2021 ProWrestlingCrate Discussion Thread

[crush]

-I love both shirts, highlight of the crate for me. The Kenny one is somewhat plan, but it’s a cool illustration and I’ll never say no to an Omega shirt. The Candice shirt is one of my favorites. I’ve actually wanted to pick up one of her designs for a while, but wasn’t wild about any of her PWT or WWE designs. This one is miles better.

-I like the the Flair Brawler a lot and is the specific look I would have wanted (and is why I didn’t pick up any of the others they to on sale), but the caveat here is I’m not a huge Flair guy. If I were, or had a bought one of the main Flairs, I might be annoyed.

-Being a huge Gargano mark, I really love the pin. It’s the type of logo I prefer vs something like last month’s bland Bulldog one (for example)

-Love the Hammer bottle opener. Usually I’m not bog on the novelty items, but I’m a sucker for a good bottle opener and the Hammer design is amusing.

-While not from my favorite ROH era, I’ll gladly add another dvd to my collection over another comic.

-The Brittsburgh sticker is pretty cool. Like that it’s hockey themed.

-The Tyler Breeze auto is probably the least interesting piece to me, but that’s more because of my general meh feeling on autographs than any animus towards Tyler Breeze.

This is an interesting crate for me. Outside of maybe the Candice shirt, there’s no single item here that I would describe as one of my favorite individual items of the year. However, at the same time it might be the overall strongest Crate of the year in that there was nothing I actively disliked or didn’t want.

[hitmancmedge]

Sept 28, 2022 12:23:26 GMT -5 crush said:

-I love both shirts, highlight of the crate for me. The Kenny one is somewhat plan, but it’s a cool illustration and I’ll never say no to an Omega shirt. The Candice shirt is one of my favorites. I’ve actually wanted to pick up one of her designs for a while, but wasn’t wild about any of her PWT or WWE designs. This one is miles better.

-I like the the Flair Brawler a lot and is the specific look I would have wanted (and is why I didn’t pick up any of the others they to on sale), but the caveat here is I’m not a huge Flair guy. If I were, or had a bought one of the main Flairs, I might be annoyed.

-Being a huge Gargano mark, I really love the pin. It’s the type of logo I prefer vs something like last month’s bland Bulldog one (for example)

-Love the Hammer bottle opener. Usually I’m not bog on the novelty items, but I’m a sucker for a good bottle opener and the Hammer design is amusing.

-While not from my favorite ROH era, I’ll gladly add another dvd to my collection over another comic.

-The Brittsburgh sticker is pretty cool. Like that it’s hockey themed.

-The Tyler Breeze auto is probably the least interesting piece to me, but that’s more because of my general meh feeling on autographs than any animus towards Tyler Breeze.

This is an interesting crate for me. Outside of maybe the Candice shirt, there’s no single item here that I would describe as one of my favorite individual items of the year. However, at the same time it might be the overall strongest Crate of the year in that there was nothing I actively disliked or didn’t want.

Agreed the comics gotta go, I like comic books but plain and simple they are bad comic books.

[GoCanes84]

Any educated guesses on who the next Brawler will be? Foley?

[hitmancmedge]

Sept 28, 2022 22:13:50 GMT -5 GoCanes84 said:

Any educated guesses on who the next Brawler will be? Foley?

I’m guessing Halloween Havoc Macho Man

[crush]

Sept 28, 2022 22:13:50 GMT -5 GoCanes84 said:

Any educated guesses on who the next Brawler will be? Foley?

Halloween Havoc Savage or a Sting variant would be my most likely guesses given the Crate lineups over the last year availability, and multitude of possible Halloween attires. Foley fits in name-wise, but considering he signed a new Legends deal, I'm not sure where that leaves him. As for the others, while possible, they all have strikes against them: Warlord fitsthe line given the way they've handled it over the last year, but he just had a single release Brawler released. Danhaussen has had multiple Brawlers released, and both he and Abadon seem like they'd be much more likely for an AEW Crate given the way PWTees has handled Brawlers for both of those lineups over the past year. I could see ICP Brawlers being a thing eventually, but I'd think a double-pack wide release is more likely. These are all just guesses though.

[stc13]

Sept 29, 2022 10:16:29 GMT -5 crush said:

Sept 28, 2022 22:13:50 GMT -5 GoCanes84 said:

Any educated guesses on who the next Brawler will be? Foley?

Halloween Havoc Savage or a Sting variant would be my most likely guesses given the Crate lineups over the last year availability, and multitude of possible Halloween attires. Foley first I name-wise, but considering he signed a new Legends deal, I'm not sure where that leaves him. As for the others, while possible, they all have strikes against them: Warlord first the line given the way they've handled it over the last year, but he just had a single release Brawler release. Danhaussen has had multiple Brawlers released, and both he and Abadon seem like they'd be much more likely for an AEW Crate given the way PWTees has handled Brawlers for both of those lineups over the past year. I could see ICP Brawlers being a thing eventually, but I'd think a double-pack wide release is more likely. These are all just guesses though.

I'm thinking along the same lines.  I know they've said in the past that that they've approached some wrestlers about Brawlers and have been told no by the talent.  I can see Foley being in that camp.  He's been with PWT going back at least to the Santa Foley shirt last December.  I feel like if he were willing to be a Brawler, we'd have seen at least one version by now as a single release.

On a totally unrelated note, still nothing regarding the Nash and Steamboat Brawlers that have been teased in videos.  It wouldn't be the first time PWT has sat on a Brawler (IRS, 123 Kid).  But I'm really hoping those see the light of day eventually.

