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Iop
03-27-2012, 05:13 PM
A new wrestler debuts as Corporal Johnson. The story is that he is a soldier who served in all of the wars (Iraq/Afghanistan) but was released from the army for being injured and going crazy with PTSD. He debuts in the WWE and immediately goes after all the "foreign" wrestlers and debuts as a totally paranoid guy who LOVES USA but is a huge asshole.

It would be interesting because how would the fans react?

On one hand he is a soldier/hero and loves America.
On the other, he acts like an asshole and attacks all non american wrestlers, even if they are faces.

Or would this be too offensive?

What do u guys think?

RiX1024
03-27-2012, 05:16 PM
good on paper, but too racist in my opinion.

Nicky Fives
03-27-2012, 05:35 PM
it would probably gain success in The South, revealing how xenophobic the majority of America is...... wouldn't be good for WWE's image in a PG-13 world, thus it won't and probably shouldn't happen.....

MoFo
03-27-2012, 05:36 PM
It would be better if he only attacked the black wrestlers.

Iop
03-27-2012, 05:37 PM
It would be better if he only attacked Mark Henry.

:wtf:

Immortal Moose
03-27-2012, 05:43 PM
In light of recent events I'd say now definitely wouldn't be the time for that gimmick... if there ever is a time for it... So yes it would be too offensive.

Rammsteinmad
03-27-2012, 06:49 PM
An ex-MMA fighter who goes against the script and attacks everyone, regardless whether they're face or heel, versus an ex-soldier who is crazy and paranoid and attacks everyone, regardless whether they're face or heel.

There's your main event for 'WWE Cryogenic'. :y:

Lock Jaw
03-27-2012, 07:06 PM
Too advanced for the fans to "get". Or for them to write.

dhellova guy
03-27-2012, 07:46 PM
It would be better if he only attacked the black wrestlers.

Put all the black guys in hoodies and bring in Hernandez to be a George Zimmerman charactor.

Juan
03-27-2012, 08:00 PM
A new wrestler debuts as Corporal Johnson. The story is that he is a soldier who served in all of the wars (Iraq/Afghanistan) but was released from the army for being injured and going crazy with PTSD. He debuts in the WWE and immediately goes after all the "foreign" wrestlers and debuts as a totally paranoid guy who LOVES USA but is a huge asshole.

It would be interesting because how would the fans react?

On one hand he is a soldier/hero and loves America.
On the other, he acts like an asshole and attacks all non american wrestlers, even if they are faces.

Or would this be too offensive?

What do u guys think?

I think you should go fuck yourself.

KayfabeMan
03-27-2012, 08:42 PM
WWE _____ sponsored by National Guard.

So in short, not gonna happen.

KayfabeMan
03-27-2012, 08:43 PM
$$$ > Offending Anyone on the priorities list.

DLVH84
03-27-2012, 09:13 PM
Reminds me of Corporal Kirschner a bit.

dronepool
03-27-2012, 09:21 PM
http://iamnotarapperispit.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/black_kkk_pink_klan_love_tolerance_demotivational_poster_Demotivational_posters-s440x352-26272-580.jpg

Hanso Amore
03-27-2012, 10:01 PM
That kind of "Art Imitates Reality" schtick would never happen in todays WWE. I mean, IRL that is a legit storyline, happens everyday. PSTD Soliders and Marines killing civilians.

Maybe in 1998...But probably not even then.

That actually might happen if SMW was still around.

Damndirty
03-28-2012, 07:45 PM
Even though it would never happen in WWE... I would like to see this! This would be a crowd-drawing controversy, without a doubt, but it would also bring alot of lawsuits, protests, and sponsorship losses that the execs probably want to avoid. TNA could try it since nothing else is working for them anyways.

Logan
03-29-2012, 02:06 AM
Sounds like an even worse opposite version of what the E did with Muhammad Hassan when he debuted.

Indifferent Clox
03-29-2012, 10:41 AM
I think more gray charecters would be excellent. I don't mean that there shouldnt be heels and faces, but bad and good aren't always the only polarizing options. You can use all sorts of ways to polarize the fans. I think this is a pretty fantastic idea.

ooTin
03-29-2012, 11:23 AM
http://iamnotarapperispit.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/black_kkk_pink_klan_love_tolerance_demotivational_poster_Demotivational_posters-s440x352-26272-580.jpg

Blakeamus
03-29-2012, 01:27 PM
It would be better if he only attacked the black wrestlers.

now THAT would be a hate crime/rasist.

El Fangel
03-29-2012, 01:54 PM
Yes and bring back Hussein for him to feud with.

Ruien
03-29-2012, 05:29 PM
Terrible idea......... This is so bad I don't think you are actually serious.