nate Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Ok I'll say it, I'm not disappointed by Nia's release 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonial Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Honestly shocked to hear about Nia's release. I know she was botchy and clumsy in the ring, but she seemed likable outside the squared circle and I thought her familial relations could have saved her. I could see her focus more on modeling and acting. Eva Marie may have been better as a manager of some sort. There was a photo a few months back of her with Parker Boudreaux back when the latter signed, and I thought Eva could have been a modern-day Alexandra York or something similar. Sucks for DBS Jr. -- signed and released without a single match. Sounds odd, but when they announced NXT 2.0, my first thought was that Franky Monet was screwed given she just turned 38. Definitely could see her back in AAA and working with AEW or Impact (curious if Gran Metallik will return to CMLL -- they need upper-card names, stat). With Japan slowly opening up again, I'm curious if New Japan and other puroresu companies will try and sign some of the guys that have been released this last year -- we keeping hearing Gallows and Anderson will show up in NJPW once the borders open up, but anyone else under consideration? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Dave Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 If Jeff Jarrett were on the fence about starting something up again.... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technico Support Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 14 minutes ago, Raziel said: I'm totally now buying into BOLA 2022 being 128 guys. Lol. I was about to say, it’s 256 now. Gonna change it to Battle of California. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steventon Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Its a sad thought but how many of these workers with talent over the last year are simply going to leave the business through not being able to secure decent gigs? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E. Dynamite Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 They might as well release HHH while they're at it. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamal Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) Can't believe they hyped Eva for months to only drop her a few months later lol Master trolling. I'm most shocked about Nia. I figured that she was pretty much a safe bet. I'm also curious as to her next move. I agree that Ember would be a great fit for AEW and Taya would be welcome back at Impact. Edited November 5, 2021 by Jamal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) Remember, no personal attacks and name calling here, unless you are an executive in Titan Tower. Slander them all you want. Edited November 4, 2021 by odessasteps 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryArchieGus Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) I'd loved to see Corgan make a serious run at number 2 and gobble up at least a dozen free agents-WWE and otherwise. NWA Power was really fun in that early YouTube run. The amount of unsigned quality talent has never been higher. AEW's no doubt going to make Keith Lee a huge star. I trust a few of these ladies would be nice additions too. Edited November 4, 2021 by HarryArchieGus 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonial Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Krone Meltzer said: Only other one I can think of is Shanna who's contract they let run out without re-signing. That's as far as contracted talents I can think of.. maybe Awesome Kong? I think even Mel is still under contract, but not sure. Bea Priestley was released because she was unable to travel to the U.S., IIRC. Kong was definitely released as well -- were the Stronghearts (Japan) under a deal when the pandemic hit? Unsure what the situation was with Melanie Cruise -- Cagematch says she is working a few indie dates, but was she actually under contract with AEW? Also ... now that WOW is returning to TV with a multi-year deal, would Buss, Tessa and company be open to signing any of the released WWE women? Edited November 5, 2021 by colonial Addition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kang Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Guess Mia Yim was the true jannetty of retribution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steventon Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Eva Marie - didn't they literally do the same thing with her the first time round? The amount of air-time they waste on stuff like this is mind-blowing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kafkonia Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, colonial said: Bea Priestley was released because she was unable to travel to the U.S., IIRC. Kong was definitely released as well -- were the Stronghearts (Japan) under a deal when the pandemic hit? Unsure what the situation was with Melanie Cruise -- Cagematch says she is working a few indie dates, but was she actually under contract with AEW? What about Ivelisse? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Dave Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 I remain flabbergasted that folks there thought Keith Lee was expendable. Jaxson Ryker is essential, but not Keith Lee? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Didn't Jeff Jarrett hint that he had something in the works or am I hallucinating? TNA 2.0 please. Now would not be the worst time to start a new promotion. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Lord Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Keith Lee is going to make someone a lot of money. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonial Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 1 minute ago, kafkonia said: What about Ivelisse? I don't think she was actually signed. AEW simply stopped using her after "Rosa-Gate." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steventon Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, colonial said: Bea Priestley was released because she was unable to travel to the U.S., IIRC. Kong was definitely released as well -- were the Stronghearts (Japan) under a deal when the pandemic hit? Unsure what the situation was with Melanie Cruise -- Cagematch says she is working a few indie dates, but was she actually under contract with AEW? Bea, Kong and Mel def count as releases. Think CIMA had some sort of deal at the start but never appeared on TV so not much of a loss there. EDIT - maybe not releases so much as not renewed Edited November 5, 2021 by killsteve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Yeah. Kong and the others had deals run down and not renewed. People like Ivelisse weren't signed to contracts. I do think Havoc was the only one they actually let go and were justified in doing so. What is he up to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Someone mentioned this on social media and it is probably the best way to look at it now - the WWE (or at least Nick Khan) looks at the wrestlers now somewhat like sports franchises view athletes. Everyone is replaceable because they are all "WWE Superstars" Basically the old expression "the name on the front of the jersey is more important than the name on the back" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, colonial said: Bea Priestley was released because she was unable to travel to the U.S., IIRC. Kong was definitely released as well -- were the Stronghearts (Japan) under a deal when the pandemic hit? Unsure what the situation was with Melanie Cruise -- Cagematch says she is working a few indie dates, but was she actually under contract with AEW? Someone (AxB maybe?) posted it in one of the AEW threads but the long and short of it is Mel isn't with AEW anymore. I think she was just one of the women they brought in just to give a look to. She appeared briefly in the crowd early in the pandemic era shows at Daily's Place but that was the extent of her use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamal Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 David McLane and Jeanie Buss would be smart to snatch some of the women up. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Dave Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 There's a joke in here somewhere about Keith Lee and Adam Cole finally getting their run together, but I'm too tired to craft it and it's probably best saved for another day anyhow... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinit Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Just now, just drew said: There's a joke in here somewhere about Keith Lee and Adam Cole finally getting their run together, but I'm too tired to craft it and it's probably best saved for another day anyhow... THE BEARCAT AND BUDGE....! 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamBroken Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 5 minutes ago, just drew said: I remain flabbergasted that folks there thought Keith Lee was expendable. Jaxson Ryker is essential, but not Keith Lee? I wouldn't be surprised if Ryker goes, he's been jobbing on Main Event lately so I figured any attempted push of him was done for. Similarly, since they released Kross & Scarlett, Keith & Mia, and then Franky Monet, I'm shocked that John Morrison didn't get cut too considering the way he's been used ever since he came back. His last Raw match was getting squashed by Kross in 2 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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