OT - Attn. Wrestling Fans

MikeyBong · May 20th, 2007, 11:34 AM

With the recent string of injuries involving main event wrestlers in WWE, do you think it's a good idea for them to release so many lower card performers or should they try to elevate some of them while the "big names" are out for several months at a time.

Sure, I get that Scotty Too Hotty will never be main event material, but they just released Sabu, who if pushed correctly, could be a world champion.

Unfortuately, Vince McMahon has created an invironment (especially with the new ECW) where guys like Sabu and Rob Van Dam have no desire to even stay with the company anymore.

So, what's the answer? Do they elevate some lower teir talent? With the creative teams lack of fresh ideas, I doubt it would accomplish anything more than ruin these young guys careers.

Do they try to bring certain big names from the past back? I've heard that they want to bring Chris Jericho back, but who knows if he's even interested, and Big Show (Paul Wight) seems to be TNA bound.

Or do they just wait it out?

Look at the list of performers that are currently injured.
The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Booker T., Triple H, Mr. Kennedy, Gregory Helms, and I'm sure there are more that I can't remember right now.

Also, with all these injuries, do you think they should consider lightening up the travel schedule? TNA has a light schedule (in comparison to WWE) and it seems to be working for them.

So, what do you think?

karrokid · May 20th, 2007, 11:50 AM

the undertaker looked to be in his best shape ever latley so i'm suprised he's out and the mr kennedy injury just blows. i really started to like his persona. now last i heard edge had the money in the bank suitcase (again ? who gives a fuck). i don't have cable right now but from what i've seen on the payper views at the bar down the street the mcmahons need to be more involved as they def bring some much needed humor into the ring. i think of late that the smack down guys were more interesting that the raw line up. the cena, shawn micheals, edge, orton thing was just so played out already. lighten the schedual and the roster and go for some just plain old good talent. and fuck that great kali guy he's gonna hurt somebody bad in a ring accident. he is to wrestling what shaq is to basket ball.

MikeyBong · May 20th, 2007, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by karrokid

the undertaker looked to be in his best shape ever latley so i'm suprised he's out and the mr kennedy injury just blows. i really started to like his persona. now last i heard edge had the money in the bank suitcase (again ? who gives a fuck). i don't have cable right now but from what i've seen on the payper views at the bar down the street the mcmahons need to be more involved as they def bring some much needed humor into the ring. i think of late that the smack down guys were more interesting that the raw line up. the cena, shawn micheals, edge, orton thing was just so played out already. lighten the schedual and the roster and go for some just plain old good talent. and fuck that great kali guy he's gonna hurt somebody bad in a ring accident. he is to wrestling what shaq is to basket ball.

I agree about Khali, they should have at least trained him more before bringing him in. But this is really nothing new in wrestling. How many times have we seen big men with a "look" that get pushed to the top, only to have them hurt somebody or themselves due to lack of training and talent.

However, I disagree about the McMahons being more involved. I think they would be better suited behind the scenes, trying to fix the problems their company is having right now. Vince on TV in small doses is cool, Vince as the ECW World Champion is just wrong!

By the way, Edge cashed in the Money In The Bank, he's the World Champion on Smackdown right now.

TacoBellJunkie · May 20th, 2007, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeyBong

Sure, I get that Scotty Too Hotty will never be main event material, but they just released Sabu, who if pushed correctly, could be a world champion.

They just released him too.(scotty)

they kinda jumped the gun on kennedy's injury. it turned out to be not as bad as originaly thought.

I think they should just wait it out. If they bring jericho back, by the time he is back in shape and the ring rust is off, all the big names will be back and he will just have to job to them.

RAW will probably be the summer of monsters for Cena to beat, Khali, then Snitsky. By then HHH should be on his way back.

MikeyBong · May 20th, 2007, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TacoBellJunkie

They just released him too.(scotty)

they kinda jumped the gun on kennedy's injury. it turned out to be not as bad as originaly thought.

I think they should just wait it out. If they bring jericho back, by the time he is back in shape and the ring rust is off, all the big names will be back and he will just have to job to them.

RAW will probably be the summer of monsters for Cena to beat, Khali, then Snitsky. By then HHH should be on his way back.

I agree with you on Jericho. Plus, if his heart ain't in it, I hope he doesn't just do it for a quick payday.

