Darth Krawlie Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 Nah. They could have done so, so much more with him. If the Undertaker could last 30 fucking years, Bray could've gone more than what he had, especially when you consider how often they took him off TV for no reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metropolis Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Ric Flair asked for and received his release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bane Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 I have a junk theory - with no real backing behind it - but, is it possible that all these releases, and subsequent re-emerging in AEW is the beginning of a long-con by Vince? Is it possible he's bought - or is going to buy - AEW? And we get the real invasion at some point down the track? Or am I just clutching at straws and thinking AEW is bigger than it actually is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Krawlie Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 AEW's roster is certainly big--bloated as hell. It seems Tony Khan is trying really hard to be the Good Boss and hire everyone, even without enough time to use everyone. I can't imagine the Khans would be interested in selling to Vince, though. A theory I heard, which I don't agree with either but I think is far more likely, is Vince is dumping talent to shed costs as he prepares to SELL, rather than buy. Again, I don't buy it. But it's the sort of things companies do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bane Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Huh - seems odd he'd want to cash out - considering how wealthy he already is. And given the family nature of the business. I have a harder time buying into him selling WWE vs. buying AEW. Welp - that's probably it from me in here. See you in another decade. Be well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Krawlie Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 A TON of nxt stars are getting released tonight fuck wrestling. I'm done. I can't do this shit anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Krawlie Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 In all, WWE released -Bobby Fish -Bronson Reed -Jake Atlas -Ari Sterling -Kona Reeves -Leon Ruff -Stephon Smith -Tyler Rust -Zechariah Smith -Asher Hale -Giant Zanjeer -Mercedes Martinez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metropolis Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Poor Leon Ruff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Granted, it's hard to know what's going on behind the scenes, but Bronson Reed's release is a real head scratcher. Him dropping the belt so quickly kinda raised a red flag, but I think most people just assumed he was going to the main roster, not getting fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metropolis Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 I hate trying to rationalize certain cuts because these are people who are suddenly without a job. He we go anyways. While I'm shocked they released Bronson Reed, it's not a total surprise. I like Reed, but could never picture him in the main roster. He's short for his "monster" gimmick. He's kinda like a Polynesian Otis. Where would he have fit in? It Keith Lee is struggling Reed had NO chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 I guess that just doesn't bode well for chunky wrestlers in general then. Dunno. I think Keith has had a string of personal issues and injuries. I'm not sure how much him being slow and beefy really factors in. I'm not sure what they would have done with Bronson either, but there are plenty of other wrestlers who I don't "get" that end up getting promoted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Krawlie Posted November 4, 2021 Author Share Posted November 4, 2021 Latest round of releases so far... Scarlett Franky Monet Ember Moon Oney Lorcan B-Fab Jessi Kamea Zayda Ramier Trey Baxter Katrina Cortez Jeet Rama Gran Metalik Lince Dorado Karrion Kross Nia Jax Keith Lee Mia Yim Harry Smith Eva Marie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Krawlie Posted November 4, 2021 Author Share Posted November 4, 2021 I fully expect, with their contracts about to expire, that Johnny Gargano, Kyle O'Reilly, and Kevin Owens are on their way out too, and likely sooner than later, Tommaso Ciampa too. what the fuck even is this company anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metropolis Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Yikes. I just saw this. What's messed up is some of the releases are a result of poor call ups and creative. Self inflicted. They messed up some of these guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metropolis Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Back at the beginning of the summer Jim Cornette responded to a question on his podcast. He said that a big reason for the choppiness of WWE's storytelling was that they had too many wrestlers. Last month he says if WWE wasn't going to use a wrestler then let them go. I don't even think WWE cares about AEW signing these guys anymore. Dynamite's ratings have regressed back to pre Punk-Bryan levels. The same people are watching wrestling. The sport isn't growing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metropolis Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Interesting that there is speculation that five of the wrestlers released because they refused getting vaccinated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Krawlie Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 I can sorta understand that one. A lot of arenas are making it required, not just of fans, but of people working there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Darth Hunter Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 18 hours ago, Metropolis said: Back at the beginning of the summer Jim Cornette responded to a question on his podcast. He said that a big reason for the choppiness of WWE's storytelling was that they had too many wrestlers. Last month he says if WWE wasn't going to use a wrestler then let them go. I don't even think WWE cares about AEW signing these guys anymore. Dynamite's ratings have regressed back to pre Punk-Bryan levels. The same people are watching wrestling. The sport isn't growing. I think Cornette has a point. Every week it’s, where is so-and-so and why wasn’t this or that person on the pay-per-view? There are only so many feuds and matches you can have on any given week and especially on a pay-per-view. Having talent stay home because they have nothing for them works against not just the talent, but against creative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Krawlie Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 Not even creative. Just Vince. Those writers work much harder than they will ever get credit for, and get more shit than they deserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Krawlie Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 FUCKING MORE NAMES John Morrison Top Dolla Ashante Adonis Isaiah Swerve Scott Tegan Nox Drake Maverick Shane Thorne Jaxon Ryker Only the last two names are understandable. But fuck this fucking company. I swear to god I wish Triple H would bail out and form his own company, since it's clear Vince and Nick Khan are shitting all over everything he did in NXT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metropolis Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 I don't get this. You're getting to the point to where you're going to have to create all of your own talent because no one is going to sign with you. Why would they? How can they trust you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Krawlie Posted November 19, 2021 Author Share Posted November 19, 2021 I think when the next round of releases come out, I'll finally be at the point of rejoicing. Letting those workers go free. Cuz you know it's gonna be guys like Samoa Joe, Tommaso Ciampa, Finn Balor, etc. It's coming. It's gonna happen. And that's not counting guys whose contracts are about the expire. Who the fuck would re-sign at this point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Krawlie Posted December 29, 2021 Author Share Posted December 29, 2021 Toni Storm is gone too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metropolis Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Looks like she asked for her release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metropolis Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 I swear to God I wish WWE was still running out of Tampa. I would have a sit down with Vince, and lay out a plan for how they can run a steamlined show while having a loaded roster. How they didn't push Fox or USA to run an hour woman's show after the Evolution PPV is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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