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Big News on Ric Flair and WWE – New Position Being Created?

Before Ric Flair got heat from WWE officials for SummerSlam weekend, they were working on creating a new position in the company, just for Flair. We’ve noted how WWE wants Flair to be an ambassador to the company but along with that, Triple H wanted to use Flair to “polish” developmental talents before they come to the main roster.

WWE wanted Flair to work with NXT stars on main event psychology and promos. The idea was for talents who officials are high up on or talents who are ready for TV, would have some one-on-one time with Flair.

Flair’s heat will likely blow over, if it hasn’t already, and they are expected to go forward with the new role for him.

Edge and WWE In Major Negotiations at Monday’s RAW

WWE officials and Edge were talking at Monday’s RAW as the company continues to try and sign him to a Legends contract.

Edge previously turned down a Legends deal due to money but now it’s said he is interested in securing more money in WWE merchandising and licensing. Word from RAW is that nothing was signed.

On a related note, which was probably just a precautionary measure, Edge was checked out by WWE doctors to see if he could have mild physical contact.

Backstage News on Goldust from RAW, WWE Creative on Axel-Punk


- Goldust received a standing ovation when he got to the locker room after his match with Randy Orton on Monday’s RAW. The feeling was that Goldust came in and “flipped the switch” – adding to the storylines.

- The WWE creative team “went out of their way” to make fans believe that Curtis Axel has no chance against CM Punk. The seed has been planted so that Paul Heyman may “seek out an upgrade” to take out Punk. We noted earlier that a new Paul Heyman Guy will likely debut at Night of Champions.

[Jedi-El of Tomorrow]

Both Goldust and Orton deserved standing ovations for their match on Monday. That was a hell of a match.

And I hope WWE has someone in the room when Flair's giving advice. Just to make sure Flair doesn't give partying or financial advice.

[Joe Neglia]

Goldust deserved any standing ovation he got. Was one of the most perfect uses of a former guy/legend/part-timer in a very long time and he stepped up to it in a great way.

[Bootista]

Goldust earned that standing ovation, was a great match.

[Deleted]

My wishes and hopes for Paul Heyman guy: Santino, Gallows, Cabana, JoMo, Masters, Harry Smith, Carlito, Goldberg or 911. I'd be fine with either of them.

["American Nightmare" B.B. Bart]

So, Heyman will dump Axel for his new Guy?

[Instant Classic]

Sept 14, 2013 9:23:14 GMT -5 "American Nightmare" B.B. Bart said:

So, Heyman will dump Axel for his new Guy?

I don't see that happening, the more to help him from Punk the better.

[EoE: Well There's Your Problem]

Poor Axel. This was meant to be his big break, and it just hasn't gone right at all for him pretty much straight out of the gates. Soon, he probably will be right back to the level he was at when he still had his old name.

[xCompackx]

Picking a Paul Heyman guy, giving him the IC Championship, and then dumping him for someone new doesn't really sound like a good way to keep someone over. Especially since I really like Curtis Axel's entrance music.

[Clueless Steve]

It won't exactly take much to find an upgrade to Curtis Axel. Hoping it will be somebody from NXT, but it will probably be Barrett. Could be why he's been kept off TV recently.

[Next Level was WRONG]

I bet you a zillion dollars "Creative went out of their way" is code for "Punk whined and bitched".

[Joe Neglia]

Sept 14, 2013 9:44:49 GMT -5 Next Level was WRONG said:

I bet you a zillion dollars "Creative went out of their way" is code for "Punk whined and bitched".

I'm not so certain. I've had the feeling ever since he showed up that WWE had a specific plan for Axel, and him actually breaking out and getting over was not part of it. He's been nothing more than a prop in this feud. I honestly don't feel they had any intention of giving him a legitimate push since day 1. He's just there to serve as a wall between Punk and Heyman, once the angle is done, he'll be shuttled back down to where they think he belongs and start working his way up, with the added bonus of a little extra experience. None of this was designed to turn Axel into a household name.

[Hit Girl]

We’ve noted how WWE wants Flair to be an ambassador to the company.

Flair would probably be the worst possible person to have as an ambassador for WWE.

- Goldust received a standing ovation when he got to the locker room after his match with Randy Orton on Monday’s RAW.

Rightly so. The match was excellent.

- The WWE creative team “went out of their way” to make fans believe that Curtis Axel has no chance against CM Punk. The seed has been planted so that Paul Heyman may “seek out an upgrade” to take out Punk. We noted earlier that a new Paul Heyman Guy will likely debut at Night of Champions.

At this point, I'd use Ryback as the new Heyman guy. He's doomed in his current "bully" persona and would benefit from having Heyman with him.

[Next Level was WRONG]

Obviously he was going to be presented as Hulk Hogan but I doubt he would suddenly turn into one of the robots from The Phantom Menace like he does whenever he faces Punk if he was feuding with someone else higher on the pecking order.

[Baldobomb-22-OH-MAN!!!]

can't say I'm totally surprised about Axel. just surprised it took the company this long to abandon the guy.

as for "Flair as Ambassador", ambassador for what? because he's the last guy I'd have representing the company publicly. he may be a legend but he's also an embarrassment. the Summerslam panel was all the proof they need that this guy shouldn't represent them at anything. he has a lot to teach guys about getting over, but these days that's where his value ends.

[Hulk With A Mustache]

Ric Flair as an ambassador to represent the company? No.

Ric Flair helping younger talent with their promo work? Now, that's a bad idea.

[cabbageboy]

The irony is that the whole Punk vs. Heyman/Axel deal is a 2 on 1 match, isn't it? You're telling me Heyman can't formulate a simple strategy of "Curtis, get yourself DQed and beat Punk with a chair until he can't even move. Then I cover him for the win." Heyman's depressed, unshaven character is bizarre here since it isn't hard at all for him to evade Punk at the PPV.

[Hit Girl]

Flair - "Now listen Adrian Neville....what you gotta do, is talk about bleeding virgins, wooooo!!!!"

[Baldobomb-22-OH-MAN!!!]

Sept 14, 2013 10:07:09 GMT -5 Hit Girl said:

Flair - "Now listen Adrian Neville....what you gotta do, is talk about bleeding virgins, wooooo!!!!"

*is visibly drunk on company dime*

[BayleyTiffyCodyCenaJudyHopps]

Sept 14, 2013 10:04:08 GMT -5 Hulk With A Mustache said:

Ric Flair as an ambassador to represent the company? No.

Ric Flair helping younger talent with their promo work? Now, that's a bad idea.

If he taps into his older style of promo from 1984 to 1995, the younger guys should be fine. We'll know if it went wrong when we hear Jake Carter and Sami Zayn cut promos about sleeping with I'll Have Another.