WWE Spring Cleaning 2021 - Braun Strowman, Aliester Black, Buddy Murphy & More

The White Wolf

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118121803#Comment_118121803

What always impressed me about Lee is that for a man of his size not only could he move like he does, but you wouldn't notice any excess weight moving.

He's a big lad but carries it well. Such a shame, his moment with Lesnar in the Royal Rumble should of been a star making moment.

JP Liz V1

Lee had so much potential but he was wasted once Nxt call up, losing the title same with Kross, WWE main shows didn't know what to do with them

Lee with Lashley and MVP with a mid card title was way to go imo

Lithium93_

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118122630#Comment_118122630

His entrance at the Rumble in 2020, Lesnar's reaction being like Oh damn, look at this guy.

Power bombing Roman Reigns too at Survivor Series.

Man had potential, and they fumbled it.

B.A._Baracus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118122257#Comment_118122257

I got what you're saying it's just that when you look back at the year... a year in review I guess, a lot of wrestlers lost their job.

titan18

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118122894#Comment_118122894

Ya, and that Rumble moment with Lesnar had the fans excited too. Like, Lesnar's reaction there does the job of a several month push since it's Lesnar. I know there's been health issues but if they're sorted and he's good to go, AEW surely have to be all over him. His talent alone is worth it, but it does combat one of their biggest criticisms online about the lack of top black wrestlers there in the main event scene. Hobbs, Starks, Martin etc aren't there but Lee could slot in there easily (as could Gresham from ROH). Hopefully they'll be all over him as he will help them imo.

Pentecost

The AEW crowds would have another ready made chant too. Makes a lot of sense. Mia would be a good addition too.

J. Marston

Lee, Mia and Ember is all AEW need from that batch. Mia and Ember would be miles ahead of 95% of that women's roster and Lee is another much-needed big man. Put any Wyatt money into those 3.

I can see Nia getting the jab now that a big paycheque has disappeared and being re-signed. Wouldn't be surprised if made a shock return at the Rumble and you hear 30-40 thousand people groan as we hear "I'm not like most girls" hit at number 30.

Pentecost

I can see Impact taking some of them if AEW don't want them. Not sure if Scarlett and Kross left there on good terms but any of the others would be a possibility.

Necro

It's a shame with Lee. I think though part of why it didn't work out seem to be down to his own personal issues, every time he seemed to be on the cusp of a breakthrough into main event he was off TV again the following week. Hard to know whether that was WWE getting cold feet or Lee himself having problems but I can see why it just didn't work out on both sides. It's probably the right move for both him and WWE at this stage tbh. The Bearcat stuff was terrible.

Any of the stars released for being unvaccinated have no one to blame but themselves, I'd imagine it wouldn't even be possible to travel to Canada for shows never mind Europe or the Far East with them sticking to their own strange beliefs. And yeah, hopefully that's the end of Jax in all forms of pro wrestling, a danger to herself and others in the ring.

The White Wolf

Jax is a lock for the WOW relaunch I'd say, something tells me that's gonna be a **** company.

Itssoeasy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118123881#Comment_118123881

You mentioned Keith lee with his personal issues and you could say the same with ember moon in regards to injuries. She has had some awful luck with bad injuries and it’s **** but yes I think she’s back in action again but a bit of time off to just rest will do her good. Yeah with Nia jax I’ve zero sympathy and I know I shouldn’t be happy someone is released but it should have happened months ago. I know that Instagram post was from about a year ago but honestly it makes no sense in regards to covid-19. We as human didn’t have immunity to it ffs, so out immune systems couldn’t fight it.

JP Liz V1

WWE released 18 superstars

Keith Lee, Karrion Kross, Nia Jax, Mia Yim, Scarlett, B-Fab, Lince Dorado, Gran Metalik, Franky Monet, Ember Moon, Jessi Kamea, Eva Marie, Harry Smith, Oney Lorcan, Jeet Rama, Trey Baxter, Katrina Cortez, Zayda Ramier

LineOfBeauty

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118121252#Comment_118121252

Ooofff bad take.

