[Official] Anonymous GM Discussion Thread

[Unsold Bacon]

I hope so but I most say I'm surprised this guy has not been future endeavored yet, I heard he was a possible choice a few months back before the Hitman took over the job on Monday nights. I would enjoy to see this not as much as would've enjoyed it a few months ago but still enjoy it. If he does I have a feeling he will hang up the boots on his in-ring career then.I never really saw him wrestle but I have a feeling he would be decent in the squared circle.

 

[mrbrownstone]

Please no this would be such a huge letdown if you cant get someone like The Rock or Daniel Bryan then atleast get Triple H or someone other former wrestler who still works for thems backstage (JR maybe?) but to build up a storyline like this with all this mystery and everyone wondering who it will be then for it to be revealed as Abe would be a massive letdown.

 

[VintageWWE]

I really like Abraham Washington but I don't think he should be revealed as the new GM. I wouldn't mind Washington being the permanent GM but not right now. With all the suspense of who the next GM will be I think it will be a huge letdown to reveal Washington as the GM. WWE should use this chance to really shock the audience.

 

[Wolfdemon]

Well the title of this thread is a little misleading after reading the report but if true this is no surprise to me. Abe was GM back in FCW under the name of Abraham Saddam Washington i believe. The man is damn good on the mic but didn't get a chance to shine in his cheesy gimmick show with Tony Atlas. This would be interesting to see where they would go if he is infact GM. They would need to make him heel because he has already drawn some good heat just from being on ECW.

 

[KnowYoRole]

Wow, anti-climactic much? You have a mystery GM involved in such a big high profile angle with nexus, making all these important decisions, and it turns out to be this guy? I really hope it isn't him. What a letdown.

 

[The 1-2-3 Killam]

If by great...you mean boring, then yes I agree with you. He isn't that good on the mic, and very few people are going to have any idea who he is. He was a nothing on ECW, and no matter how much they try to put him over, the fans are going to be upset. His segments were so boring, the fans starting chanting "boring" nearly every time he hit the ring! He wasn't a heel, he was a flop, and WWE is just trying to make the money they're giving him worth it. If he becomes the general manger of Raw, I will be extremely disappointed. He's better than Michael Cole, but he still means absolutely nothing to me.

 

[Pone]

I actually think that Abe is the perfect choice, storyline wise. Think about it, if the new GM is behind the Nexus group, wouldn't it make sense for him to be someone who is very well associated with them...and who better then the guy who calls all their matches and is the GM of FCW where most these guys come from anyway. I don't think Abe's gonna be a permanent GM but as far as the Nexus storyline it actually makes perfect sense...if it does happen then good job to the writers...i mean i know guys are hoping for Triple H or Jim Ross or some other big figure but...Why?! The whole point of Nexus is about young talent making there mark in the WWE by invading and taking over. Why put a guy whos already over on there side? Jim Ross wouldn't make sense storyline-wise cause he loves the legends and Nexus took them out. Neither would Triple H cause Nexus took out his father-in-law. The Rock is too Hollywood, I mean honestly STRICTLY from a storyline POV Abe is the best choice. Also if people hate him so much that means he's doing a good job cause Nexus IS a HEEL group. Hate the group, Hate the mouthpiece. So i say GREAT decision.

 

[vanderhevel]

i told everyone not to get their hopes up, this is the biggest let down since the gobbledeegooker.

people who are saying its a good choice make no sense, it seems like people on this site just say the opposite to be cool or something idk. why on earth would he earn a spot as the gm? it makes no sense storyline wise. guy has practically no history and was mostly irrelevant.


and nexus isn't hated to me as a heel group, they are hated by me for being a watered down joke that comes out and apologizes, and doesn't even have its 2 best members with it most of the time. im sure im not the only one finding it predictable and stale every time the run out to beat up a random person.

 

[Auxlz]

Neither would Triple H cause Nexus took out his father-in-law.

Dude, have you ever watched WWE???

Triple H has spent a lot of time on air making Vince's life hell and trying to take him out. DX was all about making Vince's life hell and trying to take him down, so how would it not make sense for HHH to get Nexus to take him out.

I don't think it will end up being Triple H though, but your reasoning for it not being him is way off.

I just don't think after what Vince has said to the new GM on RAW would make sense if it was Abraham, he told the GM he has total control over everything, he gave the Nexus contracts, and then they took out Vince. Vince didn't fire the new GM, or all of Nexus after that so it makes you think the GM is a huge name in wrestling to be able to get away with that, and get full control over RAW. Not some dude most people don't even remember.

