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Post by BoJack Hogan on Jul 22, 2021 8:25:23 GMT -5
I really hope the Bryan news is accurate. As others have said I'll believe it when I see it. That would be cool as hell though. Andrade, Black, and possibly Bryan? This is already far bigger than anything TNA did in the height of the 'sign any and all WWE-rejects' period besides Kurt Angle.
As for Punk...never liked him as a wrestler, like him even less as a person, loved seeing him get mangled and embarrassed in UFC.
But it would be HUUUUGE for AEW. I don't see it happening, but never say never. I wonder what that would mean for Colt Cabana since they still have heat over the lawsuit. Punk doesn't seem like a 'put it behind you for professionalism' type of guy.
No matter what happens, this is an exciting time for pro wrestling. I love AEW.
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Post by kinnikuman on Jul 22, 2021 8:48:53 GMT -5
Not sure how much wrestling Bryan is allowed to do, but just the thought of Omega vs Bryan vs Punk match is pretty amazing.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2021 8:58:05 GMT -5
If I'm being completely honest Black and Andrade means more to me being on the roster then Bryan or Punk but if we can get all 4 WOW. Man this would be huge for the company if true. I know you spending a lot Kahn but please don't forget about Buddy. I agree completely. I'll pop so goddamn hard for Bryan Danielson if he shows up, but to be clear, I'll still have been more excited for both Andrade and Black. Black's debut was maybe the biggest pop I've ever had in wrestling. I've heard Impact is making big plays for Buddy Murphy, but agreed there too. Thankfully I also follow impact really closely so either scenario I'd get to see him wrestle lots. Some people look at it as “aew signing wwe rejects”. I look at it as AEW picking up guys and using them like wwe should have. Much like WWF did with Steve Austin, Cactus Jack, and Jean Paul Lavesque from WCW |
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Post by Yambag Jones on Jul 22, 2021 9:41:57 GMT -5
Not sure how much wrestling Bryan is allowed to do, but just the thought of Omega vs Bryan vs Punk match is pretty amazing. More wrestling than he did in WWE. Their doctors wouldn't clear him when every other specialist he saw did. |
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Post by Yambag Jones on Jul 22, 2021 9:44:13 GMT -5
I agree completely. I'll pop so goddamn hard for Bryan Danielson if he shows up, but to be clear, I'll still have been more excited for both Andrade and Black. Black's debut was maybe the biggest pop I've ever had in wrestling. I've heard Impact is making big plays for Buddy Murphy, but agreed there too. Thankfully I also follow impact really closely so either scenario I'd get to see him wrestle lots. Some people look at it as “aew signing wwe rejects”. I look at it as AEW picking up guys and using them like wwe should have. Much like WWF did with Steve Austin, Cactus Jack, and Jean Paul Lavesque from WCW We're just on the other side of WWE being the only big option for people to sign with. They had a 20 year period where they could sign anyone and everyone. At this point, the majority of talent out there are "ex-WWE" guys. It's lazy and creatively blind criticism. You're in the clear. lol |
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Post by Yambag Jones on Jul 22, 2021 10:59:45 GMT -5
I'm just trying not to get my hopes up. The guy literally used All In as collateral so WWE would let him wrestle for them.
As much as I want to fantasy book and think of the wrestling revival that would take place in AEW, I gotta see him debut first.
If he ends up back in Connecticut jobbing out to Reigns, he'll be the biggest heel in the IWC.
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Post by cordless2016 on Jul 22, 2021 11:51:26 GMT -5
I'm just trying not to get my hopes up. The guy literally used All In as collateral so WWE would let him wrestle for them. As much as I want to fantasy book and think of the wrestling revival that would take place in AEW, I gotta see him debut first. If he ends up back in Connecticut jobbing out to Reigns, he'll be the biggest heel in the IWC. Depends if he wants to chase the bag or not. I’m sure the WWE would match and exceed anything AEW throws at him but with strings attached due to his health concerns. Career wise though, he’s worked with basically everyone they have available outside of maybe a feud with Balor. If he cares more about fresh matchups and not becoming just another guy (looks at AJ), then he likely shows up in AEW or other promotions. If he wants the money he stays with WWE but likely just becomes a background guy as his career winds down. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2021 11:52:55 GMT -5
The thing I dont understand about this Bryan story is why would you wait until a Dynamite to debut him?
Why not All Out?
