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As noted before, WWE has signed El Generico to a developmental deal. One of the main reasons they wanted him is because he speaks a number of different languages. The feeling is that will come in handy as an asset for international markets. Generico has canceled some indy events and will likely be headed to developmental soon. There’s a feeling among some within WWE that he will no longer wrestler under a mask but that’s not confirmed.
Generico’s signing is said to be part of a bigger plan as WWE has a number of indy stars on their radar that they want to lock into deals. Word is that this is a Triple H move and more signings are coming.
Two of those potential signings are Adam Cole and Sami Callihan. Both of them have tryouts with WWE scheduled between now and the end of January.
The success of guys like Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins in mainly CM Punk and Daniel Bryan has caused a different feeling within WWE when it comes to talent coming up through the indies, and also talent that doesn’t have the look, size and physique that used to be the first thing WWE looked for.
Updates and more
El Generico Not Signed With WWE, USA Touts Raw’s 20th Anniversary, NXT Note
- According to PWInsider, Generico has not signed with WWE, however he is currently undergoing WWE’s vigorous physical examinations before he’s offered a contract. There have been several issues in the past that led to WWE signings being delayed (Kassius Ohno & Daniel Bryan) and negotiations breaking down (Nigel McGuiness) pending the results of medical examinations.
- Justin Gabriel teased joining Shawn Michaels, Kevin Nash and Triple H at tonight’s NXT tapings from Winter Park, Florida. Gabriel tweeted a picture of a motorcycle and wrote, “I might just ride her to @NXTWrestling tonight @FullSail who’s gonna be there?â€
- The USA Network issued the following.
CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF “WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW†WITH “THE ROCK®â€
Celebrate 20 years of roaring WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW action with a special anniversary episode, featuring Dwayne “The Rock®†Johnson. The Superstars and Divas from the World Wrestling Entertainment® Universe take the stage live in front of thousands in attendance at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX and millions watching at home. WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW continues to be the most watched regularly scheduled year-round program on basic cable television and recently celebrated its 1000th episode. RAW Superstars include John Cena, CM Punk, AJ Lee, Daniel Bryan, Kane, The Miz, Eve and Zack Ryder.
- According to PWInsider, Generico has not signed with WWE, however he is currently undergoing WWE’s vigorous physical examinations before he’s offered a contract. There have been several issues in the past that led to WWE signings being delayed (Kassius Ohno & Daniel Bryan) and negotiations breaking down (Nigel McGuiness) pending the results of medical examinations.
- Justin Gabriel teased joining Shawn Michaels, Kevin Nash and Triple H at tonight’s NXT tapings from Winter Park, Florida. Gabriel tweeted a picture of a motorcycle and wrote, “I might just ride her to @NXTWrestling tonight @FullSail who’s gonna be there?â€
- The USA Network issued the following.
CELEBRATE 20 YEARS OF “WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW†WITH “THE ROCK®â€
Celebrate 20 years of roaring WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW action with a special anniversary episode, featuring Dwayne “The Rock®†Johnson. The Superstars and Divas from the World Wrestling Entertainment® Universe take the stage live in front of thousands in attendance at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX and millions watching at home. WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW continues to be the most watched regularly scheduled year-round program on basic cable television and recently celebrated its 1000th episode. RAW Superstars include John Cena, CM Punk, AJ Lee, Daniel Bryan, Kane, The Miz, Eve and Zack Ryder.
