Which Current TNA Star Can Make The Biggest Impact In WWE?

[Hem]

It's a simple thread. Who do you think from TNAs current roster can make the greatest impact (no pun intended) in the WWE if they were to debut in their current character? How would you have him or her debut?

My choice is Bram. He is the most aggressive superstar on the TNA roster right now. He has come to grow on me over the past few months. Not only have his in ring work and promos become better but the overall character has developed beyond my expectations.

If he were to debut in the WWE I'm sure he would have to tone down some of his moves but he could still be a key player for the WWE.

As of late WWE has gotten a bunch of aggressive wrestlers on their roster such as Sheamus, Kevin Owens, Dean Ambrose, Bray Wyatt and Brock Lesnar.

I think the best way to debut him is as an old friend of Sheamus. After seeing Sheamus take back wrestling for the real men he decided he would lend a hand.

Eventually they form a tag team and Bram shows his stuff. They could also add a diva like Paige to the mix. After some time, Sheamus starts losing and Bram turns on him. They have a hell of a physically brutal feud which Bram walks out of as the victor.

After this he could go on and challenge for a mid card title and eventually work his way up to the WWE championship.

So thats my choice. I think its a good one. What do you guys think? Who would your choice be?

 

[joeg]

For me, Angelina Love. I honestly have no clue why they still keep her in TNA after so many years. It makes no sense after many talents that have been around for this long have done nothing to stop TNA's 80% drop in viewership since 2010. She has no more goals left in TNA & has has no more quality or value to help TNA draw. Her career has gone to waste & her spot could have gone to another female talent long ago. She's worked too hard up to this point to be stuck in such a horrible spot. Trish even said she wanted to have a match with her. Charlotte also suggested last year that she wants a match with her on Twitter. Neither are ever gonna end up in TNA.

Love recently said in a video that she wanted to wrestle Paige. Go figure. Paige is a fresh young talent with a big career ahead of her that WWE made into a big deal. TNA could have many women like Paige, MANY, but NO. Any fresh talent that TNA has they either leave or Gaburick fires them so these former champions can return. For what??? If they had no ideas for Samoa Joe before he split, what do they possibly need Love for? Does she need another crappy 2 week title reign? Does Awesome Kong really need to be around when you got Havok? Does Stale Kim need to be in a title shot every 2 weeks? So disgusting. It's no wonder why this company is in financial trouble. People got sick of seeing the same talent over & over that they quit watching & going to events.

I don't even know why she returned to TNA last year, after they practically screwed her big. When WWE expressed interest in outgoing talent like her, Morgan, Shelley, etc., Dixie had to sue them so none of them could go, not even Flair was ever signed to a contract. Great job, Dixie! These are people that used to work for you & you had to crush their dreams.

I always wanted to see Nattie get a real tag team partner since Beth retired. They have been friends since their days in developmental & nobody has yet to suggest a better partner for Nattie that WWE has currently. They would make a great tag team to build a tag division around, if WWE is committed to one.

She's 33, don't care. She ugly, don't care. Many Divas don't last long or have universally favorable looks anyway. She could give Summer Rae some Summer Rae lessons. Many Divas have or will have trouble getting over & the division overall lacks experience. I know Dana Brooke is especially going to meet some hurdles that can only be remedied by programs with the right people.

If she can't wrestle, I'd still love to see her as a manager for many future talents, even up to the point that Trish's son Max is old enough to be a wrestler, if that's what he chooses.

 

[Seosa]

A lot of the stars from 05-09, at least those still with the company. Definitely Bobby Roode. I was hoping Bully Ray would take Velvet Sky with him to the E but nothing has happened, the Beautiful People would do well in the E if given the opportunity. And by opportunity, I mean being able to avoid Bella politics.

 

[Jack-Hammer]

As of right now? I think the only wrestlers who're currently on the TNA roster that'd make a huge impact would be established veterans like Kurt Angle or Jeff Hardy for certain. I'd say Bobby Lashley would make a big impact because of the success he's had in TNA and as an MMA fighter, with a pretty impressive record of 12-2.

