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WWE Releases 2020

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    #272
    Agent Coulson
    Registered Users Posts: 60,374 ✭✭✭✭Agent Coulson


    https://twitter.com/JoshLBarnett/status/1250992370251780099?s=20


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    #273
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users Posts: 28,860 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    Had to google him. NJPW?


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    #274
    The White Wolf
    Registered Users Posts: 5,168 ✭✭✭The White Wolf


    briany wrote: »
    I hope he doesn't just decide to wait around a few months hoping for a phone call. A talent like him could get over elsewhere and show WWE what they missed out on. That's all part of grabbing the brass ring, IMO.

    Even though I thought he was half working me in his Instagram video, I was surprised by some of the stuff he said.

    He said he had let himself go and lost passion due to getting comfortable being the guy to job. I always assumed he was happy with that role.

    He honestly sounded like he was motivated to try something new so I can see him going somewhere else. He's actually one of the guys I'm most interested in seeing what he can do away from WWE.


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    #275
    Cherry_Cola
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    CastorTroy wrote: »
    Had to google him. NJPW?


    GCW Bloodsport event most likely. He'd have no pull in NJPW.


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    #276
    Agent Coulson
    Registered Users Posts: 60,374 ✭✭✭✭Agent Coulson


    I wonder what the live twitter feed for Smackdown will be like tonight.


    I can imagine the commentators saying WWE trending Number 1 on twitter tonight even if its all bad.


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    #277
    PTH2009
    Registered Users Posts: 37,923 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    whos the most likely to make a big return like Mcintyre did ???

    but tbh its a different pro wrestling world out there today than when Mcintyre was released and working his way back. AEW was not in operation at that time


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    #278
    The White Wolf
    Registered Users Posts: 5,168 ✭✭✭The White Wolf


    PTH2009 wrote: »
    whos the most likely to make a big return like Mcintyre did ???

    but tbh its a different pro wrestling world out there today than when Mcintyre was released and working his way back. AEW was not in operation at that time

    In WWE land I'd say Slater if he can go to somewhere like ROH or Impact and demonstrate he can cut it a level above. I'm sure they'd love to say 3mB ended up all being champions.

    Objectively one would have to say Rusev but can't see him going back


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    #279
    Omackeral
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    Monokne wrote: »
    Wow, told by text. This company.

    Where's the local shill/defender/novelist gone? Gone very quiet in all of this.


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    #280
    The White Wolf
    Registered Users Posts: 5,168 ✭✭✭The White Wolf


    Probably writing essays to his contact in WWE telling them how right they are in what they're doing.


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    #281
    Monokne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,929 ✭✭✭Monokne


    Omackeral wrote: »
    Where's the local shill/defender/novelist gone? Gone very quiet in all of this.

    I would suggest he's seen sense and feels embarrassed by his nonsense, but I'm not sure he has the humility. :P


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    #282
    Monokne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,929 ✭✭✭Monokne


    Itssoeasy wrote: »
    I mean WWE looks worse because AEW haven't left anyone go as far as I know yet WWE who according to Dave meltzer WWE will make revenue of $850 million even if there is not a single live event held this year, no Saudi show, and not a single extra network subscription.

    And he also says that the talent cuts total $703,000 and the $4 million a month is the moving to this new headquarters as well as the talent cuts. I mean $703,000 is a big amount of money for most everybody but WWE have probably spent that much on less important things over the years.

    Edit: I realise that it's meltzer and it may not be 100% on the ball but I don't think it's complete bull**** either.

    Brandon Howard Thurston at Wrestlenomics, who is comfortably the best WWE numbers guy, reckons the worst case scenario is $937 million in revenue this year but likely over the million. SO Dave is probably in the ball park.


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    #283
    ricero
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    Cherry_Cola wrote: »
    GCW Bloodsport event most likely. He'd have no pull in NJPW.

    Just googled that micky mouse promotion, what a bizzare and stupid concept for pro wrestling.


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    #284
    Lithium93_
    Registered Users Posts: 48,990 ✭✭✭✭Lithium93_


    ricero wrote: »
    Just googled that micky mouse promotion, what a bizzare and stupid concept for pro wrestling.

    Bizzare and stupid to you perhaps. To others, possibly not so much.


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    #285
    ricero
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,348 ✭✭✭✭ricero


    Lithium93_ wrote: »
    Bizzare and stupid to you perhaps. To others, possibly not so much.

    It's farcical stuff. Either watch MMA or pro wresting. Kafaybe mma just doesnt work for me. Each to their own though i suppose.


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    #286
    Monokne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,929 ✭✭✭Monokne


    ricero wrote: »
    It's farcical stuff. Either watch MMA or pro wresting. Kafaybe mma just doesnt work for me. Each to their own though i suppose.

    That is literally what pro wrestling is meant to be.


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    #287
    HanFiredFirst
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88 ✭✭HanFiredFirst


    Lithium93_ wrote: »
    Bizzare and stupid to you perhaps. To others, possibly not so much.




    ricero is more Vince than Vince when it comes big sweaty men that's he idea of wrestling. Though those big sweaty men could all be passing Covid-19 on to each other these days what a bizzare and stupid concept for pro wrestling that is.


