azraelms
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Post by azraelms on Dec 21, 2022 17:03:51 GMT -5
Do with the loss of Vince, does it seem like things have changes as far as WWE's attitude towards signing Legends, or their Legends deals?
We see Harley Race is back.
Steiner's are coming.
Mick Foley is back in the lines.
Kurt Angle seems to be back.
Hopefully this is good news for other formerly signed or never before signed legends that we may (hopefully) see soon. Unfortunately too late for Sting or Jarrett (at this time) but maybe in the future again?
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Post by Mongo Bears on Dec 21, 2022 17:30:43 GMT -5
Get me Buff
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stu
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Post by stu on Dec 21, 2022 17:55:30 GMT -5
Not sure how much Vince going and Triple H changes legends deals, but HHH seems to be a good negotiator. His work in getting Bruno Sammartino into the Hall of Fame is proof of that. So hopefully many new legends will be coming
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Post by stc13 on Dec 21, 2022 18:28:32 GMT -5
Most of these deals were probably signed before the change happened. Those decisions are happening at levels below the top tier executive, maybe with final review or approval from senior management. It's possible the budget for that department changes, which would allow them to sign more wrestlers or offer more lucrative deals. But that's probably the most direct change that would happen because of the leadership change.
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Post by kirk815 on Dec 21, 2022 20:49:06 GMT -5
Race, Angle and Foley were all signed previously under Vince so I don't think that indicates that anything changed now that Vince is gone.
Unless something damaging comes out about Angle and Foley, WWE will most likely always want them under a deal. I'm pretty sure not renewing their deals was on Foley and Angle's end and not because of Vince.
It seems like Mattel released Race towards the end of his deal and it expired. Then he was in bad health/passed away so who knows how long they waited to reach out and if his estate was in order/they wanted to sign a deal.
Scott has stated that WWE has tried in the past to get them in the HOF and under a Legends deal, but Scott's lawyer said it wasn't worth the paper that it was written on. HOF happened while Vince was around and like stc13 mentioned, the deal was probably signed or in the works before Vince stepped down.
It's too early to tell, but I think it is going to be business as usual - the usual main eventers/mid carders from Golden Era, New Gen, Attitude, Ruthless Aggression sprinkled in with 5 or so first time in the line every year.
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Post by ~*Young $ Money*~ on Dec 21, 2022 20:58:58 GMT -5
It’s so weird to think about. Like I’m sure there’s a chain of commands in WWE and I don’t think Vince sees a list of names and either says yes or no but I guess it’s possible.
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Dec 21, 2022 21:06:10 GMT -5
Only potential positive is Laurinaitis being gone as I think he was one of the reasons why Road Warriors weren’t signed as apparently there’s tension with him and whoever is in control of Animal’s estate.
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Apocalypse
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Post by Apocalypse on Dec 21, 2022 21:07:23 GMT -5
We still need
Hercules
Dino bravo
Giant gonzalez
Barbarian
Haku
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Dec 21, 2022 21:10:15 GMT -5
Giant Gonzalez would be an amazing elite or ultimate
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Post by fuennza on Dec 21, 2022 22:07:18 GMT -5
Grand Master Sexay so we can complete Too Cool
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Post by mrh on Dec 22, 2022 0:54:09 GMT -5
I had the same thought as the OP -- I doubt it's true, but I hope so. Vince made a lot of decisions that were just not good for business (and ESPECIALLY not good for the toy business)
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Dec 22, 2022 1:33:48 GMT -5
Do with the loss of Vince, does it seem like things have changes as far as WWE's attitude towards signing Legends, or their Legends deals? We see Harley Race is back. Steiner's are coming. Mick Foley is back in the lines. Kurt Angle seems to be back. Hopefully this is good news for other formerly signed or never before signed legends that we may (hopefully) see soon. Unfortunately too late for Sting or Jarrett (at this time) but maybe in the future again? Angle is back? |
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Post by Biff Slamkovich™ on Dec 22, 2022 3:14:57 GMT -5
Giant Gonzalez would be an amazing elite or ultimate Apparently Mattel weren't able to track down Giant Gonzales' estate or something? I remember reading something like that which was the reason he didn't have a deal. |
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Post by judas on Dec 22, 2022 3:36:19 GMT -5
I know Vince didn’t like Raven but I hope Hunter was on good terms with Levy. Fingers crossed.
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Post by viper412 on Dec 22, 2022 9:01:11 GMT -5
If it changed, I hope more ECW guys can become available
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Post by stick29 on Dec 22, 2022 15:02:49 GMT -5
This is great news! I'm just so excited to finally see the Steiner Brothers back in the WWE action figure line.
However, with the change in command at the top, let's see if things are different in the future. There is always hope that other talent will be coming.
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on Dec 22, 2022 15:27:47 GMT -5
Strange reach. Steiner Brothers went in the Hall of Fame when Vince was in charge. Race, Foley and Angle were in the line when Vince was in charge.
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Post by Apocalypse on Dec 22, 2022 16:24:12 GMT -5
Strange reach. Steiner Brothers went in the Hall of Fame when Vince was in charge. Race, Foley and Angle were in the line when Vince was in charge. Hhh was very instrumental in bringing macho and warrior back to legends deals. Ita not that strange. Vince was vindictive and held grudges |
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on Dec 23, 2022 13:18:11 GMT -5
Strange reach. Steiner Brothers went in the Hall of Fame when Vince was in charge. Race, Foley and Angle were in the line when Vince was in charge. Hhh was very instrumental in bringing macho and warrior back to legends deals. Ita not that strange. Vince was vindictive and held grudges Macho and Warrior have had legends deals for about 12 years now. Vince must have just forgotten to be vindictive and hold grudges with them that entire time. 😂 |
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Post by Yambag Jones on Dec 23, 2022 13:27:21 GMT -5
Steiner Brother Elites are a day one pre-order for me.
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