In all seriousness, I didn't expect Hangman to lose and he absolutely could've had a longer title reign. The idea that this is AEW/Tony Khan fucking him over though is the kind of thinking that has me worrying Hangman fans are quickly approaching Naito fandom levels from a few years ago.

Especially in environments where no one guy (or gal) draws. Until you find another Bruno, I'm good with this.

Sounds like those could be some fun tales to share over a pint

Compelling case, I'm convinced.

I get what you're saying, but I will always have an issue with people who use storytelling as a crutch to justify poor wrestling.

And here's the best part:

"When you do things that are emotional and you do things that require heart strings to be pulled, that's how you make it in wrestling. You have to emotionally affect people. It's not about being in tight clothes and turning flips. It's the storytelling."

EMOTIONAL 🤼🧵 4/4

"And have Joe Hendry lay down on the ground on his back and tell John Cena, 'Cover me, so I can have that I had a match with you and you beat me on my record.' 🤼🧵 3/4

"And when Joe Hendry gets in the ring, you would think that John would be like, 'Listen man, I'm done, I've just had my last match.' But John is a soldier.

"And I would have Joe Hendry say, 'John, I don't wanna fight you, I wanted to have a match with you because I wanted to do this...' 🤼🧵 2/4