Brilliant opening for Dynamite last night. Both MJF and Konosuke Takeshita gave their all and the aftermath gave Mr. Friedman heat plus the story he told during the interview backstage. *Salt to the Earth* indeed.
Not so brilliant of the production crew to show the Ref handing Takeshita a razor blade, then show him cutting himself, and then finally show Takeshita handing it back to the Ref 🤦🏻
I love how his performance has evolved to be brutal with every move. It would be phenomenal if he could get to the level where he always looks like he's genuinely trying to retire whoever he's working against.
@@tankboi8249 Ok and? We're talking about his work, not a specific thing he ain't great at. But then again, not exactly his fault, was just a stupid camera angle.
Takeshita is truly one those guys to keep you're eyes on that guy has major star written all over him he could be AEW's Tanahashi or Okada one day with all do respect to those 2 legends.
He did win against Brian Cage which was a great start, but I REALLY wanted them to call an Audible and had him beat Mox in their 2nd match cause that kickout at 1 from the Deathrider was TOO GOOD of a pop to NOT have Takeshita win.
@Maxtor I actually would prefer Omega and Takeshita in a tag team. Not only do they got history tagging and facing each other, but that one issue some people have with Takeshita is that he can't "talk" which I call bullshit cause everytime he on the mic, the crowd pops. But if they wanted to, Kenny could be Konosuke's part time translator and maybe help him speak more English. But that's my match, Young Bucks vs The Future Bout Machines.
When I heard that Moxley was getting paid to teach AEW wrestlers, I didn’t believe it until I saw Takeshita blade himself, then give the blade to the referee at 7:02 . Bravo.
MJF is a "new generation" talent, but he really respects the "old school" style and clearly made it his own. As for who he is away from events and cameras, don't care. It's his life and none of my business. He's the guy who is paid to bring heat, and he earns his paycheck.
I don't understand why people say "MJF is the guy you love to hate, the guy you wanna see get beat up". MJF is fantastic, i want him to win. I am actively rooting for him.
@@yourdagan No you don't. Maybe in a "sPoRtS eNtErTaInMeNt" company you'd need better English but not a Wrestling one like AEW. Also what little English he does speak he speaks it well enough. Also Asuka.
@@kennythetrend3688 There is a very small segment of the overall wrestling audience which is so forgiving of lack of English skills as to allow or feel in their hearts that that person is a superstar. AEW's audience is smart marks who do value wrestling ability to a point of it balancing out inability to promo, but again, the limit of tolerability for the general audience would be one of the less significant belts. How is one supposed to connect with a supposed world champion who can't tell their own stories? That's why the best that can be done for them is belts where story is of little consequence, like the All-Atlantic, which would be doable for him yes.
This man RARELY WRESTLES!!! And yet, when he did? He wrestled in El Paso, my home town… and I was THERE!!! That’s just incredible, and it made for one of the best shows I’d ever been too. My god!!! This was such a fun show!!
You’re right! He also made multiple appearances throughout the night and was interacting with the crowd regularly, I went with a couple friends and we’re huge MJF marks we had no clue he was wrestling that night till a hour or so before we went to the event.
I really enjoyed this. I do wish MJF wrestled more because when he does, he's really good and it's also the little things he's so good at that are important. The ability to slow down a match then pick it up at the right times. The little eye pokes and use of the ref. Old school heel stuff. His selling his absolutely brilliant. Good outing from Takeshita too, really gave Max a run for his money!
Its basically his one and only negative as far as i'm concerned the fact he wrestles so little often as champ or not, but starting to wonder if that is 100 percent intentional for his character arc and also maybe this is a less is more kinda thing it certainly has made the few matches he has had since his Fall return extremely memorable and all way above average in skill and quality as well ya know.
MJF is soo good. He does alot of little things within his matches that add to the story telling. That's what wrestling is all about. Telling a well crafted story within the ring. He knows how to work the crowd.
Yeah he's amazing at everything tbh, when you think he has the heel tactics, the selling etc down to a tee the bumps he takes combined with how deceivingly athletic he is which lets him pull off the likes of the top rope lariat counter he did here, the fact he's equally effectively being a cowardly and comedic character but also works really well when he goes full on intense, in addition to being probably the best mic worker and best heel in the business and one of the legit funniest despite also being hated...guy has everything, think somewhere down the line he'll make an amazing babyface too.
@@ReelRonDog He might still be filming for The Iron Claw which is gonna limit how much he can do on AEW. Huge liability to have him in the ring every week and risk a serious injury while filming.
