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Post by TK The Friendly Robot on Nov 14, 2013 11:47:06 GMT -5
Hmmm...with Edwards and Richards seemingly having interest coming from the WWE I don't see them coming on board however Strong is a guy who I think would be in the WWE by now if they were interested in him in the slightest so I think he's likely to come on board with the right offer.
Thoughts?
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Post by Banecat on Nov 14, 2013 11:48:53 GMT -5
I wonder why they'd want Roderick Strong? He's already a TNA alumni and couldn't manage to get over in his time in TNA.
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Post by TK The Friendly Robot on Nov 14, 2013 11:53:31 GMT -5
I wonder why they'd want Roderick Strong? He's already a TNA alumni and couldn't manage to get over in his time in TNA. I thought that and is is slightly illogical when put like that which makes me think that they probably have plans for him ready to go, especially if it's because Lagana wants them on board. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2013 11:58:57 GMT -5
If the E really wanted any of these guys they'd have been there a long time ago.
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Post by TK The Friendly Robot on Nov 14, 2013 12:01:18 GMT -5
If the E really wanted any of these guys they'd have been there a long time ago. I guess you're right, which means that there is a strong chance that all three of them could be heading to TNA soon. I just don't really know where they would fit in right now with TNA being the way it is. In my opinion they need some really talented characters not just some really talented wrestlers. I'm not sure if Richards, Edwards and Strong are the right guys for that job. |
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Post by HMARK Center on Nov 14, 2013 12:06:14 GMT -5
Honestly, it's the right way to go; you can nitpick if these are the right guys to sign, but TNA needs youth...and I don't mean guys in their early 20's, I mean the infamous "TV youth" we always heard about when discussing WCW, i.e. the way DDP was basically around Hogan's age, but seemed younger because he hadn't been around nearly as long. Rebuilding the brand means rebuilding a distinct identity.
Strong honestly had a place in TNA before, but that misadventure that got both he and Aries fired cut him off, and only Aries came back from that. If Aries were still heel I'd love for them to bring Strong in as his enforcer, but the guy's got enough in-ring talent that they can make him work.
I'm a bit "meh" on the American Wolves, but can't hurt to search for legitimate tag teams.
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Post by comahan on Nov 14, 2013 12:06:50 GMT -5
Bad Influence vs Dojo Bros, make it happen!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2013 12:06:52 GMT -5
If the E really wanted any of these guys they'd have been there a long time ago. I guess you're right, which means that there is a strong chance that all three of them could be heading to TNA soon. I just don't really know where they would fit in right now with TNA being the way it is. In my opinion they need some really talented characters not just some really talented wrestlers. I'm not sure if Richards, Edwards and Strong are the right guys for that job. I definitely agree that the last thing that TNA needs is more boring workrate types. |
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Post by kingoftheindies on Nov 14, 2013 12:23:35 GMT -5
Honestly, it's the right way to go; you can nitpick if these are the right guys to sign, but TNA needs youth...and I don't mean guys in their early 20's, I mean the infamous "TV youth" we always heard about when discussing WCW, i.e. the way DDP was basically around Hogan's age, but seemed younger because he hadn't been around nearly as long. Rebuilding the brand means rebuilding a distinct identity. Strong honestly had a place in TNA before, but that misadventure that got both he and Aries fired cut him off, and only Aries came back from that. If Aries were still heel I'd love for them to bring Strong in as his enforcer, but the guy's got enough in-ring talent that they can make him work. I'm a bit "meh" on the American Wolves, but can't hurt to search for legitimate tag teams. Yep TNA was going for the Generation Next push with them and Shelley. I dunno if I'd rather see the Dojo Bros or the American Wolves as a team, but either way I think Eddie is being brought in as part of a tag team if they take the offer. Strong has become a bit more entertaining since his frat boy phase in ROH, and there really isn't much left for him to do on the indies. More I think about it, I think you have the Dojo Bros vs Bro Mans (Bro off) and Davey chase Sabin |
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Post by TK The Friendly Robot on Nov 14, 2013 12:36:15 GMT -5
