I don't know if I would call this heat.
Assuming this story is true, that Edge was offered a Legends contract deal and he declined it, I could see management being annoyed that he didn't sign. I can also see them being annoyed that he'd take bookings to do appearances for any other promotions when he could be doing the same thing for them. I'm sure they weren't happy when Flair signed on with TNA after his "retirement", Foley signed on with TNA. For that matter, they may believe RVD should be working for them full time still if he's able-bodied.
I could see some bitterness with Foley if it's true there was a lot of friction when the guy left in a huff after his announcer job wasn't going very well. That could have come off as a f-you to Vince.
I'm not convinced "heat" really applies in most of these situations. But it seems only natural that someone isn't going to be happy when they don't get their way. I don't think that will keep the WWE from doing business with Edge again in the near future. At least not unless the WWE suddenly decides to cut off these ex-wrestlers completely unless they sign a contract promising exclusive services, management rights, their soul, etc. or they simply decide he's been out of the limelight for so long that any appearances by him would really do nothing for them.
The Beth stuff sounds a bit silly and far-fetched. Divas always seemed rather disposable to the WWE.
Assuming this story is true, that Edge was offered a Legends contract deal and he declined it, I could see management being annoyed that he didn't sign. I can also see them being annoyed that he'd take bookings to do appearances for any other promotions when he could be doing the same thing for them. I'm sure they weren't happy when Flair signed on with TNA after his "retirement", Foley signed on with TNA. For that matter, they may believe RVD should be working for them full time still if he's able-bodied.
I could see some bitterness with Foley if it's true there was a lot of friction when the guy left in a huff after his announcer job wasn't going very well. That could have come off as a f-you to Vince.
I'm not convinced "heat" really applies in most of these situations. But it seems only natural that someone isn't going to be happy when they don't get their way. I don't think that will keep the WWE from doing business with Edge again in the near future. At least not unless the WWE suddenly decides to cut off these ex-wrestlers completely unless they sign a contract promising exclusive services, management rights, their soul, etc. or they simply decide he's been out of the limelight for so long that any appearances by him would really do nothing for them.
The Beth stuff sounds a bit silly and far-fetched. Divas always seemed rather disposable to the WWE.
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