When it comes to the NBA everyone knows of the drama surrounding LeBron James and his impending free agency in 2010. The Cleveland Cavaliers are hoping that "Bron-Bron" stays right where he is and doesn't chase the large sums of money that will be thrown at him.
The New York Knicks have made a big attempt in the past week to show their determination in luring big name free agents come 2010 (namely, James). The once proud franchise traded Jamal Crawford to the Golden State Warriors and Zach Randolph and Mardy Collins to the Los Angeles Clippers. If the Knicks can somehow unload Eddy Curry, they should be set with all the spending cash they need.
In LeBron's recent trip to Madison Square Garden, it appeared as if King James was playing in a home game, with the reception he received. The courtship has begun for the services of "your highness."
Now, for those who follow wrestling, we are all aware of the Christian Cage saga. He is currently under contract with Total Nonstop Wrestling (TNA) for the next few days and the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) wants him to return. Cage and TNA's creative staff decided to write Cage out of the current storylines while he ponders his decision.
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During his previous stint with the WWE, Cage was an immensely popular superstar but was never able to get past the mid-card level. After his contract expired, he carried himself more professionally. He felt his talents would be better suited in TNA. After coming to this conclusion, he went over to TNA without burning any bridges with WWE majority owner, Vince McMahon.
That in itself, is highly unusual. Wrestlers and other athletes usually make a big deal when it comes to contract negotiations. A lot of times athletes and wrestlers will badmouth their former employers.
Vince McMahon realizes how well Cage can be as a top name talent. He figures that Cage can be a valuable asset for him.
Recently in the WWE it can be seen as if McMahon is trying to appease Cage. McMahon doesn't have to do this, but you can't say it doesn't make things harder for Cage. Does Cage stay at the current promotion where he is a big fish in a small pond, or does he go to the big time and risk falling off?
We've seen what the Knicks have done in their pursuit of LeBron, so let's look at what's happened in the WWE to attract Cage.
- Vignettes have been shown promoting the impending debut of Kizarny, formerly Sinn Bowdee of FCW. Kizarny is a childhood friend of Cage and Edge.
- Edge has recently made his return to the WWE to capture the WWE title.
- It has been reported on various sites that Tomko has signed a contract to return to the WWE.
- A potential feud between the Edge and Jeff Hardy is on the horizon.
The possibilities are endless in the matches Cage can fight in with the superstars that now exist in the WWE.
With James, we have to wait two years before we see what he does. For Cage we only need to wait about two weeks. I hope that both superstars make the move.
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about 1 month ago
Ya I have seen the Knicks get rid of many of the players that are huge in the cap, but they have been stupid enough to leave Stephan Marbury on the bench doing nothing, he finally was able to play when they traded everybosy and were down, but was so angry with the Knicks that he refused to play, now they are going to trade or release him, finally is all I have to say.
But I see what you mean, you have Cleveland with basically nothign where you realy made your name but the glitz and glamour of New York is calling and you coul dbe even bigger there. Cleveland will net back to the Finals anytime soon, so he should go, but not to thr Knicks for me. He should go to New Jersy where he will get Marketed better and get better players, Vince Carter may still be there.
Same with Cage he needs to go, he did well in TNA and even was a World Champion, but he needs to go where he can ensure a good future and better pay and that is with the WWE and not TNA to me. Good article once again Shane. Really?? yep
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from about 1 month ago
New Jersey will market him better? To steal your new found line for a second, Really?? Really Joe??
Nah, Jersey can't market him better than NY or LA. And Vince Carter is a shell of his former self. LeBron goes to NJ and Carter will be hurt right after the opening tip.
from about 1 month ago
Well actually they can market him just as good as New York, to me anyway. I mean the Cavs market him very well in Cleveland already. But NEw Jersey not only offers endless money, but they have proven they can win and have also prven they can be a player organization. New York is terrible its all business right now. I mean seriously have you seen the Knicks lately, Really?? you expect me to believe they will make LeBron look good. If they keep losing and Jameis the only player who can contribute they will lose and the market for James will look bad because of it. HE may have been able to get by in Cleveland but they added to around him, finally! But before he didn' look like a great player because he had to do it all. If he goes to New Jersey he will get a good market, I mean first of it is right outside of New York anyway and second it all depends on success that is why LeBron is so highly wanted.
And that 2010 free agent pool has plenty of good guys in it. And New York will spend all its money on LeBron and not sign hardly any of the others, especialli ones who can contribute. Sure they are clearing out their roster by the way 2 freakin years before the free agent 2010 class.
o you think he'd want to go there knowing he wouldn't get help and it would be all him? NO! HE would have a good core in NewJersey, plus its a player organization and that means allot to any player who goes there, unlike New York, Really
from about 1 month ago
the Nets aren't that well off themselves. Take a look at their roster.
