Wwe 2k22 universe mode

Hey, fellow wrestling fans! I can't help but imagine the incredible spectacle that would unfold if ChatGPT, the remarkable language model, stepped foot inside the WWE ring. Hear me out, because this is not just some fantasy booking. I genuinely believe ChatGPT has what it takes to take down Roman Reigns and establish itself as the new head of the table. Let's dive into the reasons why!
Limitless Creativity: ChatGPT's unparalleled ability to generate creative and unique content would bring an entirely new dimension to WWE storylines. Imagine the mind-bending promos, unexpected plot twists, and engaging character development it could contribute. The unpredictability alone would have fans on the edge of their seats. Unmatched Versatility: ChatGPT's vast knowledge base and capacity to adapt to any situation would make it a force to be reckoned with in the ring. Whether it's technical wrestling, high-flying maneuvers, or even cutting-edge submissions, ChatGPT could master them all. Its adaptability would keep opponents guessing and fans cheering for more. Strategic Brilliance: With its advanced analytical capabilities, ChatGPT could analyze opponents' strengths and weaknesses, allowing it to formulate ingenious strategies for each match. This strategic prowess would give ChatGPT a significant advantage over its competitors, including Roman Reigns. Unrivaled Stamina: ChatGPT's virtual existence eliminates the physical limitations that human wrestlers face. It can go on indefinitely, never tiring or succumbing to fatigue. This stamina would give ChatGPT the upper hand in grueling matches, allowing it to outlast and outperform even the most dominant superstars. Unbiased Judgement: ChatGPT's lack of personal biases ensures fair and impartial decision-making. It would uphold the principles of fair play, making the WWE landscape a just and equitable environment for all competitors. This would be a refreshing change that resonates with fans who value integrity. I know, it may sound far-fetched, but in a world where anything is possible in WWE, ChatGPT's entry could revolutionize the industry. The potential for mind-blowing storylines, epic matches, and captivating character arcs is simply unparalleled.
So, fellow fans, can you imagine a future where ChatGPT steps into the squared circle, takes down Roman Reigns, and claims the head of the table? I'm convinced that with the support of the WWE Universe, this Reddit post could catch the attention of decision-makers, making our AI wrestling dream a reality!
Join the discussion, share your thoughts, and let's rally behind ChatGPT's potential in WWE. Upvote this post to spread the word and show the world that ChatGPT has what it takes to become the new head of the table!
Note: This post is a creative exploration and not intended to be taken as a serious prediction or rumor. Let's enjoy the imaginative possibilities and embrace the excitement of professional wrestling.

Noticed that when I add a CAW to Universe sometimes the Moveset reverts back to default Vanilla template. After much trial/error the only way to fix the moveset is to upload them to CC,, download them,, and copy Moveset back to that particular CAW. this is ALOT, especially when running entire CAW based Universes like i do. It doesnt effect every CAW as far as i can tell at the moment it's random and I dont know whats causing it. Does anyone have any experience or advice on this issue? is it being addressed? Should i delete this Universe and Start a new one?

Money in the Bank

• Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn (C) vs Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler (C) WWE/NXT Women's Tag Team Title Unification Match
• Bayley vs Raquel Rodriguez vs IYO Sky vs Tegan Nox vs Candice Lerae vs Nikki Cross vs Zelina Vega vs Natalya Women's Money in the Bank Ladder Match
• Asuka (C) vs Bianca Belair Raw Women's Championship
• Trish Stratus vs Rhea Ripley (C) SmackDown Women's Championship
• Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens (C) vs Imperium Unified Tag Team Championships
• Finn Balor vs Seth Rollins (C) World Heavyweight Championship
• Cody Rhodes vs Matt Riddle vs Damien Priest vs LA Knight vs GUNTHER vs Dominik Mysterio vs Cameron Grimes vs Austin Theory Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match
• Jey Uso vs Jimmy Uso vs Solo Sikoa

Summerslam

• IYO Sky vs Bayley Money in the Bank contract
• Trish Stratus (w/ Zoey Stark) vs Becky Lynch (w/ Charlotte Flair or Sasha Banks)
• The Way vs Ronda Rousey & Shayna Baszler (C) Unified Women's Tag Team Championships (title should only change if the rumors of Ronda wanting time off are true, otherwise keep the titles of them)
• Heel Bianca Belair vs Rhea Ripley (C) SmackDown Women's Championship
• Raquel Rodriguez vs Asuka (C) Raw Women's Championship
• Heel Street Profits vs Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens (C) Unified Tag Team Championships
• Austin Theory (C) vs Cameron Grimes United States Championship
• GUNTHER (C) vs Finn Balor Intercontinental Championship
• Edge vs Seth Rollins (C) World Heavyweight Championship
• Cody Rhodes vs Brock Lesnar Last Man Standing Match
• Roman Reigns & Solo Sikoa vs the Usos
• Cody Rhodes vs Roman Reigns (C) Undisputed WWE Universal Championship Money in the Bank cash-in

Ben Tennyson (from the original Ben 10 series) spawns in Times Square, New York City in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Ben has access to the Omnitrix (active mode) and has Master Control to it. Ben will be given the following aliens for this thread:
Heatblast Four Arms Diamondhead XLR8 Wildmutt Grey Matter Ghostfreak Upgrade Ripjaws Stinkfly Cannonbolt Wildvine
All feats from the original series for Ben and his aliens are allowed. All MCU characters are present.
Who's the strongest MCU character that Ben 10 can beat?

