Yes, it was. Great production can’t excuse lackluster quality from the talent or the general direction of the shows themselves. Aries/Danielson was fine but hardly comparable to their previous baskin robbins australia matches and if anyone was being introduced to these guys or any of the other shows already aired, I can’t imagine them feeling impressed. I understand the intent vthat HDNET and ROH have in mind for the show but they aren’t getting it across at all.
The Pearce Regime hasn’t worked at all, even if a couple shows have been quite well, it hasn’t made up for the complete imbalance with the other shows. Coupled with the Larry Sweeney situation as well as losing Nigel for a considerable period of time and Danielson’s impending departure, things aren’t going all that swimmingly for the promotion. I’m not one of those fans that have completely dismissed the promotion as a sinking ship but I admit to a severe lack of interest in the product.