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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Jan 8, 2023 5:00:09 GMT -5
I'm so f***ing tired of Bloodline shit as it is, I hope they stay away... They're not in the Anoa'i/Fatu family though, right? They're Haku's kids, and I don't think he's in that family tree. (This forum is gonna be hell for the foreseeable, because we are literally going to be thinking the worst of absolutely everything now) Let me rephrase, I dont expect them to join The Bloodline, I expect them to feud with them, and the thought of that isn't very appealing to me either I was optimistic about Dragon Lee's signing... granted that was before the whole Vince news so you're right about that... everything became a mess very quickly
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Post by Dub H on Jan 8, 2023 5:05:25 GMT -5
I say after Roman destroys Sami ,Sami comes back with his Own Bloodline!
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Post by Feargus McReddit on Jan 8, 2023 5:13:17 GMT -5
I say after Roman destroys Sami ,Sami comes back with his Own Bloodline! He just brings out Haku. Roman: “…you know, Sami, you’re actually not bad. Take your Bloodline spot, actually, take leadership!” *Roman Reigns is never seen again*
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Post by Celexa Bliss on Jan 8, 2023 9:09:01 GMT -5
They're not in the Anoa'i/Fatu family though, right? They're Haku's kids, and I don't think he's in that family tree. (This forum is gonna be hell for the foreseeable, because we are literally going to be thinking the worst of absolutely everything now) Correct. The families are certainly acquainted, but I don't think they're blood brothers like Rock's grandfather was with the Anoa'i patriarch, or anything like that. (I think Jimmy Snuka maybe married in like Rocky Johnson did, I forget why Tamina is included, other than knowing she's half Samoan, half Fijian.) I do think it's inevitable that they'd cross path, given Tama has loved snarking back and forth with Roman in the past. If there was any bad blood over it, it wasn't serious, as Tama was quick to wish Roman luck with his recovery when he had the leukemia issues and called him "uce", so it was probably just f***ing around prior for funsies. I'm mostly curious, though, if Tama's other brother would come along for the ride. He was in WWE as Camacho, but it's not like he did terribly much. It's worth noting that, at the very least, The Rock considers Haku his uncle. EDIT: after some quick research, it appears that Haku and his kids are not officially part of the Anoa'i family, but there is history there, from Haku teaming with Tama and later, The Barbarian replacing Samu in The Headshrinkers. So they're like honorary members of the family, I guess.
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Post by King Devitt and the Woke Mob on Jan 8, 2023 9:22:03 GMT -5
I've never understood the appeal of Hikuleo.
He's like New Japan's answer to Vince's fetish of "is tall..."
It's been a couple years since I watched regularly, but he didn't impress me in the Ranbo at WK17 either. Maybe he's gotten better, and I haven't seen his good stuff.
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Post by polarbearpete on Jan 8, 2023 9:32:31 GMT -5
Haven’t really seen much of either. How are they in-ring?
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Post by Mozenrath on Jan 8, 2023 9:51:04 GMT -5
Haven’t really seen much of either. How are they in-ring? Tama is solid. I think that he had trouble standing out in singles matches, but he's finding his groove more there with time. Still much more of a tag specialist. Hikuleo is alright. He's not super experienced, but he has a good size and look, so the potential is there.
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Post by 67 more on Jan 8, 2023 9:51:16 GMT -5
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Post by Mozenrath on Jan 8, 2023 10:00:18 GMT -5
I've never understood the appeal of Hikuleo. He's like New Japan's answer to Vince's fetish of "is tall..." It's been a couple years since I watched regularly, but he didn't impress me in the Ranbo at WK17 either. Maybe he's gotten better, and I haven't seen his good stuff. I'd have to try really damn hard to think of virtually any promoter who didn't consider size a relevant factor in wrestlers' potential. Vince is the obvious one, sure, but NWA used El Gigante despite him topping out at "alright on a good day", Verne Gagne used Jerry Blackwell despite him oafishly injuring Mad Dog Vachon, and Japan has probably rolled the dice on more big men than anyone outside of Vince. Only a fool pins all of their hopes on giants, but there is room on any roster for big dudes, and while it's obviously true that not every big guy ends up worth it (Nathan Jones being maybe the most expensive WWE flop of that type), but it's also a category that has produced some of the biggest successes in wrestling, and comparatively often. Beyond that, consider the context, I guess. Outside of Braun, WWE has had terrible luck with big guys. Omos is bad, Shanky is completely without presence or menace, Azeez is so bad that he would maybe make a top 10 list of worst wrestlers WWE has ever used more than a couple of times. Bronson Reed, and now Hikuleo, are being graded on a curve. I think Hikuleo is kind of eh, but he already has a higher ceiling than a lot of the guys they've got occupying that niche.
