edgehead69 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 According to Pwheadlines.com, Steve Gerweck is reporting that TNA mainstay “Wildcat” Chris Harris, a member of the multiple time tag team champions America’s Most Wanted, has signed with World Wrestling Entertainment. According to Gerweck, Chris Harris’ contract with TNA expired last week, and despite TNA wanting him to stay, Harris agreed to terms with WWE. Hot Damn! Who's Next? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cabbageboy 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 I did check the Gerweck site and this was on there, but let's see it confirmed by Meltzer, PWInsider, etc. That said, if this is true I like the signing. I've always thought Harris had something, kind of a cross between Bret Hart and Edge in his look. The only problem he has is a lack of charisma. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanks for the Fish 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 You can't teach charisma. Where does Harris go - Raw, SD, ECW? I can't believe he would go to developmentals. However he can't be treated like a star in any way because that would be giving props to TNA. He'll definitely have a name change because "Chris" is already taken, and they don't want wwe fans searching "Chris Harris" on the internet and finding TNA sites. Just debut him in the Royal Rumble? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edgehead69 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 I believe he did (Have Charisma) back in his AMW days, he is better off as a heel though, however his other half, James Storm is infact charasmatic... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanks for the Fish 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Also, popup insider is reporting that Harris is under TNA contract for another week so nothing is official with the wwe. Furthermore I remember that Harris and Storm successfully used wwe interest to re-sign with TNA was a sizeable raise last time their contracts were up. This could just be the same ploy all over again... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PILLS! PILLS! PILLS! 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 You can't teach charisma. No, but you can tap into it. Just because it doesn't show, doesn't mean that it isn't there. See: The Ringmaster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edgehead69 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Also, popup insider is reporting that Harris is under TNA contract for another week so nothing is official with the wwe. Furthermore I remember that Harris and Storm successfully used wwe interest to re-sign with TNA was a sizeable raise last time their contracts were up. This could just be the same ploy all over again... Perhaps... But I Hope Not... And Besides, What Is Chris Harris Doing In TNA Lately? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Truthiness 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Also, popup insider is reporting that Harris is under TNA contract for another week so nothing is official with the wwe. Furthermore I remember that Harris and Storm successfully used wwe interest to re-sign with TNA was a sizeable raise last time their contracts were up. This could just be the same ploy all over again... Perhaps... But I Hope Not... And Besides, What Is Chris Harris Doing In TNA Lately? He was bitching about how TNA sucked, but Joe stole his gimmick after Turning Point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haws bah gawd 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Word now is his contract with TNA isn't up for another week and he can't sign with WWE until then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Since when did one guy potentially jumping ship qualify as an exodus? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edgehead69 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Also, popup insider is reporting that Harris is under TNA contract for another week so nothing is official with the wwe. Furthermore I remember that Harris and Storm successfully used wwe interest to re-sign with TNA was a sizeable raise last time their contracts were up. This could just be the same ploy all over again... Perhaps... But I Hope Not... And Besides, What Is Chris Harris Doing In TNA Lately? He was bitching about how TNA sucked, but Joe stole his gimmick after Turning Point. Damn.. Good Eye, I didnt think of it like that... Word now is his contract with TNA isn't up for another week and he can't sign with WWE until then. I mean, if it were so that he could work with WWE already, he could work next week AND be in the taping for TNA Since when did one guy potentially jumping ship qualify as an exodus? Well its a start I mean, look at Low Ki, he may leave to... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Truthiness 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 It's been reported Ron Killings has been offered a deal this week also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ginger Snaps 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Well its a start I mean, look at Low Ki, he may leave to... This would be more relevant if it was prominent people in TNA who are currently involved in big storylines who are jumping to the WWE. Instead, it's the disgruntled folks who are unhappy at not being used or whatever. I'm sure Harris will have as much success as Marcus Cor Von. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Truthiness 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Well its a start I mean, look at Low Ki, he may leave to... This would be more relevant if it was prominent people in TNA who are currently involved in big storylines who are jumping to the WWE. Instead, it's the disgruntled folks who are unhappy at not being used or whatever. I'm sure Harris will have as much success as Marcus Cor Von. Cor Von was about to be pushed, a family tragedy made him leave the WHOLE wrestling business, not just WWE. I say Harris is a pretty prominent figure in TNA, they basically build the company around Jarrett, AMW, and AJ. He's also been a part of the best tag match in TNA's history (and the match that put TNA on the map, when they faced Triple X in the cage). He was one half of the best match in TNA's history, with Storm. He also ws in the worse match in TNA's history with Storm. The jump to WWE doesn't really mean much to WWE, maybe not TNA either. But the fact that they've lost 3 guys who the had a big hand in giving TNA a Identity in the beginning, and was a intrical part in all 3 divisions in the company, really should tell TNA something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haVoc 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 So, WWE signed TNA's Marty Janetty? Seriously, he'll probably end up in OVW until he can "learn to work." He seem like a good enough tag team wrestler, match him up with someone down there and bring up them up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Truthiness 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 Update from gerweck.net Apparently "Wildcat" Chris Harris has yet to officially sign his WWE contract, but has agreed to contractual terms. The deal between Harris and WWE, negotiated by his agent, is completed. TNA is downplaying the signing, and spinning it as if he was a crybaby and an attitude problem, and that they don’t care he is leaving the promotion. TNA had apparently not realized his contract lapsed or simply thought WWE would not want him. WWE has been fielding overtures from TNA talent (or their representatives), so it wouldn’t be surprising to see other TNA departures for Stamford, CT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edgehead69 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2008 I mean cmon... Harris has credibelity to his name and he is an all around nice pice of talent... They should just give him the Intercontinental Title or something... But If Vince Gives Him a A LITERAL WILDCAT GIMMICK.... Ill eat all your hat's.... But I storngly doubt it... He'll make a name of himself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UZI Suicide 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 Chris Harris' debut could show how popular TNA actually is. Could they debut him as "Wildcat" Chris Harris, one half of TNA's most successful tag team ever, and have WWE fans even care/know who he is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 For the fans, it's all about how the WWE announcers make their perception of him. All they have to say is that he's Chris Harris, he's a very talented tag team wrestler and he's getting his big shot in the WWE. If they give him some promo time, he gets some charisma and gives a good effort in his matches he'll be fine. I know that a lot of the WWE audience isn't smarky, but I'm sure a number of the google new guys when they debut and find out that they had prior careers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scroby 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 A TNA exodus? really? 1. I'm not surprised Harris left, nothing was going on with him. 2. Ron Killings has been unhappy with TNA for a long time, so it's not really a surprised that Killings has been offered something else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vermilion 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 A TNA exodus sounds horrible. If it's not the Murder/Motor City Machine Guns, Christian coming back, AJ Styles, or maybe even Tomko, I couldn't care less. Harris isn't horrible but really, he's nothing special either. I don't like Killings much either. I guess it could be worse though, it could be Angle coming back or like Robert Roode or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
claydude14 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 The whole Harris thing reeks storyline sell. I doubt WWE even has interest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enigma 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 Calling this an exodus is stretching it...it's just two mid-carders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cd213 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 The whole Harris thing reeks storyline sell. I doubt WWE even has interest. I was thinking that same thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mecca 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 If you've seen the way some of the guys they've signed lately look...Harris really isn't surprising. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nate 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 I think edgehead69 titled it the TNA exodus starts.. because there have been rumors many guys want out and may bolt for WWE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sluggo 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 I think edgehead69 titled it the TNA exodus starts.. because there have been rumors many guys want out and may bolt for WWE WWE's roster is full as it is When can we expect the mass fir..errr....best wishes in future endeavors to hit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrVenkman PhD 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2008 This is hardly something to play the Mr. Perfect entrance theme for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FroGG_NeaL 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2008 ***** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corkscrew_Senton 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2008 The whole Harris thing reeks storyline sell. I doubt WWE even has interest. I've been following TNA for a very long time, and I can't think of any instance when they put a wrestler's departure on the website. That, coupled with the wording of it, which is WWE's signature departure phrase, makes it seem like a total work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
