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Post by Loser troll. Please ban me on Feb 26, 2023 11:23:55 GMT -5
I thought this could be an interesting thought experiment.
Tony Khan is letting you fire 4 people from the roster but you can replace them with 4 wrestlers, They have to be either free agents or soon-to-be free agents.
Hard mode: You can't name Punk as one of the 4
Fire:
Anthony Ogogo. He was brought in for that horrible 'Cody Rhodes defends America' angle and hasn't done anything of note since.
Brian Pillman Jr. Despite having all the potential in the world, He has negative charisma. I know his promos have gotten a bit better but he seems to have plateaued
Andrade: They've given him various managers, stables and none of that seems to be getting him over. Factor in his attitude and I don't think he'd be missed
Santana: I'm not the most avid Dark/ Elevation watched, but when was he last in the ring? Ortiz seems to be doing fine on his own and it's unlikely they'll ever team up again.
Hire:
Kota Ibushi: Star power. Would be able to put out consistently great matches.
Jay White: He would make a great addition to the heel side of the roster. I'd love to see him win one of the titles and defend it at an NJPW event.
Billy Starkz: Only 18 and already really good. She'd be a much-needed asset in the women's division
Mandy Rose: She isn't abysmal in the ring and she would definitely draw. She'd make for a good TBS champ.
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Post by Zone Was Wrong on Feb 26, 2023 11:42:57 GMT -5
I thought this could be an interesting thought experiment. Tony Khan is letting you fire 4 people from the roster but you can replace them with 4 wrestlers, They have to be either free agents or soon-to-be free agents. Hard mode: You can't name Punk as one of the 4 Fire: Anthony Ogogo. He was brought in for that horrible 'Cody Rhodes defends America' angle and hasn't done anything of note since. Brian Pillman Jr. Despite having all the potential in the world, He has negative charisma. I know his promos have gotten a bit better but he seems to have plateaued Andrade: They've given him various managers, stables and none of that seems to be getting him over. Factor in his attitude and I don't think he'd be missed Santana: I'm not the most avid Dark/ Elevation watched, but when was he last in the ring? Ortiz seems to be doing fine on his own and it's unlikely they'll ever team up again. Hire: Kota Ibushi: Star power. Would be able to put out consistently great matches. Jay White: He would make a great addition to the heel side of the roster. I'd love to see him win one of the titles and defend it at an NJPW event. Billy Starkz: Only 18 and already really good. She'd be a much-needed asset in the women's division Mandy Rose: She isn't abysmal in the ring and she would definitely draw. She'd make for a good TBS champ. Well to answer you an Santana, dude broke his...arm I think? So he's been out of the ring for quite awhile. Not a case of not being used so much as he's injured and can't wrestle. Plus it seemed like he was on his way out before that anyways.
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Post by FinalGwen on Feb 26, 2023 11:48:12 GMT -5
Fire: - Jay Lethal - Reasons should be apparent. - Andrade - Summed it up well. Nothing he does that other people don't do better without backstage fights. - Jeff Jarrett - Ok, stick him backstage, have him show people how to throw good punches, but after nearly 4 decades I don't think there's anything new to be got out of Jarrett in ring. - Jake Hager - The hat's more over than him, and he's the least impressive hoss in AEW by a considerable margin.
Hire: - Kidd Bandit - Lights up every show she's on, charismatic as hell, innovative character stuff, and it'd be nice to have more transfemme rep. - Kota Ibushi - The history with Kenny alone makes it worth it, name value, great matches. No brainer. - Leon Slater - Ok AEW has a lot of impressive flippy boys, but please god just stick him in the ring with Top Flight and Fenix and watch magic happen. - Max The Impaler/Heidi Howitzer - If a tag two-for-one deal counts then yeah. They're great, and would be a good contrast with WWE having their aliexpress version.
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Post by mc74 on Feb 26, 2023 11:51:35 GMT -5
Fire:
Andrade: For the same reasons as mentioned above. Nothing clicking for him to get over in addition to his attitude.
Jay Lethal: History of sexual harassment.
Anthony Ogogo: Hasn't done anything to warrant keeping him around anymore.
Jake Hager: Absolute charisma vacuum. The hat is more over than he is for goodness sake.
Hire:
I want to say no one because AEW's roster is bloated. They don't need to sign anyone at the moment.
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Post by Fade on Feb 26, 2023 11:59:12 GMT -5
Fire
Kip Sabian Matt Hardy Sammy Guevara
I can’t think of a fourth, other than, like, a jobber I could find expandable. Sammy is the one pick that might not be logical but I just really can’t stand dude.
Hire RYBACK RYBACK RYBACK ALEX RILEY
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2023 12:03:47 GMT -5
I dont have four of each.
I used to hate Kip Sabian but he's actually kind of growing on me.
I think if they were going to sign Mandy Rose they missed the boat. They should have signed her or announced they were going to as soon as they were legally able. The controversy has died down now though.
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Post by J. Hova on Feb 26, 2023 12:04:56 GMT -5
No new hires, AEW is running a charity foundation at this point.
I'm really tempted to fire Moxley. Hear me out, he says or mouths "f*** you," on my television program on a nearly weekly basis. If I was running the company, I'd tell him, "Jon, you are edgy, but if you do that one more time, you will be bleeding in a bingo hall and not on my TV." Other than that, I'd fire those who want to go and a few of the dead weight that are just taking up a spot.
