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Erika Pribanic-Smith

@drps-uta.bsky.social

Journalism professor, plant & animal lover, Bama alum. AEW is my happy place.

246 Followers  |  217 Following  |  468 Posts  |  Joined: 19.04.2025
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Yes. I feel like Speedball is getting left behind, which is sad.

01.03.2026 01:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The sound I made when they teased Andrade vs. Bandido on #AEWDynamite was not natural. That is the definition of dream match.

26.02.2026 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Even with the Texas Death stip, I’m not sure Hangman is winning, and I’ve made peace with that. I am choosing to trust him and AEW to tell a good story.

26.02.2026 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you seen this man?

26.02.2026 01:35 β€” πŸ‘ 489    πŸ” 136    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 21
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Real dust bunnies. Cry me a river.
- #AEWDynamite

26.02.2026 03:05 β€” πŸ‘ 114    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3

AEW is what happens when a wrestling company actually likes its fans

26.02.2026 03:01 β€” πŸ‘ 205    πŸ” 36    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 4
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It's feb 2026 and fans are debating the fate of hangman. Wondering if he made the right call. Did he pull a cody? What does this mean for hangman?! He's the main character and tk keeps reinforcing that month after month. Even if he loses the match. #Aew will revolve around what he does next.

25.02.2026 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

I am now rooting for Hangman to lose at Revolution, just so AEW fans can understand "never again challenge for a title" is a great stipulation that has been used very successfully for decades across many promotions, until dumbass Cody Rhodes forgot how it works.

25.02.2026 13:57 β€” πŸ‘ 78    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 6

I actually think every AEW fan should have to be a midcarder fan for awhile so while everyone else is arguing about championships, you are just making 5 tumblr posts about the 10 seconds your babygirl showed in the last episode, happy as a clam.

25.02.2026 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 87    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 4

Hangman with "a lot on his mind" about what happened at the end of Dynamite last week. 🫠

23.02.2026 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They are so perfect for each other πŸ₯°πŸ₯°

22.02.2026 21:40 β€” πŸ‘ 56    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Same! We had planned to make dinner, but I think it may be Taco Bell.

22.02.2026 21:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Somehow every @aewheels.bsky.social call is the best one. Will Ospreay and Alex Windsor were the perfect guests for our belated Valentine’s call. πŸ’œ

22.02.2026 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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MJF explaining that both him and Hangman have to agree on the stipulations for their match at Revolution This Wednesday.

#AEWCollision #AEWonTNT #AEWonHBOMax 🀼

22.02.2026 01:58 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2

All this plus ROH, and I would need no other TV. Someone make it happen! πŸ€Όβ€β™€οΈ

22.02.2026 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#AEWCOLLISION

22.02.2026 02:39 β€” πŸ‘ 241    πŸ” 42    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 12

Happy birthday, @andy.wrestlejoy.com ! I hope you have a splendid day.

21.02.2026 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Swerve Strickland has a hit list for The Elite

19.02.2026 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
AEW referee Aubrey Edwards wearing a wizard hat, leans over the top rope yelling and shooting purple magical energy downward from her raised hand.

AEW referee Aubrey Edwards wearing a wizard hat, leans over the top rope yelling and shooting purple magical energy downward from her raised hand.

Don't mess with AubreyπŸ§™β€β™€οΈπŸ€Ό #AEWDynamite
(original πŸ“Έ: @drps-uta.bsky.social)

19.02.2026 04:33 β€” πŸ‘ 72    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

I had to start #AEWDynamite late and just finished the Hangman/MJF segment. WTF, Hangman?!?! I am nauseous. Do not make me walk out of Revolution sobbing, please.

19.02.2026 03:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The vocalist on Clark Connors’ theme turned in his stems and we wrapped today. πŸ₯ΉπŸ₯ΉπŸ₯ΉπŸ₯ΉπŸ₯ΉπŸ₯Ή

Bro…. Yall just wait πŸ₯²

18.02.2026 01:03 β€” πŸ‘ 144    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 7
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Thank you to all the fans who watch AEW, as Wrestling Observer awarded AEW multiple top honors in their Best of 2025 Awards!

Don’t miss Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite starting at 8pm ET / 7pm CT on TBS + HBO Max, THIS WEDNESDAY!

17.02.2026 03:30 β€” πŸ‘ 298    πŸ” 45    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 10
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Having a bit of fun at the end of the #AEWHouseShow

From Arkady Aura on Instagram! πŸ₯°

#AEW

15.02.2026 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 113    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 3

PINK BELT 🀩🀩🀩 #AEWGrandSlam #wrestlesky πŸ€Όβ€β™‚οΈ

15.02.2026 03:39 β€” πŸ‘ 92    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 8
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My husband loves me. #AEW

14.02.2026 21:55 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

AEW also called this rumor "totally untrue"

12.02.2026 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 94    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1

Dear Sydney,

I know you're not the United States. You probably have your own stuff going on.

But this affects all of us, and you have the opportunity to do the most wonderful thing at AEW Grand Slam Australia.

Please use it. ❀️✊

12.02.2026 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 46    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My cats may still be recovering from the scream I let out when Private Party showed up last night. πŸ˜‚ #AEW

12.02.2026 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Elite
Graphic Series
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#aew

11.02.2026 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 128    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

I had no idea Luther did paranormal stuff. Fascinating. #AEW

09.02.2026 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0