Jim Cornette Reviews CM Punk vs. MJF (Dog Collar Match) at AEW Revolution

From Episode 234 of Jim Cornette's Drive Thru
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[@dariano56]

Punk did what Jericho thought he was doing in AEW all these years in less time. Getting younger talent over. He was able to get both MJF and Wardlow to the next level in this feud.

[@tj2nasty4ya83]

They won't b to the next level until they at least get a title shot.. Mjf has been in the same spot since he's been their. Cole's been there less time already got a title shot

[@o.w.omarquito2047]

@Jaime A. Nah, in this promotion next level should be being the world champion. Mjf has basically lost to each older ex wwe guy in the end regardless of beating them more. Wardlow hasn’t been pushed. Getting some squash matches with some being competitive isn’t exactly being pushed. Being built ok. But aew still has trouble booking big guys long term. He’ll be lost after mjf is finished with him I guarantee you that

[@rockstarmofo9249]

Didn't Jericho help get Sammy G, Santana and Ortiz over?? In the same way he's going to get 2point0 and Daniel Garcia more over?

[@Daxter-hl7dw]

@@rockstarmofo9249 Sammy maybe but Santana and Ortiz not yet. S&O joined Inner Circle and basically became obedient minions stuck in Jericho's feuds, sure they've had title opportunities but never actually go anywhere with it. I'd say at most Jericho lazer focused on Sammy until he knew he could be on his own and is just now (at the start of the Kingston feud) focusing on S&O. In short, S&O got themselves over while Jericho showered Sammy with spotlight and support.

[@rockstarmofo9249]

@@Daxter-hl7dw The Inner Circle was the platform that S&O used to get over. Without the association with Jericho, they'd be just another tag team lost in the shuffle. At least being in the Inner Circle gave them some cache as they were lost in the shuffle. There was no reason to pay special attention to them otherwise

[@robertowens89]

One of the best stipulations to let the wiley veteran go over the younger wrestler but because of the sheer brutality still makes the young guy look so strong. This was one of the best matches I've seen in awhile.

[@DaewoOoOoOoOo]

I feel sorry for you

[@mateusegura123]

@@DaewoOoOoOoOo and I feel sorry for you.

[@DaewoOoOoOoOo]

@@mateusegura123 You don't have to

[@darrinhavis696]

I don't feel sorry for anyone

[@salehabdulla9177]

@@mateusegura123 i feel sorry for him too

[@someguy8274]

"Like mussolini but instead it's Friedman" absolutely perfect 🤣🤣🤣

[@cryforthemoon]

Someone is going to have edit that new verse over the Revolution video.

[@ryanmccarthy7381]

This match could’ve main evented in any promotion, in any era. CM Punk and MJF are my two favorite talkers in the world of pro wrestling right now and they never disappoint in the ring.

[@lracseroom8286]

Christ, your standards are low.

[@TheDON914]

@@lracseroom8286 lol

[@pirateradio6429]

Time for some thoughts: - The look on the fans faces after MJF trolled them by switching the theme songs: Priceless - Punk coming out to Miseria Cantare was awesome. The visuals were fantastic and it really adds to the atmosphere. It got great reviews from what i've seen. I would absolutely consider switching to this theme song, If I was Punk. Especially if future creative leads to where I think it's gonna go, Which would be wild as f*ck. - I completely disagree with the criticism of the thumbtack spot from Cornette. It wasn't using thumbtacks for the sake of using thumbtacks. It was very deliberate in adding tension for the viewers. Psychology 101. Now should thumbtacks be used for every single hardcore/gimmick match. Absolutely not. I wouldn't make that a habit. Use it specifically for big time feuds only. It worked so good with this one because it's one of the last things you would imagine being in a CM Punk or MJF match. (If your a casual) - Great ring psychology. Refreshing to see as well. Especially when there is a contingent in the industry that could be in the ring with the grim reaper and I swear, They probably wouldn't even sell their own death. - The Wardlow spot was great. "Ooops" - All together, This was a fantastic match. Loved it. The highlight of the PPV in my opinion and that says something considering I believe this is the best PPV AEW has put together from top to bottom. Kingston & Jericho and Mox & Danielson, Were right up there as the best matches of the night, On a card that was filled with great matches. Now with that said. I'm gonna get back to spamming the top comments with AEW angles & creative ideas.