Honestly, it's the right way to go; you can nitpick if these are the right guys to sign, but TNA needs youth...and I don't mean guys in their early 20's, I mean the infamous "TV youth" we always heard about when discussing WCW, i.e. the way DDP was basically around Hogan's age, but seemed younger because he hadn't been around nearly as long. Rebuilding the brand means rebuilding a distinct identity. Strong honestly had a place in TNA before, but that misadventure that got both he and Aries fired cut him off, and only Aries came back from that. If Aries were still heel I'd love for them to bring Strong in as his enforcer, but the guy's got enough in-ring talent that they can make him work. I'm a bit "meh" on the American Wolves, but can't hurt to search for legitimate tag teams. Yep TNA was going for the Generation Next push with them and Shelley. I dunno if I'd rather see the Dojo Bros or the American Wolves as a team, but either way I think Eddie is being brought in as part of a tag team if they take the offer. Strong has become a bit more entertaining since his frat boy phase in ROH, and there really isn't much left for him to do on the indies. More I think about it, I think you have the Dojo Bros vs Bro Mans (Bro off) and Davey chase Sabin I'm not sure about who you've got them feuding with but I have to say that I far prefer the idea of The Dojo Bros as the team and Davey on his own than having The Wolves as a team and having Strong out on his own. I never even thought about that as an option but I just knew that I didn't really want the alternative so yeah, I'd have the Dojo Bros feuding with Bad Influence and Richards coming in and going after Joe. |
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Post by playa on Nov 14, 2013 13:21:05 GMT -5
Three guys who couldn't muster up enough charisma to fill up a Dixie cup combined.
Roderick would be a good hand, and the Wolves could provide a little substance to the tag division. Can't say I see any of these signings as being significant though. More a case of strengthening the undercard than anything else.
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Post by SOR on Nov 14, 2013 13:26:09 GMT -5
I think this is a bad idea.
The expense of these guys who would be making decent money on the indies would be high yet they are unproven on the national scene. Plus, it's 3 more guys who don't stand out.
If TNA honestly wants ROH guys. Take Adam Cole who would get over with the girls due to looks. Homicide who is proven at national level and could reform LAX and Jay Lethal to return in any type of capacity.
All three stand out and are different to what TNA currently has going on. Plus, Lethal is really charismatic and would be a great long term X-Division Champion.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2013 14:05:32 GMT -5
This is a good move if it happens. TNA needs more talent especially after the budget purge this year, so if they can get new faces (or old faces who haven't been on TV for a while) it would really help their programming. Try to sign as many Indy stars as they can.
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Post by Djm Doesn't Find You Funny on Nov 14, 2013 14:05:48 GMT -5
Of all of the people on the ROH roster to sign, the 3 that personify all of the things people love to use to disparage Ring of Honor & the indies.
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Post by comahan on Nov 14, 2013 14:56:16 GMT -5
I've warmed up to Eddie and Roddy a lot in the last year or so. I used to groan any time those 3 guys were mentioned, but the Dojo Bros have caused me to do a complete 180 on those 2. Love that team.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2013 15:09:35 GMT -5
I'v seen these guys in PWG shows and they were the LEAST interesting thing about them.
I dunno, maybe they'll really prove us all wrong, but I just don't see a lot of personality in them. Like, if you had to describe them to somebody who didn't know them before and only had a basic understanding of pro-wrestling - it would be pretty tough.
But, I'm not above them getting a chance to shine. I wouldn't mind seeing guys like Ricochet or Chuck Taylor have a real shot at being on TV in TNA. I think they could put some great stuff together - and not just matches, actual fueds and promos that would be fun.
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Post by Urethra Franklin on Nov 14, 2013 15:20:52 GMT -5
I'm not sure where the idea that Davey Richards has no charisma came from. He's not the best mic worker, but man, he plays the douchebag heel so well and his in-ring crowd interaction is off-the-charts good.
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Post by AdamAFL was sooooo wrong on Nov 14, 2013 16:06:23 GMT -5
If I was them I would sign Roddy and Eddie and use them as the Dojo Bros in the tag division - they'd be a good foil for Bad Influence in my opinion. Plus you could use both in the X-Division if necessary.
I wouldn't bother signing Davey.
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Post by kidtamagotchi on Nov 14, 2013 16:30:58 GMT -5
Who's to say these three guys can't portray characters with personalities? I'd give them a chance. I hope this rumor is true!
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Post by Shy Guy on Nov 14, 2013 16:42:43 GMT -5
if they want to bring in "new faces", then don't hire three guys that look alike
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