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Post by Manute Bol on Dec 23, 2011 22:08:42 GMT -5
If you became the new Vice President of Talent Relations and were told to sign 5 of these 30 acts, who would you select? The decision is 100% up to you, but your professional reputation will depend on it.
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Post by Mayonnaise on Dec 23, 2011 22:14:58 GMT -5
I'd focus on building the tag division as I can always break them up later. Yeah, I know a lot of people hate that attitude but, this is WWE.
Roode - Reforms Beer Money (under a different name obviously) and is a tag for a few years while learning the WWE and getting intro'd to the audience Briscoes - One of the cornerstones of the new tag division Storm - See Roode Steen - Don't have a good reason other than he's my favorite guy going on the indies. WGTT - Another cornerstone to the tag division and WWE vets to help show the new guys the ropes.
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Post by Krimzon on Dec 23, 2011 22:16:38 GMT -5
1. Sting 2. AJ Styles 3. Austin Aries 4. WGTT/Briscoe Brothers 5. Sara Del Rey
That covers all my bases (legend, workrate machine/IWC Darling, Greatest Man to Ever Live, good tag team, and good female worker).
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Post by jadison on Dec 23, 2011 22:16:45 GMT -5
I chose Alex Shelley, Austin Aries, MVP, Samoa Joe, and Sara Del Rey. All 5 are fantastic wrestlers and have their own distinct identities, and thats what keeps people watching and going to the matches. Any wrestling company should want to employ those people as far as I'm concerned.
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Post by gonzo16 on Dec 23, 2011 22:19:06 GMT -5
Steen - Great wrestler, can talk , and has a lot of charisma
Roode - Has the look, good in ring, and also has charisma as well as being a very good heel.
James Storm - Same as Roode and can also tag with Roode upon entering.
Austin Aries - No explanation needed
Colt Cabana - A different type of wrestler who can mix up comedy and serious styles. An asset.
P.S. - I almost said the Briscoes but they would be an absolute nightmare for any company.
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Post by CH Punk on Dec 23, 2011 22:21:47 GMT -5
If you became the new Vice President of Talent Relations and were told to sign 5 of these 30 acts, who would you select? The decision is 100% up to you, but your professional reputation will depend on it. Before I vote, are these full time contracts or can they be legends contracts?
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Post by Manute Bol on Dec 23, 2011 22:25:03 GMT -5
If you became the new Vice President of Talent Relations and were told to sign 5 of these 30 acts, who would you select? The decision is 100% up to you, but your professional reputation will depend on it. Before I vote, are these full time contracts or can they be legends contracts? Would you take the chance asking Vince McMahon that kind of clarifying question? He said "go hire 5 acts from this list", the next move is yours.
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Post by mrjl on Dec 23, 2011 22:29:22 GMT -5
WGTT, THe Dudleyz, Cabana, Joe and Del Ray.
I considered Teddy Hart with the idea Tyson and Natty might be able to keep him in line, but why take the risk?
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Post by Paco on Dec 23, 2011 22:30:37 GMT -5
These are guys I think would work well in WWE. I didn't just choose who I'm a huge fan of personally (Generico would be No. 1 then)
- Sting (not thinking about the future on this one...Sting in WWE would just be something special) - AJ Styles (the one pure TNA guy I think the average WWE fan would recognize as jumping ship and get a "OMG, we got AJ" reaction) - Bobby Roode (seems tailor made for WWE greatness) - Colt Cabana (the crowd already knows who he is somewhat...good spot there for him already as an ally to Punk) - Kevin Steen (non-WWE physique aside...WWE could always use a heel loose cannon-type)
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Post by CH Punk on Dec 23, 2011 22:40:29 GMT -5
Before I vote, are these full time contracts or can they be legends contracts? Would you take the chance asking Vince McMahon that kind of clarifying question? He said "go hire 5 acts from this list", the next move is yours. Oh, missed that part, in that case, AJ Styles: Great workrate and talker and can be over with the audience. Roode: Has the WWE style look (well built) but knows how to work and talk. Sting: Legend and to prove that I can get anyone. Steen: Pretty much the same thing as Styles. Del Rey: Talented performer that could boost the potential of the Divas division.
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Post by Rican on Dec 23, 2011 22:49:43 GMT -5
Alex Shelly: And I'd make sure he had a big push coming right out the gate, too. I've always been a huge fan of Shelly's and think he could be huge. He reminds me of a young Jericho.
Samoa Joe: with Punk and Bryan already at the top of the WWE I'd have Joe coming in as a big deal too. I'd initially have him as an enforcer brought in by someone feuding with Punk to take Punk out for a while to make him a big deal. Play off his history with Punk.
WGTT: as part of the new and growing tag division.
Sara Del Ray: legit female wrestler.
Sting: at least for a year. Him vs. Taker at Mania.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2011 22:50:35 GMT -5
My picks...
AJ Styles - Who hasn't wanted to see AJ get a real shot in the big show? I think the guy would have success in the WWE.
Alex Shelley - Very talented, great in-ring, great charisma, great on the mic, very interesting, creative. He would definitely get more of a push than similar guys in the WWE like Bourne or Kingston, he's a guy that I can see the WWE getting behind for a solid midcard career.
Kurt Angle - Forget his craziness, I think he should end his career in the WWE. He can still go in the ring, very damn well too.
Wish Kenny Omega was on the list. I'm high on him, I think he's a great, young talent.
