Casey Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Krone Meltzer said: https://twitter.com/SeanRossSapp/status/1422060948009984003?s=19 Judging from the information I can gather, Adam Cole's contract is set to expire this month? Surely there is no way right? They accidentally gave Black a 30 day no compete, and famously let Rock’s contract expire and didn’t know about it all those years ago. Of course it’s possible. And Cole’s contract expired in early July. He’s working through SummerSlam weekend without a contract, and it was noted that WWE was grateful he told them he’d do this instead of just popping up on AEW television. Edited August 2, 2021 by Casey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krone Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I'm just saying, it's like WWE is no bullshit just giving AEW talent. And we aren't talking Kona Reeves, Fandango here - we are talking legitimate bonafide players here. Multiple. It's pure insanity. Plus I see ANOTHER (not Adam Cole) superstar asking for their release that could be granted tomorrow? This could be an AEW world way sooner than anyone anticipated. What the hell is Vince's end game here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesterCopperpot Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 What happened to the whole the Undisputed Era guys all signed multi-year contracts in late 2019? Quote Since there’s been a lot of talk on the subject, back last fall when the NXT/AEW war was about to start, WWE made sure to sign a lot of the NXT key talent to new long-term deals which included all four members of the Undisputed Era. So they are not about to be free agents for a long time, as in I multiple years from now. In a sense, for Adam Cole, if we didn’t have pandemic conditions, it would be too bad because I’m pretty sure he’d be in line for a huge deal if he was a free agent in six months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Sapp says in the update tonight about Cole that it wasn’t the case and never was, just “internal rumors”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shartnado Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Casey said: They accidentally gave Black a 30 day no compete, and famously let Rock’s contract expire and didn’t know about it all those years ago. Of course it’s possible. And Cole’s contract expired in early July. He’s working through SummerSlam weekend without a contract, and it was noted that WWE was grateful he told them he’d do this instead of just popping up on AEW television. One would think that a company at this level, with a roster (at least until recently) this huge would at the very least have a damn spreadsheet in which everyone's current deal's expiration dates are clearly marked and someone is getting paid to update it as needed and constantly keep tabs on it, but I see that is not the case. Or if it is, then as was noted before, someone's about to become another budget cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 4 hours ago, Shartnado said: One would think that a company at this level, with a roster (at least until recently) this huge would at the very least have a damn spreadsheet in which everyone's current deal's expiration dates are clearly marked and someone is getting paid to update it as needed and constantly keep tabs on it, but I see that is not the case. Or if it is, then as was noted before, someone's about to become another budget cut. This. Someone's sleeping on the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenalysis Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Just saw AEW got a TV deal with India just now. https://lockerroom.in/blog/view/AEW-India-Eurosport 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
For Great Justice Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) The only use of Cole in AEW I want to see is the vehicle through which they run a Cub La Vela show. Clay Hyatt can resurrect him from the dead on BTE or whatever. Edited August 2, 2021 by For Great Justice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Cincinnati Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 8 hours ago, Krone Meltzer said: Plus I see ANOTHER (not Adam Cole) superstar asking for their release that could be granted tomorrow? This could be an AEW world way sooner than anyone anticipated. Who? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AxB Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Alexa Bliss allegedly asked for her release, so maybe her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf&Subs Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 5 minutes ago, John from Cincinnati said: Who? Pitbull #1 & #2, and Kid Kash are not currently with World Wrestling Entertainment. So it’s gotta be Jamie Noble. I think he means Keith Lee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krone Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 9 minutes ago, John from Cincinnati said: Who? I dont know personally. SRS tweet makes it seem like Coles contact was expiring AND a big name asked for their release and it was granted. I see some people saying it's a part timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 D.M.D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) The general public on-sale for the Rampage show at the United Center in Chicago sold out in 5 minutes according to WrestleTix. Edited August 2, 2021 by Casey 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 38 minutes ago, Casey said: The general public on-sale for the Rampage show at the United Center in Chicago sold out in 5 minutes according to WrestleTix. Although, to be fair, there were probably only 2k to 3k left available. I was surprised to find out just how much of the arena is being cut off by the stage.= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf&Subs Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 How did Nitro set up the United Center for Nitro back in the day? I remember them having the big curtain behind the entrance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodear Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, Krone Meltzer said: I'm just saying, it's like WWE is no bullshit just giving AEW talent. And we aren't talking Kona Reeves, Fandango here - we are talking legitimate bonafide players here. Multiple. It's pure insanity. Plus I see ANOTHER (not Adam Cole) superstar asking for their release that could be granted tomorrow? This could be an AEW world way sooner than anyone anticipated. What the hell is Vince's end game here? If I'm giving Vince all of the Machiavellian credit in the world that he does not deserve as some sort of super genius? He's flooding the market with hungry upper midcarders and Tony Khan is buying all of them, not realizing he cannot possibly push all of them at one time. Eventually those talents get just as resentful for not getting the big push in AEW as they were in WWE. Tony and the EVPs (already well known for being on the thin skinned side) buckle under the pressure of having to appease so many people and double down on pushing themselves and their buddies. AEW becomes a place Vince "sends" guys to get them off television for refreshers knowing they will come crawling back like they always did when they ran to other organizations. EDIT: Danielson and Punk are obviously not upper midcarders but Vince knows Danielson only has so many miles left in the tank and that Punk is an aging malcontent. Punk is an accelerant to the AEW fire. Edited August 2, 2021 by Goodear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldcupfever Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 4 hours ago, alstein said: Just saw AEW got a TV deal with India just now. https://lockerroom.in/blog/view/AEW-India-Eurosport BRING BACK RING KA KING 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt McGirt Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I would straight up mark out for Punk coming out to the Overweight Lover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf&Subs Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 8 minutes ago, worldcupfever said: BRING BACK RING KA KING They should hire Scott Steiner as the ambassador to AEW. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zakk_Sabbath Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Krone Meltzer said: I dont know personally. SRS tweet makes it seem like Coles contact was expiring AND a big name asked for their release and it was granted. I see some people saying it's a part timer. I'm now assuming this was in reference to Ric Flair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Log Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Zakk_Sabbath said: I'm now assuming this was in reference to Ric Flair? I saw somewhere it was Alexa Bliss. I have no idea if that's valid or not. Oops. Just saw the "and got it" part. I just saw somewhere (here?) that Bliss asked for her release. Edited August 2, 2021 by Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldcupfever Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 50 minutes ago, Zakk_Sabbath said: I'm now assuming this was in reference to Ric Flair? That's my guess as well. I assumed it was Keith Lee at first but now I figure it's the Ric thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web Conn Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 At some point AEW is gonna have to put a cap on hiring people unless they start running house shows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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