C.S. Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Rusev now official. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiva Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 16 minutes ago, Jmare007 said: All Japan and BIg Japan first, please. I can't remember the last time I watched All Japan. What recent stuff should I dig out during this lockdown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmare007 Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Rusev's puro run is gonna be fucking glorious. Get all that money RuRu! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loss Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 These are not normal times. These runs in Japan are not necessarily going to even be available for a lot of these guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmare007 Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 1 minute ago, Loss said: These are not normal times. These runs in Japan are not necessarily going to even be available for a lot of these guys. Pretty sure the option will be there for Rusev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sek69 Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Speaking of Japan, reps from pretty much every wrestling company met with the government today. I couldn't even begin to imagine US companies doing that without backstabbing each other before they even get in the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loss Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Not if the companies aren't running shows, which they may not be until 2021 or 2022 based on some recent projections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KawadaSmile Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 1 minute ago, Loss said: Not if the companies aren't running shows, which they may not be until 2021 or 2022 based on some recent projections. Yup. If we don't have vacines or even proper medication, social distancing is going to be a thing for years to come.  Deonna got released too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmare007 Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, Loss said: Not if the companies aren't running shows, which they may not be until 2021 or 2022 based on some recent projections. They are already organizing to start running shows again. Does that mean they'll be spending money in August? No. But I'm pretty sure Rusev will get some really good gigs in 2021 at very least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loss Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 The Japanese companies met with the government today and made a case for pro wrestling to be the last thing they reopen. Add in that every company is probably losing money by the week right now and they may be too broke to hire anyone until they run shows for months to clear their debt. We're looking at a really long way back. A lot of marketable talent will suffer, sadly. I'm not saying for sure that Rusev is in that category as much as I'm saying the rules of the past don't apply anymore. I don't even think it's a lock that names like Daniel Bryan, AJ Styles, or Rey Mysterio would immediately have work elsewhere in this climate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmare007 Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 12 minutes ago, Loss said: The Japanese companies met with the government today and made a case for pro wrestling to be the last thing they reopen. Add in that every company is probably losing money by the week right now and they may be too broke to hire anyone until they run shows for months to clear their debt. We're looking at a really long way back. A lot of marketable talent will suffer, sadly. I'm not saying for sure that Rusev is in that category as much as I'm saying the rules of the past don't apply anymore. I don't even think it's a lock that names like Daniel Bryan, AJ Styles, or Rey Mysterio would immediately have work elsewhere in this climate. Had to look that one up because I read in the All Japan twitter feed the request to Hase was to allow activities to resume and to get compensation for the lost pay in the last month (as well as testing for every wrestler). Then Tana had that quote of puro being the last one to open to show Japanese entertainment was truly back. I don't disagree the landscape is different but I was just talking about the 1 case that as a fan I'm pretty excited about (whenever happens). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiva Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Yeah, I'm very cognisant of the times we're in and just how much everything is going to be shaken up and how many lives will be affected but it's also quite therapeutic to do a bit of fantasy booking in my head. It helps distract from the more depressing reality that's outside the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loss Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Duly noted. I too would love to see Rusev's potential without the shackles of WWE, because I think he has real promise as a top guy. A great worker with a lot of personality, and one whose calling I think is as a babyface with a certain charm. Hoping we don't have to wait long to see what he does next, even if I'm worried he'll be shut out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NintendoLogic Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Firing undercard talent en masse to maintain profit margins for Wall Street in the middle of a pandemic that has shut down every other form of sport and entertainment is in the top handful of scummiest things Vince has ever done, and think of the ground that covers. The only way I can imagine myself caring about anything this company does going forward is if the wrestlers finally get a clue and unionize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffey Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Just now, NintendoLogic said: Firing undercard talent en masse to maintain profit margins for Wall Street in the middle of a pandemic that has shut down every other form of sport and entertainment is in the top handful of scummiest things Vince has ever done, and think of the ground that covers. I don't even think it's the scummiest thing they've done THIS WEEK. They just announced that during said pandemic they're going to continue carrying on with three live shows a week - that the talent has to work & risk their health, more so than usual. You lump all the shit together that WWE has done, including the deal with Saudi Arabia & I can't see anyone feeling sorry for the brand, the company or the McMahon family. The people they employ, especially those losing their jobs today, for sure. That's without even getting into the hair of the damn Super PAC headed by Linda McMahon & Florida deeming WWE an "essential business" while money gets funneled into the state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slasher Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Are the tests more widely available yet? If not, it would be hard to think of the WWE either taking up an abnormal amount of tests to administer weekly or however often for each single person that is involved with the shows OR the WWE doesn't actually adhere to the guidelines and/or allow for a disastrous outbreak in the company. Either way, Roman Reigns needs to figure out how to proceed in his life choices if the WWE is going to ultimately fail him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, Slasher said: Are the tests more widely available yet? If not, it would be hard to think of the WWE either taking up an abnormal amount of tests to administer weekly or however often for each single person that is involved with the shows OR the WWE doesn't actually adhere to the guidelines and/or allow for a disastrous outbreak in the company. Either way, Roman Reigns needs to figure out how to proceed in his life choices if the WWE is going to ultimately fail him. Yes and no. They have massively ramped up testing and continue to do so but that doesn't mean the tests would be readily available for WWE. It's kind of a matter of getting the antibody test though because so many people never develop symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strummer Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 The fact that I'm seeing people at other boards and on twitter defend wwe during this past week or so is... I don't know. Hopefully everyone lands on their feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButchReedMark Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Firing Rusev. Vince really has lost it. Loads of money left on the table with him. A complete all rounder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 1 minute ago, ButchReedMark said: Firing Rusev. Vince really has lost it. Loads of money left on the table with him. A complete all rounder. He's the one release that I think AEW will pay a big contract to and will be a real difference maker for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButchReedMark Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 He can play absolutely any role on the card, great heel, fun baby face, charismatic as fuck, and his ring work speaks for itself.  Hope he gets what he deserves from AEW, and Lana leaves with him (wouldn't be surprised if them being happily married isn't part of him being released) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strummer Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Ember Moon and Mickie James have been released Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.S. Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, Strummer said: Ember Moon and Mickie James have been released Did WWE.com stop updating the release page? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMJ Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Yes, let's not forget that at one point, regardless of what one thinks of his talent, Zack Ryder was one of the top 5 babyfaces on the roster and got over organically. There was money left on the table with him too. Wrestling fans have long memories and, not dissimilar to Luke Harper or Dean Ambrose, many fans view him as a guy who was "held down." There are a dozen guys one could name who either aped his gimmick in the past or are still aping it today. Plus, from the podcasts I've heard, he's well-liked by his peers. I wouldn't call him a "game-changer" at the level of Rusev, but Zack Ryder is definitely worthy of another look by AEW, Impact, etc.  Edit: And I'll throw Ember Moon and Sarah Logan onto that list of "should-be signed" talent. Solid in-ring skills, not at all overexposed, and unique looks...they're no-brainers for AEW if you ask me. Again, not game-changers, but you could do far worse in filling in your women's division plus because they were barely used on WWE TV, Logan and Moon don't feel at all like WWE castaways to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loss Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Ember Moon always struck me as someone really solid in the ring who was weighed down by a gimmick that didn't really fit her. Hope she does well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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