|
Post by Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story on Jun 2, 2021 11:44:05 GMT -5
I also guess that Zelina probably isn't returning then. That would be f***ed up if they hired her and yet let her husband go. SRS has said he hasn't heard about her putting "pen to paper" so I doubt she's coming back.
|
|
|
Post by hashtagdaley/JudasDay on Jun 2, 2021 11:45:00 GMT -5
I was harsh on Ruby this past while simply because I liked Solo Leather Liv a lot more and hated Riott Squadd 2.0 being a thing
I hope she shines bright elsewhere.
|
|
|
Post by YAKMAN is ICHIBAN on Jun 2, 2021 11:46:16 GMT -5
I believe this was Braun's last WWE moment Therefore Braun is going to AEW
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2021 11:46:31 GMT -5
I feel bad for Ruby, but cannot wait if WWE has some singles plans for Liv at some point! (Highly unlikely) I'd love to see Aleister and Murphy in AEW, Braun Strowman in NJPW would be a shocker but such a cool place for him.
|
|
Fade
Patti Mayonnaise
Posts: 38,529
|
Post by Fade on Jun 2, 2021 11:47:22 GMT -5
I was harsh on Ruby this past while simply because I liked Solo Leather Liv a lot more and hated Riott Squadd 2.0 being a thing I hope she shines bright elsewhere. Yeah, likewise. She looked off on Monday. Possibly because of the radical alignment shift. But there’s always been potential there. I know Liv will be fine (Bo’s job and stuff) but it’s hard to not feel for her.
|
|
Pushed to the Moon
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
Tony Schiavone in Disguise
Working myself into a shoot
Posts: 15,819
|
Post by Pushed to the Moon on Jun 2, 2021 11:49:15 GMT -5
I feel bad for Ruby, but cannot wait if WWE has some singles plans for Liv at some point! (Highly unlikely) I'd love to see Aleister and Murphy in AEW, Braun Strowman in NJPW would be a shocker but such a cool place for him. Liv will probably get randomly put with Naomi now instead.
|
|
|
Post by Can you afford to pay me, Gah on Jun 2, 2021 11:49:30 GMT -5
I just thought about Braun and his comments last a year or two ago when he said what he did about indy workers. Something he never had to experience before. Now he has to face that reality himself. This could be another learning curve for him.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2021 11:50:00 GMT -5
I feel bad for Ruby, but cannot wait if WWE has some singles plans for Liv at some point! (Highly unlikely) I'd love to see Aleister and Murphy in AEW, Braun Strowman in NJPW would be a shocker but such a cool place for him. Yeah I'd be surprised Liv gets a singles push tbh. As for Strowman, hypothetically say he quits wrestling. Given all the money he's made he can live comfortably until he dies. Idk what his former contracts were but in the South is maaaddddd cheap. Whatever he does he's good. Black and Murphy are legit stars. They need to be snatched up ASAP.
|
|
|
Post by hashtagdaley/JudasDay on Jun 2, 2021 11:50:08 GMT -5
I feel bad for Ruby, but cannot wait if WWE has some singles plans for Liv at some point! (Highly unlikely) I'd love to see Aleister and Murphy in AEW, Braun Strowman in NJPW would be a shocker but such a cool place for him. Liv will probably get randomly put with Naomi now instead. GLOW Squadd? (This would be the worst timeline for Liv)
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2021 11:50:39 GMT -5
The WWE does not have any real difference making stars, mostly by their own doing, so everyone on the roster is expendable. They know their core base is loyal to a fault, so they really don't have to keep anyone that they don't want to pay or don't want to have around for other reasons. The brand is the star. The brand is the top babyface in the company. That's all they need in their eyes.
