Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted November 1, 2004 Of course, the institution that is Billy Gunn being canned after well over a decade in WWE is a total shock. Let's reflect on our favorite Billy Gunn memories.... .... .... .... Remember when he said "WE GOT TWO WORDS FOR YA?!" Remember when he beat X-Pac for the KotR? Remember when Edge made fun of him for being the 2nd worst KotR? Remember when him and Chuck Palumbo were gay homosexuals, had matches with 2 Count that weren't complete abortions, and were involved in the wedding where Bischoff unmasked, and had 3MW attack Stephanie to huge pops? Good times. Remember when The Rock stuck his face into that large woman's ass? Good Times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo Effect 0 Report post Posted November 1, 2004 No doubt in my mind, A-Train pissed someone off six months ago. He got caught doing something, fighting someone, etc. He went from being on Smackdown at least every other week to not even getting Heat matches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LooneyTune Report post Posted November 2, 2004 Billy Gunn I didn't find too bad as Velocity fodder, but I'm glad he's gone simply because he got way too many pushes for a many with so little talent. A-Train: I'm not partial to either way. I didn't hate him, but didn't like him either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ronnie755 Report post Posted November 2, 2004 This may be another example of Johnny Ace trying to weed Jim Ross's people. Didn't J.R. really love these two? Calling Billy Gunn the best pure athlete in WWE and saying that A-Train would be the next big main eventer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Stupuss Report post Posted November 2, 2004 From WWE.com A-Train, Billy Gunn, Test released The WWE released A-Train, Billy Gunn and Test from their contracts today. We wish them the best in their future endeavors. Looks like the predictions for Test to be released next were true! Spooky as this has been updated only a few minutes ago! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunter's Torn Quad 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2004 Maybe Stacy dumped the useless lug. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
claydude14 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2004 Yea I read the start of this thread then went to the site myself to confrim it and saw Test's picture! What a depressing day for T&A marks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2004 The WWE is building up Snitsky, right? Why couldn't they have had Snitsky end Billy Gunns career and, like, kill Albert... or something...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunter's Torn Quad 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2004 Maybe T&A can reform in TNA when Test is better. Of course, TNA will probably be dead by then. The WWE is building up Snitsky, right? Why couldn't they have had Snitsky end Billy Gunns career and, like, kill Albert... or something...? Silly customer. That would make sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LooneyTune Report post Posted November 2, 2004 Test is gone too? Oh happy day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2004 Wow I should read this thread Bob Holly better watch out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ultra Violence 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2004 Holy Shit *marks out for never seeing Gunn / Test again unless they're jobbing to Jarrett* pity about A-Train though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2004 I'd rather not see any of these guys in TNA. Stick with what talent you have, don't bring in the leftovers. Then again tna has brought in jeff hardy, lex luger, hall, nash and piper. I don't want to see TNA die, but if your going to bring in everyone who has worked a WWE show and push them as main eventers well then GO to Hell and fold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2004 This is like the best day in Anglesault's life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The C Man 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2004 Unless they plan on ending the brand split the WWE has to do something major with their rosters because right now they are painfully thin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hey_yo Report post Posted November 2, 2004 I can't see A-train fitting in with TNA so he'll likely work Japan and the indies. Test and Billy Gunn though, can be decent draws if used correctly though. Gunn reforming the NAO with B.G. James would be cool for nostalgia sake and Test if/when he ever gets healthy has always had potential and has a good look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Open the Muggy Gate 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2004 T & A and Billy Gunn gone in one day... wow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2004 Why could'nt A-Train be the baby killer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2004 Let's not tell buffybeast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlaskanHero 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2004 I thought the WWE didn't fire injured workers. Test and A-Train are both injured and Billy Gunn was on his leave of absence. Any bets/guesses on the next to be released from their contract? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHK 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2004 A-Train had some underrated matches with Benoit. Test had that match with Shane. Billy Gunn's best days were with Road Dogg in DX and the NAO. That's about all the three of them were good for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeDirt 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2004 I can't believe the released a former Royal Rumble winner like Billy Gunn... http://www.onlineonslaught.com/OOForums/vi...ad.php?tid=7187 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vyce 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2004 No loss at all. For either one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Papacita 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2004 Sucks. I've always beena fan of Train. I've always thought he got a lot of unnecessary hate from the net. I liked him in the ring and felt that he's never really gotten the push he deserved. Had he been booked strong on a more consistent basis, I think he could've been a good upper-midcard threat. Same for Test. Another guy that could've been something if not for half-assed pushes and constant burial by HHH. I was actually starting to like him in his heel role too before he got yanked off Raw last year. Fuck Billy Gunn, though. I've hated that man since I was 9. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fanofcoils Report post Posted November 2, 2004 Matt Hardy may be next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
algrim 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2004 Cripes! I didn't know Test was going to get canned that fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreatWhiteNope 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2004 Wait wait wait... TEST is gone? SMARK VICTORY RIOT!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snuffbox 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2004 Good Riddance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lil' Bitch 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2004 Well, it took a couple of years, but WWE finally answered some of our prayers by firing 3 of the most worthless scrubs on the roster. Although I also admit A-Train was growing on me before he was moved to RAW. "Hey, remember when I won immunity for a year? That year ended two years ago.... shit." Test decided to be a dickhead in real life to a mentally challenged boy. Now his neck is fucked up, he may never be involved with any physical activity again, and his ass at the end of the unemployment line. Karma's a bitch, fucker! Edit: Oh yeah, thanks for wasting a KOTR on Gunn, WWE braniacs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2004 Billy Gunn should never have returned from his retirement. A-Train on the other hand was killed due to the WWE Trademark Halfassed push. He would constantly pop up out of nowhere, destroy people for a month or so, get beat by some midcarder and then disappear to Velocity for 6 months. Nobody can't get over like that. He had a good moveset, but lacked some basic wrestling skills, likely due to poor training. He certainly had potential, which is more than I can say for Heidenreich and company. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites