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Post by Dr. Bolty, Disaster Enby on Feb 20, 2023 22:54:06 GMT -5
I like Jay White a lot but I feel like his skillset really just isn't suited to WWE. Feel like it's very likely if they brought him in there'd be a pretty quick, "What's the big deal about this guy?" sentiment because I just don't see him setting the world on fire slotting into having random matches on Raw and having to be PG. I feel like that would be the case anywhere he goes. He always feels to me like one of those wrestlers who's just...really, really good, but not like, in a way that he can be promoted as really, really good. The kind of wrestler who will do anything excellently, but he needs to be doing something, he isn't just someone who impresses by showing up and doing his thing in a vacuum.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Feb 20, 2023 22:57:27 GMT -5
Trips is gonna give Jay like three reign of terrors To hell with going back TV 14, he’ll make Raw TV MA so White can let off however many f***s he wants to in his promos. It is still funny how you had people wilding on their in ring promos and the one Jay White did was a step too far and they had to shut the F Bombs down lol
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Feb 20, 2023 22:59:34 GMT -5
Jay White will thrive in WWE
He's a very good promo and for some reason people have slept on his in ring work because his style of reversal offense is not easy to pull off. WWE will add their usual polish and shine and give him a slightly diff direction in character that will work for them
He has that "look at me energy" that you want so it won't be hard for him to get over fast.
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Post by Fade on Feb 20, 2023 23:02:48 GMT -5
Jay White will thrive in WWE He's a very good promo and for some reason people have slept on his in ring work because his style of reversal offense is not easy to pull off. WWE will add their usual polish and shine and give him a slightly diff direction in character that will work for them He has that "look at me energy" that you want so it won't be hard for him to get over fast. I really think they need to give him vignettes to hype his way if he comes in. I kno I’m jumping the gun but I’m excited lol
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Feb 20, 2023 23:08:35 GMT -5
Jay White will thrive in WWE He's a very good promo and for some reason people have slept on his in ring work because his style of reversal offense is not easy to pull off. WWE will add their usual polish and shine and give him a slightly diff direction in character that will work for them He has that "look at me energy" that you want so it won't be hard for him to get over fast. This is also why he'd thrive just the same in AEW if he goes there too tbh, he just can pull off almost anything that's thrown at him
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Post by IgnahtaSempria on Feb 21, 2023 0:02:33 GMT -5
If it's just for a couple of big matches you choose Kenny and have him face Roman/Seth/AJ. If it's for a long-term deal you choose Jay as he's a lot younger and less physically beaten up. That's assuming it's a weird hypothetical were you can only go after one. Realistically you at least look into signing every top free agent. Jay is at least realistic. I'm not sure where the Kenny talk is even coming from. It would be really jarring if another EVP left. I think most in 2019 were under the impression they were lifers and even when they retired in-ring they'd help run the company behind the scenes. It feels weird that now they might seemingly just be like any other wrestler and will explore their options. It would be like 15 years ago HHH's contract coming up and talk of possibly negotiating with TNA. Like, I thought he was locked into a lifetime position and would never leave. The Kenny talk is mostly from the fact that reports say that the end of his AEW contract is coming up soon, and he hasn't officially re-signed yet. On top of that, the other biggest-name free agent that could be considered a bigger signing than Jay White is Kota Ibushi, and based on some interviews he's done, his signing with a big company is contingent on them letting him work a relaxed schedule while he sets up his training school. Historically, WWE hasn't been big on offering contracts with caveats like that, so Omega is the most likely candidate for "higher priority than Jay White".
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Post by polarbearpete on Feb 21, 2023 0:11:36 GMT -5
If it's just for a couple of big matches you choose Kenny and have him face Roman/Seth/AJ. If it's for a long-term deal you choose Jay as he's a lot younger and less physically beaten up. That's assuming it's a weird hypothetical were you can only go after one. Realistically you at least look into signing every top free agent. Jay is at least realistic. I'm not sure where the Kenny talk is even coming from. It would be really jarring if another EVP left. I think most in 2019 were under the impression they were lifers and even when they retired in-ring they'd help run the company behind the scenes. It feels weird that now they might seemingly just be like any other wrestler and will explore their options. It would be like 15 years ago HHH's contract coming up and talk of possibly negotiating with TNA. Like, I thought he was locked into a lifetime position and would never leave. The Kenny talk is mostly from the fact that reports say that the end of his AEW contract is coming up soon, and he hasn't officially re-signed yet. On top of that, the other biggest-name free agent that could be considered a bigger signing than Jay White is Kota Ibushi, and based on some interviews he's done, his signing with a big company is contingent on them letting him work a relaxed schedule while he sets up his training school. Historically, WWE hasn't been big on offering contracts with caveats like that, so Omega is the most likely candidate for "higher priority than Jay White". There have been rumblings about Omega coming from some of the more plugged-in members of the Meltzer forums as well going back to the beginning of the year that Omega may not necessarily be a lock to re-sign and had some things he was unhappy with. Still not a slam dunk he’s leaving either but there’s at least that possibility.