If you don't get by now that what gets over in wrestling is being unique then you're lost. Lee is unique and a big part of that is his look. Got over everywhere except main roster WWE, you do the math.

The White Wolf

Lee is special IMO, just even with his little gee ups before he hits the ropes. The guy holds your attention in the ring and has a presence, something WWE looks for. It's a real odd one unless they still had concerns over his health.

CastorTroy

This shot of Keith rising was one of my favourite shots in NXT

And maybe he'll run to meet Cole in AEW

Pentecost

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118124198#Comment_118124198

By the by, and maybe for another thread, but I see "Bayley superfan Izzy" has linked up with them now in some capacity. She was posing for photos with Tessa Blanchard and AJ.

CastorTroy

Isn't Izzy like a wrestling vlogger/blogger or something now? I know she's been at AEW shows as well as part of the press since I remember reading about Britt making a comment to her about being a real role model.

The White Wolf

Don't start on the Izzy stuff, her parents are clowns.

Headshot

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118125392#Comment_118125392

Ya i've only recently read about the MSK stuff

WOW is all I can say

Officer999

Having Kross lose to Jeff Hardy clean on his Raw debut was the death knell for him.

The B Fab one makes no sense

Cherry_Cola

I wonder about the likes of Buddy Murphy now, hasn't popped up anywhere yet and now you have all the fresh ROH talent etc. out there all looking for work too. Not sure the indy scene will be able to sustain them at the lifestyle they're used to but let's see.

Pentecost

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118125392#Comment_118125392

Yeah fair comment. She's still a kid, even if her parents are idiots.

Cotts72

It's crazy to think that they could have created legitimate world title challengers in both Kross and Lee to mix up some fresh feuds..nevermind the artist formerly known as dominik dijakovic

Yet its the likes of mace, veer and shanky still get air time

beakerjoe

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118121984#Comment_118121984

Maybe his health issues may be a reason why he may not be vaxxed.

My old lad has a specific medical condition that may cause him to have a bad reaction to the vaccine.

That said, I imagine chances are your correct.

beakerjoe

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118122239#Comment_118122239

God was also working in the hearts and minds of those creating the vaccine if she wants to go down that route.

JP Liz V1

https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe/news-nia-jax-s-heartbreaking-response-wwe-release

“I usually keep my personal life private, but yesterday’s reports leave me with no option but to clarify matters. I recently took a short leave of absence from WWE for a mental health break. I’ve been working through so much — more than I can share — and so I took some time, with the full support of the company, to take care of myself. Earlier this week, after WWE sent me my schedule to return to the ring for the November 15 show, I asked for an extension to my mental health break, feeling that I needed more time, and hoping I would have the ongoing support of the company I have given my all to for the past 7 years. I did not receive a response. The next I heard, I was being released. My vaccination status was never mentioned. I wasn’t given any choices or options," 

J. Marston

Scarlett has moved on quickly...

https://twitter.com/Lady_Scarlett13/status/1456760650911436805?s=20

Itssoeasy

She wasn’t given choices or options ? Yes she was and from her own Instagram posts she is anti vax.

B.A._Baracus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118125853#Comment_118125853

I hate the idea of onlyfans. Like the Internet is full of porn so why pay for it.

But when someone like that says "should I do onlyfans?" You can be certain 99.9% of the time she'll post bikini or suggestive nude shots. Like all in or nothing at all. Then again wrestlers are the greatest whores when it comes to making money :p

J. Marston

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118125972#Comment_118125972

She's providing a service. If you can make money from it, go for it.

Now, I saw a pic of Thunder Rosa asking for people to buy her food order. Now that is carny whoring. Love, you're a wrestler signed to AEW. Buy your own dinner.

I don't know how the arse hasn't fallen out of the Onlyfans platform though. Everybody is on it now.