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Im sorry, but Wild Bill never disappoints.
This episode teaches us a lot about Bill.
He tries to goad Alvin into an argument, but Alvin sees through all of the bravado and meanness.
Bill gave himself over to his gimmick years ago, but Alvin never wanted that.
And believe it or not, Alvins happy now.
I cheer for you, but I dont wish I were you, Alvin tells Bill.
It is a gut punch.
The change in Bill when his old friends finally leave is heartbreaking.
He refuses to accept that his future might look like either of theirs.
Its such a telling moment Alvins right about Bill, he has nothing else but the sport.
Theres not really a Bill Hancock anymore, just Wild Bill.
For the first time maybe, Bill has to confront what that might mean for his future.
Did all of this sound super-depressing?
Great, because it was.
It was so depressing!
Shes just starting out.
She is full of big dreams and has a ton of growing and learning to do.
Her hard work has pushed DWL to form a Womens League, in which shell be the shining star!
Her picture is up on the wall of champions at the Dome!
Right now, everything seems thrilling and full of possibilities.
Shes patient with Crystal and seems genuinely happy to have a job.
Shes good at what she does.
Crystal is immediately intimated by how good.
But all of the imposter-syndrome stuff is in Crystals head.
It doesnt take long for Elle to become an ally.
Success is a whole lot less glamorous than it might seem in Crystals head.
And yet still, Crystal remains undeterred to make a name for herself in the business.
Lest you begin to think thatHeelshas just become the biggest bummer of a show, in zip-lines Ace Spade.
Admittedly, I did laugh out loud when Ace revealed his new gimmick.
ConDamned (or Con-Damned?
Then Ace spends the day with Thomas … and its kind of wonderful?
Honestly, can you imagine Ace even broaching the subject of his Con-Damned (Condamned?
gimmick with Tom Spade?
That man would laugh him out of the Dome.
More zip lines always, I say!
The Finisher
Whats Willie up to?
I hope were working our way toward Rooster returning to DWL.
The Rooster-Jack scenes weve gotten this season, especially in this episode, have been great.
Jack needs someone to remind him that he lacks a little self-awareness at times.
Charlie Gully may be a real dick, but man, does he have Jacks number.
Listen, I appreciate great writing and good stories, but Gully is right lighten up, my dude!