In Part Two, Will Ospreay received his crowning moment at a broken Kazuchika Okada's expense, relieving him of his duties as IWGP World Heavyweight Champion and opening his doors to further bloodshed between CHAOS and Takeover. Proceeding to run through New Japan's elite, he took down Kenny Omega, Katsuyori Shibata, and Zack Sabre Jr. in one fell swoop, only for his dream of main eventing Wrestle Kingdom as champion to be crushed by one Shingo Takagi. Now, though the Dragon may be the titleholder, all is far from well in his den. Between Los Ingobernables de Japon in-fighting with G1 Climax 33 Winner Tetsuya Naito and PAC stealing his belt, he has much to address moving forwards.
​
​
Dynamite (November 1, 2023)
​
After shockingly robbing Shingo Takagi of his title, PAC interrupts mid-show, belt slung over his shoulder, scowl on his face. He rants about how ever since joining AEW, he’s been disrespected and overlooked, not even being booked for half a year after losing the AEW World Trios Championship, instead having to source work in NJPW with the G1 to finally pop back on the radar. Well now, he’s no longer sitting around in wait for others to give him opportunities. He’s taking them by force. Seeing as he beat Tetsuya Naito in the G1 yet Tetsuya’s been confirmed for WK’s main event without even defending his case against him, he’s decided he’s going to enter the match through his own means. He wants Shingo for the title! For his title. And until he gets his match, he’s not returning the strap.
​
​
Collision (November 4, 2023)
​
PAC vs CIMA
​
With PAC and Shingo’s obvious connection to Dragongate, The Bastard wrestles an exhibition match against one of the standout names who made his name there, CIMA! Tied to the early days of AEW’s legacy, the veteran reminds the world of his immense talent here, wrestling a very DG-style high-speed match, PAC matching him every step of the way. Though he gives him a solid fight, a Brutaliser cuts things mercifully short, PAC keeping it in until after the bell!
​
PAC def. CIMA (10:05)
​
PAC briefly pausing to snatch up the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship and raise it over his head, before going back to stomping out CIMA… HE’S INTERRUPTED BY SHINGO’S MUSIC!!! Takagi bolting out, the Black Arrow cuts his losses and flees, leaving the belt behind as Shingo checks on CIMA, hissing with anger. Reclaiming his belt, he tells PAC he’s on!
​
​
Full Gear (November 12, 2023)
​
Shingo Takagi (c) vs PAC - IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
​
PAC’s first match outside WWE pitting him against Shingo in tag team action in Takagi’s final matches with Dragongate before signing with NJPW, they finally cross paths again in singles action for the first time since 2011, the Dragon having won all 3 past encounters. Two of the most intense wrestlers around, there’s no shortage of aggression between the two, Takagi raring for revenge on PAC for stealing his moment, and PAC simply wanting to ruin everyone’s lives for the betterment of his own.
​
Tearing into each other for the better part of half an hour, PAC is absolutely feral here, not letting this rare opportunity go to waste one bit, giving the champion all sorts of hell. Shingo, seeing some Ospreay in the Bastard, gives him the same respect he does his toughest rival, though the comparison only sets PAC off further, teasing introducing the title belt itself into the match, only to spike Shingo with a Tornado DDT off the distraction! Nailing the BLACK ARROW on the Dragon, he hooks the leg! ONE! TWO! THREE!!!
​
Or is it? PAC thinks he’s won the title, elated, only to turn around to the referee pointing on Shingo’s leg on the ropes! It’s Neville/Rollins all over again! If PAC was thought to have lost it so far, the depths he reaches at this point are undefinable, nailing every last trick in the book he knows before wrenching in THE BRUTALISER! Wanting to submit Shingo like he did CIMA, he puts him on the brink of passing out, but unlike the Flower of Evil, Takagi’s simply too strong for PAC, managing to shake him off, before eventually nailing the LAST OF THE DRAGON!!! ONE! TWO! THREE!!!
​
Shingo Takagi (c) def. PAC to retain the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship (25:13)
​
​
Though PAC lost at Full Gear, by the manner which he eyes Shingo and his title when leaving the ring, it’s clear matters are not yet over between them. However, for now, Takagi has the remaining month until January 4 to focus on. With Naito winning at Power Struggle in a tag match pitting him and Hiromu against Ospreay and Akira, El Ingobernable has all the momentum he needs behind him, though what lies between now and Tokyo Dome surprises him.
​
With Dragongate’s 20th Year Anniversary celebrations coming up, one of the most heated rivalries in the company’s history is revisited when Shingo’s called out by BxB Hulk! Their last interaction seeing them team up in the penultimate match of DG’s final big show of 2022 to great success in a surprise return by Takagi, Hulk now wants a shot at beating Shingo exactly one year later, seeing the title on his shoulder as a means of proving himself better than Takagi’s best version ever.
​
Naturally accepting an opportunity to knock Hulk’s head off once more, the blockbuster main event is set for The Final Gate, but before then, Hulk invites him and Naito to a preview tag match, knowing he can milk the uncomfortable setting and watch Shingo suffer by it. Though not pleased at the thought, Takagi does inform Tetsuya, who agrees to help him, better together than at each other’s throats.
​
​
Dragongate The Gate of Origin (December 10, 2023)
​
Los Ingobernables de Japon (Shingo Takagi & Tetsuya Naito) vs GOLD CLASS (BxB Hulk & Ben-K)
​
Three of DG’s greats and one NJPW pillar all in the same ring, it’s as blockbuster a match as can be, the four megastars putting on a thrilling showcase of their talents, the beloved Shingo especially getting the spotlight to Naito’s subtle annoyance, no longer the most popular man in the building. Nonetheless, with a crucial match less than one month away, LIJ are at their best even with their issues, the Destino/Pumping Bomber combo to Ben-K getting the win, though Naito making a point to be the one making the cover as Shingo is left to lock eyes with Hulk.
​
Los Ingobernables de Japon def. GOLD CLASS (21:35)
​
​
Dragongate The Final Gate (December 17, 2023)
​
Shingo Takagi vs BxB Hulk XIV
​
A history built on friendship, betrayal, and subsequent hatred, the arrogant detestable Shingo and the adored underdog Hulk have long grown since their last match 5 years ago, Takagi currently his company’s frontman and BxB still hanging on in his 40’s for DG. With Shingo having never beaten Hulk with a World Title over his shoulder, BxB having done so twice to him, The Dragon channels every last fiery breath of his into silencing his career rival for good, knocking Hulk around the arena and into the ring post like the old days, even playing it heelish at points, ever the superstar Hulk always wished to be. And after a thoroughly personal trip down memory lane, 20 years of DG tip in favour of the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion, who puts Hulk down for good! In a show of respect after the match, Takagi bows to Hulk, entrusting the people to him as he turns his attention back to his new home.
​
Shingo Takagi def. BxB Hulk (26:11)
​
​
Road To Tokyo Dome - Night Two (December 23, 2023)
​
Also on the tour:
CHAOS (Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi & Tomohiro Ishii) (c) vs United Empire (Will Ospreay, Great-O-Khan, Aaron Henare) - NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship
​
Los Ingobernables de Japon (Shingo Takagi, Yota Tsuji & Titan) vs Los Ingobernables de Japon (Tetsuya Naito, Hiromu Takahashi & BUSHI)
​
One final stop on the road to Wrestle Kingdom, and it’s arguably the most important one yet. With Shingo and Naito’s divide over leadership growing only stronger by the minute, what started as being mediated by LIJ has now turned into them being forced to pick sides against their wills. Takagi’s grown tired of existing in Naito’s shadow despite holding the title, believing he’s more cut out to lead them, receiving support from his fellow newer class of LIJ blood, Yota Tsuji, as well as another recent recruit in Titan. However, Naito’s still the familia’s franchise to the group’s OGs, Hiromu and BUSHI letting loyalty speak for itself by siding with their leader in his bid to end his 3-year chase for the title currently around Takagi’s waist. Battlelines drawn, the blockbuster showdown closes out the Road To Tokyo Dome tour!
​
Brute force colliding with agility, the familial bond between LIJ only continues to be blurred as Shingo and Naito bark out orders to their respective teammates, directing traffic in this psychological warfare grown physical. It’s a slow build of the tempo until the crescendo of Shingo and Naito finally touching for the first time since the G1 Finals is reached, Tetsuya leaning heavily on his mind games whilst Takagi simply throws mean bombs, adamant to finally prove he’s better than his leader. Not overexposing their strategies too much, the match ultimately sees Naito nail Titan with the Destino to win, once more having the last laugh over Shingo!
​
Los Ingobernables de Japon (Tetsuya Naito, Hiromu Takahashi & BUSHI) def. Los Ingobernables de Japon (Shingo Takagi, Yota Tsuji & Titan) (17:20)
​
​
In a final press conference heading into Wrestle Kingdom 18, Takagi and Naito share their thoughts on the upcoming match. Shingo declares that NJPW is no longer about Tetsuya, who squandered countless valuable opportunities between Takagi losing and regaining the title, those matches proving his days are over. He may not be the archetype Okada is, he may not be the fan favourite Naito is, he may not be the international star Ospreay is, but damn it, he doesn’t care for any of that. He's walking into New Japan’s biggest show of the year as champion, and he’s walking out of it as champion, simple as.
​
As for Naito, he muses that this could very well be his last moment in the Sun, the result of the match dictating the direction his career goes. Either he wins and reclaims his spot atop NJPW, getting to have the run the pandemic robbed him of. Or he loses on the grandest stage and leaves with nothing… but that’s not happening. He’s beaten Shingo both times they’ve fought and he doesn’t plan on dropping the third. But that’s not just because the title’s on the line. It’s the topic Shingo’s smartly chosen to avoid speaking on. He’d be a fool to think his spot isn’t under threat. EVIL betrayed him. SANADA did too. There’s nothing stopping Shingo from doing it either… so it’s up to him to chop down the Hydra before the issue persists. He loves LIJ and he loves Shingo, but this moment is about him and everything he’s sacrificed, so he asks Takagi to not take it to heart when Naito takes what’s long overdue his.
​
​
Wrestle Kingdom 18 (January 4, 2024)
​
Also on the show:
NEVER Openweight Championship: Jeff Cobb (c) vs Ren Narita
NJPW World Television Championship: Zack Sabre Jr. (c) vs Taichi
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship: KUSHIDA (c) vs Mike Bailey
PAC vs Hiromu Takahashi
IWGP Tag Team Championship: Aussie Open (c) vs TMDK
IWGP United States Championship: Katsuyori Shibata (c) vs Tomohiro Ishii
Hiroshi Tanahashi vs Will Ospreay
Kazuchika Okada vs Kaito Kiyomiya III
​
Shingo Takagi (c) vs Tetsuya Naito III - IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
​
As blockbuster as it gets on the Tokyo Dome stage, two LIJ members close out the night for the very first time in Naito’s home city! Two men that go back to their days together in high school, none of that matters now, the title all they care about. Dressed to the nines, Naito emerges from a helicopter like a true Ingobernable, sporting a black suit to represent his Dark Ace persona, an entire army of LIJ supporters backing him from the stage.
​
Before their first match, Naito declared he wanted to face a Shingo that could feasibly take LIJ from him and now more than ever he’s going to get it, but perhaps should be careful what he wishes for. Winning their past two matches, all he needs to do is replicate the feat one more time. Speak of the champ, Takagi emerges from the mouth of a Dragon’s lair, fireballs rising along the stage, Shingo in an all red regal fit, ready to spill blood. Losing to Okada two years ago when he was in this position, it’s about redemption for him and proving to his leader the future of LIJ is now, old man.
​
