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Post by markymark on Oct 15, 2021 23:04:27 GMT -5
I would let go TH2, Cage and maybe Hager, Archer too due to his age(he turns 45 next year), if Jeff Jones(AEW social media guy) is also part of those deals, he also deserves the boot.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Oct 15, 2021 23:08:54 GMT -5
I feel like we had this thread a little bit ago too. Guess it's just a reminder.
Archer was signed later. He won't be let go. Doesn't matter his age he's good and he's over.
Hager's probably got job security pending anything Jericho does. I don't see Jericho leaving right now.
Cage was also signed last year. His deal wouldn't be anywhere close to up. Hybrid 2 would be more in this ballpark.
Joey Janela signed a year extension a few months back. Scorpio signed for five years. I assume we'll see some "Supermax extensions" of that design for guys like The Young Bucks too and anyone else who is currently a main player and may be for the next few years or more.
Idk if Hybrid 2 will re-sign but imo Angelico's way too valuable. Especially with the technical wrestling pool getting deeper. Jack Evans? He might be. Remains to be seen.
The other thing is AEW doesn't give out BIG MONEY deals to everyone it seems. I imagine some get paid more than others off their use and card position which is offset by the fact they can work other dates and companies. Which allows a lot of security for people on the roster. Guess we'll see next year who AEW may or may not move on from.
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Post by polarbearpete on Oct 15, 2021 23:13:29 GMT -5
I assume many will ride it out to cause a bidding war between the two major companies
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2021 23:17:23 GMT -5
I assume many will ride it out to cause a bidding war between the two major companies Hopefully nobody overplays that position more than they're prepared to. It still blows my mind (in a good way) that AEW can offer comparable salaries despite having 25-30% of the travel and work schedule.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Oct 15, 2021 23:18:38 GMT -5
I assume many will ride it out to cause a bidding war between the two major companies A lot of peeps also seem very loyal to AEW at this point. I don't know how many might have their whole careers there... but I also don't see many willingly leaving with the company on the fast rise. I also just wonder who WWE might bid for... their new method of thinking seems to put them away from some of the people who might have a contract coming up... but who knows... Vince always changes his mind.
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Post by polarbearpete on Oct 15, 2021 23:21:49 GMT -5
I assume many will ride it out to cause a bidding war between the two major companies A lot of peeps also seem very loyal to AEW at this point. I don't know how many might have their whole careers there... but I also don't see many willingly leaving with the company on the fast rise. I also just wonder who WWE might bid for... their new method of thinking seems to put them away from some of the people who might have a contract coming up... but who knows... Vince always changes his mind. Loyalty is something but usually money talks. You should at least use the leverage of negotiations to get a better deal from AEW.
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Post by Some Baritone guy IS REDEEMED! on Oct 15, 2021 23:23:29 GMT -5
I assume many will ride it out to cause a bidding war between the two major companies Hopefully nobody overplays that position more than they're prepared to. It still blows my mind (in a good way) that AEW can offer comparable salaries despite having 25-30% of the travel and work schedule. It's to the point where I don't even know why anyone would choose WWE at this point. You're getting a comparable salary for probably about 1/3 of the work, and you don't have to worry about being in the 10% of the roster WWE cuts 2 or three times a year.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Oct 15, 2021 23:28:13 GMT -5
Hopefully nobody overplays that position more than they're prepared to. It still blows my mind (in a good way) that AEW can offer comparable salaries despite having 25-30% of the travel and work schedule. It's to the point where I don't even know why anyone would choose WWE at this point. You're getting a comparable salary for probably about 1/3 of the work, and you don't have to worry about being in the 10% of the roster WWE cuts 2 or three times a year. You also get to work Indies and bigger shows. The potential to work New Japan/NWA/Impact/Mexico? Restrictions opening up for Travel may only heighten this perk. You literally sit in catering if WWE has no use for you... where in AEW you can take bookings elsewhere and get paid and get further exposure To me AEW's simply offering more right now especially with the Forbidden Door kicked all the way off.
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Post by Some Baritone guy IS REDEEMED! on Oct 15, 2021 23:32:05 GMT -5
It's to the point where I don't even know why anyone would choose WWE at this point. You're getting a comparable salary for probably about 1/3 of the work, and you don't have to worry about being in the 10% of the roster WWE cuts 2 or three times a year. You also get to work Indies and bigger shows. The potential to work New Japan/NWA/Impact/Mexico? Restrictions opening up for Travel may only heighten this perk. You literally sit in catering if WWE has no use for you... where in AEW you can take bookings elsewhere and get paid and get further exposure To me AEW's simply offering more right now especially with the Forbidden Door kicked all the way off. Additionally you still retain rights to your name and likeness and the ability to make and sell your own merchandise as far as I'm aware.
