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WON: Update on NXT UK contract situation; three different types of deals being given with varying levels of restrictions
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Dave wrote a lot in the Observer this week about the NXT UK contract situation.

Firstly, Dave says the tapings last weekend did not draw poorly as was initially reported to be the impetus behind the decision.

Wrestle Talk magazine first reported this change as a result of WWE drawing weak crowds for its two nights of tapings in Liverpool, although they had 1,600 the first night and 1,350 the second night, pretty much packed the first night and not far from it the second night.

He then goes onto break down the three different types of deals being given out now.

Right now it appears there are three different types of talent. Some of the lower-level talent have been told nothing and have had no change. Since talent was told individually, not collectively, some were not even aware of changes. They are getting low salaries and can still work elsewhere.

Others had contract rollovers for another year without a raise, and can still work in other places, but no longer against any talent from what WWE deems as competitive promotions.

The top group of stars have been given raises if they were to sign extensions, and have exclusivity to the brand, really not at all unlike the different contract tiers in ROH.

He then later names the key players on the brand, all of which have received the top tier contracts with the most restrictions and the accompanying raises. He does not specify if they are the only ones under the new deals, but they are definitely all at least a part of that list.

The key talent this would apply to are Pete Dunne, Tyler Bate, Trent Seven, Toni Storm, Rhea Ripley, Eddie Dennis, Dave Mastiff, Jordan Devlin, Zack Gibson, James Drake, El Ligero, Mark Andrews, Joseph Conners, Mark & Joe Coffey, Wolfgang, Travis Banks and Flash Morgan Webster.

He also later says that WWE is fine with talent working against Impact talent as they don't see them as a direct competitor.
 
Who are these women that look like cartoon characters?

This 90%
90% is probably an overexaggeration, but off the top of my head (only talking about main roster)
Naomi
Lana
IIconics
Sasha
Bayley
Riott Squad
Ember Moon
Nia Jax
I would say Asuka but all that color is part of her character
 
90% is probably an overexaggeration, but off the top of my head (only talking about main roster)
Naomi
Lana
IIconics
Sasha
Bayley
Riott Squad
Ember Moon
Nia Jax
I would say Asuka but all that color is part of her character
So just to be clear, what makes them look like cartoon characters?

Their colorways?

I am legit confused
 
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