Would any of these wrestlers make an IMPACT in WWE?

[I_Am_Electro_Boy]

wrestlezone.com:

Following the announcement of Taeler Hendrix, Joey Ryan, Madison Rayne and Christian York being released from their TNA Wrestling contracts, former TNA tag team champion Crimson has been removed from the Impact Wrestling website. There has been no confirmation by either TNA at this time, but it appears as if he may have been released in the locker room clean-out.

Whenever WWE release wrestlers there's always discussion whether TNA should be interested in hiring them or not. But whenever TNA release talent there's no real discussion whether WWE should be interested in them, so I thought I'd start the discussion about TNA's recently released talents and whether they'd make an IMPACT in WWE.

Out of the list of released talent I think Madison Rayne and Crimson (if he's actually released) would fit into the current roster.

WWE are focusing more on the divas division lately and Madison Rayne is a pretty decent wrestler. She would make a good heel in WWE as she was pretty entertaining, so I think she'd fit nicely. WWE could then put focus on AJ, Kaitlyn, Rayne and the Bellas, which would make the division stronger having them as the top divas.

IF Crimson is actually released then I think WWE would be silly not to be interested in him. He has a nice look and the build of a WWE guy. He's decent on the mic and can be entertaining if you give him a chance. He's also young so has time to develop even more under WWE. He also is able to be both a face and a heel as he showed while he was with TNA.


So, who do you think WWE should think about hiring?

 

[Starkist]

The only two I can think of who could make it in the WWE is Crimson and Rayne. He has a decent look to where WWE might try him out. He could be used in the upper mid card to mid card status. Other than that, I don't see him going any higher. Rayne, she could make it as a diva if used properly. She has the look to fit in well with the divas. She isn't half bad in the ring either or on the mic.

As for the others, no. Joey Ryan can go back to ROH and York to the indies too. I see nothing in those two that are anything appealing. Indy fans might try tell me different about Joey Ryan that is.

 

[#HELLNO]

Taeler Hendrix: OK, so she won Gut Check and then disappeared down into OVW where she was seen once again last month wrestling the KO's Champ. From what I have seen of her in ring skills they need to be worked on a lot, although with that being said WWE have been able to make Sin Cara look good, so I don't see why they shouldn't think about hiring her. Saying as they are 'focusing' more on the Divas Division.

Joey Ryan: I personally just don't like this guy and I don't see WWE ever taking him on board.

Madison Rayne: She would be a perfect fit into the WWE's Divas Division. Her in ring work is not that of the Fabulous Moolah's but she could develop a bit more. Although with her currently being pregnant, I don't see the 'E' signing her up as quick.

Christian York: Now I know that WWE don't like putting together tag teams that where famous on the indies on their shows, but I believe that this would be a great way to get Joey Mercury back on WWE TV. As much as I like York, and respect his in ring work I don't see them going for him any time soon either.

Crimson: If he is released then WWE needs to quickly get him signed up, he is a great in ring star for his age and for the amount of time that he has been a 'pro'. Also like it has been stated already, he has the WWE build. WWE needs to get him signed up because he is good at what he does, and has the qualities to be a good Heel in the 'E'.

 

[fafa1021]

Definitely Madison and Crimson are the only two that might be of interest to WWE. Madison is a strong female worker and and can cut a promo. Other than Kong they never really had a strong interest in bringing in TNA Knockouts but I think Madison would be someone who they would have some interest in.

Of course Crimson has the whole "WWE Look" that would make him appear to be a possibility. However I only see him getting a developmental deal and eventually getting released. I personally don't see enough as far as ring work or mic skills that put him on a WWE main roster level. Of course if one were to assume that the training in WWE development is better than what's going on at OVW, then perhaps this could be the best thing to happen to Crimson's wrestling career.

 

[DX Mols]

I'd love for WWE to bring in some of the former Knockouts like Angelina Love, that Latina chick who's name I've already forgotten, and Madison Rayne.

Joey Ryan would be an entertaining character, but I doubt he'll ever make it.

Crimson has the look, but he's just a big stiff. Same thing w/ Christian York.

I'd be shocked if any of them ever made it to WWE.