[@theguy10n1]

Fs not any era

[@PIP-zf9yb]

@@lracseroom8286 your clueless if you think otherwise. I wish WWE could have a match as good as this. I still watch and hope for them and they keep producing shit. This match was excellent

[@purplegorilla9592]

CM Punk's best quality always has been his mind. He is very intelligent and knows exactly what he's doing in terms of psychology.

[@Frankenberry]

Thats true... Not to say that he's not a great worker because he is... but he's always been better with his mind and the mic than anything else. He's just got a way of taking even things that are ridiculous, and making them feel real and right.

[@-The-Darkside]

Intelligence is not something I'd say he is judging by his last career move.

[@ericdraven8784]

@@-The-Darkside 1. He'd slaughter you easily. 2. You wouldn't say it to his face. Internet made y'all tough

[@Clubber-Slang]

@@-The-Darkside why? he's prolly making like 5 million per year to be one of the few things AEW has you can grasp as 'pro wrestling'.

[@jamesjones-ez9ug]

@@ericdraven8784 Punk a tough guy?

[@MeetMrMayhem88]

I 100% knew that Corny was gonna say he loved the match but hated the thumbtacks 😆

[@lracseroom8286]

he's a CMeth Punk Mark. He'd love it if Lockport Phil came to the ring and took a dump.

[@DerekScottBland]

Jim always has to find something to bitch about, it's what his lemmings expect and come for.

[@jackhughes7637]

@@lracseroom8286 For a good reason. Punk is a great performer.

[@crazercrazer]

@@DerekScottBland Including you?....Cos you're here... .

[@DerekScottBland]

@@crazercrazer - I'm not subbed to this and I don't visit every day. I know that's hard for someone of your stunted intellect to understand, though.

[@joshmeads]

It's nice to hear Jim liking and appreciating today's wrestling! 😊

[@xKillZone99]

Someone must drugged Jim before this...

[@davyjones2032]

@@xKillZone99 he likes CM Punk and MJF. Every time he praises them or Danielson they act as if it's him turning a corner or something. He is bias for what he likes and what he doesn't. He's always spoke highly about both.

[@mikeyvintageunboxing]

Him singing Anaconda had me rolling!

[@jakeywakeyeggsandbakeya3122]

@@davyjones2032 yea everyone does have bias against things but Jim’s is on another level

[@stinkypinkeee5085]

Because they had an old school match...

[@KidGravityBeyond]

CM Punk/MJF: Feud Of The Year!

[@JackgarPrime]

Oh easy shoe-in no doubt.

[@tj2nasty4ya83]

Which yr? It stared end of 2021 ended the beginning of 2022

[@bossmafia9008]

@@tj2nasty4ya83 2022

[@atikulislam6359]

That's how professional wrestling business should be presented. Punk made MJF look like a million bucks. The feud between wardlow and MJF will be fantastic.

[@starshipfame1]

This match was beautiful. The thumbtack spot was questionable (it was literally hurting the ref) but other than that…. This was a great, bloody match. Made MJF a main event star and CM Punk a threat. The crowd were tuned in (saw a couple of concerned looks in the crowd) and almost every spot made sense

[@spiritplanes2453]

Mjf was already a main event star before the punk feud this match made punk a main event star

[@jaylay3935]

Lmao whatttt

[@starshipfame1]

@@spiritplanes2453 nah, that Jericho was super hindering. And what? If anything, it showed that Punk can still do a high caliber match. He was and will always be a main event star

[@ToxicAvengerCleanYourMind]

The thumbtacks is something I'd expect in some backyard wrestling match...not this... it's like they can't be creative enough with the dog collar itself so they go with the tacks...tacky and uncreative

[@john_blues]

Agree on all points.

[@marathiboi96]

Punk just proved why he always was underrated, He made amazin fued with MJF, To add to his collection

[@rajakghosh6602]

This is how brilliant Pro wrestling storyline is told backed with brilliant fighting and angle where the emerging baby face Wardlow is turned into full baby face. Now with CM Punk's eventual winning the angle will shift between Wardlow and MJF. I hope by this year either CM Punk or MJF becomes the Aew champion. Wardlow needs more built up but he'll get there eventually.

[@nathantturnert1631]

Ohh gimme a break like you know! Just repeating jim u Ph@ 6 07!!

[@kamfisher1714]

Punk just gets Pro wrestling.

