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Post by kingoftheindies on Jun 2, 2021 12:36:21 GMT -5
Also a point I want to make that I have made in the past, remember all NXT projects and the performance centers are seen as Triple H's babies, and there are enough rumblings that people in corporate have seen those projects as big money losing ventures so they could see even bigger cuts... also wouldn't be surprised if that's why even before the pandemic NXT did the PC show.
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Post by hashtagdaley/JudasDay on Jun 2, 2021 12:36:48 GMT -5
^^^ I’m pretty sure Nak’s safe, but with you on the other ones. I want to hope Liv is, but I am worried for her. (Even if she’ll kill it elsewhere)
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Post by YAKMAN is ICHIBAN on Jun 2, 2021 12:37:17 GMT -5
Liv will probably get randomly put with Naomi now instead. I’m feeling bad for Liv too. Both of her best friends/ traveling buddies are gone.
My hopes aren’t high for her future with this odd thinking company. Also her secret lover
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Post by Gremlin on Jun 2, 2021 12:37:24 GMT -5
I hope Braun flipped an ambulance on his way out.
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Post by Hypnosis on Jun 2, 2021 12:37:51 GMT -5
i'm confused, this just sounds like NXT/NXT UK You unironically to NXT UK with this post: I like that game.
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Post by hashtagdaley/JudasDay on Jun 2, 2021 12:38:27 GMT -5
I hope Braun flipped an ambulance on his way out. TEN MILLION DOLLARS
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Post by Legion on Jun 2, 2021 12:38:32 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm totally sure those guys and girls now making guaranteed money in NXT UK without having to work for pennies for sex abuse backing scum bags would totally agree with you... Oh wait.... Dude, let's not act like the US independent scene is much better. Joey Ryan literally almost hosted an indie show during WrestleMania weekend, except his dumbass decided to advertise himself. Not saying it is, just saying that trying to suggest NXT UK shutting down is a good thing, because someone doesnt like WWE, is not a good thing for the talent signed to NXT UK
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Post by brettappedout (BLM) on Jun 2, 2021 12:39:15 GMT -5
I'm legit flabbergasted. when was the last time we saw big names like this at once?..like 2012/13?
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Post by spagett on Jun 2, 2021 12:41:20 GMT -5
I don't see Braun in AEW at all to be honest.
He just doesn't seem a good fit to me, and as others have said his horrible comments a year ago when the pandemic started probably won't make him super popular to a lockeroom like AEW's.
Black and Ruby Riott I can see there though, and Murphy in NJPW will storm it.
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Post by An Dog On An Skateboard on Jun 2, 2021 12:42:30 GMT -5
Dude, let's not act like the US independent scene is much better. Joey Ryan literally almost hosted an indie show during WrestleMania weekend, except his dumbass decided to advertise himself. Not saying it is, just saying that trying to suggest NXT UK shutting down is a good thing, because someone doesnt like WWE, is not a good thing for the talent signed to NXT UK It's not about not liking WWE, it's making it harder for people, both promoters and wrestlers, to make money on the UK scene without getting into bed with them, and then going "It's for your own good." It's so disingenuous to use Speaking Out to frame NXT as some sort of benevolent act because it isn't, it's there for WWE to salt the earth and make sure the UK indys can't gain momentum again.
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Post by Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story on Jun 2, 2021 12:43:03 GMT -5
I don't see Braun in AEW at all to be honest. He just doesn't seem a good fit to me, and as others have said his horrible comments a year ago when the pandemic started probably won't make him super popular to a lockeroom like AEW's. Black and Ruby Riott I can see there though, and Murphy in NJPW will storm it. The reality is that this is going to be pretty good news for all of wrestling. Black and Riott will be great pickups for AEW, Murphy I could see in NJPW or IMPACT. I think Strowman's done.
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Post by polarbearpete on Jun 2, 2021 12:43:06 GMT -5
Wow, Braun and Aleister are shocking and can be instant main eventers (along with Joe) for AEW. The others are not surprising but still talented, especially Ruby and Murphy.
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Post by Legion on Jun 2, 2021 12:43:58 GMT -5
I don't see Braun in AEW at all to be honest. He just doesn't seem a good fit to me, and as others have said his horrible comments a year ago when the pandemic started probably won't make him super popular to a lockeroom like AEW's. Black and Ruby Riott I can see there though, and Murphy in NJPW will storm it. He's still a big name talent, multiple time champion and can do what he's asked to do as a power hoss well enough. They'd be silly not to give him a look from a business POV if they think there is money there. A Ryder style 'come and see if the numbers move' deal would seem sensible to me.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2021 12:45:56 GMT -5
I don't see Braun in AEW at all to be honest. He just doesn't seem a good fit to me, and as others have said his horrible comments a year ago when the pandemic started probably won't make him super popular to a lockeroom like AEW's. Black and Ruby Riott I can see there though, and Murphy in NJPW will storm it. He's still a big name talent, multiple time champion and can do what he's asked to do as a power hoss well enough. They'd be silly not to give him a look from a business POV if they think there is money there. A Ryder style 'come and see if the numbers move' deal would seem sensible to me. As I said earlier in the thread, I think the problem is that Braun's stature is such that he'd almost have to come in as an immediate main eventer, and AEW has always tried to steer clear of that. And if he's not coming in as a main eventer (I think he would be awesome with Jake Roberts and Archer or as a mentor figure to Bear Country, for example) I just don't see him being all that interested.
