Install the app
How to install the app on iOS

Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.

Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.

GOT Wrestle Fest Fan Thread

Read about Ric Flair's release from whatever contract he had, expected some sort of tribute to him from WWE, a really respectful tweet at the very least.

But...



:Blink:

That's just... weird. It's Ric Flair and he's treated with less respect than Bo Dallas.

Weird, weird company.
 
Tubey said:
Read about Ric Flair's release from whatever contract he had, expected some sort of tribute to him from WWE, a really respectful tweet at the very least.

But...



:Blink:

That's just... weird. It's Ric Flair and he's treated with less respect than Bo Dallas.

Weird, weird company.
Click to expand...


Damn, didn't even wish him the best in all his future endeavors.
 
At this point I can only suppose that McMahon is trying to make Tony Khan spend so much money hoping that the mans Dad will pull the chequebook away like Dixie Carter's family did to her. Because there has to be a reason he's just letting so much talent go and potentially destroying the morale of the guys and gals he's got left. Cuts happen and talented but underutilised people get let go in wrestling, twas ever thus. But this amount of talent all being let go around the same time is just bizarre. There has to be a reason for it that goes deeper then finances.
 
Tubey said:
Read about Ric Flair's release from whatever contract he had, expected some sort of tribute to him from WWE, a really respectful tweet at the very least.

But...



:Blink:

That's just... weird. It's Ric Flair and he's treated with less respect than Bo Dallas.

Weird, weird company.
Click to expand...


To be fair, they gave him the greatest send off ever on Raw the night after his HBK retirement match....and have always treated him like a King since he returned from TNA again...plus from Day 1, they've booked Charlotte as a big deal because of Ric (she's proved to deserve it)...

If he's asked to leave so he can go to aew, then i don't see why wwe would need to make a fuss this time round, and further put over a man joining their competition
 

Gwladysstreetlad said:
At this point I can only suppose that McMahon is trying to make Tony Khan spend so much money hoping that the mans Dad will pull the chequebook away like Dixie Carter's family did to her. Because there has to be a reason he's just letting so much talent go and potentially destroying the morale of the guys and gals he's got left. Cuts happen and talented but underutilised people get let go in wrestling, twas ever thus. But this amount of talent all being let go around the same time is just bizarre. There has to be a reason for it that goes deeper then finances.
Click to expand...

Its gotta be a possibility, let them have all this mid card talent on inflated contracts...

Other theory I've heard was, Vince was preparing to sell up, so he's clearing the books of a massive wage bill to make the sale look more attractive...

I think the morale will be fine....alot of these guys released have already made great money over the years....anyone currently there more than 5 years on the main roster is likely comfortable financially for life...
 
Gwladysstreetlad said:
At this point I can only suppose that McMahon is trying to make Tony Khan spend so much money hoping that the mans Dad will pull the chequebook away like Dixie Carter's family did to her. Because there has to be a reason he's just letting so much talent go and potentially destroying the morale of the guys and gals he's got left. Cuts happen and talented but underutilised people get let go in wrestling, twas ever thus. But this amount of talent all being let go around the same time is just bizarre. There has to be a reason for it that goes deeper then finances.
Click to expand...

Khan has more money than Vince could imagine, and has been told to spend it by his arl fella

He’s proven that AEW is a success and will recoup the money they’ve lost (purely due to game production) back when that releases

WWE is cleaning house because they’re cleaning contracts they handed out to combat people going to AEW, not trying to sabotage AEW.
 
Connor said:
WWE is cleaning house because they’re cleaning contracts they handed out to combat people going to AEW, not trying to sabotage AEW.
Click to expand...
That really does speak volumes about how WWE perceives AEW. They signed those guys to massive contracts when they didn't know what AEW would be but they now feel safe enough to let loads of them just go? They clearly think AEW will never be true mainstream competition. If Khan and AEW want to prove people like McMahon wrong they best get themselves together for Punk and Danielson because having embarrassing talentless garbage like Nick Gage on their show along with some of the cringeworthy "comedy" and the total lack of rules won't help them have any credibility nor will it help to keep the former fans/casuals around who will no doubt tune in for the debut those guys.
 
Last edited:
Gwladysstreetlad said:
That really does speak volumes about how WWE perceives AEW. They signed those guys to massive contracts when they didn't know what AEW would be but they now feel safe enough to let loads of them just go? They clearly think AEW will never be true mainstream competition. If Khan and AEW want to prove people like McMahon wrong they best get themselves together for Punk and Danielson because having embarrassing talentless garbage like Nick Gage on their show along with some of the cringeworthy "comedy" and the total lack of rules won't help them have any credibility nor will it help to keep the former fans/casuals around who will no doubt tune in for the debut those guys.
Click to expand...

Nah, they’re cleaning house for a sale, it’s been obvious for 12 months. It’s easier to keep someone doing nothing for 250k than 500k if you doubled their contract - which they did for a lot of people

Plus, do they really think letting Bryan go is a good idea? They tried to get a NJPW partnership to prevent him leaving/going to AEW so he could work in Japan. Now, I don’t know about you, but doesn’t sound like the actions of someone not worried

AEW is competition, for all they want to say otherwise. They compete for TV deals just like WWE. Downplaying AEW’s success at this point is simply stupid, be it from wwe or fans
 
Last edited:
Connor said:
Nah, they’re cleaning house for a sale, it’s been obvious for 12 months. It’s easier to keep someone doing nothing for 250k than 500k if you doubled their contract - which they did for a lot of people

Plus, do they really think letting Bryan go is a good idea? They tried to get a NJPW partnership to prevent him leaving/going to AEW so he could work in Japan. Now, I don’t know about you, but doesn’t sound like the actions of someone not worried

AEW is competition, for all they want to say otherwise. They compete for TV deals just like WWE. Downplaying AEW’s success at this point is simply stupid, be it from wwe or fans
Click to expand...
They've done incredibly well for a startup promotion to get as big as they have so quickly but if they ever want to move beyond attracting hardcore fans they need to have their shows make more sense. Dynimate is great at times but its borderline unwatchable other times. Some fans are just willing to overlook all the rubbish they put out because its not WWE. Casual fans or former fans that have might come back won't just lap all this up. They'll tune in watch a show or two and tune out and never return.
 

Armaghtoffee said:
Maddening how Goldberg just strolls in and gets title shots and main events every time. Tired of the heritage acts with nothing to offer.
Click to expand...

Wrestling will always rely on older talent to bring back viewers to the product....more now than ever...

Not many legends left who can still go, and they've pretty much teased this as Goldberg's retirement match.....
People complain that WWE doesn't respect the legends, and then people complain when they bring them back in main event spots....Goldberg/Cena/Edge bring more eyes to Summerslam...and when they do return, it should be in top spots...

Goldberg vs Lashley will be a quick power match, and Lashley will be made to look like an absolute beast again...Goldberg, one of the biggest names ever, is happy to give back and put over younger talent...

Lashley will beat Goldberg, Reigns will beat Cena.....so I'm fine with..
 

Welcome to GrandOldTeam

Get involved. Registration is simple and free.

Register
Back
Top