General Wrestling Discussion -

[RumblyTumbly]

I'm actually not opposed to bringing "outsiders" in to help write wrestling because they can bring different experiences and perspectives to help keep things fresh.

While I do consider myself a bit of a wrestling traditionalist, the "wrestling bubble" is easy to get trapped in if you adhere solely to tradition.

Its a balancing act. There are time honored things that work that should be protected, but there should always be room to evolve and experiment as well.

But for the life of me, I don't understand how a person like Kenice Mobley could get a job unless it is as a diversity hire for brownie points.

 

[Hatoful Dandy]

And a new round of releases begins...

-Fandango
-Ariya Daivari
-Ever-Rise
-Tony Nese

Edit
-August Grey
-Tyler Breeze

 

[Anonymus Fluhre]

More WWE releases

WWE Releases Multiple Superstars

WWE has released Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari and Fandango. The company has also reportedly released Ever-Rise (Chase Parker, Matt Martel), according to Sean Ross Sapp. Fandango first signed with WWE in 2006. After a main roster run, he returned to WWE NXT to team with Tyler Breeze as Fandango. He...

www.wrestlinginc.com

"Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari and Fandango. The company has also reportedly released Ever-Rise (Chase Parker, Matt Martel),"

August Grey, is also apparently released.

And a new round of releases begins...

-Fandango
-Ariya Daivari
-Ever-Rise
-Tony Nese

Edit
-August Grey
-Tyler Breeze

Given that Nick Khan is the one doing these releases and many are coming from NXT you can see that HHH has almost no power there. This may also be some form of punishment for bringing back some people he fired. Could be having a power struggle in the company.

By the way, Kenice Mobley has gone private on Twitter.

 

[Anchors-Away]

Almost everyone released here was either tied to a main roster contract working NXT programming (Fandango and Tyler Breeze) or represented the last remains of 205. If I was in WWE shoes, I'd have also purged the last of 205 and put this rumoured "Evolve" show in it's spot. Easily the most cursed entity to grace the WWE in the past decade. I can see Breeze landing a job with IMPACT, Nese would be perfect for NJPW Strong. Everyone else? I don't see anyone being picked up. They are just average talent hoarded by WWE.

If I was Khan, it's time to take an axe to NXT UK next and merge it with the US brand. It's a hopeless effort.

Woods must be livid however, considering they just restarted the GM mode for UpUpDownDown. Guess they can move the format over to Breeze Twitch channel.

Edit: Yup, everyone going is 205 related. Rip

 

[Hatoful Dandy]

A few more:
-Arturo Ruas
-Curt Stallion
-Marina Shaffir
-The Singh Brothers
-Killian Dain

 

[XYZpdq]

-Curt Stallion

wait, what
edit- oh okay I was thinking Curt Sibling

 

[XYZpdq]

doublepost because the ref wasnt looking

local talk radio had that ref who got shitcanned from lolwwe for being a qanon nerd and he's holding some show with proceeds going to Fight Human Trafficking, and I think he said he's booked Matt Morgan (stuttering guy with his DNA in space) vs Low Ki (lol)

 

[WhimsicalTrolli]

doublepost because the ref wasnt looking

local talk radio had that ref who got shitcanned from lolwwe for being a qanon nerd and he's holding some show with proceeds going to Fight Human Trafficking, and I think he said he's booked Matt Morgan (stuttering guy with his DNA in space) vs Low Ki (lol)

Drake Wuertz.

 

[XYZpdq]

Drake Wuertz.

more like wuertzever
if you ain't a Tirantes or that guy who screwed Bret I don't care about refs

 

[Hatoful Dandy]

more like wuertzever
if you ain't a Tirantes or that guy who screwed Bret I don't care about refs

What about Lil' Naitch, Nick Patrick or Tim White?

Because that's not wise...

 

[captkrisma]

So...the one surprise was actually Shafir. Apparently word was she was going to change ring names so creative had plans somewhat down the pipe, but I guess they saw her wrestle.

Everyone else really had nothing going on, and yet Reddit still loses their shit.

EDIT: My guesses to where everyone will land:

Spoiler: Predictions

Breeze - AEW as part of Peter Avalon's crew. I'd actually like to see that.

Dango - maybe with Breeze, maybe NWA, or quite possibly retire from injuries.