[@Christoffski]

Yeah, it's nerdy stuff marks who already enjoy this kind of wrestling like. It won't draw new fans. They're not bad asses. They are performers to the Nth degree. I cannot go from Roman and Brock to this South Park and Eminem mashup angle. It's Stan and it's absolutely terrible in my opinion. I can't be the only one who wants Big Van Vader and Scott Steiner. Give me more Gunter! These guys aren't champions. I want Stone Cold. Beer. Not nerdy little college kids with their fan snaps. That's weak! What happened to MEN like Don Fry?

[@rajakghosh6602]

@@nathantturnert1631 not every one is like you. Simply because you've no knowledge of the business you treat the others the same. I grew up to 90s attitude era but still favour the business that was taken in 60s and 70s., where the guys involved weren't pretenders and took wrestling very seriously.

[@pirateradio6429]

Time for some thoughts: - The look on the fans faces after MJF trolled them by switching the theme songs: Priceless - Punk coming out to Miseria Cantare was awesome. The visuals were fantastic and it really adds to the atmosphere. It got great reviews from what i've seen. I would absolutely consider switching to this theme song, If I was Punk. Especially if future creative leads to where I think it's gonna go, Which would be wild as f*ck. - I completely disagree with the criticism of the thumbtack spot from Cornette. It wasn't using thumbtacks for the sake of using thumbtacks. It was very deliberate in adding tension for the viewers. Psychology 101. Now should thumbtacks be used for every single hardcore/gimmick match. Absolutely not. I wouldn't make that a habit. Use it specifically for big time feuds only. It worked so good with this one because it's one of the last things you would imagine being in a CM Punk or MJF match. (If your a casual) - Great ring psychology. Refreshing to see as well. Especially when there is a contingent in the industry that could be in the ring with the grim reaper and I swear, They probably wouldn't even sell their own death. - The Wardlow spot was great. "Ooops" - All together, This was a fantastic match. Loved it. The highlight of the PPV in my opinion and that says something considering I believe this is the best PPV AEW has put together from top to bottom. Kingston & Jericho and Mox & Danielson, Were right up there with Punk & MJF as the best matches of the night, On a card that was filled with great matches. Now with that said. I'm gonna get back to spamming the top comments with AEW angles & creative ideas.

[@oN3xShOtxkilL]

This match reminded me a lot of the Raven vs Punk from ROH, best feud of that era in my opinion

[@MrHitmanjohnson1]

Yes it’s even had the same referee

[@yxeaviationphotog]

They pulled a lot from that feud in telling this story. The quote about a monster, which Punk mentioned on Rampage....he said the same thing during his feud with Raven. There were a lot of throwbacks from what I have read.

[@SanAchmds02]

That punk vs raven was just in TNA too

[@85futureshock]

Pro wrestling when done right is a beautiful thing.

[@BlenderMountain]

"Wrestling done well is art, but when it's bad, boy ain't nuthin worse than bad wrestling" Dutch Mantell

[@ANDCFC95]

And if any 3 men can do it right its CM Punk, MJF and Jim Cornette

[@JackgarPrime]

Other than just the general quality of the feud and match in general, the best thing about it to me is that it made not just one but two stars. MJF was always right at the precipice into greatness, and this feud put him past the threshold. And in the meantime, Wardlow is set up to become a huge babyface star with however his feud with MJF is going to go.

[@floresmusic2]

Agree, the only problem is Wardlow has horrible promos

[@mrkennady]

@@floresmusic2 Wardlow doesn't need to speak. His facial expressions are essentially complete sentences.

[@floresmusic2]

@@mrkennady exactly. Give him the Brock Lesnar treatment

[@TheMadvillainy]

@@floresmusic2 Seems like they are going that way right now. Thank God they did, because now it’s the best part of their show.

[@floresmusic2]

@@TheMadvillainy agreed. Hopefully after this feud he’ll have a Paul hey man type manager or just be a man of few words. He can go far this way

[@johannesnuka3908]

Ever since Punk returned, he has done his best work. He was great before, in WWE, but this has been Punk showing all his talents like never before. Great job!

[@jasonkraatz9574]

A lot of guys are doing their best in AEW. Daniel Bryan is having his greatest run right now as well.

[@swfcocs1]

@@jasonkraatz9574 true, though Punk wrestling at this level is another level of amazing given the 7 year break from the business, whereas everyone recognises Danielson as arguably the greatest wrestler in the world (IMO it's either him or Okada), that being said it's a testament to Danielsons ability that he has started in AEW at such a high level. It's also a demonstration of how much WWE restrict what their wrestlers are permitted to do in the ring

[@xelosandoval]

That was ECW Punk

[@Dubyahh]

I think Danielson and Punk are setting a tone and it looks like Jericho is starting to match it too. The shows have definitely been steadily trending upwards quality wise

[@ak96ful1]

I got chills during Punk's entrance. Brilliant first use of the ROH purchase

[@Ryanonfire03]

I had never watch Punk in ROH stuff. Was introduced to him in WWE. But that entrance gave me chills too. I've watched it probably 50x. I had never heard the AFI song either or even liked AFI. But now I've got that song on repeat lol.

[@craig581]

This was an incredible match from start to finish.

[@StageRight123]

1:00 A Fire Inside (AFI) used to be a punk band, before this time that they're discussing. Their first several years were punk rock, then they transitioned to the emo rock that Brian mentions (they got pretty huge at the Hot Topics parade). Go listen to their album Black Sails On The Sunset, if you want to hear their best one they ever made.

[@want.to.b3.gamer670]

I prefer the emo era days of Phoenix and Sing the sorrow. But their punk stuff is punk at the best imo.

[@rustyvonhammerdown9054]

I was never a big fan of AFI for a variety of reasons, but Black Sails is actually a really solid album from start to finish.

[@bestialdevastator6474]

No surprise that this was the best match on Revolution

[@sy-ky_buddy4603]

I loved Jericho v Eddie also, that was f'n fantastic

[@4cuttime]

@@sy-ky_buddy4603 me too!

[@PJownsyoursoul]

CM Punk walking out "Wait....I know this song.. I'm back in high school. It's 2003...nobody likes me..." What a throwback. Haha.

[@stinkypinkeee5085]

That's how I feel when "Cult Of Personality" plays, except it's 1991...#oldfart

[@ragejinraver]

I cried when he came out to Miseria Cantare. I legit was thrown right back into high school also . Sigh....... I miss the early 2000's 🥺 .

[@malikevans2615]

@@ragejinraver tf are you crying for? 😐

[@BigmanDogs]

Punk wore the same trunks as his dog collar match against raven

[@tonyjackson4078]

I respect Jim's opinion, and I was balls deep watching this match. So good, but when I saw MJF grab the black silk bag, it's the visual cue "It's Thumbtacks". I thought, "Ooo do we need this?" I even thought "Corny's gonna go apeshit". However they won me over that neither man WANTED to take the fall on the tacks, they were pain, not a silly gimmick. They wanted to avoid them. So when the spot followed through, it was earned, and MJF's sell was top notch.

[@lracseroom8286]

...wager the only time you've been balls deep in anything. A boring braw with a kayfabe killing, bog standard build.

[@tonyjackson4078]

@@lracseroom8286 so many angry wrestling fans are very invested in other people's sex lives. Your mom told me last night she doesn't care who you have sex with.

[@Syfcobra8549]

If you are watching a wrestling match and at one point in the match you think "Corny is going to hate this or that" you have serious problems

[@tonyjackson4078]

@@Syfcobra8549 yes because I only think of my own opinion....despite disagreeing with his, especially with my comment on his video. Is it standard for so many wrestling fans to project their inadequacies on everyone else?

[@davyjones2032]

@@Syfcobra8549 to be fair that's very popular here. Wanting Corny to like something they did or oftentimes saying they can't wait for him to review something (which might be for likes). The only time I think of Cornette at all is when Orange Cassidy is involved honestly lol. Otherwise I think it's almost like watching a movie and wondering what Rotten Tomatoes reviews will say as you're watching. I don't think what OP said was bad and he had good comebacks as well.

[@mikeyvintageunboxing]

*AFI being mentioned by Jim & Brian was something I never thought we'd ever hear them discuss, but here we are!! Also I've never heard their music described as well as Brian just did here. \m/*

[@anachronologist2017]

I've had the song stuck in my head all week. It really brought me back in time. Now that I think of it, his is the THIRD time CM Punk has reinvigorated my love for pro wrestling. What a damn hero.

[@pirateradio6429]

Definitely should become his theme song going forward.

[@Justanormalviewer]

@@anachronologist2017 he was always the Hero⚡

[@jasonpdsi]

Brian liking Sing The Sorrow may be a bigger swerve than Jericho's turn tonight LOL

[@mcbarfson]

I'd love to hear Jim do a review of the All Hallows EP or Black Sails in 2 minutes or less.

