RIPPA Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 For folks still thinking Vince would never sell, Meltzer just made a subtle comment on Twitter that basically noted that the idea of selling has been kicked around ever since UFC went for $4 billion 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerva Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 (edited) So with no Ruby Riott and Sara Logan pretty much gone (not sure if she was officially released) it really really doesn't look good for Liv Morgan future. I mean we saw what they came up with in her return Edited June 2, 2021 by hammerva 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coletti Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 It used to be that when people were released from WWE I felt bad for them, like where the fuck were Ricky Ortiz, Aksana, and Eric Escobar gonna go? But now? I'm pretty sick for the next year of AEW 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Before he puts up whatever statement he puts up on Twitter or IG or wherever: Hope he paid off his mortgage. . . 5 2 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerva Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 (edited) I don't think Braun has anything to worry about. The only way he doesn't show up in AEW is unless the fan just completely shits on the idea. I know the whole "wrestlers fired going to AEW" thing is tiresome, I would really love to see Buddy Murphy in AEW. Edited June 2, 2021 by hammerva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StretchMediatedHypertrophy Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Braun Strowman wow.... Lana I was surprised survived the last round. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 1 minute ago, RunningFromAmerica said: Braun Strowman wow.... Lana I was surprised survived the last round. Last purge seemed to basically be all the people who complained about usage/not being used This purge seems clearly to be related to $$$ as Lana got a big new deal either right before or right after Rusev left 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Dave Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Murphy, Aleister, Ruby, Andrade, & Zelina all end up in AEW as soon as they can, right? I mean, that’s a given. Joe, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoFistsJustFlips Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Seeing that Braun was a paid athlete for a bodybuilding company. Now that doesn't stand out as anything weird for a pro wrestler right? Well they were saying he was making like $30,000(!) a month. With WWE cracking down on outside income... a dude pulling in $360,000 a year from outside income (and doing workout vids for the same company paying Brian Cage & Kenny Omega) he is probably getting cut if he doesn't pull out of that deal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Most importantly, how many people do Woods and Breeze have to portal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 (edited) Braun's a surprise even with the booking making him out to be a total idiot. Strowman's past paying bills comments right soured me on Strowman. Aleister Black is brought back after months without getting used to be axed now. Edited June 2, 2021 by The Natural 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teflon Turtle Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 (edited) If only there was someplace on the internet that has spent literal years coming up with alternative names for Braun Strowman to use in his post-WWE career... Hope all of these folks land on their feet. If/when the world gets back to a place where NJPW starts thinking about running tours in North America again, between Black, Murphy, Samoa Joe, and (I realize that he's been gone from WWE for a while) Andrade, there are suddenly a lot of names on the market that could anchor shows over here in conjunction with the talent they've been building up on Strong and whoever they decide to send over from their main roster. Wouldn't be a shock to see some of these folks try to get deals that would allow them to split time between AEW and Japan, kinda like Moxley. Please end, pandemic. Edited June 2, 2021 by Teflon Turtle I foolishly forgot Joe. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 4 minutes ago, just drew said: Murphy, Aleister, Ruby, Andrade, & Zelina all end up in AEW as soon as they can, right? I mean, that’s a given. Joe, too. No, because at some point, Shad is going to tell Tony to stop handing out money and we *really* don't want AEW turning into 98 WCW with 23333 people under contract doing nothing 50% of the time. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Uh, what in the motherfuck is happening. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoFistsJustFlips Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Raziel said: No, because at some point, Shad is going to tell Tony to stop handing out money and we *really* don't want AEW turning into 98 WCW with 23333 people under contract doing nothing 50% of the time. Speak for yourself. I loved seeing random ass Marty Janetty vs Rick Martel and John Nord vs Bobby Eaton weirdness show up on Nitro. 13 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 6 minutes ago, just drew said: Murphy, Aleister, Ruby, Andrade, & Zelina all end up in AEW as soon as they can, right? I mean, that’s a given. Joe, too. I'm not sure because there's only so much space in any wrestling company. AEW 's roster is already big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Raziel said: No, because at some point, Shad is going to tell Tony to stop handing out money and we *really* don't want AEW turning into 98 WCW with 23333 people under contract doing nothing 50% of the time. Out of all of those people listed, I would only be interested in Tommy End and Lovelace. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxB Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Welcome to the indies, Bootstrap Strawson! Now, Heidi Lovelace coming back, that's a scene boost to wherever she goes. Ditto Tommy End (who probably looked at Mox's last couple of years seething with jealousy, but can now theoretically do the same thing). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerva Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Just now, Raziel said: No, because at some point, Shad is going to tell Tony to stop handing out money and we *really* don't want AEW turning into 98 WCW with 23333 people under contract doing nothing 50% of the time. When talk about this in the WWE documentaries in 2025 this probably will be the narrative if they don't watch it. The money dries up eventually no matter what relation you are to the money 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w. josh Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 4 minutes ago, Teflon Turtle said: If only there was someplace on the internet that has spent literal years coming up with alternative names for Braun Strowman to use in his post-WWE career... Time to pool our resources and start a fed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 24 minutes ago, RIPPA said: The Black release is cracking me up because they literally didn't use him for months upon months, then build up his return and now he is gone. Poor Big E never gonna get his revenge And those vignettes didn't look cheap either. Unreal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Dave Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 1 minute ago, The Natural said: I'm not sure because there's only so much space in any wrestling company. AEW 's roster is already big. Ok. Tell Joey Janela and Serpentico bye then. You have a chance to raise the talent level of your wrestling company by bringing in better wrestlers. You also have a second show debuting in the fall. Cut some bottom feeders and add a few world class performers. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Mann Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 (edited) 28 minutes ago, TheVileOne said: What the hell is going on? Did Braun Strowman piss Vince off? I feel like they were in a little bit of a box with him if they didn't feel they could go all the way with him but he didn't quite fit into the Kane spot either, that they likely felt their best option was to punt and hit the reset button down the road. Edited June 2, 2021 by Josh Mann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 30 minutes ago, Pete said: TOMMY END IS ALL ELITE TOMMY! TOMMY! TOMMY FUCKIN END! And PLEASE GIVE ME MURPHY IN NJPW. Like, that's all I want from these releases...Tommy End and Ruby in AEW, Murphy in NJPW. That's it. I hope the rest land on their feet. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, hammerva said: When talk about this in the WWE documentaries in 2025 this probably will be the narrative if they don't watch it. The money dries up eventually no matter what relation you are to the money I mean, that's pretty much EXACTLY what happened to TNA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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