Phantom Lord Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 4 minutes ago, RIPPA said: Per Meltzer - Chris Hero has re-signed with the WWE No word on if they would bring him back to NXT, go straight to main roster, be Kassius Ohno again, etc... Would they ever have two guys on the roster with the same initials? Owens does pretty well with the KO deal and Hero's whole KO thing was his gimmick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 9 minutes ago, RIPPA said: Per Meltzer - Chris Hero has re-signed with the WWE No word on if they would bring him back to NXT, go straight to main roster, be Kassius Ohno again, etc... I didn't see that coming. I'd like to see him keep the Chris Hero name this time around. If things weren't clicking with the Cesaro/Sheamus team, I'd go for the Kings of Wrestling reunion. Maybe New Day takes out Sheamus, so Cesaro brings out an old friend to step in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritenaut 32 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 There's no chance i'll be able to tell Steen and Hero apart if their gimmick names have the same initials. No chance at all. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Two fat guys with beards with same initials. i smell tag team, possibly with twin magic gimmick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted December 12, 2016 Author Share Posted December 12, 2016 Just for the record - here is the story on the WON site http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/chris-hero-heading-back-wwe-226336 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 If you buy into the narrative that he was released last time for cosmetic reasons, this is absolutely stunning. Has he substantially increased his name value on the indy scene subsequent to his release? I personally haven't noticed a huge difference in his profile pre-and-post-NXT. Gosh do I ever wish the KO vs Regal match was on the Network... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritenaut 32 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 9 minutes ago, odessasteps said: Two fat guys with beards with same initials. i smell tag team, possibly with twin magic gimmick. Pair them with Big Damo when he gets called up and you have freebird rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianS81177 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 So was that the quickest non-spam account banning yet? I'm actually amazed the dude made it 174 posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted December 12, 2016 Author Share Posted December 12, 2016 3 minutes ago, West Newbury Bad Boy said: Gosh do I ever wish the KO vs Regal match was on the Network... Is the Youtube version not up to your liking? (Video works - just no screen cap for some reason) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted December 12, 2016 Author Share Posted December 12, 2016 1 minute ago, BrianS81177 said: So was that the quickest non-spam account banning yet? I'm actually amazed the dude made it 174 posts Honestly - I should have banned him 100 posts ago when he would post 6 straight giant ass pictures and/or gifs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Just now, RIPPA said: Is the Youtube version not up to your liking? Aside from the fact that it's not in the first (and most often only) place I'm inclined to look? It's perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Z Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I didn't see that coming. That's a huge loss for the Indies and a huge gain for WWE and that's not even supposed to be a joke about his weight. I think he'll be allowed to use the "Chris Hero" name this time around. The whole attitude in WWE has changed so much since he was released. I wouldn't even be surprised, if they swept "Kassius Ohno" under the rug completely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdangerously Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 1 hour ago, West Newbury Bad Boy said: If you buy into the narrative that he was released last time for cosmetic reasons, this is absolutely stunning. He was in really great shape by the time they fired him, though. If you go back and watch his last "televised" NXT match, he was very lean and fit. They may have already had enough of whatever it was that soured them on him by that point, though. He didn't really start cultivating mass until he got back on the indies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I think it's because Hero has legitimately been one of the best workers in the world this year. Yes, he has put on weight but I mean Owens is the Universal Champion so how much does it mean anymore. The guy can wrestle his ass off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted December 12, 2016 Author Share Posted December 12, 2016 Pro Wrestling Sheet is saying that Hero will be going back to NXT and will continue his Kassius Ohno gimmick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted December 12, 2016 Author Share Posted December 12, 2016 Of course meanwhile both Jeremy Botter and the Irish Insider are saying he is staying as Chris Hero including the latter saying he was "personally told that" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peck Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 This man knows... but kids, get your parents permission before calling: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w. josh Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 The general story of his release seemed to be that he didn't feel like he needed to be in NXT and had a shit attitude about it. Now that it's less developmental territory and more ridiculously well-funded super indy, I'd imagine that won't be an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I think I recall Hero himself mentioning in a AMA that his release wasn't weight related. He also mentioned leaving on good terms so I doubt he had an attitude problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ray Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I hope it works out. The rumored Hoss tournament would definitely fit for Chris. If he ever got called up, I'd be for him and Cesaro reuniting. Hell, if you put him and Harper together as Wyatt's Moondog-esque heavies, even better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 46 minutes ago, Peck said: This man knows... but kids, get your parents permission before calling: Mean Gene watches you masturbate...and masturbates along with you. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coletti Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 At the Evolve show tonight I overheard Hero telling a few dudes, "Don't believe it until you see it." Maybe they're just talking, who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolCB Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 1 hour ago, Nice Guy Eddie said: Mean Gene watches you masturbate...and masturbates along with you. But did he finish? Dial 1-900-909-9900 to find out! Kids, get your parents permission. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritenaut 32 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 2 hours ago, Peck said: This man knows... but kids, get your parents permission before calling: Who thought making Mean Gene look as creepy as possible in the ad would be a good idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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