 

[Nikeo]

Joey Ryan - No. I just don't see it. He's not a bad wrestler, not a bad talker and can portray a pretty decent ********. However, I just don't see "it" and as such there are a plethora of workers who are better suited to the WWE.

Crimson - I wasn't really watching TNA when he did the undefeated streak so I can't really comment on his work. From what I have seen he could probably be turned into a decent property. He has a very unique look, he certainly stands out. I think that's a priority for the WWE, or any company, somebody who doesn't look like Generic Big Guy #3.

Christian York - From a sentimental standpoint, I'd like York to do well. I think his story, the aging veteran with one last shot at stardom, is a very relatable concept. He's more than capable in the ring too. From a business stand point, however, he's a dime a dozen indy guy.

Madison Rayne - I remember Rayne's first run in the Beautiful People. While I liked that the group was becoming more of a faction, I felt that Rayne was very, very green and I never saw her amounting to anything. Then I saw a match she had with Mickie James, during a period I wasn't really watching wrestling, and I was blown away at how far she had come along. They need somebody like a Rayne, James or a McCool to help bring some of the divas along.

 

[Jack-Hammer]

Of the Gut Check competitors, the only one listed there that impressed me was Joey Ryan. Unfortunately, TNA then saddled him with a lousy gimmick that was, for all intents & purposes, Val Venis 2.0 before turning him into something of a comedy jobber. Ryan's solid in the ring and he's got genuinely good promo skills. I don't see how he could do any worse in WWE, but I don't think that he'd make it to a main eventer.

Taeler Hendrix, generally speaking, wouldn't be any worse off than most of the Divas on the WWE roster in terms of in-ring ability or personality. However, what I saw of her in TNA, she still needs a lot of work. She looked slow, awkward and her timing was really off. In the ring, she reminded me of a less hot version of Velvet Sky and she has n personality to speak of. If anything, she'd definitely be sent to NXT because she'd definitely need it

Madison Rayne could do a lot for the Divas in WWE. When it comes to personality and promo ability, she's probably been the strongest woman on the TNA roster for quite some time. She's been wrestling for about 8 years now, she's only 27 years old and definitely has he sort of look that a lot of people in WWE would like. As far as he in-ring work goes, she's pretty decent. She's no Natalya or Mickie James, but she's pretty good and worked hard to VASTLY improve herself from the early days in which she was the third wheel in The Beautiful People. If given a choice between Rayne or Hendrix, Rayne is by far the better choice in my eyes. If WWE had a serious women's division as a whole instead of just a couple of strong performers, then Madison Rayne could be a genuine benefit.

I don't see York making any sort of impact in WWE. Of the five mentioned, he has the least amount of upside. York is a 36 year old indy guy and that's where he's ultimately going to finish up his career. He's someone that's been wrestling since late '96 but there's never been any real buzz or excitement about him. He's been a nameless face in the crowd, and that says something because it seems that damn near every indy wrestler of note has hardcore fans proclaiming him the greatest of all time. Given how TNA's mid-card is set up, the guy never really had a chance. The TV title is something that TNA gives to guys to sit on for 6 months and with the X Division made up of interchangeable high flyers, York didn't fit in. If he'd tried to be more of a ground & pound kind of guy who did high risk moves now and then, he'd have been okay I think. However, he usually tried to do all the various flips and high spots and all that; but it didn't work because he's much too slow and awkward to pull it off.

When it comes to Crimson, I think he's one of the most overrated guys the TNA roster has seen the last few years. He has a great look and is athletic for a guy as big as he is. His in-ring work is pretty decent but he has no personality from what I've seen. His personality and "intensity" is limited to coming out to the ring and making weird faces that are supposed to pass as mean or angry I suppose. A lot of TNA fans have gone nuts over this guy but I honestly don't see what the big deal is. I will say, however, that thing might be different if TNA hadn't tried to saddle him with a lame and extremely half assed attempt to promote him as the new Goldberg. They gave him an undefeated streak that was, as I said, half assed with poor execution that ultimately set this guy up for failure.

