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Post by drjayphd (feat. Pitbull) on Nov 18, 2022 1:40:16 GMT -5
Cezar Bononi - I'm not sure if he was ever contracted, but his tenure in AEW was one of the feel-good stories of pandemic era wrestling. I believe he was always on a PPA deal with AEW? Peter Avalon was the only one with a full-time contract, as I understand, and then went PPA when AEW didn't want to renew at that rate.
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Post by theironyuppie on Nov 18, 2022 1:43:02 GMT -5
Chelsea Green isn’t even the worst example, tbh. She really wasn’t given much of a chance on the main roster in her first run. Plus for her unlucky history with injuries, she's been healthy for quite a while now, in addition to only working as a free agent in her time after WWE.
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Post by Facetious on Nov 18, 2022 2:01:55 GMT -5
On twitter yesterday he released different pictures as the day went along of him with US title, winning the IC ladder match, with the tag titles. He could easily be playing along/trolling, but Im guessing he's WWE bound He did that like a month ago too when rumors were circulating then, then said Zack Ryder was dead and he'd only ever return to WWE as Cardona. So we'll see ultimately if he's still just working things, or if something will actually shake out about it. Dude's been on fire, I'd be surprised if someone in WWE wasn't taking notice. *After Cody wins the Royal Rumble and feuds with Roman* Cole: OMG ITS CODYS FRIEND. IT'S CODY'S FRIEND. HE'S HERE TO EVEN THE ODDS!!
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Post by King Devitt and the Woke Mob on Nov 18, 2022 5:05:33 GMT -5
He did that like a month ago too when rumors were circulating then, then said Zack Ryder was dead and he'd only ever return to WWE as Cardona. So we'll see ultimately if he's still just working things, or if something will actually shake out about it. Dude's been on fire, I'd be surprised if someone in WWE wasn't taking notice. *After Cody wins the Royal Rumble and feuds with Roman* Cole: OMG ITS CODYS FRIEND. IT'S CODY'S FRIEND. HE'S HERE TO EVEN THE ODDS!! Nah it needs to be after Cody has a match with someone getting their biggest break yet, who could use the exposure, only to get overshadowed by Cardona debuting, and fall back into mainstream obscurity
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Post by Legion on Nov 18, 2022 6:57:42 GMT -5
I have no issue with him hiring back anyone who he thinks he can use or wants to give another shot.
If it doesnt work out, they just get released again.
It doesnt hurt anyone to get signed, get a pay day and get another shot.
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Post by Shy Guy on Nov 18, 2022 7:44:27 GMT -5
I met someone who said this was her favourite wrestler. She said it out loud. It was an out loud thought. That's my soulmate! WHERE IS SHE She was married, bro
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Post by Hypnosis on Nov 18, 2022 11:10:29 GMT -5
*After Cody wins the Royal Rumble and feuds with Roman* Cole: OMG ITS CODYS FRIEND. IT'S CODY'S FRIEND. HE'S HERE TO EVEN THE ODDS!! Nah it needs to be after Cody has a match with someone getting their biggest break yet, who could use the exposure, only to get overshadowed by Cardona debuting, and fall back into mainstream obscurity That really SUCKED ass!
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Post by Dub H on Nov 18, 2022 11:20:34 GMT -5
Cezar Bononi - I'm not sure if he was ever contracted, but his tenure in AEW was one of the feel-good stories of pandemic era wrestling. I believe he was always on a PPA deal with AEW? Peter Avalon was the only one with a full-time contract, as I understand, and then went PPA when AEW didn't want to renew at that rate. Of course he was on a Pretty Peter Avalon deal, he was part of the wingmen!
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Nov 18, 2022 11:45:38 GMT -5
So JONAH is going back? That’s bitterly disappointing.
New Japan must feel good having him go over Okada in the G1 now that he’s decided to give Papa H another shot.
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Post by Instant Classic on Nov 18, 2022 12:07:58 GMT -5
So what happen to budget cuts?
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Post by Mochi Lone Wolf on Nov 18, 2022 12:14:49 GMT -5
I can now see why some people think Tony Khan should just ice the Black and Gold crew in AEW.
Might not be bad advice for any promoter who had one of HHH’s people on their roster.
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Post by chrom on Nov 18, 2022 12:29:21 GMT -5
So JONAH is going back? That’s bitterly disappointing. New Japan must feel good having him go over Okada in the G1 now that he’s decided to give Papa H another shot. There's no word that he's going back there, just reports that HHH wants him back.
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Post by A Little Doo Doo on Nov 18, 2022 12:29:31 GMT -5
STILL WAITING ON THE ASCENSION!
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Post by Hypnosis on Nov 18, 2022 12:44:21 GMT -5
STILL WAITING ON THE ASCENSION! Konnor's in Impact, but Viktor may be available.
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Post by J is Justice on Nov 18, 2022 12:45:06 GMT -5
STILL WAITING ON THE ASCENSION! AND TUCKER.
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Post by A Little Doo Doo on Nov 18, 2022 12:46:47 GMT -5
STILL WAITING ON THE ASCENSION! Konnor's in Impact, but Viktor may be available. Is his hairline available?
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Post by polarbearpete on Nov 18, 2022 14:19:59 GMT -5
So JONAH is going back? That’s bitterly disappointing. New Japan must feel good having him go over Okada in the G1 now that he’s decided to give Papa H another shot. If you want to push talent and you’re a large company like New Japan, have them under a long-term contract first is really the lesson. Can’t not commit to someone financially, give him a big push, but then be surprised he’ll leave when he gets a financial commitment.
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Post by tagteammatchplaya on Nov 18, 2022 14:48:26 GMT -5
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Post by poodoojenkins on Nov 18, 2022 14:55:48 GMT -5
I don't know a single person not named Matt Cardona who gives a shit about Chelsea Green.
Trying to lure him back is at least 75% of the reason she got rehired. 15% is because they need more women to do the job for Becky, Charlotte, Ronda, and Bianca. The remaining 10% is because if you look at the screen quickly, you might mistake her for Britt Baker and not turn the channel quite as fast as you would if you knew it was Chelsea Green.
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Post by darbus alan on Nov 18, 2022 15:00:00 GMT -5
So JONAH is going back? That’s bitterly disappointing. New Japan must feel good having him go over Okada in the G1 now that he’s decided to give Papa H another shot. If you want to push talent and you’re a large company like New Japan, have them under a long-term contract first is really the lesson. Can’t not commit to someone financially, give him a big push, but then be surprised he’ll leave when he gets a financial commitment. They screwed the pooch with not having a notorious carny like Karl Anderson under contract, and making him NEVER Openweight Champion on top of it. But it's not like being contracted to another company has stopped Triple H approaching talent before either. And that's all it is with Jonah so far, too. No clue if he's actually signed with NJPW or on a similar "handshake deal" to Anderson. Just that Triple H's WWE has expressed interest in bringing him back. It's not a done deal or anything.
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