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WTF, they let Rico go too? Rico was getting kind of old, so that was probably one of the main factors of letting him go. I still think he was quite entertaining, but I guess this downsizing is getting pretty big.
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#42 |
So long, Eddie! miss you.
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i dont believe this, i dont fucking beleive this!
WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON! I cant BELIEVE they released Rico! I mean. he was hilarious! obviously the gimmick would be short-lived but FUCK!, it hadnt run its course yet......surely! |
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So long, Eddie! miss you.
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regarding test.
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As cool as Akio is, I find it hard to believe they would keep him around and let someone like Stamboli, Test and Rico go.
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Make the IWC Great Again
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Scotty seems like a logical choice to fire, especially with his neck problems. Akio also makes some sense, I dont think Ive seen him on TV at all. Shannon Moore is the other guy I could see getting axed.
Anyway, someone else already metnioned it, but none of these guys (except maybe Rico) were really doing anything. So its no big loss, and I'm quite sure it doesn't say anything about a major angle or the end of the brand extension. Just trying to cut costs. |
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Why the fuck did they release Rico? He was from OVW, he's new, he's over with the crowd and his in rings skills were getting pretty good. I love those kicks. At least they did not release him while he was injured.
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#49 |
That's how I roll!!!
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I liked Rico when he was Billy and Chuck's stylist
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The Caption Crippler
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I think Shelton_Kane had a good possibility with Funaki. He's just dead weight really lately.
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My To be Released predictions:
1) Akio 2) Scotty 2 Hotty 3) Shanon Moore 4) Basham Brothers 5) And in the most shocking one of all... Rob Van Dam! That would just piss EVERYBODY off! |
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I call conspiracy. Every keeps saying how TNA must be licking their chops... Ten people in 3 days. A shitload of "talent" for TNA to pick up, but at a price. What if Vince let these people go, knowing TNA would pick them up, and suck the money out of them? He could be crippling them financially with these "releases"
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#53 |
My Opinion Matters
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Maybe it's cause they want to end the brand extention after WM 21??
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#54 |
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I think Rico will do better with some time on the Indys away from TV. If he stayed in WWE for much longer he would have gotten trapped in that gimmick for ages. In TNA he can rework himself a bit and get over as a credible talent.
As for Test, he's perfectly capable of earning money through personal appearances and non wrestling spots on for other promotions. He's just sour because he's not gonna get paid for sittin on his ass. Just cos he used to dress like Nash... |
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#55 |
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If they let Val Venis go it would be the biggest mistake of all. I cant think of a more underused person then him. One of the most talented people on the rost all around. TNA gets there hands on him they have money. IMO
Shannon Moore And my TNA Conspiracy Theory pick... The Hurricanne |
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If TNA do get some of these guys, do you think we can see a New Age Outlaws reunion? They did it with K-Kwik and Road Dogg, why not these 2?
I'm assuming Road Dogg or whatever he's called now is still with TNA. And a Rico/Jeff Hardy Tag Team would be pretty damn entertaining too. Next to go... Paul London. I haven't seen him since he and Kidman fought at No Mercy. |
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#59 |
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You guys are idiots for saying that Rico is getting kind of old. Why would you say something like that when they continue to keep guys like HHH, Undertaker, Ric Flair, and Shawn Michaels around. Those guys are kind of old. Age doesn't make a difference in wrestling. McMahon would be even more of a loser for firing people 'cause of old age. There has to be a reason behind all these firings. Not because of age. That would be called age discrimination.
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#60 |
King of Love and Piss
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paul london has alot of upside imo. They could still do something with him. I doubt he gets teh axe. But then again i thought Stamboli had major upside too. I dont think Rico was ever gunna get any bigger then he was already. Probably not his fault seeing as how he got stuck with the gay gimmicks and all.
I'll throw one more out there. Isnt about time Eugene's gimmick gets over with? Theres no way he's going anywhere with all the names on RaW. He's basically a charachter that is meant to be felt sorry for. People are starting to boo him. He's a good wrestler but theres nothing that really sticks out about his ring work besides the fact that there passing it off as a retard doing these amazing body slams and what not. I think he's out stayed his welcome . He could be next. |
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I know this might sound a bit uncalled for and sick on my part, but this is sort of feeling like Christmas for me. Just the excitement of the situation. I'm off ot bed now, but wehn I get up the first thing i'm going to do is come online and check to see what's developed on this situation.
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#63 |
It's Clobbering Time!
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Shannon Moore and Scotty 2 Hotty will be next to go.
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I don't know why, but I feel that Jerry Lawler & Referee Chad Patton's jobs aren't too secure. It's just a feeling. Add Scotty 2 Hotty on top of that. I wouldn't be surprised to see announcer Jason Roberts go.
