Mr. Nerfect
08-12-2011, 11:30 PM
Am I the only one who doesn't completely hate Tyler Reks? Personally, I think for the man's size (he's billed as being 6'3, 252lbs), he is very agile and capable in the ring (especially for this day and age). I really enjoy his finishing move (his reverse fireman's carry into a DDT), and his fireman's carry hot shot from the second rope. Apparently the guy can pull off springboard moonsaults and the like, too.
When he returned to the WWE on the SmackDown! brand last year, I honestly thought he was quite interesting. They sold him as being this unknown force that could knock The Big Show down, but they ultimately went nowhere with it. They were also trying to push Jack Swagger, Alberto Del Rio, Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes as notable heels at the time on the SmackDown! brand. I think it was a case of "too much" that let Reks down there.
As far as his skills go, I feel that the only thing letting Reks down is his promo ability. He's got such a pleasant voice that it just seems to go against his character. It'd be best if they presented him as a silent killer type, or they gave him a manager. Honestly, if they wanted to trial Arn Anderson as a mouthpiece for someone, I think Tyler Reks would certainly fit the bill.
Another option is that they try him as a babyface. With a few heels on RAW's lower-card, they could easily put Reks against guys like JTG and Primo for a few weeks on Superstars. Have the heel cut a promo about how great they are, and how they've been mistreated by the fans, and then have Reks' ominous music cut them off, and have the heel bail on Reks as he enters the ring -- wanting nothing to do with the focused big man. Reks dominates the earlier goings of each match, but the wily heels find a way to ground Reks, who makes a comeback, and then Reks goes for a big move off the top rope out of desperation, which pays off (and hopefully impresses some people). The Reks Effect (I just can't bring myself to call his finisher "The Burning Hammer") puts the heel away for the three, and Reks gets himself a bit of a streak going on RAW.
You could instantly get him some fan respect by having him finally end up as Santino Marella's tag team partner against Michael McGillicutty & David Otunga. I have a feeling it's going to end up being Big Show, but I think that Reks would gain more from it. That also solves the problem of Reks sounding a bit goofy on the mic. Marella could do all the talking for the team, and Reks can kick all the ass.
What, if anything, would you do with Tyler Reks? I know the guy doesn't have too many supporters on here, but was anyone as impressed with his work on Superstars earlier this year and late last year as I was?
When he returned to the WWE on the SmackDown! brand last year, I honestly thought he was quite interesting. They sold him as being this unknown force that could knock The Big Show down, but they ultimately went nowhere with it. They were also trying to push Jack Swagger, Alberto Del Rio, Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes as notable heels at the time on the SmackDown! brand. I think it was a case of "too much" that let Reks down there.
As far as his skills go, I feel that the only thing letting Reks down is his promo ability. He's got such a pleasant voice that it just seems to go against his character. It'd be best if they presented him as a silent killer type, or they gave him a manager. Honestly, if they wanted to trial Arn Anderson as a mouthpiece for someone, I think Tyler Reks would certainly fit the bill.
Another option is that they try him as a babyface. With a few heels on RAW's lower-card, they could easily put Reks against guys like JTG and Primo for a few weeks on Superstars. Have the heel cut a promo about how great they are, and how they've been mistreated by the fans, and then have Reks' ominous music cut them off, and have the heel bail on Reks as he enters the ring -- wanting nothing to do with the focused big man. Reks dominates the earlier goings of each match, but the wily heels find a way to ground Reks, who makes a comeback, and then Reks goes for a big move off the top rope out of desperation, which pays off (and hopefully impresses some people). The Reks Effect (I just can't bring myself to call his finisher "The Burning Hammer") puts the heel away for the three, and Reks gets himself a bit of a streak going on RAW.
You could instantly get him some fan respect by having him finally end up as Santino Marella's tag team partner against Michael McGillicutty & David Otunga. I have a feeling it's going to end up being Big Show, but I think that Reks would gain more from it. That also solves the problem of Reks sounding a bit goofy on the mic. Marella could do all the talking for the team, and Reks can kick all the ass.
What, if anything, would you do with Tyler Reks? I know the guy doesn't have too many supporters on here, but was anyone as impressed with his work on Superstars earlier this year and late last year as I was?