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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on Jun 1, 2024 14:28:02 GMT -5
The man is 38 years old and has been pushing his body to its limits for over two decades. This is probably going to be his last chance at a big money contract so he should test free agency.
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Post by mj0mn0m on Jun 1, 2024 14:30:26 GMT -5
Vs AmDrag, Omega, Ospreay AS DEFENDING WORLD CHAMP !!!
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Post by cornettesracket on Jun 1, 2024 16:26:53 GMT -5
The previous talent relations VP makes Johnny ace look competent.
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Post by Hypnosis on Jun 1, 2024 16:36:52 GMT -5
Gable's been doing great with his current asshole coach character, so I hope he stays to let this story with Alpha Academy reach its proper conclusion.
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Post by Big DSR Energy on Jun 1, 2024 17:45:57 GMT -5
Gable's been doing great with his current asshole coach character, so I hope he stays to let this story with Alpha Academy reach its proper conclusion. Otis: "Chad Gable, you look like you have something to say. Do you?!" *Chad Gable opens his mouth, but his lips don't move* Chad Gable: (but it's actually Triple H's voice) "I have to go now. My home planet needs me."
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Post by schma on Jun 1, 2024 21:00:29 GMT -5
Gable's been doing great with his current asshole coach character, so I hope he stays to let this story with Alpha Academy reach its proper conclusion. Otis: "Chad Gable, you look like you have something to say. Do you?!" *Chad Gable opens his mouth, but his lips don't move* Chad Gable: (but it's actually Triple H's voice) "I have to go now. My home planet needs me." Does he also fly away without moving?
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Post by the2ndevil on Jun 1, 2024 21:12:43 GMT -5
The man is 38 years old and has been pushing his body to its limits for over two decades. This is probably going to be his last chance at a big money contract so he should test free agency. When he tweeted a picture of him during his training days I was legit shocked. I somehow thought he was in his twenties.
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Post by stoptheclocks on Jun 2, 2024 3:05:17 GMT -5
I see this the same as Drew's situation. He's doing the best work of his career and getting a ton of TV time every week. After plugging away for years trying to 'make it' as a major player in WWE, why leave just as you're getting there? Anything else he wants to do in wrestling or life outside of WWE will still be there for him in three years or whatever.
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Post by ThankGodForSidJustice on Jun 2, 2024 4:48:15 GMT -5
I see this the same as Drew's situation. He's doing the best work of his career and getting a ton of TV time every week. After plugging away for years trying to 'make it' as a major player in WWE, why leave just as you're getting there? Anything else he wants to do in wrestling or life outside of WWE will still be there for him in three years or whatever. I think a reason could be he's worried he will just go back being a nothing midcarder if he resigns. I know that would be a concern for me if I was him. Them giving him all this time could be just swaying him to resign so he doesn't go somewhere else then them actually waning to do anything substantial with him. Comparing him to Drew I don't think is a good comparison as Drew is a top guy who has been featured prominently for the last four years. Gable is a career midcarder who has never come close to getting a push like this.
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Post by "Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik on Jun 3, 2024 9:00:02 GMT -5
His contract expires Friday:
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Post by mj0mn0m on Jun 3, 2024 9:03:27 GMT -5
The best male wrestler (welp, outside Cody or Gunther maybe) , would be crazy if he jumped ship! Though I do welcome any scenario where he booked to be A+ player.
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Post by polarbearpete on Jun 3, 2024 9:22:59 GMT -5
He’s in the storyline and character arc of his life right now. He does have a lot of leverage, although I can’t imagine him coming into AEW in a more prominent position than he’s in right now- he’s essentially the lead character of Raw these past few weeks.
Maybe tonight will be a hint as to whether they think he’s re-signing or not. Kind of crazy to think he could essentially debut on Collision this Saturday.
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Post by Denny Zen is Cooking™ on Jun 3, 2024 9:31:43 GMT -5
The man is 38 years old and has been pushing his body to its limits for over two decades. This is probably going to be his last chance at a big money contract so he should test free agency. When he tweeted a picture of him during his training days I was legit shocked. I somehow thought he was in his twenties. It's one of my go-to examples of the horrifying passage of time that the early days of NXT were roughly as close-in-time to the tail end of Triple H's reign of terror as to now. I have a bad habit of still thinking of a lot of the guys who were in NXT in the early Network days as "young upstarts," when they're really all pushing 40 now.
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Jun 3, 2024 9:51:47 GMT -5
When he tweeted a picture of him during his training days I was legit shocked. I somehow thought he was in his twenties. It's one of my go-to examples of the horrifying passage of time that the early days of NXT were roughly as close-in-time to the tail end of Triple H's reign of terror as to now. I have a bad habit of still thinking of a lot of the guys who were in NXT in the early Network days as "young upstarts," when they're really all pushing 40 now. It's because a lot of them have been left in the toy box most of the time they've been there. The time adds up. Someone like Matt Cardona was a fixture on WWE TV for 13 years, and they might've pushed him for a cumulative time of what, three months that whole time? Gable himself closing in on a decade if he decides to stay.
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Post by Friday Night SmackOwn on Jun 3, 2024 9:58:00 GMT -5
He’s in the storyline and character arc of his life right now. He does have a lot of leverage, although I can’t imagine him coming into AEW in a more prominent position than he’s in right now- he’s essentially the lead character of Raw these past few weeks. Maybe tonight will be a hint as to whether they think he’s re-signing or not. Kind of crazy to think he could essentially debut on Collision this Saturday. Like I said, if they hastily rush the payoff of Otis finally choosing to whoop Gable’s ass tonight we’ll know WWE has no intentions of re-signing Chad.
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Post by polarbearpete on Jun 3, 2024 9:59:11 GMT -5
He’s in the storyline and character arc of his life right now. He does have a lot of leverage, although I can’t imagine him coming into AEW in a more prominent position than he’s in right now- he’s essentially the lead character of Raw these past few weeks. Maybe tonight will be a hint as to whether they think he’s re-signing or not. Kind of crazy to think he could essentially debut on Collision this Saturday. Like I said, if they hastily rush the payoff of Otis finally choosing to whoop Gable’s ass tonight we’ll know WWE has no intentions of re-signing Chad. I’m sure they have every intention of re-signing him, but it’s certainly possible he knows he’ll get more money elsewhere if they’ve drawn a line in the sand on money.
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Jun 3, 2024 10:06:43 GMT -5
My guess is they'll get him to at least agree to work Raw next week then announce in advance a title vs. career match with Sami to milk the uncertainty while giving them some time to actually try working something out.
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Post by Hypnosis on Jun 3, 2024 10:51:15 GMT -5
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Post by Schizo on Jun 3, 2024 11:29:59 GMT -5
As a fan, it’ll absolutely really suck if he left. He’s in the middle of the biggest storylines on Raw, one that a lot of people are invested in, could potentially push him to the main event scene. Then all of a sudden he’s gone from the company. Like whaaa? WWE would really screw the pooch here if they let him go.
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Post by Nosnorb on Jun 3, 2024 11:46:18 GMT -5
He does have a lot of leverage, although I can’t imagine him coming into AEW in a more prominent position than he’s in right now- he’s essentially the lead character of Raw these past few weeks. I wouldn't go that far - he's not the Raw Womens Champion and about to become a new Mami, nor is he going to take on Drew McIntyre for the World Title, though his stable looks to be falling apart too. But dude is featured in a prominent role and if he stays, he might have a chance of getting into the main event.
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