[@aidanklingenberger3680]

I was at ringside for this match. MJF went under the ring for a while and came out bleeding. Clearly he wasn’t comfortable blading in front of a live crowd. Punks blading was noticeable at ringside but not really on TV

[@peaceandwealthseeker4504]

i was there too swear mjf never bled

[@darensparks]

If aew could do more and more of this and Bryan Danielson level wrestling they really could overtake WWE in just a few years.

[@davyjones2032]

Why can't y'all just enjoy having the type of wrestling you like? Seriously. Do you not realize more people exist than 30-40 year old men of in the Midwest and East Coast of the US? It was a good match and Danielson is absolutely great but work rate wrestling is NEVER taking over sports entertainment. You think children or women care about watching Daniel Garcia vs Daniel Bryan? Answer is you don't care but in order to be bigger than WWE that's the important factor. Just enjoy arguably best feud in all of wrestling and get WWE and the idea smarks run the world out of your head

[@darensparks]

@@davyjones2032 Yeah I criticize aew a lot more than I praise it so I'm not a smark. You on the other hand should get a life and stop losing your shit cause I made an observation.

[@SuperSaiyanBroku]

No that gory crap is stupid

[@Gokulosestoavirus]

They won’t take down a public traded company . Lol Tony hasn’t even attempted to go on mondays

[@hbknumber1fan2]

@@darensparks You couldn’t argue the point though. AEW is doing great at what it wants to be, don’t worry about it overtaking WWE. Just enjoy the show.

[@daltonhoneycutt4127]

The song name is Miseria Cantare-The Beginning by AFI. It’s such a great song.

[@jasonmercer5779]

Sing the sorrow was a really good album

[@greghughes6098]

Let's all take a ride in the way back machine. Damn, music used to be so much better.

[@aarnethn]

Jeff Hardy is All Elite!

[@bigfella6898]

He's also broken down and washed up.

[@Ramekink]

All due respect to Hangman Page but come on. After MJF/Punk you can see the difference between a world champion and a midcarder.

[@davyjones2032]

Not quite the same but the position Page is in reminds me of situation Punk was in. Being the champion while Rock and Cena were feuding.

[@JDTN1985]

I actually started to nod off during the Adam match and had to watch it the next day. It wasn't because I didn't find it entertaining, I was just burnt out after Punk Vs MJF. Championship be damned, that should have been the main event.

[@Ramekink]

@@JDTN1985 i mean, THAT match shouldve been for the championship.

[@jasonjimerson7046]

Love to hear what Cornette has to say about FTR firing Tully.

[@empower5228]

Could you imagine if Corny showed up in a backstage segment, just casually hanging out in catering and saying "hey fellas, you look like you're in need of a new manager" 😏👌

[@tonyslicer7399]

Tully to old

[@SWWonders]

@@empower5228 lots of rumors floating around… I’ve heard that Tully might manage the Briscoes if/when they come… Also the Owen Cup is coming up and his name has come up here and there…Bret Hart shows up to mange FTR

[@tobiasfarragut292]

@@empower5228 followed by “Too bad im retired and outta touch!” And walks away eating a Cheeseburger DOUBLE MEAT, DOUBLE ONIONS AND EXTRA MAYO MOTHERFUCKERR

[@empower5228]

@@SWWonders mannnnn if Tully Blanchard did that...what a swerve on FTR!!

[@joleree1]

AEW, clearly learning, taking constructive criticism, adjusting and ending up with the best business in pro wrestling on the planet.

[@JackgarPrime]

Tony Khan doesn't have an Ego the size of a planet (get it?), so he's going to be much more willing to listen and learn than a certain stubborn old man.

[@YK_J3ST3R]

No they clearly let Punk and MJF take the reigns completely and it worked because Punk and MJF actually understand the business.

[@maxxdahl6062]

@@JackgarPrime Doesn't have the ego the size of a planet? Lol "I did this on a wrestling forum, of course I can do this for real! Despite having people experienced in this."

[@joleree1]

@@YK_J3ST3R that's what I meant

[@matthewelliott2213]

After the anaconda line I totally got the cover art... So awesome... Sir Mixalot Jim

[@paintinginmykitchen5152]

trying to explain AFI to Jim is incredible

[@J.P.G.78]

And to think you had geeks about there saying Punk didn't have it anymore.. he's at the top of the game when it comes to drawing power, quality matches, angles, and any other category you want to quantify.

[@funkymonk4586]

@jim stevens draw in a context, nobody in the current industry could make them beat wwe in total views

[@Kas58223]

What an unbelievable match like where did this come from this feud has been brilliant

[@jmannxiiiaaron]

Harley Race actually taught Punk how to blade, so it's no wonder he's a magician at it. I saw him straight up punch poke his head towards the hard cam during MJF's punches. Awesome stuff.

