Infinity Land Posted November 7, 2022 Posted November 7, 2022 You might recall some potential worked shoot drama around Nick Aldis earlier in the year. That would see him pulled from a title shot. Last night he announced he was leaving in January after his contract expires. That's seen him pulled from this weekend's PPV. Quote
Merzbow Posted November 13, 2022 Posted November 13, 2022 "The bad press this gets is good press, actually" Smashing Pumpkins guy, probably. Quote
Infinity Land Posted November 13, 2022 Posted November 13, 2022 One thing that NWA beats AEW at on ppv. 16 matches and how many titles on the line? NWA Worlds Heavyweight NWA World Tag Team NWA World Women's NWA World Women's Tag NWA World TV NWA World Junior Heavyweight NWA National NWA US Tag Team MLW National Openweight WildKat Tag Team Quote
Paid Members Hannibal Scorch Posted November 13, 2022 Paid Members Posted November 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Merzbow said: "The bad press this gets is good press, actually" Smashing Pumpkins guy, probably. Almost 50 year old who never drew a dime and was accused of sexual harassment at Fox News, over king of the indies Matt Cardona. Bloody hell. Still, I’m sure Billy will love Tyrus sitting on Fox News wearing the belt. Quote
DavidB6937 Posted November 13, 2022 Posted November 13, 2022 Definitely need a topic title change now. Quote
Paid Members I Bent My Wookie Posted November 13, 2022 Paid Members Posted November 13, 2022 And we take the piss out of Tony Khan for having absolutely no clue at the best of times. Quote
Infinity Land Posted November 13, 2022 Posted November 13, 2022 Billy Corgan seems to have gotten away with it in the early days of NWA by hiring people that had an idea of what to do on a limited budget: Dave Lagana (#speakingout), Dave Marquez (falling out?), Jim Cornette (racist jokes). Once they left it crumbled pretty quick. Quote
Loki Posted November 13, 2022 Posted November 13, 2022 Don’t know where best to discuss this, but… I’m really hoping that Aldis has a go at WWE. For me he’s been one of the best things about the NWA revival. The level of belief in the character is compelling to be, and even though he’s not electric in the ring he is very solid and hard working. I’m just curious about whether he could sell that character in front of a WWE audience. I didn’t think the AEW Cody Rhodes would work in WWE but it actually did because there’s nobody else like that; and so it might also ring true for Aldis. He’ll probably crash and burn but he might as well give it a shot and I’m curious as to the result. Quote
DavidB6937 Posted November 13, 2022 Posted November 13, 2022 5 minutes ago, Loki said: Don’t know where best to discuss this, but… I’m really hoping that Aldis has a go at WWE. For me he’s been one of the best things about the NWA revival. The level of belief in the character is compelling to be, and even though he’s not electric in the ring he is very solid and hard working. I’m just curious about whether he could sell that character in front of a WWE audience. I didn’t think the AEW Cody Rhodes would work in WWE but it actually did because there’s nobody else like that; and so it might also ring true for Aldis. He’ll probably crash and burn but he might as well give it a shot and I’m curious as to the result. Wonder if he'd work best in NXT? Or would that be a step down for him? I agree that he's capable of putting on a compelling character and certainly has something to offer. Just wonder if that might be a better chance for him to succeed. Plus it's a good chance for him to develop even further. Quote
WyattSheepMask Posted November 13, 2022 Posted November 13, 2022 3 hours ago, Infinity Land said: 10. WildKat Tag Team “Who are we?” “The Wildcats!” “Who are we going to beat?” “The Wildcats!” Quote
Infinity Land Posted November 13, 2022 Posted November 13, 2022 31 minutes ago, Loki said: Don’t know where best to discuss this, but… I’m really hoping that Aldis has a go at WWE. For me he’s been one of the best things about the NWA revival. The level of belief in the character is compelling to be, and even though he’s not electric in the ring he is very solid and hard working. I’m just curious about whether he could sell that character in front of a WWE audience. I didn’t think the AEW Cody Rhodes would work in WWE but it actually did because there’s nobody else like that; and so it might also ring true for Aldis. He’ll probably crash and burn but he might as well give it a shot and I’m curious as to the result. There's a rumour there that with the regime change both Nick & Mickie will end up in the WWE. Mickie taking on more of a backstage role. Could see NXT being the best place to begin. Next year's also meant to see NXT Europe launched and they'd need to restock on talent. Depends on what kind of schedule that would be but it could also be attractive. Quote
Loki Posted November 13, 2022 Posted November 13, 2022 (edited) In the same way that they shouldn’t have put LA Knight in NXT, I can’t see Aldis working in developmental. He’s far too complete a package and his schtick requires being “a big deal”. Having said that, him v Bron would be fun. Edited November 13, 2022 by Loki Quote
Paid Members Tommy! Posted November 13, 2022 Paid Members Posted November 13, 2022 Personally I've always found Aldis secondary in appeal to watching paint dry or removing my eyes with a blunt needle. Always solid but astoundingly dull in every way. Quote
Paid Members Hannibal Scorch Posted November 13, 2022 Paid Members Posted November 13, 2022 33 minutes ago, Tommy! said: Personally I've always found Aldis secondary in appeal to watching paint dry or removing my eyes with a blunt needle. Always solid but astoundingly dull in every way. And a horrible twat in real life as well. Bobby Roode, Nakamura, Owens, Sami, Samoa Joe were all established talents, most with TV experience, who worked NXT. I could see him on NXT way more then I can on Raw or Smackdown. Quote
DavidB6937 Posted November 13, 2022 Posted November 13, 2022 1 minute ago, Hannibal Scorch said: And a horrible twat in real life as well. Is he? I've met him and Mickie a few times and always had good experiences so that's a shame to hear. Quote
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