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Post by spagett on Jun 2, 2021 12:46:28 GMT -5
I don't see Braun in AEW at all to be honest. He just doesn't seem a good fit to me, and as others have said his horrible comments a year ago when the pandemic started probably won't make him super popular to a lockeroom like AEW's. Black and Ruby Riott I can see there though, and Murphy in NJPW will storm it. He's still a big name talent, multiple time champion and can do what he's asked to do as a power hoss well enough. They'd be silly not to give him a look from a business POV if they think there is money there. A Ryder style 'come and see if the numbers move' deal would seem sensible to me. I just don't see what he offers. I don't see the money there with him. He's been terrible the last couple of years, not all his fault but still. The time for him to win the title was 2017/2018, he was absolutely ice cold when he won the title last year and his reign as champion was horrible. I think he'll want huge money and I don't think he's worth that.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2021 12:46:54 GMT -5
I don't see Braun in AEW at all to be honest. He just doesn't seem a good fit to me, and as others have said his horrible comments a year ago when the pandemic started probably won't make him super popular to a lockeroom like AEW's. Black and Ruby Riott I can see there though, and Murphy in NJPW will storm it. He's still a big name talent, multiple time champion and can do what he's asked to do as a power hoss well enough. They'd be silly not to give him a look from a business POV if they think there is money there. A Ryder style 'come and see if the numbers move' deal would seem sensible to me. Also he'd be very unique within AEW. Like just picture him vs. Jungle Boy visually, it'd be a wildly different dynamic than anything the company could really do now without having Paul Wight step from behind the desk.
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Post by Legion on Jun 2, 2021 12:48:06 GMT -5
Not saying it is, just saying that trying to suggest NXT UK shutting down is a good thing, because someone doesnt like WWE, is not a good thing for the talent signed to NXT UK It's not about not liking WWE, it's making it harder for people, both promoters and wrestlers, to make money on the UK scene without getting into bed with them, and then going "It's for your own good." It's so disingenuous to use Speaking Out to frame NXT as some sort of benevolent act because it isn't, it's there for WWE to salt the earth and make sure the UK indys can't gain momentum again. But does it matter? If the booker is WWE or some indie guy, as long as you have somewhere to work and, for the talent, at least a level of security and guaranteed money if you're a big enough name? I dont think most talent give a shit who they work for as long as they can get paid and potentially get to the US and the 'big leagues.' I doubt anyone wants to be a UK and only UK talent - and if they do, they could be that in NXT UK just as well as they could be 15 different tiny leagues with 0 exposure outside of the 200 people who could get a ticket to see you for the tiny show you're doing with an ancient WWF talent headlining. World of Sport was dead long before NXT UK arrived, despite fanfare, no one watched and no second series was being made. To suggest that closing something down that provides that exposure and that money is a good thing, to me, is wrong.
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Post by polarbearpete on Jun 2, 2021 12:48:28 GMT -5
There’s got to be more to the Braun thing. And I don’t see AEW bringing him in. Black is almost a given. I wonder if they’re planning on ending the brand split again. I hope AEW doesn't bring Braun in. Like, I won't stop watching or anything if they do, but I'll just have to avoid online wrestling forums for a while because he's of a caliber that you'd almost have no choice but to lolTNA him to the top of the card, but he's actually not even really that good. AEW doesn't have the big guy problem it once did with the arrival of Wardlow, Bear Country, Comoroto and guys like Luchasaurus, all of whom I enjoy watching a hell of a lot more than I've ever enjoyed watching Braun. Braun is hella-good in his role as a hoss and can be an instant main eventer. He’s also much bigger than the AEW hosses in terms of size and power. He should be number 1 on AEW’s list to sign (second only to Bryan if he’s still available).
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Post by mattyy on Jun 2, 2021 12:48:31 GMT -5
The 90 Day Non-Compete is up on August 31st. A Tuesday. That weekend? AEW All Out, featuring the Women's Casino Battle Royal. Heidi is a good solid pick right now for the wildcard.
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Post by jhbboy198917 on Jun 2, 2021 12:48:37 GMT -5
AEW is overcrowded as well & should probably get rid of some wrestlers themselves
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