TCM
Don Corleone
The Outcome Justifies Even the Biggest Lie
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Post by TCM on Jun 12, 2014 11:25:53 GMT -5
NOOOOOOOO YOSHIIIIIIIII.
But with all this talk about how JTG got out of it, I'm concerned we've finally jinxed him.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2014 11:26:50 GMT -5
they cut Drew? Those motherf***ers. No more 3MB. Hating life, hating life.
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Post by ________ has left the building on Jun 12, 2014 11:27:21 GMT -5
Bourne has been clear for months now, creative just had nothing. Hell his last match was over a year ago now on an NXT house show. Evan lost WWE's support after getting busted for Wellness back to back within 2 months. And his near career ending injury didn't help his cause either.
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on Jun 12, 2014 11:28:04 GMT -5
they cut Drew? Those motherf***ers. No more 3MB. Hating life, hating life. They hindered Ginger first.
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Post by Ganon83 on Jun 12, 2014 11:29:37 GMT -5
Bourne has been clear for months now, creative just had nothing. Hell his last match was over a year ago now on an NXT house show. Evan lost WWE's support after getting busted for Wellness back to back within 2 months. And his near career ending injury didn't help his cause either. Well, that and Nevile is right there in developmental.
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Sephiroth
Wade Wilson
Surviving
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Post by Sephiroth on Jun 12, 2014 11:29:50 GMT -5
She was rubbish in the ring, but I will miss Aksana's jigglyness in those catsuits
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SEAN CARLESS
Hank Scorpio
More of a B+ player, actually
I'm Necessary Evil.
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Post by SEAN CARLESS on Jun 12, 2014 11:29:59 GMT -5
How much are they really saving by releasing these guys, though? None of them were million dollar salaries. For god sake, Vince lost $350 Million(IIRC). I can see Drew Mac showing up in ROH at some point. I just hope we get to witness 3MB's music hit, Heath Slater walk out and start crying, then walk back to the locker room. Vince actually lost nothing in real-life money. The high stock was a projection, and he didn't sell a single share of his own at the risen price. The only people that made money were people like me who sold high. You have to sell to get the projection, or to lose your original investment when it perceived value goes down. As for the contracts, it all adds up. WWE is just tightening their belt. This won't offset their start up costs or MLB cuts, or all the other first year money grab losses of the Network performing so below projection and needed subscription, but its a trimming of the fat in their eyes, and the end of unneeded spending. That said, to everyone who says that guys with potential being put into comedy jobber roles like Drew, being forced to put over midgets, should just be happy to be featured prominently on TV -- well, this is proof that it really adds nothing of value to your personal brand and future. You're just a disposable cog in the WWE wheel, and as such, when released, it will be harder to make money on the indies than a guy who was at least painted as credible, since you're perceived as so worthless. This was the reason, back in the day, guys like Brody and Abdullah and dozens of others protected their image so much and refused to put themselves into compromising positions.
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543Y2J
Patti Mayonnaise
Seventh level .gif Master
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Post by 543Y2J on Jun 12, 2014 11:30:17 GMT -5
*checks roster page*
Wait they released Big Zeke?! When did that happen? I thought he was just being quiet for ages
*checks wiki*
Fair enough
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Post by berlynwright on Jun 12, 2014 11:32:05 GMT -5
NOOOOOO.. I like Aksana
and JTG still in payroll must be a sick in-side joke in WWE.
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Post by Sparvid on Jun 12, 2014 11:32:10 GMT -5
Ouch, releasing Yoshi Tatsu just one month before the Japan tour.
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Post by OldDirtyBernie on Jun 12, 2014 11:32:34 GMT -5
"RF VIDEO has already locked up some new shoot interviews and signings with some of the new guys that just got released today from WWE...We will let you know who when the time is right..Here are some of the names of talent that were released today." from Rob Feinstein's facebook page.
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Urethra Franklin
King Koopa
When Toronto sports teams lose, Alison Brie is sad
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Post by Urethra Franklin on Jun 12, 2014 11:32:47 GMT -5
*Zack Ryder exits the bathroom*
"Hey guys, what's u - oh, dear God."
*Zack Ryder quietly backs back into the bathroom*
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stealthamo
King Koopa
Something stupid
#AJAll
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Post by stealthamo on Jun 12, 2014 11:35:56 GMT -5
Now that I have a few minutes, here's my quick sum-up on each release.
Drew McIntyre - Deserved so much better.
Jinder Mahal - Had some flashes with 3MB. Also deserved better.
Aksana - Was never gonna be the savior of the Diva's Division, but I liked her.
Curt Hawkins - They never did anything with him after Reks retired. Sad, but since he's supposedly opening a school, maybe it's for the best.
Teddy Long - Hadn't done anything in at least a year. Makes sense since Taker is gone and 6 man tag matches have replaced regular tag matches playa.
Camacho - I only remember him as Hunico's muscle. Should've gotten some sort of chance. Hell, even Big Zeke got a chance.
Brodus Clay - Well, makes that heel turn look motherf***ing pointless, doesn't it?
Evan Bourne - Combination of stupidity and bad luck. With Neville doing well, not a shock.
Yoshi Tatsu - Had a chance to be different when he started donning face paint, but they kept the same music. He never had much of a chance after NXT.
Marc Harris - I have no idea who this is.
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Post by Wolfman Rose on Jun 12, 2014 11:36:41 GMT -5
The day the music died
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Post by GEOLINK on Jun 12, 2014 11:36:53 GMT -5
*Zack Ryder exits the bathroom* "Hey guys, what's u - oh, dear God." *Zack Ryder quietly backs back into the bathroom* *Changes into bunny suit*
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Post by Brickstone Kid on Jun 12, 2014 11:37:12 GMT -5
Heath Slater's goin' nowhere baby!
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Phil Parent
El Dandy
Your Favourite Teacher
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Post by Phil Parent on Jun 12, 2014 11:37:43 GMT -5
Ouch, releasing Yoshi Tatsu just one month before the Japan tour. Maybe they will have KENTA on the card, then. Hell, if they announce the signing, it will be during that tour. And that IS an improvment.
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SEAN CARLESS
Hank Scorpio
More of a B+ player, actually
I'm Necessary Evil.
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Post by SEAN CARLESS on Jun 12, 2014 11:38:00 GMT -5
Ouch, releasing Yoshi Tatsu just one month before the Japan tour. Knowing WWE, they probably wouldn't have had him on it anyway. I think their vision now is to just present the same exact circus show everywhere they go. It's why they've stopped catering to to certain markets as much with hometown superstars, and just given them the same exact Globetrotters act everyone gets here.
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Post by ________ has left the building on Jun 12, 2014 11:39:11 GMT -5
Evan lost WWE's support after getting busted for Wellness back to back within 2 months. And his near career ending injury didn't help his cause either. Well, that and Nevile is right there in developmental. True. Neville is the flight apparent with rumored other names coming to NXT. Pretty much everyone release today has a better replacement waiting in the wings. While others are surprised about 1/3rd of 3MB getting canned, I'm more shocked about the fall of Brodus Clay's stock. Dude went from a popular cash cow face to future endeavored within a year. This wasn't his first time being fired but I thought he would have more staying power. I guess Naomi and Cameron's team will be getting renamed soon.
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Post by KobashiChop on Jun 12, 2014 11:39:13 GMT -5
JTG is the new Funaki. It's incredible.
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