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Post by daaave on Apr 15, 2024 13:19:57 GMT -5
As much as I like Drew. Surely, SURELY that is one big money signing too many even for TK. I've no doubt TK would like to sign him and have him on roster but Drews gonna want big bucks and I'm really not sure it's worth the money.
But, hey, it's not money here
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Post by polarbearpete on Apr 15, 2024 15:18:52 GMT -5
If he still hasn’t signed by now, I have to believe that he may just be stringing things along so he can jump to AEW while still being pushed by WWE.
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Post by yokohamacpfc on Apr 15, 2024 15:27:22 GMT -5
Unless Drew is asking for outrageous amounts of money (like out earning the rest of the roster) then WWE only has themselves to blame for not meeting his demands. Business is booming and Drew has been a large part of that. Again, it makes me wonder how much control HHH has over what gets offered post-TKO takeover.
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Post by Legion on Apr 15, 2024 16:11:29 GMT -5
Didn't they just fire the guy in WWE who dealt with co tract renewals because he was letting these scenarios happen rather than actually engage and deal with talent?
If I did read that right, I'm pretty sure it gets sorted. I dont see many top level WWE stars jumping ship right now while WWE is so hot unless TK is driving the Brinks truck to the door.
Maybe a year ago, mayve again in a year, but not right this minute.
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Post by Dub H on Apr 15, 2024 16:26:06 GMT -5
While i have been vocally agasint too many signing, I think Drew could be big in AEW( inb4 in comparison aew has small wrestlers)
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Apr 15, 2024 16:33:54 GMT -5
If Drew comes over, I think he's a megastar on the level of Moxley and it won't even be a debate
Dude's still good at what he does, and just has been killing it lately
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Post by krozor on Apr 15, 2024 17:02:14 GMT -5
Until it's official, I would think it's just as likely McIntyre himself is trolling/working about being ready to leave as it fits with his current character, and it would be nuts if they don't already have him financially locked in for feuds with Priest, Punk, and probably Cody.
I don't exactly know what I'd do with him in AEW just given the depth of talent, but Drew is someone who looks like a million dollars and already proved himself outside WWE (both like Lashley), he's arguably at a career peak right now, he's killing it on social media and in promos, and is maybe the only person on any roster right now who I'd trust to cut an entertaining "why I left that other place" kind of promo. You find a spot for him as long as you work out his expectations ahead of time (which could very well be just "book me well, pay me a lot, let me spend time with family).
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Post by Doo Doo Dickhead on Apr 15, 2024 17:07:07 GMT -5
Drew vs. Brody King would be so good.
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Post by KME on Apr 15, 2024 17:10:22 GMT -5
I'd imagine McIntyre stays where he is, it's not like with Copeland where they just didn't seem to have much for him, from my limited understanding of what goes on over there they've got Drew in a position he'd be unlikely to leave unless they absolutely stiff him on money. Feels like one where he'll stay at the last minute, possibly even after going into free agency, and we see briefings that free agency has turned around and WWE now have the upper hand in the one area they were getting battered having secured Giulia and getting McIntyre to stay.
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Post by khali on Apr 15, 2024 17:42:38 GMT -5
I would expect that Drew stays in WWE, but this is an example why there should be no absolutes in “AEW doesn’t need to sign any more guys.” Yeah, that may be true in most cases. But they’d be fools not to try to get one of the hottest acts in all of wrestling.
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Post by UN PLOMBIER NIGHTMARE #blm on Apr 15, 2024 17:50:15 GMT -5
this is something i've thought about constantly for weeks now and i'm still not sure which i'd like more.
1. drew stays in wwe and recreates the CM Punk MITB storyline but with Clash at the Castle being his place of choice
2. drew leaves wwe to go to aew and punk never gets his revenge besides mania, drew talked all that shit and bounces
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Post by stoptheclocks on Apr 15, 2024 18:15:15 GMT -5
I would expect that Drew stays in WWE, but this is an example why there should be no absolutes in “AEW doesn’t need to sign any more guys.” Yeah, that may be true in most cases. But they’d be fools not to try to get one of the hottest acts in all of wrestling. But really, why though? It won't do a single thing to ratings and he would have to take the spot of another exceptionally talented wrestler. When your roster is that stacked it's a zero sum game bringing anyone new in. I dunno, it feels to me like the best option for his career is to stay and do the Punk feud. But usually when we get to this point with a wrestler, they're already on their way to AEW.
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Post by Allie Kitsune on Apr 15, 2024 18:22:06 GMT -5
this is something i've thought about constantly for weeks now and i'm still not sure which i'd like more. 1. drew stays in wwe and recreates the CM Punk MITB storyline but with Clash at the Castle being his place of choice 2. drew leaves wwe to go to aew and punk never gets his revenge besides mania, drew talked all that shit and bounces The Punk hater in me wants Drew to go to AEW and speedrun Punk's whole act as a parody (right down to the Buckshot Lariat attempt and claiming to be the "Real World Champion"), only to then shrug it all off and transfer his "Hater of the Year" act onto someone else.