[@tj2nasty4ya83]

I Def noticed the blade spot wasn't really hard to miss

[@abealih92]

The thumbtack spot was unnecessary, good match tho

[@kodyepidemic]

Brian saying “Emoish” got a pop out of me lol

[@rickspeizer1227]

I can tell that the "Booker of the Year" did not have 1 word of anything to do with this match.

[@segagenesis7708]

Agreed.

[@jculbert2221]

Punk's head kick that sent the thumbtacks flying was cool as fuck

[@donnieburgess8488]

I think the thumbtacks added great value to the match. Made it more violent, more brutal.

[@JenMistress]

Yeah, that part of the match with the thumbtacks was tacky. 😉

[@graham.2547]

“It’s like your children taking up hard drugs” almost made me spit out my coffee 😂

[@graham.2547]

Okay 10:27 actually made me spit it out

[@theknight0wl384]

I like hearing Jim’s opinions on modern wrestling more than actually watching it nowadays.

[@anachronologist2017]

The Second Coming of The Second City Saint was Simply Superb. *I N C I N E R A T E*

[@ThaRealWorld]

The fact that Brian likes AFI blows my mind

[@greghughes6098]

Long Island guy, Long Island band.

[@ThaRealWorld]

@@greghughes6098 never thought of that. Good shit

[@segagenesis7708]

I say again, the entire purpose of the Dog collar match is to accentuate how dangerous, painful and punishing the dog collar and chain are as an entity. The point is that you shouldn't need any other weapon.

[@BuiltbyF]

They put on a clinic, not only physically, but storytelling wise, this was a spectacle. Two of the absolute best around right now

[@braunstrowman2481]

If the thumbtack spot wasn’t so over done and used in every aew and shindy show ever it would’ve been great

[@ZUUL117]

Roddy Piper and Greg Valentine would be proud!

[@xTayDollazx]

They don’t need a third match. MJF can always say he’s up 2-1 since he beat Punk twice in one night in Chicago.

[@edalder2000]

The AFI song is “Miseria Cantare.” Hearing it brought a smile. A nice nod to ROH.

[@jculbert2221]

I marked the fuck out for that old ROH entrance. I thought the match dragged a bit too slow in parts, but it still hit all the right notes.

[@sy-ky_buddy4603]

This is the happiest ive heard Corny in awhile

[@johnnygrind77]

Corny looks like Bono in the artwork haha

[@Punkinlunk]

Revolution was a really good ppv

[@DeusExCanis]

So two men chained together, blading, and shoot whipping a guy with a chain is art, but thumbtacks is too far?

[@nssatomic]

The tacks were just kind of meh for me, but I have to agree with Jim on one thing that GTS on the tacks was silly. The GTS is supposed to knock you out I don't care if you land on a bunch of tacks you aren't supposed to have that kind of a reaction. Everything else was great.

[@kennethculler1738]

Punk becoming one of Cornys favorite wrestlers speaks volumes about Punk. There's a reason so many old school guys respected him

[@ADAMdinho1]

This was brilliant. The chain was huge but it worked out. Everything meant something in this match just take those 2 punches MJF gave CM Punk to make him bleed it was done perfectly, head was busted wide open. The wrestling back & forth was great with selling, like where he hurt his knee on the stairs came into where Punk later collapses, I knew Jim would hate the tumb tacks hahahahaha okay it was unnecessary but I know they did it for a section of the audience but it is stupid & needless in a match of this quality. I liked that Wardlow betrayed MJF here it was great & it allows for us to get a Wardlow vs MJF feud soon too. CM Punk getting spit on & smashing MJF in the head with the ring was perfect for the finish 123 & we can sit back & say yep that was very good.

[@michaelrhudak]

Sing the Sorrow is the AFI record. Great songs and really interesting dark guitar sound.

