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#1-norm-fan 01-13-2018 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Noid (Post 5070852)
No, but the show was exposed to so many people, and it left the network with 1 million viewers. I'm sure not everyone jumped over, but I think everyone is underestimating the reach of the WWE and overestimating TNA's. I think people are conflating his push in TNA with being at the bottom of the hierarchy in WWE. But more people are aware of who Heath Slater is than have ever seen Kenny Omega.
That comparison doesn't work simply because Slater and Omega are both current. I think everyone's realistic with both WWE and TNA's reach. If Derrick Bateman and EC3 both somehow exist right now, Bateman wins. I think they're both relatively insignificant though. Where EC3 takes over is the fact that he's someone many are currently aware of and Bateman is long forgotten.

Mr. Nerfect 01-13-2018 06:31 PM
Sound reasoning. I think you hit it on the head when you point out they are both insignificant. That's why I'd rather go with the WWE name just for the continuity sake. I wouldn't be heartbroken if he got a new one though. I just definitely wouldn't go with EC3.

#1-norm-fan 01-13-2018 06:34 PM
"Rock, Flag and Eagle USA #1 America Fuck Yeah" D.C. Bateman

Mr. Nerfect 01-13-2018 06:47 PM
I'm fine with that. :y:

A.J.K 01-14-2018 12:51 AM
Anyone else think Bateman and Chris Masters will show up at the Rumble?

Danny Electric 01-14-2018 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Carl The Gay Janitor (Post 5071014)
Anyone else think Bateman and Chris Masters will show up at the Rumble?
Bateman definitely not , I'd feel sorry for the poor guy if he turned up as a surprise entrant in Philly. I'm guessing if he is to come over then it would be at the Takeover event.

#1-norm-fan 01-14-2018 11:00 AM
Just wish Matt Striker were still around so that if he did show up at the rumble he could be like "OH MY GOD! Derrick Bateman is in the Royal Rumble! I'm marking out, bro!!!"

XL 01-14-2018 01:27 PM
“HOLY SHI”

Mr. Nerfect 01-14-2018 04:35 PM
I don't think either is really "big" enough for the Rumble. I'm predicting Jeff Jarrett, Big Show and Rey Mysterio as surprise entrants.

#1-norm-fan 01-14-2018 04:41 PM
Jeff Jarrett?? I can't see that at all. He's not exactly a WWE favorite and he's not a big enough star for them to bring him in despite it.

SlickyTrickyDamon 01-14-2018 05:37 PM
Jarrett? He's been a total disaster.

A.J.K 01-14-2018 06:56 PM
Jarrett could just for the fact that WWE has helped him with rehab recently.

A.J.K 01-14-2018 07:04 PM
Would honestly mark out if Hulk Hogan shows up as an entrant.

Evil Vito 01-14-2018 07:57 PM
If Lashley is done with TNA, I'm certain he'll be a mystery entrant.

#1-norm-fan 01-14-2018 08:46 PM
Rumble doesn't mean much anymore with two world titles. Let Hogan win it. Why the fuck not.

A.J.K 01-15-2018 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by #1-wwf-fan (Post 5071379)
Rumble doesn't mean much anymore with two world titles. Let Hogan win it. Why the fuck not.
I know you're joking but it would be great. Hogan would get his 3 rumble win.

#1-norm-fan 01-15-2018 02:49 AM
I'm BARELY joking.

Mr. Nerfect 01-15-2018 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by #1-wwf-fan (Post 5071207)
Jeff Jarrett?? I can't see that at all. He's not exactly a WWE favorite and he's not a big enough star for them to bring him in despite it.
He just went through their rehab program. Not sure how long they'd want to wait before they used him, but I imagine he'll talk to people at the company. He's got that "outsider" factor that Bischoff had when he came in. No one thinks they'll see it, despite there realistically being nothing stopping it from happening now that he's not running his own indy.

Mr. Nerfect 01-15-2018 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by #BrotherVito DELETED (Post 5071305)
If Lashley is done with TNA, I'm certain he'll be a mystery entrant.
It's a bit of a throw away appearance for a guy that they should have a giant stiffy for, isn't it?

Evil Vito 01-16-2018 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Noid (Post 5071572)
It's a bit of a throw away appearance for a guy that they should have a giant stiffy for, isn't it?
I think they're more about trying to make for a memorable Rumble moment.

I could see Lashley showing up, eliminating some dudes straight away, and then showing up on either Raw or SmackDown that week depending on which GM "signed" him.

Emperor Smeat 01-16-2018 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by #BrotherVito DELETED (Post 5071305)
If Lashley is done with TNA, I'm certain he'll be a mystery entrant.
According to the Observer, earliest WWE can sign him is February 1st. EC3, who they also want a lot, can be in the Rumble since his release didn't include a no compete clause.

Tonya Harding 01-16-2018 04:52 PM
TNA lol

Mr. Nerfect 01-17-2018 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Emperor Smeat (Post 5072251)
According to the Observer, earliest WWE can sign him is February 1st. EC3, who they also want a lot, can be in the Rumble since his release didn't include a no compete clause.
Yeah, but why. Derrick Bateman isn't exactly AJ Styles. Royal Rumble guys are people you're supposed to recognize.

Evil Vito 01-17-2018 03:50 PM
The big 4 PPVs are predominantly smarky audiences that travel significant distances to go to those shows. I think Bateman would get a pretty big pop at the Rumble.

Can't say the same for when he shows up on Raw or SD in Waco, TX or whatever though.

Droford 01-17-2018 03:53 PM
I'm convinced Bateman will be there.

Mr. Nerfect 01-17-2018 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by #BrotherVito DELETED (Post 5072752)
The big 4 PPVs are predominantly smarky audiences that travel significant distances to go to those shows. I think Bateman would get a pretty big pop at the Rumble.

Can't say the same for when he shows up on Raw or SD in Waco, TX or whatever though.
He'll get a "pretty big pop," but to what end? You're better debuting him with some sort of purpose. Him showing up just to get tossed like everybody else instantly suggests he's just another body on the roster.

Evil Vito 01-18-2018 10:25 AM
Bateman's canceled his scheduled indy appearance in Houston. It was the same day as the Rumble.

Heisenberg 01-18-2018 10:42 AM
Lashley could be Apollo Crew's kayfabe cousin and flourish in Titus Worldwide

Nicky Fives 01-18-2018 11:04 AM
If Lashley comes in, he DESPERATELY needs a mouthpiece.... As soon as he opens his mouth, he loses at least 75% of his draw. Stick him with Byron Saxton. "I'm tired of all the shit I've been getting, I've found someone who will force all of you to take me more seriously."

Danny Electric 01-18-2018 04:32 PM
So EC3/Bateman whatever you want to call him has been spotted at the Performance Centre, more than likely he would go to NXT first .
But if they did want to use him on the main roster, then maybe he could play somehow into the Angle/Jordan storyline, using his past with Dixie Carter.
Just shooting some ideas , I'd team him up with Kanellis in NXT depending on if he's out of rehab yet.

Evil Vito 01-18-2018 04:35 PM
I could see Bateman being in the Rumble as a surprise and then going down to NXT afterwards for a stint.

Given that they've held off on debuting Rockstar Spud, I wonder if they might stick him with Bateman and they'll rehash their TNA schtick.

Danny Electric 01-18-2018 04:40 PM
I forgot completely about Spud , that's four guys all from a very close area signed to WWE now.

Danny Electric 01-18-2018 04:48 PM
BrotherVito if Spud's twitter page is anything to go by then I think you could be right. Four days ago he tweeted a picture of himself and EC3 saying 'There is an entire Universe to conquer.'


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