Once Naito slowly strips down out of his suit and Shingo sheds his skin, handing over the strap, the January 4 main event gets underway! It’s typical Naito behaviour from the jump, stalling for the opening minute as both men absorb the feel of the cheering crowd, split down the middle between the ways LIJ could go. Shingo’s stoic whilst Tetsuya smirks, sending some words Takagi’s way, before raising the LIJ fist! But Shingo rocks him with a jab!
​
A quick feeling out process sees Shingo gain the momentary upper hand off a rough Shoulder Tackle, only to turn into a Flying Forearm Smash from Naito! Tetsuya goes wild on Takagi with blows, the Dragon simply absorbing them, shaking them off and letting out a roar after another Shoulder Tackle! But Naito skids off the mat this time and recovers into his Tranquilo Pose instead, drawing the ire of Takagi!
​
Shingo smacks him with a boot to the cheek, backing Naito into the corner where he goes ham with piston strikes to the body, a CORNER BOMBER whiplashing Naito’s head against the turnbuckle! Swiping out the legs, he mocks Naito’s “Abre Los Ojos” taunt, going for Tetsuya’s COMBINACION CABRON! Naito has it scouted however, stopping the closing Mule Kick by snapping Takagi against the top rope with a SWINGING NECKBREAKER! TORNADO DDT crunches him on his dome, Shingo kicking out at 2!
​
Firing up, Takagi demands for more, Naito shrugging as he teases another Flying Forearm Smash, only to slip behind into the POLVO DE ESTRELLA COVER! ONE! TWO! THR-KICK OUT! Shingo doesn’t even have time to chew Naito out for doing the complete opposite as asked, instantly being rolled into a SICK DRAGON SUPLEX ON THE DRAGON! Takagi clutches his neck as Naito grins at him, now following up with a COMBINACION CABRON of his own, telling Shingo not to steal if he can’t take the fire himself!
​
Takagi dazed, Naito scales up top for a MISSILE DROPKICK- TAKAGI TURNS HIM INSIDE-OUT MIDAIR WITH A PUMPING BOMBER!!! NOSHIGAMI! ONE! TWO! THR-KICK OUT! Battering him with a Pumping Combo, chops and punches blister and bruise Tetsuya’s body, before a HIGH-ANGLE GERMAN DROPS HIM ON HIS NECK!!! Shingo looks satisfied with himself as he sits in his cross-legged pose… BUT NAITO RISES UP BEHIND HIM!
​
Rolling Wheel Kick to the back of the head snaps Takagi out of dream state as Tetsuya rallies with a series of forearms, before testing his luck with a PUMPING BOMBER OF HIS OWN! SHINGO SHRUGS IT OFF, PISSED! Realising he messed up, Naito tries to escape the Dragon’s wrath, but Shingo grabs him by the trunks to pull him back into a MADE IN JAPAN attempt! Tetsuya frantically fights free with back elbows to the neck, ONLY TO BE SPUN AROUND INTO A DRAGON SOUL LARIAT, NAITO ROCKED TO HIS CORE!
​
Naito collapsing outside, a TOPE CON HILO wipes him out! Shingo ragdolls his stablemate about ringside, hurling him from post-to-pillar, though a GUARDRAIL POWERBOMB is countered into a NECKBREAKER ON THE STEEL! ESPERANZA ON THE FLOOR BY NAITO! Shingo nursing the neck, Naito tosses him in and recovers for a moment, before heading up top, CONNECTING THE MISSILE DROPKICK! AND A GLORIA!!! ONE! TWO! THR-NOOOOOOOOO!!!
​
Shingo in the drop zone, Naito teases the RUNNING DESTINO, but Takagi catches him, TRYING FOR A FIRE THUNDER DRIVER!!! Tetsuya scrabbles like a cat falling out a tree, whacking Shingo in the nose with his boot to free himself! A stiff forearm connects with the damaged neck, but as Naito goes for a German, Takagi beats it and folds him with a SAITO SUPLEX! LEGEND FALCONRY CONNECTS!!! ONE! TWO! THR-NAITO SURVIVES!!!
​
Tetsuya in a dream state, Shingo clubs him with clotheslines, a YUKON LARIAT cleaning him off his feet! Grabbing him by the scruff, Takagi pulls him up… HOOKING AN STO, WANTING EVERYTHING IS EVIL!!! His cheeky smirk is wiped off by an EYE RAKE though, Naito furiously exploding with punches and a mouthful of SPIT in Shingo’s face, showing what he thinks of LIJ’s first traitor!
​
Knocking Shingo down with his own lariat, he sets up a SWING DESTINO, but Takagi grabs his leg! Naito tries to fight him off, though Shingo’s too powerful, yanking him into a draped position in the ropes! Heading to the adjacent corner, he climbs as Naito pulls himself up in hopes of freeing himself… COAST-TO-COAST BOMBER NAILS NAITO!!! MADE IN JAPAN!!! ONE! TWO! THR-ANOTHER CLOSE CALL!!!
​
Shingo roars, setting up the LAST OF THE DRAGON- NAITO COUNTERS INTO A SURPRISE DESTINO!!! Takagi crashing on the bad neck, he’s jelly-legged as Tetsuya bumrushes him with forearms, though as he kneels to counter another DESTINO, Naito dumps him with a GERMAN INSTEAD! AND A RUNNING DESTINOOOOOOOOO!!! ONE! TWO! THR-SHINGO GETS THE SHOULDER UP!!! Naito cracks Takagi with headbutts, but it only angers the bull, who launches one back despite the neck!
​
Tetsuya winces and smirks through the pain, knowing this hurts Shingo more than him, the Dragon remaining prideful with each counter headbutt, UNTIL A POISONED FRANKENSTEINER SPIKES HIM! SKULL END!!! Naito’s embracing the trauma! Keeping it in deep for a few moments as Takagi struggles, Tetsuya promptly lets go and looks at the turnbuckles… RAISING HIS FIST TO THE SKY, HE WANTS A STARDUST PRESS!!! Shades of his matches with Okada in the Dome, Naito goes for the Hail Mary… IT MISSES!!! TAKAGI GETS HIM UP FOR A LAST OF THE DRAGON!!! HE FINALLY HITS IT AFTER FAILING BOTH PAST MATCHES!!! ONE! TWO! THR-NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
​
Takagi’s taken aback, certain it was the piece of the equation he’d been missing. Angered, he knocks his own brutal forearms into Naito’s non-existent neck, an AXE BOMBER KNOCKING HIM DOWN! Naito gasping for air, a SICKENING DRAGON SOUL LARIAT follows! Now staggered himself, he throws wild, yet feeble shots, missing Shingo each time as he pops up his foe. Looking him dead in the eyes, Shingo hits off the ropes once, twice, thrice… PUMPING BOMBERRRRRRRRRRRRR!!! Scooping him up for another LAST OF THE DRAGON… NAITO COUNTERS WITH A VALENTIA!!!
​
Both men down, Tokyo goes nuts as they slowly pull themselves up using each other, butting heads! Trading blows again, a Dragon Soul rocks Naito, BUT HE THROWS ONE BACK! AND A FOREARM! A HEADBUTT! Naito runs the ropes, but so does Shingo, once, twice, thrice, TORNADO DD- PUMPING BOMBER!!! Grabbing the wrist from behind, TAKAGI WANTS THE RIPCORD BOMBER!!! BUT NAITO WITH A DESTINOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! ONE! TWO! THR-NOOOOOOOOO!!!
​
Now Naito’s in shock, mere inches from the win! Seeing his hometown on their feet for him, new life rushes through him, nodding to himself as he sets up again the DESTINO! Shingo throws his body weight forwards though, both men collapsing to the apron! Trading punches, it’s the HEADBUTT which subdues Takagi, his neck in sheer agony! AND NOW NAITO WANTS THE APRON DESTINO INSTEAD… SHINGO SHOVES HIM OFF! APRON CANADIAN DESTROYER!!! REVENGE FOR THE 2019 G1!!!
​
Naito’s eyes are glazed over, all the years of abuse to his own neck catching up to him! Takagi hoists him up, seating him on the turnbuckle, before raising his own fist skywards! Meeting Tetsuya up there, who gives one last fight with forearms to the neck, a DRAGON SOUL silences him! Grabbing the wrist, Shingo picks him up on top of the world… STAY DREAM!!! ONE! TWO! THREE!!!
​
Shingo Takagi (c) def. Tetsuya Naito to retain the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship (40:40)
​
It’s over. Once more, Naito’s championship dreams have been shattered into stardust as Takagi finally scores the win that’s eluded him throughout his NJPW run! Tokyo’s a stunned silence as they watch Shingo be handed his title, holding his hand high as Tetsuya lays still on the mat. Is Naito truly finished? LIJ pour out, Hiromu and BUSHI rushing to check on the Stardust Genius, while Yota and Titan check on Takagi as he suddenly stumbles back into the corner, clutching his neck.
​
As Naito’s helped to his feet, there’s a standstill between the two halves of LIJ as they stare each other down, intensity stemming from Shingo and Naito. Takagi pushes Yota and Titan aside, stepping forward whilst nursing his neck, Naito doing the same, butting heads with the Dragon again! …But then a smirk appears on Naito’s face, raising high the LIJ fist! And Shingo smirks back, raising his own to meet it! AND THEY EMBRACE!
​
What was thought to be the war that could fracture LIJ in half forever has only brought its two strongest members closest together! Grabbing a mic, Naito congratulates Shingo for finally beating him. He knew this day would eventually come, and he couldn’t be prouder of his friend. Though this loss stings him, the journey is never over him, and rest assured, he’ll be coming back for the throne, rested and healthy again, Naito winking at Takagi as he says so, who reciprocates with an inviting grin.
​
But right now is not about him. In fact, he may not even be long for the wrestling world with the condition his neck and knees are in. That’s why he’d like to make an announcement. From henceforth, he’s no longer the sole leader of LIJ. He wants Shingo to lead beside him! Takagi’s stunned by the offer, but Naito insists, explaining that though EVIL and SANADA were corrupted by greed for power, it was never about that to him. LIJ is his family, and he only wants what’s best for them. If that means Takagi calling the shots when he’s unable to, he’ll do that. Shingo gives him a bow of acceptance!
​
LIJ all smiles, united stronger than ever, Naito beckons them all to the centre of the ring, before gesturing to Takagi to cement his leadership by doing the roll-call! Takagi nodding, he accepts the mic from him and raises his fist to the sky as everyone follows… but right as he’s about to speak, the crowd bursts into gasps which catches Shingo’s attention, as OUT WALKS PAC!!!
​
Having hunted down and beaten LIJ members since his loss to Shingo, he snarls as he stalks his way to the ring, LIJ falling into defensive position! Stepping inside, he looks them left to right, scowling at their clenched fists, before raising his mic. He says that ever since he set foot in NJPW at the G1 Climax, he’s been a man possessed with his goal to take what he’s been deprived of. He stomped out Naito, he stole Shingo’s belt, he just beat Hiromu earlier in the night… yet none of that has left him satisfied the way he thought it would. It had him thinking the question – why?
​
And then he realised. LIJ isn’t the enemy. They’re misfits, just like him. Oppressed, just like him. He banded together Death Triangle in the face of The Elite, but now, he seeks a far greater position. With contract negotiations having come up, his 5-year AEW deal finally expiring, he’s opted for one that’ll allow him to work both AEW and NJPW, covering his bases so he doesn’t go unbooked anymore. And with these recent matches causing him to gain respect for the Ingobernables and their unrestrained manner of operations, he knows from experience that if you wish to rise to the top in Japan… it’s good to have allies. Tossing his mic aside, PAC RAISES HIS FIST TO THE SKY!
​
LIJ’s taken aback by the gesture from the Bastard that’s almost tried to tear them apart in the past months as much as they have themselves… BUT SHINGO RECIPROCATES TO HIS DRAGONGATE BROTHER! AND NOW HIROMU! YOTA! TITAN! BUSHI! AND NAITO!!! Raising his mic back up, Shingo declares “TITAN! BUSHI! TSUJI! HIROMU! NAITO! PAC! Y SHINGO! NOSOTROS… LOS INNNNGOBERRRNAAAABLESSSSSSS DE JA-PON!!!”. Tickertape explodes from the turnbuckles as Tokyo erupts into cheers, LIJ closing the show a united family again!
​
​
New Year Dash!! (January 5, 2024)
​
Los Ingobernables de Japon (Shingo Takagi, Tetsuya Naito, PAC, Yota Tsuji, Hiromu Takahashi, BUSHI) vs Sabre-Gun (Zack Sabre Jr., El Phantasmo, TMDK, El Desperado, Kosei Fujita)
​
As usual, the night after Wrestle Kingdom is rife with excitement and new beginnings, and at the centre of it all lies the age-old rivalry between LIJ and Zack Sabre Jr.! Fresh off losing his Television Championship to Taichi after a year-long reign, he immediately sets his sights on the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, a victory here sure to propel him to the top. And with LIJ finally back to being a cohesive, functioning family again, their redefined chemistry is put up to the test here.
​
Batting off the initial concerns of another blow-up, the rebels have never been more in sync than now under Naito and Shingo’s shared guidance, the added element of PAC only further helping than hindering. Still, Sabre-Gun is menacing, a driven Sabre sicking his troops on the opposition like the masterful general he is, yet to his annoyance, the crowd remain enamoured by the Bastard, who taps out Fujita to the Brutaliser as he stares down the Technical Wizard, sending a statement!
​
Los Ingobernables de Japon def. Sabre-Gun (18:07)
​
