like they were just moving from one bit to the next with little connectivity or motivation beyond checking a death match to do list. There wasn't nearly enough Hatred or intimacy for me. It really stuck out how Hangman can quickly become a frightening man when he wants to. MJF is a cartoon villain but Hangman feels real and dangerous. This led to the vibes just being kinda weird to me lol. There were some good bits (the dog collar) and quite a few less good bits. Probably my least favorite TDM from Hangman.
I'm just very tired of everything involving both Takeshita and Mox. Takeshita was the main reason I tuned in from November to Jan. Now, I feel silly for getting invested. It gets to a point where you're telling the audience they shouldn't care about a guy. This Takeshita story has been moving at a SNAILS PACE since ... I don't even know, August?
Mox v Ospreay doesn't need a belt attached to it. The program is about vengeance and justice, Mox tried to end Ospreays career (and life). They don't need a belt to sell that match. Takeshita needed this win, Mox's character could've benefited from the loss, and Ospreay is a made man.
Marina v Toni should've been hair v hair. It was okay? A lot of Toni sitting while Marina kicked her. Marina is a good wrestler but I'm not sold on her as a singles ppv wrestler. She's barely a singles tv wrestler.
Swerve v Brody woke me up. First match of the night that moved me. The violence, the feeling, the hatred, all felt legit. A match I'll want to rewatch.
I need to rewatch Stat v Thekla because my feed kept cutting. But what I did see was just more confirmation that Statlander is one of the best in-ring workers on the roster. I don't need to see her with a belt but, please, just keep booking her to wrestle.
FTR v Bucks, I also need to rewatch this but Nick with a crimson mask was lovely. I'm a big fan of Cash Wheeler launching his body at people with no regard for his health. The finish was disappointing and predictable though. I am not moved by Cope & Christian for the tag belts, in fact I am depressed at the thought.
Womens tag had the correct finish. Please focus on Willow's TBS title reign now.
Andrade v Bandido, my beloved. Banger of a match. Two selfie spots was excessive but God who cares. These two brought the belt out of each other. Bandido's 21-plex has never looked cooler and he sold Andrade's elbow very well. A match I want to rewatch just to experience it again.