A few years back, I'd have included "TNA Originals" like Bobby Roode and James Storm, but I think the ship has sailed.

While he's no longer a member of the TNA roster and there are rumors he's coming to WWE, Samoa Joe could probably make a pretty decent impact, especially if he spent a brief amount of time in NXT to be built in front of fans who might not be familiar with him. Joe already has a pretty big following as it is, so a brief stint in NXT could possibly get him over with fans well before he made his main roster debut.

Someone I think could have the potential to make an impact, though maybe not initially, is Magnus. To be perfectly honest, Magnus is someone I'm surprised WWE hasn't reached out to in recent years as there's a ton of upside to him. He's only 28 years old, he has a great look, he has a lot of experience in that he's almost a 12 year veteran & has worked for a lot of different companies, is very solid in the ring and on the mic.

 

[FromGlasgow]

I think most of the TNA roster would just ending up jobbing if they went to the WWE, Personally the one guy who I would love to see back wrestling guys like Daniel Bryan and Cesaro would be Kurt Angle but I think the WWE would more than likely just use him in no more than a couple of ppv's or raws probably just jobbing in forgetable matches. Someone I do think would do well in WWE would be Magnus, Sort of like an ideal new heel to join the authority.

 

[AustinHartLesnarHBKTaz80]

AUSTIN ARIES.

Bar none.

He's got the charisma, mic skills, wrestling ability----he's got IT.

Would love to see him in the ring with the likes of Finn Balor, Kevin Owens, Neville, Itami, Daniel Bryan----all would be spectacular matchups.

 

[Vanilla Midget]

Obviously the Hardys, Angle, and anyone else that had a main roster run in WWE and held titles could once more, but that's obvious. Joe goes without saying, and may already be a done deal.

I would have said Roode but that ship has super sailed, about 8 years ago. Even a few years ago, WWE was biting in the ass with their youth movement. It wasn't until the last year or two that WWE began signing talents over 30. Roode is TNA for life, and there's nothing wrong with that.

If I had to go with anyone, it would be the Wolves. I know they had that NXT tryout, but it doesn't count as a run. They're still in their early 30s, so a WWE run isn't out of the question, but it would have to happen within the next two years. Outstanding team that I'd like to see lock horns with Kidd/Cesaro and the Luchas.

I'll second Bram, would have prefered him in The Ascension. Viktor is awful.

Aries is too old and looks like he should be walking up to Dorothy in Oz, singing and dancing and claiming to represent the male stripper guild.

 

[whoopin' ass]

Um guys, Bram was there and got cut from NXT - Kenneth Cameron. I think this is another case of where wwe just didn't get it like with EC3.

James Storm. Can work face or heel but when he works either, he is devoted to that and doesn't try to be the cool heel or anything. I find him a lot more interesting now than Wyatt. Magnus has the look they like but they have Barrett so I don't see them wanting him. Honestly, a lot of the talent could work there but I don't know if wwe would know how to use them properly. I mean, they had Bram and EC3 who are great in TNA but never made it to the wwe main roster which is surprising. Unless they has a very specific role in mind, I don't think most would be successful.

 

[Pedigree1]

Tough one..

Not a lot of choices really,but 5-7 years ago definitely Kurt Angle but as of right now i think that ship has sailed.. Kurt is banged up,has given his body to the business all it can handle.. Truthfully I think thats part of the reason why he left originally,TNA afforded him a lighter schedule..

Jeff Hardy would be good but I am not sure if he could stay within the Wellness Policy Procedures.. Plus to my knowledge the way he left was not on the best of terms in the WWE so i really don't know if he would be welcomed back with open arms.. Although little kids would scream at the opportunity I am sure..

Magnus would be someone who would be my top choice.. A true wrestler and young.. I had no idea he was only 28 and already 12 years into the business.. A lot of experience for someone his age but not unheard of.. Very good on the Mic and even better in the ring,i wish WWE would reach out to him.. He could give Barret a run for his money!! Maybe play that long lost brother angle or something..

Angelina Love is someone who could spice up the Divas Division for sure,but her looks I am not sure if she is WWE quality! I am not knocking her I think she is super hot,but with the tattoos and such just not sure on how they would market her.. The other Divas meh they could go to NJPW!!

