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Post by Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story on Feb 17, 2023 12:01:50 GMT -5
I have to assume Kenny stays with AEW if there's any legitimate chance he's a free agent, but if WWE somehow pulled Kenny Omega and Jay White within a few months of each other, that's a huge, huge boost to the roster.
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Post by Final Countdown Jones on Feb 17, 2023 12:04:41 GMT -5
When this popped up on Reddit, somebody pointed out Francis Ngannou. I know that's crazy, but that'd be a big name to bring in from combat sports to try and train to wrestle. That, or Sasha's not as locked down with NJPW as we think and she may show up again. ORRR this is all just a diversion and Switchblade shows up after Mania. Damn yeah you know what Ngannou could actually be the name. Ibushi is I'd say in a similar space to Jay White in terms of value to WWE, so if there's bigger and major free agent considerations it's probably going to be outside of wrestling in general. That's a solid call.
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Post by YAKMAN is ICHIBAN on Feb 17, 2023 12:07:31 GMT -5
When this popped up on Reddit, somebody pointed out Francis Ngannou. I know that's crazy, but that'd be a big name to bring in from combat sports to try and train to wrestle. That, or Sasha's not as locked down with NJPW as we think and she may show up again. ORRR this is all just a diversion and Switchblade shows up after Mania. Damn yeah you know what Ngannou could actually be the name. Ibushi is I'd say in a similar space to Jay White in terms of value to WWE, so if there's bigger and major free agent considerations it's probably going to be outside of wrestling in general. That's a solid call. I have to think Jay White is a solid step up from Ibushi in terms of longterm upside - better English language promo, smaller bump card, only 30 years old
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Post by Bo Rida on Feb 17, 2023 12:21:41 GMT -5
I saw that Uncle Howdy clip, had to cover his face for some reason, likes leaping off things, random fireworks going off...
Kota Ibushi is Uncle Howdy.
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Post by Fade on Feb 17, 2023 12:27:38 GMT -5
Damn yeah you know what Ngannou could actually be the name. Ibushi is I'd say in a similar space to Jay White in terms of value to WWE, so if there's bigger and major free agent considerations it's probably going to be outside of wrestling in general. That's a solid call. I have to think Jay White is a solid step up from Ibushi in terms of longterm upside - better English language promo, smaller bump card, only 30 years old A million times this. I love dudes that are out for their neck as much as the next guy, but dude hasn’t even had his first match since being back right?? You’d think a company would want to see what dudes current ring-shape is before offering him his wishes desires.
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Post by Final Countdown Jones on Feb 17, 2023 12:42:05 GMT -5
Damn yeah you know what Ngannou could actually be the name. Ibushi is I'd say in a similar space to Jay White in terms of value to WWE, so if there's bigger and major free agent considerations it's probably going to be outside of wrestling in general. That's a solid call. I have to think Jay White is a solid step up from Ibushi in terms of longterm upside - better English language promo, smaller bump card, only 30 years old Yeah, there's definitely an argument there. But Triple H also made a move for Ibushi with the CWC early on and clearly the whole thing would have been made for him had he agreed to sign. I think however you split the difference between the two of them, if someone is notably over that spot, it feels liek it's got to be someone from outside of wrestling.
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Post by Chiral on Feb 17, 2023 12:45:04 GMT -5
I suddenly picture them treating Jake Paul as a major free agent that they need to lock down for their multi year Paul Bros. epic storyline
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Post by YAKMAN is ICHIBAN on Feb 17, 2023 12:46:09 GMT -5
I have to think Jay White is a solid step up from Ibushi in terms of longterm upside - better English language promo, smaller bump card, only 30 years old Yeah, there's definitely an argument there. But Triple H also made a move for Ibushi with the CWC early on and clearly the whole thing would have been made for him had he agreed to sign. I think however you split the difference between the two of them, if someone is notably over that spot, it feels liek it's got to be someone from outside of wrestling. I couldn't remember what year that was so I looked it up, and apparently that was 7 years ago I'll add that to the "I feel old" pile
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Post by Killah Ray on Feb 17, 2023 12:48:02 GMT -5
HHH frothing at the tongue to get Kenny and do his own bullet club civil war with he and AJ. A.J Styles and GALLOWS AND ANDERSON VERSUS Kenny Omega and GALLOWS AND ANDERSON Kenny vs AJ loser gets Gallows and Anderson…spoiler match ends in a double count out.
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Post by Fade on Feb 17, 2023 12:50:17 GMT -5
A.J Styles and GALLOWS AND ANDERSON VERSUS Kenny Omega and GALLOWS AND ANDERSON Kenny vs AJ loser gets Gallows and Anderson…spoiler match ends in a double count out. It’s kind of admirable how much a Bullet Club Henchmen Sluts they are.
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Post by jm on Feb 17, 2023 12:56:26 GMT -5
If Omega were to go to WWE; it would be incredible irony to see the WWE stans across Twitter/Reddit who have hated Omega for years, all of a sudden turn around and proclaim Omega as the greatest wrestler ever simply because he's now in WWE.
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Post by Gremlin on Feb 17, 2023 12:57:05 GMT -5
What's Ken Dahl doing in the Vincepact Zone!? OH MY!
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Post by polarbearpete on Feb 17, 2023 12:58:50 GMT -5
It’s almost definitely Omega. I alluded to these rumblings in the AEW Contracts thread a few days back.
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Post by Killah Ray on Feb 17, 2023 13:06:20 GMT -5
IF it is indeed Kenny (I have huge f***ing doubts he’d ever want to leave the Dub) why wouldn’t you go hard after both? With Jay’s age he’s a potential stall worth of the upper card for a decade…
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Post by Chiral on Feb 17, 2023 13:12:23 GMT -5
The major free agent is me, actually.
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Post by Fade on Feb 17, 2023 13:16:11 GMT -5
If Omega were to go to WWE; it would be incredible irony to see the WWE stans across Twitter/Reddit who have hated Omega for years, all of a sudden turn around and proclaim Omega as the greatest wrestler ever simply because he's now in WWE. ..some did that with Cody :X
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Post by salz4life on Feb 17, 2023 13:18:05 GMT -5
I suddenly picture them treating Jake Paul as a major free agent that they need to lock down for their multi year Paul Bros. epic storyline Kill me now...
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Post by salz4life on Feb 17, 2023 13:18:51 GMT -5
I really want to see Kenny have a run in WWE. The Young Bucks I could take or leave... but Kenny? Absolutely... even if for only a year or so.
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Post by Killah Ray on Feb 17, 2023 13:24:47 GMT -5
If Omega were to go to WWE; it would be incredible irony to see the WWE stans across Twitter/Reddit who have hated Omega for years, all of a sudden turn around and proclaim Omega as the greatest wrestler ever simply because he's now in WWE. ..some did that with Cody :X Yup and it’s kinda hilarious to me. It’s awfully ironic that Cody might’ve been the best signing of either company since the inception of this war.
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Post by koreycaskets on Feb 17, 2023 13:38:52 GMT -5
Hopefully it's Ryback
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