Dandy 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2003 We all know that the WWE does not explain why wrestlers all of a sudden end up on a different show, and I am not a person that thinks there should be a blockbuster trade of some sort. I would like to see the shows balance out a little more by the switching of some mid-card guys, though. An idea I thought would be cool would be for the announcers (or even a wrestler himself) mention that a wrestler's contract was going to be up in a month or two. This would be similar to players that will be free agents after a certain sports year, and commentators talk about how that player needs to step it up to impress other teams, as well as make himself invaluable to his current team. I think this could give someone who currently has little to no direction have something to do for a couple of months, and then have that to build off after the wrestler gets a new contract with either brand. Let's take, for example, Matt Hardy. He could mention his current contract is coming up soon. He sets out to prove his worth as a free agent by putting on some good performances, cutting some good promos about what he brings to the table, and maybe targeting a big name like Benoit or Eddy. You could have him say that Eric Bischoff or Stone Cold are offering him a bigger paycheck and a World Title shot within his first 6 months with Raw if he signs with them. Stephanie could respond by saying she would give Hardy a shot against Angle (or the current champ) at the next Smackdown ppv, and make him her personal pet project to be the next star of Smackdown. Also, the announcers could speculate if it would be better for Smackdown to trade Hardy before his contract is up so they can get someone in return if they think Hardy will sign with Raw anyway. The benefit of this is it gives something for Hardy to do, could make him seem very important and get him involved with some higher card wrestlers, and you could go many different ways with the outcome. What do you guys think, and sorry this was so long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheGame2705 Report post Posted September 6, 2003 Not in WWE. Remember Steiner? I don't want to see Matt teasing sex with Stephanie on a table. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandy 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2003 Oh I agree that the WWE's free agency angles in the past have sucked. Austin did one, HHH did one, and Steiner did one. I just think that doing it with a lower-card wrestler would actually work. This way you're not taking a main-eventer and giving him yet ANOTHER angle with his character, but giving some deserving time to an underused player. This angle would be done like it is in real sports. I think it could work, but that is only my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2003 Not in WWE. Remember Steiner? I don't want to see Matt teasing sex with Stephanie on a table. of course you wouldn't... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandy 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2003 My ideas that I were thinking of for the Hardy (or anyone else you would want to plug in) angle are as follows: Staying With Current Brand Hardy would be seen as very important for Smackdown, and would be placed in the next feud with the current World Champ. Hardy would be able to be a thorn in the champ's side while the champ is still in his current feud. Hardy would of course lose his eventual match for the World Title, but it would help elevate him, and it is much better than what he is doing now. Moving to the Other Brand Hardy would of course have a shot at the title within 6 months. His arrival would of course be seen as a big deal since Raw and Smackdown wanted him so much. Hardy's character now and Jericho's character would be great in a feud together, or as friends. Hardy could be good for the IC Title, and add a good character to Raw. Have him get his title shot against Jericho (let's hope) and it would work out. This is still better than what he is doing now. Trade to the Other Brand This would allow the brands to make a trade which is not big name players, and even out the shows a little. You could send any midcarder of equal stature to Raw, or have Hardy be a part of a trade where multiple guys get sent to Raw for multiple guys. A side deal to this is that Hardy could have the tables turned on him by Bischoff and say that since he was traded to Raw instead of signing with them as a free agent, he no longer would get such a good contract. I'm sure people could take these scenarios in very different directions and make good out of nothing, which is basically what WWE is doing with a lot of potential stars. Who would you like to see in the free agent angle, and what would you do with them? Or would you simply rather not see this angle at all? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austin3164life 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2003 I like the idea. It creates some luster around this entire Brand Extension. They started it with Brand-Only ppvs, and now they should do some smart free-agencies. It would create a mini-illusion to the fans that the WWE is becoming somewhat of a "legit" sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2003 It would create a mini-illusion to the fans that the WWE is becoming somewhat of a "legit" sport. Which would be subsequently negated when people decide that the superior cure for impotence is not Viagra, but to simply just "jump-start" their balls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austin3164life 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2003 It would create a mini-illusion to the fans that the WWE is becoming somewhat of a "legit" sport. Which would be subsequently negated when people decide that the superior cure for impotence is not Viagra, but to simply just "jump-start" their balls. Man's got a point. I guess what I meant to get at is that it could slowly mean that the WWE is focusing more on the Sports aspect of Sports-Entertainment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted September 6, 2003 It's a good idea, but shouldn't happen for a while. They have just started the split-brand PPV's and fans need to become adjusted to that so once they feel totally comfortable with it and accept the shows as totally separate, THEN you can bring up the notion of trades and contracts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slickster 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2003 It's a good idea, but shouldn't happen for a while. They have just started the split-brand PPV's and fans need to become adjusted to that so once they feel totally comfortable with it and accept the shows as totally separate, THEN you can bring up the notion of trades and contracts. How much longer would you give it before you try this idea, RRR? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Cucaracha 0 Report post Posted September 7, 2003 I'd go for that...as long as it ended with Mattitude staying. If only because it'd make people give a damn about Matt again, and also let Matt play the cocky 'everyone loves me' card. They should do it with Jericho if they want a trade or move, and get him off Raw. But like RRR said, they need to leave it off for a while...hell, sometime after WM XX would be good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
