The Official WWE / NXT Discussion Thread *May Contain Spoilers*

[bigtplaystew]

Hey its an old act but like... so is just about all of pro wrestling depending on how much you boil it down.

 

And anyone who thinks Rusev's gimmick isnt effective... just watch as Jack Swagger, a man who hasnt had a decent crowd reaction since 2010 had one of the best pops of the night on Raw. A Raw where 3 superstars returned and featured a John Cena / Roman Reigns team up in the main event.

 

Now Zeb's veteran mic work is certainly part of it.... but Zeb also hasnt gotten the crowd to give much of a crap about Swagger since his pre arrest Wrestlemania build. And even then the crowd response was underwhelming to put it politely.

[Mammoth]

The Japanese version of WWE.com is advertising the fact that a new signing will officially sign a contract in Osaka, Japan on the 12th of July and if you're wondering who it might be, WWE stupidly left his name in the image link so I guess it's official...

 

http://wwe.co.jp/thumbnails/resize/460x345/NEWS/kenta%20teaser%20image.jpg

 

http://wwe.co.jp/thumbnails/resize/460x345/NEWS/kenta%20teaser%20image.jpg

[The Swanton825]

The Japanese version of WWE.com is advertising the fact that a new signing will officially sign a contract in Osaka, Japan on the 12th of July and if you're wondering who it might be, WWE stupidly left his name in the image link so I guess it's official...

 

http://wwe.co.jp/thumbnails/resize/460x345/NEWS/kenta%20teaser%20image.jpg

 

http://wwe.co.jp/thumbnails/resize/460x345/NEWS/kenta%20teaser%20image.jpg

 

So are they actually going to push him, or is KENTA just going to get the Yoshi Tatsu treatment?

[MrSelfDestruct]

So are they actually going to push him, or is KENTA just going to get the Yoshi Tatsu treatment?

 

they['re extremely difficult to get over in the US, the one true recent example has to be Tajiri, and he got noticed by a group of cult-like fans in ECW, as opposed to the WWE, so he was already over in the US.

 

I think it's great how much more it seems they care about in-ring stuff these days, but I don't see any Japanese foreign worker getting huge in the WWE, just too different styles I think

[Jaysin]

I might be alone in this...but anyone else think Emma is adorable in her mug shot?

[The Swanton825]

they['re extremely difficult to get over in the US, the one true recent example has to be Tajiri, and he got noticed by a group of cult-like fans in ECW, as opposed to the WWE, so he was already over in the US.

 

I think it's great how much more it seems they care about in-ring stuff these days, but I don't see any Japanese foreign worker getting huge in the WWE, just too different styles I think

 

Makes you wonder why they keep trying. I hope KENTA does better than I fear, it would be nice to see a Japanese wrestler actually make it in the States again.

 

Also hope they don't stick Devitt with Sheamus, or if they do, at least give it a cool name like Celtic Chaos.

[bigtplaystew]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaysin" data-cite="Jaysin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I might be alone in this...but anyone else think Emma is adorable in her mug shot? <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Schwing!</p>

[Big Roguey]

So Emma got fired over this yet multiple people can go and get DUIs but remain hired. It's some REALLY screwed up logic.

[The Swanton825]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="MichiganHero" data-cite="MichiganHero" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>So Emma got fired over this yet multiple people can go and get DUIs but remain hired. It's some REALLY screwed up logic.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> From what I've heard, this is par for the course with how WWE treats their Divas.</p>

[Bull]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="The Swanton825" data-cite="The Swanton825" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>From what I've heard, this is par for the course with how WWE treats their Divas.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Cameron can get a DUI and attempt to bribe a cop to get out of it, so not really, this is just typical WWE being selective in who they punish. .</p>

[Big Roguey]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="The Swanton825" data-cite="The Swanton825" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>From what I've heard, this is par for the course with how WWE treats their Divas.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> With no intention of being confrontational, how the hell does that work if Cameron got a DUI then attempted to bribe a cop? She got on Total Divas after that.</p>

[Rickymex]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="MichiganHero" data-cite="MichiganHero" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>With no intention of being confrontational, how the hell does that work if Cameron got a DUI then attempted to bribe a cop? She got on Total Divas after that.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Her being on Total Divas is probably why WWE ignored the fact that she tried to bribe a cop after a DUI.</p>

[Big Roguey]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Rickymex" data-cite="Rickymex" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Her being on Total Divas is probably why WWE ignored the fact that she tried to bribe a cop after a DUI.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> What a great precedent to set. Endanger lives, attempt to bribe a cop and lie about your place of employment and get off scot free because you're on some terrible reality TV show. Make an honest mistake and be fired because you're worthless in the eyes of the machine. <img alt=":rolleyes:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/rolleyes.png.4b097f4fbbe99ce5bcd5efbc1b773ed6.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"></p>

[Mammoth]

I think the problem is that two years ago, WWE were looking up with WWE Network still only in the pipeline and they could maybe afford to let some things go but now, not only can they not afford people bringing their name into disrepute but it's also a very valid reason - rightly or wrongly - to release someone from their books, which is something they've tried to do in recent weeks. Obviously people make mistakes and from what I've heard that's all it sounds like but regrettably, Emma made her mistake while WWE are still looking for ways to cut their bills.

