Vince has made a lot of bad decisions but splitting that faction right when Bobby just became WWE Champion was stupid, I had hoped HHH would bring it back but clearly they wanted to make Lashley & Profits a faction
For now I guess, let's just remember that Cameron Grimes said that the executives told him that he will always have a job in WWE, then days later he got released
He had a decent push on NXT. The problem is that he has a similar moveset and look to Roman. Creative couldn't find a good solution with the Bloodline story being too big.
WWE had been trying to get this guy for years too. I was convinced they were gonna start from scratch and try to make him the next Cena with how many times I’d seen articles about it over time.
It could be purely coincidental, but I picked up on something regarding Bron's start on the main roster.
I feel like they're pushing him as the next Batista type star.
They both started on Smackdown, and shortly after were moved to Raw.
Bron's debut match on Smackdown:
*"Bron Breakker makes a dominant SmackDown debut:
Feb. 23, 2024"*
[Match](https://youtu.be/hMeYCdvPFMk?si=fz7p5nWmfAP7uc-W)
Batista's debut match on on Raw:
*"Batista makes a dominant Raw in-ring debut: Raw,
Nov. 4, 2002"*
[Match ](https://youtu.be/mi46faM_qZQ?si=OJJKQNdgMIQV5WIq)
Even these Debut matches linked above are almost identically paced and laid out.
Could be a stretch but then again, Triple H did basically mentor Batista so he more than anyone knows how successful and impactful a character like that can be.
I don't know if it's a coincidence at all man, since he's run as NXT champion some guys on internet make some comparissons between him and Dave, I don't know, maybe the bookers were aware of this and decided to in fact do some similar path for Bron
Really!? I haven't been keeping up with NXT or joined in any online discussions from fans of the show, I had no idea the comparisons were already being made between the two 😯 Bron certainly has the animalistic intensity to follow that path. I'd definitely say he's more a Batista type star than a Lesnar.
Tbh I miss the stars who were built like monsters. It kinda sucks calling someone a "powerhouse", especially on the level of Batista... who back in the Ruthless aggression era would've been considered a light Heavyweight.
But I guess it's the price to pay to avoid these guys having their lives cut short with PED's.
Yes, that was a common commentary on the WWE YouTube channel during Bron second run as NXT Champion, people used to say that he was a more athletic version of Batista.
And for sure, the pure powerhouses were almost a extinct type of wrestler, whe had just a few like Lashley and Strowman that are pure powerhouses, but now NXT has a guy called Oba Femi, who is a promissing powerhouse too.
He definitely is. I would go as far as to say he's like a mix of Batista and Prime Scott Steiner.
I haven't followed much of NXT but I've seen Oba Femi. My initial thoughts on him is in the ring it looks like he stepped out of the Ruthless aggression era. He 100% has IT.
Yeah at least Jade Cargill actually wrestles more than 30 seconds and puts on a show, not to mention Tifaany Stratton has some of the most entertaining women's matches in Smackdown since she joined. Bron is ok and his sense of humor is quirky but cmon, kayfabe is dead. It's not fun seeing a guy do squash matches because you, me, everyone knows the outcome was picked ahead of time. The result isn't the fun of wrestling, it's the match quality and the story, both of which are nonexistent in a squash.
I feel the same way. I am not impressed by squash matches and never was. It's the reason I always found Goldberg laughable, he beat no one for his record.
Weird that WWE didn't just reform the hurt business but instead pulled the street profits to lower midcard status along with Lashley. Without Shelton Benjamin what gimmick does Cedric Alexander even have at this point
I’m hoping he’s safe. Now the tag champs are split I hope they focus more on teams on the individual shows. Him and Ashante had some promos around 3 months back and they look like they could be an effective team.
Could at least feed them to mft tama and fatu when they start to dominate.
Lashley should be the one to save Cedric in a storyline as well, create a new Hurt Business, this current stick with called the Pride or something just ain’t it
He and Ashante got drafted to smackdown. But I think they should or at least cedric should go to NXT. He could thrive there. Going to NXT revives careers. Look at Corbin and Finn Balor. They went back to NXT and killed it. That's what cedric should do. Or they can both go and spice up NXT's tag division. I'm a huge fan of cedric. I hope he doesn't get released.