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Feb 21, 2023 0:14:20 GMT -5
Jay White will thrive in WWE He's a very good promo and for some reason people have slept on his in ring work because his style of reversal offense is not easy to pull off. WWE will add their usual polish and shine and give him a slightly diff direction in character that will work for them He has that "look at me energy" that you want so it won't be hard for him to get over fast. This is also why he'd thrive just the same in AEW if he goes there too tbh, he just can pull off almost anything that's thrown at him AEW may be easier just because he can actually use the Bullet Club connections and already has been apart of AEW With WWE he's coming in as the Switchblade with some allusion to BC which will most likely put him in line with AJ and Finn
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Post by Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) on Feb 21, 2023 0:15:43 GMT -5
Jay White will thrive in WWE He's a very good promo and for some reason people have slept on his in ring work because his style of reversal offense is not easy to pull off. WWE will add their usual polish and shine and give him a slightly diff direction in character that will work for them He has that "look at me energy" that you want so it won't be hard for him to get over fast. I really think they need to give him vignettes to hype his way if he comes in. I kno I’m jumping the gun but I’m excited lol If he is officially coming i'd def have vignettes hyping him up However, they rightfully can't resist that mega after RAW pop he would get for showing up. If we do get Cena/Theory and Cena beats him, having White coming out to accept a challenge would be a hype moment
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Post by Urethra Franklin on Feb 21, 2023 0:29:29 GMT -5
I find it hard to believe that Jay White would lose back-to-back “Loser leaves Japan” and “Loser leaves NJPW” matches if he were about to sign with a company that has a relationship with New Japan. It makes zero sense.
Obviously we don’t know yet for sure, but from appearances, it would seem highly likely he’s going to WWE.
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Post by Rudy Gobert Weather Machine on Feb 21, 2023 0:30:37 GMT -5
I find it hard to believe that Jay White would lose back-to-back “Loser leaves Japan” and “Loser leaves NJPW” matches if he were about to sign with a company that has a relationship with New Japan. It makes zero sense. Obviously we don’t know yet for sure, but from appearances, it would seem highly likely he’s going to WWE. I love that dude lost both a get out match and a were we not clear get the f*** out match
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Feb 21, 2023 0:30:56 GMT -5
I find it hard to believe that Jay White would lose back-to-back “Loser leaves Japan” and “Loser leaves NJPW” matches if he were about to sign with a company that has a relationship with New Japan. It makes zero sense. Obviously we don’t know yet for sure, but from appearances, it would seem highly likely he’s going to WWE. A relationship with New Japan doesn't mean he can't sign with AEW. They have some crossover and the Forbidden Door PPVs, but if Jay were to work that show, he'd be representing AEW, almost as a way to spite them There'd be a story to tell there if he signs with AEW.
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Feb 21, 2023 0:37:52 GMT -5
I wonder if Jay White came in how much would change about his presentation. Can't say f*** 80 times anymore, probably would get flashier gear, could see them wanting to change his finisher and maybe ditch the Switchblade name...
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Post by salz4life on Feb 21, 2023 9:19:36 GMT -5
I find it hard to believe that Jay White would lose back-to-back “Loser leaves Japan” and “Loser leaves NJPW” matches if he were about to sign with a company that has a relationship with New Japan. It makes zero sense. Obviously we don’t know yet for sure, but from appearances, it would seem highly likely he’s going to WWE. A relationship with New Japan doesn't mean he can't sign with AEW. They have some crossover and the Forbidden Door PPVs, but if Jay were to work that show, he'd be representing AEW, almost as a way to spite them There'd be a story to tell there if he signs with AEW. I was going to say this. It would be a way to get his foot back in the door with NJPW in crossover events.
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Post by polarbearpete on Feb 21, 2023 9:30:23 GMT -5
I find it hard to believe that Jay White would lose back-to-back “Loser leaves Japan” and “Loser leaves NJPW” matches if he were about to sign with a company that has a relationship with New Japan. It makes zero sense. Obviously we don’t know yet for sure, but from appearances, it would seem highly likely he’s going to WWE. A relationship with New Japan doesn't mean he can't sign with AEW. They have some crossover and the Forbidden Door PPVs, but if Jay were to work that show, he'd be representing AEW, almost as a way to spite them There'd be a story to tell there if he signs with AEW. Why do it that way where he can only work cross over events when they could’ve not done that and he could just work big shows anyway if he signed with AEW? That definitely points more towards WWE (now watch Khan introduce White on Wednesday as his big announcement).
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Post by Mozenrath on Feb 21, 2023 9:30:47 GMT -5
I find it hard to believe that Jay White would lose back-to-back “Loser leaves Japan” and “Loser leaves NJPW” matches if he were about to sign with a company that has a relationship with New Japan. It makes zero sense. Obviously we don’t know yet for sure, but from appearances, it would seem highly likely he’s going to WWE. I love that dude lost both a get out match and a were we not clear get the f*** out match Gedo shouting at him like the scene from Harry and the Hendersons. "GET OUT OF HERE! DON'T YOU SEE WE DON'T WANT YOU ANYMORE?!!"
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Post by deezy on Feb 21, 2023 10:43:24 GMT -5
I've always enjoyed watch White in NJPW and one of the few who kept me watching after Omega left. I think he would be used better in WWE so I'm hoping he does sign with WWE.
Hopefully he gets a great deal regardless where he signs.
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Post by xxshoyuweeniexx on Feb 21, 2023 11:08:26 GMT -5
I feel like Jay would be great in AEW, but it’s like when people said “oh Tyler Black would be great in Impact” back in the day. Like..duh, but I feel like being in WWE would be something different for the dude than doing a ‘hey remember the Bullet Club let’s just put on bangers with a meh story’ that hampered Adam Cole in AEW imo.
But maybe that’s just me wanting people to like..evolve their characters.
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Post by 1 Free Moon-Down with Burger on Feb 21, 2023 11:19:07 GMT -5
I wonder if Jay White came in how much would change about his presentation. Can't say f*** 80 times anymore, probably would get flashier gear, could see them wanting to change his finisher and maybe ditch the Switchblade name... The finisher would probably be changed just because it’s pretty much Bray’s finish too. But I guess Roman, Edge, Lashley and Breakker all use Spears so maybe it won’t
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Post by coleslaw on Feb 21, 2023 11:27:22 GMT -5
time for Jay White to break out an old fan favorite: the Overdrive
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