[Self]

Emma came onto the main roster and sunk. The Funkadactyls came onto the main roster and swam. Easy to see why they'd keep Cameron and lose Emma.

[Jaysin]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Self" data-cite="Self" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Emma came onto the main roster and sunk. The Funkadactyls came onto the main roster and swam. Easy to see why they'd keep Cameron and lose Emma.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> That has more to do with how they booked Emma than anything. She went from a great technical wrestler with a quirkiness to them only focusing on her goofyness and pairing her with Santino who hasn't been relevant since he was paired with Beth Phoenix five years ago. </p><p> </p><p> If there's not more to why she got fired, I'm sure she'll flourish on the independents.</p>

[Mammoth]

In one of the most embarrassing turn of events in WWE history, they've reinstated her within hours of releasing her.

[lazorbeak]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Self" data-cite="Self" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Emma came onto the main roster and sunk. The Funkadactyls came onto the main roster and swam. Easy to see why they'd keep Cameron and lose Emma.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I assume you're talking about Total Divas, because the Funkadactyls didn't do anything in August 2012.</p>

[Jaysin]

Enzo is the freaking man. I could watch his promos all day.

 

[Teh_Showtime]

<p>Enzo is one of the best promos and he's not even on the main roster</p><p> </p><p>

He reminds me a lot of CM Punk with his conviction, you just want to hear him speak.</p>

[Mootinie]

<p>It's cool to see Emma be reinstated but that's a potentially worse punishment than being released. WWE will not forgive her easily, I wouldn't be surprised if she just becomes a female jobber and loses every match she wrestles until her contract is up, at which point she is inevitably cut loose. It's a shame because she's shown in the past that she has plenty of talent.</p><p> </p><p>

With regards to what she did being an honest mistake, I don't believe that to be the case. I find it hard to believe that you could steal an iPad case by accident, especially in a self-serving checkout. They very loudly let you know if you've put something in your bag that you didn't scan. Maybe she put it in her handbag and forgot? I don't know, I just don't know you shoplift by accident... </p><p> </p><p>

In other WWE related news, yesterday was a historic day in the career of Zack Ryder. He now has absolutely zilch items of merchandise on WWE Shop. Good luck in your future endeavours Mr. Ryder.</p>

[Rickymex]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Mootinie" data-cite="Mootinie" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>It's cool to see Emma be reinstated but that's a potentially worse punishment than being released. WWE will not forgive her easily, I wouldn't be surprised if she just becomes a female jobber and loses every match she wrestles until her contract is up, at which point she is inevitably cut loose. It's a shame because she's shown in the past that she has plenty of talent.<p> </p><p> With regards to what she did being an honest mistake, I don't believe that to be the case. I find it hard to believe that you could steal an iPad case by accident, especially in a self-serving checkout. They very loudly let you know if you've put something in your bag that you didn't scan. Maybe she put it in her handbag and forgot? I don't know, I just don't know you shoplift by accident... </p><p> </p><p> In other WWE related news, yesterday was a historic day in the career of Zack Ryder. He now has absolutely zilch items of merchandise on WWE Shop. Good luck in your future endeavours Mr. Ryder.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Maybe the machine didn't read the Ipad case. I don't believe someone who has worked so hard to be in the WWE would risk everything for a 20 dollar case on purpose.</p><p> </p><p> Apparently people flooded Emma's release announcement and kept commenting on Cameron's DUI/Bribery. The reinstatement message doesn't allow comments now.</p>

[Jaysin]

I read the iPad case was in the bottom of her cart or something along those lines. I've almost walked out of stores without paying for things at the bottom before, but luckily I remembered before it was too late.

[dpoolez]

<p>I also doubt that any WWE employee would even think to steal something as minor as an iPad case. Say what you want about WWE, but they do pay even tge low level talents decent money, much better than theyd get elsewhee in NA.</p><p> </p><p>

I think that this all was just a misunderstanding.</p>

[lazorbeak]

It's cool to see Emma be reinstated but that's a potentially worse punishment than being released. WWE will not forgive her easily, I wouldn't be surprised if she just becomes a female jobber and loses every match she wrestles until her contract is up, at which point she is inevitably cut loose. It's a shame because she's shown in the past that she has plenty of talent.

 

With regards to what she did being an honest mistake, I don't believe that to be the case. I find it hard to believe that you could steal an iPad case by accident, especially in a self-serving checkout. They very loudly let you know if you've put something in your bag that you didn't scan. Maybe she put it in her handbag and forgot? I don't know, I just don't know you shoplift by accident...

 

In other WWE related news, yesterday was a historic day in the career of Zack Ryder. He now has absolutely zilch items of merchandise on WWE Shop. Good luck in your future endeavours Mr. Ryder.

 

First, she hasn't worked a match in a month anyway, so being jobbed out would probably be an improvement. Second, it doesn't take much effort to find hundreds of comments from people saying they've done or almost done the exact same thing on the various reports of this story. It really isn't that hard to "shoplift by accident." We don't really have the facts, but it's a bit too early to say if WWE really plans on doing anything punitive about it. Unless there's Visa issues involved, I can't see it being a big deal, really. It's been mentioned elsewhere but Cameron and Jack Swagger both have more serious charges in the past couple years, and nothing was really done in either case, except maybe keeping Swagger from getting a token world heavyweight title run when the belt was basically a glorified IC belt.