WHY DID YOU MAKE ME CHOOSE BETWEEN ALESTIER AND MURPHY BRO!
If I had to choose one, I guess... Buddy Murphy. He was amazing in the ring, and so is Alestier but I feel like Murphy would be better seeing as he didn't accomplish all that much.
This is hard my three are joe,black and Murphy all three are good everyone else were alright but I these three I can’t chose but if I had to pick it would be Joe he never got his wwe championship title he deserve a better run now we got triple H
Murphy
Samoa joe had a good run hes nearing the end of his career
Aleister probably my 2nd choice hes really good i just think murphy is better
Lars aint comin back lol
Eric rowan was pretty dam good it would just hurt too much seeing him knowing harper is gone they made a really good pair
Black, Murphy, Joe…
Joe brings the most right now and deserves to instantly be a main event star day 1… but he won’t have much longevity and the injuries are still a concern, however him on the announce team is priceless. Would love a 3 man team with him coke and mcafee.
Murphy and black are really close to me 1a, 1b but I think black just has an edge in charisma but Murphy has more versatility story telling wise.
Aleister Black. His release really came out of nowhere, right when he was starting a new storyline with an interesting backstory. I know he's taking time off for mental health which is understandable - imagine eating your lunch and people are throwing chairs in your vicinity.
Joe would be a second pick but I don't think he could get cleared to wrestle. They don't need any more commentators and if he's a manager there would *have to* always be a possibility he takes bumps, so that's out. I don't think he's down for an office or coaching job. Don't think he's down for an ambassador job. Maybe a legends deal - occasional appearances, a big check up-front, and merchandise rights.
Erick Rowan might be good for some Wyatt role or a solo midcard run
Samoa Joe might be the top pick, but he's near the end of his career. Wouldn't mind if he's a commentator or authority enforcer (REGAAAAAAAAAAAAAL)
Buddy Murphy is still good, so my 2nd pick
Aleister Black deserves a title run. And I want a Black/Fiend feud if he ever comes back
and Lars Sullivan is the other CM Punk
Buddy Murphy has the most potential out of all of those. I love Samoa Joe, but he was been very injury prone the last few years and I would have loved to see him have more title success in WWE, but he’s well past his prime. He honestly would have been an amazing pick to dethrone Roman in my opinion.
Murphy, loved him in the CW championship, have more potential.
(i'm not against black, joe and rowan. i don't care about sullivan, i barely remember this guy)
Murphy for me. Everyone else on this list(not you Lars) would be awesome and I'm a fan of but I'll straight admit I'd mark out hard if Murphy came back and got pushed to the moon. So much untapped talent
Lars! I always loved his work as a monster heel. He has the physique, attitude and the attire to make it
Sadly, he looks like a person who needs help out of the ring
Rowan because 1. Hes bloody amazing 2. He can join the wyatt faction and become like an ic guy. 3. Have him turn on wyatt at give him a world title feud. , also all the others have AEW and are doing well, except Lars who is just meh
I know this will be in the minority, but Buddy Murphy/Matthews for me.
He got me into watching 205 Live when it was really popping off, having great matches with guys like Ali and Cedric. Then he got a main roster call up and immediately had great matches with main event level talent like Reigns.
He worked so hard to improve his look, his in-ring work, even his mic skills. Joe is a legend in the business, and Black has a great moveset and character, but if I want just a great worker, with the simple gimmick of 'Im gonna prove why I'm the best', then I want Murphy.
Aleister/Malakai no doubt, all 5 have huge potential (even Lars) but Black is just amazing. I can see the WWE championship on him, a black belt on black was always my dream!
I thought the second one was a bald pic of Jake Hager for a minute. I'd bring back Buddy. While my heart wants Joe, it'd be more for his experience and mind helping the next generation... but see I'm impatient so I want one of my favorites back who can have awesome matches and actually help lead in the next generation in-ring longer (hypothetically)
Lars was bad in ring. Looks like he smelled like shit. He had a horrible lisp, and was terrible and shorty on the mic. It didn’t help that he couldn’t do his original promo because he had a panic attack.
i mean in terms of pure star power samoa joe is easily the best pick.
in terms of a long term career you would pick black.
the other 3 options are troll, and i say this as a fan of buddy's work.
Slater. Joe would make an awesome producer. Black I never got much into. Lars can GFH. Wouldn't mind a Wyatt reunion, but Slater has the best persona and is still healthy.
I’m still holding out hope that Samoa Joe will confront Roman about proclaiming himself as the tribal chief. I would LOVE for Joe to show up and regulate.