[@pirateradio6429]

Time for some thoughts: - The look on the fans faces after MJF trolled them by switching the theme songs: Priceless - Punk coming out to Miseria Cantare was awesome. The visuals were fantastic and it really adds to the atmosphere. It got great reviews from what i've seen. I would absolutely consider switching to this theme song, If I was Punk. Especially if future creative leads to where I think it's gonna go, Which would be wild as f*ck. - I completely disagree with the criticism of the thumbtack spot from Cornette. It wasn't using thumbtacks for the sake of using thumbtacks. It was very deliberate in adding tension for the viewers. Psychology 101. Now should thumbtacks be used for every single hardcore/gimmick match. Absolutely not. I wouldn't make that a habit. Use it specifically for big time feuds only. It worked so good with this one because it's one of the last things you would imagine being in a CM Punk or MJF match. (If your a casual) - Great ring psychology. Refreshing to see as well. Especially when there is a contingent in the industry that could be in the ring with the grim reaper and I swear, They probably wouldn't even sell their own death. - The Wardlow spot was great. "Ooops" - All together, This was a fantastic match. Loved it. The highlight of the PPV in my opinion and that says something considering I believe this is the best PPV AEW has put together from top to bottom. Kingston & Jericho and Mox & Danielson, Were right up there as the best matches of the night, On a card that was filled with great matches. Now with that said. I'm gonna get back to spamming the top comments with AEW angles & creative ideas.

[@pirateradio6429]

@JMan If someone has you hanging off the side ledge of a building, By your ankles, and onlookers down below see this. Will they - A) Feel tension because someone MAY potentially be dropped to their death or - B) Say "Hanging someone by their ankles over the side of a building has been whored out & played out. I won't fall for that. I don't believe you." and proceed to walk away. There is elements of psychology in every thing you do, on a daily basis. Like the voice telling you that "I'm wrong" is called "Your ego" Yes. There certainly is psychology to that moment and the use of thumbtacks in that match. Now has thumbtacks, light tubes, etc. Been whored out? I would actually disagree with that as well, Because NOTHING of the sort has EVER went on mainstream television until the past year. ECW didn't even use light tubes if my memory recalls, That was a CZW creation and CZW is hardly a mainstream wrestling company. So this makes me think in line that you actually go specifically LOOKING for those types of matches because thats the only way you will find them. Hence: How would you know that they are played out if they aren't mainstream. So we are in complete disagreement when it comes to your descriptions & definitions. Do I think that thumbtacks should be used sparingly at best. Yes. Is there psychology in the use of them. Yes.

[@onetruecaesar99]

I agree with you. If there ever was a match where the thumbtacks were justified, this was it. We should be more open-minded when it comes to this stuff - MJF is a cocky, sadistic little prick, and this is a blood feud. He doesn't just want to beat Punk, he wants to hurt him as much as possible. Of course he's gonna use thumbtacks.

[@TheEPWF]

Hands down THE best feud in at least the last decade! Enjoyed every second. Can't wait for them to cross paths again!

[@tj2nasty4ya83]

Considering the decade started in 2020 lol

[@derekalvarado7185]

I loved the thumb tack spot it was earned and neither punk or mjf wanted to fall in those tacks

[@SupraViperhead]

Had MJF said in a promo that: He had that picture with Punk tacked onto his wall and after Punk abandoned him, he would spend hours on those bad days jabbing that thumbtack over and over again into Punk's head hoping that by some miracle or voodoo that Punk would feel it. It would've made that thumbtack spot make sense. Anything can be used in wrestling, but it has to be built to.

[@bradpaton3927]

Miseria Cantare from Sing the Sorrow by AFI (initials for "A Fire Inside") which was a punk rock band prior to releasing that album. I had a promo CD for it playing in my car not long ago; so, that song was instantly familiar, I just wasn't sure if it was from professional wrestling or not.

[@suckablowfish]

Definitely should have been the Main Event.

[@PIP-zf9yb]

Can't be main event or a work title match that isn't even a debate never would happen

[@patrickswasey5301]

If it was a 3 hour ppv like the old standard then definently but with these 4 hour plus shows the sweet spot is the middle of the show.

[@PIP-zf9yb]

@MythrilClipz ya that's a joke world title should always be main event. WrestleMania seems to be the one exception doesn't mean I or most agree with it. Aew won't do that I don't think world title match will be main event as it should

[@marcuswhitlow548]

I get the feeling Brian knew the name of the AFI song, he just was unsure of how to pronounce 'Miseria Cantare'...

[@majesticmarie87]

Was there live. This match was amazing. These two are freakin perfection.

[@KurtIsRandom]

The best live event I've ever been to, being part of those crowd chants was once in a lifetime

[@TheFailedmessiah]

I knew Jim would love this.

[@3619jon]

What I liked about the majority of matches on this show is the respect for the rules. Rolling in to break the 10 count, breaking on 4. Adds the realism back

[@jamaalellison3076]

The crowd was literally singing his theme song

[@michaelsuezo]

If Tony was smart. He'd let punk book AEW. Not sure if punk is up for it but he can really keep the show consistent and with higher quality. He can at least do some quality control on all the segments.

