If/When ECW is canceled

[Quark: Ferengi Sex Machine]

I actually thought about this before the Great Khali was brought onto RAW (shudder), but what would happen to the ECW wrestlers once ECW is canceled, if it ever comes to that. While some of the talent has been squandered (Balls Mahoney, Dreamer, etc) other solid mid-carders or unknowns in the mainstream have made themselves to be much bigger (CM Punk, Hardcore Holly, and a case could be made for Lashley)

Simply put if ECW goes the way that it seems to, it seems that the 'E has painted itself into the proverbial corner and I just want a fair assessment from my fellow fans as to your thoughts

[Chainsaw]

I could see maybe 60% of the roster being retained. The rest would be wished the best in their future endeavors.

[wrath]

They would probably just spread out the roster between RAW and Smackdown. They only have about 12 guys (Snow, Stevie and CW Anderson don't count).

[Ultimo Chocula]

The E refugees would simply go back to RAW and Smackdown and continue to have uneventful careers in dark matches. The ECW originals (with the exception of two or three) would go the way of the dodo.

[samachine]

Punk, Thorn, Lashley, Burke will probably be sent to Smackdown, everyone else will be fired.

[Legion]

The ECW originals would be gone except Dreamer who would get a backstage job.

The WWE refugees would go back to WWE shows (Holly, Daivari, Big Show, Test, Striker, Lashley) with the only ones that i see maybe be in danger are Moore and Burke/Terkey just cos no one cares.

From the new people they would keep Punk, Knox and Thorn w/Ariel.

[Tea & Crumpets]

They'd all be fired except Turkay, Lashley, Burke, Test and Punk. Test should be fired but probably won't, Turkay should go back to OVW but won't. RVD and Sabu are bound to go, unfortunately. Sandman and Balls I'm amazed are still there. Dreamer will either get the sack or return to his office job at WWE. The FBI will probably get fired, unfortunately. Stevie will either remain at home as the never-used jobber (Jobber in WWE's eyes, that is). Al Snow will probably go back to whatever he was doing before ECW. Dupree might survive.

[Rorschach]

I'd like to see Thorn on RAW....he'd make an excellent addition to the IC Title picture. And throwing he and Ariel into the mix of the Nitro/Melina vs. Jeff Hardy feud....I'd see good things happening.


MAYBE down the road have Ariel in the Women's Division picture.


As for the rest? Split between RAW/ Smackdown and getting outright fired/released.

[samachine]

karnage70 said:

I'd like to see Thorn on RAW....he'd make an excellent addition to the IC Title picture. And throwing he and Ariel into the mix of the Nitro/Melina vs. Jeff Hardy feud....I'd see good things happening.


MAYBE down the road have Ariel in the Women's Division picture.


As for the rest? Split between RAW/ Smackdown and getting outright fired/released.

I'd rather see him on Smackdown, feud with Undertaker or turn Undertaker heel with him and have him serve as a prodigy figure who turns on him in the end to kind of crown the new 'Big Evil'

[Rorschach]

samachine said:

karnage70 said:

I'd like to see Thorn on RAW....he'd make an excellent addition to the IC Title picture. And throwing he and Ariel into the mix of the Nitro/Melina vs. Jeff Hardy feud....I'd see good things happening.


MAYBE down the road have Ariel in the Women's Division picture.


As for the rest? Split between RAW/ Smackdown and getting outright fired/released.

I'd rather see him on Smackdown, feud with Undertaker or turn Undertaker heel with him and have him serve as a prodigy figure who turns on him in the end to kind of crown the new 'Big Evil'

If you really like Thorn, this is the LAST thing you should want.

Let me explain why: Remember last time Thorn was on Smackdown....as Mordecai? Things didn't go too well for him then. He was basically lost in a shuffle, and although he had great fanfare going in, he basically went POOF! after a few matches and dissappeared.

And we all know the Undertaker's history as far as other "darkness" gimmicks go: He no sells them every time, almost as though he feels HIS should be the only real "darkness" gimmick allowed in the WWF. I feel he wouldn't help Thorn, but ultimately hurt him in the long run. It'd only be a relationship that would end up screwing Thorn in the long run.


He'd have a much better shot on RAW, where he could fit into the midcard much easier, without the Deadman's shadow hanging over him.


Just my opinion.

