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3/1 c2 2SomePerson91
Revolution is televised:
-Training Ground opened better than Battlefield
-Clay has gained so much more personality after the initial segment that introduced the faction. All four members have distinct personalities.
-Ava Knight's debut is a big deal. She has money written on her. Luna was amazing in NHW, so I have high hopes for her tonight as well
-Carson vs Ava feud? I'm in. Revolution works against Faces and heels.
-I'm kinda bummed that Clay is going to lose to Blade in his debut. But he's the fall guy of this faction (No offense, Sai, Christian McIntyre and Ava Knight have Main Event potential. Clay Marrow seems like a fun midcard act or tag guy.) and Blade needs to take something. Wish Clay got a match here beforehand to get some in ring momentum.
-Excellent opening segment. Very excited for Ava's debut after this. Revolution is booked excellently
Grade: A Plus

-Side bar, I'm glad Clayton and Jade are still not on the same page. Them bantering is great. Good job putting over Revolution.
-Is Jade simping over Sabre the Jazz simping over Detrick of season 3

Kiyoshi Warrior vs Jaiden Ramirez
-Jade loves Strong Style
-I didn't care for Kiyoshi but I liked that he did the mist gimmick in Supernova's
-Greenlight by Pitbull being someones theme song is quite the move.
-What is the CWF Championship and why would I think that it matters?
-It's hard to care about this match. Kiyoshi got a win with the mist.
-I don't need to give Jaiden credit. His fight was not impressive and I did care when he was attacked after.
Hype: D, Match: D Plus, Satisfaction: D, Overall: D

Ava Knight vs Luna Lucifina
-I could've believed this as the main event but I remembered that this show follows AEW Dark's format so the main event should be established guys.
-Luna was off in this match. Ava looked good on her side, but Luna wasn't what I was expecting. Maybe I just had higher expectations.
-This match was disappointing. Is this a different version of Luna? I'm assuming the mysterious figure is someone from the Dark Carnival. I can't say that I was impressed with her here over her NHW work.
- Ava Knight looked strong, so I guess that's a plus. And her mannerisms throughout the match and post match were a highlight.
Hype: A Minus, Match: C Minus, Satisfaction: C, Overall: C Plus

-I really like the in between 'Control center' stuff

Kings of New Age vs Tualas
-Niko! love that guy. Happy to see Vai and Shay as well. Glad the other two aren't with him.
-O-Zone is cannon now. Your welcome TheLegendaryCed
-The prematch promo was very entertaining and unlike Luna earlier, Street Dreams kept their appeal in ICW.
-Internashunal title replicas would be hilarious merch.
-As much as I'd like the Tuala's to win, before they are really good, but KNA winning was the right choice
-The match was solid and Tuala's looked good in defeat
-Rant Owens Rant. I like promos to the camera for characters like Revolution, Jason Sabre and Chris Owens
Hype: A Minus, Match: C Plus, Satisfaction: A Plus, Overall: A

Rick Washington vs Adrian Lord
-I love crowd chants being incorporated into matches, I hate using them when it's unneeded to provide a false sense of overness. 'This is awesome' is deserved here for going beyond what they should've
- These two over-delivered.
- R-Dub has fallen on hard times, while Adrian Lord picks up another needed win. I think he needs some Training Ground wins before getting into a feud. I think the loss after debuting as a 'big deal' hurt him (And debuting right exactly when Jason Sabre debuted was a big mistake), so the rehab is needed.
-Katie is probably best used as a manager with how stacked the womens division is now. I'd like to see a LI stable at some point, but lets get Adrian over first.
-Jade and Clayton are brilliant together.
Hype: C Minus, Match: B, Satisfaction: A, Overall: B Plus

Overall, a B night. Clayton and Jade made this show much more fun. R-Dub vs Adrian Lord overdelivered. Tuala's and Shay were fun and the KNA match was a servicable affair. Ava Knight's match was disappointing, but she was great herself. Kiyoshi vs Jaiden was the only downer. So basically an easy, inoffensive show with an above average main event and some big things like Ava's debut, a Revolution promo and the Street Dreams & Luna (I don't like her in ICW) debuts. Good job.

