Will
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Post by Will on Mar 1, 2017 16:46:49 GMT -5
former WWE World Heavyweight champion Jack Swagger called in to Chael Sonnen’s Beyond the Fight podcast today (Mar. 1) and said that he’s formally requested his release from WWE.
"As of yesterday, Chael, I asked for my release from WWE. It’s still kind of an ongoing process right now. Basically it came down to contract negotiations and we were way off. They didn’t value me at what I thought I was valued at so... this was a business decision. They weren’t giving me the opportunity to make the full amount of income I could for my family so, when you put it like that, it’s time to go."
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ohernan6
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'Cause That's How I Roll!
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Post by ohernan6 on Mar 1, 2017 16:51:27 GMT -5
I was a big fan for a long time, but he was given the ball a couple of times and he never really capitalized to a potential he needed to reach.
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Post by SodaGuy on Mar 1, 2017 16:52:13 GMT -5
'member when they moved him to Smackdown and he was on TV for like a minute?
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Post by ARUN on Mar 1, 2017 16:52:18 GMT -5
Completely forgot about Swagger. He did his best work as a heel with Zeb in my opinion.
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Post by Sizzle on Mar 1, 2017 16:56:25 GMT -5
He was in one of my favorite tag teams in recent memory as part of The Real Americans.
Oh well.
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Post by J12 on Mar 1, 2017 16:57:39 GMT -5
Swagger squandered a lot of opportunities that came his way, and never seemed entirely invested. With that being said, WWE certainly wasn't innocent in handling his booking, either. He had a decent run, but, to be honest, it's pretty clear there was just nothing there for him anymore.
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China Claus
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I can feeel your sensitivity
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Post by China Claus on Mar 1, 2017 16:58:17 GMT -5
Not exactly a loss.
I personally think a guy like Swagger would benefit from a run in Japan. He's a decent hand in the ring, but never had good oratory skills and is terrible at promo's. Swagger would fit in well in Japan IMO.
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Post by Nivro™ on Mar 1, 2017 16:59:38 GMT -5
Well we know how TNA is going to refill their roster now after their losses.
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jakksking1
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Post by jakksking1 on Mar 1, 2017 16:59:44 GMT -5
Can Cesaro get his theme back now?
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Post by hbkbigdaddycool on Mar 1, 2017 17:10:45 GMT -5
Meh.
Again, I repeat that with...
Meh.
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Post by Danger10 on Mar 1, 2017 17:21:18 GMT -5
The only time I found him mildly entertaining is when he was with Zeb Colter.
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Post by marino13 on Mar 1, 2017 17:21:53 GMT -5
I liked Swagger and I thought his face turn could/should have lead to something. But let's be honest, had he not been busted a week before WM, his career could have went completely differently. Probably best that he walks away for awhile.
Waits for "you know who" to chime in with how this proves the WWE is horrible.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2017 17:25:53 GMT -5
I liked Swagger and I thought his face turn could/should have lead to something. But let's be honest, had he not been busted a week before WM, his career could have went completely differently. Probably best that he walks away for awhile. Waits for "you know who" to chime in with how this proves the WWE is horrible. Literally was just about to talk about that. He never recovered from that bust. Damn, I forgot that it was a week before Wrestlemania! ! That sucks.
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E N I G M A
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Post by E N I G M A on Mar 1, 2017 17:26:07 GMT -5
Never liked him.
Maybe he can try to stack up TNA's roster now that they took a HUGE blow this week.
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Post by theoutlaw1999 on Mar 1, 2017 17:44:02 GMT -5
Such a shame I was always a fan of his from back in ECW.
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Post by BSR on Mar 1, 2017 17:45:04 GMT -5
I see no coincidence in him leaving and dirty Dutch getting the book for TNA.
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hbkowns
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Post by hbkowns on Mar 1, 2017 17:54:04 GMT -5
Surprised it didn't happen sooner.
Can't believe the guy is a former world champ..
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Post by sitruC on Mar 1, 2017 17:59:45 GMT -5
So long the man with 1000 good themes
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Post by TheLastDude on Mar 1, 2017 18:08:28 GMT -5
'member when they moved him to Smackdown and he was on TV for like a minute? I 'member
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Post by Mox on Mar 1, 2017 18:14:37 GMT -5
I'm glad he's finally gone. Because I've always been a fan of his. He deserves better.
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