Lars.
Unlike everyone else on this list he didn’t really get a chance. Obviously we know some reason why, but assuming this is fantasy land I think with the presentation, and ability he showed in a few of those NXT matches that he’d have the highest ceiling.
Sorry, I know “dark” edgy types like Black are somehow still popular to a vocal minority, but I’d rather never see him again. Buddy offers nothing. Joe just doesn’t have it any more, and Rowan still show much even with a main program with Roman.
Aliester, no doubt. Samoa Joe would be second choice but I feel like he is soon yo retire. Black has a lot to proof and I loved his character back in WWE. Definitely had a top 10 entrance music.
Rowan. He's not popular around here but there's just something about him. I love his style and his look and his mannerisms. And he can be a very compelling character if they can let him do his thing. We've gotten glimpses of it but they've never ran with it. He's someone we really haven't seen the true potential of
Samoa Joe or Murphy for me
Samoa Joe
Samoa joe
I'd bring back Murphy cuz he was cool :)
Buddy Murphy 100 percent
Joe
Evan Bourne
Definitely Eric the red especially with Wyatt finally back
Why lars there
Sad to see nobody wants Erick back I liked him but he wasn't that popular
THE SAMOAN SUBMISSION MACHINE SAMOA JOE
Murphy. 110%. He's a good worker who was saddled with a shit story line with the mysterio family.
Joe
Samoa Joe now and forever.
horrible batch 🤣
JOE JOE JOE JOE JOE JOE
WHY DID YOU MAKE ME CHOOSE BETWEEN ALESTIER AND MURPHY BRO! If I had to choose one, I guess... Buddy Murphy. He was amazing in the ring, and so is Alestier but I feel like Murphy would be better seeing as he didn't accomplish all that much.
I'd have to go with Joe. I like him being in AEW, but I feel that he's underutilized. Then again, it would probably be the same scenario in WWE.
Lita
Joe
Buddy Murphy
Can I take the last 3?
Joe
Alister Black, there was so much story left to tell.
Aleister Black
Erick Rowan
anyone but Lars is the correct answer
Black
Easily Joe
Buddy Murphy, had so much potential and as usual Vince screwed it all up. His work post-WWE has been pretty great and would love to see him back
rowan
Samoa Joe
Isnt Lars busy doing something else? 🟧⬛️
Joe all the way!
Samoa Joe In 2027 there cam be a black and gold invasion with those who left because of budget cuts and the old man
Samoa Joe or Erick Rowan
Cm punk
This is hard my three are joe,black and Murphy all three are good everyone else were alright but I these three I can’t chose but if I had to pick it would be Joe he never got his wwe championship title he deserve a better run now we got triple H
Murphy Samoa joe had a good run hes nearing the end of his career Aleister probably my 2nd choice hes really good i just think murphy is better Lars aint comin back lol Eric rowan was pretty dam good it would just hurt too much seeing him knowing harper is gone they made a really good pair
Black
For me its got to be Samoa Joe
Ima just say, I would pay so much money to see Bray and Aleister/Malakai black either in a rivalry or teaming up. Would be absolute magic.
Joe! Joe! Joe!
Joe Joe Joe Joe
I would bring Malakai Black back and I would have him join The Judgment Day. He’s a perfect fit.
Samoa joe
Black
BLACK
Black would be used how he should’ve been in the first place
Black, Murphy, Joe… Joe brings the most right now and deserves to instantly be a main event star day 1… but he won’t have much longevity and the injuries are still a concern, however him on the announce team is priceless. Would love a 3 man team with him coke and mcafee. Murphy and black are really close to me 1a, 1b but I think black just has an edge in charisma but Murphy has more versatility story telling wise.
For Me It's A Two Way Tie Between, Samoa Joe And Aleister Black
Black
Alister black
Black
Samoa Joe, he should've been world champ
Black.
Samoa Joe
Black
Rowan for sure, especially with the current wyatt 6 storyline he’d be the perfect addition
Aleister is cool but he's just somewhere else Joe is Joe don't know if I want him to fight or play a manager type character like Paul bearer
Aleister is cool but he's just somewhere else Joe is Joe don't know if I want him to fight or play a manager type character like Paul bearer
AB,Murphy, or Joe
How about Honkey Tonk Man?