 

[TheDaneTrain]

I think this would be an horrible ending to one of the best storylines in the recent years. I do not think Abe would even gather the response WWE would like. I can honestly say with 100% confidence that if he is revealed as GM.. WWE can expect a huge ratings drop from the boost that they are currently receiving.

 

[The Doctor]

i told everyone not to get their hopes up, this is the biggest let down since the gobbledeegooker.

Hardly. This could actually be quite a genius move if pulled off correctly.

people who are saying its a good choice make no sense, it seems like people on this site just say the opposite to be cool or something idk. why on earth would he earn a spot as the gm?

Because he's the GM of FCW, the training ground for future WWE stars.

it makes no sense storyline wise. guy has practically no history and was mostly irrelevant.

Now, maybe. But if they talk about how he's the GM of FCW, and explain what FCW is, it could be an incredible move. Think about it. Every single one of these guys were part of FCW before they were part of NXT. And the GM of FCW is (was?) Abraham Washington. If WWE talks all about Abe's history, and FCW's history, this could be genius. It may seem like a letdown at first, but think of the possibilities! Abe could favor these guys because they're the new blood. Abe could be the Nexus leader because he knows them and knows how hard it is to get noticed in the WWE when you're new. He could rant about how he was given a "stupid talk show" instead of showing off the true authority figure and wrestler he really is.

Honestly, people just need to think outside the box for once.

 

[joesgoingtoeatu]

theres a couple of things to remember here if he is the GM

1) Just because hes the GM, doesnt mean there isnt a "leader" behind the Nexus that still could be anybody

2) The mystery GM could be anyone, get fired because they found out he was behind the nexus and then Abe gets the job.

and

3) This will not "end" the storyline by any means. Abe could be favoring the group as the GM and the storyline can continue with Nexus constantly still anarching Raw.

Is it the best choice and a let down if he is all there is, sure. But it doesnt mean he still might not be an entertaining GM. Vince knows this storyline is hot and he is going to drag this thing out for all its worth. Please all lets not push the panic button here, lets see how it advances tomorrow. And let me ask you this also, if 7 guys from NXT can be considered relevant now based on what they did creatively, why cant the same thing happen for Abraham Washington ?
If there was breaking news that the NXT guys were going to be stars on RAW like this before the first attack happened, there would have been another post with people pissed just like some of u are now...

 

[thesweetness]

I think he would do a great job under one condition. That condition would be if they kept the guest host gimmick going. The guest hosts have nothing to do on RAW now that their match-making power has been stripped. Having Abraham Washington as RAW GM could help the guest host. Abe could interview the celebrities because that was essentially his role on ECW. And this would actually be good because it would be something both parties are comfortable with. Plus celebrities wouldn't have to be apart of these bad sketches anymore.

 

[Pone]

Dude, have you ever watched WWE???

Triple H has spent a lot of time on air making Vince's life hell and trying to take him out. DX was all about making Vince's life hell and trying to take him down, so how would it not make sense for HHH to get Nexus to take him out.

I don't think it will end up being Triple H though, but your reasoning for it not being him is way off.

I just don't think after what Vince has said to the new GM on RAW would make sense if it was Abraham, he told the GM he has total control over everything, he gave the Nexus contracts, and then they took out Vince. Vince didn't fire the new GM, or all of Nexus after that so it makes you think the GM is a huge name in wrestling to be able to get away with that, and get full control over RAW. Not some dude most people don't even remember.

understandable Trips is and has always gave Vince a hard time but its also always in a comedic manner, like dropping green paint on him or vandalizing one of his possessions but its never to physically hurt vince or put him out of comission as Nexus did. All in all Nexus is taking over the WWE and where does HHH fit in that situation? I understand where people say Abe is completely irrelevant and not well known amongst the WWE Universe but doesn't that explian what Nexus is about. I mean the entire group outside of Danielson were complete unknowns to the Universe. I just feel that right now Abe is a good fit to the group...again NOT permanent but to continue with the storyline it just seems right. I personally feel that a permanent GM won't come into effect until after SSLam sometime.

 

[vanderhevel]

if they talk up his history like a mofo it could transform into something interesting. but to me it seems like people will always see him as the ecw talkshow host and not take him seriously. for sure he wouldnt have been my first choice, in fact, i completely forgot about him for consideration.

