mrbananagrabber
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Post by mrbananagrabber on Feb 4, 2016 5:24:22 GMT -5
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Feb 4, 2016 5:26:14 GMT -5
I've seen this story enough times over the year to know that it's firmly in "I'll believe it when I see it" territory now.
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Post by Hit Girl on Feb 4, 2016 5:28:42 GMT -5
Whenever they are stuck for ideas on how to book Big Show Push #470, it'll happen. |
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Post by mrbananagrabber on Feb 4, 2016 5:36:12 GMT -5
I've seen this story enough times over the year to know that it's firmly in "I'll believe it when I see it" territory now. Yeah it's a common story, but I think with the Network and the positive vibes for NXT could see this become a reality more than ever now. |
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Post by ________ has left the building on Feb 4, 2016 7:44:26 GMT -5
Problem with this story every time that it comes up is most of the wrestlers don't want to be called cruiserweights, light heavyweights, junior heavyweights, etc. Nor do they want the stigma attached to it. Rey Mysterio knew his chance to move up the card in WWE and make big money was not going to happen as long he was branded one of the flippy midgets. So he left the division and went on to bigger things. Which inspired others to follow his step. Finn didn't leave New Japan just to get stuck as a junior again. A lot of people who do meet the requirements won't like the downgrade.
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Post by Hit Girl on Feb 4, 2016 8:06:42 GMT -5
They don't really have many "heavyweights" anymore. Most of the guys who will form the future of the company are lean and light, like Rollins, Ambrose, Balor, etc....Even guys like Roman Reigns are not THAT much bigger, and a guy like Brock is only part time, but is quite quick and agile for a big guy.
The days of the giant monster that Vince orgasms over are pretty much gone. The Local Men are really the last of that ilk, and newer guys like Strowman haven't made a dent. Fans just don't give a shit. The expectation these days is on greater athleticism, and to do that, you need to be smaller. I suppose Kevin Owens is an exception, but he can't help it, he's just always hungry.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2016 8:11:36 GMT -5
That's been something that's been thrown around for years.
Personally... I hate the idea of shuffling off the Cruiserweights to do their own thing or having weight classes. It just comes off like, "These guys aren't big enough or good enough to go for the real belts," and no matter what they always end up booking them that way eventually. Plus it just cuts down on match variety.
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Post by KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!! on Feb 4, 2016 8:44:27 GMT -5
I've seen this story enough times over the year to know that it's firmly in "I'll believe it when I see it" territory now. Well, Sid did show up on Raw and we got a New Nation (sort of). Still waiting on that Kane in new green DX gear though. |
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Post by The Kevstaaa on Feb 4, 2016 8:53:47 GMT -5
Problem with this story every time that it comes up is most of the wrestlers don't want to be called cruiserweights, light heavyweights, junior heavyweights, etc. Nor do they want the stigma attached to it. Rey Mysterio knew his chance to move up the card in WWE and make big money was not going to happen as long he was branded one of the flippy midgets. So he left the division and went on to bigger things. Which inspired others to follow his step. Finn didn't leave New Japan just to get stuck as a junior again. A lot of people who do meet the requirements won't like the downgrade. This. I'm against the idea of segregating the weight classes. |
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Post by CATCH_US IS the Conversation on Feb 4, 2016 8:57:15 GMT -5
That's been something that's been thrown around for years. Personally... I hate the idea of shuffling off the Cruiserweights to do their own thing or having weight classes. It just comes off like, "These guys aren't big enough or good enough to go for the real belts," and no matter what they always end up booking them that way eventually. Plus it just cuts down on match variety. The way I see it, the cream rises to the top. This isn't gonna affect the Finn Balors, etc. of the roster. Anyone worth their salt will make it to higher levels either way. And if they don't have big name potential, at least they have something to do other than being fodder for the monster of the month. |
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Post by Abdullah on Feb 4, 2016 9:00:06 GMT -5
Thought this could be related. I wonder if Triple H will keep pursuing LU or if it was a halfhearted effort.
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Post by Rolent Tex on Feb 4, 2016 9:10:31 GMT -5
But will Hornswoggle bring the title out of retirement? Suckas gotsta know!
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Post by Session Moth is over on Feb 4, 2016 9:29:15 GMT -5
I know I'm probably in the minority but I have no interest in a Cruiserweight division.
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Post by KofiMania on Feb 4, 2016 9:35:49 GMT -5
If you read the article, it's not a cruiserweight division with guys already under the WWE banner, it's a Network-exclusive mini-series tournament using independent wrestlers that aren't signed to WWE (with the chance of them getting signed if they impress).
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Post by edgehead on Feb 4, 2016 9:40:55 GMT -5
If you read the article, it's not a cruiserweight division with guys already under the WWE banner, it's a Network-exclusive mini-series tournament using independent wrestlers that aren't signed to WWE (with the chance of them getting signed if they impress). Stop making me read articles about things I just want to form my own blind assumptions about. |
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Post by TWERKIN' MAGGLE on Feb 4, 2016 9:42:49 GMT -5
Not interested.
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Feb 4, 2016 9:44:59 GMT -5
If you read the article, it's not a cruiserweight division with guys already under the WWE banner, it's a Network-exclusive mini-series tournament using independent wrestlers that aren't signed to WWE (with the chance of them getting signed if they impress). Sounds kind of like Best Of The Super Juniors to me. I'd be down for it if it happens. (And I have to wonder if it'd also be a vehicle to establish one of their NXT talents as a credible threat for the future, like a La Sombra or a Rich Swann) |
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Post by The Dark Order Inferno on Feb 4, 2016 9:50:07 GMT -5
I don't believe that a) Vince will ever fully support a smaller guy division and b) that the WWE ring setup is safe enough to have a pure cruiserweight show, the ring size and ropes just don't work that well for high fliers.
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Post by YAKMAN is ICHIBAN on Feb 4, 2016 9:50:49 GMT -5
If you read the article, it's not a cruiserweight division with guys already under the WWE banner, it's a Network-exclusive mini-series tournament using independent wrestlers that aren't signed to WWE (with the chance of them getting signed if they impress). Sounds kind of like Best Of The Super Juniors to me. I'd be down for it if it happens. (And I have to wonder if it'd also be a vehicle to establish one of their NXT talents as a credible threat for the future, like a La Sombra or a Rich Swann) That's exactly what it sounds like and I LOVE the idea of it. I love tournaments....need more tournaments. Company wide month long round robin? BRING IT ON! |
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Post by A Platypus Rave on Feb 4, 2016 11:40:30 GMT -5
I've seen this story enough times over the year to know that it's firmly in "I'll believe it when I see it" territory now. It's become a bit of a yearly tradition now hasn't it? |
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