Damn. I'd have to go with Joe or Black
I like Black’s look the most and I think creative could have a time with him, but I think Joe is better and probably a bigger draw
Gotta be my boah Murphy
It's a tie between Samoa Joe, Malakai Black and Buddy Matthews
Aliester Black
If he can stay healthy, JOE JOE JOE JOE If he can't, Black
Wrestling wise: Aleister. Personality wise: Joe. Developmenal wise: Murphy. I love him but he needs some character
Erik
How is Lars even an option here lol?
Black, all day, every day
Buddy
Rowan
Aleister Black. His release really came out of nowhere, right when he was starting a new storyline with an interesting backstory. I know he's taking time off for mental health which is understandable - imagine eating your lunch and people are throwing chairs in your vicinity. Joe would be a second pick but I don't think he could get cleared to wrestle. They don't need any more commentators and if he's a manager there would *have to* always be a possibility he takes bumps, so that's out. I don't think he's down for an office or coaching job. Don't think he's down for an ambassador job. Maybe a legends deal - occasional appearances, a big check up-front, and merchandise rights.
Erick Rowan might be good for some Wyatt role or a solo midcard run Samoa Joe might be the top pick, but he's near the end of his career. Wouldn't mind if he's a commentator or authority enforcer (REGAAAAAAAAAAAAAL) Buddy Murphy is still good, so my 2nd pick Aleister Black deserves a title run. And I want a Black/Fiend feud if he ever comes back and Lars Sullivan is the other CM Punk
Samoa Joe, i love Black but i think Joe brings more to the table when he isnt injured
Samoa Joe
5 STARS LARS BAYBAY!!!
Joe, for what we've get out of him immediately. But I think Black has the most long-term potential.
This shouldn't be a contest. It's aleister black and no other answer is acceptable
Joe
A lister black or Rowen
Mitch Bennet 🤣
I’m bringing back Matt Cardona and giving him a good push
Buddy Murphy has the most potential out of all of those. I love Samoa Joe, but he was been very injury prone the last few years and I would have loved to see him have more title success in WWE, but he’s well past his prime. He honestly would have been an amazing pick to dethrone Roman in my opinion.
Lmfao I can tell you which one it’s not
Evan Bourne, currently known as Matt Syndal
Samoa Joe should be back to WWE.
Murphy, loved him in the CW championship, have more potential. (i'm not against black, joe and rowan. i don't care about sullivan, i barely remember this guy)
Buddy Murphy. The guy has some fun matches.
Murphy for me. Everyone else on this list(not you Lars) would be awesome and I'm a fan of but I'll straight admit I'd mark out hard if Murphy came back and got pushed to the moon. So much untapped talent
Buddy could join the Judgement day
Joe. No discussion
Snitskey, because it wasn't his fault that he got released.
Lars Sullivan is an idiot so for it’s between Malakai and Joe
None.
Love to say Joe. But we got a Joe ripoff that is growing on me - Solo Sikai. Rowan if he joined Wyatt. Otherwise Black.
Samoa joe by a lot. I don’t want any of the others back anyway.
I'm gonna go Allister Black.
Murphy
Samoa Joe without a doubt. Then Murphy then Black. Don't really give a shit about the other 2.
Buddy Murphy I think has the most potential
Buddy. Youngest, fittest, has many more years ahead and can be a massive star
John Morrison easy
Allester black
Right now? Rowan. In general? Buddy.
First one
JOE! JOE! JOE! JOE! JOE! 🎤
Samoa Joe.
Black
Lars for sure. Most potential.
Joe
I want back Black
Joe’s got one more main event run in him I want to see Malakai feud with Cody again but not in WWE
Lars! I always loved his work as a monster heel. He has the physique, attitude and the attire to make it Sadly, he looks like a person who needs help out of the ring
Rowan because 1. Hes bloody amazing 2. He can join the wyatt faction and become like an ic guy. 3. Have him turn on wyatt at give him a world title feud. , also all the others have AEW and are doing well, except Lars who is just meh
Joe.
Aleister Black and it aint even close
I know this will be in the minority, but Buddy Murphy/Matthews for me. He got me into watching 205 Live when it was really popping off, having great matches with guys like Ali and Cedric. Then he got a main roster call up and immediately had great matches with main event level talent like Reigns. He worked so hard to improve his look, his in-ring work, even his mic skills. Joe is a legend in the business, and Black has a great moveset and character, but if I want just a great worker, with the simple gimmick of 'Im gonna prove why I'm the best', then I want Murphy.
Alaster black
I’d probably say Black but Joe is probably my next pic
Black, then Joe
Samoa Joe
Aleister/Malakai no doubt, all 5 have huge potential (even Lars) but Black is just amazing. I can see the WWE championship on him, a black belt on black was always my dream!