 

[Oldschoolersrule]

Its funny, you know... These threads about performers who are working for different promotions always start out with "What would you do with this guy/girl, or who should the WWE go get next because they would do such great things if you put them in a program with so and so... BLAH BLAH BLAH.... When has ANYONE who didn't start with the WWE ever really been given a chance to shine? Especially anyone who had success outside of WWE? All that happens is that any non WWE born talent gets sent to the performance center, where they get their star qualities squeezed out of them, get repackaged as the same old tired product on the main roster, and get used, buried, and future endeavored. Do you really think WWE would take and offer someone like Samoa Joe a contract, and let him keep the same gimmick of the Samoan Submission Machine? More than likely, IF they were to sign him, he would be stuck in NXT as a bad ass beast, then worked on and repackaged as Roman Reigns long lost, bumbling idiot cousin who doesn't know a wrist lock from a wrist watch. Its sad really, when you stop to think about it... Hate on TNA, ROH, and all the other indy promotions you want, but they give people like Austin Aries, The Wolves, the Briscoe's to the public without them being the same cookie cutter product you'll all be complaining about later when A Double becomes Christian 2.0, The Wolves start bringing a pet bulldog in and become the Brittish Bulldogs 2.0, and the Briscoes become the Godwins 2.0. and quality talent becomes lower mid card or dark match fodder.

 

[Hem]

When has ANYONE who didn't start with the WWE ever really been given a chance to shine? Especially anyone who had success outside of WWE? All that happens is that any non WWE born talent gets sent to the performance center, where they get their star qualities squeezed out of them, get repackaged as the same old tired product on the main roster, and get used, buried, and future endeavored.

I don't know man..I always that guys like CM Punk, Cesaro, Daniel Bryan, Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, STING, and a majority of the top NXT roster all seem to have done fine thus far.

I think the idea that non wwe guys flopping in the WWE is one that is no longer true. The influx of indie guys into the WWE as of late is much greater than it was back in Hogan or Rocks days.

 

[Hem]

Um guys, Bram was there and got cut from NXT - Kenneth Cameron. I think this is another case of where wwe just didn't get it like with EC3.

Yeah I know Bram was in the original Ascension but I don't really care for that. The thread is more focused on wrestlers in their current characters being able to make an impact.

I will say I agree with you on the James Storm point as he was my second choice but the problem came with his age thats why I picked Bram.

 

[Navi]

I haven't watched TNA forever, and now can't because we don't get the channel here in Toronto. But I've kept up enough to know who still wrestle's there, and I would hazard a guess to say that none of them would make any impact at all. Vince and HHH just wouldn't let it happen.

Angle's ship has sailed. By his own admission a couple of weeks ago, the WWE didn't even sit down with him to discuss a new contract. We were originally told that they offered him a full time contract, when he only wanted part time, but he later said they didn't offer him anything. He has burned too many bridges I think and would almost be impossible to make it back.

Jeff Hardy comes with his own set of issues. While I loved him when he was with the WWE, he went out on a really sour note, and even although fans would be delighted to see him back, don't see it happening. Again another one who burned his bridges behind him.

Quite honestly nobody else on the TNA roster today would make the WWE a better product and that's what you want as a fan. If fans want alternative programming then TNA is fine but is it better than WWE, no it isn't and it never will be, unfortunately for us. It would be great for Vince to have some competition, but it's not going to happen with TNA.

NXT is giving the main roster a run for their money, and that's were your future stars are going to come from. So that's where the WWE should be focusing their attention on, not TNA who by the looks of things are struggling.

 

[SoulTrain4]

Nobody said MVP, who should have been WWE champion the first time he was there. Lashley would be. Good addition, Vince always liked him.

In don't care what anyone says Bram and EC3 are shit. WWE isn't missing anything from those guys.

I've always been a fan of Roode & Storm, but they seem to be TNA through and through, which is fine.

Austin Aries is cool, guy has alot of talent, probably the most overrated guy on the roster but deserves high praise nonetheless. He could be okay in the E, but he is also like 5'3 which doesn't bode well for him.