I've heard that they plan on the "monster" thing with Cena too. They want to try to build him up like Hogan. I won't work, but that's what they're thinking.

karrokid · May 20th, 2007, 02:34 PM

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By the way, Edge cashed in the Money In The Bank, he's the World Champion on Smackdown right now

god i hate that jagbag.

come on bring the mean street posee back or at least the spirt squad. i like to be entertained a little during the 2 hours of dudes in tights. when trish stratus left i cried in my cherrios for 2 weeks. i like the hardy boys back together, now make lita into a cool chick again and reunite team extreme. something ? anything ? i'm dying over here

MikeyBong · May 20th, 2007, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by karrokid

god i hate that jagbag.

come on bring the mean street posee back or at least the spirt squad. i like to be entertained a little during the 2 hours of dudes in tights. when trish stratus left i cried in my cherrios for 2 weeks. i like the hardy boys back together, now make lita into a cool chick again and reunite team extreme. something ? anything ? i'm dying over here

Oh man, I don't know where to begin with this!!!

karrokid · May 20th, 2007, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeyBong

Oh man, I don't know where to begin with this!!!

well don't start by telling me how awesome fucking edge is
he's been a vampire , a surfer dude and the rated r superstar and he's sucked ass every time

spirit squad 4 life

"Kenny!" "Johnny!" "Mitch!" "Nicky!" "Mikey!" "And we are...The Spirit Squad!"

MikeyBong · May 20th, 2007, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by karrokid

well don't start by telling me how awesome fucking edge is
he's been a vampire , a surfer dude and the rated r superstar and he's sucked ass every time

spirit squad 4 life

"Kenny!" "Johnny!" "Mitch!" "Nicky!" "Mikey!" "And we are...The Spirit Squad!"

No matter what gimmick Edge has been given, his talent always shines through.

(The previous announcement has been paid for by Edge.)

Anyway, they just released Nicky! Sorry!

DarrellDethSDMF · May 21st, 2007, 05:31 AM

I refuse to watch WWE until Cena disappears.

karrokid · May 21st, 2007, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeyBong

No matter what gimmick Edge has been given, his talent always shines through.

(The previous announcement has been paid for by Edge.)

Anyway, they just released Nicky! Sorry!

oh no not nicky !! he had the most spirit of the whole spirit squad !

May 20th, 2007, 11:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
MikeyBong Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 4,407	OT - Attn. Wrestling Fans With the recent string of injuries involving main event wrestlers in WWE, do you think it's a good idea for them to release so many lower card performers or should they try to elevate some of them while the "big names" are out for several months at a time. Sure, I get that Scotty Too Hotty will never be main event material, but they just released Sabu, who if pushed correctly, could be a world champion. Unfortuately, Vince McMahon has created an invironment (especially with the new ECW) where guys like Sabu and Rob Van Dam have no desire to even stay with the company anymore. So, what's the answer? Do they elevate some lower teir talent? With the creative teams lack of fresh ideas, I doubt it would accomplish anything more than ruin these young guys careers. Do they try to bring certain big names from the past back? I've heard that they want to bring Chris Jericho back, but who knows if he's even interested, and Big Show (Paul Wight) seems to be TNA bound. Or do they just wait it out? Look at the list of performers that are currently injured. The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Booker T., Triple H, Mr. Kennedy, Gregory Helms, and I'm sure there are more that I can't remember right now. Also, with all these injuries, do you think they should consider lightening up the travel schedule? TNA has a light schedule (in comparison to WWE) and it seems to be working for them. So, what do you think? __________________

May 20th, 2007, 11:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
karrokid freelance jackass Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: nashville Posts: 1,627	the undertaker looked to be in his best shape ever latley so i'm suprised he's out and the mr kennedy injury just blows. i really started to like his persona. now last i heard edge had the money in the bank suitcase (again ? who gives a fuck). i don't have cable right now but from what i've seen on the payper views at the bar down the street the mcmahons need to be more involved as they def bring some much needed humor into the ring. i think of late that the smack down guys were more interesting that the raw line up. the cena, shawn micheals, edge, orton thing was just so played out already. lighten the schedual and the roster and go for some just plain old good talent. and fuck that great kali guy he's gonna hurt somebody bad in a ring accident. he is to wrestling what shaq is to basket ball. __________________ "lick my plate you dog dick"

May 21st, 2007, 05:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
DarrellDethSDMF Mr.Brownstoned Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lahti Rock City, Finland Posts: 1,154	I refuse to watch WWE until Cena disappears. __________________ I am the coming of a new age