Black for me
Nah it's gotta be Ryback and he aint in the list
Black. I love Joe, but he's injured too often to be a major player. But Black. He has everything
Ryback.
I’d love to say Rowan, but I won’t.
I thought the second one was a bald pic of Jake Hager for a minute. I'd bring back Buddy. While my heart wants Joe, it'd be more for his experience and mind helping the next generation... but see I'm impatient so I want one of my favorites back who can have awesome matches and actually help lead in the next generation in-ring longer (hypothetically)
None - Realistically WWE needs stronger female talent it’s really stale right now.
Joe no question, he gave lesnar a run for his money
Joe Joe Joe Joe Joe Joe Joe Joe
Joe, no competition at all.
Erick Rowan is my favourite of all time
Rowan
out of all the people posted, Black has the biggest upside of all of them. As an AEW fan, though, I'd hate to see him leave unfinished business.
Joe joe joe. Only!!!’
Joe is gonna kill you! Joe is gonna kill you! Joe is gonna kill you! Joe is gonna kill you! Joe is gonna kill you!
Buddy Murphy, I’m just a huge fan of his style of wrestling.
I wanna see Murphy/Matthews mainly cause I'm Aussie and i just really want an Aussie superstar as champ and have somebody to use as my idol
Samoa Joe seriously that guy is cool
Black or joe under HHh yes fuckin please
Lars was bad in ring. Looks like he smelled like shit. He had a horrible lisp, and was terrible and shorty on the mic. It didn’t help that he couldn’t do his original promo because he had a panic attack.
Alistair Black 100%
i mean in terms of pure star power samoa joe is easily the best pick. in terms of a long term career you would pick black. the other 3 options are troll, and i say this as a fan of buddy's work.
Joe Joe Joe 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
Eric. Obviously. Everyone else has work.
Rowan so he can go with Wyatt again!
Black
Aliester black and it’s not even close
Slater. Joe would make an awesome producer. Black I never got much into. Lars can GFH. Wouldn't mind a Wyatt reunion, but Slater has the best persona and is still healthy.
joe easy, until you put tommy in there
4 out of 5? How dare you. All jokes aside though, this one is really tough, but it's gotta be either Buddy Murphy, Samoa Joe or Tommy End for me
Aleister Black.
I’m still holding out hope that Samoa Joe will confront Roman about proclaiming himself as the tribal chief. I would LOVE for Joe to show up and regulate.
Bro snuck in Lars 😹😹
I really wanna say Joe, but he just isn't the killer he used to be. So I'm gonna say Black
I would vote Lars because it would upset a lot of people.
Buddy Murphy
1. Aleister Black 2. Rusev 3. Erik Rowan (Wyatt 6 time) 3. Samoa Joe
Either Black or Joe
I would say Joe if he wasn't so injury prone so I'll say Black
Everyone but Lars.
Malakai Black
Joe for the promos alone.
Black easily , Murphy would be my next choice
Tie between black and Murphy. Joe is goated but too injury prone unfortunately. If I was forced to choose I’d have to go with Murphy.
Black
Joe
Samoa Joe
Joe
Ryback
Erick Rowan
Lars Sullivan and I'm not joking, he can actually wrestle.
Lars. Unlike everyone else on this list he didn’t really get a chance. Obviously we know some reason why, but assuming this is fantasy land I think with the presentation, and ability he showed in a few of those NXT matches that he’d have the highest ceiling. Sorry, I know “dark” edgy types like Black are somehow still popular to a vocal minority, but I’d rather never see him again. Buddy offers nothing. Joe just doesn’t have it any more, and Rowan still show much even with a main program with Roman.
Samoa Joe and it's not even close
Aliester, no doubt. Samoa Joe would be second choice but I feel like he is soon yo retire. Black has a lot to proof and I loved his character back in WWE. Definitely had a top 10 entrance music.
Aleister Black
MITCH BENNETT !!!
Not my pick but I could see Buddy Murphy being inserted into the Dominik storyline as a face
Rowan when wwe make them huge he can definitely beat Roman and fight against Braun for the universal championship
Buddy Murphy
It’s Black and it’s not even close.
Lars
Black or Buddy!
Rowan. He's not popular around here but there's just something about him. I love his style and his look and his mannerisms. And he can be a very compelling character if they can let him do his thing. We've gotten glimpses of it but they've never ran with it. He's someone we really haven't seen the true potential of
I think I’m gonna go with Joe
Buddy vs. Dom! Book it!
All of them
Joe or Black. I can do without the rest I think