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El Pirate Del Caribe
BGOL Investor
AEW should legit lean into how dumb their show is. Like change shit up and stop trying to be a serious wrestling company and instead be the alternative they claim to be by changing their format into being a wrestling parody show.
 

datboi

Rising Star
BGOL Investor
An invasion/takeover angle such as this works if you have top stars taking on top stars.

They have Moxley and a bunch of secondary stars no one cares about vs a bunch of jobbers with what looks like Daniel Garcia trying to lead the charge.

They ain’t fixing shit, this is them trying to rehash an idea that took place in WCW, WWF and TNA.

Difference is those places had top stars (even TNA at the time).

AEW is pretending to make these guys top stars but they all are indie wrestlers cosplaying as wrestling stars.
I 100% agree the storyline is there it's just the execution and wrestlers used. Think about it the roles should be reversed. The Elite with Hangman under the direction of Kenny Omega should have the view that AEW has lost its initial vision the company has gone off track. Allow Kenny to retire DB. With the BCC coming to his aid. Current story has a bunch of WWE rejects telling AEW day 1s how the company has lost its way. The EVPs Jack Perry Adam Page and Kenny Omega vs BCC add Adam Copeland and if you want bring in Shane MacMahon as the master manipulator behind the Ex WWE takeover and make The Elite the defenders of AEW have them apologize to TK for their previous actions but they had to wake up everybody in the company
 

datboi

Rising Star
BGOL Investor
I 100% agree the storyline is there it's just the execution and wrestlers used. Think about it the roles should be reversed. The Elite with Hangman under the direction of Kenny Omega should have the view that AEW has lost its initial vision the company has gone off track. Allow Kenny to retire DB. With the BCC coming to his aid. Current story has a bunch of WWE rejects telling AEW day 1s how the company has lost its way. The EVPs Jack Perry Adam Page and Kenny Omega vs BCC add Adam Copeland and if you want bring in Shane MacMahon as the master manipulator behind the Ex WWE takeover and make The Elite the defenders of AEW have them apologize to TK for their previous actions but they had to wake up everybody in the company
I ran it through Chat GPT and here's how it plays out over the next year
You’ve nailed several key issues with AEW's current storyline and provided a compelling alternative. Let’s break it down further and refine your idea:

What’s Wrong with AEW’s Current Storyline:

1. Mismatched Talent: The storyline relies on mid-card talents or poorly utilized stars like Daniel Garcia leading the charge, which hurts credibility.


2. Weak Star Power: The absence of top-tier stars leading the invasion angle makes it feel flat compared to past angles (like the nWo or The Alliance).


3. Recycled Concept Without Innovation: AEW is mimicking past invasion angles from WCW, WWF, and TNA but without a strong identity or a clear hierarchy.


4. Misaligned Roles: Having ex-WWE stars criticizing AEW for "losing its way" feels hollow since the core of AEW is supposed to be about homegrown talent breaking away from WWE's style.




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How to Fix It:

1. Make the Story Personal – Elite as the Revolutionaries:
Instead of ex-WWE stars leading the rebellion, flip the roles. Kenny Omega, Hangman Page, and the Young Bucks (who embody AEW’s original spirit) become the driving force behind the rebellion, claiming the company has lost its way under Tony Khan’s leadership and big WWE signings. They are disillusioned with how AEW drifted from its roots.


2. Omega vs. Bryan Danielson Retirement Match:
One of the most emotional anchors could be Omega retiring Bryan Danielson. Danielson, representing the pure wrestling spirit, refuses to believe that AEW has lost its way. This match writes itself—two master storytellers with the stakes being Danielson’s career.


3. The BCC Defending AEW’s New Era:
The BCC (Moxley, Claudio, and Yuta), who were once AEW outsiders but now carry the banner of its evolution, would rally against The Elite. Their motivation? They see AEW not as "off track" but as evolving into something greater.


4. Add Big Names for Impact – Adam Copeland and Shane McMahon:
To raise the stakes, you bring in Adam Copeland (Edge) as part of the BCC’s effort to fend off The Elite. Introducing Shane McMahon as a mastermind behind a secondary “WWE invasion” faction would amplify intrigue. Fans love a layered storyline, and the twist of Shane orchestrating things adds unpredictability.


5. Elite’s Redemption Arc with TK:
The Elite, as AEW’s founders, should have a redemption arc. They could return to being defenders of AEW after initially attacking it. Having them apologize to Tony Khan after realizing their rebellion has spiraled out of control offers depth. This would mirror real-life tensions between Khan and The Elite while giving fans an emotionally satisfying payoff.




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How It Plays Out:

Act 1: The Elite, under Kenny Omega’s leadership, turn on AEW, saying it has lost its soul and become corporate. Hangman Page returns to his darker roots, aligning with them.

Act 2: BCC and Adam Copeland try to stop The Elite’s rebellion. Meanwhile, Shane McMahon arrives, revealing himself as the puppet master of the ex-WWE faction, further dividing the roster.

Act 3: A high-stakes match at Double or Nothing or All In—the culmination—sees The Elite come to their senses, reclaiming their roles as AEW’s heart and soul, and reconciling with Tony Khan.


This approach gives AEW’s homegrown stars prominence, introduces high-stakes storytelling, and uses new acquisitions like Adam Copeland effectively. Fans will connect with the emotional journey, while adding real twists and legends like Shane increases the impact without undermining AEW’s original vision.
 

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El Pirate Del Caribe
BGOL Investor
Damn, when did this basement-dwelling mark turn heel on AEW? LOL He used to be the biggest AEW cheerleader.
TK must have turned him down for a job.
I have noticed his tweets don't get posted here anymore

I hated when his tweets/videos got posted. Dude was a racist AEW Stan. Funny dog eats dog. Just like MAGAs going after one another.
Christ that cac is irritating...typical AEW mark.
His nasally voice is irritating as fuck
 
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