Top 3 Highlights:
1) Clayton & Jade on Commentary
2) Adrian Lord vs R-Dub
3) Ava Knight and Revolution's opening segment

Top 3 Lowlights:
1) Jaiden vs Kiyoshi
2) Luna Lucafina vs Ava Knight match quality
3) Reaching here, but I could've used more Chris Owens talking
2/25 c2 Mastodonbrawler365
Good main event I was on the edge of my seat
2/25 c2 CrossKnight105
Well damn this was a good show. Good on you.
1/15 c1 SomePerson91
Thank god there's a B Show for the bloated ICW Roster. Training Ground isn't a good name but oh well.

Alexis and Evan:
-These two have really good chemistry.
-I appreciate the effort to explain this concept.
-Alexis owning Evan Neal will never not make a women smile.
-Sofia and Jazz on commentary is brilliant. They were great in Supernova's together. Jericho does it in AEW, so why not have Sofia entertain here on the B Show. I won't be grading the recap pieces but I do like the idea.
Grade: B

Spring Tigress vs Medusa:
-ST is a rookie with a mask. Medusa is a veteran
-The match wasn't bad for two nobodies. I would've perferred the veteran winning over Spring Tigress.
Hype: C Minus, Match: C, Satisfaction: C, Overall: C

Tyler Lockheed vs Damian Dynamite:
-I love Danielle Rose. I hate Damian Dynamite.
-Sofia's burial of Damian's 'Pussy Destroyer' nickname was the best part of this, fight me.
-Slightly too long for the guys in there and my feeling on them. Sofia's hate of Danielle on commentary was a remedy for it though.
Hype: F, Match: D Plus, Satisfaction: D, Overall: D Minus)

Damian Crowe vs Jason Malice:
-Hey two guys who have nothing going for them (In ICW). This is the perfect show to have them on.
-I like the non-finish. Training Grounds could have storylines too. I think these guys should Demolition division guys.
Hype: D Plus, Match: C, Satisfaction: B Plus, Overall: C Plus

Revolution baby!:
-Clay Marrow is Alex Shelly in mid-2000's TNA and I'm all for it.
-Ava Knight is such a badass chick. I know eyes are on Sai, but there's money on her and Christian as well.
-There's no way Revolution is going to be booed in my head. Mixed reactions and then eventual cheers. They're the next 'ICW Guys'. You know... unless NHW makes them first.
Grade: A Plus

Re-Vengeance vs The Gambler & Koji:
-Yes! Clayton and Jade are back!
-I want them to get paired back up with their former clients. Koji and Gambler need them to stand out.
-Oh yeah, the match was really good, but I'm more focused on the storyline.
Hype: B, Match: B Plus, Satisfaction: A Plus, Overall: A Minus

Grade: C (Easy show to get through. The Damian Dynamite stuff didn't hit for me. Maybe because I just read him in NHW and don't like him there, I don't know, but it hurt the grade. Very fun show with two stories being set up. One thing though. Why wasn't Jason vs DJ Kingston recapped? Literally one of the biggest feuds you have)

Top 3 Highlights
1) Revolution promo
2) Return of Jade & Clayton! And storylines on the show in general (Malice & Crowe)
3) The Commentary team

Top 3 Lowlights:
1) Why wasn't Jason and DJ, a HOT feud not covered but lesser stories were?
2) Damian Dynamite vs Tyler Lockheed
3) Medusa losing to Tigress when we could've gotten a story out of Spring Tigress working hard to beat her.
1/10 c1 Chayserocks.com
Really love what you’re doing here. This is a great idea to make sure enough characters get enough Screen time. Freaking Damian Dynamite. That’s just a character meant to get dunked on.

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