I love MJF just cause he's low-key a heel that works like a face.. The knee selling, it's like ... "I hate him, but shit, I hope his knee's okay." And he usually does that in a lot of his matches.
Bro MJF proves again and again no matter how good his opponent is, MJF is so so good he always changes my mind every s8ngle time He is a great wrestler many spots Takeshita almost made mistakes but MJF was just on spot perfect and smooth There's a big reason MJF is champion not just bcuz of his promo skills period..... every wrestler back in locker room must learn take advice from him in every aspect of pro wrestling
I loved this match it was excellent I genuinely have no idea why people cannot give MJF his props when it comes to his in ring abilities the guy is the complete package. I love the post match attack with MJF busted opening Takeshita with his ring.
Truly enjoyed this match. Takeshita deserves the push, and fans seem to really like him. One wish list item…bring Cheeseburger back for a match or two on Dark / Elevation.
Sure that’s what AEW needs more tiny skinny little guys who don’t even look like they could win at ping pong , yup that what they need. IMHO no more tiny little non athletic looking indyriffics, AEW brutalizes my suspension of disbelief enough already.
This is going to be MJF’s biggest title defence against Danielson at Revolution. This’ll prove to the entire world that MJF is the best wrestler and champion.
What a match Konosuke Takeshita and MJF are two very good wrestlers and this opener AEW world title elimination match was really a great pro- wrestling match I really liked MJF he is a great heel I love him and I hope his run as AEW world champion is very long because he deserves it 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😈😈😈😈 Konosuke Takeshita is future AEW champion 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Danielson seems to have taken a liking to him both in kayfabe and irl, so definitely possible But then again, Don Callis has been trying to recruit him and his proposition is that he always lost a close match and need mentorship. This might ended up with a heel turn for him, which might be interesting. Would be a good way to incorporate his many losses into his story So, with two faction vying for the same guy, the only thing to do is a Takeshita on a pole match at Double of Nothing
Brilliant opening for Dynamite last night. Both MJF and Konosuke Takeshita gave their all and the aftermath gave Mr. Friedman heat plus the story he told during the interview backstage. *Salt to the Earth* indeed.
The address is liar
Takeshita carried MJF.
@@rhettzkie nigga what
Not so brilliant of the production crew to show the Ref handing Takeshita a razor blade, then show him cutting himself, and then finally show Takeshita handing it back to the Ref 🤦🏻
Takeshita is definitely a future superstar...an amazing wrestler
Hahaha, and I live at the willy wonka chocolate factory like you. NOT.
Put a title on him! Give him a tnt run or something!
Takeshita is a star right now.. idk if the future is prepared for him!!! Dude hasn't had one bad match in AEW!!!
@@joylane2960 that was the most low effort "burn" I have seen lol
He gotta hire someone to do the talking for him
I was there last night, thanks to both performers for an awesome match
Same section 29
@@jessisanchez8150 Section 25, MJF is indeed a Culero 👌
This match sucks boring at best
@@lewiscutbirth yep. A terrible opponent to wrestle the World Champion.
@davemeltzers5starmullet841 exactly the worse choose to face your world champion
That powerbomb on the knee was great
I love how his performance has evolved to be brutal with every move. It would be phenomenal if he could get to the level where he always looks like he's genuinely trying to retire whoever he's working against.
Takeshita is OP. He really knows how to work with anone.
💯
But he doesn’t know how to blade
@@tankboi8249 Ok and? We're talking about his work, not a specific thing he ain't great at. But then again, not exactly his fault, was just a stupid camera angle.
This match was actually kinda cool. I can see why Takeshita has been featured so much. He’s got it.
Takeshita is truly one those guys to keep you're eyes on that guy has major star written all over him he could be AEW's Tanahashi or Okada one day with all do respect to those 2 legends.
Konosuke Takeshita 2023 about to be amazing.
I can't wait for Takeshita to finally win a big match
Me too Bro
Tell that to Tony Khan
He did win against Brian Cage which was a great start, but I REALLY wanted them to call an Audible and had him beat Mox in their 2nd match cause that kickout at 1 from the Deathrider was TOO GOOD of a pop to NOT have Takeshita win.
@@kzshrr We are, this whole comment section and Twitter is.
You may hate MJF as a character or even as a person but this man is one hell of a wrestler
Ehhh 😑
MJF has failed as aew champion so far. I genuinely couldn't imagine a worse title than Adam Page's one but this one surpasses it...