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on Feb 26, 2023 12:05:17 GMT -5
Fire: - Andrade: Doesn't want to be there and hasn't really delivered. - Anthony Ogogo: He's fine but the experiment didn't work and never really got over when given the chance. Better for him to try somewhere new. - Jeff Hardy: I just don't think he should be involved in wrestling. Not good for anyone. - Shawn Spears: I like the dude but they don't seem interested in using him and a lot of guys can do what he does.
Hire: - Kota Ibushi: Obviously, one of the top talents in the world. - Mercedes Mone: Given she is only slated to work a few more dates for New Japan/Stardom, I'd categorize her here. - Kylie Rae: I think she's worth another shot if she's willing to try. You can take it slow and stead with her. - Last one would be Jay White but I just assume he's WWE bound. If not him - I'd give Lio Rush another shot. His match with Dante on Dynamite is still one of my favorites.
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Post by chrom on Feb 26, 2023 12:08:15 GMT -5
Isn't Andrade already gone?
Anyway I'd give the axe to Kip, Butcher, Blade and Guevera.
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Post by Celexa Bliss 54 on Feb 26, 2023 12:23:43 GMT -5
Fire:
Anthony Ogogo: The Factory doesn't need him and he barely does anything with them anyway.
Sonny Kiss: Unless she's going to be part of Ring of Honor, there's no point having her around doing nothing. She's talented enough to get work and shine elsewhere.
Brian Pillman Jr.: I wanted him to succeed, but he's his own worst enemy. Let him go, work the indies, get a little older and wiser, then consider bringing him back in a few years.
Marina Shafir: I know there are some who see her potential, but she's not a good fit in AEW. Maybe in Impact or the NWA, she might fit better? Besides, if Nyla needs a sidekick, Diamante is right there and is friends with Vickie, so there's a built in angle if you want to turn Nyla face.
(I didn't consider Andrade or Santana, since both are currently injured, or Miro, because that's too easy)
Hire:
Teddy Goodz: Dude gets great reactions when they go to Boston and would be a huge asset to the company.
Shane Taylor: Not sure if he has a deal, since he worked Final Battle, but get him on the roster full-time. For a guy his size, dude is so good!
Willie Mack: Same thing as with Shane, get him a regular roster spot, even if it's just ROH. I've been a fan of his since Lucha Underground, get him on the roster!
Billie Starkz: If she's not already signed, she probably will be soon, anyway. For someone so young, she's REALLY good.
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Post by Hypnosis on Feb 26, 2023 12:27:58 GMT -5
Fire: Anthony Ogogo Sammy Guevara Andrade Brian Pillman Jr.
Hire: Kidd Bandit Billie Starkz Kota Ibushi Willie Mack
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Post by CeilingFan on Feb 26, 2023 12:42:19 GMT -5
Fire : Andrade, Abadon, and Miro (only if Miro isn't willing to be a team player).
Hire :
Jay White, Nigel McGuinness, and Zay Washington (both Nigel and Zay for ROH).
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Post by Ronny Rayguns Is All Elite on Feb 26, 2023 12:45:01 GMT -5
I legit forgot Ogogo existed until I read this thread
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on Feb 26, 2023 13:05:00 GMT -5
Isn't Andrade already gone? Anyway I'd give the axe to Kip, Butcher, Blade and Guevera. He's still under contract - even on their roster page. Dude is out with an injury so I assume that delayed whatever decision they were going to make with him. WWE has broken this rule but they usually don't fire people while they're injured and I assume AEW is the same way.
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Post by tagteammatchplaya on Feb 26, 2023 13:08:35 GMT -5
Fire
MJF Bryan Danielson Jon Moxley Kenny Omega
Hire
Kona Reeves (Repackaged as Kenny Omega) Tyrus (Repackaged as Bryan Danielson) Akam (Repackaged as MJF) Kenny Omega (Repackaged as Jon Moxley)
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Post by I'm A Pop Sensation on Feb 26, 2023 13:47:36 GMT -5
Fire Sammy Guevara Jade Cargill Jeff Jarrett Granden Goetzman
Hire Kidd Bandit Effy Dirty Dango Santana Jackson (Only if he's still active on the Indy's)
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Post by polarbearpete on Feb 26, 2023 14:07:07 GMT -5
Fire: Lethal, Hager, Gunns, Scorpio Sky
Hire: Mercedes Mone, Kota Ibushi, Willie Mack, Jay White
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Post by Ishmeal Loves Kaseyhausen on Feb 26, 2023 14:59:54 GMT -5
Fire: Jeff Jarrett Jay Lethal Jeff Hardy Brian Cage
Hire: Billie Starkz Allie Katch EFFY Bryan Keith
As an added one I would fire Mark Henry, move JR backstage permanently and hire Veda Scott.
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Post by raymondo316 on Feb 26, 2023 15:22:22 GMT -5
Fire Andrade Jake Hager Jade Cargill Matt Hardy
Hire Mercedes Mone Jay White Kota Ibushi Nigel McGuinness
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Post by Instant Classic on Feb 26, 2023 15:29:33 GMT -5
I’m shocked everyone is playing this game. Usually it’s bloody murder when someone suggests someone lose their job.
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