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    #288
    The White Wolf
    Registered Users Posts: 5,168 ✭✭✭The White Wolf


    Monokne wrote: »
    That is literally what pro wrestling is meant to be.

    I'm not sure if Ricero would agree but it's the formula of literal shooter mma gimmick that I find tiring. Rousey for example in her run was all star power and athleticism, only showing a hint of being a "superstar" when she turned heel before she left.

    Kurt Angle is the only legit fighter who came into the business who embraced the sports entertainment aspect which whether we like it or not is a big reason why we're fans of pro wrestling. Matt Riddle is capable of reaching those heights as he's a fan of the business.

    Brock has shown he can do the sports entertainment stuff in his sleep but seems content to let Heyman cut the same promo for him ad nausem i.e. he's there to do the bare minimum and get paid.

    I hope Vince's seemingly lukewarm response to Baszler is a sign that he might be losing interest in the shooter gimmick.


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    #289
    Monokne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,929 ✭✭✭Monokne


    I don't think Vince likes the shooter gimmick at all.

    I prefer wrestling more grounded and real so I love Shayna. I don't see her doing well on the main roster. Doesn't have the over the top silliness Vince likes. You can tell he is much more interested in Asuka now she's cartoonish than when she was the undefeated monster, for example.


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    #290
    [Deleted User]
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    Monokne wrote: »
    I don't think Vince likes the shooter gimmick at all.

    I prefer wrestling more grounded and real so I love Shayna. I don't see her doing well on the main roster. Doesn't have the over the top silliness Vince likes. You can tell he is much more interested in Asuka now she's cartoonish than when she was the undefeated monster, for example.

    WHAT!!! Vince is more interested in Asuka??????????????


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    #291
    Monokne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,929 ✭✭✭Monokne


    Deleted User wrote: »
    WHAT!!! Vince is more interested in Asuka??????????????

    He's had her on commentary a few times of late and they've highlighted that dancing gimmick she's been doing.


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    #292
    The White Wolf
    Registered Users Posts: 5,168 ✭✭✭The White Wolf


    Monokne wrote: »
    I don't think Vince likes the shooter gimmick at all.

    I prefer wrestling more grounded and real so I love Shayna. I don't see her doing well on the main roster. Doesn't have the over the top silliness Vince likes. You can tell he is much more interested in Asuka now she's cartoonish than when she was the undefeated monster, for example.

    If Vince doesn't love the shooter gimmick why do you think all roads have led back to Brock for the past 8 years? It's mad when you think about it really.

    I like Shayna but her gimmick requires a list of talented people to job to her before someone might get a win over her, and worst of all each feud will follow the same general story. Daniel Bryan as a comparison might not be a legitimate fighter, but he can sell himself as same and can tell any number of stories; that's what I look for in pro wrestling. I know it's harsh making that comparison however. :P

    In regards Asuka, I won't lie; I'm loving the attention she's getting right now. I don't see it as necessarily watering herself down, more just unleashed.


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    #293
    Itssoeasy
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    Monokne wrote: »
    Brandon Howard Thurston at Wrestlenomics, who is comfortably the best WWE numbers guy, reckons the worst case scenario is $937 million in revenue this year but likely over the million. SO Dave is probably in the ball park.

    I presume that's meant to be a billion. Compared to the mid nineties when they were removing the water coolers out of the headquarters because the business was in the jacks.


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    #294
    Monokne
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    Itssoeasy wrote: »
    I presume that's meant to be a billion. Compared to the mid nineties when they were removing the water coolers out of the headquarters because the business was in the jacks.

    Yeah I meant the billion. I think they'll do over a million somehow :D


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    #295
    Lord TSC
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 42,429 Mod ✭✭✭✭Lord TSC


    Tino Sabbatelli and Taynara Conte released.


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    #296
    Itssoeasy
    Registered Users Posts: 39,627 ✭✭✭✭Itssoeasy


    Lord TSC wrote: »
    Tino Sabbatelli and Taynara Conte released.

    First one not a surprise but the second one is kind of a surprise.


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    #297
    PTH2009
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    How are Apollo Crews, Mojo Rawley and Singh Brothers still employed


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    #298
    Itssoeasy
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    PTH2009 wrote: »
    How are Apollo Crews, Mojo Rawley and Singh Brothers still employed

    I think the Singh brothers take on the colon tags now. Apollo crews is good though but mojo is a pain in the hole.


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    #299
    Chuck Noland
    Registered Users Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭Chuck Noland


    PTH2009 wrote: »
    How are Apollo Crews, Mojo Rawley and Singh Brothers still employed

    Mojo is Gronks pal! He’s probably getting a raise not a p45


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    #300
    Furious-Red
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 14,889 Mod ✭✭✭✭Furious-Red


    Speaking of Mojo , is Gronk still 24/7 champ


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    #301
    Lithium93_
    Registered Users Posts: 48,990 ✭✭✭✭Lithium93_


    Rob Gronkowski to my knowledge was never 24/7 Champion, unless I've somehow missed something....


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