Alright, so "Speedball" Mike Bailey is officially AEW bound(caught the teaser on their YouTube Channel this morning), and let me tell you, I'm hyped. He's already tangled with some current AEW talent, and now that he's signed, I'm dreaming of the rematches. Seriously, these have potential "match of the year" written all over them.
But if I had to pick one, just one, that I'm absolutely salivating over, it's gotta be Bailey versus Roderick Strong. That's where the magic is going to happen.
Forget Roddy the comedy character you've seen yelling "ADAM!!" during the MJF and Cole saga. With this match up, you've got this lightning-fast karate machine, Bailey, facing off against Strong, the backbreaker maestro. It's a clash of styles that's guaranteed to deliver drama.
The question is: can Bailey's kicks be enough to overcome Strong's brutal backbreakers? Will he be able to overwhelm Roddy with his speed and precision? Or will Strong catch him slipping, lock in a submission, and make him tap out? That's the kind of suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
I'm picturing these two going at it, trading blows, each trying to impose their will on the other. Bailey's agility versus Strong's raw power. It's a recipe for a classic wrestling encounter. I can't wait to see how it unfolds. I really feel like this match is going to be something special.