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Post by Dub H on Oct 15, 2021 23:35:24 GMT -5
Hopefully nobody overplays that position more than they're prepared to. It still blows my mind (in a good way) that AEW can offer comparable salaries despite having 25-30% of the travel and work schedule. It's to the point where I don't even know why anyone would choose WWE at this point. You're getting a comparable salary for probably about 1/3 of the work, and you don't have to worry about being in the 10% of the roster WWE cuts 2 or three times a year. Funny enough,AEW has better job security too, they have yet to fire anyone for the sake of money saving.
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Post by Cyno on Oct 15, 2021 23:37:30 GMT -5
Impact is going to be a dark horse, too.
A lot of wrestling talent still sees WWE as the dream because growing up that's literally all they had. But if I was an AEW talent and my deal was expiring soon, I'd want to talk to any people on the roster who used to be in WWE and hear about how things went there. Hear the good and the bad. An informed decision is the best decision. You don't want to go to WWE just because it was the dream only for it to end up being a nightmare.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Oct 15, 2021 23:38:54 GMT -5
You also get to work Indies and bigger shows. The potential to work New Japan/NWA/Impact/Mexico? Restrictions opening up for Travel may only heighten this perk. You literally sit in catering if WWE has no use for you... where in AEW you can take bookings elsewhere and get paid and get further exposure To me AEW's simply offering more right now especially with the Forbidden Door kicked all the way off. Additionally you still retain rights to your name and likeness and the ability to make and sell your own merchandise as far as I'm aware. You do. AEW can make exclusive shirts to sell for their shop but I believe wrestlers get a good cut and are allowed to also sell exclusives to places like ProWrestlingTees. You can also win titles outside of AEW and sometimes are allowed to simply show up to AEW and show them off which is another good perk that just gets you over further. The mainstream exposure you can also get that can follow you to other big matches on the Indies is a big deal. Daniel Garcia is a big example.
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Post by smokinvokoun86 on Oct 15, 2021 23:40:21 GMT -5
Unless they let go actual key guys, im not worried about that at all. AEW’s talent depth is extremely deep and they have plenty of guys to slide into those roles.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2021 0:51:38 GMT -5
I think the main eventers, the women wrestlers and the up and comers will all stay. It's the upper midcarders who will get lucrative WWE offers especially the four pillars.
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Post by ASYLUMHAUSEN on Oct 16, 2021 1:20:30 GMT -5
It will be a cold day in hell before the Bucks put their name on contracts anywhere but AEW.
I know in this business “never say never” and all that…
But…naw. Naw.
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Post by King Devitt: Scrum Guzzler on Oct 16, 2021 1:42:16 GMT -5
I'm sitting here with my mind blown that Archer is gonna be 45.
I mean it makes sense since I remember watching him way back in the day, but still, holy shit, dude looks great.
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Post by lildude8218 on Oct 16, 2021 1:59:41 GMT -5
Tony Khan: *sniffing loudly* my key deal better not be ending any time soon!
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Oct 16, 2021 5:05:58 GMT -5
I wouldn't terribly mind if WWE scooped JR and Jericho.
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Post by Oh Cry Me a Screwball on Oct 16, 2021 6:28:46 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm interested to see how the "Four Pillars" do in a potential bidding war, as they might have signed those three year deals set to expire next year. There's almost no chance any of them would jump given that the term is basically a statement of intent to make them into long-term main eventers for AEW, but if WWE felt there was a chance any of them would jump, the war chest would certainly be opened up.
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Oct 16, 2021 6:31:18 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm interested to see how the "Four Pillars" do in a potential bidding war, as they might have signed those three year deals set to expire next year. There's almost no chance any of them would jump given that the term is basically a statement of intent to make them into long-term main eventers for AEW, but if WWE felt there was a chance any of them would jump, the war chest would certainly be opened up. I don't think WWE would have any interest in Jungle Boy and any in Sammy would probably only be keep AEW from having him. I could see them going in hard on MJF and Darby though, though I also think Vince at this point would completely fail to understand them and book them into the ground.
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