Should WWE sign Buff Bagwell?

[KillBill]

Former five-time WCW tag champ Buff Bagwell visited my aunts' holiday "Burger and Bean Blast" and chatted with King Gremlin.

He commented on the rampant rumors about him coming to TNA. "I don't know who started them, but (the rumors) are totally false. I have not been contacted by TNA. If they did call, I'd answer (even if it was collect) and listen."

Bagwell was last on the big stage in 2001 in the WCW. Since then he's done some independent circuit work but admits he wants to get back on the big stage.

When asked if not TNA what about the WWE, his face lit up. "I'd love to join them so much I'd work for free!"

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So, the question is, would you like to see him back, and would he be successful? I started a thread awhile back, about what could of been if he hadn't been released from WWE back in '01. The best years of his life, he's been out of Wrestling, he was only 30 back then. But would I like to see him back? Hell yeah. Even just for nostalgia effect. Theres very few WCW guys left, so it would be refreshing to see him there. And the surprising thing is he'd rather go to WWE than TNA where all the WCW guys are. But anyways, he was always different, I would assume he'd be a little humble for being out of main stream, I believe it would work. If he did sign and won any title, it would be one hell of a comeback. Thoughts?

 

[klunderbunker]

No and for one simple reason: Bagwell sucked. He was an average midcarder who got a push because people left WCW. He got over because of the NWO shirt on his back and nothing more. People never cared about him and they wouldn't now. It would be a waste of time and money, as well as a roster spot to someone young that could pay some dividends for the company down the road. Absolutely not.

 

[Milkyway!]

Bagwell is 39 years old, and never did anything in his career in the first place. Its obvious his career is coming to an end. What would they have him to do? What would they say on his coming back? Who would he fued with? Theres nothing really to do with a 39 year old, that you've not allready worked with for years. Sure Ric Flair was an exception, but he was a well known name.

I just had to look up a list of accomplishments, and watch a few matches to even remember who Buff Bagwell was. Then I remembered, "Oh! He was that guy in the NwO" and thats about it.. The fans today wouldn't recognise him, hes not that good in the first place, and he just outright sucked in his prime, why wouldn't he suck now?

 

[LamaNamaneumi]

I remember seeing Buff in some softcore porno that was on "skin-o-max" back in the mid 90's. When I hear the name Bagwell, I think of Judy, Buff's mom and former WCW tag team champ. Wasn't Buff the one who also had his mommy call and say he could not show up to a event?
So to answer the question no I think buff should go work at WallMart.

 

[mral82]

wwe should hire him on a short term basis qnd have him be the brian kendrick's partner. Marcus 'Buff' Bagwell is a nice guy cause I met him when he was workin for Harley Race WLW. If you remember Buff was the forst WCW star after McMahon bought WCW and headlined RAW one night. So WWE should give him a chance.

 

[SavageTaker]

KB basically summed up everything I had to write. He was never any good and i doubt things have changed. He was given an opportunity because bigger names where leaving and he was the only real option left. He is a waist of money. The money they would waist on him could be used on something better like an actual talented performer that could do good things for the WWE in the future.

And like Milky said he is now 39 years old. He is going to retire soon anyways so what would be the point in bringing him in if he is just going to stay for a few years and then leave.

 

[HHH19KK]

Yea i dont think bagwell will work in the wwe. He wouldnt in anywhere whether its ECW (no problem there), Smackdown ( where they are pushing young bloods like Morrison), and he will be squashed on RAW with big names like Orton, HHH, HBK, Batista, and Cena being on the show. So no i dont see Bagwell in the WWE

 

[It's...Baylariat!]

Buff Bagwell was known to me as Scott Steiner's lacky. Buff was a decent performer back in WCW, but he's aged since then, and to be honest...no one would recognize him and if they did, they'd be like, "wait...what?" Release Kennedy and pick up Buff? I don't think so.

And the argument was posed before, but I feel it's a valid point. Buff isn't all too recognizable. The shock value would be minimal. And what would they do with him? Honestly? I can't think of anyone to feud him with that would make sense.