Your saying that cus you watch to much wwe@@TheOfficialGobbledyGooker
@@TheOfficialGobbledyGooker how so?
How can you hate MJF as a person when he never shows how he truly is?
The fact that you see him pass the blade to the ref at 7:00 is hilarious, that angle should have been avoided. Lmao
Their cameramen seem to do a good job of recording from bad angles.
You can see him holding the blade at 5 minutes and 30 seconds..
what blade at 7:00 and 5:30 are you talking about?
MJF makes classics look so effortless 🔥
🤦♂️..
And Takeshita too. 🔥
Fantastic match! Need Takeshita v MJF 2‼️‼️
Takeshita looked really good against MJF. He’s definitely a future champion
Yeah cant wait for 1000x kiss my aaaah promo
NO, he isn’t ..
Definitely is a strong word
Maybe in new japan
@@jackybogues2495 Nah, you just denying Takeshita's talent and charisma. Guy is an absolute RIOT in the ring and on social media.
Takeshita sold those knees to the bicep like he was dead. Now that's commitment.
4:47 ref gives Takeshita the blade 😬
7:03 Takeshita gives it back
No matter how much they wanna try n dress it up, product is just sloppy and unprofessional at this point.
I need more of Takeshita & MJF
@Maxtor Takeshita has actually been in a tag team match against omega and ibushi in DDT
@Maxtor I actually would prefer Omega and Takeshita in a tag team. Not only do they got history tagging and facing each other, but that one issue some people have with Takeshita is that he can't "talk" which I call bullshit cause everytime he on the mic, the crowd pops. But if they wanted to, Kenny could be Konosuke's part time translator and maybe help him speak more English. But that's my match, Young Bucks vs The Future Bout Machines.
Make Takeshita to be our TNT champion very soon.
All Atlantic would be dope! He could defend it in DDT!
@@BirdGang6 An Asian man...ALL ATLANTIC 😒
@@Gh0stGaminginc Blame the name of the title cause it really should just be a Intercontinental title or something like that.
When I heard that Moxley was getting paid to teach AEW wrestlers, I didn’t believe it until I saw Takeshita blade himself, then give the blade to the referee at 7:02 . Bravo.
AEW does a great job making their blade jobs look so conspicuous (sarcasm)
@@davemeltzers5starFNmullet Yep. I hope it wasn't that obvious. Especially when the camera is fixed on them.
MJF deserve Konsuke Takeshita & referee when send messages to Bryan Danielson
Damn it, now I can't unsee it when I look back!
🤣🤣🤣
MJF is a "new generation" talent, but he really respects the "old school" style and clearly made it his own.
As for who he is away from events and cameras, don't care. It's his life and none of my business. He's the guy who is paid to bring heat, and he earns his paycheck.
Takeshita is so good man
YES！！！！！！
MJF needed this wrestling match. Great work
💯
Takeshita has to win a title as soon as possible.
IF they got a plan. If not, wait off on it.
AEW please give us Takeshita vs Okada on forbidden door. It's gonna be super awesome.
Or Takeshita vs Naito, or vs Tanahashi, or El Desperado, or Will Ospreay. Don't matter, it's gonna be an absolute BANGER.
The timing on those kickouts ... masterful.
I don't understand why people say "MJF is the guy you love to hate, the guy you wanna see get beat up". MJF is fantastic, i want him to win. I am actively rooting for him.
Takeshita would be a Phenomenal Champion 👀
You have to be able to talk or have a manager to do it for you.
@@yourdagan No you don't. Maybe in a "sPoRtS eNtErTaInMeNt" company you'd need better English but not a Wrestling one like AEW. Also what little English he does speak he speaks it well enough. Also Asuka.
@@kennythetrend3688 There is a very small segment of the overall wrestling audience which is so forgiving of lack of English skills as to allow or feel in their hearts that that person is a superstar.
AEW's audience is smart marks who do value wrestling ability to a point of it balancing out inability to promo, but again, the limit of tolerability for the general audience would be one of the less significant belts. How is one supposed to connect with a supposed world champion who can't tell their own stories? That's why the best that can be done for them is belts where story is of little consequence, like the All-Atlantic, which would be doable for him yes.
Damn man these two are just nothing short of perfect
This man RARELY WRESTLES!!! And yet, when he did? He wrestled in El Paso, my home town… and I was THERE!!! That’s just incredible, and it made for one of the best shows I’d ever been too. My god!!! This was such a fun show!!
