Kang Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 35 minutes ago, Dog said: Source? This is exactly what I predicted, so I have to check my bias. Both Dave Meltzer and Wrestling Inc. And more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, D.Z said: For WWE going forward and also for new wrestler signings: The male talents they will hire going forward have to be young, with good size. With an emphasis on minorities. “Good size” was described as a legitimate 6-foot and 220 pounds, they want to move away from the smaller "ROH" style type of guys they had been hiring for years. This new size mandate doesnt exclude big indy guys or wrestlers from overseas. Johnny Ace walks into Regal's office and hands him a stack of magazines to scout from. Spoiler Edited June 5, 2021 by John from Cincinnati 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Quote The male talents they will hire going forward have to be young, with good size. OMG they're running an escort service. 3 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikoBaltimore Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 19 minutes ago, Elsalvajeloco said: OMG they're running an escort service. But is it for all the right reasons and atop a 4 Seasons? I hate myself for knowing those lyrics. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyWhioux Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 22 minutes ago, Elsalvajeloco said: OMG they're running an escort service. that one rumored Eric Bischoff "what if skeezy apartment wrestling but with the boys instead of the chicks?" side venture finally taking off... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolCB Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 46 minutes ago, Elsalvajeloco said: OMG they're running an escort service. Buff just had a pretty bad DUI, so I guess he just screwed himself out of another WWE push. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Just now, PetrolCB said: Buff just had a pretty bad DUI, so I guess he just screwed himself out of another WWE push. Another? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 31 minutes ago, John from Cincinnati said: Another? Another push out the door? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Moneghetti Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 14 hours ago, D.Z said: For WWE going forward and also for new wrestler signings: The male talents they will hire going forward have to be young, with good size. With an emphasis on minorities. “Good size” was described as a legitimate 6-foot and 220 pounds, they want to move away from the smaller "ROH" style type of guys they had been hiring for years. This new size mandate doesnt exclude big indy guys or wrestlers from overseas. Metlzer and others occasionally bring up that Vince still thinks the ideal for talent is tall, big, and ripped. It wouldn't surprise me if he periodically convinces himself business would pick up if they filled the roster larger guys and moved back towards the sort of roster they had 30 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseph2112 Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 14 hours ago, D.Z said: For WWE going forward and also for new wrestler signings: The male talents they will hire going forward have to be young, with good size. With an emphasis on minorities. “Good size” was described as a legitimate 6-foot and 220 pounds, they want to move away from the smaller "ROH" style type of guys they had been hiring for years. This new size mandate doesnt exclude big indy guys or wrestlers from overseas. They also want to hire more female producers, for helping put together the womens matches. Molly Holly tried out recently. This was leaked out for the male side. Not leaked: Ace's "measurement" requirements for new female talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spontaneous Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 They'll never be able to go back to the average 80s build. Bigger guys who don't pursue it as a passion, getting ground down quicker by the schedule and modern in ring style. Didn't work last time and that was before NXT raised the quality expectation of matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 The ring style should be rolled back a few decades to cater to the beefcakes. Expectations must be lowered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolCB Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 46 minutes ago, John from Cincinnati said: The ring style should be rolled back a few decades to cater to the beefcakes. Expectations must be lowered! There will be no struttin' and cuttin' in my 2021! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramo2653 Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Why do we still think that bigger guys can't go? Wouldn't the Uso's fit into what they're looking for, or are they not quite 6'? Hell aren't most of their non-wrestling background NXT guys in this mold? Doesn't seem like anything too different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spontaneous Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 I'm thinking more of the Luther Reigns, Chris Masters, Nathan Jones, etc big dudes who they only wanted to look big, not good. When I hear Laurinaitis is back in charge and them moving away from NXT/indy darlings I think of those dull years. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kang Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 All new talents of course will have to go to the PC and/or NXT, Ace is in charge of hiring but several others are in charge of developing talent. The Cena and Orton and Lesnar types is also what WWE wants, the late 90s size range is fine too. So more Brauns, Karrions, Romans, less Johnny Reddits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVA Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 It’s Kona Reeves’ birthday, and he mentioned that he’s been with WWE for SEVEN YEARS now. During that time, he has wrestled in all of 22 televised matches, almost exclusively as a job guy. He hasn’t appeared in a match since before the pandemic. An incredible return on that 7 year investment so far. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 I'm befuddled as to how Reeves is sill around. Like I think he is an ok job guy and that WWE probably needs more of them, but it still confuses me how he hasn't been let go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt925 Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 They finally showed the commercial during the Belmont stakes preshow. Allegiant stadium is official for summerslam. When I heard nfl stadium I assumed it would be like wrestlemania week and got really excited. I don’t think they do more than 20k for this. Literally no one will be purchasing a ticket to see cardi b come out on stage twice and say something. Cena vs reigns is a big match but not something tens of thousands of fans are flying in for. We’ll see if any other companies try to piggyback, I’ll still consider going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 5 hours ago, John from Cincinnati said: The ring style should be rolled back a few decades to cater to the beefcakes. Expectations must be lowered! After Blood and Guts set wrestling back 30 years, never wanting to be outdone, WWE now shooting for 35. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyld Samurai Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 Just now, Dog said: After Blood and Guts set wrestling back 30 years, never wanting to be outdone, WWE now shooting for 35. Es'plain, Lucy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 (edited) Quote Did you hear how people in WWE felt about Blood And Guts? I have heard from people in management and they hated it. One person told me, and I quote, “That just set the business back 30 years”. https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=146685 Edited June 5, 2021 by Dog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Moneghetti Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Eivion said: but it still confuses me how he hasn't been let go. Vince thinks he's Kona Crush and wants to keep him on the payroll in case the Saudis ask for a Crush-Yokozuna match? Edited June 5, 2021 by Tarheel Moneghetti 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted June 5, 2021 Author Share Posted June 5, 2021 Didn't see this posted 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zendragon Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 https://fb.watch/5XLmpnrQb3/ Big Cass talking about hid issues with depression Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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