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Old 10-06-2016, 02:50
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Lesnar is exempt from WWE's Wellness Policy in the same way that HHH, Cena and Roman Reigns are.

Even if his UFC one turns out to be positive I'm sure Vince will find some way around it.
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Old 10-06-2016, 03:43
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Lesnar is exempt from WWE's Wellness Policy in the same way that HHH, Cena and Roman Reigns are.

Even if his UFC one turns out to be positive I'm sure Vince will find some way around it.
WWE fired Billy Gunn instantly because he failed a real sport- weightlifting- drug test. While Lesnar would be a different situation, they couldn't do nothing.

Having said that, I don't think he will fail. He'd be pissing away millions of dollars, and that's clearly the only reason he's there. It's not like he needs a sporting advantage because he might get a title shot if he wins.
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Old 10-06-2016, 07:03
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Really enjoyed last night's NXT. Great show throughout, each match was entertaining for me. Tag match was my favourite. Loved the crowd for Nakamura's entrance and his match.
NXT show was brilliant but it was feckin Bullshit they gave the straps back to BOOOOORING Revival.

At least give Chad/Gable a decent run with the belts.
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Old 10-06-2016, 11:32
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20 years ago tonight, Kevin Nash turned up on WCW Monday Nitro as the second Outsider.
What a brilliant Summer 1996 was for WCW (and the nWo).
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Old 10-06-2016, 11:37
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WWE fired Billy Gunn instantly because he failed a real sport- weightlifting- drug test. While Lesnar would be a different situation, they couldn't do nothing.

Having said that, I don't think he will fail. He'd be pissing away millions of dollars, and that's clearly the only reason he's there. It's not like he needs a sporting advantage because he might get a title shot if he wins.
Plus, I'd have thought that if there was a chance he'd fail it then it would have been negotiated out.
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Old 10-06-2016, 12:33
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NXT show was brilliant but it was feckin Bullshit they gave the straps back to BOOOOORING Revival.

At least give Chad/Gable a decent run with the belts.
There's strong rumours right now that WWE will be calling a lot of NXT Talent up to the main roster for the draft and subsequent brand split.

It wouldn't be a surprise to see Jordan and Gable as part of that. They've shown that they're more than ready to be on the main roster and would certainly contribute to WWE's Tag Division, and i'm assuming why their title reign was so short.

They're not just talking about one or two call ups, there's a feeling NXT could be almost gutted of its current main roster for the brand split due to HHH making his "80 or 90 talents ready to appear on NXT" comment at the NXT call recently.
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Old 10-06-2016, 12:57
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There's strong rumours right now that WWE will be calling a lot of NXT Talent up to the main roster for the draft and subsequent brand split.

It wouldn't be a surprise to see Jordan and Gable as part of that. They've shown that they're more than ready to be on the main roster and would certainly contribute to WWE's Tag Division, and i'm assuming why their title reign was so short.

They're not just talking about one or two call ups, there's a feeling NXT could be almost gutted of its current main roster for the brand split due to HHH making his "80 or 90 talents ready to appear on NXT" comment at the NXT call recently.
It wouldnt suprise me if NXT was just given the chop and they just moved everyone onto the main roster but the Revival just would get squashed on WWE TV. They arent as charasmatic as Enzo/Cass or The VaudeVillans.

I dont know why but Jordan & Gable remind me of a younger version of Haas & Benjamin.

Mind you Triple H tweeted a Pic of Ballor & Nakamura so whether those two will be facing off in a upcoming Takeover show Ive no idea. Many thought The End meant the end of NXT but they still are advertising shows.
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Old 10-06-2016, 13:18
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It wouldnt suprise me if NXT was just given the chop and they just moved everyone onto the main roster but the Revival just would get squashed on WWE TV. They arent as charasmatic as Enzo/Cass or The VaudeVillans.

I dont know why but Jordan & Gable remind me of a younger version of Haas & Benjamin.

Mind you Triple H tweeted a Pic of Ballor & Nakamura so whether those two will be facing off in a upcoming Takeover show Ive no idea. Many thought The End meant the end of NXT but they still are advertising shows.
On what planet is NXT going to get the 'chop'? That's bizarre.

The Revival are fantastic, arguably the best tag team around right now. Fair enough if their style doesn't click for you though.

Also, 'The End' never meant the end of NXT, for some strange reason people clung onto that when it was clear it was named that in regards to Finn/Joe etc. NXT isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

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Old 10-06-2016, 14:13
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Legit now, Balor may have less personality than Manu from Legacy.