Everyone else doesn't really mean much. It would be cool to see Kenny King or Homicide in WWE, Low-Ki probably burned that bridge sad to say.

 

[jack knife bad guy]

AWESOME KONG..EASY ONE..

1/2 of tna were at wwe and had their shot, but when kong was there the diva division had a buzz about it until her pregnancy. . Wish their was a monster diva sort of. Go through the roster Angel, Hardys, lashley, mvp, ec3, taryn, that red head haha, should I keep going Anderson, low key, tyrus.. defacto wwe

So should the question be.. who would you like to see given another shot with WWE from tna. But prolly aries as of originals.. the wolves are both cheesy.. they seem like they try to hard haha where as Austin is just cool.. But if you say the whole roster which Kong started at TNA so id pick her

 

[Zeven_Zion]

Nobody. WWE shouldn't hire people who got famous in other companies, they should make their owns stars and build their homegrown talent, otherwise they'll seem bush league. End of story.

 

[Hollywood Naitch]

In my opinion, it's still Bobby Roode, and I think it's a crime that he's never been able to perform on the biggest stages in wrestling, because is IS that talented.

Roode is now 38 years old, so I don't think he'll ever get signed by WWE, and that's a damn shame because he definitely deserves it. He's one of the best in the business and has been for a long time now. He's always been excellent in the ring, with a style that would be very suited to WWE- he reminds me of Triple H in the way he wrestles, which is certainly not a bad thing! Roode can talk, he's brilliant on the mic as both a face and a heel and he looks like a star. To me he is the total package.

In the past, maybe WWE would have looked to bring him in even in his late 30s, but the way things are now with their NXT developmental system, WWE don't look at hiring many, if any, guys in their late 30s, so I think Roode's chance has passed. However, if WWE were looking at bringing in a proven talent who is ready made for the roster and would be a believable challenger for the US or IC titles, then Bobby F'n Roode is your man.

However, the guys I think WWE would be looking at bringing in are Bram and Magnus.

Bram is in a relationship with NXT's Charlotte (the daughter of Ric Flair) so it's likely he'll end up being back with WWE at some point if he keeps improving in TNA. As Kenneth Cameron, he was in the original version of The Ascension, before getting himself fired. He's young, big and strong. He'll be back.

And Magnus is everything WWE look for in a wrestler. A phenomenal physique, still in his late 20s, very accomplished and experienced in the ring, a strong interview and looks every inch the star. I have no doubt that he WILL be a WWE wrestler in the near future, they'd be stupid not to sign him. Magnus is still improving but he already oozes star quality.

 

[THTRobtaylor]

One guy no one has mentioned yet who would do VERY well in WWE is Rockstar Spud. Sure his gimmick would have to change but WWE hasn't had that kind of "fun, off the wall" character for a while now. He's never gonna be champion there, or even wrestle much but he'd be a great manager/occasional wrestler in the vein of Brother Love, The Genius and those type characters.

Magnus seems inevitable, perhaps it's why they've stalled on Barrett a bit, they are waiting to see when Magnus becomes available, remember that he has some mainstream recognition too in the UK from being a Gladiator.

The ones who would make the most impact right now are the Hardyz without question, Matt is at the best time of his career and Jeff seems well adjusted and focused. One last run as champs before a final split/feud, potentially over the title would inject some real fire into shows. Tag feuds with the Usos or matches with guys like Neville, Balor etc.. Would be expensive, but worth the money.

Guys like Roode, Storm and the like aren't coming over... if they wanted BR they would have signed him LONG before now, about 5 years ago when his deal was coming up and it was heavily rumored they were looking. They didn't make a move and went for the indy guys like Tyler Black/Rollins, Ambrose/Moxley... Arguably Xavier Woods failures put the kibosh on it, he was featured in TNA but in developmental for WWE for nearly half a decade.

Angle, nope if they wanted him he'd be there, same for Lashley, MVP and the others. Only one who still might show up is Taz for commentary if Vince REALLY hates Byron Saxton enough...and The Dudz, but they don't really count as they're not in TNA anymore.

