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Post by marino13 on Jan 8, 2016 14:42:31 GMT -5
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Mr Wrestling Jr.
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Post by Mr Wrestling Jr. on Jan 8, 2016 22:00:52 GMT -5
Well, good to hear there's still a chance for him at NXT, even if he'll be a bit over their usual age limit. Also loved the ending with Spud and Apter.
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Post by Gone. on Jan 8, 2016 22:09:30 GMT -5
Sad though, all the money in the world for Nakamura and AJ but not enough for Storm?
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Post by hbkbigdaddycool on Jan 10, 2016 23:28:59 GMT -5
So there is so many questions to bring up after seeing that video.
Somehow, the billion dollar company which is the WWE couldn't give James Storm a contract for money that he desired, but somehow TNA did??
And secondly... TNA was willing to pay out big bucks for James Storm, but didn't for guys like AJ Styles, Chris Sabin, Alex Shelley and them years ago??
I will never understand that company.
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Post by cmiller79 on Jan 11, 2016 5:17:02 GMT -5
Sad though, all the money in the world for Nakamura and AJ but not enough for Storm? storm isn't even close to the level of those two imo
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Post by greenjack1992 on Jan 11, 2016 6:45:49 GMT -5
Sad though, all the money in the world for Nakamura and AJ but not enough for Storm? Is sad, yeah. But let's not be naïve enough to assume that Storm is worth the same as Styles.
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Post by Gone. on Jan 11, 2016 9:01:41 GMT -5
Sad though, all the money in the world for Nakamura and AJ but not enough for Storm? storm isn't even close to the level of those two imo Of course not, just sad. He'd definitely work well in a mentor role. Imagen him and Bray Wyatt working together, training Braun and others.
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Post by Lorenzo Alcazar on Jan 11, 2016 9:44:49 GMT -5
James Storm had to do what he had to do. They just weren't going to offer him the type of money he was looking for. In TNA, James Storm is a top guy and they will build major angles around him. In WWE, they didn't see him as anymore than a guy who would wrestle a random match for NXT every once in a while.
James Storm has talent, but he wasn't going to be a top guy in WWE. I think TNA is a better fit for him.
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Post by "Living Legend" Duttanized on Jan 11, 2016 14:32:57 GMT -5
Sad though, all the money in the world for Nakamura and AJ but not enough for Storm? Is sad, yeah. But let's not be naïve enough to assume that Storm is worth the same as Styles. Storm has a much greater chance of success in WWE than Styles or Nakamura. TNA really messed up with Storm at Lockdown, should've been the biggest star in company history.
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Post by greenjack1992 on Jan 11, 2016 14:51:57 GMT -5
Is sad, yeah. But let's not be naïve enough to assume that Storm is worth the same as Styles. Storm has a much greater chance of success in WWE than Styles or Nakamura. TNA really messed up with Storm at Lockdown, should've been the biggest star in company history. If you say so.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2016 15:26:48 GMT -5
Sad though, all the money in the world for Nakamura and AJ but not enough for Storm? He's a good worker, but isn't at the level of AJ or Nakamura, imo.
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Post by IRS on Jan 11, 2016 17:01:14 GMT -5
Is sad, yeah. But let's not be naïve enough to assume that Storm is worth the same as Styles. Storm has a much greater chance of success in WWE than Styles or Nakamura. TNA really messed up with Storm at Lockdown, should've been the biggest star in company history. ... in what world? I love Storm, but the only place he has an edge on AJ is the mic.
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Post by The Natural Eddy Valintino on Jan 11, 2016 17:46:06 GMT -5
Is sad, yeah. But let's not be naïve enough to assume that Storm is worth the same as Styles. Storm has a much greater chance of success in WWE than Styles or Nakamura. TNA really messed up with Storm at Lockdown, should've been the biggest star in company history. Even though I do agree that TNA screwed Storm by not having him beat Roode at Lockdown years ago, can you explain how James Storm had a better chance at succeeding than AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura? I really doubt WWE would have paid AJ and Nakamura the money they gave him if they didn't believe they wouldn't succeed.