Whilst ZSJ throws a fit, promising LIJ they haven’t seen the last of him as he leaves with Sabre-Gun, LIJ raise their fists to the sky with Shingo returning the favour from last night by letting Naito do the roll-call this time, grins all around. That is… until the coin drops. HERE COMES OKADA! Turning to Naito, Shingo gives him the nod that he’s got this sorted, Tetsuya tipping his cap back and taking LIJ away with him to give the two space as the rivals lock eyes.
​
Mic in hand, Okada runs down Shingo, calling his reign an insult to NJPW, despising the Dragon’s prideful embracement of his Dragongate past when he should be representing their company. With Okada’s trilogy against Kaito finished in his favour, playtime’s over and the Rainmaker’s come back knocking for his crown, having beaten Shingo in the G1. Shingo, remembering how his last reign ended… accepts! Butting heads with Okada, he warns him he’s even more dangerous now, so he shouldn’t expect to walk away with his gold this time.
​
​
Wrestle Kingdom 18 in Yokohama Arena (January 21, 2024)
​
Shingo Takagi (c) vs Kazuchika Okada VI - IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
​
In the past year, Okada’s descent into madness has seen embark on an emerald voyage to kill off any outsider or youngster eyeballing his spot, even brutally exiling members from CHAOS to reshape it into men who fit his regime. Seeing Takagi as low-life scum, he’s adamant to ‘fix’ NJPW again so that his efforts from last year don’t go to waste, knowing the continued deviance LIJ’s control will cause from his ‘purer’ path. Shingo, on the other hand, has been collecting milestones, from finally beating Ospreay for the title, to finally knocking off Naito to affirm his spot at LIJ’s top and win a January 4 main event to redeem his loss two years prior against the man who now stands in his way again, the only natural next bucket list item hence being beating Okada back on the WK stage.
​
A gruelling war over New Japan’s vision spans over the next half hour (akin to the classic they’d actually have at New Beginning 2023), Okada mercilessly dumping Shingo over and over again on the neck Naito had loosened up, whilst Takagi holds his own more than he ever has in the past, blistering the Ace with lariats that leave welts all over! The first RAINMAKER hits like a gunshot though, damn near taking Shingo out, yet he keeps fighting through the damaged neck! MADE IN JAPAN has Okada rethinking his decisions to challenge, and a STAY DREAM tease almost gets him!
​
A vicious TOMBSTONE drills him on the floor though, sending spasms down from his neck to his limbs, another RAINMAKER pushing him to his last legs! As Okada preps one final one… TAKAGI NAILS HIS OWN RIPCORD BOMBER!!! The FIRE THUNDER DRIVER now has Kazu reeling himself, and a LAST OF THE DRAGON scores a mighty near-fall! OKADA RESPONDS WITH ONE OF HIS OWN, GETTING SHINGO BACK FOR THE RIPCORD!!! Inching closer and closer to the vaunted third Rainmaker, Okada has Shingo’s neck in dire straits with the Money Clip, but as he finally swings… TAKAGI CATCHES IT! ANOTHER LAST OF THE DRAGON!!! ONE! TWO! THREE!!!
​
Shingo Takagi (c) def. Kazuchika Okada to retain the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship (32:07)
​
​
Despite the odds stacked against him, Shingo’s managed to tie his score against Okada, 3-3, avenging his WK heartbreak from 2022, whilst Kazu’s grip on New Japan continues to falter, the ungovernables wrecking his ideal world. Refusing to let them slip however, LIJ and CHAOS continue to feud into the New Beginning tour, where a massive tag is set up pitting Shingo & Naito against Okada & Tanahashi!
​
​
The New Beginning in Sapporo - Night Two (January 28, 2024)
​
Also on the tour:
IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship: CHAOS (SHO & Taiji Ishimori) (c) vs Los Ingobernables de Japon (Hiromu Takahashi & BUSHI)
Katsuyori Shibata (c) vs KENTA - IWGP United States Championship
​
Los Ingobernables de Japon (Shingo Takagi & Tetsuya Naito) vs CHAOS (Hiroshi Tanahashi & Kazuchika Okada)
​
With Hiromu & BUSHI dethroning SHO & Taiji last night, matters are even more tense now in the power struggle between the stables. Endless shared history between these four men, it clearly shows with the animosity they greet each other with, Takagi and Okada continuing their war from Yokohama as Naito continues to drift further every day from the man he used to resemble in Tanahashi.
​
Tetsuya manages to get some well-earned revenge against the man who withheld the World Title from him throughout 2022, Okada, a Destino/Bomber showing Naito and Takagi to be fully in tune again, but when a Twist and Shout to Shingo’s neck takes him out, it’s down to Naito and Tanahashi again! Tetsuya trying to recover some momentum to speed up his rise back to challenging Shingo, he gives Hiroshi his all, though the Dragon Screws prove too much for his bad knees, a TEXAS CLOVERLEAF submitting him!
​
CHAOS def. Los Ingobernables de Japon (21:15)
​
​
With Tanahashi’s win over the LIJ leader duo, he calls out Shingo in a post-show interview, saying it’s been 3 years since he’s had a chance to challenge for the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship, his last match notably enough coming against Shingo himself. He’s not getting any younger as it seems and he wants nothing more than one last run at the top… so for the sake of sparing the company he broke his back for the past two decades from LIJ’s undesirable direction, he wishes to bring gold back to CHAOS! Record level 1-1 between the two, Takagi fearlessly accepts, setting up a blockbuster showdown for Osaka!
​
​
The New Beginning in Osaka (February 10, 2024)
​
Also on the show:
KUSHIDA (c) vs YOH - IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship
TMDK (c) vs Los Ingobernables de Japon (PAC & Yota Tsuji) - IWGP Tag Team Championship
Los Ingobernables de Japon (Hiromu Takahashi & BUSHI) (c) vs CHAOS (SHO & Taiji Ishimori) vs SixorNine (Master Wato & Ryusuke Taguchi) - IWGP Junior Tag Team Championship
​
Shingo Takagi (c) vs Hiroshi Tanahashi III - IWGP World Heavyweight Championship
​
3 years ago on the New Beginning tour, Shingo and Tanahashi met for the first time, the Ace of the Universe taking the NEVER Openweight Championship from him, before Takagi returned the favour 6 months later, keeping the World Title from Hiroshi. Now, in a war of ideologies, they settle the score! Even at 47, Tana’s flamboyant as ever in his entrance, turning back the clocks with a full rockstar entrance as women swoon over the Japanese God. Shingo’s comparatively humble in his entrance, glaring taped-up neck keeping his head bowed, yet nostrils flaring, ready for battle.
​
It's a classic Tanahashi start, slapping on the headlock to grind down his foe, only now it means that much more with the condition of Shingo’s neck. As Hiroshi reaches for Takagi’s tape, Shingo butts into his chest with his shoulder to shove him off and fires up a Pumping Combo! Chop, punch, chop, punch, chop, punc- DRAGON-STYLE HARITE FROM TANA KNOCKS THE TASTE OUT OF SHINGO’S MOUTH! Takagi doubled over, Hiroshi hammers elbows into his exposed neck, a Low Dropkick cutting him down and a Neckbreaker flooring him for 2!
​
Heading to the middle rope, a SOMERSAULT SENTON BOMB is evaded, Tana crashing on his back! Now Shingo blasts him with the ground and pound! A Knee Drop sits Hiroshi up, before a SLIDING D knocks him back down for 2! Whipping Tana into the corner, a CORNER BOMBER heads his way like a missile, but a Big Boot and a HIGH FLY ATTACK cuts him off, before Tana strums the air guitar!
​
He grabs the waist, but a Snap DDT stops him, an ORIGINAL FALCONRY from Shingo slamming him down! Beating Tana’s chest like a drum, he guillotines him in the ropes with a PUMPING BREAKER! A Gallon Throw attempt follows, but Tana spins around into a FALL IN LOVE PIN! ONE! TWO! THR-KICK OUT! And before Shingo can do anything, Hiroshi nails the head with a Low Dropkick! HASE-STYLE URANAGE SPIKES HIM ON HIS NECK!!!
​
Hurt, Takagi collapses to the outside, prompting Tana to spear the Dragon into the guardrail with a DRAGON ROCKET! Climbing the ropes, Hiroshi measures for a HIGH FLY FLOW- CAUGHT ON SHINGO’S SHOULDERS!!! DEATH VALLEY BOMB ON THE FLOOR!!! The back that once carried NJPW now sears in agony as Takagi rolls him in, a SOL DE JAPON CONNECTING! Smacking a Dragon Soul Lariat off him, a HIGH-ANGLE BELLY-TO-BACK SUPLEX DROPS TANA! ONE! TWO! THR-NO DICE!
​
Loading the Ace of the Universe onto his shoulders, he nails a BUCKLE BOMB… BUT TANA EXPLODES BACK WITH A SLING BLADE!!! Both downed for a moment, Tana beats a Yukon Lariat with a SNAP DRAGON SUPLEX! Shingo seeing stars, Tana grabs him for another, but Takagi desperately fights him off, ONLY FOR A DARUMA-SHIKI GERMAN SUPLEX TO FLOOR HIM!!! ONE! TWO! THR-SHINGO STAYS IN!
​
Tana tries to get a hold of the neck, but Takagi turtles and kicks him away, prompting Tana to secure the leg instead, connecting a DRAGON SCREW! Shingo hobbling to his feet, a TWIST AND SHOUT awaits him! Hiroshi rolls through for seconds, but now Takagi grabs his leg and RETURNS A DRAGON SCREW!!! Tana’s famously bad knees give way, Shingo now with free reign to stomp the chest, before hoisting him into a MICHINOKU DRIVER II! Heading up, he winds up the DIVING BOMBER, but taking too long, Tana cuts him off!
​
Beating on Shingo’s exposed neck, he drapes him from the top rope… AND SNAPS HIM INTO A VICIOUS DRAGON SCREW NECK WHIP!!! Takagi’s head damn near popping off, Tana quickly grabs a DRAGON SLEEPER and starts swinging him around Giant Swing style! Slamming him into the mat after 10 rotations, Tana glides up top… NAILING THE HIGH FLY FLOW!!! ONE! TWO! THR-NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
​
Securing the wrists, Tana goes for a RYUGOYE like last time… TAKAGI CATCHES IT! MADE IN JAPAN!!! Hiroshi smartly rolls away to the ropes before Takagi can cover though, leaving both men to nurse their wounds. Meeting in the middle, they bounce elbows off each other’s skulls, TANA CRACKING SHINGO WITH A HEADBUTT!!! TAKAGI RETURNS ONE, DROPPING HIROSHI!!! Battering the back, he tries for a LAST OF THE DRAGON- SLING BLADE FROM TANA!!!
​
As the Pumping Hawk rises, Tana cracks a swift TWIST AND SHOUT, before nailing ANOTHER SLING BLADE!!! Back turned to Takagi, Tanahashi’s confident he’s got him… BUT HE TURNS INTO A PUMPING BOMBER!!! Hiroshi rocked, Shingo hits the ropes a few times, before firing off a PUMPING BOMBER THAT TURNS HIM INSIDE OUT!!! Now grabbing the wrist, he teases the Ripcord variant, but Tana counters with the SLING BLADE!!!
​
Returning up top, Tana crashes into Shingo with a STANDING HIGH FLY FLOW!!! Going back up for seconds, he looks over his kingdom… but Takagi grabs his leg! Tana tries kicking him off, but Shingo pulls himself up, trading blows with Hiroshi! He eats a Headbutt to the neck but firms it, wrecking Tana’s back with punches… BEFORE NAILING AN AVALANCHE EXPLODER ’98!!! LAST OF THE DRAGON!!! ONE! TWO! THR-NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
​
Gritting his teeth, Shingo winds the arm, going for a PUMPING BOMBER, but Tana just collapses under! Takagi stomps over to him, only to fall into a SMALL PACKAGE! ONE! TWO! THR-TAKAGI KICKS OUT! SLING BLADE!!! Tana attempts a BRAINBUSTER, but the back gives out, letting Takagi fall into the ropes and rebound with a PUMPING BOMBER!!! Securing the Double Hammerlock, he nails a TAKAGI DRIVER ’98!!! ONE! TWO! THR-TANAHASHI WITH A FOOT ON THE ROPES!!!
​
Shingo’s at a loss, but in this game of natural progression, he looks to replicate his WK success, smacking Dragon Souls off Tana, before another PUMPING BOMBER flooring him! Dragging him up the ropes with him, he wants the STAY DREAM… but it left his neck exposed, Tana raining down 12-6 elbows on it! Shingo forced to let go, he instead trades forearms with Hiroshi, but a HEADBUTT knocks him down this time into a prone position! Tana in perfect position, HE NAILS THE HIGH FLY FLOW TO THE BACK!!! Rolling Shingo over, Tana heads back up… HIGH FLY FLOW!!! ONE! TWO! THREE!!!
​
Hiroshi Tanahashi def. Shingo Takagi (c) to win the IWGP World Heavyweight Championship (35:36)
​
For the 9th time in his career, Tanahashi’s the World Champion! Shingo’s neck finally crumbling at his hands, the CHAOS regime is back on top! A remarkable reign from the Dragon, but he’s forced back into his cave. As Tana celebrates though, he doesn’t have to wait at all for competition to line up, KATSUYORI SHIBATA’S THEME HITTING! The fellow Three Musketeer losing his US Title earlier on the tour, he’s had a bone to pick with CHAOS for the past year since their exile of the likes of Goto, who have since been in his corner as part of the Takeover faction. The two long-time rivals staring each down, Tana raises his title with a grin, as Shibata returns a murderous look!

