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There were a number of $30 seats in the lower deck initially but the seats currently available in the upper deck are around $60. Not too crazy considering they're the sections directly in beside the entrance ramp and ring. Overall the prices were pretty decent, I suppose to try to move as many as possible. There's some insane prices for VIP packages. There's still some $750 VIP floor seats available 🤣
Like you said though, still some time to sell tix. Gotta imagine there will be people with Christmas money that will grab some. That being said, we're talking about 5,000 unsold tickets or so if what I'm assuming is correct. That's a lot to sell after the initial rush is over.

So it appears that RAW at MTS Centre is not selling as quickly as I expected. Upper deck sections are only being used as needed. So far only three have been opened up with most of the seats in those sections still available. It's a long way to a sell out, which I thought would be all but guaranteed.

Couple Jets jerseys in Minneapolis tonight at the TLC ppv. 

I totally agree.  Wwe are terrific television producers but it’s too slick. Too scripted. To formulaic. 
 
i can forgive snafus because they’re trying to be less refined. It’s about the wrestling after all and they’ve been great on that front. And let’s be honest even with some rougher production they are second only to wwe in that category too. 

I prefer a rougher production as well. One of the things that turns me off of WWE currently is the look of everything. Not really a fan of the super bright/shiny look they have going with LED boards everywhere. I think with AEW, they just need a sound tech more experienced in live sports or something. Sometimes things seem like they're a bit muddy sound-wise. Part of it sounds like mic placement/number of mics used and part of it sounds like the mix. Push the crowd wider on the stereo mix and put the commentary/music more towards the centre. My two cents at least.

Page has the look and feel of a big star. It's just a matter of time before he catches fire. You can kinda feel their homegrown stuff starting to catch on. MJF is going to be something special. I buy into him being a piece of crap when he talks.
I know there were some complaints about the Dark Order despite their matches generally being good but I think they've got a good think going now. Depending on which way they go, I think their angle could be one of the edgiest we've seen since the cold war stuff in WWF. They could go the general cult route which would still be alright but it kinda feels like they're playing off some of the whacko incel mindset you see, particularly in the States. If they go THAT route, holy shite...
Also digging the addition of The Butcher and The Blade. Those guys are badass and I think they'll be a hit in short order. Maybe one two many "creepy" teams/factions with Butcher/Blade/Bunny, Dark Order and the Nightmare Collective. However, Nightmare Collective looks like it might be bringing in Dr. Luther, which would be pretty cool to see even if he is 50+ years old. And depending on her contract status, Butcher/Blade/Bunny could bring in Rosemary with her Demon Assassin character and add another Winnipegger to the mix.

Agreed.  I thought Dark Order was a bit weak at first but seems like the plan was to let them debut, let people see them and then start a bigger angle.  The videos have been awesome.   The only complaint I think has some merit is its a big similar to Brandi's angle.  Maybe by design....?
I also like Butcher & Blade.  Some complaints about their debut but man, I thought it was good.  Its nice to see new people.  
Darby is going to be huge.  Reminds me of Jeff Hardy.  Luchasauras is going to be huge too.  He's awesome.   
Keep hearing people say AEW guys are unavailable for indie bookings.  Maybe it depends who you know...maybe 😉 

Yes Page has great music and they did a great job with him too.  He was cold cold cold after losing to Jericho and now is very over.  One thing I think AEW could use is like an editor.  They dont want "writers" and basically its Cody, Bucks, Kenny, Tony K booking with a few producers.  But I think the four VP's all have very different creative visions which is good...but they could use a couple people who are sort of helping keeping things on the rails.  Tough for guys to do it while working full time too.  They might have that, who knows.  Weekly TV is hard.  And its really hard to book from scratch.  Once they get a few months of creative, it almost organically books itself.   WWE has been around for decades and suck so AEW being better than WWE after a couple months is great lol

His segments are the best in wrestling each week. Bringing out a total rip-off of The List, criticizing the crowd for cheering for something from 2016 and then just carrying on with his gimmick from 2016 (with a great Kenny Shields reference in there) was fantastic.
And as far as venues for AEW in Winnipeg, I think they would run the MTS Centre. It might not be full, but if they can fill up the side the cameras are pointed at they'd be happy. Wrestling, particularly on TV, is all about appearances not reality. If they can make it look reasonably full, they'll do it. Plus, it may not be MSG but getting into an NHL/NBA arena is a big deal for a wrestling promotion. You're using the same venue as the big leagues so you must be a big league, too. Again, appearances not reality. MTS Centre scales down pretty well, too. Small lower deck and one end is blocked for the stage. With a curtained off upper deck you're looking at 7,000 or so. Maybe 4,500 that the cameras see.

Thanksgiving. AEW fans love their families and WWE fans are all spoiled children and deadbeat dads 😉😜

Thanksgiving. AEW fans love their families and WWE fans are all spoiled children and deadbeat dads 😉😜

There is only one place to find the best in the business. That's AEW Jericho is on a whole different level than anyone right.

This is pretty much how I feel. My original comment was more of a joke based on the 15 year wait and what TV attendance was looking like last time they came and how it's looking now. You'd think that we'd be able to land a tv taping every 4-5 years or so. But yeah, there are logistical issues with getting the trucks into town. I suppose that's not as big of a problem now with Smackdown no longer being taped on Tuesday.
I also think AEW is factored into this. Their ratings in Canada have been really strong, around Smackdown numbers a few times. Tony Kahn mentioned recently that they would be doing Canadian shows in 2020 and I have to imagine Winnipeg is a strong contender for one of the first shows. I could even see Toronto landing the first Canadian PPV and Winnipeg the first TV or something like that. Winnipeg is underserved by the WWE and if AEW starts running TV shows here, Winnipeg could easily become an "AEW town". If WWE feels the same, it's definitely fits their MO to put a bigger show here than normal to try to maintain their hold on the market.

You always know WWE has hit the skids when RAW comes to town.

and one for Jamie Stoddard! 😂

I just need a shirtless photo from every day so I can do a 7 days of Streveler meme
edit: I suppose I also need him drunk and shirtless tomorrow. But like, we all know it's gonna happen.

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What a gold mine. Just about every Grey Cup since 1950. Relive some other glory days. Upper right corner of the embedded video you'll notice 1/66. Click the 3 line box and scroll to the game you want to watch. Enjoy!
 

Watching that Wired Up, I mean....holy hell did we kick their asses.