You’re right! He also made multiple appearances throughout the night and was interacting with the crowd regularly, I went with a couple friends and we’re huge MJF marks we had no clue he was wrestling that night till a hour or so before we went to the event.
That BTB/ Deep six from Takeshita was clean!!!
He does it like the Deep Six, but it's really just a BTB on roids. Lol
I really enjoyed this. I do wish MJF wrestled more because when he does, he's really good and it's also the little things he's so good at that are important. The ability to slow down a match then pick it up at the right times. The little eye pokes and use of the ref. Old school heel stuff. His selling his absolutely brilliant.
Good outing from Takeshita too, really gave Max a run for his money!
Its basically his one and only negative as far as i'm concerned the fact he wrestles so little often as champ or not, but starting to wonder if that is 100 percent intentional for his character arc and also maybe this is a less is more kinda thing it certainly has made the few matches he has had since his Fall return extremely memorable and all way above average in skill and quality as well ya know.
Tony Khan vs MJF in a No holds bar match 😳 😁 would like the see a Storyline match like that in AEW
4:47 Do they even try concealing the razor pass anymore? Can't wait to hear Cornett on this!
MJF is soo good. He does alot of little things within his matches that add to the story telling. That's what wrestling is all about. Telling a well crafted story within the ring. He knows how to work the crowd.
Yeah he's amazing at everything tbh, when you think he has the heel tactics, the selling etc down to a tee the bumps he takes combined with how deceivingly athletic he is which lets him pull off the likes of the top rope lariat counter he did here, the fact he's equally effectively being a cowardly and comedic character but also works really well when he goes full on intense, in addition to being probably the best mic worker and best heel in the business and one of the legit funniest despite also being hated...guy has everything, think somewhere down the line he'll make an amazing babyface too.
@@benzo9059 exactly!
MJF still showing out! I’m super satisfied with how his run has been going thus far.
Only issue is that he barely shows up to work. I hate part time champions.
@@ReelRonDog He might still be filming for The Iron Claw which is gonna limit how much he can do on AEW. Huge liability to have him in the ring every week and risk a serious injury while filming.
@@ReelRonDog True, but at least he delivers. Can't say the same about Brock Lesnar or Goldberg.
This match was damn near perfect.
That blue thunder bomb was AWESOME! Takeshita continues to impress a lot..
And it was outta nowhere!
Takeshita looked very good against the hardest working champion on the block, MJF. He's gonna go very far.
Hardest working AEW World Champion? No way that honor belongs to Moxley not Maxie Pad.
@@StarrPower2232 Agreed. In fact the ballless coward goes out of his way to avoid title defenses if he can.
He can an never will be the hardest working champion that goes to mox
@@romainecampbell8903 "Interim" Champion 🤓. - MJF Smark
This was MJFs best match yet in AEW. I was super impressed.
Bryan Danielson, CM Punk, Darby Allin, Sammy Guevara, Chris Jericho
7:02 That's a really great shot of Takeshita blatantly handing the blade he gigged with over to the referee lmao
yup, obviously
I love MJF just cause he's low-key a heel that works like a face.. The knee selling, it's like ... "I hate him, but shit, I hope his knee's okay." And he usually does that in a lot of his matches.
I think this is a start of a legendary rivalry between two people who will define the industry going forward
Max is doing so well as a heel champ
Perfect selling of the arm by Takeshita.
Bro MJF proves again and again no matter how good his opponent is, MJF is so so good he always changes my mind every s8ngle time
He is a great wrestler many spots Takeshita almost made mistakes but MJF was just on spot perfect and smooth There's a big reason MJF is champion not just bcuz of his promo skills period..... every wrestler back in locker room must learn take advice from him in every aspect of pro wrestling
I like how AEW doesn’t book themselves into a corner the second a feud starts
I Love MJF Run at Present!
A match we never knew we needed 🔥
That was my favourite MJF match since he has been AEW World Champion. MJF is such a great heel. Takeshita has a bright future. More MJF the better.
this is his second match since he became world champion lol
Word this man is about to be in a 1 hour ironman match with Bryan, just imagine lol
These 2 can work in that ring. Wow. What a match.
Very good match between MJF and Take-A-S**t. Say what you want about MJF, but he's the top heel in the business (you can include Roman too).
Takeshita is amazing 😮 hes a superstar fr. So talented
I loved this match it was excellent I genuinely have no idea why people cannot give MJF his props when it comes to his in ring abilities the guy is the complete package. I love the post match attack with MJF busted opening Takeshita with his ring.