 

[newwaveknight]

When it comes to Crimson, I think he's one of the most overrated guys the TNA roster has seen the last few years. He has a great look and is athletic for a guy as big as he is. His in-ring work is pretty decent but he has no personality from what I've seen. His personality and "intensity" is limited to coming out to the ring and making weird faces that are supposed to pass as mean or angry I suppose. A lot of TNA fans have gone nuts over this guy but I honestly don't see what the big deal is. I will say, however, that thing might be different if TNA hadn't tried to saddle him with a lame and extremely half assed attempt to promote him as the new Goldberg. They gave him an undefeated streak that was, as I said, half assed with poor execution that ultimately set this guy up for failure.

Whether you feel he's overrated or not, that doesn't mean he can't make it in the WWE. Although you feel that he is overrated, do you think he could make it in the WWE?

 

[The Eighties]

The thing to remember is that WWE already have a number of guys in NXT being developed to bring up to the main roster, and I really don't see any of the releases being so outstanding that WWE would feel the need for them.

On the female side of things Hendrix is ok but if WWE want to scoop up a young female wrestler they'd be better off going back to Ivelisse.

Madison Rayne would be a good signing though, even if she didn't wrestle she'd be an excellent valet for a young heel or young heel team as her mic work and personality are strong and she can get heat. However she's pregnant apparently so any move would be a year or so down the track.

 

[Nate DaMac]

No. They were in Developmental in TNA, how much further can you be from the WWE main roster? Maybe pick up some of the younger ones and stick them in NXT, see what they're capable of. I wouldn't be breaking down any doors or anything, though. Crimson might be a guy they can mold, maybe Joey Ryan. Can't really comment on the women since all of the women in either company suck.

 

[TempestH]

Joey Ryan would be a good fit in the WWE. He cleans up real nice. Ditch the whole 70s pornstar thing and he'd look like a future star.

 

[OneTooManyPunts]

The only two people that were released today that I could see even having a chance of getting in to WWE are Crimson and Madison Rayne.

Crimson is green, and being off almost a year with an injury isn't going to help that, but he's someone that might be able to be molded and developed under the WWE training system.

Madison Rayne is an excellent in ring talent, and has shown she can be good on the mic when the occasion calls. I could see her being a good addition to the Diva's roster. They need more talent in that area that is fully developed and talented in the ring. I think Rayne fits the bill

 

[Dagger Dias]

The ones who really stand out as far as having the potential to make it in WWE are Joey Ryan, Crimson, and Madison Rayne.


Joey Ryan
I highly doubt he would make it much further than, say, the US Championship. However, he would easily make a hilarious midcard heel and would fit in great in the midcard tier. That's it though, primarily due to the fact that Ryan would not make a very believable threat to either of the world titles.

Crimson
He has a ton of potential. Crimson would be believable in a push similar to Ryback's initial push last year or Mark Henry's Hall of Pain. He'd need a bit of improvement in the ring though. With more training Crimson could become World Heavyweight Champion someday. Worse wrestlers have held the belt before and he certainly has the look needed in order to be a believable threat to the belt. Maybe even a WWE Championship shot against someone like Cena or Punk. That's wishful thinking, although if Ryback can make it then so could Crimson.

Madison Rayne
Divas Championship reign. It goes without saying. She is better than every single diva on the roster except for AJ and Natalya. A feud with AJ would be great and I can see her winning the title if she joined WWE. They need more divas like Madison who is good both in the ring and at promos.


As for Taeler Hendrix or Christian York I am unsure at the moment. Taeler could perhaps enter the divas division although she would not make anywhere near the impact that Madison would. Diva jobber perhaps to make girls like AJ and Kaitlyn look stronger going into title matches? York probably wouldn't accomplish much. They need more names in the tag team division so he'd likely get put into some random team or be a jobber.

 

[Jack-Hammer]

Whether you feel he's overrated or not, that doesn't mean he can't make it in the WWE. Although you feel that he is overrated, do you think he could make it in the WWE?

Based on what I've seen? He'd be a solid mid-card guy that I think Vince would attempt to give a strong main event push to because of his physical look and presence. Once he got that push, unless he showed some VAST overall improvement in terms of character & personality, I think his main event push would be killed.

