TGM
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Post by TGM on Oct 19, 2013 6:04:50 GMT -5
Let's say you're VP of Talent Relations and you're given unlimited funds to bring in any 3 wrestlers from anywhere across the globe from any promotion. Who do you pick and why? I'd go with
1) Bully Ray, maybe as a Paul Heyman guy, specifically to have a series of matches against Cena to keep him busy until Wrestlemania. After that, have Bully vs Punk at Wrestlemania in an Extreme Rules match.
2) Prince Devitt, because he's just found his natural calling as a heel in New Japan. He's really gained confidence and I think he could work an American crowd brilliantly. I'd have him wrestle as a face though.
3) Magnus. Personality goes such a long way, and I can see Magnus picking up 'WWE style' easier than most. He'd be ideal in an Evolution style stable.
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Post by The Baltimore Staircase on Oct 19, 2013 6:28:54 GMT -5
Bully would be my top heel but right now I can't see a fit for him.
So Cobana, Steen & Kazarian.
Actually make it five and I'll take Gallows & Masters.
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Post by Hit Girl on Oct 19, 2013 6:31:18 GMT -5
1- Jeff Hardy, because there's still money to be made from him.
2- Prince Devitt, for reasons already stated
3- John Morrison, still has to lot to offer WWE
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Post by mystikz on Oct 19, 2013 7:05:43 GMT -5
John Morrison - seriously why hasn't he come back yet?
The Dudley Boyz - One more run.
Domino - Total Dominotion
Bonus Answer - Scotty Goldman and only if he goes by Scotty Goldman. Then everyone can bitch about how he's not Colt Cabana.
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Dat Dude
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Post by Dat Dude on Oct 19, 2013 8:25:23 GMT -5
Free Agents:
Mercedes Martinez, Colt Cabana, Cheerleader Melissa
Former WWE talents to bring back:
Morrison, Melina, Kharma
Contracted talent:
Samoa Joe, Christopher Daniels, Sarita
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Post by Freddy BooJangles on Oct 19, 2013 8:35:47 GMT -5
Brooke TeASSmacher
Joey Ryan
Luke Gallows (TNA's DOC)
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CH Punk
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Post by CH Punk on Oct 19, 2013 8:39:27 GMT -5
Alex Shelley (he's a cruiserweight/high flyer type who can cut a great promo), Kharma (could really elevate the Divas division) and John Morrison (I'm pretty sure he no longer sounds like a robot, so that basically means he's world title material).
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Post by Straight Edge Scrotum on Oct 19, 2013 9:07:43 GMT -5
Bully Ray, Samoa Joe & Kharma.
Alternatively, the original 3 members of The Colony.
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Post by An Old Villain on Oct 19, 2013 9:45:42 GMT -5
1. Colt Cabana-
Obviously a popular choice, but my intention isn't necessarily the same as others. A 'Santino' style comedy character on-air would be superseded off-screen by the very talented man behind that gimmick. For me, Cabana has a lot to offer as a contributor for ".com" (much like Joey Styles), the currently untapped (by WWE) podcast market, and as a booker/agent especially if/when the company gears toward a "younger" (or at least less serious) audience.
2. Freight Train-
Take a minute...laugh...there, done? Like it or not, Five Dollar Wrestling became a cult phenomenon spearheaded on-screen by Freight Train. People love the guy.
Id start with a bit of a push for R-Truth revisiting the Little Jimmy shtick, then introduce Freight Train AS Little Jimmy then work from there.
Obviously I don't expect him to go down as one of the greats of the industry, but there is money to be made here and I doubt it would take a massive investment.
3. Marco Corleone-
Everyone is looking for the next great Spanish talent. The barrier preventing success is normally that the talent cant speak English (well or at all) and a hard time showing emotion through the mask, neither of these are a problem with Corleone. Hes undoubtedly over in Mexico, with the global audience youre trying to attract. His age is a factor, but Batista was around the same age when he made his debut and certainly made an impact on the business...without the years of experience that Corleone has. A stint in developmental much like Del Rio, could help him deprogram/reprogram for the new audience without hurting the gimmick at all.
I doubt that the guys listed above will be popular choices, but keep in mind that WWE currently has on roster (from NXT to the main roster) more talent than I can ever remember (if id made this list 12 months ago the names would be vastly different, but those guys are currently employed by the company)...and my bottom line if VPoTR would be to make the company money not necessarily cater to a certain demo.
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Post by Medicinal Thunder Liger on Oct 19, 2013 9:54:09 GMT -5
shinsuke nakamura, michael elgin, and adam cole.
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Post by Viking Snad on Oct 19, 2013 11:31:15 GMT -5
Hiroshi Tanahashi, Kevin Steen and Austin Aries.
Mainly for the workrate.
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StuntGranny®
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Post by StuntGranny® on Oct 19, 2013 11:33:42 GMT -5
- Colt Cabana
- Kevin Steen
- Ultramantis Black or Samoa Joe. Either/or.
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Abdullah
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Post by Abdullah on Oct 19, 2013 11:36:17 GMT -5
Alex Shelley (he's a cruiserweight/high flyer type who can cut a great promo), Kharma (could really elevate the Divas division) and John Morrison (I'm pretty sure he no longer sounds like a robot, so that basically means he's world title material). I heard Shelley had a back injury recently, though I don't know how reliable the source is. I feel like he should have been signed a year ago. I'd hire women though - Kharma, Cheerleader Melissa, Sarita; just as examples. It'd be a small boost that would really elevate the division for years. |
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deancubed
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Post by deancubed on Oct 19, 2013 11:50:43 GMT -5
John Morrison, MVP, Goldberg.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2013 13:18:55 GMT -5
I would say Devitt but seeing as he's been mentioned a couple of times i'll be different:
Kenny Omega
Okada
Adam Cole
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Post by The Masked Heel WAS WRONG on Oct 19, 2013 13:28:00 GMT -5
People not under contract to another company:
John Morrison, MVP, and Portia Perez.
People who are under contract to another company:
Austin Aries, Robert Roode, and Kevin Steen
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Post by Kayfabe FAN don't want none on Oct 19, 2013 13:29:23 GMT -5
Kota Ibushi
Kana
Adam Cole
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Post by Madagascar Fred on Oct 19, 2013 13:29:33 GMT -5
Bobby Roode - do I need to state the reasons? he's the total package
Alex Shelley - if he's healthy, he can go. tons of charisma. he could become Jeff Hardy without the drug problems (except pot I guess)
AJ Styles - big fan of him since 2004. deserves one good midcard run
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Post by JTG Fan on Oct 19, 2013 13:30:12 GMT -5
1. Bobby Roode
2. Bobby Roode
3. Bobby Roode
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Post by CATCH_US IS the Conversation on Oct 19, 2013 13:39:00 GMT -5
Colt Cabana - Funny comedy guy. Damn good wrestler. And looks more like a "WWE Guy" than some of the other "Indy guys" they've hired. He could probably wrestle AND do commentary as well.
Roderick Strong - With his boyish good looks and freaky retard strength, I really think he could fill that role of "All American Superhero Babyface" that Vince likes. He'd be the next John Cena, but with Indy cred that will endear him to the IWC.
Chris Masters - just to give him the shot that he deserves but never truly got.
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