You say they can market him better? How many people know the name of the Nets' arena? The Knicks have all those businesses around to help market James. Forget the basketball franchise for a second, think of the endorsement companies. Would a company rather be associated with Times Square or Secaucus? I lived in Jersey for 7 years, believe me, it isn't that fantastic. I enjoyed my 4 years in NYC much better than the time across the tunnel.
But I do hope Cage goes to TNA. So we're good there.
from about 1 month ago
Well I think Cage should go to the WWE, so maybe we are not good there. I don't think that NJ can market him beter than NY. But NY cannot do well with him if the team does bad. The upside right now is with NJ not NY. They have young talent aswell as vets on the squad. And they are a better team the last ten years it seems than NY to me. LeBron likes the one of the owners Jay-Z, and has ben hinting at goin gthere in 2010 and it could happen. LeBron hasn't made up his mind yet, for all we know he could go to LA, he'd reallly get a good market there
from about 1 month ago
haha, I meant I hope Cage goes to WWE. That's why I said we're good there. Had TNA on the brain while typing
about 1 month ago
Look, I dont know why everyone is writing about this dude.... Christian.... he's the Creepy Little Bastard, and always will be. If it werent for Edge, he wouldnt even be in the sport. We all see what happened when Christian went into singles competition.... abs-a-lutely nothing.
They are making a push for Edge, obviously, and Edge and Christian were one of the best tag teams arguably of all times. But In My Truthful, Most Honest, Sincere, Thought thru opinion, as a tag team, great, individually i think they suck. Edge not so much, but he still is not believable as a heavyweight champion, especially the way they have wrote him into winning it. And I think TNA Went down hill during the Christian Reigns as champ.
I'll dare to say though that, the last time any WWE Sponsored Tag Championship was legit, and as "prestigious" as it should be, was when it was E & C, Team 3-D, and The Hardy's, were passing it around amongst themselves.
So, the Only Angle I can see in this is if they pair Edge and Christian back together as a tag Team.
As for LeBron, Mr $90 million dollar contract before I stepped foot on a basketball court, he should go to the Knicks or the Lakers. But he'll go to NY, cause he is a NY fan. He has only proven worth about $75.8 million of that $90 mill..... but shoot, who am I kidding he will break Jordans Records if he stays healthy, and any other records a guard/forward can make.
from about 1 month ago
thank you for your feedback. I am going to disagree though. Edge and Christian were a great team but I feel they are equally talented wrestlers individually. Though you may dislike the way Edge is booked to win championships, you have to look at it like this: you hate him because you are supposed to. We are being programmed subliminally by WWE creative to despise the guy who is the Ultimate Opportunist. (Although, I enjoy his character) I feel Christian has shown he is capable of delivering good matches over in TNA. It's gotta mean something for all the wrestling writers to keep bringing up his name, right?
about 1 month ago
Good Article Shane. I think Cleveland is being totally disrepected by all of the Labron to NY talk. It's two years away for God's sake! With that said, I'm a huge Piston fan and would love to see him come to Detroit but it's highly unlikely (unless he REALLY wants to win a Championship like he says). I have to disagree with Nate on two things. First, I thought Christian was on the brink of becoming a huge star in WWE prior to leaving. He's a pretty good wrestler in my opinion. Second, Labron is better than advertised. He is actually one of the few players that have actually lived up to their hype. He may go down as the best ever when he retires but he has to win some Championships!
from about 1 month ago
On LeBron, Thats why I say he has only proved like 75 mill worth of the 90 mill.... either way, I was saying he is good. But that championship is what is needed. Its like Jordan all over again. He was arguably the best player ever, but had no champs. Then Phil Jackson comes in gets the people calm, wins.
Now as far as Christian, Both of ya. Nooo, He wasn't becoming anything, thats why the WWE did not continue his contract. If I comment about a wrestler here, you will know if it is emotion or technical stuff. This one is on a technical thing. His gimmick sucked. His promos sucked, his in ring performance sucked. He only won anything with the help of Tomko, and it was apparent, not a good work on his persona. And the music for his entrance.... sorry, he was far from "Gospel" despite his name.
IN TNA, the only reason he won, was he was promised it in contract negotiations.
AS a tag team, they are great, however, both Edge and Christian are average wrestlers. Despite them being put as heel all the time, they are Not good. Not with the "gimmick" they have as individuals.
from about 1 month ago
thank you both for the feedback.
about 1 month ago
Interesting comparison.
LeBron James is basically on top of his profession right now.
As big of a Christian Cage mark as I am, I'm not about to say that he's the best overall performer in the wrestling business.
from about 1 month ago
i was in no way comparing their star status. The comparison came about due to the whole free agency fiasco. Thanks for the comment Jack
about 1 month ago
Unlike LeBron, it's almost a cert that Christian Cage is New York bound.
from about 1 month ago
true true
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