WWE TV, Rumours and Discussion (On Netflix)

[Quivorir]

I'm in the camp of its a work and he'll be in the rumble this year.

 

[Ry009]

Def a work.

WWE have gotten better with the social media stuff. Saw Karion Kross retweeted one of Graves' tweets too.

Just worried it's going to lead to something with Pat still.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Def a work.

WWE have gotten better with the social media stuff. Saw Karion Kross retweeted one of Graves' tweets too.

Just worried it's going to lead to something with Pat still.

I'd take that if it meant seeing Graves back in the ring though... As long as it led to more with actual wrestlers.

 

[The_Game_1981]

I'd take that if it meant seeing Graves back in the ring though... As long as it led to more with actual wrestlers.

Graves was making noise, dropping hints, about wanting to return a couple of years back but nothing eventuated hopefully it will this time around.

 

[Cleavy]

Graves was making noise, dropping hints, about wanting to return a couple of years back but nothing eventuated hopefully it will this time around.

Well McAfee and Cole both have more Rumble appearances than him.

 

[Tonythetiger]

I’m sure a lot of potentially disgruntled younger talent at AEW would have been watching the fantastic presentation closely.

WWE have been great so far with the AEW signings, really presenting them like a big deal or at the very least, they aren't taking a step back.

Cody and Jade both were brought in and presented very well. Dragon Lee was put into a decent but not great spot which was about where he was. Andrade basically just came back to where he was. Now Penta is being presented as legit. Hopefully if Malakai Black is next he's brought in as a main event guy.

 

[Cleavy]

WWE & TNA sign multi-year deal to continue partnership

WWE’s renewed vigor for inter-promotional relationships will continue as ESPN reported Thursday they will continue to work with TNA via NXT and perhaps some main roster appearances as well.

www.f4wonline.com

Better than WWE stealing all their talent

 

[Ry009]

Part of their current strategy is strong arming AEW out of talent pipelines, and if AEW wasn't around they probably wouldn't be doing this. But this is a far better option.

Like AEW's partnerships it's always going to favor the bigger company - but better that the industry is healthier across the board.

 

[Ry009]

WWE have been great so far with the AEW signings, really presenting them like a big deal or at the very least, they aren't taking a step back.

Cody and Jade both were brought in and presented very well. Dragon Lee was put into a decent but not great spot which was about where he was. Andrade basically just came back to where he was. Now Penta is being presented as legit. Hopefully if Malakai Black is next he's brought in as a main event guy.

Dragon Lee probably didn't have the recognition that Penta has, nor the unique look.

With Andrade and Malakai, I think the thought process is that if they aren't going used well in AEW, they're probably better off being in the same spot but in the same company as their partners.

Watched Cole and Black from NXT Takeover the other day, such a fun match and crowd was hot too.

 

[Tonythetiger]

Part of their current strategy is strong arming AEW out of talent pipelines, and if AEW wasn't around they probably wouldn't be doing this. But this is a far better option.

Like AEW's partnerships it's always going to favor the bigger company - but better that the industry is healthier across the board.

Seems clear from the wording as well it's just an NXT and TNA working partnership for those shows and some premium live events. Makes sense to get some TNA appearances in the Rumble for a suprise. Don't expect any major names going to TNA though. It's a great opportunity to build TNA up a bit and get more eyes on their product.

 

[Chris_6678]

Wonder if they would showcase a TNA match at Wrestlemainia to give them some exposure.

Ideally AJ v Hendry would be epic.

 

[Cleavy]

Wonder if they would showcase a TNA match at Wrestlemainia to give them some exposure.

Ideally AJ v Hendry would be epic.

a purely TNA match? 0%
maybe an appearance by someone? possibly?