Curious to see who goes to AEW.
|
|
Dr. Bolty, Disaster Enby
Grimlock
Blanket burrito season is back, and I never left the blankets
Posts: 13,047
Member is Online
|
Post by Dr. Bolty, Disaster Enby on Jun 2, 2021 11:50:39 GMT -5
I have to wonder if Braun is a case of "most expendable seven-figure contract." If I were to guess who else is making that much, I can see there being a mandate that someone in that bracket had to go, and if they had to choose, it was him.
|
|
4real
Wade Wilson
Posts: 28,749
|
Post by 4real on Jun 2, 2021 11:51:14 GMT -5
This company.
That’s probably the nicest thing I have to say about this. WWE must be in worse debt that we thought.
|
|
|
Post by mistery on Jun 2, 2021 11:52:35 GMT -5
This company. That’s probably the nicest thing I have to say about this. WWE must be in worse debt that we thought. Don't think that's the case. Wrestlenomics shot that idea down along with the sale idea. Also investor reports are public, and lying to investors about your financial situation is one of the worst ideas a company can execute.
|
|
|
Post by hashtagdaley/JudasDay on Jun 2, 2021 11:52:44 GMT -5
I have to wonder if Braun is a case of "most expendable seven-figure contract." If I were to guess who else is making that much, I can see there being a mandate that someone in that bracket had to go, and if they had to choose, it was him. How many people would be in that tier? Reigns, Rollins, Lynch, Rhonda (?), Orton, ... ... ... I’m sure there’s a handful of obvious ones I’m glazing over right now. Yeah, Braun doesn’t live up to that level.
|
|
dpg
Samurai Cop
Posts: 2,480
|
Post by dpg on Jun 2, 2021 11:52:51 GMT -5
I can see NXT UK being shuttered.
|
|
4real
Wade Wilson
Posts: 28,749
|
Post by 4real on Jun 2, 2021 11:53:26 GMT -5
This company. That’s probably the nicest thing I have to say about this. WWE must be in worse debt that we thought. Don't think that's the case. Wrestlenomics shot that idea down along with the sale idea. Must have cut costs for some reason then because this is baffling stuff.
|
|
Legion
Fry's dog Seymour
Amy Pond's #1 fan
Hail Hydra!
Posts: 23,412
|
Post by Legion on Jun 2, 2021 11:54:07 GMT -5
The only one there I will miss is Black, and I'm pretty sure he'll get scooped up very quickly.
The one I'm most surprised about is Braun. He was literally doing press and thanking Vince for saving him from suicidal thoughts recently. That just seems so strange to me as he was huge for them.
However, there wasnt much left for him to do, and so leaving and getting new opponents in a fresh environment could be great for him.
Hopefully anyone who wants it enough will get a chance elsewhere, and I'm pretty sure that they will.
|
|
|
Post by Viking Hall on Jun 2, 2021 11:54:14 GMT -5
I feel bad for Ruby, but cannot wait if WWE has some singles plans for Liv at some point! (Highly unlikely) I'd love to see Aleister and Murphy in AEW, Braun Strowman in NJPW would be a shocker but such a cool place for him. Yeah I'd be surprised Liv gets a singles push tbh. As for Strowman, hypothetically say he quits wrestling. Given all the money he's made he can live comfortably until he dies. Idk what his former contracts were but in the South is maaaddddd cheap. Whatever he does he's good. Black and Murphy are legit stars. They need to be snatched up ASAP. I don't think it's beyond the realms to see him return to Strong Man competitions. I think he's admitted that doing those was his passion but it simply didn't add up financially compared with the WWE. The finances don't matter so much when youre sitting on a few million.
|
|
|
Post by Can you afford to pay me, Gah on Jun 2, 2021 11:55:41 GMT -5
This company. That’s probably the nicest thing I have to say about this. WWE must be in worse debt that we thought. But they keep reporting record profits. Lying to your investors is the worst thing you can do as a public traded company.
|
|
Dub H
Crow T. Robot
Captain Pixel: the Game Master
I ❤ Aniki
Posts: 48,471
|
Post by Dub H on Jun 2, 2021 11:56:56 GMT -5
Black is honestly not surprising for me.I didnt expect his current push would have lasted anyway.Braun is an absolute shocker.
|
|