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Post by Son of Abyss on Jul 25, 2006 19:39:53 GMT -5
Who will be the first Homegrown TNA talent to make an impact in WWE?
Sabu doesn't count because he's more ECW original and Kid Kash hasn't made an impact.
My pick is Monty Brown with his contract expiring this fall and the WWE's love for guys his size he could be a nice addition to the WWE roster especially with the loss of talent recently.
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Post by Chris Decker-The Wild Rover on Jul 25, 2006 19:40:42 GMT -5
honestly, probably abyss
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Post by samachine on Jul 25, 2006 19:42:33 GMT -5
Kid Kash is a TNA homegrown wrestler?
Uh.. ECW?
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Post by Ace Diamond on Jul 25, 2006 19:46:26 GMT -5
Mayhaps, even though he's a crossbreed of Kane and Mankind with a managerial gimmick stolen by Umaga. |
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Post by nisi on Jul 25, 2006 19:56:47 GMT -5
By the time guys get to TNA they have considerable indy experience--ROH, Japan, etc. So it would be hard to point to any as "homegrown" when TNA basically is a TV studio in Orlando that tapes twice a month. If Joe ever goes to WWE, TNA will have been the fed that introduced him to a national audience.
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Post by Sajoa Moe on Jul 25, 2006 19:57:18 GMT -5
Monty Brown and Abyss would be the best fits. Monty would get over as a heel on Smackdown, and Abyss would be a perfect monster for ECW. In fact, I've imagined the perfect video package for Monty Brown. (Cut to a serene jungle setting.) Brown voiceover: I am a hunter... (A blur streaks by the camera.) Brown: I am a prowler... (The blur streaks by again.) Brown: I am a predator... (Whoosh.) Brown: And I'm ready to POOOOOOOUUUUUUNNNNCCCEE!!!!!!! (Brown leaps out of the foliage at the camera.) Brown voiceover: Welcome to the Serengeti! The following would be in leopard-print type: WELCOME TO THE SERENGETI
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Post by Son of Abyss on Jul 25, 2006 19:59:17 GMT -5
Kid Kash is a TNA homegrown wrestler? Uh.. ECW? He was in ECW in their dying days and wasn't really a major player like Sabu. |
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Post by Joekishi on Jul 25, 2006 19:59:33 GMT -5
Monty Brown would be cool
that;s about it.
If they put Abyss in ECW, i'd have no problem with him filling out the Cactus Jack stuntman role
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Post by Chris Decker-The Wild Rover on Jul 25, 2006 20:02:22 GMT -5
although it would be cool to see petey williams or chris sabin in WWE
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Post by nisi on Jul 25, 2006 20:12:49 GMT -5
although it would be cool to see petey williams or chris sabin in WWE I would really worry about their size--they can look small even next to other cruisers. |
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Post by Hiroshi Hase on Jul 25, 2006 20:17:46 GMT -5
I think Monty Brown would do very well, he can talk, he obviously doesn't have problems with the dress code and he's a big guy to boot.
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Post by Chris Decker-The Wild Rover on Jul 25, 2006 20:19:31 GMT -5
although it would be cool to see petey williams or chris sabin in WWE I would really worry about their size--they can look small even next to other cruisers. i know, thats why i said it would be cool for them to be in the land of giants |
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Post by Friday Night Kearney! on Jul 25, 2006 20:43:33 GMT -5
Monty Brown chose not to resign with TNA & is out of contract in October so expect to feel the POUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNCE in WWE soon period.
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Post by smokey1980 on Jul 25, 2006 20:55:25 GMT -5
I agree that Brown would be good in WWE. He's obviously got the look and the size and the type of wrestling style that WWE likes. I'm not sure how well the pounce would work in the bigger, four sided WWE ring, though. He'd probably have to start using that as a set up move for some type of slam or powerbomb. Also, if he does go to WWE, expect them to play up his football experience big time, and pretend that he's never been in another fed (as they ignore the existence of TNA, and I'm not saying that's a bad strategy at this point)
Abyss would do okay in WWECW in hardcore type matches. He would no longer get to play the monster role, as he would look alot less imposing next to the generally larger WWE guys.
Other than that...I really cant think of anyone. Killings already was in the E, and it didn't work out. Any X division guy would be buried. Joe would be given a retarded sterotypical Samoan gimmick or a comedy role.
All this being said, as interesting as it would be to see Monty Brown in WWE, I want TNA to keep all their guys.
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Post by elassowipo on Jul 25, 2006 20:57:02 GMT -5
How about none of them?
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Post by Rick Mad on Jul 25, 2006 20:59:30 GMT -5
although it would be cool to see petey williams or chris sabin in WWE I would really worry about their size--they can look small even next to other cruisers. I dont know their exact heights, but they'd probably be taller than Smackdown's most recent ex World Champ. |
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Post by captainfancy on Jul 25, 2006 21:12:03 GMT -5
When you're talking about "TNA homegrown talent", there's nobody besides Monty and Abyss.
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Post by Sajoa Moe on Jul 25, 2006 21:24:16 GMT -5
The reason Monty would be a good candidate is because he's grown a bit stale in TNA. His heel turn hurt his momentum badly, and he's not as interesting as he used to be.
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Post by thezombie on Jul 25, 2006 21:26:06 GMT -5
I think Monty Brown is aight.
His promos are so stupid there entertaining.
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Post by Son of Abyss on Jul 25, 2006 21:36:43 GMT -5
By the time guys get to TNA they have considerable indy experience--ROH, Japan, etc. So it would be hard to point to any as "homegrown" when TNA basically is a TV studio in Orlando that tapes twice a month. If Joe ever goes to WWE, TNA will have been the fed that introduced him to a national audience. Just because Dixie Carter didn't squeeze a guy out of her womb doesn't mean that a TNA guy isn't a homegrown talent. The experience and exposure a wrestler gains in ROH, the indies, or Japan (while valuable) doesn't make them a star. The thing I'm talking about when I say homegrown is they got there first AMERICAN national exposure in this company. Anyone who wasn't a known face in WWE, ECW, or WCW would count for the purposes of this discussion. Heck even Killings would apply since nobody remembers K-Kwik, nor do they want to. ;D |
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