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Which show has the most (current or future) jobbers wrestling on it? This poll is closed. |
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| WWE NXT |
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62 | 16.36% |
| WWE Superstars |
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75 | 19.79% |
| WWE Saturday Morning Slam - lmao this thread is old |
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24 | 6.33% |
| WWE Main Event |
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22 | 5.80% |
| Impact Wrestling |
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196 | 51.72% |
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I Before E posted:Tony Dawson is like an excitable puppy that decided to commentate wrestling matches, and his interplay with the calm, laid-back Regal is the best. He's so poo poo when he gets a shot at the big time, it makes me sad.
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May 24, 2013 04:31
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ChaosSmurf posted:He's so poo poo when he gets a shot at the big time, it makes me sad.
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May 24, 2013 04:39
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Deadpool posted:Big crowds don't really care about people they're unfamiliar with doing promos these days. The "What?" bullshit has had a serious detrimental effect on promos that are done live in the ring in my opinion. And I have no doubt that if Bray were to come out he'd get that immediately. They'll have to grab the attention of the crowd some other way first. Vignettes could work maybe. I love the character but I've always felt that it could easily fall flat on its face even if everything is done right because of the live crowds. I think more than vignettes you just have to have a really good and memorable way of debuting a guy. The videos can build initial buzz so people aren't confused when they first show up, but you need an actual story for a guy that an audience is immediately interested in and you can't drop the ball with it. If you can't engage an audience off the bat it'll be harder to do it later. A big part of The Shield initially getting over was debuting immediately in the main event to stop Ryback (who was extremely over at the time) from winning the title.
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May 24, 2013 04:42
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ChaosSmurf posted:He's so poo poo when he gets a shot at the big time, it makes me sad. He seems like he's got two big problems: 1) Not really knowledgeable about wrestling terms, in a way that manages to be more awkward than just "whattamaneuver" type reactions 2) Not very quick on his feet, so when Regal or Maddox or whoever say something that throws him for a loop, there's often a lot of dead air as he struggles to understand what to say
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May 24, 2013 05:08
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Man I was so excited for a minute that Mason Ryan had grown a fantastic mullet but, sadly, he just tied his hair back.
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May 24, 2013 05:20
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KungFu Grip posted:Everything I've heard from dark matches and house shows is that the big crowds just don't care about listening to him. Well yeah, of course big crowds don't care much about him yet; most have no idea who he is. Unless you think they'll debut him cold, which I highly doubt. They can't expect a gimmick to get over in dark matches with different crowds every week who have never seen him before; "Ringmaster" Steve Austin came out to silence when he debuted too. My point was just the fact that they're using the gimmick at high level shows at all, so he'll most likely keep it. Honestly Wyatt's original NXT debut vignette doesn't have to be changed a bit. It's still good and it doesn't reference anything contemporary.
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May 24, 2013 06:27
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I said it when he faced Jericho and I'll say it now. Wyatt's running cross body is excellent. It's vicious and kind works like a spear. He's just the tops.
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May 24, 2013 09:05
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So, when did they rename The 13th Step to Lucky 13? I can sorta understand why the name change happened, but I've missed a couple weeks of NXT, so I missed the changeover.
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May 24, 2013 12:28
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I Before E posted:Tony Dawson is like an excitable puppy that decided to commentate wrestling matches, and his interplay with the calm, laid-back Regal is the best. He reminds me of Scott Standford - he has a "real broadcaster" air about him but seems enthusiastic and genuine. Hope he does better than Scott did. There hasn't been new blood on Raw or SD commentary in ages. BlueArmyMan posted:So, when did they rename The 13th Step to Lucky 13? I can sorta understand why the name change happened, but I've missed a couple weeks of NXT, so I missed the changeover. This week, I think.
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May 24, 2013 13:00
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The correct way to debut Bray is to mimic Jericho's return last year when he didn't talk for awhile. Just make him wreck bitches decisively for a bit.
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May 24, 2013 17:15
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Wojtek posted:The correct way to debut Bray is to mimic Jericho's return last year when he didn't talk for awhile. Just make him wreck bitches decisively for a bit. That'd be a huge waste if you ask me. The guy is one of the best talkers WWE have right now. If he doesn't get to demonstrate that, there will be no momentum for him.