Charisma? Nahhhhhhh.
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Old 10-06-2016, 14:29
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Legit now, Balor may have less personality than Manu from Legacy.

Charisma? Nahhhhhhh.
Yep, one of the most overrated guys around right now.
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Old 10-06-2016, 16:54
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I think part of the problem is that they already have quite a big main roster so where do the NXT guys go? It will/should be eased with the brand split but there are way too many people being accepted into the company (IMO) that just don't have a chance to even make it up to NXT and work the live events, let alone get to television and eventually main roster, unless there is some growth with either a second show or a second hour which I don't want to see particularly.
I think the basic problem is that there's a lot of performer talent in wrestling right now, but not enough places for them to work, and not enough good writing to make them into stars.
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Old 10-06-2016, 17:24
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Smackdown was good last night hope Owens wins mib he is awesome looking forward to mib should be the best wwe Ppv this year
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Old 10-06-2016, 17:43
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It wouldnt suprise me if NXT was just given the chop and they just moved everyone onto the main roster but the Revival just would get squashed on WWE TV. They arent as charasmatic as Enzo/Cass or The VaudeVillans.

I dont know why but Jordan & Gable remind me of a younger version of Haas & Benjamin.

Mind you Triple H tweeted a Pic of Ballor & Nakamura so whether those two will be facing off in a upcoming Takeover show Ive no idea. Many thought The End meant the end of NXT but they still are advertising shows.
Fair enough saying The Revival aren't charismatic me personally I think they are decent performers and solid workers but to say they will get squashed on the main roster I just find that absurd.
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Old 10-06-2016, 17:47
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Smackdown was good last night hope Owens wins mib he is awesome looking forward to mib should be the best wwe Ppv this year
I thought Smackdown was ok WWE really are keeping their word with this new era with new matches like Becky Lynch vs Dana Brooke and Dean Ambrose vs Chris Jericho new matches my arse.

MITB looks set to be a good one this year but my god do WWE really have to overhype this year's event by referring to it as the greatest MITB PPV ever?
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Old 10-06-2016, 18:24
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Yeh agree 2011 was the best of course punk won so wwe trying to erase his name
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Old 10-06-2016, 19:49
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The final judgement in Hogan vs Gawker has resulted in a $140m settlement with 4.77% annual interest. Gawker have now filed for bankruptcy
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Old 10-06-2016, 20:26
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The final judgement in Hogan vs Gawker has resulted in a $140m settlement with 4.77% annual interest. Gawker have now filed for bankruptcy
I don't think many people will have much if any sympathy for them going out of business.
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Old 10-06-2016, 20:34
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Good for Hogan. If Gawker file for bankruptcy will Hogan get anywhere near the amount of money he is owed?
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Old 10-06-2016, 20:38
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They are apparently in talks with a buyer for under $100m. Suppose it all depends on if they are in debt for the sale money to go to.
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Old 10-06-2016, 21:10
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They are apparently in talks with a buyer for under $100m. Suppose it all depends on if they are in debt for the sale money to go to.
In a way though, by them going bust it is another victory for Hogan. Even though I don't like Hogan I would much rather him around than Ric Flair.
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Old 10-06-2016, 22:19
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And a new owner has already been announced. Proceeds of the sale will go to fund a further appeal.
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Old 10-06-2016, 22:57
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The Gawker thing is insane. They're basically being sued out of existence by a vindictive billionaire who can drown them in legal costs. Hogan is just a pawn here. They may be kinda scummy but the idea that rich guys can just shut down media organisations who publish things they don't like is not a good one at all.
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Old 10-06-2016, 23:21
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I have to agree. Good for Hogan but i don't believe what Gawker did caused $140m in damage to Hogan's future earnings or a reputation damage. I've never visited Gawker to my knowledge so can't judge their work, but i think they (and sites like them) were wrong to do what they did but not $140m worth of wrong
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Old 10-06-2016, 23:57
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****ed up royally by actually publishing the video though. Gawker could have said anything they liked about Thiel or Hogan and they couldn't do anything. Without the video

It's still a narrow judgment regarding freedom of speech- they just ruled it is an invasion of privacy to upload a sex tape to the internet without the consent of those in it.
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Old 11-06-2016, 10:23
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There is simply no defence for publishing something like they did, what public interest is there in doing so? None whatsoever, so I am glad that Hogan (with help) decided to bring this case, and even better win it so convincingly as he has now done so twice.
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