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Post by lucifer on Sept 12, 2014 6:36:17 GMT -5
Morning: read quote from HHH where he states he doesn't believe in pretending the past didn't happen while explaining Kenta, Devitt and Steen using their "real" names.
Afternoon: HHH posts a photo of himself, with Kenta, Devitt and Steen.
Evening: Kenta debuts on NXT and proclaims that "he" would like to be known as "Hideo Itami".
Can't wait to see whom Devitt and Steen would "like" to be known as...
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Post by Gunslinger on Sept 12, 2014 8:30:17 GMT -5
History doesn't let you trademark the names, I guess.
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Post by guiltyparty on Sept 12, 2014 8:35:16 GMT -5
I suspect we can thank Phillip Brooks and his lawyers for the name change.
I wouldn't be surprised if no one will keep the name they came in with (except Sting, of course).
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Post by aceldamas on Sept 12, 2014 10:50:09 GMT -5
Sort of on this topic:
I wonder how much of Steen being signed has to do with how much merch he moved on the independent level.
I am a big Steen fan and believe he is a great talent, but most would probably agree that he isn't what the WWE typically looks for (physically) in a superstar.
I'm just thinking that the E sees him selling a bunch of shirts and thinks he'll do the same for them; who cares if he's a good wrestler. He has a big indy following a'la Daniel Bryanson, and they think his fans will follow him to the Universe and spend money.
I don't know. Just a thought.
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Post by throwingtoasters on Sept 12, 2014 10:52:32 GMT -5
I think Kenta's new name is Hideo-us. Amirite?!
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Post by lucifer on Sept 12, 2014 12:24:42 GMT -5
Sort of on this topic: I wonder how much of Steen being signed has to do with how much merch he moved on the independent level. I am a big Steen fan and believe he is a great talent, but most would probably agree that he isn't what the WWE typically looks for (physically) in a superstar. I'm just thinking that the E sees him selling a bunch of shirts and thinks he'll do the same for them; who cares if he's a good wrestler. He has a big indy following a'la Daniel Bryanson, and they think his fans will follow him to the Universe and spend money. I don't know. Just a thought. All very valid points! |
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