[samachine]

karnage70 said:

samachine said:

I'd rather see him on Smackdown, feud with Undertaker or turn Undertaker heel with him and have him serve as a prodigy figure who turns on him in the end to kind of crown the new 'Big Evil'

If you really like Thorn, this is the LAST thing you should want.

Let me explain why: Remember last time Thorn was on Smackdown....as Mordecai? Things didn't go too well for him then. He was basically lost in a shuffle, and although he had great fanfare going in, he basically went POOF! after a few matches and dissappeared.

And we all know the Undertaker's history as far as other "darkness" gimmicks go: He no sells them every time, almost as though he feels HIS should be the only real "darkness" gimmick allowed in the WWF. I feel he wouldn't help Thorn, but ultimately hurt him in the long run. It'd only be a relationship that would end up screwing Thorn in the long run.


He'd have a much better shot on RAW, where he could fit into the midcard much easier, without the Deadman's shadow hanging over him.


Just my opinion.

That's what I'd think if it was 2003 or something, but as long as Kevin could get along with Undertaker backstage and work it in a kind of Ric Flair/Triple H type deal so that it translates well with their characters, it'd be fine. I figure since Undertaker's getting ready to leave he wouldn't mind so much a new person taking over his place in a sense, that way he can still be at home saying 'That guy'd be nowhere without me'. If you put him on Raw in the midcard, he'd stay in the midcard and never get the oppurtinity to go above that.

[Rorschach]

I dunno.....Umaga got a title shot.....why not Thorn?


And on Smackdown......he might get along with the Taker, but the only way I'd see Thorn coming out ahead is if Taker sees enough in him to give him the ultimate rub: Ending the WrestleMania streak.


And I just can't see that happening.


I'd fear he'd be more doomed on Smackdown's midcard than on RAW's.

[Rawkus Rodney Bauer]

I would like to see another invasion angle.

[Jiren]

karnage70 said:

I dunno.....Umaga got a title shot.....why not Thorn?


And on Smackdown......he might get along with the Taker, but the only way I'd see Thorn coming out ahead is if Taker sees enough in him to give him the ultimate rub: Ending the WrestleMania streak.


And I just can't see that happening.


I'd fear he'd be more doomed on Smackdown's midcard than on RAW's.

I would rather see him on Smackdown it's got better people on it plus it's a great place for improvement.

Mordecai was a crap gimmick but thorne has potential after some improvement.

Don't get me wrong i think he's good.

[dennisisevil]

Most likely they'll either be future endevored or used as fill-ins for Battle Royals.

[Feargus McReddit]

I always liked Mordecai. Didn't make sense to put Mysterio over him when he was doing well with the gimmick.

*waits for 'Mordecai wasn't over' comments*

[Garee]

Just like what happened after WCW was gone, they will pick and choose who to save, the rest will be sent on their way

[Bobafett]

garee said:

Just like what happened after WCW was gone, they will pick and choose who to save, the rest will be sent on their way

so its a good idea for TNA could set up a bus to Florida for the ECW guys who are gonna get released then?

[BHB]

samachine said:

karnage70 said:

If you really like Thorn, this is the LAST thing you should want.

Let me explain why: Remember last time Thorn was on Smackdown....as Mordecai? Things didn't go too well for him then. He was basically lost in a shuffle, and although he had great fanfare going in, he basically went POOF! after a few matches and dissappeared.

And we all know the Undertaker's history as far as other "darkness" gimmicks go: He no sells them every time, almost as though he feels HIS should be the only real "darkness" gimmick allowed in the WWF. I feel he wouldn't help Thorn, but ultimately hurt him in the long run. It'd only be a relationship that would end up screwing Thorn in the long run.


He'd have a much better shot on RAW, where he could fit into the midcard much easier, without the Deadman's shadow hanging over him.


Just my opinion.

That's what I'd think if it was 2003 or something, but as long as Kevin could get along with Undertaker backstage and work it in a kind of Ric Flair/Triple H type deal so that it translates well with their characters, it'd be fine. I figure since Undertaker's getting ready to leave he wouldn't mind so much a new person taking over his place in a sense, that way he can still be at home saying 'That guy'd be nowhere without me'. If you put him on Raw in the midcard, he'd stay in the midcard and never get the oppurtinity to go above that.

Fertig is not the new Undertaker.