Even if TNA folds, a lot of the above guys would end up in GFW first rather than the WWE. Someone like Drew has a chance to go back off their closure but few others would.

 

[Wald]

EC3 for me. The guy has the look, he is very good on the mic and plays his character very well. A proper heel in an industry desperately in need of them and he is also pretty good in the ring. He's only 32 so sign him now and you could get a solid five year run out of the guy.

 

[stingray11214]

My best guess? None of them. What people forget is that many of these guys go to TNA for the SCHEDULE. They are not on the road 300 days out of the year. They have, in most cases, the ability to choose when and for whom they wrestle for. What people forget is that TNA runs a schedule similar to the Japanese: Three days here, three days there. You are not in Cucamonga for RAW, Wallla Walla for Smackdown and the next day you are flying to a House Show in Kathmandu. Can Bobby Roode handle a schedule like that? Bram? Spud? MVP already said why he chose TNA. The Hardy Boyz look great, their best in eons. Would MVP and The Hardy's look good in the E if they had to revert back to the old schedule?

As for the Knockouts: Forget it. It is all about runways and Total Divas. If they are questioning Charlotte's impact on the roster because of her looks, they are not going to bring in Rayne or Love. As for the others: Bram got fired for assaulting a cop. It will be a while before he is even CONSIDERED to being resigned, Naitch's SoL or not. The Wolves make more money than the E will offer them. Magnus? Yeah, he is 28. But, if the E wanted him, they would have signed him already. Spud? Too small. Fits perfectly in the Indies. Besides, they got Enzo Amore if they wanted to have a fun character (Sawwwft!). King? Again, would have signed him from ROH. Roode and Storm? Too old. Aries? Never. The rest I just do not see the E signing. As another poster has said, if TNA was to crash and burn, most would join Jarrett, including Galloway. But, TNA is not going anywhere for a long time. Panda is not stupid enough to kill it's tax write-off. If it was, they would have ended TNA after Spike dropped them. When it starts hurting their bottom line, that is when you start to worry. This is not TimeWarner that wanted to get rid of Ted Turner and his legacy that you are dealing with here.

 

[joeg]

It is all about runways and Total Divas. If they are questioning Charlotte's impact on the roster because of her looks, they are not going to bring in Rayne or Love.

I think Charlotte is beautiful. & yes, for years, the KOs are TOTALLY not about looking ratchety...

 

[MrPlatano1989]

Ok first off, I agree & disagree with some of the replies. For starters if WWE believes they can make money off of someone they will find a way regardless of age. NXT opened the door for indy wrestlers. I remember back in 2009 they acknowledged Bryans indy legacy and that is the same way they could market some of the older vets if they ever decide to push a new wave. Just imagine Beer Money being a part of NXT & presenting themselves as veterans who have done it all except WWE. Now I dont think this will happen, but its technically possible. WWE has embraced vets like Foley, Nash, Hogan, Hall, Flair, Booker, Rhino, Christian, Hardy, RVD,Truth, Sting, Dusty Rhodes, Dustin, and countless others after runs in TNA. They have even given young blood chances over the years. Vance Archer, Braden Walker (huge failure), Kaval, Woods, Kharma. Nowadays it seems like they preferred to take someone experienced and craft them than someone whos completely green. This might open some doors!

In the past WWE was more open to this notion. A huge amount of talent came over from WCW & ECW, made an instant splash and were able to continue their established careers as oppose to being booked as a rookie in a big pond. I dont think the ship has sailed for Angle. If Sting and Undertaker can still wrestle and are years older than Angle, then so can he. They will just have to make him a special attraction and he will pull out the best matches of his career. Remember when Steamboat wrestled his ass off a few years ago against Jericho I think? Well even if Angle retires from TNA, I could see WWE bringing him back to be inducted and possibly one last Mania match that same year against someone like Cesaro. And just like Steamboat, even if hes retired for years at this point, he will prepare himself and get back on the saddle like he never left.