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Post by BlackoutCreature on Jan 8, 2023 10:21:19 GMT -5
Fightful Select reports the WWE has interest in both Tama Tonga and Hikuleo. They note that New Japan sources believe that Tama Tonga’s deal is “up in a matter of weeks” and Hikuleo is about to face Jay White in a “Loser leaves New Japan” match in the near future. www.patreon.com/posts/wwe-interested-76934016I dunno where that leaves Tanga Loa when he gets back, but I can’t imagine they would take two brothers and not all three. The other thing about this is that normally when Sean Ross Sapp reports of “potential interest” in terms of personnel, his sources are very good. Tanga Loa was Camacho, right? Is it possible he has heat with someone important in the current WWE office from that run?
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on Jan 8, 2023 10:21:50 GMT -5
WWE scouts New Japan by just asking Finn who he likes.
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Post by Loser troll. Please ban me on Jan 8, 2023 10:33:57 GMT -5
You mean to say they are interested in "Haka and Tonga Uso'. Because that's the exact extent and limit of the push they'll get.
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Post by krozor on Jan 8, 2023 10:46:55 GMT -5
WWE scouts New Japan by just asking Finn who he likes. "Would they be good to point at? How pointable are they, be honest with me?"
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Post by XIII on Jan 8, 2023 11:00:35 GMT -5
Sounds like some surprise Rumble entries.
There’s always going to be a spectre hanging over anyone that signs for a while though, because logic would indicate that if there’s going to be a sale they’ll want to cut costs ahead of that to make the bottom line look better.
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Post by darbus alan on Jan 8, 2023 11:37:31 GMT -5
I'm so f***ing tired of Bloodline shit as it is, I hope they stay away... They're not in the Anoa'i/Fatu family though, right? They're Haku's kids, and I don't think he's in that family tree. (This forum is gonna be hell for the foreseeable, because we are literally going to be thinking the worst of absolutely everything now) They're not even the same nationality. The Anoa'is are Samoan and Haku's family are Tongan.
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Post by Fundertaker on Jan 8, 2023 11:46:08 GMT -5
Sounds like some surprise Rumble entries. There’s always going to be a spectre hanging over anyone that signs for a while though, because logic would indicate that if there’s going to be a sale they’ll want to cut costs ahead of that to make the bottom line look better. New Japan contracts usually run through the end of January, so I wouldn't count on them for the Rumble, more like RAW after Mania if they do go.
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Post by HMARK Center on Jan 8, 2023 12:30:14 GMT -5
Quick correction: the match between Jay White and Hikuleo isn’t “Loser Leaves NJPW”, it’s “Loser Leaves Japan”.
Pointing it out because there’s a good chance White is losing that match and spending more time in the US while still being under contract to New Japan.
Now, if Hikuleo loses? Then yeah, good chance he’s going to WWE. But given the situation both guys are in right now it’s very much up in the air.
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Post by Fade on Jan 8, 2023 13:54:55 GMT -5
Always thought Tama would fit more in WWE than NJPW.
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Post by 06vwgti on Jan 8, 2023 14:03:54 GMT -5
As long as we dont get beardless Tama Tonga
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Post by koreycaskets on Jan 8, 2023 16:29:55 GMT -5
Is this the guy who wanted to beat the piss out of Simon Miller?
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