 

[mrbrownstone]

I actually think that Abe is the perfect choice, storyline wise. Think about it, if the new GM is behind the Nexus group, wouldn't it make sense for him to be someone who is very well associated with them...and who better then the guy who calls all their matches and is the GM of FCW where most these guys come from anyway. I don't think Abe's gonna be a permanent GM but as far as the Nexus storyline it actually makes perfect sense...if it does happen then good job to the writers...i mean i know guys are hoping for Triple H or Jim Ross or some other big figure but...Why?! The whole point of Nexus is about young talent making there mark in the WWE by invading and taking over. Why put a guy whos already over on there side? Jim Ross wouldn't make sense storyline-wise cause he loves the legends and Nexus took them out. Neither would Triple H cause Nexus took out his father-in-law. The Rock is too Hollywood, I mean honestly STRICTLY from a storyline POV Abe is the best choice. Also if people hate him so much that means he's doing a good job cause Nexus IS a HEEL group. Hate the group, Hate the mouthpiece. So i say GREAT decision.

You make a good point but how many viewers are gonna know that he is the gm of FCW or that the NXT guys are from FCW, how many of the regular viewers are gonna know what FCW is fullstop? Maybe 25% at the absolute maximum (and thats being very generous) so while it seems great for those of us who know what is going on your leaving 75% minimum of your audiance 1. without a clue whats going on and 2. feeling extremely letdown as they wanted it to be a big name and that dosent seem like a smart business decision

 

[Suffy]

Does this really surprise anyone after ... Adamle was GM? After Hornswoggle was McMahon's son?
Personally I think it'd be pretty interested. It'd be something new and while maybe not what I would of wanted originally, it could work out.

However I would of went with Cole had they not went with him reading the e-mails. That confrontation with Cole and Bryan on NXT was straight out of something McMahon would do.

 

[Slack]

First off, Washington was GM of FCW a long time ago, until recently the GM was Norman Smiley.

I would be disappointed if the new mystery GM, especially if the GM is the guy behind the Nexus group, is Washington. I would like to see it be Jim Ross, Triple H or one of the McMahon children.

 

[RiVaLGaMeR]

I dont think so to be honest. WWE staff isnt stupid, they know the fans dont like him. Were not talking heel dislike were talking like everyone wishes he would either die or disappear. Hes annoying and looks completely stupid.

 

[Aether13]

If he is then the whole mystery GM will be extremely anti-climatic because they are putting someone on there who has only been featured on ECW for like 4-5 months. Yes Washington could do the job, he is extremely good on the mic, but for how much they are hyping this, it would be a true dissapointment with half of the fans scratching there head and wondering who this guy is.

 

[XgringolocoX]

If his talk show was any indication he'll suck...big time. But maybe he'll surprise me. I just wasn't all that entertained by the guy. Looked like he does have some potential...for what I just don't know.

 

[Mizamania]

I think this completely ruins the raw gm story washington to me was not funny and he didn't have much of a character outside of being an announcer i was hoping for someone like regal or jbl maybe even hhh idk but washington as gm imo really will wreck everything the wwe has built up for this storyline

 

[The People's Peep]

I'd just like to point out that if you look in the "Who is the GM" thread, yours truly was the first to mention Abraham Washington.

I'm sort of indifferent to this move. He is very good on the mic and if the writers do their job, he could be a very good heel GM. His character is a bit odd for a GM, but like I just said; the extent of his success depends on the writers. On the other hand, I was expecting more. I guess thats my problem though.

The thing is though, this could end up like last time. There were reports about him being the GM around the time that Bret became the GM. The WWE probably scratched the idea of him being GM because word got out about the plan. The same could be done this time, which leaves us asking who it could changed to this time.

 

[nutt]

honestly...I wouldn't care if Abraham Washington is the "mystery GM". It beats having to hear the iTunes sound, then see Michael 'I suck' Cole get up to the booth and show us all that he has to wear reading glasses because he's getting old to read these e-mails, when I can read perfectly fine without MY glasses on or my contacts in.

Any human being > RAW's mystery GM

I think Brian Gerwitz needs a new gig.

 

[paco1991]

Unless you watched ECW or wehrever the hell he came from like everyday..no one will know who he is or give two shits about him..i really hope this isnt the case cause it would be a total letdown and show the WWE once again dropping the ball on something that could possibly be big...they cold pick anyone else to be GM..me personally would love to see the Million Dollar ma as GM...it would be awsome... but this guy Abrham...whatever...he not really over with the crowd and like i said earlier unless you watched ECW like every week..you wouldnt know who he was