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Post by themib on Dec 16, 2012 7:37:22 GMT -6
In case you missed the news from overnight on social media, Davina Rose has signed a developmental deal with WWE. She's been impressive in all the matches she's had in SHIMMER, and I'm sure she'll expand on her skills further down in NXT, given that Sara Del Rey is there to train her.
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Post by capricornscott on Dec 16, 2012 9:28:57 GMT -6
Congratulations to Davina. It's an amazing opportunity for both her and the NXT women. She is an amazing wrestler.
I am very selfishly sad about it though. Davina was one of my favorite women to watch in SHIMMER and April will not be the same without her.
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Post by emperorcorndog on Dec 16, 2012 12:40:56 GMT -6
^ I'm with you on the selfish sadness. Considering that I don't watch WWE these days, and that she'll no longer be around in SHIMMER; it almost feels like she's retiring in a way.
Don't get me wrong; I'm excited for her to get the big payday working for the circus; but the Davina Rose whom I've come to know and admire is now going away.
WWE will probably give her some stupid new gimmick she doesn't need, and completely misinterperet her talents just as they have done with Serena, Britani, and SDR.
I hate to be cynical; but you know what I mean. I had a long deliberation about this last night, and I just hope I'm wrong, but I don't think so.
I do sincerely wish her the best though, she trained and worked with one of my good friends and so it was really cool to see her in SHIMMER, and I'm happy the nitwits in WWE had enough to see how talented she is. Hopefully they won't screw this one up.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2012 15:18:51 GMT -6
How exactly has WWE misinterpreted Britani and SDR's talent? Britani is wrestling and doing promos. Sara is essentially in charge of the women in developmental and by all accounts is the best possible trainer they could have for the women to learn from. I always laugh when there is such negativity or disappointment when hearing that a wrestler who indy fans supposedly support gets hired by the one promotion that will help them make a real living in the industry. Davina might be set financially for life, work on WrestleManias, and become a worldwide star based on this news. It's been her goal since she was a little kid. It's a good thing.
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Post by scarletspider on Dec 16, 2012 15:50:45 GMT -6
How exactly has WWE misinterpreted Britani and SDR's talent? Britani is wrestling and doing promos. Sara is essentially in charge of the women in developmental and by all accounts is the best possible trainer they could have for the women to learn from. I always laugh when there is such negativity or disappointment when hearing that a wrestler who indy fans supposedly support gets hired by the one promotion that will help them make a real living in the industry. Davina might be set financially for life, work on WrestleManias, and become a worldwide star based on this news. It's been her goal since she was a little kid. It's a good thing. Yes and no. Sure, on a personal level, we're happy for any particular wrestler, if working for the WWE was their goal. But as fans, we know from experience and from the current state of the women's division in the WWE right now, that it does mean we'll be seeing a lot less of that particular wrestler for some considerable time. And even when she does make the leap to Raw or Smackdown, the absolute best we can hope for are a couple of 2-minute matches per month, and maybe an ever so-slightly-longer match at a PPV if we're especially lucky. And, for fans of Britani, Tenile, Davina, whoever it may be, of course that's going to be disappointing. |
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Post by emperorcorndog on Dec 16, 2012 18:04:24 GMT -6
^ Exactly. How exactly has WWE misinterpreted Britani and SDR's talent? Britani is wrestling and doing promos. Sara is essentially in charge of the women in developmental and by all accounts is the best possible trainer they could have for the women to learn from. I always laugh when there is such negativity or disappointment when hearing that a wrestler who indy fans supposedly support gets hired by the one promotion that will help them make a real living in the industry. Davina might be set financially for life, work on WrestleManias, and become a worldwide star based on this news. It's been her goal since she was a little kid. It's a good thing. I never said it wasn't a good thing for her, and I did point out that it was selfish for be bummed out over the news. It doesn't change reality though; unless Vince McMahon decides to actually run a halfway decent wrestling show for a change, We simply won't be able to see all these stars who were so good in the indies actually do what they are so good at. I'm very happy for Davina getting the career of her dreams. It's just too bad she couldn't do that and be the talent she was in SHIMMER at the same time. |
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Post by SHIMMER office on Dec 16, 2012 22:02:23 GMT -6
For those who haven't been keeping score, Sara Del Rey is office there now. It's already changing.
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Post by emperorcorndog on Dec 17, 2012 1:34:20 GMT -6
^ Yes, I really hope so. I know Sara being in Office and as head female trainer will be a good thing. I don't want to be negative about it, but WWE hasn't really given indie fans much of a choice in recent years.
So if it really is a big change on the horizon; and Sara has the ability to make things right, it would be fun to tune into raw or smackdown again and actually have something to see.
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Post by theeb on Dec 18, 2012 4:42:03 GMT -6
Eeps! Happy for her, Grats D-Rose  |
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Post by G-Reg on Dec 18, 2012 20:27:54 GMT -6
Geez people, can we be anymore selfish?
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Post by emperorcorndog on Dec 19, 2012 3:49:14 GMT -6
^ I think so. It's part of our nature. No use in trying to hide it.
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Post by scarletspider on Dec 19, 2012 5:16:15 GMT -6
Geez people, can we be anymore selfish? Sure we could. But I don't think any fan would actively want their favorite wrestlers to turn down a chance to wrestle for the biggest company in the world. It's a place that provides financial security for the women working there, alongside the opportunities (rare and brief though they may be) to wrestle in front of enormous crowds. But at the same time, it seems a little contradictory to be thrilled at the prospect of seeing considerably less of a good wrestler. Yes, on a fundamental level, that is selfish. But if it makes sense, I think it's a selfishness born out of good intentions. |
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Post by emperorcorndog on Dec 19, 2012 11:05:56 GMT -6
Geez people, can we be anymore selfish? Sure we could. But I don't think any fan would actively want their favorite wrestlers to turn down a chance to wrestle for the biggest company in the world. It's a place that provides financial security for the women working there, alongside the opportunities (rare and brief though they may be) to wrestle in front of enormous crowds. But at the same time, it seems a little contradictory to be thrilled at the prospect of seeing considerably less of a good wrestler. Yes, on a fundamental level, that is selfish. But if it makes sense, I think it's a selfishness born out of good intentions. ^ I agree wholeheartedly, I want the best for Davina. Hell, she is my local girl; and she worked many times with a good friend of mine (one whom I've tried to convince to enter SHIMMER). I want Davina to be happy and financially secure, but I also wanyt her to retain her integrity. Davina has worked too hard to lose her strength to a high paying agent for a major corporation in my eyes. In the same light though; this is a major chance for my homegirl; and I want to see her make it. I just DON'T want to see her abused. UPDATE: That last sentence sounded totally wrong because I forgot the word "Don't". |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2012 11:27:59 GMT -6
This notion that an independent wrestler somehow loses their integrity by accepting a job working for Vince McMahon is incredibly ridiculous.
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Post by themib on Dec 19, 2012 11:33:09 GMT -6
And besides, if it doesn't work out, the exposure they get from working for Vince will bring more people to wherever they're booked.
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