[@ezmokonnen]

Punk’s hand moved at the speed of light when he gigged lol im so glad i caught it cuz i know not even the ppl in the front row caught it

[@tonyjackson4078]

He had an interview where he talked about getting color. He knows so many of the old school tricks.

[@terrynash7612]

Very quick wasn’t sure if he did it at first until the blood came along

[@ezmokonnen]

@@tonyjackson4078 gonna check that out

[@skee8721]

punk just poked himself so fast,very slick

[@TheGreatDiegini]

Never thought I’d hear Jim liking Afi lmao. Good band

[@marknadratowski5728]

And Wardlow delivered a good babyface promo on Dynamite.

[@JohnDoe-wy2py]

I think everyone was *surprised at how articulate Wardlow was during his promo.*

[@Kingofthekop1]

When they broke out the thumbtacks i could hear Jim sigh from across the pond.

[@scottroberts7103]

AFI stands for A Fire Inside. The song is from the album Sing The Sorrow.

[@AlphaWolfHowl]

"Who is AFI?" -Jim Cornette 2022 The song was Miseria Cantare-The beginning. The album was Sing the sorrow and it got a lot of airplay on MTV back in the emo mid 2000s.

[@Ghost-Face420]

Thumbtacks worked well for Cactus Jack and HHH at the RR

[@ToxicTony15]

I think Cornette by saying Cm Punk has the magic touch was referring to how he bladed in the match. See if you can catch it when you rewatch the match.

[@MilMaska]

"This is pro wrestling" - Jim Cornette

[@Beer_Baron_]

Great match. Lived up to the hype and was better than I thought it would be. Both guys are great. MJF is the brightest of young stars with unlimited potential. Future world champ. Punk is looking really good in ring too.

[@sheepdavis]

The song is called Miseria Cantare

[@MrJared93]

Idk what Cornett is talking about I thought The thumbtacks made it more brutal. Kinda cool to actually see MJF in a brutal match after hearing him say in an interview that hardcore matches are shit. Good story telling and lots of blood loved the match.

[@mrwarped]

cause it wouldn't be a Corny podcast without the occasional "yelling at the could" moment

[@hiddensword9387]

I should see J.R as one of the few reasons too watch AEW, but now I'm seeing him as a hinderance. He seems to have a sarcastic, counter productive tint to his voice and his comments sounds condescending. And that's not just with the bad stuff but with the good stuff to, like this match.

[@funkymonk4586]

yeah jim gives him a pass because they are friends, JR is the goat imo but right now he is fuckin awful

[@B2K1]

I was also complaining about use of the thumbtacks in a chain match. No need

[@Benpepejamin]

I love when MJF gets on the mic during a match and talks trash, Punks "Eat shit Max" response was amazing lol

[@bellyOfaTiger]

Damn, a lot's happened between the dog collar match and now. Punk is back in WWE, MJF is more than likely on hisbway out of AEW, and Wardlow is hardly anywhere to be seen. A lot can change in a year and a half.

[@TraumaER]

Whoever drew the thumbnail is a genius LOL!

[@MattAustinonYouTube]

I knew when Travis drew Jim as Sir Mix-a-Lot it had something to do with the anaconda vise, I just knew it dammit! haha...

[@LazarheaD]

Such a creatively put together match.

[@greghughes6098]

Miseria Cantare is the song in question and it's a ride in the way back machine for me.

[@randymonster4105]

CM Punk brings something different to his matches. It is unlike even Bryan's. CM Punk is old school.

[@jcc3333]

🚮🚮🚮🚮

[@Justanormalviewer]

@@jcc3333 👊💩👎🤡

[@claytonchandler6657]

I honestly thought that Jim would have hated this match. I thought he would like 85% of the match until the thumbtacks came out. I could see him saying “they put a hat, on a hat. And him turn off the PPV, glad to hear that he enjoyed it! Definitely match of the evening and another star making performance from MJF.

[@BB-ed4om]

It was definitely a hat on a hat. Too much. Kinda gross and doesn’t encourage a re-watch.

[@rrabbitt1389]

AFI being mentioned on Jim Cornette’s podcast just made my day 😎😎😎

[@KingGhidorah5464]

Might be my new favorite AEW match

[@M0hit1]

The best compliment you can get from Jim " this is wrestling "