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Post by Perd on Feb 17, 2023 18:02:40 GMT -5
I was going to guess Buddy Lee Parker. But he’s a sergeant, not a major. Tylenol Buck, then?
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Feb 17, 2023 18:07:27 GMT -5
Ok well if it isn't Kenny I'm genuinely curious who it is
I wouldn't be shocked if they're considering Ibushi, I would be shocked if he'd give up his freelancing freedoms though tbh
Passing over Jay White in general is kind of f***ing nuts though? Like, the dude's as good as advertised, it's not like WWE to just be like "Eh he can just go to AEW for now", just kind of a shock lol
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Post by fw91 on Feb 17, 2023 18:09:23 GMT -5
Omega would really jump ship?
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Feb 17, 2023 18:18:22 GMT -5
Omega would really jump ship? It's doubtful, but the fact there's even a less than zero chance worries people But he had time added to his deal, likely due to his injury recovery time, and if it's like WWE's he might've had an entire half a year extension to his deal, so he's not going any time soon. Certainly not soon enough they'd ignore Jay White to wait for him
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Post by ChitownKnight on Feb 17, 2023 18:19:42 GMT -5
What if it’s CM Punk? Lol. I mean his injury should be healed up soon right?
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on Feb 17, 2023 18:23:18 GMT -5
Omega would really jump ship? I don't think this is about Kenny but I also think we overestimate how many folks in this business are "lifers" when it comes to where they work. It's a business and folks have jumped all the time throughout the history.
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Post by A Little Doo Doo on Feb 17, 2023 18:25:23 GMT -5
Have we considered this highly sought after free agent? {Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW} Not even going to lie, I’m ready for dude to get another chance. I wouldn't mind it. He seems to have gotten his shit together lately.
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Post by fw91 on Feb 17, 2023 18:27:15 GMT -5
Omega would really jump ship? I don't think this is about Kenny but I also think we overestimate how many folks in this business are "lifers" when it comes to where they work. It's a business and folks have jumped all the time throughout the history. But he’ s an “EVP,” who unlike Cody got the lengthy world title reign
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Feb 17, 2023 18:30:01 GMT -5
I don't think this is about Kenny but I also think we overestimate how many folks in this business are "lifers" when it comes to where they work. It's a business and folks have jumped all the time throughout the history. But he’ s an “EVP,” who unlike Cody got the lengthy world title reign The thought of him jumping ship is literally a rumor to begin with using a quote from like three years ago about how he'd like to wrestle AJ Styles one more time That and his contract possibly coming up soon but that's been debunked due to a time added extension while they negotiate a new deal in the meantime Cody also just has too many creative differences and wanted way more money reportedly, where we haven't really heard that with Kenny as a whole or if Khan wouldn't be willing to pay the house for him, and likely he would
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2023 18:31:39 GMT -5
Omega would really jump ship? No...But i said the same thing in my head about Cody...Still No...Omega will not be in WWE until he has his Sting run if ever
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Post by chrom on Feb 17, 2023 18:33:03 GMT -5
Omega would really jump ship? If Cody showed us, anything's possible.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2023 18:35:37 GMT -5
Throw me in the small pool of people that find Jay White extremely overrated and outside of his expressive use of language I do not see the charisma either. In AEW the Acclaimed once said Jay Lethal was champion of the worst era of ROH and I feel the same about Jay White and the Club
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Post by polarbearpete on Feb 17, 2023 18:51:02 GMT -5
But he’ s an “EVP,” who unlike Cody got the lengthy world title reign The thought of him jumping ship is literally a rumor to begin with using a quote from like three years ago about how he'd like to wrestle AJ Styles one more time That and his contract possibly coming up soon but that's been debunked due to a time added extension while they negotiate a new deal in the meantime Cody also just has too many creative differences and wanted way more money reportedly, where we haven't really heard that with Kenny as a whole or if Khan wouldn't be willing to pay the house for him, and likely he would The rumors are not based on the quote from 3 years ago. There have been whispers/rumblings the last few weeks that he may not have re-signed an extension and may be considering his options. And then Meltzer’s blurb this morning is what got people connecting the dots. Meltzer hasn’t squashed the rumor yet on the F4W forums yet either.
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Post by polarbearpete on Feb 17, 2023 18:55:06 GMT -5
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Post by polarbearpete on Feb 17, 2023 18:57:17 GMT -5
For whatever it's worth, Ryan Frederick who works on the Observer site and is in touch with Dave said this on their board: "Not in negotiations with WWE. Was told Kenny had time added to his AEW deal. Unknown when it ends. And that he was in negotiations on a new deal." Follow up from Ryan Frederick clarifying that he does think Dave means Omega and that he’s not dismissing that it’s Kenny: “I’m not dismissing it, I was just sharing info I had. A lot of people have a lot of different info on this (and other things) so it’s hard to nail down what’s real or not. I won’t speak for Dave, but I’m sure he’s talking about Kenny in this.”
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Post by Legion on Feb 17, 2023 19:01:22 GMT -5
Omega would really jump ship? I think sometimes we forget, as fans who like to draw lines in the sand at times, the actual draw for many of the actual wrestlers of being able to appear on the shows/events they literally grew up watching and likely influenced their dreams and goals. Obviously he's been there before and had a bad time, and has rejected them many times, so he may not be as enamoured as others, but given his age and injuries, a clock is ticking and he may feel like now is the last chance to get there and get those moments.
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Post by Xxcjb01xX [PIECE OF: SH-] on Feb 17, 2023 19:01:37 GMT -5
In the end I really hope it's not Omega. Like others in the thread here it'd be a serious blow to my wrestling fandom if he found his way to WWE. I was totally indifferent on Cody going, I would not be if this happened lol
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Post by Gus Richlen: Ruffian on Feb 17, 2023 19:03:15 GMT -5
It HAS to be a major name for it to take priority over Switchblade, and that's even given that he's a major name himself. And as huge as it'd be, I just don't see it being Kenny.
If Ibushi is interested then maybe that's the play?
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Post by fw91 on Feb 17, 2023 19:03:52 GMT -5
Omega would really jump ship? I think sometimes we forget, as fans who like to draw lines in the sand at times, the actual draw for many of the actual wrestlers of being able to appear on the shows/events they literally grew up watching and likely influenced their dreams and goals. Obviously he's been there before and had a bad time, and has rejected them many times, so he may not be as enamoured as others, but given his age and injuries, a clock is ticking and he may feel like now is the last chance to get there and get those moments. yeah that's true. All due respect and no offense intended, many talent dreamt of competing at Wrestlemania and not All Out.
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Post by bearned on Feb 17, 2023 19:27:54 GMT -5
Unless WWE loosens up on what talent can do outside of WWE I don’t see the appeal for those that have basically been able to do what they want, when they want most of their careers and been super successful. Unless they get a ton of money of course - and even if they do, what happens when Vince decides to sell up.
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