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I read that. I know a lot of the current WWE roster came through Evolve. I have to wonder if the promotion will continue in some capacity or if it was just the purchase of the library?

You're probably not going to see any live events or PPVs until COVID goes away. I imagine at some point you'll be able to see their whole library if you subscribe to the WWE Network.

 

[Stash]

It's been reported that Kairi Sane is just about done wrestling in WWE and will soon be leaving the promotion to return to Japan with her partner. There's talk of someone 'taking her out' in a storyline to explain her exit from the company. That person would then go on to face Asuka in a revenge storyline.

 

[rags]

It's been reported that Kairi Sane is just about done wrestling in WWE and will soon be leaving the promotion to return to Japan with her partner. There's talk of someone 'taking her out' in a storyline to explain her exit from the company. That person would then go on to face Asuka in a revenge storyline.

Maybe Nia?

 

[DanteEXT]

It's been reported that Kairi Sane is just about done wrestling in WWE and will soon be leaving the promotion to return to Japan with her partner. There's talk of someone 'taking her out' in a storyline to explain her exit from the company. That person would then go on to face Asuka in a revenge storyline.

While I haven't been watching as of late I really enjoyed her babyface work in NXT.

 

[Stash]

Maybe Nia?

What I read said it WON’T be Nia, but who knows? I can see it being Bazler.

 

[rags]

What I read said it WON’T be Nia, but who knows? I can see it being Bazler.

Baszler has disappeared from the WWE scene. For whatever reason, she seems to have fallen out of favor with Vince. She was a favorite of Heyman. Since he got his pink slip from the WWE, who knows what will happen to her?

 

[Stash]

Baszler has disappeared from the WWE scene. For whatever reason, she seems to have fallen out of favor with Vince. She was a favorite of Heyman. Since he got his pink slip from the WWE, who knows what will happen to her?

Yeah, I don't get it. If they have no intention of using these people, don't 'call them up' from NXT. Baszler was awesome there and they've done next to nothing with her since she was moved to RAW. The same with many of the callups.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Have you been watching NXT? It's the only show that I try to catch regularly right now. I might tune into RAW if I remember but I can say I haven't seen an episode of Smackdown in months.

Yes. It's more watchable than either Raw or SD right now. Decent cards. I've been a huge Undisputed Era fan from day 1.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Has anyone here heard of a wrestling promotion called Evolve Wrestling? Well, the WWE purchased them yesterday.

Really???? IMO that's good news. Like in football, talent acquisition is a good thing.

 

[Stash]

Yes. It's more watchable than either Raw or SD right now. Decent cards. I've been a huge Undisputed Era fan from day 1.

Same here but that looks to have run it's course which is a shame because I think they'll all get buried on another roster.

 

[rags]

Really???? IMO that's good news. Like in football, talent acquisition is a good thing.

Just saw a note that said that as many as 4 Evolve wrestlers could be signed by the WWE before too long. Stay tuned.

 

[rags]

Yeah, I don't get it. If they have no intention of using these people, don't 'call them up' from NXT. Baszler was awesome there and they've done next to nothing with her since she was moved to RAW. The same with many of the callups.

You'd think with Flair and Lynch both being on the shelf for a while, they'd bring her back. SMH.

 

[big dog cowboy]

WWE SmackDown Ratings Drop Sharply Despite AJ Styles, Matt Riddle Matches
Mike Chiari
JULY 4, 2020

This week's episode of WWE SmackDown took a major hit in the ratings and posted a record low since moving to Fox in October.

According to Showbuzz Daily, SmackDown drew an average of 1.777 million viewers during its two-hour broadcast Friday, which was down 18.3 percent from last week's 2.174 million. SmackDown still performed fairly well in the 18-49-year-old demographic, however, as its 0.4 rating was tied for second on the night.

Read more: https://bleacherreport.com/articles...sharply-despite-aj-styles-matt-riddle-matches

 

[timb2]

How I would pull WWE out of this ratings slump they are in.

I think I would go old style like a Georgia Championship or Memphis Wrestling. The Wrestlers that had MIC skills. Since your crowd is smaller you gonna have smaller crowds. Yes make the audience not be the WWE trainees but actual families SIGN A WAIVER WWE IS NOT LIABLE TO COVID. Maybe time to introduce a very good heel manager which PAUL HEYMAN was
Too bad Leo Rush is gone because he was good for Bobby Lashley. The best chance for a Manager to me is THE MIZ. Also try to get a very good writing team with power. I do believe MEMPHIS at one time had Lawler, Jim Cornett,and Jimmy Hart writing the storyline..

 

[timb2]

Best MIC SKILLS The Miz, Seth Rollins , King Corbin,Sasha Banks. That Street Profit guy.


Look how a crowd of maybe 50 to 60 people can make more noise than a whole WWE event.

 

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Akira Towaza not the stupid ninja gimmick he should have been the Kabuki Warriors Manager and hitting the Babyface Women when the refs back was turned. Make Sasha & Bayley babyfaces.


Seth Rollins should have stayed Babyface, Drew McIntyre is a heel. Make Miz Manager of McIntyre and Miz turned on Morrison.Make Kevin Owen's the Jerry Lawler hero. Miz seething calling him fat and a average guy. You only win because you have the crowd on your side.

 

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I would make Shinse Nakamora either like a Buddist Monk as a face to take on Towaza or a heel Opimum Druglord.

Build up a Braun Strowman vs the 8ft Ninja take the Mask off call him Zeus's son. Build the hype like KING KONG VS GODZILLA...

I truly hate King gimmick on Baron Corbin. Give it to Kevin Owens. Corbin is a great heel and I would have him finding the smallest wrestlers to pick on, never taking on anyone his size. Corbin is like the jerk with a Porsche, gets that great looking girl that he doesnt deserve or treats her right. Maybe a face beauty girl here as his victim to his abuse. Probably should be MANDY ROSE

The Viking Raiders need a 3rd member and be held. Most likely make it Rowan as their leader.

 

[timb2]

Have Bray Wyatt's puppet characters become life like say in a PPV HELL IN A CELL MATCH vs UNDERTAKER. They would be under the ring and show up after The Fiend has taken a beating looking like he will lose. Aiden's English be the Vulture, Bo Dallas as the Pig, Ruby Riott as the Witch, Apollo Cruz as the Rabbit. They beat UNDERTAKER terribly going roughshod on him. Until next PPV WRESTLEMANIA. Wyatt and crew take on like Morrison, Ziggler until the next Undertaker showdown


Matt Riddle with this surfing act should act dumber than s@#$. Yo dude,for sure dude....Have someone like Sami Zayne who cant stand it as his rival constantly berating Riddle speech and Riddle being so young . Zayne from Canada saying " This is how Americans talk" Another potential opponent for Riddle could be Randy Orton.