Sami Callihan works WWE dark match/tryout

[Stopspot]

As noted before, Dragon Gate USA wrestler Sami Callihan wrestled a dark match before last night’s WWE tapings in Providence. F4Wonline.com reports that Callihan received good reviews as far as his selling goes. They add that he did promo work for the agents backstage but his size and his look is a concern.

WWE needs to get off their asses and sign this guy. Two of their biggest guys now are smaller guys so they shouldn't really think this an issue.


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[Farooq]

Saw a couple of his promos, going to look up his matches soon, I love his creepiness I hope he gets in :boss1:

 

[GrammarNazi82]

Sami Callihan wrestled a dark match at last night's WWE Smackdown tapings in Providence, RI. His future is undetermined right now. He recently signed a two year contract extension with DGUSA/EVOLVE, but his contract allows him to opt out if WWE offers him a deal. This further proves that DGUSA/EVOLVE is where today's new stars are. We can confirm 100% that Callihan will wrestle in his scheduled matches on the DGUSA tripleshot. In fact, this is the toughest weekend of matches in Sami's DGUSA/EVOLVE career. Just look at this:
Nov. 2nd - Everett, MA - Sami Callihan vs. Samuray Del Sol
Nov. 3rd - Voorhees, NJ - 2/3 Falls: Sami Callihan vs. El Generico
Nov. 4th - Long Island, NY - Sami Callihan vs. CIMA

There are many things up in the air with Sami Callihan now. Is this the start of the next chapter of his DGUSA/EVOLVE career or is it his last hurrah? No one knows now, even Callihan. Either way, this series of matches promises to be unique and special. Be there and experience it.

 

[GrammarNazi82]

WWE needs to get off their asses and sign this guy. Two of their biggest guys now are smaller guys so they shouldn't really think this an issue.


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I agree his size shouldn't be an issue. As far as I'm concerned, his look shouldn't be either. But with it being WWE I could see them having an issue with his look. I'm sure they would want to repackage him if they do hire him. They should go after him though.

 

[Stopspot]

I agree his size shouldn't be an issue. As far as I'm concerned, his look shouldn't be either. But with it being WWE I could see them having an issue with his look. I'm sure they would want to repackage him if they do hire him. They should go after him though.

He has many fans in the WWE and his former tag partner is currently working for them as Dean Ambrose. I think they can work well with Callihan

 

[Lacky]

I wonder if Callihan and Ambrose would debut as a tag team?

 

[Rysenberg]

Ambrose needs to debut on his own, he's far too talented for the tag division (once D-Bry and Kane lose their titles).

 

[GrammarNazi82]

He has many fans in the WWE and his former tag partner is currently working for them as Dean Ambrose. I think they can work well with Callihan

Agreed. I think he would fit in well. I just know how WWE places such importance on the "look" of their Superstars and having them at least somewhat fit the mold. So I could see them taking issue with his appearance, but that's easy to change. They should take him for his talent / abilities and the fact that he would be a good fit with the company overall, as well as appealing to the fanbase he already has in WWE like you said.

 

[GrammarNazi82]

Ambrose needs to debut on his own, he's far too talented for the tag division (once D-Bry and Kane lose their titles).

This. I'll mark out when Ambrose makes his WWE TV debut, and while he and Callihan could be good tag partners on WWE, I would rather they debut individually so they can stand out better on their own within the company.

 

[Stopspot]

Agreed. I think he would fit in well. I just know how WWE places such importance on the "look" of their Superstars and having them at least somewhat fit the mold. So I could see them taking issue with his appearance, but that's easy to change. They should take him for his talent / abilities and the fact that he would be a good fit with the company overall, as well as appealing to the fanbase he already has in WWE like you said.

Yes a change of look without taking from his talent is easy in Callihan's case. Just get him some new ring gear and maybe a haircut and he'd fit in well. He's 5ft11 so he's now that small. Let him work as a modern day Foley.

 

[GrammarNazi82]

^ Now you're talking. tunga: Seriously hoping they do offer him a contract. Then I'll just have to be worried whether they will utilize him well or not. I pull for good indie talents and such to go forward in the promotions, but then hate to see WWE let good talented wrestlers go to waste, more or less.

 

[Testify]

Contract with him being actually used well and such?

Contract with him in FCW or NXT, or jobbing on Raw or SD? GTFO.

 

[Stopspot]

Being on NXT isn't really a bad thing now. NXT is WWE's best product by a country mile.

 

[Lacky]

Being on NXT isn't really a bad thing now. NXT is WWE's best product by a country mile.

What this man said.

 

[Testify]

There's now a title in NXT, right? Hmm, from what you're saying, it might not be bad, yes.

Still, I fear for his future if he signs with 'E, especially if they're so worried about his size.