[crush]

Sept 29, 2022 10:50:33 GMT -5 stc13 said:

Sept 29, 2022 10:16:29 GMT -5 crush said:

Halloween Havoc Savage or a Sting variant would be my most likely guesses given the Crate lineups over the last year availability, and multitude of possible Halloween attires. Foley first I name-wise, but considering he signed a new Legends deal, I'm not sure where that leaves him. As for the others, while possible, they all have strikes against them: Warlord first the line given the way they've handled it over the last year, but he just had a single release Brawler release. Danhaussen has had multiple Brawlers released, and both he and Abadon seem like they'd be much more likely for an AEW Crate given the way PWTees has handled Brawlers for both of those lineups over the past year. I could see ICP Brawlers being a thing eventually, but I'd think a double-pack wide release is more likely. These are all just guesses though.

I'm thinking along the same lines.  I know they've said in the past that that they've approached some wrestlers about Brawlers and have been told no by the talent.  I can see Foley being in that camp.  He's been with PWT going back at least to the Santa Foley shirt last December.  I feel like if he were willing to be a Brawler, we'd have seen at least one version by now as a single release.

On a totally unrelated note, still nothing regarding the Nash and Steamboat Brawlers that have been teased in videos.  It wouldn't be the first time PWT has sat on a Brawler (IRS, 123 Kid).  But I'm really hoping those see the light of day eventually.

Not sure about Nash, but I think they said on MWFP that they thought the Steamboat would be getting a PWTees release in Sept/Oct. Take that with a grain of salt obviously.

[finnbalor1]

Would love to have a Halloween Havoc Sting or Macho,especially Sting

[LK3]

Opened up my AEW crate, and while it’s not my least favorite crate I’m not terribly excited by it either. I like the sounds of a Young Bucks shirt, but the design doesn’t really appeal to me. Samoa Joe shirt, it’s fine, and while I like Joe I don’t have a need for a shirt of his. That said, I’m sure I’ll wear them around the house at least. My girlfriend doesn’t like Joe so I could have a little fun in that regard.

Sammy brawler is cool, so I’m happy with that. FTR pin is cool. JAS patch is fine. HOOK chip bag clip, I like it for the LOLs, will probably use it. The Halloween themed Darby drawstring bag is a cool little item. A bit small and thin, but probably expected for a crate product. I will definitely give it a try next time I go to Six Flags. Finally the autograph, Abadon. I’m pleased with that. I like her, wish we could see more of her on TV.

OK crate overall, definitely hoping I will like the next one more.

[newgenandy]

I used to get emails announcing the boxes, sell out warnings when close etc but haven’t for a few months. Have they stopped promoting them so much or are they just selling out much quicker now not needing a push for the last few?

[LK3]

Oct 14, 2022 6:18:27 GMT -5 newgenandy said:

I used to get emails announcing the boxes, sell out warnings when close etc but haven’t for a few months. Have they stopped promoting them so much or are they just selling out much quicker now not needing a push for the last few?

I get plenty of emails in regards to all of that.

[The Masked Luchador]

I saw spoilers and I'm really excited for this crate.

[frightberry]

This month’s crate is a ton of fun! I think the shirts are two of the best ever, I mean how can you not love a shirt with both (redacted) and (redacted)

[crush]

-I adore both of these shirts. Both nail down that aesthetic of combining wrestling and pop culture in a fun way that I love. I will say the Foley/Chainsaw Massacre one is a bit more Halloween-wear while Sting/Robocop is just fantastic.
-I like the Frankenhausen, but I can understand why others don't.
-The Macho ball is a cool little addition to that collection but nothing groundbreaking.
-ICP pin is whatever.
-The comic is the comic.
-I have a weird affinity for that era of Warlord because my mom bought me home that Hasbro as a surprise when she was on a business trip when I was a kid, so the auto is cool.

Fine for a Halloween crate, but the non-shirt/Brawler items were lacking.

[finnbalor1]

Love the Sting shirt and Brawler

[xwmikey]

That's the best crate I've seen in years! I'm actually annoyed I didn't get it now!

EZ's shirt designs are fantastic, and I've been wanting that Sting / Robocop design in my size (and in black) for years.

[newgenandy]

Who is that supposed to be on the comic?

I love the madball style macho

[finnbalor1]

Nov 20, 2022 16:58:40 GMT -5 newgenandy said:

Who is that supposed to be on the comic?

I love the madball style macho

I think its Abadon

[crush]

Way late on this review partially because of Thanksgiving and etc. and partially because this crate was pretty underwhelming to me personally.

-I like the throwback style of The Acclaimed shirt, but it’s still not something I see myself wearing often.

-I should love the Hall shirt. I’m a big fan of purple, I’m a big fan of Razor, yet something abut it just doesn’t click for me.

-I’m sure the Jarrett Brawler is the highlight of the Crate for many, and objectively it is the “best” item here. Highly detailed and well-executed. That said, my personal issue of “not having given a *BLEEP* about Jeff Jarrett for the last 30 year” probably diminishes my appreciation of it.

-Both the sticker and the comic are whatever.

-I like the Mox pin, but I feel like we got a VERY similar Mox pin in the not-too-distant past didn’t we?

-The Elite keychain is my personal favorite item in the crate. Love the design and having all three of them combined into one sculpt. That said, I can’t help but wish the Elite item was something more like a shirt since they haven’t been in the PWC as a trio in a while.

-The OMG auto is cool, and I do like the drawing he does.

So yeah, for me this was loretty lackluster month. Hopefully December lives up to its usual solid end of year standards.

[newgenandy]

Any predictions for the Christmas box?