PaperMachete Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, Jaysin said: Nothing is more Vince McMahon carny bullshit than announcing a billion dollar television deal and then releasing a shit ton of people. It was to be expected but as always, timing could be better... Ziggler is gone, as is Shelton Benjamin, Top Dolla, Riddick Moss, Elias, Ezekiel, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 The timing really sucks much like in 2020 but this time it was to be expected unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 They need to trim the fat obviously, but the timing is just despicable. I know this isn't solely on Vince's hands, but this is right up his disgusting alley. Most of the talent will rebound just fine. There's plenty of alternatives these days thankfully. It would be neat for Shelton to join Archer and a returning Suzuki to do a mini Suzuki-gun reunion and trios title run. Dolph would be a big fish in a small pond if he joined NWA or Impact. I mean that in a good way. Not saying he'd bring in a ton of eyes to the products, but he'd bring some. NWA is holding a ppv in Cleveland, Dolph's hometown. I wonder when his non compete expires because that would be a cool as hell moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaperMachete Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 To be fair, there rarely is good timing in firing a bunch of people. It sucks for them, but looking at them, I know at least Ali wanted out earlier so he might be happy, and he shouldn't have any trouble finding work. I think Brian Danielson loves him so he'll probably vouch for him. Sucks for Emma and Moss who are getting married in a month. Dolph, if he wants to continue wrestling I'm sure AEW will grab him asap. Shelton shouldn't have any trouble either. Hopefully everyone lands on their feet eventually. More cuts are coming, NXT later today and I'm sure we'll see a couple of more main roster releases over the next few weeks. There are plenty of wrestlers to release, such as the ones today, that won't affect WWE and their shows at all - not that I'm advocating it, just saying that it makes sense for the business side to want to trim the fat and streamline the expenses. Big corporations suck 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blonde Bomber Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 This was expected, and these were people rarely utilized by the company. I’m excited to see what they do elsewhere in the wrestling world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaperMachete Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 A couple more releases late last night: Mace, Mansoor, Dana Brooke, Dabba Kato, Bryson Mantana, Shanky, Quincy Elliot, Yulisa Leon, Ikemen Jiro, Brooklyn Barlow. I think that's all of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 3 hours ago, James The Animator said: Matt Riddle got released two hours ago. I can't say I didn't see this coming, but it's unfortunate for him. Read here. He'll do fine if he can keep his nose coke free. Impact would be a good pace for him to rebuild his career. They're like a rehab center for pro wrestlers who eff'd up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaperMachete Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 7 hours ago, James The Animator said: Matt Riddle got released two hours ago. I can't say I didn't see this coming, but it's unfortunate for him. Read here. That's one guy I'll personally not miss one bit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CQI13 Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Stratton has done really well so far, but the two matches with Becky have been absolute bangers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaperMachete Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 A lot of rumors that Punk is coming back to WWE. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Black Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Main Event Jey Uso's first title since becoming a solo act, not connected to his brother or Roman Reigns is... the Tag Team Championship. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FellaLibby Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 I'm all for this new change for Brian Pillman Jr. (Lexis King) And NXT was really fun tonight. The main roster folk really elevate the dev peeps. Seeing them be around the top stars show who they see as the future. Carmelo Hayes Is HIM. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaperMachete Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 On 10/8/2023 at 8:52 PM, PaperMachete said: A lot of rumors that Punk is coming back to WWE. Seems like WWE have decided not to hire him. Unless they're hiding it and working everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blonde Bomber Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 Aldis as the new Smackdown GM is a nice surprise. Jade-Charlotte interaction was interesting. LA Knight v Roman is officially coming. Gonna be a hell of a ride, I am excited!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrestling Machine Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 WWE is hot right now, especially SmackDown! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FellaLibby Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Ricochet casually reminding everyone that he's a mad lad and does a shooting star press from the stands onto Nakamura. Y'know like it's nothing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Watching Raw for the first time in awhile and holy crap, Nia's promo was so bad. I don't remember her being that bad at talking? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 10 hours ago, Jaysin said: Watching Raw for the first time in awhile and holy crap, Nia's promo was so bad. I don't remember her being that bad at talking? Felt like a meta promo, like she was being bad on purpose even. Not that it makes it any better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Black Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Earlier in the year, Sami Zayn main evented Elimination Chamber (not coincidentally, the highest viewed Elimination Chamber event ever) and Wrestlemania. Now, Sami Zayn is doing the pre-show for Crown Jewel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 7 hours ago, Matt_Black said: Earlier in the year, Sami Zayn main evented Elimination Chamber (not coincidentally, the highest viewed Elimination Chamber event ever) and Wrestlemania. Now, Sami Zayn is doing the pre-show for Crown Jewel. People complain when the Kickoff match means nothing, and they complain when WWE puts on a match with an actual storyline that is worth watching. Oh well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blonde Bomber Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 8 hours ago, Matt_Black said: Earlier in the year, Sami Zayn main evented Elimination Chamber (not coincidentally, the highest viewed Elimination Chamber event ever) and Wrestlemania. Now, Sami Zayn is doing the pre-show for Crown Jewel. AEW was doing pre-shows with Bryan Danielson. The match is meant to bring people in, they way WWE had been doing the kickoff under Vince made no sense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Black Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 13 hours ago, Dawn said: People complain when the Kickoff match means nothing, and they complain when WWE puts on a match with an actual storyline that is worth watching. Oh well... Worth watching? I thought Sami Zayn was taking on the Cousin Oliver of the Judgment Day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blonde Bomber Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 On 11/1/2023 at 9:00 AM, Matt_Black said: Worth watching? I thought Sami Zayn was taking on the Cousin Oliver of the Judgment Day? Also have to think they booked the March so Sami could wrestle in front of the Saudi crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eayragt Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Um, Logan Paul has just made a veteran like save on Rey. Admittedly, it may have been because Paul was in the wrong place, but for a rookie that was a great move. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted November 4, 2023 Share Posted November 4, 2023 Other than Kairi returning, Crown Jewel was very middle of the road. Nothing memorable besides a solid world title opening match and previously mentioned Kairi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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