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Post by SOR on Jun 27, 2013 10:59:47 GMT -5
You're starting from scratch. From all the free agents in wrestling today who do you choose to be your first signing?
For me personally I go with John Hennigan. Good worker, good look, marketable. Just needs someone to give him a shot on top to become a real top star I think.
Who would you guys choose?
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Post by KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!! on Jun 27, 2013 11:07:35 GMT -5
John Hennigan is probably the best answer. Also, MVP could be a good possibility.
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Post by The Masked Heel WAS WRONG on Jun 27, 2013 11:24:38 GMT -5
JoMo
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Post by A Platypus Rave on Jun 27, 2013 11:25:42 GMT -5
Juan Cena or Mr. America.
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Post by TK The Friendly Robot on Jun 27, 2013 11:26:44 GMT -5
Yeah John Morrison, it's a no brainer.
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Post by cherry coloured funk on Jun 27, 2013 20:49:33 GMT -5
If I could motivate Carlito, I'd go with him.
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Post by Starshine on Jun 27, 2013 21:03:17 GMT -5
The first guy I'd book is the guy I'd want to build my fed around for at least the first year. I'd want to offer something very different from either TNA and WWE, so I might focus more on smaller, quicker guys, sort of like TNAs X Division.
So with that said, the first guy I'd want would be Ricochet.
My second booking would be a more widely known guy who I could use to help establish my top guy more, like say maybe Steen. But I'd probably save money and stay away from former WWE guys for the most part in the early years at least.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2013 21:12:04 GMT -5
I would acknowledge up front that I'm never going to compete with WWE and try to put on a different type of product than they do. In the interests of telling an even more densely layered, comic book inspired wrestling show (sort of a chikara with less comedy) I'd go for Kaleb Conley to book as my laid back, regular guy hero who ends up way in over his head against the forces of darkness. He'd be a central character in that role, with some aging veteran managing him and preaching about how great wrestling can be when it's done right.
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Post by Chairman of the Board on Jun 27, 2013 21:38:43 GMT -5
I would acknowledge up front that I'm never going to compete with WWE and try to put on a different type of product than they do. In the interests of telling an even more densely layered, comic book inspired wrestling show (sort of a chikara with less comedy) I'd go for Kaleb Conley to book as my laid back, regular guy hero who ends up way in over his head against the forces of darkness. He'd be a central character in that role, with some aging veteran managing him and preaching about how great wrestling can be when it's done right. Kaleb Conely....good choice. |
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Post by Crusty Ruffles on Jun 27, 2013 21:53:30 GMT -5
Jimmy Jacobs.
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Post by Reflecto on Jun 27, 2013 23:30:29 GMT -5
I'd go with Jay Lethal.
-Effective if I want to run more comedy or a more serious promotion,
-Recognizable from TV
-Had the potential to be a World Champion on TV, but never got the chance to go that far...
-...but at the same time, won't command the same price guys like JoMo/MVP would for the same benefits said.
All things considered, he'd be a better, more cost-effective choice- allowing me more chances to take the money I'd use for a JoMo/MVP and use it for a few more lesser names to build around Lethal, plus more on production/advertising to make sure the show looks great out of the gate.
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Post by lildude8218 on Jun 27, 2013 23:32:35 GMT -5
free balloons for the kids
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Post by Djm Doesn't Find You Funny on Jun 27, 2013 23:43:57 GMT -5
MVP.
Also, Kelly Kelly. Because I'd want to make money.
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Post by Brooklynpunk97 on Jun 27, 2013 23:57:02 GMT -5
Can I snag Batista? Probably not.
Colt Cabana. Dude is marketable and fun. Great people person and can do all the "Make a Wish" stuff. Got a good build and look and can turn a crowd.
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Post by arrx on Jun 28, 2013 1:39:16 GMT -5
The Big Boss Man or King Slender.
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Post by The Spelunker! on Jun 28, 2013 3:22:05 GMT -5
First signing in general? Jimmy Hart. The man is a shilling machine, and still a name anywhere in the country.
Wrestlerwise, I'd probably go with Brian Cage. He's under 30, has a great look, can go in the ring, and would be pretty easy to build a promotion around.
I think my first top 5 picks nowadays would look like this:
Brian Cage (Top guy in the company)
Colt Cabana (Number two face, friendly rivalry with Cage)
The Young Bucks (Top tag team, young, dynamic)
Kevin Steen (Top Heel)
Frightmare (masks are great merch, young, talented performer with a big upside)
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Post by TK The Friendly Robot on Jun 28, 2013 4:09:02 GMT -5
I was choosing from a "money is no issue" standpoint, in that case here is my top five:
Jay Lethal (Top Face)
Kevin Steen (Top Heel)
Unbreakable F'n Machines (Top Face Tag Team)
The Young Bucks (Top Heel Tag Team)
Jigsaw (Marketable Masked Man)
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Post by Package Piledriver on Jun 28, 2013 4:33:29 GMT -5
Jay Lethal-top face
Kevin steen-top heel-first champion
hmm and kyle o'reilly as either number 2 face or heel
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Post by ratetankmark on Jun 28, 2013 5:35:15 GMT -5
Akira Tozawa -Top Heel Champion-
Gregory Iron -Top Face-
Rocky Romero and Alex Koslov -Tag Team Champs-
Madison Eagles -Heel Women's Champ-
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Post by Can you afford to pay me, Gah on Jun 28, 2013 10:58:21 GMT -5
1. John Morrison: Still in his prime. Very talented in the ring, as the look, and marketable. Plus WWE fans know him.
2. Alex Shelley: Another guy who is crazy talented and can talk. Also has the star look.
3. Young Bucks: One of the best Tag Teams out there. Make great heels.
4. Jay Lethal: The guy can do it all. Plus again fans are familiar with the name. Again still young.
5. Colt Cabana: I agree he's a great talent is could be that PR guy for the company as for as Make a fish kind of stuff.
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