 

[shafe_41]

Oh good God no. This is about as good of an idea as the thread "Should the WWE sign Pacman Jones?" There's absolutely nothing he would have to offer. He's gotta be like 40 by now. He was worthless at 30, at 35, and is still worthless. Plus last time he was in the WWE, Vince told him not to wear his stupid hat to the ring, Buff wore his stupid hat to the ring, Buff was subsequently fired. 99.9% of the people that sit and type in this forum bring more to the table than Buff freakin Bagwell. Vince will bring back Kennedy 43 times before he brings Buff back once. Buff sucks. Nuff said.

 

[AnthonyMango/NoFate007]

Ugh. No. Bagwell sucked when he was in his prime. What's he going to do now besides suck even more? WWE stands to gain nothing from such a move. He was never popular, so its not like they'd be rolling in cash from his merchandise, nor will he boost the ratings, nor will he boost the in-ring product. Bagwell going to WWE is as pointless of a rehiring as it would be if they decided to bring Disco Inferno or Hugh Morris into the WWE lol.

 

[Spunky]

Buff "the stuff" Bagwell? Returning to WWE?

Why would they sign an un-charismatic, Very average performer in prime, With neck problems(broken), That brings absolutely nothing to the table, That a youngster couldn't give them?

The guy did nothing in WCW, Except be the best damn lackey the NWO has ever had. The only redeaming quality he has is the Blockbuster, But any Tom, Dick, Or Harry could perform it.

 

[The Dewbliners]

I'd honestly prefer they brought back Lash LeRoux before they did Bagwell! I know, it's been said before, but why bring back a mediocre mid-carder, who had a penchant for botching simple moves, and seriously injuring other performers. At least with Lash, you get some entertaining moments and cool dance moves. That's more than Marcus Bagwell could offer 15 years ago, or even 20 year! (yes, he was working at that point, in the GWF). So, my answer is no to Bagwell, yes to somebody more worthy (looking your way, Van Hammer, Lash LeRoux, hell, even TAFKAPI)!

 

[TheOneBigWill]

Lotsa Bagwell hate going on in this thread. I was always a fan of Buff Bagwell, but that was also before I found out the internet exsisted and discovered what type of person he is behind the scenes.

Of course he'd work for free in getting a chance to Wrestle for the W.W.E, again. Because when they actually pushed him as one half of the top talent coming over from the initial w.C.w invasion - Bagwell couldn't keep his Mother on a leash, thus ended up released over the situation from what I read a long time ago. That and the fact that he threw a fit any time he couldn't hit his finisher in a match, win - lose - or draw. Why he'd want to tarnish his finisher by hitting it in a match he lost is beyond me.

All in all, No would still be my answer. And this is coming from someone who enjoyed him. He's grown too old, and likely isn't in the same shape he was in. (which mind you, wasn't the best considering his neck injuries) Despite growing older, I hold strong belief that his maturity level probably hasn't changed.

Finally, there'd be no true place for him in the Company. Everyone is pretty solid in storylines where they are. Outside of randomly bringing him in to feud with John Morrison, over a "who has the better body" feud - there is simply nothing for Buff Daddy.

 

[pampero firpo]

vince is too smart to sign him. he had his chance and blew it.
vicious and delicous was pretty entertaing in wcw however.

 

[Y 2 Jake]

Since when wasn't Buff one of the most entertaining wrestlers of all time? Yeah, he's shit. But so are a lot of wrestlers in WWE. Most don't have the charisma Buff Daddy does, and almost all of them don't have the mother he does.

Some great stories could come out of him getting a job with WWE.

 

[Age of Orton]

He could try TNA first and if he's successful then WWE could pick up after his contract ends, apart from that what impact would Buff have? probably the same as Goldust, be a shadow of you're former self.

 

[Nate DaMac]

I don't hate him as much as everyone else seems to, but he would have absolutely no place in the WWE, or TNA either for that matter. He has absolutely no name value, nothing to offer the younger generation at all, and to call his in ring ability bad is an understatment. I found him mildy entertaining back in the day, But he just made me laugh. I was 9.

