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Samoa Joe looks like he's off to WWE


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Umaga rises from the ashes!

 

I'm happy for him if it comes off. I think it's a shame it's come ten years to late but I'm genuinely interested in whether he can get into WWE shape and find a gimmick that they like and want to put on TV.

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He's not taking anymore indy bookings after after April and its being said by the Observer that the reason is that its something to do with WWE. They must rate him if they are signing him. 35 year old former TNA wrestlers usually arent on their radar.

The next NXT tapings are on the 23rd April so any chance he makes his debut then? When is the next big live NXT show?

 

His ringname has already been leaked:  ;)

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Joe is a definite plus for NXT i think. I wa saying to a friend the other day that WWE signing him would be a good thing. If nothign else, the younger inexperienced guys on the roster can learn a lot from a guy like Joe. And a motivated Joe working with the likes of Balor, Owens, Hideo, Zayn etc can only make for great TV. Guy still has a lot to give.

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It really is a win win situation foe WWE. If Joe signs and makes it to the main roster mid card, great they have an experienced worker to help younger guys. 

 

If Joe signs and doesnt get in shape after 6-12 months in NXT then he's just another Chris Hero and WWE can say they gave him a chance. Theres no reason a motivated pro wrestler shouldnt get into shape at the performance centre. 

 

Also isnt Uhaa Nation on his way to NXT now

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Rhyno vs. Samoa Joe in NXT, please.

Was it this match that prompted the classic Tenay/West high five, or was that Steiner/Joe?

 

Excellent news. Like Rhyno and Kendrick knocking about, having Joe at NXT should be brilliant for the guys coming through developmental. I think the blend of experienced guys and the up and comers will make it even more watchable.

 

Really wish they'd sign Bully Ray in some capacity.

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It's great new for NXT and Joe, but I'm surprised at how quickly they're willing to sign someone coming out of TNA. Have there been any other examples of guys being signed so soon after finishing up in TNA? I don't recall any. Wasn't there a rule following them messing around with Ric Flair's contract where they'd avoid doing something like this?

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Even TNA wouldnt think Rhino vs Joe is worth a handslap. If I remember, Rhino and Monty Brown took on Joe in a threeway, instead of a standard Joe vs Rhino bout.

 

The handslapping was because Cornette announced Steiner vs Joe. One thing about the Tenay, D'Amore and Borash team, they knew how to sell and angle. Something every other creative team after them had no idea how to.

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