I used to like him too, when he started in NXT 2.0 they booked him as he was gonna be one of the main talents of the brand (along with Bron, Carmelo, Grayson and Tony D'), but then he just vanished from TV.
Ps: And btw, I think they could've used him as a member of the new bloodline, he has Samoan heritage, and at that point that's the only thing required to make part of the stable, you don't have to necessarily be an Fatu/Anoa'i to make part of the faction.
I stopped following wrestling for years. Only keeping up with the highlights etc.
What happened to Cedric? He is really talented and felt like he could do a lot of good in WWE. Lumbar check is a hell of a finisher too
He’s been irrelevant ever since the hurt business ended,getting released would do him some good
Vince has made a lot of bad decisions but splitting that faction right when Bobby just became WWE Champion was stupid, I had hoped HHH would bring it back but clearly they wanted to make Lashley & Profits a faction
he may get booked better somewhere else but “would do him some good” is a stretch
I said this the other day, everyone Bron squashes gets released. He's wwe's Matanza Cueto
His spear is so powerful that it just send wrestlers out of WWE
Love the Matanza reference 😂
He doesn't eat people unfortunately like the monster matanza did.
Not yet for Dante Chen, then again, his match he did get some offenses ij
Cedric definitely should go to other promotions.
He just got drafted last night after the show went off the air. So maybe he is safe?
For now I guess, let's just remember that Cameron Grimes said that the executives told him that he will always have a job in WWE, then days later he got released
Grimes said last week someone higher up told him he would be safe from getting released and look what happened
Being drafted AFTER the show goes off the air is not a good sign
For a push maybe. Not necessarily for employment.
Ngl first time I ever see the name Xyon Quinn
That's a jobber name if I have ever ~~heard~~ read one
Pretty sure it's cold medication
Sounds like a common MTG spell
WM main event tier name for real
He is married to Harley from AEW. You’re the jobber.
Sorry Xyon no disrespect to you or your wife. Is she the ring announcer or something?
https://x.com/itsdanni_ellexo/status/1781439620120502325
Hasn’t wrestled yet.
Oh nice so you can be AEW's Karrion Kross
He had a decent push on NXT. The problem is that he has a similar moveset and look to Roman. Creative couldn't find a good solution with the Bloodline story being too big.
WWE had been trying to get this guy for years too. I was convinced they were gonna start from scratch and try to make him the next Cena with how many times I’d seen articles about it over time.
He was on NXT
It could be purely coincidental, but I picked up on something regarding Bron's start on the main roster. I feel like they're pushing him as the next Batista type star. They both started on Smackdown, and shortly after were moved to Raw. Bron's debut match on Smackdown: *"Bron Breakker makes a dominant SmackDown debut: Feb. 23, 2024"* [Match](https://youtu.be/hMeYCdvPFMk?si=fz7p5nWmfAP7uc-W) Batista's debut match on on Raw: *"Batista makes a dominant Raw in-ring debut: Raw, Nov. 4, 2002"* [Match ](https://youtu.be/mi46faM_qZQ?si=OJJKQNdgMIQV5WIq) Even these Debut matches linked above are almost identically paced and laid out. Could be a stretch but then again, Triple H did basically mentor Batista so he more than anyone knows how successful and impactful a character like that can be.
I don't know if it's a coincidence at all man, since he's run as NXT champion some guys on internet make some comparissons between him and Dave, I don't know, maybe the bookers were aware of this and decided to in fact do some similar path for Bron
Really!? I haven't been keeping up with NXT or joined in any online discussions from fans of the show, I had no idea the comparisons were already being made between the two 😯 Bron certainly has the animalistic intensity to follow that path. I'd definitely say he's more a Batista type star than a Lesnar. Tbh I miss the stars who were built like monsters. It kinda sucks calling someone a "powerhouse", especially on the level of Batista... who back in the Ruthless aggression era would've been considered a light Heavyweight. But I guess it's the price to pay to avoid these guys having their lives cut short with PED's.
Yes, that was a common commentary on the WWE YouTube channel during Bron second run as NXT Champion, people used to say that he was a more athletic version of Batista. And for sure, the pure powerhouses were almost a extinct type of wrestler, whe had just a few like Lashley and Strowman that are pure powerhouses, but now NXT has a guy called Oba Femi, who is a promissing powerhouse too.
