WWE Signs ROH Champion

[Xero]

From PWInsider:

World Wrestling Entertainment has signed Ring of Honor champion Tyler Black a contract, according to multiple sources within the company. At least one WWE source has indicated that Black will be starting officially with WWE in September. I believe Black will be signing a developmental deal, but I don't have that 100% confirmed.

Black, 26, has been with Ring of Honor since 2007 and won the ROH championship in February 2010 from Austin Aries, He is also a former ROH Tag Team champion.

Black has several title defenses scheduled for September, including the 9/11 Glory by Honor Internet PPV, where he will defend against Roderick Strong.

ROH owner Cary Silkin issued a "no comment" when contacted this morning about Black signing.

[itsmeJD]

well holy shit.....looks like TNA isn't the only one having to change around their main event picture.

[Volare]

Here comes another great talent about to be wasted...or WWE is doing an ROH invasion.

[St. Jimmy]

Wow. Awesome.

[St. Jimmy]

SIGN JIMMY JACOBS, BASTARDS.

[itsmeJD]

Starting in September eh???? When is Season 3 of NXT? Welcome Tyler Black, your pro will be Goldust *sigh*

[BizarroKing]

WWE's new Stable: The Honor Guard

-Tyler Black
-Kaval
-Bryan Danielson

Who else...

[XL]

Starting in September eh???? When is Season 3 of NXT? Welcome Tyler Black, your pro will be Goldust *sigh*
Is there going to be a NXT Season 3 what with SmackDown! crossing over to SyFy?

[itsmeJD]

Was more of a sarcastic quip to what they seem to do with all the awesome indy talent. I have no clue if there will be an NXT Season 3, but if there is I'm sure Tyler will be there sadly.

[bigslimjj]

i knew it was only a matter of time...he was backstage talking with them at wrestlemania.This is the best accusition they've gotten in a while.I'm not a big ROH fan but he is the best of what they have.

[Schlomey]

Someone post a picture or a match or somethin'

[itsmeJD]

i knew it was only a matter of time...he was backstage talking with them at wrestlemania.This is the best accusition they've gotten in a while.I'm not a big ROH fan but he is the best of what they have.

Now we just have to wait and see if they use him properly...which I'm hoping they do.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

woooooooooooo

[Destro 2.0]

Oh BULLSHIT!!!!

[Snowden]

Now we just have to wait and see if they use him properly...which I'm hoping they do.

People have complained about the WWE misusing their "indy" talent, but I've got faith. Look what they did with CM Punk, and Danielson was being used just fine before he got let go. Kaval is looking pretty good on NXT also. Its not like they're signing him to steal him from the competition...ROH just isn't. They've got to see something in him...I'm excited honestly.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Yeah happy about this and happy for Tyler.

RIP God's Last Gift though. No way he's bringing that with him.

[itsmeJD]

Well yeah, and I am too. I think it's a huge signing for them, and if used properly can definitely pay dividends. I just know that Kaval has languished in developmental for a little while now and felt he could have been called up much sooner. I also know that alot of times it's a matter of politics and don't want to see those trends continue. I'm glad he got signed and hope he does well because again I believe he can be a good draw if given the opportunity.

[Waylander]

WWE's new Stable: The Honor Guard

-Tyler Black
-Kaval
-Bryan Danielson

Who else...

How about Mr Punk?

And I knew Tyler would eventually be signed to the WWE. He has a very well rounded packages or skills and will hopefully fit in well.

[Jordan]

This is fucking great for WWE. Tyler is awesome and can definitely add something new to any show he is on. And he will get over, he's great.

Sucks for ROH but not really. Tyler being on WWE is subtle way of promoting ROH. And ROH has enough talent to fill the spot.

[RGWhat316]

Hmmmm, this is definitely interesting. Defintely wonder how he would be used.

[Skippord]

sign Hero

[mike adamle]

Just wonder how his lack of mic skills will effect him in WWE. If people thought Danielson had no charisma they've got another thing coming when they see Tyler. That said, he's incredible in the ring.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Wonder what his WWE name will be. Probably Colby Black or Tyler Lopez</font>

[itsmeJD]

Or maybe Colby Lopez :-) Why include any of his real name...lol Then they'll say Colby was his dad's name and Lopez was his mom's maiden name or some stupid shit like they did with Joe Hennig

[The Pope]

Black Tiger?? or Tyger Black perhaps??

[Droford]

I swear to god, I fired up the NXT rookie name generator (http://www.thewrestlingfan.com/twfnamegenerator.html)and the first one I got was Miles Blackman which doesnt work. Next name was Adam Twister.

[itsmeJD]

lol Miles Blackman....who would then in storyline purposes be purported as the son of...."The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman!!!

[BizarroKing]

Here's what I got from the name generator:

-Duke Wilde
-Tranny Shocker
-Nolan Yellowpot
-Gunner Lummox
-Rip Harris

And one I came up with myself: Tyler White...

[Jordan]

Other suggested names include...

Tatum Spreadsauce

Jesus Curtis

Brody Lovehole

Malcom Strangepiss

Pubis Curtis

Tiny Weiner

and the obvious favorite Plod Knobchees

[Providence Peep]

I tried the WWE Developmental Rookie Name Generator and came up with:

Beaumont Pusser
Luke Punchbeef
Chet Beanhammer
Knob Booty

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:0XlrDWT-Z-i4YM:http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr137/GodsLastGift/Tyler%20Black/351537638_bq37e-M.jpg&t=1

[itsmeJD]

Beaumont fuckin Pusser FTW lol Close second goes to Brody Lovehole....team him up with Percy Watson :-)

[bigslimjj]

Now we just have to wait and see if they use him properly...which I'm hoping they do.
they more then likely won't.lol at Chet beanhammer

[The Pope]

Bone R. Smith

[Schlomey]

I like his look


Husky MustacheWood

[Xero]

Mustache II

[The Pope]

Eyegot "The It Look" Landon

[SaskatchewanChamp]

If he has got talent, I am all for it. For those of you who think he will get "over," if nXt has shown us anything, its this; as a group, yes, as individuals, NO

[Gertner]

One step closer to this backyard fed being shut down.

