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Post by LostHawk05 on Jan 5, 2016 11:42:04 GMT -5
In regards to Shinsuke.... What's the bad news? The op said he hopes they don't give Nakamura some random name but I just feel they would.
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Post by Hound on Jan 5, 2016 11:47:02 GMT -5
Yep There Going To WWE Aj got the crap beat out of him by the bullet club also luke gallows will prob come this year since he was in elite 9...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2016 11:47:23 GMT -5
The op said he hopes they don't give Nakamura some random name but I just feel they would. Oh I hope they don't. I really hope they can use"King of Strong Style" I got scared initially because I thought you had news of it being false reports lol
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Post by micco on Jan 5, 2016 12:23:38 GMT -5
He's back in TNA already. He said he's just got a meeting scheduled with them. Hasn't signed.
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Post by Figure kingdom on Jan 5, 2016 12:55:40 GMT -5
This news is most likely true. AJ Styles was just kicked out of the Bullet Club exactly how Prince Devitt was by a beat down. And Nakamura was just beat by a junior,Kenny Omega. Can't wait for their Mattel figs!
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Post by LtD73 on Jan 5, 2016 13:01:06 GMT -5
He's back in TNA already. He said he's just got a meeting scheduled with them. Hasn't signed. But their live special is tonight and if he's already there....
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Post by jsmells on Jan 5, 2016 13:25:05 GMT -5
It's kind of bittersweet if true. On one hand, I can't see Nakamura or Styles topping what they've done in NJPW in WWE because WWE simply bans moves they see as dangerous (even though guys are still consistently hurt by other "safe" moves lol) and WWE creativity, honestly, sucks.
At the same time, good for them! They deserve credit and money and a run. Hopefully WWE creative all gets fired and we get some interesting story lines and they don't castrate these guys' talent.
I feel it's pretty 50/50 whether or not this will be awesome or not. WWE screws crap up all day and night, so why would that change? However, them willing to dish out the money and contracts to 2 HUGE NJPW stars means something in it's own right. Maybe things are changing?
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Post by popyduggan on Jan 5, 2016 13:49:50 GMT -5
I think Bill said he always wanted to work on a Nakamura figure, so that's pretty fortunate if true. I don't care for either Nakamura or Styles for totally different reasons, but I bet these two will make for some very cool figures and very happy collectors. I mean, it's kind of crazy how many names have been covered by Mattel at this point.
I'm down for some James Storm and more Gallows figures, dunno much about Andersen, except that's he's supposed to be a tough guy.
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Post by East Coast on Jan 5, 2016 14:27:20 GMT -5
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Post by Boy Wonder on Jan 5, 2016 14:31:35 GMT -5
Although this'll make that Luke Gallows Elite feel a little less special, haha.
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Post by Hound on Jan 5, 2016 14:40:36 GMT -5
lol i bet bill is praying this is true
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Post by PaqMan on Jan 5, 2016 15:01:28 GMT -5
WWE creative sucks, sure, but mine doesn't. I already fantasy booked a long term Bullet Club invasion in my fed for down the road, and I was planning on using the figs from FTC -- even if they were gonna look like garbage (to be fair, the head sculpts looked fine, but the fact they were going to use crappy Jakks molds kind of turned me off). By the time I actually get to it, Mattel will have proper figures for AJ, Gallows, and Anderson -- which is the only core I need.
WWE can screw them up and give them new names, I won't lol. I've never owned an AJ, and if he keeps his current look for WWE I'll be like a pig in slop when he gets an elite. Nakamura is just icing on the cake! All the crappy customs I've seen on ebay over the years, and now I can get the real deal down the road. I'd love to have Okada (he's probably Mattel's wet dream), but I don't want WWE to completely wipe out NJPW's top stars lol. Out of all of them, I think WWE would get the most mileage out of The Rainmaker.
If they're heading straight to the main roster, I expect a rush on their figures. I wouldn't surprised if they're out this time next year.
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Post by The King Of Crisps on Jan 5, 2016 15:42:01 GMT -5
they really are gonna bring Luke Gallows back? ugh
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Post by venomeratt on Jan 5, 2016 15:45:56 GMT -5
My assumption would bw to make the balor club so when he does go to main roster its a huge deal.
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Post by D.B.K. on Jan 5, 2016 17:20:01 GMT -5
My assumption would bw to make the balor club so when he does go to main roster its a huge deal. my thoughts exactly, wwe is all about stables nowadays
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Post by knupmc on Jan 5, 2016 17:24:11 GMT -5
That's pretty cool. Big names that will make awesome figs. Cannot wait.
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Post by Old School Collector on Jan 5, 2016 17:24:14 GMT -5
I knew some jobber was going to make a topic on this ... just knew it lol I've been on here forever. I'm not a jobber. I love entitled pricks like you. Some of us don't post pointless threads or figure out ways to get our count up without something to say or offer. I visit this site to keep up on my hobby not as a symbol of where I'm at in life like you. I guarantee my collection is bigger than yours and in every other form of measurement in life you lose. But good job with all your posts sparky. I see why people don't like being on the forum anymore. Well, for one, this isn't the wrestling discussion part of the board, which is where this topic belongs. Secondly, you posted it here to garner more attention as this is the most active part of the board. Lastly, I dont care about how I stack up against you or anyone else in life. I have the life that I want and I'm able to do anything that I want to do, because my job makes it possible and I've worked my ass off to get there. I dont care about a "post count", but 161 posts in 4 years, THAT'S being active. #ButtHurt
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Post by Yambag Jones on Jan 5, 2016 17:47:55 GMT -5
What a time to be a wrestling figure fan! I can't wait for Mattel to make Styles and Nakamura figures, slightly less excited for Karl Anderson, perfectly content with the Gallows figures I already have.
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Post by Don't Go Down on Jan 5, 2016 18:04:42 GMT -5
This is the biggest WWE story in a really long time, and if you don't believe it or don't see it yet just wait... if the deal falls through I'd be bummed, if WWE botched up the presentation of these guys I'd be bummed, but I don't think they're going to raid New Japan of their top talent right after their biggest show of the year without a plan for something big.
With that said- yes we are technically still speculating because nothing is official- but it's pretty much official which means yes in 12-18 months we are getting a freaking Mattel Elite NAKAMURA. crap man. and AJ. I mean there isn't much that gets me excited in wrestling these days. I'm a jaded 30 year old married man that's seen so much in this lifetime as a fan in wrestling... but seriously go watch AJ vs. Nakamura from the other night and tell me you aren't pumped that these dudes are heading in and we are going to get some incredible figures from Bill and crew eventually!
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Post by Cons on Jan 5, 2016 18:16:17 GMT -5
Couldn't be more excited for an AJ figure in the future. And the rest of the guys being made is just icing on the cake
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