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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on Apr 1, 2023 12:03:51 GMT -5
According to various reports from PW Insider, Meltzer, and Fightful, Drew has less than a year left on his contract and the sides aren't close to a new deal money wise. They still have plenty of time to work on a new deal though so it's not as if he will be a free agent but there's always a reason it's coming out. Fightful also noted that Drew isn't the only deal coming up as a lot of people had deals made in 2019 in light of AEW starting and got a ton of money as a result that will now be up in 2024.
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Apr 1, 2023 12:09:34 GMT -5
With how much of late Drew's been putting in work despite seemingly constantly being sick or injured, I can see why there'd be some trepidation with him but I've also got to think you should just give the dude whatever he wants.
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Post by Main Event Mark on Apr 1, 2023 12:13:30 GMT -5
Gulak deserves a raise. Give it to him.
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Post by Fade is a CodyCryBaby on Apr 1, 2023 12:28:25 GMT -5
I swear there was a thread here a year or two ago about the possibility of Drew leaving..Anyway: Good. Same thing when the roles are reversed, he’s going to get paid and get the best deal he wants, regardless of promotion. What do I think happens..? Who knows what he prioritizes (money, role, etc..) think there’s a likely shot he leaves.
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Post by Gerard Gerard on Apr 1, 2023 12:31:41 GMT -5
The existence of two monied promotions, however vast the differential, is about to bear fruit in the next year or so. I dare say the women and men in both companies are going to be getting paid better than they ever have.
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Post by asuka007 on Apr 1, 2023 12:39:41 GMT -5
Drew has been a workhorse for a long time. He’s earned the best deal he can get.
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Post by msc on Apr 1, 2023 12:57:14 GMT -5
My view - give him the bank.
With AEW/WWE almost certainly going to both be interested in someone like him, I suspect he will get the bank.
Still pissed off by Clash at the Castle.
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Post by polarbearpete on Apr 1, 2023 13:35:30 GMT -5
I think his next contract would put him into WWE legend status and he has another main event run in him so hopefully he re-signs.
He could be a great addition for AEW too if they use him in the main event scene.
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Post by Citizen Snips Has Left on Apr 1, 2023 13:53:35 GMT -5
He’s 37 so I’d imagine he’s at least thought about when he’s going to start winding down and that probably means he’s looking for a good deal of money with this contract.
And again, think what you will of these wrestling wars and the endless arguments they cause, but this is why there needs to be at least 2 big shows around. The workers can move around and get what they’re worth.
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Post by poodoojenkins on Apr 1, 2023 13:58:46 GMT -5
I might be the only person who feels this way, but Drew McIntyre is the among the most meh people in wrestling right now.
Like, his size is good and all, but beyond that, he's just...there. I've never seen him have a great match, or cut a great promo, or just generally be anything more than exceptionally average at anything related to pro wrestling.
I'd let him go and see if he can find a personality. They did it once already, but it didn't take.
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Post by HMARK Center on Apr 1, 2023 14:02:39 GMT -5
Drew Carey earned that Hall of Fame spot, underpaying him now would be insulting.
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on Apr 1, 2023 14:21:21 GMT -5
I will say that trying to negotiate a massive contract in the midst of a sale is probably going to be difficult. WWE is rich but they aren't just going to spend an infinite amount of money to sign everyone in the world.
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Post by BRV on Apr 1, 2023 14:21:35 GMT -5
Drew McIntyre from an on-screen standpoint might have taken a step back since his loss at Clash at the Castle, but he hasn’t lost a step in the ring. He’s still a tremendously reliable hand capable of working well with any opponent, and he still deserves a ton of credit for the way he helped carry WWE during the pandemic.
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Post by ThankGodForSidJustice on Apr 1, 2023 14:40:34 GMT -5
When I saw the title of this thread I got scared that Drew had cancer and has only a year to live. Then I saw the Not Close on Money part.
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Post by 1 Free Moon-Down with Burger on Apr 1, 2023 14:46:58 GMT -5
Like, I get why they’d want to keep him but dudes been a big bowl of nothing for awhile now. Going from either bland to actively annoying.
Maybe a change of scenery is what he needs
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Post by welshpenguin on Apr 1, 2023 14:51:21 GMT -5
I don’t think he’s going anywhere but I could be wrong. He’s not my favourite guy but he’s talented & the crowd likes him.
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Post by polarbearpete on Apr 1, 2023 14:54:05 GMT -5
I might be the only person who feels this way, but Drew McIntyre is the among the most meh people in wrestling right now. Like, his size is good and all, but beyond that, he's just...there. I've never seen him have a great match, or cut a great promo, or just generally be anything more than exceptionally average at anything related to pro wrestling. I'd let him go and see if he can find a personality. They did it once already, but it didn't take. Some of his 4-star matches in the last 2 years: Jan 2023, Nov 2022 & June 2022: McIntyre & Sheamus vs. Usos Clash: McIntyre vs. Reigns July 2022 SD: McIntyre vs. Sheamus Backlash: Bloodline vs. Drew and RKBro Crown Jewel 2021: Drew vs. Big E Aug 2021 Raw: Drew vs. Priest vs. Sheamus June 2021 Raw: Drew vs. Styles vs. Riddle June 2021 Raw: Drew vs. Riddle HIAC 2021: Drew vs. Lashley May 2021 Raw: Drew vs. Kofi March 2021 Raw: vs. Sheamus Fastlane 2021: vs. Sheamus Etc. then he also had a bunch of great matches during his 2020 reign. |
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Post by häšhtå.gdālėÿ on Apr 1, 2023 15:01:36 GMT -5
Through no fault of his own, I totally lost all interest in him after Clash. Would still be a pretty big loss though
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Post by XIII on Apr 1, 2023 15:05:22 GMT -5
I’m not a huge fan of the dude, but I do think that he’s a solid piece of stability for the uppercard/main event scene.
I figure that he’ll get a good deal either in WWE or AEW though so he’s sitting pretty either way.
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Post by Red Mage Riot on Apr 1, 2023 15:08:05 GMT -5
I might be the only person who feels this way, but Drew McIntyre is the among the most meh people in wrestling right now. Like, his size is good and all, but beyond that, he's just...there. I've never seen him have a great match, or cut a great promo, or just generally be anything more than exceptionally average at anything related to pro wrestling. I'd let him go and see if he can find a personality. They did it once already, but it didn't take. Nope, I'm right there with you. Drew McIntyre is a guy who, on paper, has everything, when he's in the actual 3D world, he's just flat. I don't understand the infatuation with the guy. |
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