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Post by Lizuka #BLM on May 30, 2023 21:15:05 GMT -5
Wholeheartedly approve of this for Ali. Dude's great but has never been able to find his footing on the main roster so some reinvention is very welcome.
Edit: Just learned about the Corbin thing, might as well lump him in too. Also probably for the best.
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Post by A Little Doo Doo on May 30, 2023 21:22:22 GMT -5
I completely lost interest in him on the main roster and had no idea what his character was even supposed to be. But tonight was the coolest he's looked in at least 4 years.
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Post by 1 Free Moon-Down with Burger on May 30, 2023 21:26:31 GMT -5
Yeah this is the best move for him.
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Post by Hypnosis on May 30, 2023 21:31:38 GMT -5
A much-needed change for him.
Ali looked cool in the leather jacket.
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Post by The Rick Jericho on May 30, 2023 21:33:25 GMT -5
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Post by A Little Doo Doo on May 30, 2023 21:39:02 GMT -5
Would be nice if they'd also send some other people who aren't doing anything like Dana and Cedric.
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Post by Hypnosis on May 30, 2023 21:44:09 GMT -5
Would be nice if they'd also send some other people who aren't doing anything like Dana and Cedric. NEKKI needs some new people to PLEH with, too. |
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on May 30, 2023 21:58:31 GMT -5
This’ll be great for Ali. Somewhere where he can be a featured star and get to show out again.
Corbin also needed the change in scenery, but if he’s going to be doing the same act, I’m not sure how effective it’ll be yet.
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Post by hashtagdaley/JudasDay on May 30, 2023 22:12:49 GMT -5
I am thrilled about both of these developments.
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Post by Gus Richlen: Ruffian on May 30, 2023 22:19:10 GMT -5
OK, this seems to be a better reaction to Corbin in NXT than I was expecting.
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on May 30, 2023 22:24:56 GMT -5
I just wonder what the end game is here. Apollo went down to NXT, got a new gimmick, got called back up without that gimmick, and seems to just be a midcard body for bigger stars right now. He had some good matches along the way in NXT but the brand has plenty of good workers so it's not as if that was the only way to get guys ready for the main roster. That's not the issue. So I'm sure Ali will have some fun here and Corbin will also be there but I'm curious if they have any long term planning with this.
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Post by Instant Classic on May 30, 2023 22:41:13 GMT -5
I hope Ali flourishes.
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Post by ayumidah on May 30, 2023 23:01:21 GMT -5
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on May 31, 2023 1:17:40 GMT -5
I mean... seems kinda weird for them to give Ali a showcase match against Gunther and then completely move him out of the main roster...
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Post by Nosnorb on May 31, 2023 4:13:18 GMT -5
I mean... seems kinda weird for them to give Ali a showcase match against Gunther and then completely move him out of the main roster... His pectorals asked for him to take refuge in NXT, and Ali thought that was a fine suggestion. |
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Post by YAKMAN is ICHIBAN on May 31, 2023 7:58:28 GMT -5
Maybe it'll be a good use of Corbin, but I can't say I was thrilled at his appearance.
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Post by schma on May 31, 2023 9:06:06 GMT -5
I just wonder what the end game is here. Apollo went down to NXT, got a new gimmick, got called back up without that gimmick, and seems to just be a midcard body for bigger stars right now. He had some good matches along the way in NXT but the brand has plenty of good workers so it's not as if that was the only way to get guys ready for the main roster. That's not the issue. So I'm sure Ali will have some fun here and Corbin will also be there but I'm curious if they have any long term planning with this. I'm guessing there is no long term plan here. Vince is back in charge and long term planning hasn't been in his vocabulary for about 30 years. |
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Post by Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story on May 31, 2023 9:23:37 GMT -5
I just wonder what the end game is here. Apollo went down to NXT, got a new gimmick, got called back up without that gimmick, and seems to just be a midcard body for bigger stars right now. He had some good matches along the way in NXT but the brand has plenty of good workers so it's not as if that was the only way to get guys ready for the main roster. That's not the issue. So I'm sure Ali will have some fun here and Corbin will also be there but I'm curious if they have any long term planning with this. It's probably to serve two purposes: 1. Let Ali/Corbin do something different and see if anything pops up that they can do on the main roster. 2. Get NXT talent reps with main roster talent that either didn't catch on or in the case of Baron may just need a change of scenery. I think it's probably more about #2 than it is #1. I think the only person that genuinely benefitted from the trip back to NXT was Finn Balor and even then, I don't think he really found his footing again until he joined The Judgment Day. |
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Post by dbrussel on May 31, 2023 12:35:11 GMT -5
Still laughing at Baron Corbin going for the title after his 5 second loss against Cameron Grimes.
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Post by hbkid718 on May 31, 2023 13:23:12 GMT -5
Still laughing at Baron Corbin going for the title after his 5 second loss against Cameron Grimes. He's 0-12-0 on TV & PPV in 2023 & hasn't won a match since November. He shouldn't be anywhere near a Championship Match.. |
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