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Post by Zone Was Wrong on Apr 15, 2024 18:23:59 GMT -5
I would expect that Drew stays in WWE, but this is an example why there should be no absolutes in “AEW doesn’t need to sign any more guys.” Yeah, that may be true in most cases. But they’d be fools not to try to get one of the hottest acts in all of wrestling. But really, why though? It won't do a single thing to ratings and he would have to take the spot of another exceptionally talented wrestler. When your roster is that stacked it's a zero sum game bringing anyone new in. I dunno, it feels to me like the best option for his career is to stay and do the Punk feud. But usually when we get to this point with a wrestler, they're already on their way to AEW. I think the topic we have on the main event being depleted is the main reason why. There is always need for main event level wrestlers since injuries and what not can happen at any time or there's the fact that no one wants the main event to become stale with the same people at the top.
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Post by stoptheclocks on Apr 15, 2024 18:38:04 GMT -5
But really, why though? It won't do a single thing to ratings and he would have to take the spot of another exceptionally talented wrestler. When your roster is that stacked it's a zero sum game bringing anyone new in. I dunno, it feels to me like the best option for his career is to stay and do the Punk feud. But usually when we get to this point with a wrestler, they're already on their way to AEW. I think the topic we have on the main event being depleted is the main reason why. There is always need for main event level wrestlers since injuries and what not can happen at any time or there's the fact that no one wants the main event to become stale with the same people at the top. But aren't those slots Ospreay, Okada, Jay White, Edge etc. were all signed to fill?
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Post by Zone Was Wrong on Apr 15, 2024 18:50:27 GMT -5
I think the topic we have on the main event being depleted is the main reason why. There is always need for main event level wrestlers since injuries and what not can happen at any time or there's the fact that no one wants the main event to become stale with the same people at the top. But aren't those slots Ospreay, Okada, Jay White, Edge etc. were all signed to fill? And Copeland is in his 50s and more prone to injury at his age, Okada and Ospreay have a lot of mileage on them. The point is even the people they hired to fill those rolls could get injured. Not like anyone could foresee Cole getting a freak injury or the fact MJF had been so beat up he needed a lot of time, plus the fact Omega having a different freak injury. The point is, having more depth means having coverage for that eventuality.
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Post by Allie Kitsune on Apr 15, 2024 18:54:44 GMT -5
I think the topic we have on the main event being depleted is the main reason why. There is always need for main event level wrestlers since injuries and what not can happen at any time or there's the fact that no one wants the main event to become stale with the same people at the top. But aren't those slots Ospreay, Okada, Jay White, Edge etc. were all signed to fill? And who wouldn't love to see Drew vs. Okada, Drew vs. Jay, Drew vs. Ospreay, Drew vs. Samoa Joe, etc.?
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Post by KME on Apr 15, 2024 19:02:50 GMT -5
I would expect that Drew stays in WWE, but this is an example why there should be no absolutes in “AEW doesn’t need to sign any more guys.” Yeah, that may be true in most cases. But they’d be fools not to try to get one of the hottest acts in all of wrestling. But really, why though? It won't do a single thing to ratings and he would have to take the spot of another exceptionally talented wrestler. When your roster is that stacked it's a zero sum game bringing anyone new in. I dunno, it feels to me like the best option for his career is to stay and do the Punk feud. But usually when we get to this point with a wrestler, they're already on their way to AEW. It won't do anything for ratings, basically no single individual will, it feels like there's a base of people who watch AEW because they do wrestling the way they want it done, and a certain portion that will come and go based on what WWE are doing, potentially that won't watch out of spite or loyalty or something along those lines when WWE are doing well, that lost interest in AEW when WWE wasn't a legit bad product anymore. But signing a great wrestler who can do a bunch of interesting things with a bunch of fresh opponents will always be attractive, especially if money isn't an object as it clearly isn't for Tony and his dad. I think it's worth pointing out that we don't really know what the situation is with guys behind the scenes as well. For all we know they may have had big plans for Ibushi as a main event guy and really didn't bank on him being quite broken. They may have thought about pushing Ricky Starks or Jay White to the moon but may think there's a good chance they won't stick around long term with Vince no longer in WWE, Jay kind of fell into their laps but he might not be seen as a long term guy. We know nothing really of MJF's contract situation. They might not think Kenny can ever make it back to where he was, Kenny himself may have made clear he doesn't see himself as a main event guy going forward even if he makes it back. And then you've got Danielson right at the end of his full time career, Jericho is clearly out of the main event picture, this is likely Joe's last run as a world title level guy etc. They've had a bunch of new signings lately but Okada seems set for a long reign as Continental Champion as I can't see him losing any time soon which will keep him out of the main event for a while yet, Ospreay probably doesn't call his shot at the world title until All In time. The roster is absolutely loaded but there's always moving parts, injuries etc. Getting legit main event guys always makes at least a bit of sense. As someone else pointed out we currently have a thread about the main event scene being depleted, I don't agree with that at all but the fact it's a thing for some people means you can always freshen things up and bring in some new guys.
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Post by Kalmia on Apr 15, 2024 19:10:48 GMT -5
Booooooooooooooooooo. I feel like AEW did this just to personally insult me.
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Post by bearned on Apr 15, 2024 20:09:57 GMT -5
I don’t think Drew is necessarily a signing you make that is an instant ratings hit, it’s more to increase the positive perception that you are a company that a main event talent from another promotion would choose to join.
Which all may play into what HHH was saying during mania week where he was trying to make it sound like anyone who signs for AEW is taking the easy route. All about perception.
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