 

[TradeDraft]

WWE & TNA sign multi-year deal to continue partnership

WWE’s renewed vigor for inter-promotional relationships will continue as ESPN reported Thursday they will continue to work with TNA via NXT and perhaps some main roster appearances as well.

www.f4wonline.com

Better than WWE stealing all their talent

Gives Talent more Air Times possibly as well

 

[TradeDraft]

Seems clear from the wording as well it's just an NXT and TNA working partnership for those shows and some premium live events. Makes sense to get some TNA appearances in the Rumble for a suprise. Don't expect any major names going to TNA though. It's a great opportunity to build TNA up a bit and get more eyes on their product.

Love like AJ Styles even IF was a one off to show up at TNA before he Retires

Also love him to get the TNA Theme back for WWE

 

[TradeDraft]

a purely TNA match? 0%
maybe an appearance by someone? possibly?

TNA vs NXT Star for a TNA Title?

 

[Xtreme]

Gives Talent more Air Times possibly as well

Joe Hendry to beat Cody/KO and Gunther on the same night to become the newest UNDISPUTED WWE Champion of the worldddddddddd.

 

[Cleavy]

TNA vs NXT Star for a TNA Title?

not on WM. more likely a Takeover

 

[Cleavy]

Joe Hendry to beat Cody/KO and Gunther on the same night to become the newest UNDISPUTED WWE Champion of the worldddddddddd.

we believe.

 

[RossFC]

WWE & TNA sign multi-year deal to continue partnership

WWE’s renewed vigor for inter-promotional relationships will continue as ESPN reported Thursday they will continue to work with TNA via NXT and perhaps some main roster appearances as well.

www.f4wonline.com

Better than WWE stealing all their talent

If the best WWE can do is loan out Charlie Dempsey for a match, and end up stealing Joe Hendry and Jordynne Grace then it's very lobsided.

 

[Cleavy]

If the best WWE can do is loan out Charlie Dempsey for a match, and end up stealing Joe Hendry and Jordynne Grace then it's very lobsided.

so you would require the NXT Champion (any of them, even include the WWE Women's Tag Champs in this) to make it square?

 

[RossFC]

so you would require the NXT Champion (any of them, even include the WWE Women's Tag Champs in this) to make it square?

Yeah if I'm TNA, I'm requesting guys like Trick Williams, Oba Femi or Giulia, you could even protect them by making them beat a mid carder (instead of losing to a top TNA guy), or be in a tag match and not take the pin if you are booking them to lose. Even have Ethan Page tagging with Josh Alexander again for a night. They are both heels.

 

[WA ROO]

Yeah if I'm TNA, I'm requesting guys like Trick Williams, Oba Femi or Giulia, you could even protect them by making them beat a mid carder (instead of losing to a top TNA guy), or be in a tag match and not take the pin if you are booking them to lose. Even have Ethan Page tagging with Josh Alexander again for a night. They are both heels.

Have Page and Alexander v MCMG

 

[Tonythetiger]

I'd like to see TNA run a show WrestleMania weekend, looks like they have Rebellion the week after but doing it on the actual weekend and featuring some talent who missed out in a spot could be good business. An example could be Gallows and Anderson having a few matches in NXT in March/April then you get the current TNA tag champs to show up and work an angle.

 

[nobbyiscool]

If the best WWE can do is loan out Charlie Dempsey for a match, and end up stealing Joe Hendry and Jordynne Grace then it's very lobsided.

I wonder whether all talent whose contracts have recently expired are about to be replaced by WWE ID prospects.

So WWE are getting a feeder system external to NXT (as a step to NXT), and TNA are going to get some great talent they they might not have to foot much of the bill for. And it gives them both an opportunity to get reps and eyes on guys that they're trying to lock up.

 

[RossFC]

I wonder whether all talent whose contracts have recently expired are about to be replaced by WWE ID prospects.

So WWE are getting a feeder system external to NXT (as a step to NXT), and TNA are going to get some great talent they they might not have to foot much of the bill for. And it gives them both an opportunity to get reps and eyes on guys that they're trying to lock up.

Jack Cartwheel would be perfect for the X Division.