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"The WWE released A-Train and Billy Gunn from their contracts today. We wish them the best in their future endeavors."
http://www.wwe.com/news/headlines/1282851
The Answer
11-01-2004, 06:00 PM
Finally I don't have to look at that Bear anymore.Billy Gunn was alright though.
Sephiroth
11-01-2004, 06:02 PM
And they have put A-trans(transsexual) in SvR :nono:
Jonster
11-01-2004, 06:02 PM
Well that's a suprise.
Well, looks like TNA's gonna get another druggie/dunkie... And maybe one of those balls you throw at a velcro board... :shifty:
Jonster
11-01-2004, 06:03 PM
And they have put A-trans in SvR :nono:
I was thinking that.
WWE always seem to do something just before release to screw up the games.
I don't think it's intentional. :shifty:
Mr. JL
11-01-2004, 06:04 PM
Minus Undertaker, Kane and Big Show.... the A-Train was the best BIG Man on the roster.
I think Billy Gunn could tear it up in the ring if he caught onto the 'indy' way of wrestling and was not confined to WWE restrictions. I believe in the long run this will be good for Billy if he can go elsewhere and showacase his skills. Maybe a run in TNA with BG James would really help out the tag team division if AMW leaves for the WWE.
El Santo
11-01-2004, 06:25 PM
Wow, that's a surprise. The WWE seemed to be pretty high on both men. In defense of A-Train, he was not that bad of a wrestler. He just need to wrestle with a frikkin's shirt on... that acre of back hair was just disgusting to watch.
Hmmm... so if Billy Gunn moves on to TNA, do you think we'll se a New Age Outlaws reunion some time in the future?
[edit: whoops, Mr. JL beat me to that New Age Outlaw thing. Sorry about that.]
Jonster
11-01-2004, 06:30 PM
New New Age Outlaws?
If A-Train had stayed on Smackdown, he'd probably be the one facing JBL for the WWE title at Survivor Series.
Loose Cannon
11-01-2004, 06:36 PM
Yep, was just going to mention the Outlaw thing. You can sure as hell bet on it.
loopydate
11-01-2004, 06:37 PM
I was thinking that.
WWE always seem to do something just before release to screw up the games.
I don't think it's intentional. :shifty:
Plus, they shaved Big Show's head and Eric Bischoff has a new short haircut (and new color). WWE is out to get us.
Anyway, back on point, I think this will benefit Billy Gunn greatly. I know I'm pretty cruel to the guy sometimes in the Velocity report, but a TNA run might do him some good. He's a decent athlete, and the spot-heavy (and less selling) TNA style is closer to what he's good at. I don't know if they'd try a 4 Live Kru or what (maybe bring Gunn in with Jarrett's posse?).
A-Train might be able to get some work in Japan. They like American hosses over there, and he's not terrible. He'll obviously not reach Vader- or Stan Hansen-like success over there, but he could make some good money and keep active until the next time Vince is on a nostalgia kick.
Nark Order
11-01-2004, 06:41 PM
New New Age Outlaws?
HELL YES!!
Mike the Metal Ed
11-01-2004, 06:44 PM
Shame about Billy, I've always supported him even when others said he completely sucked, he still had more talent than half the WWE roster.
Glad to see the back (no pun intended) of A-Train though.
The Answer
11-01-2004, 06:45 PM
Minus Undertaker, Kane and Big Show.... the A-Train was the best BIG Man on the roster.
That's not sayin much :rofl:
Loose Cannon
11-01-2004, 06:46 PM
Nah, dump K-Dawg and K-Quick and let the OUTLAWS flly on thier own.
Innovator
11-01-2004, 06:58 PM
Outlaws vs. 3 Live Kru (Konnan and Killings), could be interesting
The Mackem
11-01-2004, 07:00 PM
A-Train had some direction on Smackdown and then they traded him to Raw and I can't remember much happening with him since.
Jonster
11-01-2004, 07:05 PM
Last thing I remember A-Train doing was jobbing to Benoit.
I can remember he had a match with Jericho and a match with Benoit... And that's all he did on RAW...
The One
11-01-2004, 07:35 PM
My dreams and hopes for Billy...gone. :'(
If we might take a moment to remember...
http://www.gerweck.net/gunns.jpg
http://wrestlers.g2gm.com/thnao.jpg
http://stinger1987.homestead.com/files/DXGRO.jpg
http://www.wrestlemaniahistory.com/wm15/results/images/02.jpg
http://images.villagevoice.com/issues/0238/goldstein.jpg
http://smackdown.wwe.com/superstars/gunn_b/images/01.jpg
Eunos
11-01-2004, 07:49 PM
Oh Happy day
So long you Fat Slob. Ill job you to a Customized Sylvein Grenier on SvR :)
Mike the Metal Ed
11-01-2004, 07:50 PM
My dreams and hopes for Billy...gone. :'(
If we might take a moment to remember...