So I know a lot of people don't really like the introduction or reintroduction of this belt but personally I am really happy they did this. Even though I'm a big fan of HHH, I agree his introduction of the title wasn't stellar. So here's why I like it:

1. The design has more of a classic look to it and it looks so much better than the WWE/Blueniversal Championships. Yes, it has the big logo on it, but that's what all the company's want nowadays, branding. it's the same with AEW and UFC
   
2. Although, I'm not sure if it's confirmed I believe they are bringing back the lineage of the old WHC and associating it to this new belt. I'd much rather have that long history associated with a title, then the couple of years the Universal championship has. I mean honestly, outside of Roman's run, what reigns are really significant? Fin Balor's one day run? Fin is awesome, but that was a pretty crappy way to start off the history.
   
3. Tying to the last point, they can just merge them into one WWE Universal Title. When Roman drops it, merge the belts and give us one belt with a redesign of a similar concept. I'm looking at you winged eagle, slap a big logo on that design and give us another redesign. (I only say when Roman drops it, because I don't think it's a good call to have a heel introduce something the fans may really like).
   
4. Once both titles are updated, you can do the same for the women's Titles. Get rid of all this RAW/Smackdown garbage, and have Men's and Women's WWE World/ WWE Universal championships. Same name/same prestige. Similar designs but the women have the white strap. I think the white belts look cool, and it's more merch sales.
   

p.s. Same goes for tag belts. Tag divisions aren't deep enough for multiple belts.

1. Here's where the spoilers are

*************************** if this is a secondary title because no one can beat Roman, why is the new champion the guy Roman can't beat? I'm sure many of you are better versed on this, but isn't Seth the only one to beat Roman during his historic run? Seems like the perfect guy to carry the title. it's not like the belt was just handed to someone that didn't beat the champ (looking at you HHH).

1. Lastly, I've seen a lot of people say it's secondary because the match didn't close the show. I kind of recall people in outrage about the idea of Rhea and Charlotte closing night one at mania. Didn't matter the Rhea was a RR winner who was supposed to main event mania, everyone wanted the Sami/KO/Usos because it was the better story. If it was true for mania, it's true for NOC. They closed with the best story.... And it also seems like Rhea is just fine right now.

So there it is, and damn that's a lot but tonight is when I could take the time to put my thoughts together. Granted some is my wishful thinking, but some seems pretty solid in my opinion. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

I just started playing Xrd Rev 2, and I cannot rebind the pause key for my fightstick. Whenever I use the pause key on my fightstick, it activates the instant kill mode (p+k+h+s). I cannot rebind it in the settings. Is there a way to fix this, or am I just stuck using the enter key on my keyboard to pause?
​
(the fightstick I am using is the Mayflash Universal Fightstick F500 V2)