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Post by K5 on Jul 22, 2021 11:55:11 GMT -5
I'm just trying not to get my hopes up. The guy literally used All In as collateral so WWE would let him wrestle for them. As much as I want to fantasy book and think of the wrestling revival that would take place in AEW, I gotta see him debut first. If he ends up back in Connecticut jobbing out to Reigns, he'll be the biggest heel in the IWC. Depends if he wants to chase the bag or not. I’m sure the WWE would match and exceed anything AEW throws at him but with strings attached due to his health concerns. Career wise though, he’s worked with basically everyone they have available outside of maybe a feud with Balor. If he cares more about fresh matchups and not becoming just another guy (looks at AJ), then he likely shows up in AEW or other promotions. If he wants the money he stays with WWE but likely just becomes a background guy as his career winds down. what makes you so certain of this? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2021 11:56:18 GMT -5
Depends if he wants to chase the bag or not. I’m sure the WWE would match and exceed anything AEW throws at him but with strings attached due to his health concerns. Career wise though, he’s worked with basically everyone they have available outside of maybe a feud with Balor. If he cares more about fresh matchups and not becoming just another guy (looks at AJ), then he likely shows up in AEW or other promotions. If he wants the money he stays with WWE but likely just becomes a background guy as his career winds down. what makes you so certain of this? Bryan got the option to work a limited schedule for big money, the option to work in Japan, and the option to have more say in his character in AEW. He was NOT going to get that in WWE. |
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Post by cordless2016 on Jul 22, 2021 12:24:58 GMT -5
Depends if he wants to chase the bag or not. I’m sure the WWE would match and exceed anything AEW throws at him but with strings attached due to his health concerns. Career wise though, he’s worked with basically everyone they have available outside of maybe a feud with Balor. If he cares more about fresh matchups and not becoming just another guy (looks at AJ), then he likely shows up in AEW or other promotions. If he wants the money he stays with WWE but likely just becomes a background guy as his career winds down. what makes you so certain of this? You left out the part where I mentioned with string attached. Despite’s the WWEs questionable booking of Bryan since WM35, he’s a big name for them, especially during a time when they seem to be short on talent after more releases. The WWE can match and exceed anything AEW throws at him, and likely would considering it wasn’t too long ago Vince was signing anyone and everyone to prevent them from going there. However, they won’t let him work other promotions like AEW will, and won’t give him the freedom over his character like AEW will. That’s why it basically comes down to money vs career legacy based on what we know. |
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Post by cordless2016 on Jul 22, 2021 12:26:38 GMT -5
The thing I dont understand about this Bryan story is why would you wait until a Dynamite to debut him? Why not All Out? A rumor not too long ago mentioned TNT execs wanting every dynamite to feel “big.” Could be a way to appease TNT and also allowing stories to close at All Out before starting new ones. |
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Post by TKO Propagandist on Jul 22, 2021 12:28:35 GMT -5
For anyone that has not read his book, give the audiobook a listen. Perfect insight into who he is. All he wants to do is go out there & wrestle. Let the artists be the artists. It's why he is perfect for All Elite
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Post by K5 on Jul 22, 2021 12:35:53 GMT -5
what makes you so certain of this? You left out the part where I mentioned with string attached. Despite’s the WWEs questionable booking of Bryan since WM35, he’s a big name for them, especially during a time when they seem to be short on talent after more releases. The WWE can match and exceed anything AEW throws at him, and likely would considering it wasn’t too long ago Vince was signing anyone and everyone to prevent them from going there. However, they won’t let him work other promotions like AEW will, and won’t give him the freedom over his character like AEW will. That’s why it basically comes down to money vs career legacy based on what we know. you went from being sure that wwe would match money wise to that they likely would in your last post above. that’s at least more reasonable. AEW is not limited financially, and it really comes down to how valuable WWE perceived him vs how valuable AEW perceives him to decide who the highest bidder would be. Daniel Bryan isn’t the Good Brothers, they’ll go to bat for him if the rumours are true. |
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Post by sonstuds on Jul 22, 2021 12:48:29 GMT -5
Since we're all happy up in here thinking about potential signings ... apparently Sami Zayn's deal ends in the fall.
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Post by Yambag Jones on Jul 22, 2021 12:52:20 GMT -5
The thing I dont understand about this Bryan story is why would you wait until a Dynamite to debut him? Why not All Out? The smartest move would be to heavily tease an appearance for Dynamite or announce that Bryan Danielson signed with AEW and will make his debut on tv. The game right now for AEW is tv ratings and (to a much lesser extent) PPV buys. There's a world where both could happen. For example, Danielson or Punk are announced as signing on the Dynamite before All Out and that they'll make their first appearance on the PPV that way there's a pop in Dynamite numbers and buys for All Out. AEW is still in a trial and error situation with debuts. There have been great PPV debuts (Mox), not so great PPV debuts (Christian), great tv debuts (Black), and not so great tv debuts (Andrade). Right now they're trying out different ways to debut talent so when they land a big fish there's a track record of what works. tldr: The smart move is to get as many eyes on his debut as possible. |
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Post by Yambag Jones on Jul 22, 2021 12:52:38 GMT -5
Since we're all happy up in here thinking about potential signings ... apparently Sami Zayn's deal ends in the fall. Don't give me hope. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2021 13:25:43 GMT -5
The thing I dont understand about this Bryan story is why would you wait until a Dynamite to debut him? Why not All Out? A rumor not too long ago mentioned TNT execs wanting every dynamite to feel “big.” Could be a way to appease TNT and also allowing stories to close at All Out before starting new ones. I would also think that the Arthur Ashe show having bigger capacity than some aew ppvs have had would lead to them wanting something really special for it. Bryan Danielson would fit that criteria. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2021 13:54:16 GMT -5
Since we're all happy up in here thinking about potential signings ... apparently Sami Zayn's deal ends in the fall. Would love to see him and KO leave. Both have been massively underutilized |
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Post by Yambag Jones on Jul 22, 2021 14:33:28 GMT -5
Since we're all happy up in here thinking about potential signings ... apparently Sami Zayn's deal ends in the fall. Would love to see him and KO leave. Both have been massively underutilized It'd be amazing to have both come out of retirement. I miss them. |
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