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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on May 2, 2022 15:01:23 GMT -5
It was a fun run but I think Cody realizes it's time to try something new.
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Post by Raw is Doodie101 on May 2, 2022 15:02:44 GMT -5
Meltzer also felt that Dakota/Bivens getting released is basically management telling talent that you better take their contract offers or don't expect to be in NXT for the remainder of your deal. If you're not re-signing, you're getting cut. They've always had issues with talent rejecting things. Objectively, what's the point of holding onto talent that isn't going to resign? They don't want to be there and there taking a spot from someone else. Getting released is probably beneficial for both parties at that point.
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Post by knsffa on May 2, 2022 15:03:28 GMT -5
Someone's just asked for their releaase No doubt Brock... got upset over Mania weekend when they gave him red M&M's instead of blue and asked him to wear an old smoking gun's foam hat to promote retro merchandise they want to bring back.
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Post by YAKMAN is ICHIBAN on May 2, 2022 15:04:49 GMT -5
Someone's just asked for their releaase I'm going to need clarification on "notable" I feel like it means less than "major"
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Post by oxbaker on May 2, 2022 15:07:10 GMT -5
Has Steve Austin even showed up for work since winning at WM? I know he’s had an attitude problem with authority in the past.
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on May 2, 2022 15:07:22 GMT -5
They've always had issues with talent rejecting things. Objectively, what's the point of holding onto talent that isn't going to resign? They don't want to be there and there taking a spot from someone else. Getting released is probably beneficial for both parties at that point. Assuming they didn't ask for their release, they just wanted to fulfill the rest of their contract. If a player isn't going to re-sign with a team, they can still play if they have something to offer. For someone like Dakota, she's a solid veteran worker. Given they're about to have a breakout tournament composed of almost entirely green female talent, she's the kind of person you want on your roster to work with them. You can probably get by without her but there are benefits to keeping someone like her around.
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Post by nisidhe on May 2, 2022 15:11:54 GMT -5
I'd say Alexa would be the one to come right out and ask. She's younger and she has arguably fewer prospects in wrestling (though she'll land on her feet somehow.)
Finn won't ask, knowing what doing so did to Luke Harper and Ali. The rumor is that he's already close to the end of his contract anyway and has just opted not to renew. I could be wrong, but knowing how opaque he has been about his status throughout his run with WWE, it doesn't seem like him to ask. There are likely others who are nearing the end of their contracts, seeing where the company is headed, and deciding not to re-sign.
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on May 2, 2022 15:16:43 GMT -5
It's Roddy.
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Post by Facetious on May 2, 2022 15:17:37 GMT -5
SRS is reporting Roddy wants out of WWE and has been asking for months. Which makes sense since Erick Stevens was talking about #FreeRoddy a few days ago
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Post by Push R Truth on May 2, 2022 15:19:06 GMT -5
What or who is a Roddy that's not Piper?
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Post by mistery on May 2, 2022 15:21:46 GMT -5
If Roddy leaves, then Io Shirai will be the last established black and gold name in NXT 2.0.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2022 15:24:18 GMT -5
"Undisputed porn music intensifies"
But of all the assumptions yea this is the least interesting name lol but it makes sense his wife , friends and former stable mates are all working for the rival company now.
UE vs The Elite is just inevitable now.
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Post by Raw is Doodie101 on May 2, 2022 15:25:41 GMT -5
They should just let him go.
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Post by ThankGodForSidJustice on May 2, 2022 15:33:01 GMT -5
To be fair they have a bizarre way of judging talent. I think of how for most of the revamp they have put over Persia Pirotta on commentary. Assuming that was fed/encouraged by backstage they clearly felt high up on her. The eventual heel turn on Hartwell leading to a singles push. All of a sudden she gets cut. I remember they had Persia winning handicap matches while at the same time clearly being booked as the stronger link in her team with Indi. It seemed like they were high on her and she didn't seem like a disaster or anything in ring. Compared to the other female hosses on NXT she was definitely a lot more competent then Lash Legend and I would say probably a little better then Nikkita. Of the releases she definitely stood out in that while the others either old (Lumis) weren't resigning (Bivens, Dakota), or were talents who probably weren't picking it up quick enough (Harland and all the ones who didn't make TV) she was someone who was young, ticked most of the boxes they liked, and seemed to picking it up ok.
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Post by chronocross on May 2, 2022 15:33:10 GMT -5
What or who is a Roddy that's not Piper? I believe they're referring to Roderick Strong, which he would be a lock for AEW to join up with the Undisputed Elite if this is true.
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Post by Mayonnaise on May 2, 2022 15:33:13 GMT -5
Killed his stable, his push, fired his wife, and tossed all those that supported him. Not a shock. Actually him still having a job is the shock.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2022 15:34:03 GMT -5
Roddy signed a new contract in 2021. He better hope they let him go off the strength.
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Post by Dr. Bolty, Disaster Enby on May 2, 2022 15:34:47 GMT -5
Roddy signed a new contract in 2021. He better hope they let him go off the strength. Really makes me wonder what assurances he got to sign at the time, and what he's seen since to change his mind.
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on May 2, 2022 15:37:01 GMT -5
They asked him to change his name and he refused so they seem to be at an impasse.
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on May 2, 2022 15:41:46 GMT -5
Interesting note - Bryan Alvarez received a list of NXT talent that were going to be released before it happened last week. It had everyone who was actually cut except Dexter who was not on Bryan's list. There was another guy in Dexter's place.
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