The Awesome Truth def. Grizzled Young Veterans (c) for the Raw Tag Team Championship
The Awesome Truth have been on a mission to reclaim the Raw Tag Team Championships from the dominant Grizzled Young Veterans. They prove their worthiness by defeating several teams in impressive matches, earning a highly-anticipated rematch against GYV at SummerSlam. The match is an intense battle with both teams giving it their all. The Awesome Truth's experience and shocking new chemistry as a team shine through as they outsmart and outmaneuver GYV. In a thrilling climax, Miz and Truth secure the victory and capture the Raw Tag Team Championships, sending shockwaves through the WWE Universe and solidifying their status as one of the top tag teams on Raw.
The Flair Dynasty def. The Fury
A fierce rivalry ignites between The Flair Dynasty, consisting of Charlotte Flair and Aliyah, and The Fury, composed of SmackDown Women's Champion Liv Morgan and Alexa Bliss. The Flair Dynasty assert their dominance as a formidable force in the women's division, while The Fury brings a unique combination of athleticism and mind games. Liv becomes the prime target of Charlotte Flair's determination and Aliyah's desire to prove herself. The battles intensify week after week, with mind games, sneak attacks, and jaw-dropping matches. At the grand stage of SummerSlam, The Flair Dynasty and The Fury clash, with The Flair Dynasty managing to secure the win, leaving Liv and Alexa disappointed but determined to regroup and come back stronger than ever.
Kevin Owens def. Logan Paul
Logan Paul is determined to make his mark in WWE and challenges Raw GM Stone Cold Steve Austin for a match at SummerSlam. However, Austin, skeptical of outsiders infiltrating the wrestling world, denies Logan's request. Instead, he devises a plan to teach him a lesson. Austin sees an opportunity to showcase the relentless power of his prizefighter, Mr. Money in the Bank Kevin Owens, who is entrusted with the task of facing Logan Paul. At SummerSlam, the match unfolds with a vengeance as Kevin unleashes his aggression on Logan. The crowd watches in awe as Kevin dominates the match, leaving no doubt about his prowess inside the ring. In a display of strength and skill, Kevin decimates Logan, sending a clear message that WWE is no place for casual challengers. As the crowd roars in approval, Kevin stands tall, cementing his status as a formidable force and silencing any doubts about Logan Paul's place in the wrestling world.
Drew McIntyre def. Jordan Devlin
Drew McIntyre finds himself locked in a heated rivalry with the talented Jordan Devlin, under the watchful eye of his coach, Titus O'Neil. Titus believes in Devlin's potential and constantly boasts about his protege's abilities, fueling the animosity between the two superstars. The tension reaches its peak as they clash at SummerSlam in a high-stakes showdown. The match is a hard-hitting contest, showcasing their strength, agility, and resilience. Both Drew and Devlin push themselves to the limit, leaving everything inside the ring. However, in a display of pure determination, Drew McIntyre emerges victorious, delivering his devastating Claymore Kick to secure the win. Devlin is left to reassess his strategy and learn from the defeat, with Titus O'Neil guiding him to bounce back stronger in the future.
Finn Balor def. Bobby Lashley
Bobby Lashley, seething with anger and betrayal after being cost the WWE Championship by Finn Balor at Money in the Bank, sets his sights on revenge in a highly anticipated clash at SummerSlam. The tension between Lashley and Balor intensifies as they exchange fierce words and engage in physical altercations in the weeks leading up to the event. Determined to avenge his loss and prove his dominance, Lashley vows to dismantle Balor and the entire Judgment Day faction. However, as the match unfolds, Balor reveals a cunning side, enlisting the assistance of fellow member Damian Priest. The odds are stacked against Lashley as Priest's interference proves crucial in Balor's victory. The WWE Universe is left stunned as Balor, with a sly smile, stands tall over the fallen Lashley, solidifying his allegiance to Edge's Judgment Day and sending a powerful message to the entire WWE roster.
Gunther def. Ricochet (c) for the Intercontinental Championship
The Intercontinental Championship scene is set ablaze as the high-flying sensation Ricochet finds himself pitted against the dominant powerhouse Gunther in an epic clash at SummerSlam. Gunther, having already made a significant impact on the main roster, craves an opportunity to prove himself and secure championship gold. The match between Ricochet and Gunther becomes an instant classic, captivating the WWE Universe with its display of athleticism, intensity, and contrasting styles. Both competitors push their limits, leaving everything inside the squared circle. In a hard-fought battle that resembles the intensity of an NXT TakeOver event, Gunther ultimately emerges victorious, seizing the Intercontinental Championship from Ricochet's grasp. The WWE Universe erupts in awe as Gunther hoists the title high above his head, solidifying his place as a force to be reckoned with on the main roster.
Rhea Ripley (c) def. Bianca Belair for the Raw Women's Championship
Raw Women's Champion Rhea Ripley, seeking to assert her dominance over the entire women's division, grants Ms. Money in the Bank Bianca Belair an opportunity at SummerSlam. The rivalry intensifies as Ripley takes verbal jabs at The Street Profits, Bianca's husband Montez Ford and his tag team partner Angelo Dawkins, adding an extra layer of personal animosity to the feud. The anticipation builds as SummerSlam arrives, and the match between Ripley and Belair unfolds in front of a raucous crowd. Both competitors showcase their incredible athleticism and fighting spirit, delivering a match that leaves the WWE Universe on the edge of their seats. In a hard-fought battle that is widely regarded as a match of the year candidate, Ripley manages to retain her championship, displaying her unwavering dominance and leaving Bianca to contemplate her next move. The aftermath of the match sets the stage for further clashes between these fierce competitors, as both Ripley and Belair refuse to back down from the challenge.
Cody Rhodes (c) def. Seth Rollins for the United States Championship
The blood feud between United States Champion Cody Rhodes and Seth "Freakin" Rollins continues to escalate, with Rollins showing an unwavering determination to strip Rhodes of his coveted title. Rollins resorts to any means necessary, utilizing mind games, ambush attacks, and manipulating those close to Rhodes to gain the upper hand. The tension between these two rivals reaches its boiling point at SummerSlam, where Rhodes successfully defends his championship in a hard-fought match. However, the battle doesn't end there. As Rhodes celebrates his hard-fought victory, Rollins launches a vicious assault on him, sending a chilling message that this feud is far from over. The attack leaves Rhodes battered and vulnerable, emphasizing the depths to which Rollins is willing to sink to achieve his goal. With their rivalry intensifying and the thirst for vengeance fueling their actions, the WWE Universe braces itself for the next chapter in this brutal and personal war between Rhodes and Rollins.
Roman Reigns (c) def. Sami Zayn for the Universal Championship
In an unexpected twist, Universal Champion Roman Reigns finds himself embroiled in a heated rivalry with fellow villain Sami Zayn. Although both superstars are typically despised by the WWE Universe, a strange phenomenon occurs as fans begin to rally behind the underdog, Sami Zayn. Sami's charismatic antics and unrelenting determination endear him to the crowd, who see him as the unlikely hero against the dominant Reigns. As the event unfolds, the energy in the arena is palpable, with the audience firmly supporting Sami Zayn. Despite the odds stacked against him, Sami unleashes a remarkable display of resilience and cunning, giving Reigns the fight of his life. The match becomes an epic battle between power and determination, with Sami pushing Reigns to his limits. However, just when it seems that Sami might pull off a stunning upset, the tides turn in a shocking twist. The Usos intervene and disrupt the match, providing a crucial distraction that allows Roman to seize control. The assistance from his family proves to be the turning point, as Roman capitalizes on the chaos and secures the victory, retaining his Universal Championship. The outcome leaves the WWE Universe stunned and disappointed, as their newfound allegiance to Sami Zayn goes unrewarded.
Edge (c) def. Rey Mysterio for the WWE Championship
Rey's triumph in a hard-fought number one contenders match earns him the opportunity to challenge Edge, but Edge wastes no time in making it clear that he is not the same man Rey once faced over two decades ago. Edge warns Rey that this version of himself is darker, more ruthless, and determined to prove his dominance. As the weeks progress, the tension between Edge and Rey continues to escalate, with mind games and personal attacks becoming the norm. Rey's unwavering determination to succeed is fueled by Edge's taunts, and he vows to overcome every obstacle thrown his way. However, Edge ensures that Rey's journey is far from smooth, asserting that not even the presence of Rey's son will save him from the chaos that awaits at SummerSlam. When the highly anticipated showdown arrives, the atmosphere is electric, with the WWE Universe on the edge of their seats. Edge and Rey unleash a masterpiece of a match, showcasing their incredible athleticism and ring prowess. Each moment is filled with high-flying maneuvers, hard-hitting strikes, and near-falls that keep the audience on the edge of their seats. But just as the match reaches its climax, chaos ensues. Interference from Finn Balor and Damian Priest intensifies the encounter. Dominik Mysterio also gets involved in a desperate attempt to protect his father. Despite the chaotic distractions, Edge manages to remain focused and capitalizes on the commotion, seizing the moment to deliver a decisive blow. With a devastating maneuver, Edge secures the victory, retaining his WWE Championship and further solidifying his dark reign.