BTW, I wonder if there will be anyone who will speak out on backstage politics now they're out of the WWE. Billy Gunn might have a bit of dirt on the WWE since he's been with them for over a decade. I think it would just be interesting to hear a few statements about the backstage morale from an actual wrestler now they have nothing ot lose. |
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#65 |
jWo 4 Lyfe!
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My money is Nowinski definately going, He's been out injured with that 'severe cuncussion' for how long?
Nowinski, Your cut |
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Nowinski had to give up because he was getting really bad headaches or something every time he wrestled. i'm pretty sure he is in charge of some kind of public relations thing. he was on the smackdown your vote campaign thing anyway and when he came on screen it didnt say 'wrestler', it said something about public relations instead.
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#67 |
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What's so bad about releasing Test for being injured? Sports teams do it all the time. It's a competitive business, if you're not contributing, you're gone. Is it right? Probably not. But it's business.
Also, my best guess is that they're doing it to 'trim the fat', since they probably wanna end the roster split or something. I dunno. Maybe they're just losing a lot of money so they need to get rid of people that they don't use/care about. |
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Rico shouldn't have gone
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Time to Nut Up or Shut up
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*Oh Sh*t*
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man I missed Rico bein released. That really does suck.
but my predictions are 1. Shannon Moore 2. Nowinski- if he isn't released yet then there is also 3. Akio 4. Rosey |
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It really is turning into The Triple H Show
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#72 |
Triple A's a bitch
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I know that y'all reckon that Val Venis or Scotty 2 Hotty will be emptied next, and there's no sign of Vince giving Hardcore Holly the bullet, but maybe there's a reason for this?
It's pretty obvious to me that given the amount of time they've been around the WWE, they must be doing something right, coz otherwise Vince would have axed them ages ago! Personally I think all 3 should go, because there time has come and gone. From a purely business point of view, these guys will be getting paid big bucks, for lower-mid card performances. If WWE was gonna do anything serious with them, then it would've happened by now. The flip side of that argument is that they let Billy Gunn go, so maybe I'm talking bollocks? Who know's......except maybe Vince. And even that comes down to what side of bed he got out of in the morning! The simple fact is that he is right to clear out the rosters. ![]() There are too many wrestlers hanging around WWE doing nothing, too many wrestlers signed who have been allowed to do nothing. Think back to Sean O'haire - signed, came on as a sidekick to Roddy Piper, sat in the back for a year got released. How many other wrestlers have been crapped on? I'm sure you all can think of a few. Anyway, at least now they might be able to give some guys decent pushes. That's a good thing in my book! Who I would like to see released: RAW Nowinski Mark Henry Rhyno Rosey Stacy Kiebler Tyson Tomko William Regal Val Venis SMACKDOWN Akio Funaki Hardcore Holly JBL Kenzo Suzuki Luther Reigns Nunzio Orlando Jordan Scotty 2 Hotty Spike Dudley |
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LOL they won't release JBL, you fucking retard
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#74 |
VG + Q&A FORUM REPRESENT
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I might be wrong but releasing somebody with an injury when they are not allowed to get medical insurance seems really harsh to me.
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*Oh Sh*t*
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I'm actually startin to like the JBL character... there is no way they are releasin the champ. and they are not ever releasin Stacy Kiebler either.
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#76 |
Less Talk, More Rokk!
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My Pick for next released are Scott Taylor (S2H) and Paul London
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Time to Nut Up or Shut up
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I think these guys should all be on the look out:
Akio Christopher Nowinski Funaki Mark Henry Nunzio Paul London Rosey Scotty 2 Hotty Shannon Moore Steven Richards The Hurricane Val Venis NOTABLE ABSENSES: Garrison Cade: True, he's injured, but I've got a feeling they may go with the HBCade gimmick when he gets back. If not, he may be gone unless they can think of something else for him (since he IS fairly new). Hardcore Holly: Unfortunately, I just can't see the WWE releasing him. Hopefully I'm wrong. Tyson Tomko: A hoss, homegrown, and new. Doubt they'd cut him just yet. |
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#79 |
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UH OHHHHHHHHH
*Credit PWInsider - Last night on WrestleView, Adam Martin reported that there could be another 2 cuts coming any time. Another source has just indicated that we could expect as many as 4 or 5 more cuts to the main roster with the possibility of several developmental talents being dropped as well. With that said, it will be a tough weekend on the road, morale wise, for most of the wrestlers. - Read into this what you will, but many people were saying that The Hurricane's bio on WWE.com's RAW Superstars page was removed. The bio is now back up, and only time will tell if this was a WWE.com error or if The Hurricane is the next to go. |
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Triple A's a bitch
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