He'll join WWE in a few years.
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He'll join WWE in a few years.
It all depends on the money to be honest.
For example, if I had a chance to make 20 years worth of NJPW money in 5 or less years at WWE, especially where my matches will be boring, but safer? I'd go for it.
Omega obviously cares more about his image, but he's getting up there in years, eventually he'll have to think about settling down.
Look at AJ for example, dude may have taken the cash, but he's still putting out good matches and he can provide much better for his family now.
I'm pretty AJ doesn't get paid 2 million dollars a year.
Biggest-Geek-Ever
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I think it's more likely Owens is telling Omega to never come to WWE.
Gotta protect that KO merch.
Gotta protect that KO merch.
serenewarfare
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WWE is pushing AJ Styles and Finn Balor as top guys.
There's no way anyone can reasonably predict who will and won't be pushed anymore.
We know he makes more than anyone in New Japan. Meltzer said as much a few days ago.
There's no way anyone can reasonably predict who will and won't be pushed anymore.
We know he makes more than anyone in New Japan. Meltzer said as much a few days ago.
giancarlo123x
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Pretty sure he's top 5 in the company in pay.
Your # of days worked and travel would go up tremendously though, which really negates any "safer match" benefits you'd get in WWE
BewareTheBatsie
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AJ's been insanely successful in the WWE, probably more then he ever would expected to have happen to him when he signed up for it. Not sure he'd turn Kenny away especially when Triple H would probably toss big bucks at him and the well, Bucks.
giancarlo123x
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Into the Light
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I do not disagree with you or anyone else who said he should stay away. I wouldn't want him here after seeing the product we have got with the most loaded roster ever.
Im just saying he was a game changer, if they allowed him to be.
BewareTheBatsie
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He was panicking over his spot when Hero came back.
That is true, I guess it just depends on the money per match ratio.
serenewarfare
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One of the big reasons Hojo changed her mind on coming to WWE was Nakamura badgering her about it for months and telling her to come over.
The catch is though, that NJPW guys have 99% of their merch sales, can take a weekend and work some shows somewhere and make a couple of grand on merch and signings.
There is money here________
And there is money here _____________ under the table or other sources.
AJ is definitely going to make money, but the schedule will take its toll.
Waits for Heroman......
serenewarfare
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Bluekaveli
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You forgot where you're posting.
Bluekaveli
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That's because he wouldn't. He'd be a niche star and nothing more. Tommy End has more of an up sode to him than Omega and you're going to see that in 2 years from now.
Into the Light
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FlammableD
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Kimmy Schmit, you're still good, but you are killing me with these college kids. It's like you copy pasted a KotakuInAction fanfic.
RecRoulette
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Yeah, I called out Nakamura/Ziggler for being a WWE match but I can't blame Nakamura for not going all out on a B-tier PPV, no need to kill yourself considering your travel time is already way up.
Kenny Omega's probably debuting in the WWE next year if he doesn't win the belt at Wrestle Kingdom. I can see WWE going all out to sign him
In Japan OMEGA is a bigger star then aj, him leaving would be a massive blow to Njpw
Hidden One
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lol Owensisnow got banned for posting in that 14 year old thread after all eh?
What a dumb way to end your career.
What a dumb way to end your career.
BewareTheBatsie
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The thing is with all the matches to give a shit for, his in ring main roster debut was the top priority.
Bluekaveli
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Dunne could be Edge tier heel. He has the look, the move set, and the personality. He's top 5 right now on the entire roster for me. I feel in love with him the first time FlammableD showed me some of his footage.
RecRoulette
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Really? Dude shouldve went all out curtain jerking with Dolph Ziggler, the match of his life.
BewareTheBatsie
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That was the point I was making. Sorry I phrased it bad.
slightconfuse
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Enjoy him on 205 live!!!
Sweeney Tom
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You only get one chance to make a good first impression
Say whatever you want about Styles' first feud being with Jericho, but as much as I hate Styles, he did his best to keep people interested in each match there
RecRoulette
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I got your point, I was being sarcastic. I don't think anything Nakamura would've done against Ziggler would've matter. Even if he dragged him to a 4-star classic and busted up Ziggler's nose, it's still fucking Dolph Ziggler.
God help us all if that feud actually continues tonight.
The only thing I remember from that first match was Jericho kicking out of the Styles Clash.
serenewarfare
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Meltzer mentioned today that Nordholm was basically telling a half-truth about the Broken thing. When Nordholm said WWE had no interest, it's because WWE doesn't have interest in leasing the gimmick from TNA. They want to buy it outright once the Hardy/TNA legal stuff is settled.
So, as usual, TNA management is full of shit.
So, as usual, TNA management is full of shit.
excelsiorlef
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Angry Grimace
Two cannibals are eating a clown. One turns to the other and says "does something taste funny to you?"
I don't know that this is true. Most house show matches are safe and not very long.
But that's why I'll probably start watching the original series again!
Also I'm going to New Orleans on Monday, so that'll help pass time.
BewareTheBatsie
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I think it was the Roman feud that fully convinced Vince to give AJ a big push. He clearly had some hope for him beforehand by giving him two straight main events against Roman which resulted in two great matches and then after he went right into the Cena feud and then to the world title.
Right, my bad!
slightconfuse
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What exactly does TNA own? The accent? The streak in Matt's hair? The word delete?
Not sure what TNA has that weekend would be in trouble for doing.
Not sure what TNA has that weekend would be in trouble for doing.
RecRoulette
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Ziggler and Nakamura
Into the Light
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What thread was that? Did it get completely deleted? because I was looking at his post history, and I didnt see anything egregious.
serenewarfare
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No need to tag that. We already know Nakamura and Ziggler are having a rematch. It's advertised for the June 13th SD in NOLA along with Owens vs. Styles and Jinder vs. Orton.
excelsiorlef
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The gimmick.
I did that over the past fortnight. Instead, I've made a start on Luke Cage.
slightconfuse
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What is the gimmick? It was Matt with a wierd accent.
Did were ever sue TNA over this?
serenewarfare
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In theory, if the Hardys had a standard TNA contract, then TNA owns every part of the gimmick that was created when they were under TNA contract. So all the names and likenesses and stories of the various people involved.