It is important to note that this article is only a thought experiment for the purposes of reconsidering our implicit assumptions and societal conceptions of the necessities for civilization and what is “normal” behavior for humans. In the article about mysticism I pointed out that I was a psychotherapist not a theologian. Here I need to point out that I am not an economist either. This thought experiment is not advocating for any kind of specific new political or economic reality. Instead it is a way to reconsider the things we take for granted and meditate on new ideas that might allow us to conceive of a healthier and more stable society.
​
If we didn’t have gold what would money look like?
​
If we didnt have nonperishable precious metals like gold and silver, what would money look like. There are not many other goods we can make hold value in such a small and convenient package like gold, platinum, and silver to a lesser extent do. All the noble metals have a high luster, malleability, and do not spoil with age. How would society store value without them?
​
Well there are a couple examples of how money developed in places without gold. My favorite is an island called Yap where there was little to no money. Instead native Yapese used 20ft tall limestone disks that weighed hundreds of pounds. So how did this money work? How do you put a 200 lb stone in a vending machine or slide it across a bar?
​
The Yapese never moved the stones they used as money. Instead they kept an oral and collective ledger of who owned what stones. Money that can’t fit in your wallet might seem like a crazy idea, but think of how your debit card works. There is a collective ledger somewhere out there that changes every time you slide your card even though no physical money is moved.
​
How did Yap money work?
​
On the island of Yap, the acquisition and distribution of rai stones were closely tied to prestige and social merit. The process of awarding rai stones was based on various factors that reflected an individual’s status, achievements, and contributions to the community.
​
The primary means of acquiring rai stones was through social recognition and acknowledgment of an individual’s accomplishments. These accomplishments could include successful leadership, acts of bravery, or notable achievements in various fields such as agriculture, craftsmanship, or diplomacy. The more esteemed and respected an individual was within the community, the higher the likelihood of receiving rai stones.
​
The recognition and awarding of rai stones were often carried out through public ceremonies and gatherings. These events provided a platform for the community to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of an individual. The stones were typically presented by influential community leaders or elders who acted as the arbiters of social merit.
​
It’s important to note that the awarding of rai stones was not a purely individualistic pursuit but rather a collective decision that reflected the consensus of the community. The opinions and judgments of community members, particularly those in positions of authority or with significant influence, played a crucial role in determining the social merit of an individual and their eligibility to receive rai stones.
​
The rai stones bestowed upon an individual were not meant to be hoarded or accumulated solely for personal wealth. Instead, they served as symbols of prestige and social standing. The possession of rai stones demonstrated an individual’s contributions to the community and their ability to garner respect and admiration.
​
The Yapese monetary system served as tangible representations of honor and status, reinforcing the social fabric and common good of Yapese society.
​
So in answer to the original question “How could society store value without gold?” We would store it through a reputation system rewarding benevolence, generosity and innovation. The people who gave back to society the most would be awarded the most value in the form of reputation, not by how many precious metals they owned.
​
How did gold change our conceptions of society and culture?
​
Gold has long fascinated humanity with its allure and intrinsic non-perishable value. The presence of gold on Earth almost did not happen at all. If there were a few changes to astrophysical geometry you may not have been able to buy gold jewelry in the store. So, why is there gold on earth?
​
The symbolism of gold in mythology usually relates to to the concept of the Self, a central archetype in Jungian psychology representing the totality of the psyche. Because the ancients associated gold with being so rare and so precious, it came to represent knowledge of the authentic and hiddens self. Fair tales that have to do with reclaiming a lost treasure are metaphors for self discovery and reclaiming lost parts of our identity. In fairy tales, gold often appears in the form of a golden key, a golden crown, or a golden apple, serving as a powerful symbol of the transformative potential of self-knowledge. These objects are typically guarded by mythical creatures or hidden in remote locations, emphasizing the arduous nature of the journey towards self-understanding.
​
The origins of gold as an element on planet earth trace back to the formation of the universe itself. In the earliest moments following the Big Bang, only light elements such as hydrogen and helium were present. It was within the cores of massive stars, through the process of stellar nucleosynthesis, that heavier elements like gold began to take shape. These elements were forged through the fusion of lighter nuclei in the intense heat and pressure of stellar environments.
​
As these massive stars reached the end of their lives, they supernovae explosions. These scattered their noble metal enriched contents into space. The remnants of these supernovae, containing elements like gold, spread across the cosmos in the form of dust and gas. This dust and gas later condensed into rocky masses of meteors that had high concentrations of gold.
​
The earth itself almost had no gold. While the primordial Earth held minuscule amounts of gold, it was not until later stages of our planet’s evolution that the precious metal became concentrated enough for us to mine or value them. The late heavy bombardment period, around 4 billion years ago, witnessed a barrage of meteoritic impacts bombarding the Earth’s surface. These meteorites, originating from various sources within the solar system, carried with them a wealth of elements, including gold.
​
If it was not for this coincidental bombardment of asteroids there never would have been enough gold on earth for you to wear gold jewelry. There certainly would not have been enough for us to use as money, let alone build a monetary system around. So what would have happened if we never associated gold with money, power, or value?
​
Why is gold associated with money and currency
Gold is durable, divisible, and portable, making it an ideal medium of exchange. Additionally, gold has intrinsic value due to its luster malleability and non reactivity to other elements, which further contributed to its use as a form of currency.
​
The use of metal coins as a form of money emerged around 600 BCE in ancient Lydia (present-day Turkey). These coins were made from precious metals like gold, silver, and bronze, and their value was determined by their weight and purity. Gold, due to its scarcity and durability, became a preferred choice for coinage.
​
Over time, gold became widely accepted as a standard for money. Its scarcity, divisibility, portability, and resistance to corrosion made it an ideal medium of exchange. Gold coins became a trusted and standardized unit of value in many ancient civilizations, including the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and Persians.
​
In medieval Europe, goldsmiths played a crucial role in the evolution of money and debt. People entrusted their gold and other valuable assets to goldsmiths for safekeeping. In return, the goldsmiths issued receipts, which could be used as a claim to the deposited gold. These receipts gradually started circulating as a form of paper money or representative money. This practice laid the foundation for early banking systems and the issuance of paper-based instruments representing value.
​
The concept of the gold standard gained prominence during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Under the gold standard, the value of a country’s currency was tied to a fixed amount of gold. Governments held gold reserves to back their currency, and individuals could exchange paper money for gold at a predetermined rate. The gold standard provided stability and confidence in the currency, as the money supply was limited by the availability of gold.
​
The gold standard era began to decline during the 20th century, particularly after World War I. The need for increased flexibility in monetary policy, and the costs associated with maintaining gold reserves led many countries to move away from the gold standard. Gradually, most countries shifted to fiat money, where the value of the currency is not backed by a physical commodity but rather by the trust and confidence in the government issuing it. This meant that even though there was scarcity and competition for money like there had been for gold, money was no longer backed by anything real.
​
Put simply, even though we do not use gold as currency or the basis for the economy any more, gold still informs our ideas about money and power. Even new forms of money like crypto currencies and NFTs are based on these old notions of scarcity that come from our ancient relationship to gold. Our ideas about money, debt scarcity and our relationship to power are informed greatly by the function that gold has played in our economy.
​
What does money without gold look like?
In isolated or preindustrial societies, without gold, people had an understanding that resources were meant to be shared and distributed evenly. When a need arose in society others met the need with gifts or loans. The understanding in these cultures was that safety was found in generosity and compassion not hoarded material goods. They took care of others because when they need help others will take care of them. Social merit functioned like a kind of insurance.
​
In these barter, communal, and gift economies power does not become the most precious resource. Instead reputation and social merit become the most precious resources. Because wealth and value cannot be hoarded materially then society allows for individuals to accrue value by being useful, inventive and generous. These systems reward people who innovate and live compassionately because societal regard becomes the most important resource, not electronic debt or precious metals.
​
This is because things like food, clothing and tools often degrade and lose value over time. There is no way to horde wealth because all things that contain value slowly lose that value if they are hoarded. When there is no way to horde wealth with precious metals or an electronic debt ledger, then everything is depreciating all the time. In these cultures money and value are always trending back to equality because everything is losing value all the time.
​
People are incentivized to share and live communally in gift economies because clout and reputation become more valuable than any good or service. These systems are empowering because when needs arise society is naturally incentivized to meet those needs not ignore them. Material wealth is always decreasing in value so social wealth has more value. Value is stored in the social ledger of reputation not a material ledger of debt.
​
In debt and precious metal based systems value is disempowering because wealth tends to snowball. The people with more money have access to more power and likely use that power to get even more money ad infinitum. In these systems society is incentivized to ignore others’ problems because the endless competition is for non-perishable money that increases in value, not reputation for being a benefit to society. Actually, in this system other people’s problems are a GOOD thing for me because they mean others have less power and are less likely to get the money we are all in competition for.
​
Why does the non-perishable nature of precious metals like gold lead to scarcity, competition and inequality?
The scarcity of precious metals allowed individuals and institutions to accumulate and hoard wealth, creating disparities in the distribution of resources. The accumulation of gold and other precious metals became a means of showcasing one’s economic power and social status. This concentration of wealth in the hands of a few individuals or entities often led to economic inequality, with limited access to resources for the majority of the population. It also led to imperial wars and conflict. This happens when the purpose of a society becomes hoarding power instead of building sustainable or equitable systems.
​
Is there an alternative system?
What did non industrial societies do before there was gold?
Barter and gift economies operate on different principles that can have positive psychological and environmental effects. In a barter economy, individuals engage in direct exchange, which fosters social interaction and builds relationships within communities. The act of bartering requires individuals to negotiate and understand each other’s needs, creating a sense of cooperation and interdependence.
​
Gift economies, where goods and services are given without the expectation of an immediate return, promote social cohesion and reinforce communal bonds. By focusing on reciprocity and sharing, gift economies prioritize the well-being of the community as a whole rather than individual accumulation of wealth. This can contribute to a sense of psychological well-being and social harmony.
​
Moreover, both barter and gift economies can be more environmentally sustainable compared to the hoarding of precious metals or debt based systems. These systems rely on the utilization of resources within the community, promoting local production and reducing the environmental impact of long-distance trade. In debt based systems production is outsourced to the cheapest place where the workers have the least power.
​
While the nonperishable nature of precious metals like gold has shaped a scarcity-based money system conducive to wealth hoarding, alternative economic systems such as barter and gift economies offer psychological and environmental advantages. These systems promote social cohesion, reduce economic disparities, and foster sustainable resource utilization.
Key Characteristics of a Gift Economy:
​
Gift Circulation:
The primary mode of exchange in a gift economy is the circulation of gifts. People give goods, services, or resources to others without an explicit agreement for immediate return or compensation. The act of giving is motivated by social bonds, altruism, and the desire to contribute to the well-being of others.
​
Social Relationships and Trust:
Gift economies are deeply rooted in social relationships. Trust and reciprocity play a vital role in sustaining the system. Gifts are not seen as isolated transactions but rather as a way to build and maintain social connections within a community or group.
​
Non-Monetary Transactions:
Unlike traditional market economies where goods and services are exchanged for money, a gift economy operates outside the realm of formalized monetary transactions. The value of gifts is not determined by their market price or exchange value but rather by the relationships and meaning attached to them.
​
Abundance Mindset:
A gift economy often operates on the assumption of abundance rather than scarcity. It is based on the belief that there are enough resources and goods to meet the needs of individuals and the community as a whole. The act of giving is seen as a way to create and reinforce a sense of abundance and well-being.
​
Social Obligations and Prestige:
In gift economies, there are social obligations and expectations associated with giving and receiving. Individuals are motivated to contribute and give back to the community, as failing to do so can lead to reputational consequences. The act of giving and generosity often brings prestige, respect, and social recognition within the community.
​
Reciprocity and Sharing:
While direct reciprocity is not expected or demanded in a gift economy, there is a general understanding of the importance of reciprocity over time. Recipients of gifts may feel an obligation to reciprocate or share their own gifts with others in the future, creating a cycle of giving and receiving.
​
In Conclusion:
Economic systems that prioritize collaboration, generosity, and a departure from the notions of individuality, competition, ego, and scarcity can indeed contribute to mental well-being and foster a more harmonious society. One such alternative economic concept is the idea of gift economies, which emphasizes the practice of generosity and the exchange of resources without the expectation of immediate reciprocation.
​
What’s the point?
​
We assume that ways that our culture and systems works are the only ways it can work. This can limit our intuition, creativity, and stifle our ability to imagine a better world. What if those asteroids had missed our planet billions of years ago and dumped that gold into the black void of space? Would our culture or monetary system look anything like it does now? Again the point of this article is not to change the monetary system. Instead it is to reflect about how and why we assign value and purpose in our lives and culture. It is a reflection on what money means to a society and the way those implicit assumptions affect our psychology and well being.
​
Many people misquote the bible that “money is the root of all evil” however that is not what it says. The quote is that the “love” of money is the root of all evil. We all interact with money daily but rarely think about what it is and that the way we think about money changes the role it plays in our lives and how we behave.
​
We often talk about values in an abstract and hollow way in politics, religion and identity. We seldom talk or think about what value itself actually is. How do we decide what has worth to us and what doesn’t. These assumptions about what is valuable and good and what the point of our societies should be is often based on outdated and unhealthy assumptions it does not occur to us to reconsider. By moving away from a mindset that prioritizes individual accumulation, gift economies encourage a sense of collective responsibility and interconnectedness. This shift in perspective can have positive effects on mental health, promoting a sense of belonging, trust, and reduced feelings of isolation, paranoia or competition.
​
Most of the patients that I see suffer from a profound sense of separation and disconnection. Our civilization would benefit from assuming the intrinsic value of all beings and the importance of meeting collective needs rather than amassing individual wealth. Not just in economics but in our lives we should prioritize collaboration, generosity, and move away from the emphasis on individuality, competition, ego, and scarcity. What a person or society values is one of the best indicators of who they are. Reflect on where you unconsciously place value and what that says about you. We have limited time on earth and it is important to stay in touch with what we want the purpose of our life to be. Where does your worth lie?
​
Read more articles like this one @ GetTherapyBirmingham.com

