mattdangerously Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 You watched it, didn't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H. Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Backstory? Sure you wanna use that term? James 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomAct Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.Rex-n-effeckx Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 So here is something completely random: Why did Del Rios (Spellbinder, Phantasio, etc.) never get a longer run in a big promotion? He certainly had the look. He wasn't the greatest worker in the ring, but he wasn't horrible either. The Phantasio gimmick seemed perfect for 1995 WWE and if nothing else he could have been used as fodder for a mini-feud with Undertaker. His work in Memphis was always good (not top level stuff, but above average). Thoughts? He was neither as tall nor had as many cool spots as Conan Chris Walker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.J. Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Because last time they brought him up he had no personality and no gimmick for the fans to identify him with? It was just "hey there's that dude who was in the rumble and now is kinda feuding with Barrett". Last time he was a whitebread babyface. Now he's a heel who thinks he's a whitebread babyface. So Kurt Angle circa 1999? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggulator Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Because last time they brought him up he had no personality and no gimmick for the fans to identify him with? It was just "hey there's that dude who was in the rumble and now is kinda feuding with Barrett". Last time he was a whitebread babyface. Now he's a heel who thinks he's a whitebread babyface. So Kurt Angle circa 1999? It's not too far from that. Bo's somehow even less self-aware. His new entrance also gives it this really great, irritating New Age vibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 what, now he's jacking CJ Parker's gimmick?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Sorrow Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Because last time they brought him up he had no personality and no gimmick for the fans to identify him with? It was just "hey there's that dude who was in the rumble and now is kinda feuding with Barrett". Last time he was a whitebread babyface. Now he's a heel who thinks he's a whitebread babyface. So Kurt Angle circa 1999? Yeah, but way different , at least in NXT. They had the evolution of the character from a whitemeat babyface that the crowd was turning on , to a heel who truly thinks he's a hero and a role model who's in denial about the crowds reactions still insisting the love him ( which was the more comedic part), to the Champ who eventually seems disingenuous about going on about what a hero he is, and heels it up in the ring while trolling the crowd about how much of an inspiration he is. And of course, this has led to a section of fans who cheer for him there as he's become a character that fans who love heels adore. He's totally a guy me and my pals would be cheering amidst the boos in the 80's when we were part of the Philly Heel fan contingent . I hope it gets over in WWE but since they're debuting him already as the character , it's gonna be more broad..which it has to be, and the fans didn't get too be part of the character evolution, it's gonna be a bit tough for Bo. It's not like the creation of The Rock, where we all saw how and why this guy became the "The Rock." That being said, I totally think Bo can pull it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomAct Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 That's a big problem I have with the way they are bringing these NXT guys/gals up. They are pushing out there expecting a gimmick that took months to develop and get over, to work immediately on the main show. Paige is lucky that she has a really unique like, and an instant likeability, so she's the only one who doesn't have to deal with this whole thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bustronaut Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Yeah it's terrible that Bray Wyatt keeps getting Husky Harris chants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playa Shunna Ver 3.0 Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Army tank with a Ferrari engine. That was a great tag line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 The NXT crowd is also tricky. Emma started out as a heel and within one taping she was a super face. The character was envisioned as a heel. Likewise Enzo Amore. Maybe after a year or two on the main roster, these guys could morph into faces, but the crowd is so much smaller and more distinct that it happens almost instantly there and then everything is distorted when people hit the main roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victator Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I don't think Sabu is forgotten. he sells more than enough ECW dvds for WWE for that to be true. But he is not a part of WWE canon either. So in the eyes of WWE.com, he might as well be forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playa Shunna Ver 3.0 Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 WWE needs to release a proper Sabu DVD set. Maybe if they but him on the HOF. Sabu, Sting, Vader, the Midnights, another Flair.....tops on my list of dream DVD sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Fresh Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 It's too bad WWE didn't run a Sabu vs. Undertaker match when they had the chance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggulator Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 The WWE After Raw DVD looks fun... But imagine how much better an "ECW After The Show" DVD would have been? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playa Shunna Ver 3.0 Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I wish they could do a best of ECW Fan Cam DVD. I saw so many cool things at ECW house shows. I went to one the night Rick Rude died. Shane Douglas cut this awesome promo and the whole crew stood in/around the ring for a 10 bell salute. No gimmicks, no shenanigans ...just the crew paying their respects. Then they put on one of the most kick ass house shows I have ever been to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomAct Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Yeah it's terrible that Bray Wyatt keeps getting Husky Harris chants. Bray had a character that you could introduce somewhat immediately and have it work. It also helps that there was legitimate buzz for the Wyatts coming in. You knew what the Wyatt gimmick was from the start, and didn't need months of familiarity. This is a problem that (so far) is exclusive to Bo Dallas and Emma, but could happen to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7w1VSSzLqd4#t=385 Rollins and Ambrose on another morning show to promote. These are my favorite things. Holy crap, I never realized how tall Dean Ambrose is. He's literally towering over both reporters, and a quick Google search says he's 6'4". Well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 The WWE After Raw DVD looks fun... But imagine how much better an "ECW After The Show" DVD would have been? Just get a COPS dvd. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurningBeard Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I'm glad the Husky Harris chants died down fast for Bray Wyatt. That could've ruined what has fast become one of the most refreshing gimmicks in the past decade 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristobal Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Army tank with a Ferrari engine. That was a great tag line. I always hated it cuz it made no sense. Sticking an engine designed to move a ton or two of carbon fiber around in a 67 ton hunk of steel and depleted uranium would be like trying to power your car with your phone battery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristobal Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 From botched spot: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggulator Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Bray also had an out prepared to deal with the possible Husky chants. He had some crazy backstory where Husky got possessed by a demon that transformed him into Bray. He even responds to tweets asking him about it stuff like "I NEEDED A VESSEL!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playa Shunna Ver 3.0 Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 That is a good out, but not as good as John Tenta's "I'm not a fish" promo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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