Shelton Benjamin done with ROH, WWE return?

Lord TSC

Shelton Benjamin has asked for and received his release from Ring of Honor. According to reports, this is so that he could negotiate and potentially leave for WWE. For now, Benjamin may continue to appear for the promotion, but he is working on a per appearance deal.

Benjamin has been rumored to be returning to WWE ever since reports surfaced that the promotion was looking to bring back mid-card talent to solidify the current roster.

Credit: Wrestlingobserver.com via wrestlezone.com

starviewadams

Kofi Kingston will have some competition for the #1 bland midcarder who can run up ladders spot then so.

gnfnrhead

Thats good for ROH. He was never a good fit in ROH and always seemed to suck the life out of the building. The occasional good match (usually against much better opponents) but for the money he was likely on, didnt add nearly enough.

rovert

gnfnrhead wrote: »

Thats good for ROH. He was never a good fit in ROH and always seemed to suck the life out of the building. The occasional good match (usually against much better opponents) but for the money he was likely on, didnt add nearly enough.

He had the rep for being too good for ROH/a WWE guy in a very, very tight knit all in together locker room apparently. Keep from himself separated and had heat for never really advertising the fact he was in ROH either it was on Twitter or doing podcasts. He doesn't seem properly fresh at all as a returning talent. Christian when he comes back will be fresher in my eyes.

DM_7

I would be delighted to see Shelton back in WWE.

CastorTroy

I think Tyson Kidd is similar in style to Shelton.

the groutch

if you're reading this Vince, fatal 4 way ladder match at WM, Kofi Vs Kidd Vs Shelton Vs Christian

rovert

CastorTroy wrote: »

I think Tyson Kidd is similar in style to Shelton.

Tyson can properly wrestle and has a FAR better grasp of psychology IMO.

Stereomaniac

Let's have Kofi Kingston hold the Intercontinental title until then as well and put over Christian.

DM_7

rovert wrote: »

Tyson can properly wrestle and has a FAR better grasp of psychology IMO.

Yeah, but he never had a fake momma on tv, dyed his hair so he looked like a negative or had quality tv matches with the Undertaker.

Edit:When I think of it he had good matches with so many legends of WWE. Bring him back quick. Maybe he din't have 'it' but he has more of it than many - if that makes sense.

rovert

They should have Shelton return at a Money in the Bank and then release him then next day. As he used to nothing of any consequence the other 364 days in the WWE calender.

JP Liz V1

the groutch wrote: »

if you're reading this Vince, fatal 4 way ladder match at WM, Kofi Vs Kidd Vs Shelton Vs Christian

Dont forget Ziggler he prob still have his briefcase until 2014 anyways

Stereomaniac

That needs to come to an end. I was hoping that the bell would ring and someone would interfere.

Omackeral

the groutch wrote: »

if you're reading this Vince, fatal 4 way ladder match at WM, Kofi Vs Kidd Vs Shelton Vs Christian Anyone else.

Christian just has never excited me as an in ring performer. I dont get all the love for him at all!!!

CastorTroy

rovert wrote: »

Tyson can properly wrestle and has a FAR better grasp of psychology IMO.

Yeah I prefer Kidd to Benjamin but I was just thinking one night how they should push Kidd and I remembered the push they started to give Benjamin with big matches against HHH and all.
Think it might just be moves like balancing on and jumping from the top rope that reminds me of him.

rovert

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Ando's Saggy Bottom

Shelton does nothing for me. I think you have to have a personality to suceed in WWE. Its something he could have worked on while he was on the indies too, but didn't. Would rather Tyson Kidd or Bourne (when back) got his push.

jaykhunter

Split from the no chat news thread.

I've never been a fan of this guy's personality/promos and what I've seen of him in ROH is not an improvement. Why would WWE push him beyond the midcard? He must've been earning about half a million by the time he was leaving WWE, and is only getting older. As others noted, Tyson Kidd (amongst others) can do whatever he could do at a fraction of the price.

And yes, Grandma Benjamin was amazing, and I'd hire Shelton back if she was part of the deal

Ando's Saggy Bottom

jaykhunter wrote: »

Split from the no chat news thread.

I've never been a fan of this guy's personality/promos and what I've seen of him in ROH is not an improvement. Why would WWE push him beyond the midcard? He must've been earning about half a million by the time he was leaving WWE, and is only getting older. As others noted, Tyson Kidd (amongst others) can do whatever he could do at a fraction of the price.

And yes, Grandma Benjamin was amazing, and I'd hire Shelton back if she was part of the deal

Her little run was the most I ever enjoyed SB tbh! She was great.

Nody

jaykhunter wrote: »

Split from the no chat news thread.

I've never been a fan of this guy's personality/promos and what I've seen of him in ROH is not an improvement. Why would WWE push him beyond the midcard? He must've been earning about half a million by the time he was leaving WWE, and is only getting older. As others noted, Tyson Kidd (amongst others) can do whatever he could do at a fraction of the price.

And yes, Grandma Benjamin was amazing, and I'd hire Shelton back if she was part of the deal

For some reason I recall it being 800k (which is quite impressive esp. as a mid carder) but I could be wrong.

Rjd2

jaykhunter wrote: »

Split from the no chat news thread.

I've never been a fan of this guy's personality/promos and what I've seen of him in ROH is not an improvement. Why would WWE push him beyond the midcard? He must've been earning about half a million by the time he was leaving WWE, and is only getting older. As others noted, Tyson Kidd (amongst others) can do whatever he could do at a fraction of the price.

D

Apart from his match with hbk, can anyone actually remember any good Benjamin matches? And who really had matches with Michaels?

Charisteas

Benjamin is still working for NJPW and is number 1 contender for Tanaka's title, so maybe his requested release from ROH is because he wants to stay in Japan for a while.

Benjamin and Haas would be an awesome addition to the TNA tag division.

GRMA

starviewadams wrote: »

Kofi Kingston will have some competition for the #1 bland midcarder who can run up ladders spot then so.

Thought you said #1 black midcarder for a sec! "Tell me he didn' just say that!"

JP Liz V1

Omackeral wrote: »

Christian just has never excited me as an in ring performer. I dont get all the love for him at all!!!

:eek:

Lord TSC

*Puts hands over Liz's ears*

Its ok. Just ignore the mean man.