Ace Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Here's the actual quote: The plan for Lana long-term right now is to be the female face of the company once her babyface turn is completed. At least that’s the long-term plan this week. Vince McMahon feels that part of the transition has to include a reveal that she’s really American. The plan is to keep the Lana name, although there has at least been talk of C.J. (Her real name is Catherine Jo Perry), with the idea C.J. makes people think hot blond because of the character Pamela Anderson played in “Baywatch.” What will be interesting if they do or don’t put pressure on her in that position to not post photos in social media of her still dating Rusev after they do the television break-up. Either way will be extremely telling of how they view the current audience and social media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristobal Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 What the fuck is wrong with you all? I've just read the word "literally," like, 6 times in the past three pages? Is "literally" the new "missile dropkicks?" I literally looked through the uses of "literally" over the last three pages, and with the exception of "literally landed on Mars",which was a quote from Bischoff, everyone literally used "literally" to mean something literal, (though you could certainly argue with the assertion that a Wrestlemania match with Rousey is literally the only chance to see Steph lose a match.) Literally. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRGoldman Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Lana is a much more compelling performer than AJ, and when AJ was the focus of Raw every week people couldn't get enough of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playa Shunna Ver 3.0 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I think Lana is great in her role. I don't see why you would change it. I have no problem wacking off to a hot Russian chick....or a hot Asian chick.....or a hot black chick. I don't even care if they are evil. I'm sure most of the WWE Universe, especially the critical 12-85 year old male demographic will agree with me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo's Roomie Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 All the better if they are evil. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clintthecrippler Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 To be fair, the article does not specifically state that the Baywatch association is Vince's idea, just the American reveal. For all we know the Baywatch thing could have been something anyone from Triple H down to a first-year creative member put together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technico Support Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 The only time Vince ever saw Baywatch, or any other show, was when he caught maybe a minute of it here and there between sets of benches and curls while it was on the TV at the gym. The guy is a workaholic and I doubt he ever sits down to watch television. He has psychological issues to the point where he won't even let himself sneeze; I can't even fathom the self loathing that would stem from wasting an hour to watch TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristobal Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 The only time Vince ever saw Baywatch, or any other show, was when he caught maybe a minute of it here and there between sets of benches and curls while it was on the TV at the gym. The guy is a workaholic and I doubt he ever sits down to watch television. He has psychological issues to the point where he won't even let himself sneeze; I can't even fathom the self loathing that would stem from wasting an hour to watch TV. I have watched 3 hour Raws and Nitros from 2000-01. I can absolutely fathom that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 If they're that concerned with Lana/Rusev still an item on social media, why not turn them both face? Rusev doesn't mean to lash out at her like this, but the pressure to restore the glory of the Russian proletariat is getting to him. They can build to a tearful reunion down the line, Rusev renouncing the Russian flag, Lana/CJ going full Florida, etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSC Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Is revealing Lana to be an American who went to FSU really a face turn? Cause I hate Seminoles WAY more than I do Russians. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Is revealing Lana to be an American who went to FSU really a face turn? Cause I hate Seminoles WAY more than I do Russians. I was thinking more "Lana/Rusev convert to American culture" Florida than outing her as an American. Have them in Hawaiian prints on the beach or chowing down at Senor Frog's with beer lanyards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web Conn Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Now I wanna hear Rusev say "USA A-OK" in his thick accent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRGoldman Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Judging by his alleged off the field activities, it seems like Jameis Winston would fit right in to the world of pro wrestling. Maybe Lana will turn "full Florida" and manage Jameis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Fresh Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 What the fuck is wrong with you all? I've just read the word "literally," like, 6 times in the past three pages? Is "literally" the new "missile dropkicks?" We're all big fans of "How Did This Get Made?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristobal Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 What the fuck is wrong with you all? I've just read the word "literally," like, 6 times in the past three pages? Is "literally" the new "missile dropkicks?" We're all literally big fans of "How Did This Get Made?" LFTFY 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorman Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 That's so 2000 and late.Yeah well I just found about about it Black Eyed Peas vs. Master P over the use of the letter P. Book it! Sounds like a Sesame Street Fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 If Lana turns babyface and goes American, there's literally no reason for Rusev to even support Russia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Lord Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 See, its this stuff that amuses the hell out of me. This is supposedly the reality era in the WWE. Lana and Rusev are such a perfect couple. But they want to have everything "in character" so if Lana turns good and all American she can't possibly be with Rusev. Why not just reveal they are a couple. Rusev would get amazing hate from the crowd if they acknowledge that yes HE is the one who gets to sleep with her every night. JBL: There's hope for you yet Maggle. Rusev got himself a 10 plus. Cole: I'm married. JBL: So? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(BP) Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Rusev and Lana have to break up so they can eventually reconcile and marry on a Network Special in a "Match Made in Kremlin." 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victator Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Since when do they let anyone use their real name now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playa Shunna Ver 3.0 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Since when do they let anyone use their real name now? Her real name Is Cathy Joe, they are calling her CJ. Huge difference. Now 2 names, a first and a last, that is a different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victator Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 They could call her Betty Jo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bustronaut Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Is this all just a poor attempt to force her into AJ's role? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playa Shunna Ver 3.0 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 They could call her Betty Jo. BJ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewar Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Not to speak for Vic, but I am fairly certain that's what he was going for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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