Bollywood Boyz - TNA

Ever-Rise - TNA if AEW doesn't scoop them up.

Shafir - MMA please.

Dain - AEW to go up against Strowman or Miro. AEW could use more hosses.

Neese: NJPW or ROH.

Curt Stalion - NJPW as a Jr.

 

[Cpl. Long Dong Silver]

Melissa Coates: Dead

'Deeply saddened': Fans rocked by sudden death of WWE icon

The wrestling world is mourning the tragic death of 'Super Genie' at age 50. Read more for all the details.

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[Hatoful Dandy]

So...the one surprise was actually Shafir. Apparently word was she was going to change ring names so creative had plans somewhat down the pipe, but I guess they saw her wrestle.

Everyone else really had nothing going on, and yet Reddit still loses their shit.

Reddit wants to be mad about something.

It's amusing to see so many of them championing AEW for not releasing anyone during the pandemic...but they're barely 2 years old and have let people go...they just don't get as much attention lol

 

[trent]

So...the one surprise was actually Shafir. Apparently word was she was going to change ring names so creative had plans somewhat down the pipe, but I guess they saw her wrestle.

Shafir was brought in along with Duke as a favour for Rousey.

It doesn't look like Rousey is coming back so they were on borrowed time. They both sucked anyway.

 

[CrystalHead]

Huh so I guess we're never getting the NXT Four Horsewomen vs MMA Horsewomen feud.

Would somebody be able to explain who this Nick Khan guy is, I hear his name alot and I hear about the rumors he's trimming the fat to either just save money or prepare for a buyout. It just weirds me out that this random guy has seemingly showed up out of nowhere and is making all these big moves releasing people.

 

[captkrisma]

Would somebody be able to explain who this Nick Khan guy is, I hear his name alot and I hear about the rumors he's trimming the fat to either just save money or prepare for a buyout. It just weirds me out that this random guy has seemingly showed up out of nowhere and is making all these big moves releasing people.

He's brought in as WWE's Chief Revenue Officer. Basically brought in specifically to trim fat and bring about efficiency. There are surely other cost-cutting measures due to come down because they're about to hit the road. I'm sure flights will no longer be a thing (unless you're Reigns or Lashley, then you get the private jet), house show catering will be affected, fewer extras on camera, etc.

 

[Dang Woodchucks!]

At this rate, WWE hiring Neil Druckmann as a writer wouldn't be a surprise. Or would it?

We'd gotten a beardless Braun Strowman as Abby and have a blood feud with Bianca.

SHE gets a job writing for WWE????

Christ almighty, what am I doing wrong?! I'm no creative genius, but good God almighty, I can be better than that!

I'm pretty sure most of us in the thread and probably a headless chicken could do better.

https://twitter.com/SeanRossSapp/status/1408479023236325378

Womp, womp

Damn, record time!

About the releases, I'm only slightly upset over Breezango, they actually teased continuing the rivalry with Imperium.

 

[The Anger]

So...the one surprise was actually Shafir. Apparently word was she was going to change ring names so creative had plans somewhat down the pipe, but I guess they saw her wrestle.

Everyone else really had nothing going on, and yet Reddit still loses their shit.

EDIT: My guesses to where everyone will land:

Spoiler: Predictions

Breeze - AEW as part of Peter Avalon's crew. I'd actually like to see that.

Dango - maybe with Breeze, maybe NWA, or quite possibly retire from injuries.

Bollywood Boyz - TNA

Ever-Rise - TNA if AEW doesn't scoop them up.

Shafir - MMA please.

Dain - AEW to go up against Strowman or Miro. AEW could use more hosses.

Neese: NJPW or ROH.

Curt Stalion - NJPW as a Jr.

Strong disagree on Dain. I don't see him leaving the Isles again. PROGRESS and ICW for him.

 

[captkrisma]

Strong disagree on Dain. I don't see him leaving the Isles again. PROGRESS and ICW for him.

He's married to Nikki Cross. He's going to take every opportunity to spend time with her, as opposed to maybe once a year when they tour the UK.

 

[Chaos Theorist]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speaking_Out_movement
Do you ever wonder if having an entire movement based on alot of accustations and conjecture hurt Pro Wrestling as a whole? Should people have their lives destroyed over allegations that lead to entire wrestling promotions being shut down?

I'm still mad Chikara shut down