 

[Gr8One8]

If you remember Buff was the forst WCW star after McMahon bought WCW and headlined RAW one night. So WWE should give him a chance.

I'm sorry to say, but I was actually a Buff fan back in the day. His stuff in was entertaining. He was charismatic. Even his tag team with Luger (Totally Buff) was cool.

But the Invasion ruined everything I liked about his character. That match with Booker T on Raw was extremely boring. He was the heel in that match, but everything he did was awful. He screwed up, which is why he was released in the first place.

My opinion is simple: If his attitude changed and he can come in with that same charisma he had at one time in , then I think he'd be a welcome addition. But if his attitude hasn't changed, and his in-ring work is anywhere close to that fateful night on Raw, then no thank you, Buff.

 

[Pimpin]

Just no, hell no to be exact.

Buff sucked in WCW & more than likely he will damn sure suck today. What exactly will he bring to the table now that he hasn't brought(which ain't much) to the table in his prime. He would be very out of place in WWE as they're really ain't any feuds he can get into.

 

[Blade]

Simply put, dear god no.
The guy was a bad wrestler, and he has absolutely no name value.
He some how got a few WCW titles from being roided off his ass and wearing a silly hat. I'm willing to bet the guy is still on steroids so I think even if he did join WWE, he would be gone within months.

Nobody wants to see him. There may be some bitter WCW fans still out there who think all former WCW wrestlers should go to WWE and win WWE's world title, but I'm pretty sure they're extinct now, and they'd be the only ones who'd want to see him in WWE.
And anyway, WWE are making a big deal about pushing young guys now, the next generation of main eventers. Why would WWE bring it a washed up has-been (even calling him as has-been is pushing it a little bit) to congest the already quite crowded WWE roster?

 

[Blade]

If you remember Buff was the forst WCW star after McMahon bought WCW and headlined RAW one night. So WWE should give him a chance.

Yeah, he headlined one Raw. So what? It was only a way to further the Booker T/ Austin/ Angle/invasion storyline.
It's not that big of a deal that he headlined the time WCW were given on Raw because Booker T and DDP were the only stars in the invasion. They just needed some random midcarder to have the match with Booker T to further the angle.
Don't think WWF liked him cause he had 1 Raw match.
After it he managed to get his ass fired for bad behaviour. So I think WWE right now in general dislike Bagwell. Assuming they care enough about him to be anything other than indifferent.

 

[Scott Free]

Why would the WWE bring him in at all when it's a given fact he'd get fired shortly after ? Even if he's willing to work for free, I don't see him staying clean or keeping his ego under control. I personally never cared much for his performance and don't see what he would bring to the WWE, Buff is the Stuff that the WWE already has too much of and needs to cut down on.

Peace out.

 

[ztwhite]

It's already been said a dozen times, but what's the point ??

It's not like Buff was a superstar. All he possessed was a tremendous physique, which was more than likely fueled by steroids. I would imagine the guy is still on the juice since there's no reason for him to not be.

The one thing Vince does not do is waste money on talent, so he's certainly not going to waste money on Buff Bagwell.

 

[sTyLnK]

I was watching him on some show and he said that he hates that he has a name called Buff Bagwell sometimes because he has to maintain that image and it can be tough. Steroids wise he said it took it a few times way back in the early 90's, but hasn't since then. He did a ton of research and knew it would be dangerous to take them long term.

So, his physique would certainly be there, but his wrestling? He always was very average in the ring.

I think if he did come into the WWE for even a short stint, it would help shake things up a bit in terms of story lines and maybe bring in some other past names. It certainly wouldn't hurt.

 

[Father:_Polley]

I read that headline and thought... 'why in the hell would WWE want Buff Bagwell. Clearly, if Mr Bagwell had been any good, he would have been kept on when WWE bought over his contract in the first place.

He's only known for a Judy Bagwell on a pole match, and apparent Steroid usage. Come on, it's not as if Buff's actually gonna do anything beneficial bar holding back a few people on the roster with some potential