Good job Takeshita.
MJF is great at selling. He knows how to look like he's in pain.
Takeshita too, his arm selling was superb.
Man, mjf is just the best. Cannot wait for him and Danielson.
Truly enjoyed this match. Takeshita deserves the push, and fans seem to really like him. One wish list item…bring Cheeseburger back for a match or two on Dark / Elevation.
Sure that’s what AEW needs more tiny skinny little guys who don’t even look like they could win at ping pong , yup that what they need. IMHO no more tiny little non athletic looking indyriffics, AEW brutalizes my suspension of disbelief enough already.
and thats how you work a match that gets both people over
Takeshita should be a BCC member he's one of the best wrestlers in AEW.
mjf is so fckin good in the ring
4:46 Lmaooooooooooo MJF is hilarious
The camera guy should have tried to avoid filming the obvious blade job. Even at the end when he gave the blade back to the ref
MJF THE BEST HEEL
na worst at losing 0-2 match streeak!maxi oad on pole match soinsor by alwaysi losing!
Takeshita & MJF both are Best
Takeshita for president!!!
mJF king❤
This is going to be MJF’s biggest title defence against Danielson at Revolution. This’ll prove to the entire world that MJF is the best wrestler and champion.
"7:01...Thanks for the blade Paul, I don't need it no more LMAO!"
Takeshita is best wrestler ❤️
If take could be in black pool combat it would be nice
MJF is the best in the world. But he does love a knee injury in every match 😂.
Badass dude MJF
MJF really roleplaying punk with his knee issues. What a guy
Mjf is awesome
"4:48.Ya see the blade hand-off from paul Turner to Takeshita! 😲"
3:33 I heard and saw that.
7:04 TAKESHTA giving blade to refree
these 2 need to RUN IT BACK
MJF is Stuntman Mike from Deathproof
Great match between mjf vs takeshita as mjf won the match in the end takeshita gave mjf a challenge
Mjf's title reign is going 🔥🔥🔥
The most boring championship run of all time..Even worse then Roman Reigns..Now that's saying something
@@lewiscutbirth stop it HANGMANS page run was way worst he’s the boring champ well former
@@lewiscutbirth you mean roman's current run
Perfect heel ever..MJF
At 5.36 Takeshita blades himself and at 7.02 he hands the blade to a referee. And both times the film crew shows it to the entire world. AMATUERS.
Who cares 🤷🏻♂️, this is not a magic show for them to hide tricks.
MJF is in absolutely incredible shape. He’s not skimping on any aspect of his game in this championship run.
MJF Vs Miz would be a dream match because they both good on the mic
What a match Konosuke Takeshita and MJF are two very good wrestlers and this opener AEW world title elimination match was really a great pro- wrestling match I really liked MJF he is a great heel I love him and I hope his run as AEW world champion is very long because he deserves it 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😈😈😈😈 Konosuke Takeshita is future AEW champion 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
You can literally see him blade himself lmao I’m weak
Amazing fight
MJF jest najlepszym zawodnikiem AEW
Man u see him blading then passes the blade to the ref at the end lol
Right after the tapout they have a clear view of the ref taking the blade out of his pocket and giving it to him
IM GOING TO CRY, KONOSUKE MY BABY
El Paso definitely got treated to a badass fight here. Thank you Toni Kahn.
This A main event right here!!!!
Again I say, Takeshita should officially become a member of the BCC.
Danielson seems to have taken a liking to him both in kayfabe and irl, so definitely possible
But then again, Don Callis has been trying to recruit him and his proposition is that he always lost a close match and need mentorship. This might ended up with a heel turn for him, which might be interesting. Would be a good way to incorporate his many losses into his story
So, with two faction vying for the same guy, the only thing to do is a Takeshita on a pole match at Double of Nothing
The AEW World Champion 🌎🏆 MJF 🧔🏼🧣😈🌎🏆🇺🇲 for the win 🏆 at AEW Dynamite 🌙🧨💣💥: El Paso, Texas 🇨🇱🇺🇲.
Takeshita pulls out razor from wristband 5:26 then cuts his self at 5:36
4:47 the ref gives the blade to Takeshita and 7:03 he gives it back
Awesome match, but I can't get that thumbnail out of my head. The look on Max's face is like "Hold on, I'm not quite ready yet" 🤣🤣
🤠
Mjf overselling his knee is my favorite part about his character. I don't care that he is wearing a thick knee pad. I'm invested either way
This was a VERY GOOD match