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Post by Wolf Hurricane on Dec 23, 2011 22:51:37 GMT -5
Samoa Joe: Do I really need to explain? Between revamping the classics (Punk, Bryan), or putting on possible clinics with people he's never faced before (Ziggler, Orton), I can see nothing but good coming from signing him. And a motivated Joe on top of that? That could very well be lightning in a bottle. Robert Roode: The man is just built like a mainstream main eventer. If there was anyone out there yet to be signed by the WWE who just looks like WWE material, he's it. And his youth means he can be in the game for a very long time, and if he is, he can make one hell of an impact. MVP: Great worker, charismatic, and has a great look. WWE really dropped the ball in letting him walk. WGTT: This is almost unfair, and not in a bad way. If they're serious about reviving the Tag Team division, these two are a serious asset, and they're technically sound as all get out. Even if they aren't, Shelton Benjamin is a hell of a technician to have on hand, at the very least as a mechanic. At most... main event material, anyone? Sara Del Rey: A Diva that could seriously shake things up; immediately her versus Beth, her versus Nattie, even her versus AJ, Naomi, or Eve.
Honorable Mention - AJ Styles: A great performer who's torn it up just about everywhere but WWE. Him versus Ziggler, him versus Orton, even him versus Cena. High awesome potential. - The Briscoes: Again, as far as rebuilding the Tag division, the Briscoes would be a valuable asset. - Kurt Angle: Legends contract, period. Put him on a limited schedule that'll allow him to work the way he wants without putting his body through unnecessary stress. - Sting: See Kurt Angle. - Colt Cabana: A great wrestler and a unique personality, but I'd be lying if I didn't say his best asset could be him and Punk as a unit.
Originally had Daniels as an Honorable mention, but I can't see him having much of a career ahead of him. More than likely, if signed, he'd be an road agent at best.
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Post by gonzo16 on Dec 23, 2011 22:51:41 GMT -5
Davey Richards getting NO love on here lol.
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Post by theryno665 on Dec 23, 2011 22:58:06 GMT -5
I picked Alex Shelley, Austin Aries, Chuck Taylor, Colt Cabana and El Generico.
I came really close to choosing Kurt Angle. But if it were up to me, he'd have to leave TNA and take some sort of leave before returning to get back into peak Angle condition, provided he can keep his nose out of trouble.
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Post by Manute Bol on Dec 23, 2011 23:10:49 GMT -5
My picks:
1. Chuck Taylor - This guy has been really, really good for a few years now. I'm shocked he hasn't shown up in ROH yet. He could be fun in the WWE, but it would take Zack Ryder-like luck for him to make it.
2. The Colony - I love these guys; the gimmick, the matches, everything. I'd love to see them show up in the WWE, especially if they decide to reboot the tag division.
3. The Head Bangers - I loved them as a kid, they're in shape and motivated for one last run. Why not? Sign them, give them feuds with Primo & Epico, The Colony and Air Boom. Could be some good stuff.
4. James Storm - This guy is major league. He should be the face of TNA throughout 2011 and I'm sure the WWE will try to steal him sooner than later. They should at least.
5. Sara Del Ray - Sara Del Ray vs. Naomi? Yes please.
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Post by austinariesfan88 on Dec 23, 2011 23:20:06 GMT -5
1. Austin Aries he is simply the greatest man that ever lived imo great on the mic and in the ring and can make his opponents look great 2.Alex Shelley-Good looking, charismatic technical wrestler who can appeal to both the casual fans (he was on MTV's Made) and the IWC 3. Davey Richards-he could be the new intense technical wrestler 4.Sara Del Rey-Talented and beautiful could revigorate the women's division 5.Sting-The Legend, the Icon and Taker's next Wrestlemania opponent
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Post by CubsFan71 on Dec 23, 2011 23:49:26 GMT -5
AJ Styles- He would be a very solid upper mid carder and I would give him a shot at the main event provided he can get himself over with the fans
Roode and Storm-Time to start building the tag division
The Briscoes-See Roode and Storm
WGTT-awesome veteran tag team that could lend instant credibility to the tag division
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Post by RamsayBoltonIsUnderYourBed on Dec 23, 2011 23:56:26 GMT -5
1) Kurt Angle - I've wanted Kurt back in WWE since he left and he's wasted down in Orlando. Give him a reduced schedule contract and let's see Angle/Punk, Angle/Bryan, Angle/Ziggler etc
2) Samoa Joe - now would probably be the best time for Joe to jump to the 'E, seeing as they're starting to push the more unconventional guys like Punk and Bryan. Send him down to FCW to get him back to his best shape then bring him in as a midcard heel to start with, the same way Del Rio started.
3) Bobby Roode - the guy can work and has the sort of everyman charisma that I could see making him a big deal as a face in WWE. Bring him in in a Ziggler/Rhodes type spot, let him go in the ring and watch him shine
4) Austin Aries - putting aside the sheer unlikeliness of it ever happening or the unlikeliness of A double not pissing someone off, he has the perfect mix of skill and charisma matched by few in WWE. Give him a push, let him as loose as they can and he could be a great mega heel
5) The Dudleys - just because it would be great to see them finish up back in WWE. Before the Bully Ray heel turn this year, Team 3D bored me to tears. In WWE, they were always awesome. Form a couple new tag teams and bring The Dudleys back to help them develop.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2011 23:56:36 GMT -5
I searched for Cheerleader Melissa in this list and couldn't find her, then I was sad.
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