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Post by Bert Hart on Jun 12, 2014 19:47:43 GMT -5
They really trolled Heath with 3MB.
"Yeah, you're doing great work bumping for the has-been 'Legends' and do good work on the mic. We're giving you your own faction! And you'll be the LEADER!"
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2014 19:49:18 GMT -5
As amusing as this is, this should've never been a "thing". It only shows how much time of a wrestler's career that WWE can squander. I think it's more an indictment on WWE than anything. They had a guy employed for seven years and left him on the bench for four of them. I don't care who it is, that should not happen. |
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Post by Red Impact on Jun 12, 2014 19:53:36 GMT -5
If the current product is not drawing the money, and the network is not gaining the viewership, then I start looking at the names appearing on TV the most. Hopefully people don't call you insane for suggesting this! I think it's less crazy for suggesting this and more for suggesting Orton in particular. Regardless of Whether you think he has anything new or exciting that he can do, he's still one of the most over guys on the roster and one of the more consistent merch movers. It'd be like if you ran a sports team and needed to shed some money to come in under the cap, you're not going to get rid of your best player. If you want to pick guys on TV to cut that aren't likely to be as profitable as Orton, then you want people who have had chances to get over on that level, but just aren't as over as the proven uppercarders. A guy like ADR (which hurts since I like him), Big Show, or Kane would be more logical. These guys can be over at certain times, but none as consistently as Orton. There's a roster full of people who got pushes and failed that you could pick over a guy who does draw a profit. There's also a second aspect to releases in wrestling, namely, when you do it you still have to look at who you have coming in. While they could certainly use it better, between the NXT guys, the guys they have that aren't on NXT, and the current mid/upper card, at some point it still is a numbers game, it makes less sense to cut fewer people than to cut more as you have to accommodate for the new guys. I agree in principle, don't get me wrong. Cutting people who aren't exciting the crowds makes sense, but choosing one of the larger consistent revenue streams over guys who have had chances and not reached that level just isn't the smart way to do it. We should more be looking at "Who could get over with Sheamus's push" and less at "How many guys do I need to elevate to fill Randy's spot" because that's just inefficient. |
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Post by Corre.222 on Jun 12, 2014 19:55:13 GMT -5
Two and a half years ago, Teddy Long threatens to FIRE Drew McIntyre.....with a cameo from Aksana
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2014 19:57:22 GMT -5
I'm crushed over Drew most of all. What's the point of cutting two thirds of a stable that's on TV all the time?
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Post by mrtuesday on Jun 12, 2014 20:09:43 GMT -5
I'm crushed over Drew most of all. What's the point of cutting two thirds of a stable that's on TV all the time? Goodbye Heath Slater, hello Clem Layfield! |
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Post by chazraps on Jun 12, 2014 20:12:41 GMT -5
Where is the rumor about Vickie being fired coming from? No official word has been made.
As mentioned, I really hope her last on-screen appearance wasn't in Minneapolis. I mean, it's an all time Top 5 dead or alive city, but that would just be cruel and messed up.
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Post by austinariesfan88 on Jun 12, 2014 20:15:40 GMT -5
Wonder who is going to do a shoot first, and who will be the most bitter?
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Post by Ryback on a Pole! on Jun 12, 2014 20:20:16 GMT -5
I'm crushed over Drew most of all. What's the point of cutting two thirds of a stable that's on TV all the time? This 3MB were great jobbers. The perfect team to job to new tag teams. |
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Post by Harry The Arrow was Wrong! on Jun 12, 2014 20:29:37 GMT -5
No more 3MB? Well f***...  |
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Post by BRV on Jun 12, 2014 20:31:04 GMT -5
They really trolled Heath with 3MB. "Yeah, you're doing great work bumping for the has-been 'Legends' and do good work on the mic. We're giving you your own faction! And you'll be the LEADER!" 3MB lasted nearly two years. That's a lifetime for a jobber stable. |
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Post by MrBRulzOK on Jun 12, 2014 20:39:58 GMT -5
Where is the rumor about Vickie being fired coming from? No official word has been made. As mentioned, I really hope her last on-screen appearance wasn't in Minneapolis. I mean, it's an all time Top 5 dead or alive city, but that would just be cruel and messed up. Vickie supposedly told people months ago that she would be leaving imminently. Right now she's just staying on until they are ready to officially write her off of television. |
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Post by 543Y2J on Jun 12, 2014 20:55:30 GMT -5
Honestly, will anyone really care if Jinder and Drew were replaced in 3MB? Bands change members all the time!  And sometimes it's not as good as the original.  Blink maybe the original, but AVA own! |
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Post by stealthamo on Jun 12, 2014 20:58:41 GMT -5
Where is the rumor about Vickie being fired coming from? No official word has been made. As mentioned, I really hope her last on-screen appearance wasn't in Minneapolis. I mean, it's an all time Top 5 dead or alive city, but that would just be cruel and messed up. Apparently, it's from a guy on Reddit who has some sort of connections with WWE (which appears to be legit based on stuff he's posted in the past). He also said JTG would be released a couple of hours before it was actually announced. Here's what the guy said: |
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Post by mrjl on Jun 12, 2014 20:59:01 GMT -5
As amusing as this is, this should've never been a "thing". It only shows how much time of a wrestler's career that WWE can squander. I think it's more an indictment on WWE than anything. They had a guy employed for seven years and left him on the bench for four of them. I don't care who it is, that should not happen. you know, if he felt his talents were being wasted he could have quit |
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Post by 543Y2J on Jun 12, 2014 21:04:49 GMT -5
Yoshi, you classy classy man! I salute you!
and some classiness from Bourne
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Post by Ringmaster on Jun 12, 2014 21:05:48 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2014 21:08:51 GMT -5
I think it's more an indictment on WWE than anything. They had a guy employed for seven years and left him on the bench for four of them. I don't care who it is, that should not happen. you know, if he felt his talents were being wasted he could have quit It's not even about wasting talents, he never had the chance to show his talents. It makes no sense for half the roster to be not used. Even in the most minimum ways like being an enhancement guy. Cause instead of repeating matches until everyone gets sick of them, why not mix things up and use the full scope of your roster? There's no downside to putting these guys on TV now and then. Who knows, maybe they'll gain a fan base and that can be used to build even more people up. If everyone from the top to the bottom is used to the best of their abilities, that leads to a greater program and that leads to more reasons for people to watch. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2014 21:11:11 GMT -5
I misunderstood Brodus, I thought it said he was going to Japan to eat some dolphins. Hijo del John Tenta in da house, y'all.  |
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Jun 12, 2014 21:13:56 GMT -5
Yeah with a 3 hour show every week in addition to another 2 hour show and another show in main event, there's really no excuse not to have a role for almost everyone.
You don't NEED forty recaps or some of the things they do.
It's especially egregious given that they added that extra hour to Raw that they don't utilize it at all in a way that could benefit the most people. Instead, shows just feel interminably long, while still featuring the same people.
I don't even think anyone that was cut was a huge loss at all, BUT it's a vicious cycle too; if you book people to be completely unimportant and expendable, that's what they're gonna be.
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