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Post by Patrick Bateman (original) on Jan 11, 2016 18:22:52 GMT -5
AJ Styles ruined a huge opportunity by getting that awful tattoo. WWE could of used him as a babyface, but that tattoo doesn't fit his character or look at all.
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Post by Bpatrick on Jan 11, 2016 21:41:01 GMT -5
I like TNA and Storm but really felt Storm did everything he could do in TNA, so was excited to see the NXT/WWE run. Granted, it sounded like he was going to get the Rhyno treatment without the main roster spot, so it makes sense he did what he did. Guessing he may eventually wind up a performance center coach when he hangs it up by all accounts of the open door and considering the other guys doing similar that never worked for them (i.e. Adam Pearce).
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Post by "Living Legend" Duttanized on Jan 12, 2016 13:55:21 GMT -5
Storm has a much greater chance of success in WWE than Styles or Nakamura. TNA really messed up with Storm at Lockdown, should've been the biggest star in company history. ... in what world? I love Storm, but the only place he has an edge on AJ is the mic. Has WWE had any success making a real Japanese star? Future isn't all that bright outside of a nice NXT run for Nakamura. AJ's an amazing worker, but he isn't half as versatile as a character as Storm is. Add in the fact that Storm is probably better at working the "WWE style", and you can see why I said what I said. Keep in mind AJ is my favourite wrestler of all time.
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Post by IRS on Jan 12, 2016 14:14:52 GMT -5
... in what world? I love Storm, but the only place he has an edge on AJ is the mic. Has WWE had any success making a real Japanese star? Future isn't all that bright outside of a nice NXT run for Nakamura. AJ's an amazing worker, but he isn't half as versatile as a character as Storm is. Add in the fact that Storm is probably better at working the "WWE style", and you can see why I said what I said. Keep in mind AJ is my favourite wrestler of all time. I'll be the first to admit I have severe concerns about Nakamura going to WWE, but I still disagree about AJ. Since leaving TNA, AJ has evolved so much as a wrestler. He has such a confidence and swagger to himself now. He is the epitome of what WWE wants Reigns to be - which is cool. While my confidence in that company is at an all-time low, I still can't see Styles failing there. Storm on the other hand, would have an absolute ceiling in WWE as a mid-carder - or worse. There are plenty of guys just as talented as him stuck in "creative has nothing for you" hell.
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Post by k5 on Jan 12, 2016 22:04:41 GMT -5
AJ Styles ruined a huge opportunity by getting that awful tattoo. WWE could of used him as a babyface, but that tattoo doesn't fit his character or look at all. put him in seth rollins style gear...problem solved.
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Post by JC Motors on Jan 12, 2016 22:06:12 GMT -5
Has WWE had any success making a real Japanese star? Future isn't all that bright outside of a nice NXT run for Nakamura. AJ's an amazing worker, but he isn't half as versatile as a character as Storm is. Add in the fact that Storm is probably better at working the "WWE style", and you can see why I said what I said. Keep in mind AJ is my favourite wrestler of all time. I'll be the first to admit I have severe concerns about Nakamura going to WWE, but I still disagree about AJ. Since leaving TNA, AJ has evolved so much as a wrestler. He has such a confidence and swagger to himself now. He is the epitome of what WWE wants Reigns to be - which is cool. While my confidence in that company is at an all-time low, I still can't see Styles failing there. Storm on the other hand, would have an absolute ceiling in WWE as a mid-carder - or worse. There are plenty of guys just as talented as him stuck in "creative has nothing for you" hell. He'd be a jobber at best
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Post by marino13 on Jan 13, 2016 11:35:02 GMT -5
There was a time I thought Storm was going to be the biggest star in TNA. The story-line with Roode and their World title was perfect. Then TNA "TNA'ed" it up. Storm took months off and when he returned the feud had lost all it's steam. They had a great match but it was too little too late IMO.
That being said, I have NOT enjoyed Storm in TNA for awhile now. And I was ecstatic to see him show up in NXT. I wanted to see him have new surroundings and new opponents. I thought he was where he belonged.
But I guess TNA offered twice what WWE was willing to. So I can't say I blame him. He's 38 years old and has to support a family. He's only got a few good years left in him so he has to get what he can while he can. So if he's happy, that's all that really matters. But I am disappointed.
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