[The Pope]

He was RoH champ, of course he has talent... RoH is a pure wrestling company.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

SIGN JIMMY JACOBS, BASTARDS.

I agree with this one hundred percent.

As far as Black goes... Meh. Put him with Punk, or bring in Jacobs, then I'll care. Black is "awesome" and can go in the ring, but by himself he does absolutely nothing that makes me care about him, besides being good in the ring. Either give him a manager who can talk, or have him be the #2 to someone like Punk, who can talk for, team with, and make Black look badass.

[Destro 2.0]

One step closer to this backyard fed being shut down.

Didn't know Backyard Feds pay there wrestlers with PAYCHECKS god you are wrong about everything.

Secondly I think Tyler could benefit from Developmental. If this is true at all but most likely its another fabricated story from Ryan "Hobgoblin" Clark just so people pay attention to him.

[Jimmy Cones]

Crazy, I've seen Tyler Black wrestle 3 times live. The guy can really go but I think he needs a lot of work on his in ring story telling. I agree that he could benefit from developmental though.

[bigslimjj]

Didn't know Backyard Feds pay there wrestlers with PAYCHECKS god you are wrong about everything.

Secondly I think Tyler could benefit from Developmental. If this is true at all but most likely its another fabricated story from Ryan "Hobgoblin" Clark just so people pay attention to him.

Oh wow we're ROH we have paychecks,we shake hands for no reason...big deal.now they just need more then 250 fans and they'll be on their way.

[itsmeJD]

Didn't know Backyard Feds pay there wrestlers with PAYCHECKS god you are wrong about everything.

Secondly I think Tyler could benefit from Developmental. If this is true at all but most likely its another fabricated story from Ryan "Hobgoblin" Clark just so people pay attention to him.

What kills me is this numbnuts will make a statement like this, then talk about how TNA pays their people 75 bucks and gives them t-shirts and action figures....he has no fucking clue what he's talking about and just types to hear the sounds of the keys clicking....fuck em

[CSL]

Black will get over Jeff Hardy-style. Would not be at all surprised to see him go 'all the way' after learning the 'WWE way'. Nice guy too, deserves it.

[Destro 2.0]

Oh wow we're ROH we have paychecks,we shake hands for no reason...big deal.now they just need more then 250 fans and they'll be on their way.

Yeah they have crowds of 500 to 1500 you know nothing at all.

[itsmeJD]

Yeah they have crowds of 500 to 1500 you know nothing at all.

Pot......Kettle....

[Destro 2.0]

Pot......Kettle....

Shut the fuck up and quit trying to be a hard ass.

[Swiss Ultimate]

I'm bored...when is Bryan coming back?

[itsmeJD]

Shut the fuck up and quit trying to be a hard ass.

Is it being a hard ass when you're telling the truth? How can you of all people call anyone a know nothing? Douche.

[Destro 2.0]

Is it being a hard ass when you're telling the truth? How can you of all people call anyone a know nothing? Douche.

Tell me how I am wrong you fucking moron. Maybe if you actually watched an ROH DVD you would realize how fucking stupid you are. I did nothing wrong to you ever so quit thinking you can instantly pick a fight with me.

[DaBrasko]

Black will get over Jeff Hardy-style. Would not be at all surprised to see him go 'all the way' after learning the 'WWE way'. Nice guy too, deserves it.

I can see this happening :y:

[ron the dial]

i'll echo many sentiments in this thread: i like tyler black a lot, due to his in ring work, he's got the look, but he sucks on the mic. that can be fixed so i see him having a bright future if he plays ball.

[Skippord]

he kind of sounds like a muppet when he talks

[XCaliber]

Not sure what is that people see in him I never felt he's all that great i'd much rather they had signed Jimmy Jacobs instead oh well it still may happen yet.

[Mr. Nerfect]

This is an interesting signing. He doesn't seem like the WWE's kind of guy. I guess he is great in the ring, and really young, but beyond that? I wish Tyler Black the best, though -- although he can kiss that name goodbye (unless he lets the WWE own it, which worked for CM Punk).

As for what name the WWE could give him -- I'm going to guess...Noah Cullen.

[owenbrown]

Vanilla White



PERFECT!

[Destro 2.0]

Geoffery Harvey will be his name

[Johnny McNasty]

So who is this guy? Like what kind of style wrestler is he? Can I get a suggestion for his best matches?

[Mr. Nerfect]

His finishing moves are "God's Last Gift" (a sick small package driver) and the Phoenix Splash, I believe. I can see him doing the Phoenix Splash to advertise himself, in the same way that Justin Gabriel gets to do the 450 and Bourne uses the Shooting Star.

[mike adamle]

So who is this guy? Like what kind of style wrestler is he? Can I get a suggestion for his best matches?

I'll just give you a rundown of some of his best matches.

vs. Davey Richards at ROH Death Before Dishonor VIII.
vs. Nigel McGuinness at ROH Take No Prisoners.
vs. Bryan Danielson at ROH Breakout.