Here's Some Wrestlers Hitting Some Other Wrestlers With A NES
Key Points:
- At AEW's Forbidden Door PPV, a 12-man steel cage match featured teams bringing backpacks filled with unconventional items, including thumb tacks, snacks, and even a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).
- Orange Cassidy, known for carrying a Jansport backpack, inspired his team to pack useful and quirky items, such as orange slices from Willow, thumb tacks from Mark Briscoe, and an NES from Kyle O’Reilly.
- During the match, O’Reilly and Briscoe used the NES and its controllers as improvised weapons, creating a memorable and playful moment that combined wrestling action with nostalgic gaming elements.
- Commentary added humor to the scene, with Tony Schiavone noting the NES’s potential value and Don Callis dismissing it as a “piece of garbage,” highlighting the contrasting personalities involved.
- This blend of wrestling and geek culture reflects AEW’s unique appeal, showcasing wrestlers’ personalities and fan-favorite traditions like video game-themed signs and props.