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Post by Feyrhausen on Apr 8, 2023 9:34:38 GMT -5
If they let him walk, it'd in some ways be foolish, but they also should probably be realistic with him on if they think he's got another shot on top. If he doesn't, and Drew isn't cool with lingering in the midcard, then it might be wise for both parties to part on good terms. Drew's 37, so he's not a spring chicken, but he's also not THAT old, either. AEW's the obvious possibility, though part of me could also see him stroll into NJPW. Would be kind of fun to see him kick Ospreay's ass and take United Empire from him. Problem with the midcard is Vince "I dont care about/remember the midcard exists) is back.
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Post by Jindrak Mark on Apr 8, 2023 10:41:20 GMT -5
I'd probably bet on him re-signing but I'd expect a lot of this in the coming years. You already saw it with Orton/KO/Sami all making little teases before re-signing and recently with FTR and there have even been Omega/Bucks stories about not being 100% sure where they will be for their next contract. It only benefits the wrestlers to keep all options open and have these billionares battling over you to end up with the best possible deal.
Jon Moxley is one of the only people I recall intentionally lowering their bargaining power by saying 100% I'm going nowhere. Dude clearly is happy to have less drama/rumors surrounding him even if means he could have eeked out a little more money by playing the game lol
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Post by asuka007 on Apr 8, 2023 11:01:22 GMT -5
Drew had bad luck in that his big main event run happened at the time when there were no fans.
And by the time they returned, WWE has short it started dropping him down the card.
And this never ending Roman run means that the entire ME scene is stuck in limbo now.
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Post by Chuck Conry on Apr 8, 2023 16:09:42 GMT -5
Drew deserves more than he's gotten recently. Unfortunately he got his big run at a bad time and right when the crowd was back they had him lose to Lashley.
BTW what happened to his sword? Has he had that in a bit? I liked that part of the gimmick.
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Post by Fade on Apr 8, 2023 18:33:51 GMT -5
I kind of hope he does jump. Can’t blame him if he stays, security, the money etc..but it’s clear the direction they’ll go with him if he stays. He’ll be a “Kane”. Uppercarder hoss that’s not really-really main event. If he jumped to AEW or wherever he could rebuild himself. Kind of like before.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Apr 8, 2023 19:28:28 GMT -5
It'd be insane if his contract expires and he's able to just walk in to Wembley for AEW for their biggest show to date, it lines up so insanely that it'd be baffling if WWE doesn't re-land him But I agree on the sentiment of Clash at the Castle, like imagine telling that man to sing "Sweet Caroline" after losing in front of your people? Like imagine doing that and the end result is also you just never getting to that level again. Granted he did some good stuff with Sheamus and GUNTHER, but the ceiling was hit... and maybe Drew knows that right now in WWE he's just peaked and wants to do something else... and that very much would be something else if he's out of there by August. His contract runs until the end of the year The way they're talking about "This'll be resolved soon one way or the other" makes me think he might ask for a release and not wait for this to run out if it's possible.
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Post by King Devitt and the Woke Mob on Apr 8, 2023 19:51:05 GMT -5
At the very least I'm glad the guy knows his worth and isn't budging. So good on him for that.
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Post by Eunös ✈ on Apr 10, 2023 10:11:38 GMT -5
Drew over in Japan could be something truly Special.
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Post by kingoftheindies on Apr 10, 2023 11:03:20 GMT -5
Hasn't Drew had some fair significant back issues in recent years too? Like bad enough they didn't know if He'd make Mania last year and also got pulled off the road multiple times for treatment?
Not say WWE hasn't dropped the ball with Drew in the same time frame as they have, but I wonder if it's just as much a health thing for Drew where he's gonna want not just more money but a lighter schedule. Cause not to make this an AEW thing I could see where working one show a week max and making the rest of your schedule as you feel fit may be more appealing to someone with injury issues like Drew.
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Post by El Cokehead del Knife Fight on Apr 14, 2023 19:40:34 GMT -5
Hasn't Drew had some fair significant back issues in recent years too? Like bad enough they didn't know if He'd make Mania last year and also got pulled off the road multiple times for treatment? Not say WWE hasn't dropped the ball with Drew in the same time frame as they have, but I wonder if it's just as much a health thing for Drew where he's gonna want not just more money but a lighter schedule. Cause not to make this an AEW thing I could see where working one show a week max and making the rest of your schedule as you feel fit may be more appealing to someone with injury issues like Drew. Neck and back IIRC.
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Post by El Cokehead del Knife Fight on Apr 14, 2023 19:41:56 GMT -5
His contract runs until the end of the year The way they're talking about "This'll be resolved soon one way or the other" makes me think he might ask for a release and not wait for this to run out if it's possible. Most likely thing is that if he requests his release then they won't grant it until the no compete would end after All In.
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Post by IgnahtaSempria on Apr 14, 2023 19:56:07 GMT -5
So, if you go on to McIntyre's Twitter page, his profile picture and banner are blacked out, and he's removed all mention of WWE from his bio. Might be something completely unrelated, but it's not a good sign towards him staying.
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Post by A Little Doo Doo on Apr 14, 2023 20:51:04 GMT -5
Hasn't Drew had some fair significant back issues in recent years too? Like bad enough they didn't know if He'd make Mania last year and also got pulled off the road multiple times for treatment? Not say WWE hasn't dropped the ball with Drew in the same time frame as they have, but I wonder if it's just as much a health thing for Drew where he's gonna want not just more money but a lighter schedule. Cause not to make this an AEW thing I could see where working one show a week max and making the rest of your schedule as you feel fit may be more appealing to someone with injury issues like Drew. Neck and back IIRC. Also his pussy and crack.
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Post by "The Natural" Bustin Loads on Apr 14, 2023 20:53:45 GMT -5
So, if you go on to McIntyre's Twitter page, his profile picture and banner are blacked out, and he's removed all mention of WWE from his bio. Might be something completely unrelated, but it's not a good sign towards him staying. I'l worry when he starts clubbing and recording an awful mixtape
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Post by The Rick Jericho on Apr 14, 2023 20:54:14 GMT -5
So, if you go on to McIntyre's Twitter page, his profile picture and banner are blacked out, and he's removed all mention of WWE from his bio. Might be something completely unrelated, but it's not a good sign towards him staying. Probably he meant it. Last WWE tweet?
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Apr 14, 2023 20:55:12 GMT -5
Yeah it's gonna be shocking if he's gone, especially if he gets out of his deal to go to AEW's Wembley show
Like just shocking if this is how it pans out, I thought he'd be there till he retired...
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on Apr 14, 2023 21:48:15 GMT -5
Drew and Taz must be up to something...
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Post by Gawk Rivers on Apr 14, 2023 21:50:31 GMT -5
Drew and Taz must be up to something... YING YANG TWINZ
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Apr 14, 2023 21:57:07 GMT -5
Drew and Taz must be up to something... YING YANG TWINZ Ying Yang Jones
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Post by King Devitt and the Woke Mob on Apr 15, 2023 1:52:20 GMT -5
Also his pussy and crack. Goddam you I choked on my matzo.
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