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May 24, 2013 17:21
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If it makes all of you feel better, when Bray Wyatt wrestled in Fort Wayne, everyone booed him. 
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May 24, 2013 17:39
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A thought; perhaps the best way to bring up Wyatt is not to do so alone, or as a solo in any way, but as mouthpiece for The Family? You could then do the vignette thing as an intro, keep him talking while Lee and Harper do the initial work (which helps the tag division too), then, eventually, involve him in the ring.
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May 24, 2013 17:52
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BlueArmyMan posted:A thought; perhaps the best way to bring up Wyatt is not to do so alone, or as a solo in any way, but as mouthpiece for The Family? You could then do the vignette thing as an intro, keep him talking while Lee and Harper do the initial work (which helps the tag division too), then, eventually, involve him in the ring.
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May 24, 2013 17:59
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I marked out so hard when Sami and Cesaro actually got the ring bell to start the match; I was expecting a tease for next week or the like and to get not just a match but a great match totally made my day. One of the best NXT episodes period so far, and I can't wait for next week.
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May 24, 2013 18:07
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Perigryn posted:And keep him away from Cena. All it'd take is for him to say "Well, well, if it isn't Husky Harris..." during one of his jokey promos and a lot of his work would be undone. Agreed, though I figure by the time Wyatt is ready for the main event scene (if at all), Cena will be out of it.
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May 24, 2013 18:08
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BlueArmyMan posted:Agreed, though I figure by the time Wyatt is ready for the main event scene (if at all), Cena will be out of it. This is a great joke.
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May 24, 2013 18:13
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DarkstarIV posted:This is a great joke. If we're lucky, he'll just make XBOX ONE jokes and ignore other wrestlers they're trying to get over...
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May 24, 2013 18:33
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Which is nothing compared to the time he declared that Del Rio wasn't really rich and rented his cars.
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May 24, 2013 18:37
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Pseudophile posted:Curt Hawkins now looks uncannily like the singer from Rammstein. Unless that dude has majorly changed his looks in the past 10 years, which is entirely possible. He's being billed as the Prince of Queens. I know that's where he's from but I hope it leads to a fabulous gimmick. 
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May 24, 2013 20:12
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TEGGS posted:He's being billed as the Prince of Queens. I know that's where he's from but I hope it leads to a fabulous gimmick. I actually wanted to say that I was really impressed by Hawkins' performance there, it looks at the very least like he's having fun in NXT.
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May 24, 2013 20:18
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Renaissance Spam posted:I actually wanted to say that I was really impressed by Hawkins' performance there, it looks at the very least like he's having fun in NXT. He really is a very solid worker and it saddens me he doesn't get the recognition for it.
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May 24, 2013 20:57
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TEGGS posted:He really is a very solid worker and it saddens me he doesn't get the recognition for it. McGillicutty was the same way and now he's repackaged and getting a push. So have faith man. WWE is full of bad moves lately, but there is a lot of potential.
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May 24, 2013 21:59
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Prowrestling.net posted:Independent wrestler G.Q. Money (a/k/a Ryan Katz) announced that he is going to work for WWE NXT as an associate producer. "Just updated my job status and new employer," Katz wrote on Facebook. "Moving to Orlando next week. For those wondering, no, I wasn't 'signed' and you won't see me on NXT, but I am working behind the scenes. Couldn't be more excited." Follow him on Twitter at Twitter.com/IamSmiley.
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May 24, 2013 22:02
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Chinston Wurchill posted:He reminds me of Scott Standford - he has a "real broadcaster" air about him but seems enthusiastic and genuine. Hope he does better than Scott did. Yeah well, Mike Adamle had a "real broadcaster" air about him too. Just saying.
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May 24, 2013 22:47
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Tony Dawson is great.
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May 25, 2013 00:52
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Chinston Wurchill posted:He reminds me of Scott Standford - he has a "real broadcaster" air about him but seems enthusiastic and genuine. Hope he does better than Scott did. There hasn't been new blood on Raw or SD commentary in ages. He has a "real broadcaster" aura because that's where he came from. I think he also does radio play by play for St. John's basketball or sometihng to that effect and was a sideline reporter for the Memphis Grizzlies.