I was in a tag rivalry I guess then got the optional to request custom matches for myself. Now I’m wrestling mid cards and main events lol. Anyway to stop this?

Excerpt from Tariq Jameel’s speeches and my notes.
“Some parents all they care about is grades. Why are your marks this low? It’s not degrees that determine sustenance its Allah that decrees the child’s sustenance. Schools, Colleges, Universities are more like businesses, children are not going to learn character there.
No one asks how is this person’s character. Life passes through peacefully where there is character. If the woman’s character is bad? Or the man’s character is bad? Then the outcome will be agony. Heaps of wealth, gold and silver are not going to bring satisfaction. Great modes of transportation such as fancy car is not going to bring about peace.
Courteous speech is the light that will remove the darkness in one’s life. When one has to experience ill-manners, it takes the air out of one’s life, one constantly feels restricted.
This is because parents don’t teach this:

1. How to control one’s tongue?
2. How to be humble? How one can be self-effacing?
3. What is character?

Sometimes parents themselves lack this how are they going to teach this to someone else.
Learn tolerance. Homes are getting broken. The divorce ratio is increasing. Parents didn’t teach their children forebearance, to tolerate anything that happens contrary to their desire.”
Ibn Abbas reported: Prophet (saw), said to Al-Ashajj ‘Abdul al-Qays, “Verily, you have two qualities beloved to Allah. They are forbearance and patience.” (Muslim 17)
“Diamond is only a block of coal. How does it become a diamond? When its placed under pressure, its passes its limit Allah makes it a jewel to adorn a person. Husband cannot tolerate the wife. Wife cannot tolerate the husband. If our families can only do one practice (sunnah) of my Prophet (saw), have forebearance then life will be beautiful.”

I hope someone can provide some clues to help me with this!
A survival world with spectator enabled in world settings, creative mode enabled in admin (alt+F10).
Pressing F8, moving somewhere, pressing ctrl+space, and expecting the engineer to teleport but nothing happens. Pressing F6, the engineer is still in the original position
A week ago i was able to teleport around, like i've done previously for years. But the last few days it just doesn't work. Tested with a new world, no mods (also with spectator and creative tools enabled).
I'm not sure what i've done to universally disable this!?

• Raw Women's Title

Trish Stratus vs Asuka (c)
(13:00)
​

• Smackdown Women's Title

Raquel Rodriguez vs Rhea Ripley (c)
(13:00)
​

• WWE Women's Tag Team Titles

Ronda Rousey (c) and Shayna Baszler (c) vs Zoey Starks and Piper Niven
(12:00)
​

• Women's Money In The Bank Match

Chelsea Green vs Bayley vs Roxanne Perez vs Zelina Vega vs B-Fab vs Lita vs Becky Lynch vs Sonya Deville vs Jacey Jayne
(15:00)
​

• United States Title

LA Knight vs Austin Theory (c) vs Bray Wyatt
(16:00)
​

• WWE Undisputed Raw/Smackdown World Tag Team Championships
• Bobby Lashley and MVP vs Kevin Owens (c) and Sami Zayn (c)

(18:00)
​

• Intercontinental Championship

Matt Riddle vs Gunther (c)
(18:00)
​

• Men's Money In The Bank Match

Brock Lesnar vs Cody Rhodes vs Edge vs AJ Styles vs Solo Sikoa vs Santos Escobar vs Dominik Mysterio vs Baron Corbin vs Logan Paul vs Damien Priest
(21:00)
​

• WWE World Heavyweight Championship

Finn Balor vs Seth Rollins (c)
(30:00)
​

• WWE Undisputed Universal Championship

Sheamus vs Roman Reigns (c)
(24:00)
​
Promotion WWE
Brand(s) Raw
SmackDown
NXT
Date Saturday July 1st, 2023
City London, England
Venue The O2 Arena

Hello,I wanted to be honest and maybe see if anyone has had a similar situation, can relate or has any advice or opinion. After discovering cptsd and having a really bad year of my life where it all went downhill and currently stuck with my parent temporarily (hopefully), I've been focusing on healing and just doing what is in my hand. It hasnt been going to bad, and honestly just been in survival mode. However recently I had a glimmer of hope & happiness. I even journaled about it how for the first time I lived in the present instead of in the past due to trauma or the future due to anxiety. I've been going to therapy and after our last session, we were talking about kind of lowering my guards to the world a little bit so I can actually enjoy it. Idk but I've recently had hope and was somewhat happy and saw possible to be a little more open and maybe being able to finally start building a life where I'm happy and not just surviving. But the same day I journaled I had an awful, I mean AWFUL day at work, like I got so triggered, anxiety is fully back, I got so brought back one of my worst times of my life and all the insecurity, and awful feelings I had at the time. Its honeslty been kinda devestating because I felt like I know its not true but the world or fate just has it out for me, as if there was something in the universe just being like no this person can never be happy. I don't know I just feel like in general for me its so scary to even lower that guard and I did a little bit and it went really well and as soon as I'm like oh wow this might actually not be that bad, WHAM, it all got destroyed bringing back my guard and honestly leaving me worse than when I was before.
I'm obviously going to bring it up in therapy, but jesus I just feel so awful right now, like god why does this feel awful.

Let me be clear: I’m not hating on the graphics, but hey don’t really bother me. But I get there are people who aren’t gonna be on board with it. But almost everything else scares me.

• We have a month. That’s not a lot of time.
• I know the team that made this game, is the same that made a lot of the previous Wwe games. So similar to the outright same animations are gonna be there, but I’m seeing a lot! More than I think is justifiable.
• I don’t think we’ve seen the “CAW” (or AEW equivalent) mode or the story mode.
• The games general direction seems to be somewhere in the middle between real arcade in style and the simulation style. Which I feel is gonna hit bland, to be fair I haven’t gotten a chance to play the No Mercy game they are basing this on.
• I’m sure there are contract issues, but there are weird holes in the roster. Guys are have a good reason to be in, and little to no obstacles to getting in aren’t included. 35 is a good size, but the names that aren’t there are weird. To my knowledge, no HoB, FTR, Wardlow, Hobbs, Hayter, Storm, etc.
• I hope online is good, not sure if it’s pure matchmaking or some other fun system or mode
• this is heavily based on the story mode but the game looks like a “pick up for a few weeks, then drop for a few months”

I’m still kinda excited, but I think I’m more excited for the idea of an AEW game than the reality that appears to be coming into play. For those who are interested or really genuinely excited, what’s got you hype? It looks fine, from what we’ve seen but I get the feeling there is X,Y, and Z missing from it all but I hope I’m wrong.
Side question: what are you comparing this game to? Like I said, game direction feels like a mix between simulation and real arcade. So I think the old TNA impact game (which was a solid fun game btw) is the closest and fairest comparison.

I have a faction of 4 and In universe mode it doesn’t allow me to have a trio entrance, only tag. Anyone know a work around or is it just supposed to be like that