Now I consider myself the most knowledgeable TNA fan in the world. Mainly because its been my number 1 favorite promotion since 2006. I remember Gunner when he was just an extra as a security guard during the TNA riot of 2009. I remember the first time I realized EY's entertainment talents as Super Eric (crazy I know). I remember the fallen angel feuding with Sting. Kaz getting a title shot against Angle in what was an incredible match. AJ splitting Angles head open with a ladder in 2009 lol. Point is I think many wrestlers can make an impact in WWE if given a real chance. I'm going to focus on people that havent been mentioned...

The BroMans, Eric Young, and Gunner. Gunner can play that psycho heel that Bram is playing right now, he can also play the american hero face with his military background. He definitely has the looks and any lack of mic skill could be kept from the corwd with the right gimmick. Just imagine him being introduced as a new member of the Wyatt family and eventually rebelling and feuding with Bray Wyatt to become face.

The BroMans got a lot of heat from non-watchers early on but have finally gained respect from most viewers. Their in ring timing, selling, promos, look, everything oozes professional wrestling and sometimes I think they are the pair most ready for WWE programming. They are always in character and are always working the crowd. Its incredible how good Jesse is in the ring after only 3 years in wrestling, 2 on TV. He went from green to worthy roster member within a year, honestly i think that process took longer for Magnus. Robbie has been with the company for almost 5 years and has shown great leadership when paired with people who arent as experienced (Cookie, Rob Terry, Jesse), he is very charismatic, has a fast pace technical type of style, and has successfully played a heel for almost 5 straight years. If you dont believe in the talent these men have, check out their title defenses or the potential feud between the two that seems to be on the horizon.

Now as for Eric Young, if you still aren't a believer I will argue that he has an in-ring presence similar to Flair & Savage. His timing and perfect flow remind me of Flair, while his devotion and talent at portraying his character remind me of Savage. Watch his early Team Canada Tag run with Roode, his feud with Roode in 2007, his World Elite run, his Abyss feud, and his World title run. What you will see is a vet who takes what they give him and exceeds expectations in his performance. To be completely honest I thought he reached his prime in 2009 but then Hogan and company basically disbanded world elite and he lost that momentum. Low and behold he persevered and continued to reach new heights career wise, skill wise, and even physically. I hate when people dismiss him as a Bryan knockoff. I am a huge fan of both but if you must know I will take young before Bryan. Bryan is a 15 year plus vet while Young is a 16 year plus vet. Young has a more intimidating physique and presence. Young can do everything Bryan can do and maybe better. Young has managed to avoid major injuries and has proven he can be the top face or top heel an in instant. Last but not least if you watch him in the ring, you can tell barring any injuries he will probably still be wrestling in 10-12 years. I cant wait to see his title match against Angle, should be a classic!

 

[Wolvieaero]

The easy choice is DJ Zema Ion. He's got charisma, ability, and a special it fsctor about him that makes him stand out. He's also a really cool dude to meet at the live events.

 

[yourdamnluck]

Angle no doubts even if he can come back for one year. Imagine his feuds with the likes of rusev, bryan, jerico, hhh, sting, lesner, rollins. He's decent on the mike can still wrestle circles around most of the current roster.

 

[Hollywood Naitch]

Gunner can play that psycho heel that Bram is playing right now, he can also play the american hero face with his military background. He definitely has the looks and any lack of mic skill could be kept from the corwd with the right gimmick. Just imagine him being introduced as a new member of the Wyatt family and eventually rebelling and feuding with Bray Wyatt to become face.

Gunner is a great shout actually. He'd be a PERFECT member of the Wyatt Family, and it would be a great time to bring him in for an immediate impact as Bray desperately needs some new followers. The whole Bray Wyatt character is that of a cult leader, and it's just weird that he hasn't got any followers. Why they haven't put Harper and Rowan back with him is puzzling, but Gunner definitely would look like part.

I think he's solid in the ring too, has a phenomenal physique and they could even talk about him being a former decorated millitary veteran who'd been stuck on the streets after returning from the army, and Bray had taken him in as one of his own. Then, when it was time for Gunner to leave The Wyatts and turn face, he'd have the millitary persona/American patriot persona to fall back on.