http://www.gerweck.net/gunns.jpg
http://wrestlers.g2gm.com/thnao.jpg
http://stinger1987.homestead.com/files/DXGRO.jpg
http://www.wrestlemaniahistory.com/wm15/results/images/02.jpg
http://images.villagevoice.com/issues/0238/goldstein.jpg
http://smackdown.wwe.com/superstars/gunn_b/images/01.jpg
You forgot the finest moment of his career, becoming World Champion at Wrestlemania.
http://mikethemetaled.showyourmoon.com/pics/TPWW/gunnchampion.jpg
Dark Kane
11-01-2004, 07:52 PM
For you TNA fans, don't get your hopes up if you think they're gone forever, next thing you know, they're on TNA next couple of weeks!!!
I didn't find A-Train all that bad, A-Train was actually a great wrestler. The hair on his back is part of his wrestling image, as a matter of fact, I think A-Train is a huge fan of King Kong Bundy ('cause Bundy had hair on his back too).
I could care less about Billy Gunn though. He wasn't around WWE much anyways.
Mr. JL
11-01-2004, 07:55 PM
The hair on his back is part of his wrestling image, as a matter of fact, I think A-Train is a huge fan of King Kong Bundy ('cause Bundy had hair on his back too).
.
lol... what the???
Boondock Saint
11-01-2004, 07:58 PM
Wowzers
Eunos
11-01-2004, 07:59 PM
I didn't find A-Train all that bad, A-Train was actually a great wrestler. The hair on his back is part of his wrestling image, as a matter of fact, I think A-Train is a huge fan of King Kong Bundy ('cause Bundy had hair on his back too).
No that was George "The Animal" Steele
Shadow
11-01-2004, 08:11 PM
All I can say is...bout damn time.
Blue Demon
11-01-2004, 08:20 PM
Test is gone too!! :eek:
Boondock Saint
11-01-2004, 08:21 PM
Wowzers...again.
Blue Demon
11-01-2004, 08:22 PM
I just wonder what Stacy is gonna do...maybe she'll break up with him :naughty:
Shit... Test too!? I knew it was coming, but I didn't know when... :eek:
Hardkore Kidd J
11-01-2004, 08:27 PM
Outlaws vs. 3 Live Kru (Konnan and Killings), could be interesting
But, then wouldn't it be the 2 live Kru? ;) Just thinking that NAO could reform in TNA is a mark out moment. Too bad I will never get to see NAO again. :(
Aussie Skier
11-01-2004, 08:29 PM
I can remember he had a match with Jericho and a match with Benoit... And that's all he did on RAW...
That match was ok too!
not brilliant, but entertaining.
I think with A-train, he served his purpose.
Similar to BIlly Gunn. Billy really had to leave, he's been in the WWE too long, and has not done anything of significance since loosing to Jamie Noble
Loose Cannon
11-01-2004, 08:31 PM
Dam, Test Too. Have a lot of news to post on the front page.
Aussie Skier
11-01-2004, 08:32 PM
Test is gone too!! :eek:
HUH....really?
Hardkore Kidd J
11-01-2004, 08:34 PM
Dam, Test Too. Have a lot of news to post on the front page.
I thought that Test was gone for like 6 maybe 7 months. I haven't seen him. He must have beeon out with an injury. So sad to hear 3 people got fired in one day.
Loose Cannon
11-01-2004, 08:38 PM
Ultimo Dragon Gone Now. LOL
Loose Cannon
11-01-2004, 08:41 PM
:shifty:
Seriously, I think more may be coming.
Danny Electric
11-01-2004, 08:47 PM
I can't see reports of Test gone.
Loose Cannon
11-01-2004, 08:48 PM
front page.
loopydate
11-01-2004, 08:48 PM
This Just In
Entire SmackDown roster released.
"I forgot we even had that show." - V.K. McMahon
Blue Demon
11-01-2004, 09:15 PM
I can't see reports of Test gone.
it was in the same report as the one in the link
Dark Kane
11-01-2004, 09:24 PM
No that was George "The Animal" Steele
That's right, thanks for correcting that. :y:
ColdwaVer
11-01-2004, 09:32 PM
I'm glad to see A-Train and Gunn gone. Test is a little bit of a shame, I always thought he could be a lot more than he was, but I can't say I'll miss him.
Pretty sad, really. All three of these guys had some pretty good potential that was never realized to its fullest extent. Lets look at their highest points in the WWE:
Billy Gunn: King of the Ring, feud with The Rock, NAO, Intercontinental Champion
A-Train: Feud with Chris Benoit... Intercontinental Champion
Test: Stephanie/Triple H marriage, vs. Shane McMahon at SummerSlam 99 (probably his best in-ring showing), Intercontinental Champion
I really thought Test had something special about him. He was the best tall man in the business, and seemed to me like a much younger Kevin Nash with twice the speed, but half the charisma. They could've done a lot more with Test than they did, and he's really the only one I'm going to miss.
