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Does WWE Want Bobby Roode?
By Pavitar Sidhu | Feb 10, 2012 | Columns and Editorials | | Comments

There’s a very good chance that Robert Roode, one of TNA’s most entertaining performers right now, could end up in WWE some time in the future. He’s wrestled dark matches in the past and is no doubt leading any shortlist of TNA talent that WWE have their eye on.

Robert Roode to WWE
For those of you that don’t know, Robert Roode is one half of Beer Money Inc with his tag team partner James Storm. His contract with TNA is expected to expire in a few weeks (or months, depending on who you ask), and there’s a chance that he could bolt for “greener pastures”.

Addition By Subtraction
You’re kidding yourselves if you don’t believe that WWE has double motives in wanting to sign Robert Roode.
Granted, adding Robert Roode gives WWE even more depth than they have right now. He’s a talented performer no doubt.

However, the bigger reason for wanting to acquire the him is that they want to take away from their competitor.
Love him or hate him, Robert Roode is one of the most entertaining acts in all of TNA right now.
Taking him away will definitely hurt TNA.

Underrated And Under-appreciated
I’ve long been a huge fan of Robert Roode and his work. The man that was trained by Sean Morley (formerly Val Venis of WWE) simply understands the wrestling business. He knows what he needs to do to draw a reaction from the audience.

It’s quite obvious that the 10 year veteran studied some of the greatest heels to have ever performed in a wrestling ring. He’s successfully channeled the spirit of old school heels like Tully Blanchard, Rick Rude, Ric Flair, Gino Hernandez, and Arn Anderson.

Robert Roode’s Potential
There’s a very good chance that Robert Roode could become an upper midlevel heel on Raw or Smackdown.
He’s that talented.

However, there’s also a chance that he could end up like Braden Walker (formerly Chris Harris of TNA).
Well, maybe not that bad. I just have my doubts that he would ever become a main event wrestler in WWE (and that has nothing to do with his skills).

Closing Thoughts
As much as I would like to see Robert Roode making it to the big stage, I think he’ll make the wiser choice by sticking with TNA.

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  • Keelan Balderson

    If Roode really wants to make his mark in the business, then if he gets the opportunity, he HAS to go to WWE. He’s 35 years old, the window is closing.

    He could go down as one of the top Canadian stars…or he could be that guy that was in TNA once.

  • Shane West

    I agree Kee, In this buisness it’s great to be loyal to people that give you breaks. But staying loyal means you are willing to stay at the possition your in. Never going up the ladder. Roode has the skills to have great matches with the greatest stars in WWE. Also, it would be nice to see what he could do with a real orginzation that doesn’t jump from story line to story line. : \

  • rick

    I think he is too old for him to become a top level talent in WWE. But it would make a lot of sense for WWE to get him signed and they can keep off TNA and use him every now and then in WWE.

  • Peckar

    Ya’ll full of shit. He will never go to WWE. Look at the E’s track record with former TNA talent. All buried.
    @ShaneWest An organisation that doesn’t jum from storyline to storyline? Your head is in the sand because you obviously don’t even watch TNA. Stick to your Farting storylines Shane, its wrestling gold.

  • dewayne

    he is not a john cena or a m punk meaning he is to old and does not have the stuff right now for wwe to make him a top card act so if i was him i would stick with tna because he is the top card there then he would be with wwe

  • Justice

    Yeah I agree with dewayne, If I was him I would stay put in TNA. He’s the champ! the show is centered around him, he is the man! that is NOT going to happen if he jumps ship. Think about it, He’s not that great on the mic, his move-set is not really spectacular, Even his look is a lil bland. Now im not dissing the guy, he is good at what he does, but what he does could get him lost in the shuffle easily at WWE. I think James Storm would do better at WWE (If actually given a fair shot and not buried!) If I was Pope,AJ,Samoa Joe and Hernandez I would jump ship cause there being wasted but if I was Bobby Roode I would stay in TNA and love it!!

  • terry j vey

    It will probably boil down to what can they do for me moneywise.Really we know WWE has more money and won’t hesitate to use it if it puts TNA in a bind they will feel it was wisely spent.
    Though ya may as well forget about main eventing.Talant that wrestled in TNA like WCW does not get a lot of push in WWE.

  • killer2k10

    I think if he really wants to solidify his career he would have to go to WWE eventually.The answer is yes why wouldn’t they want him he is one of the top 10 wrestlers in the world,top 5 heels,and creative could have endless angles for him if they would get their head out of their ass(hence the Roode name).It is the same question when I think of Aj Styles would he sink or swim?There have been TNA originals in the past like Chris Harris and Kaz,but Roode has more to offer than they ever would and has a ton of talent and in my opinion is like a cross between HHH and Arn Anderson.Does he want to be a loyalist like Sting or say he has wrestled on top everywhere.Only WWE can make the decision as for being a top guy but he is keeping TNA going and WWE know it.They know about TNA and realize one reason people watch it is because of Roode.

  • kuntrypymp

    i wouldnt hurt to give it a shot as long as he’s used properly in the company and not under used like others so many times have wwe got fresh talent and under use them for so long that they get fed up do dumb things to get in trouble like evan bourne seems to be doing now and leave the company. with the popularity and amount of experience wwe has i would think they would do better…….they have the money to pay for good writers and yet look at the storylines being used…a diva shittin herself…kane actin as a damn jason voorhies again……santino playing with his cobra and parading the ring like a damn teletubbie i thought this guy was a badass mma style fighter?? wtf??? come on guys get ur heads on straight wwe wasnt always like this yea attitude era is gone but doesnt mean we cant still do good with the new talent

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