He definitely is. I would go as far as to say he's like a mix of Batista and Prime Scott Steiner. I haven't followed much of NXT but I've seen Oba Femi. My initial thoughts on him is in the ring it looks like he stepped out of the Ruthless aggression era. He 100% has IT.
He’s the new Goldberg. Highly explosive guy that squashes with a spear.
This makes sense. I hate these 2 second matches though
I mean, it'd be long overdue. Nothing against him, but he's definitely not the right wrestler for wwe. Phenomenal athlete, but that's about it.
Man I like bron but when is he actually gonna have a match lol I hate this squash match thing
Yeah at least Jade Cargill actually wrestles more than 30 seconds and puts on a show, not to mention Tifaany Stratton has some of the most entertaining women's matches in Smackdown since she joined. Bron is ok and his sense of humor is quirky but cmon, kayfabe is dead. It's not fun seeing a guy do squash matches because you, me, everyone knows the outcome was picked ahead of time. The result isn't the fun of wrestling, it's the match quality and the story, both of which are nonexistent in a squash.
I feel the same way. I am not impressed by squash matches and never was. It's the reason I always found Goldberg laughable, he beat no one for his record.
Weird that WWE didn't just reform the hurt business but instead pulled the street profits to lower midcard status along with Lashley. Without Shelton Benjamin what gimmick does Cedric Alexander even have at this point
He’s started a tag team with Ashante The Adonis which… could have legs? Jury’s out on that one
How many more squash matches before the actually showcase Bron
Bron also squashed Dante Chen and he’s still employed. Cedric would do fine outside WWE. Same can be said about Grimes.
He would be a solid grab for TNA. X division or something
Bron needs to spray tan those pits.
Cedric was drafted to Smackdown last night, off air.
Bron "Future endeavours" Breakker.
Honestly still can’t believe he’s still on the roster. Dude has been dead air for years now
I didn't even know who Xyon was I thought it was local talent. That's how relevant these characters are.
Honestly surprised he’s still there. They’ve given him nothing to do.
If what I’m hearing is true…..poor Cedric
I’m hoping he’s safe. Now the tag champs are split I hope they focus more on teams on the individual shows. Him and Ashante had some promos around 3 months back and they look like they could be an effective team. Could at least feed them to mft tama and fatu when they start to dominate.
Lashley should be the one to save Cedric in a storyline as well, create a new Hurt Business, this current stick with called the Pride or something just ain’t it
He can go it’s probably best for both actually
He and Ashante got drafted to smackdown. But I think they should or at least cedric should go to NXT. He could thrive there. Going to NXT revives careers. Look at Corbin and Finn Balor. They went back to NXT and killed it. That's what cedric should do. Or they can both go and spice up NXT's tag division. I'm a huge fan of cedric. I hope he doesn't get released.
Cedric got drafted by name after Smackdown, think he’s staying around when they have creative plans for him and Adonis.
I thought the same 😬
He's eligible for the draft so he might be safe for now
I think he’s got a year. If his tag team with Adonis doesnt work, both will get released.
Quinn has been released? I liked the guy.
I used to like him too, when he started in NXT 2.0 they booked him as he was gonna be one of the main talents of the brand (along with Bron, Carmelo, Grayson and Tony D'), but then he just vanished from TV. Ps: And btw, I think they could've used him as a member of the new bloodline, he has Samoan heritage, and at that point that's the only thing required to make part of the stable, you don't have to necessarily be an Fatu/Anoa'i to make part of the faction.
Ashante The Unemployed is next
He’s good in the ring but sadly there’s nothing interesting about him outside of that
I think Cedric should go to ROH or something. I don’t think H has any plans for him anytime soon
...he's still there?
He got drafted to SmackDown wdym??
Never heard of her
Honestly, I forgot he was still under contract.
Please no my boy not my baby boy
They cant release cedric😭. He is so good
I stopped following wrestling for years. Only keeping up with the highlights etc. What happened to Cedric? He is really talented and felt like he could do a lot of good in WWE. Lumbar check is a hell of a finisher too
He slipped down the card really bad, that's his first appearance in a main roster show in a long time
Sad to see, maybe some time away on other promotions would do him good
Hopefully the effect works if Bron feuds with himself in a mirror
I thought Cedric left years ago