Wade Barrett is overall, in my estimation, much better than Crimson, certainly has more personality, but he's been buried for most of this year. Even though he's in the WHC MITB match, and if he wins, he has zero momentum right now. Antonio Cesaro is far superior to Crimson in the ring and he's no worse when it come to personality but, he's been given a similar treatment to Barrett. He's also gotten the "boring" label by some WWE officials and that could be the kiss of death, depending on which of these officials think he's "boring". Again, like Barrett, he has no real momentum right now even if he wins MITB. Ryback is probably as good in the ring as Crimson, maybe on the same level, but he has a far more intimidating presence, much more believable intensity and has the kind of look that Vince salivates over. However, as of right now, it looks as though they're turning him into a cowardly heel if his current angle with Jericho is any indication. As a result, I'd say his time as a main eventer might be up. Ryback & Crimson both have been given the Goldberg treatment by WWE and TNA, the big difference being that people bought into Ryback as an acceptable Goldberg clone and they didn't with Crimson.

All three of these guys have more, overall, to bring to he table than Crimson. They're three big, powerful guys with good looks, in-ring ability, presence and have been given significant pushes. It hasn't panned out for them and I've seen nothing out of Crimson thus far that makes me think he'd fair any better.

 

[MCMG]

I think Crimson could do an alright job in the WWE. His matches are fairly good and he has intimidating look. I think that Crimson could be in a tag-team or as a bodyguard. Crimson has no worth as a singles superstar. His mic-work is average and even if he improved in that regard, I still feel he would be, at best, a mid-carder.

Putting him in a tag-team; possibly with a manger, I feel he could be a success.

 

[dtroppe]

No I don't think so. Wwe has more than enough people that can't get over, why add more junk. Crimson has a decent look but he is still real small. He needs to bulk up a little before even considering going to wwe

 

[Jay Jayerson]

Taeler Hendrix - She is in fact a little green. But so is everyone else when they are starting out. However, what I see here is a young lady with a little bit of "it". With the nurturing of those with the experience behind the scenes at WWE she could become a big star.

Crimson - During his "undefeated streak" in TNA I never once bought it. I never once bought this guy could decimate anyone in the ring. He looked like a big stiff jobber with no charisma. But I've been watching OVW for a while now and his Crimson Army stuff isnt *too* bad, but its not that great either. They did do a great segment with Joseph Park that I enjoyed. I think they ruined him by bringing him in too early and giving him a gimmick that he couldn't sell with the undefeated streak. And now its too late. And I kinda feel bad for the guy because he was just getting good. WWE has all the money in the world, I don't think it would kill them to see if they could do something with him. It would be a huge middle finger to TNA if they managed to turn him into money.

Madison Rayne - Easily. She is a total pro. She would fit excellently in the WWE. However the WWE barely has enough time for the Divas with all the "important" recaps of other shows and even what happened earlier that night. I wonder how the Divas feel about the "From the Vault" segments they have been playing on Smackdown? I'd rather watch Natalya (or Madison) than watch her father thanks.

Joey Ryan - He could get ok heat on the mic, and he sold moves fairly well in the ring, but he had no repertoire of his own moves seemingly. Way too generic in the ring. But maybe he could be turned into something good if WWE got their hands on him. But I wouldnt hold my breath waiting for it to happen.

Christian York - Unfortunately he is just too old. Thats the unfortunate reality.

 

[newwaveknight]

I think Crimson could do an alright job in the WWE. His matches are fairly good and he has intimidating look. I think that Crimson could be in a tag-team or as a bodyguard. Crimson has no worth as a singles superstar. His mic-work is average and even if he improved in that regard, I still feel he would be, at best, a mid-carder.

Putting him in a tag-team; possibly with a manger, I feel he could be a success.

I would say better than making him a tag team guy or a singles wrestler with a manager, how about an enforcer in a stable? There's only two requirements for that:

1) Be big, muscular (without being small), or both.

2) Be intimidating.

Crimson could do both of those things, let someone else in the stable do most of the mic work, and let someone else in the stable do most of the in-ring work.

 

[PookiesNumber1]

Joey Ryan He's enough to have a comedic jobber role for a couple years in WWE
Crimson Goofy looking ginger that's angry, maybe lasts a year in WWE