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May 25, 2013 01:58
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Suben posted:He has a "real broadcaster" aura because that's where he came from. I think he also does radio play by play for St. John's basketball or sometihng to that effect and was a sideline reporter for the Memphis Grizzlies. Grizzles and was the studio host for the Trailblazers. I met him at a broadcasting seminar a few years ago. Really funny and nice guy. I think as soon as he gets calling a match down/wrestling familiarity he could be a really good announcer for them.
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May 25, 2013 02:06
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Liar Lyre posted:I got a bit of a man crush on Graves too. There is just so much to like about him. Great in the ring. Great on the mic. Unique look and style. Plays heel and face equally well. Is from Pittsburgh. I think he can win the WWE Championship one day. I think I'm in the minority here, but I can't stand Graves. The eyeliner, the preoccupation with his tattoos ("My dad told me blah blah blah and that was the day I got my first tattoo!") that Jeff Hardy-esque sense of thinking you're the absolute poo poo because you're a unique snowflake or whatever. Pretending to be all hard and tough when you look like a freaking Abercrombie model. I like a lot of the top prospects in NXT, but Graves just comes across as a total phony to me.
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May 25, 2013 02:07
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Hamass posted:I think I'm in the minority here, but I can't stand Graves. The eyeliner, the preoccupation with his tattoos ("My dad told me blah blah blah and that was the day I got my first tattoo!") that Jeff Hardy-esque sense of thinking you're the absolute poo poo because you're a unique snowflake or whatever. Pretending to be all hard and tough when you look like a freaking Abercrombie model. He has the best submission finisher in wrestling. 
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May 25, 2013 02:10
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Hamass posted:I think I'm in the minority here, but I can't stand Graves. The eyeliner, the preoccupation with his tattoos ("My dad told me blah blah blah and that was the day I got my first tattoo!") that Jeff Hardy-esque sense of thinking you're the absolute poo poo because you're a unique snowflake or whatever. Pretending to be all hard and tough when you look like a freaking Abercrombie model. I agree, good looking people are never 'tough' or good at fighting. Also, what's up with wrestlers pretending to be hard and tough? edit: he does remind me a bit of Birdman Anderson though. I guess because tattoos...? Minitrue fucked around with this message at 02:16 on May 25, 2013 |
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May 25, 2013 02:12
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Hamass can suck it. So I saw the Emma match against Bayley and Bayley looked amazingly familiar. They announced her from San Jose and it clicked. I saw her debut in a tiny Indy in Hayward, California about 6 years ago. At least I'm about 99 percent it's her.
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May 25, 2013 02:46
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CapCityGoofBall posted:Hamass can suck it. I keep thinking she's Davina Rose.
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May 25, 2013 02:53
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Renaissance Spam posted:I keep thinking she's Davina Rose. She is.
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May 25, 2013 03:00
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Chinston Wurchill posted:She is. Okay! Thought I was just going crazy.
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May 25, 2013 03:03
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Minitrue posted:I agree, good looking people are never 'tough' or good at fighting. Also, what's up with wrestlers pretending to be hard and tough? On a purely superficial basis, the majority of the male roster would be considered good-looking. Hell, I loved Cody Rhodes when his entire gimmick was "I'm good looking". CM Punk's into the whole rock and tattoos scene and never came across as phony to me. He looks like a mugger you'd see on television when producers are afraid to cast a minority. Or the male love interest in a Lady Gaga music video - one of the ballads, not a dance track. Good wrestlers don't need to try so hard to appear tough. Hamass fucked around with this message at 03:32 on May 25, 2013 |
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May 25, 2013 03:29
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Hamass posted:On a purely superficial basis, the majority of the male roster would be considered good-looking. Hell, I loved Cody Rhodes when his entire gimmick was "I'm good looking". CM Punk's into the whole rock and tattoos scene and never came across as phony to me. Fortunately for him he's actually a drat good pro wrestler. But I suppose that means nothing.
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May 25, 2013 03:54
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njsykora posted:He has the best submission finisher in wrestling. This is why I like him. Because jesus christ it actually looks painful to be in that hold.
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May 25, 2013 10:10
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Graves loves his tattoo's to the point that when people were telling him he would have to choose between them and one day getting in the WWE he went out and got more the next day with the attitude that if "I'm good enough I'll get there anyway." He's about as far as you can get from being a phony. Cool guy.
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May 25, 2013 13:54
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I don't know about phony but I also don't know what to call a legitimate one of those either.
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May 25, 2013 14:55
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