NikoBaltimore Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Damn, man. It's amazing to think of all the incredible talent in this that makes the whole thing surreal. But of all the takeaways from this, I feel one of the things I'll remember most is Kenneth's story. Wrestling skills be damned, he got to wrestle in a WWE ring after constant struggles to get there. To say the least I'm a big fan of the guy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technico Support Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 The dude took speech lessons to get over a horrible stuttering problem because they asked him to. Awesome. I want to see him join the main roster as a member of the Wyatt Family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyuubi Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 7 hours ago, Peck said: Regal: " I would like to let people know about #WWECWC competitor Kenneth Johnson.I met Kenneth for the first time when he was an extra talent for WWE.I spoke to Kenneth and apart from finding out that he was a polite,hard working man,he had a serious speech impediment.We talked about promos and he told me it was a thing that was obviously very difficult for him.I met Kenneth after several months when he was at a WWE show again.He asked me if he could show me a promo and could I help him with some advice.Kenneth proceeded to cut a three minute promo without any problems.My friend Daniel Bryan said on this weeks CWC that Kenneth was told to fix his problem.That wasn't correct information as I obviously hasn't explained the story properly to DB.Kenneth practiced in his own time for no other reason than he wanted to better himself.Kenneth now barely has any of his former problems.He achieved greatness and know one can ever take that away from him and he has become a hero of mine.Now,if Kenneth can work so hard to be able to be a decent promo person,what's anyone else's excuse?" Regal honestly needs a promotion. Because no one connects with wrestlers in the WWE like him. You never hear anybody say they had a problem with Regal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Lince Dorado announced at the indy show he is working that he signed with the WWE 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Z Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Also Hoho Lun worked a NXT house show today. Not sure what to make of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supremebve Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 5 minutes ago, The Z said: Also Hoho Lun worked a NXT house show today. Not sure what to make of that. I don't think he should be on TV for a while, but I'd love for him to stick around the performance center for a while. He created wrestling in Hong Kong, and if nothing else he'll be able to learn and pass on his knowledge when he gets back home. I don't know if he'll ever be a great worker, but I can't see anything negative coming from him being around the performance center/NXT for a while. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turk128 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 I was going to say team him up with their new signee, Bin Wang to make an oriental version of Enzo and Cass but it comes off way too racist. But, yeah, giving him exposure to the professional system they have will only help. If he's motivated enough, he could build up his cred in China and they could have a PR/middleman whenever they tour through China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyLaw Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 13 hours ago, RIPPA said: Lince Dorado announced at the indy show he is working that he signed with the WWE Supposedly he just implied he signed and is now saying he hasn't signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spritenaut 32 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 I'm almost certain the next time the WWE signs/creates an Asian tag team, the name of the team will be "Wang Chung". They might be on to something if they license the song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turk128 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Or just have Jimmy Wang manage them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H. Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 I was really impressed with Kenneth Johnson, there is so much potential with the guy and after reading Regal's story I'm convinced the kid will go far! James 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyld Samurai Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 I liked the raw ability that Johnson has. I agree with the previously mentioned thought that he should bulk up and get out of the Juniors. He's too tall to be fighting at 200#. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 On 7/23/2016 at 11:13 AM, Vader does my taxes! said: I'm almost certain the next time the WWE signs/creates an Asian tag team, the name of the team will be "Wang Chung". They might be on to something if they license the song. Is Vince even up to "Wang Chung" in his pop culture references? Perhaps someday, we'll get variations of the Frankie says Relax shirt. WWE has had multiple opportunities to give somebody a "Turning Japanese" character after someone leaves and spends a number of years in Japan. Albert's Lord Tensai character was awful anyway, so they might as well have attached "Turning Japanese" to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarl Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Didn't Adrian Adonis carry a briefcase with "Relax with Frankie" on it that eventually led to his transformation into "Adorable" Adrian? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StretchMediatedHypertrophy Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Kenneth Johnson needs a little more seasoning and a little more size, but he has charisma - it's not the usual wrestling charisma, but there's something compelling about him and 'you can't teach that'. I'm not really sure what the hell is going on here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 2 hours ago, MonteCarl said: Didn't Adrian Adonis carry a briefcase with "Relax with Frankie" on it that eventually led to his transformation into "Adorable" Adrian? Relax with Trudi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technico Support Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 On 7/23/2016 at 1:02 AM, turk128 said: I was going to say team him up with their new signee, Bin Wang to make an oriental version of Enzo and Cass but it comes off way too racist. So right up Vince's alley, in other words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turk128 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 19 hours ago, Nice Guy Eddie said: WWE has had multiple opportunities to give somebody a "Turning Japanese" character after someone leaves and spends a number of years in Japan. Albert's Lord Tensai character was awful anyway, so they might as well attached "Turning Japanese" to it. Keep on forgetting that Albert's career was as deep in the shitter as you can get. What a freakin' turnaround. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristobal Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 On 7/22/2016 at 2:56 PM, Kyuubi said: Regal honestly needs a promotion. Because no one connects with wrestlers in the WWE like him. You never hear anybody say they had a problem with Regal. Well, Goldberg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technico Support Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 1 hour ago, Cristobal said: Well, Goldberg. Goldberg is right up there with Cornette as living proof of the "you say you met an asshole in the morning" rule. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristobal Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 You're not wrong. On the "promoting Regal", front, this is purely me speculating, but while he'll probably do whatever he's asked, his current hybrid role of scouting + training + the occasional on-air work as NXT commissioner strikes me as something that scratches all his particular itches whereas an agent or booking role or anything more corporate might not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turk128 Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 It also helps that Regals' got just the right skillset, in ring experience, and life lessons for his hybrid role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Z Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 9 hours ago, turk128 said: It also helps that Regals' got just the right skillset, in ring experience, and life lessons for his hybrid role. So what you're saying is that William Regal has a very particular set of skills, skills that he acquired over a very long career and if you're a talented wrestler anywhere in the world he will look for you and he will find you? 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyld Samurai Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 If there was ever an actor to portray Regal... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyuubi Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 In hindsight, what the fuck was Chris Hero's deal? Cedric Alexander cut 25 pounds to get in this and he definitely was not a fat guy before. Another dude cut like 40. The WWE does not seem to care about "big" guys in so much that they care about you looking athletic and toned. Which is easier and less painful than lifting heavy weights or just doing body weight exercises. CM Punk, I sort of understand, but Hero? Come on, man. Even then, I know for a fact that they have athletic trainers outside of wrestling that will help you cut weight and your diet. The food is good. The exercises are manageable. You are getting paid in developmental to look athletic. Yeah, some people do not have the body type(Baron Corbin), but all they want you to do is to lose the dad bod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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