Everything went downhill for Test after the "marriage" to Steph was broken up by HHH, as his face push with Stacy didn't go over well enough and nobody cared about him as a heel after. Billy Gunn was getting kind of old and has lost a step in the ring already, but he was still somewhat entertaining. A-Train was probably the best of all three of these guys as his back hair would get him instant heat every night, although he would never make it past the midcards. As long as the WWE keeps bringing in some good new talent, I don't mind the loss of these guys too much.
i guess the tag team t an a can get back togather at tna.
Mr. Nerfect
11-02-2004, 02:37 AM
Damn, this is some bad news. All three of those guys are inactive, but I think A-Train & Billy Gunn are able to return soon. I think Billy Gunn is likely to end up in TNA (since it is near his home), and I can see him being a major player there. I can see Gunn interfereing in the Ladder Match, and either taking the title for himself, or beating down Hall, Nash, Hardy and/or Jarret. In coming weeks you could build the tension between BG and BG James, but then have James side with Gunn, and turn on Killings and Konnan (or have them sort of become a "4 Live Kru").
A-Train was fairly talented, and it's a shame to see him go. He might end up in TNA as the partner of Abyss or something. Jim Mitchell would make a great manager for this guy.
Test is injured, but it wouldn't surprise me if the WWE re-hired him when he is able to return. If not, TNA would be a great place for this guy. It will be interesting to see if Stacy tried to help her boyfriend out in any way, or if she's on protest now he's gone.
John la Rock
11-02-2004, 02:46 AM
Test was a huge piece of shit that blew chance after chance after chance at main-eventing
dido for both A-Train and Billy Gunn
darkpower
11-02-2004, 05:37 AM
Test was a huge piece of shit that blew chance after chance after chance at main-eventing
dido for both A-Train and Billy Gunn
I just wonder how they ever blown a chance when that chance was never given to them.
Please tell me when any of them even GOTTEN that chance.
Mr. Nerfect
11-02-2004, 06:02 AM
I just wonder how they ever blown a chance when that chance was never given to them.
Please tell me when any of them even GOTTEN that chance.
For Test & A-Train, I agree 100%. I also agree with you on the standpoint that Billy Gunn never really got a good opportunity. Some people will try and convince you that the WWE did push him, though.
I disagree with this, however, simply because people put The Big Show in the same boat, yet a strong push to the top (with just giving him one win over Brock Lesnar, and putting Paul Heyman in his corner), and he was a full-time main event superstar. I believe if Gunn had been given a role like JBL now, he could have run with the ball as well.
The Mackem
11-02-2004, 06:55 AM
Hardcore Holly would seem like the logical choice.
Mikey
11-03-2004, 12:41 AM
There goes my dream of a T & A reunion
Aussie Skier
11-03-2004, 02:32 AM
Everything went downhill for Test after the "marriage" to Steph was broken up by HHH, as his face push with Stacy didn't go over well enough and nobody cared about him as a heel after. Billy Gunn was getting kind of old and has lost a step in the ring already, but he was still somewhat entertaining. A-Train was probably the best of all three of these guys as his back hair would get him instant heat every night, although he would never make it past the midcards. As long as the WWE keeps bringing in some good new talent, I don't mind the loss of these guys too much.
billy gunn was still getting massive face pops
i never liked him tho (after DX)
Aussie Skier
11-03-2004, 02:34 AM
For Test & A-Train, I agree 100%. I also agree with you on the standpoint that Billy Gunn never really got a good opportunity. Some people will try and convince you that the WWE did push him, though.
I disagree with this, however, simply because people put The Big Show in the same boat, yet a strong push to the top (with just giving him one win over Brock Lesnar, and putting Paul Heyman in his corner), and he was a full-time main event superstar. I believe if Gunn had been given a role like JBL now, he could have run with the ball as well.
if billy gunn had the talent, he would have git a Main Event push 4 sure.
However, he never had much charisma, could be very stiff in the ring, and ultimatly, just didnt have IT
Aussie Skier
11-03-2004, 02:35 AM
Test was a huge piece of shit that blew chance after chance after chance at main-eventing
dido for both A-Train and Billy Gunn
agree w/ Billy Gunn
However, after the marriage, Test was just kinda forgotten about. inever cared much for him
as for A-train, he never got a strong main event push. His biggest push was probably at WM19 i guess
Gertner
11-03-2004, 06:05 PM
Damn. I really liked A Train.
Disturbed316
11-03-2004, 06:21 PM
They should have kept A-Train on Smackdown, just to keep mid-card interesting. I think if Test went over to Smackdown he could have done alright. Just like they should have done with Steiner.
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