So what should we expect from Adam Rose?

[Anybody Thrilla]

I understand he was Leo Kruger in NXT. I only saw one of his matches, and I guess he was OK, but the character he played there was a lot different than Adam Rose appears to be.

Do you think he'll be a heel or a face? The promo videos make him seem OK enough, but something about them scream heel to me.

Your thoughts?

[whiteyford]

Seems awkward in the ring since his gimmick change, definitely preferred Kruger in that regard, he hasn't really done anything on NXT to say where his gimmick falls, someone else pointed out how he played Kruger for years in developmental but gets brought up to the main roster after a month of the Rose character.

[Wishbone]

Never saw him as Kruger and I don't know what his in-ring stuff is like, but based solely on the video packages we've seen I'm really digging his character. As for whether he'll be a heel or face I have no clue. On the one hand he's got an English accent and in WWE 90% of the time having a foreign accent means you'll be a heel. He seems really likable though so I don't know.

[NormanSmiley]

Fandango 2.0. He will be dog shit covered in shit filled gimmick. He will be terrible but somehow 4 or 5 dickbagson here will think he ashould be world champ

[Cool King]

I'm not familiar with Adam Rose, but is his gimmick supposed to be that of a Mick Jagger-esq "party rocker"?

I ask because he sounds like he's trying to do his best Mick Jagger impression in the vignettes.

[XL]

Is it English? He's South African. Accent is weird though.

He's a face in NXT. I'm a fan of the persona based on what little we've seen but I kinda feel his in-ring antics (the rolling around, the bit in the ropes) could get a little boring. Also, hope he doesn't use that middle rope elbow as a finish.

[ron the dial]

it's hard to say since the gimmick has only really been around for a month. i'd imagine that they try to push him as a fun loving face, but it really could go either way. when it comes to in ring performance, don't expect to be wowed. he's solid, but his moveset won't do anything to help get him over. that is if he stays with what he's been doing, i guess.

[Wishbone]

I'm not familiar with Adam Rose, but is his gimmick supposed to be that of a Mick Jagger-esq "party rocker"?

I ask because he sounds like he's trying to do his best Mick Jagger impression in the vignettes.

Seems kinda like that. If he fails they can always go with plan B, or rather plan 3MB. Dude would fit right in with them. Personally I'd like to see him succeed though. We haven't gotten an actual "character" outside the lower mid-card in forever. I'd love to see him win the Intercontinental Title or something.

[Emperor Smeat]

Face version of Fandango.

Wouldn't be surprised if they went full on comedic route for him at least early on though.

[Wishbone]

Is it English? He's South African. Accent is weird though.

He's a face in NXT. I'm a fan of the persona based on what little we've seen but I kinda feel his in-ring antics (the rolling around, the bit in the ropes) could get a little boring. Also, hope he doesn't use that middle rope elbow as a finish.

Sounds English to me. Of course most South African white dude's sound kinda English to me so, meh. Honestly I got a sort of Russell Brand type feel from him.

[Bad News Gertner]

I'm already bored of it. It doesn't have the staying power of Tyler Breeze.

[Swiss Ultimate]

Expect success, prepare for failure.

[Heisenberg]

If that's how whippersnappers are partying these days, playing Hungry Hungry Hippos and consuming Molly, then I'm glad I'm not part of that regime

[VSG]

The guy is pretty good in the ring but this gimmick has resulted in some terrible in ring moves including a shitty finisher.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

They should have pulled the trigger on bringing him up already as Leo Kruger. Gimmick seemed to have more staying power. He looked really awesome as a hyena/Kraven the Hunter mix.

Bret Hart's diving elbow as a finisher is pretty fucking stupid.

[Innovator]

I'm already bored of it. It doesn't have the staying power of Tyler Breeze.

I really wish they kept the original song

[XL]

Seems kinda like that. If he fails they can always go with plan B, or rather plan 3MB. Dude would fit right in with them. Personally I'd like to see him succeed though. We haven't gotten an actual "character" outside the lower mid-card in forever. I'd love to see him win the Intercontinental Title or something.

Why would you wish that on him!?

Winning the IC title is a ticket straight to insignificance.

[Vastardikai]

Fandango finally has a tag team partner when this gimmick flops.

[voncouch]

Anytime the announcers describe someone as "They just like to have a good time!", welcome to Job City.

[Tazz Dan]

Fandango 2.0. He will be dog shit covered in shit filled gimmick. He will be terrible but somehow 4 or 5 dickbagson here will think he ashould be world champ

Personally, I think he's the guy who should have beaten the streak. But since that can't happen, I have no doubt Adam and his Rosebuds will all be partying when he wins the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WM XXXI.

If you can't see how amazing it would be, WM closing with him partying in the ring with his little people and rabbit, then just stop watching wrestling. This shit writes itself.

[Droford]

I'm not familiar with Adam Rose, but is his gimmick supposed to be that of a Mick Jagger-esq "party rocker"?

I ask because he sounds like he's trying to do his best Mick Jagger impression in the vignettes.

Russell Brand..thought it was obvious.

http://media1.s-nbcnews.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Slideshows/_production/ss-110328-Russell-Brand/ss-110328-russell-brand-2011-hop.grid-5x2.jpg

[whiteyford]

Adam Rose has a modicum of talent though so not that obvious really.

[Cool King]

Russell Brand..thought it was obvious.

http://media1.s-nbcnews.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Slideshows/_production/ss-110328-Russell-Brand/ss-110328-russell-brand-2011-hop.grid-5x2.jpg

Fuck Russell Brand. Mick Jagger is way better.

If Adam Rose is going for Brand over Jagger, then I'll be greatly disappointed in him.

Not that he would care.

[#1-norm-fan]

I expect a good push and then his entrance will get taken away and he will become Damien Sandow.

[whiteyford]

Then who does Damien Sandow become? I'm hoping for Max Moon.

[DaveBrawl]

The next Sin Cara.

[DaveBrawl]

No English to English genius in no time.

[#1-norm-fan]

Then who does Damien Sandow become? I'm hoping for Max Moon.

We get two Damien Sandows.

[The Rogerer]

A really really shit impression of Ralph Brown, 20 years too late.

[Rollermacka]

They should have pulled the trigger on bringing him up already as Leo Kruger. Gimmick seemed to have more staying power. He looked really awesome as a hyena/Kraven the Hunter mix.

Bret Hart's diving elbow as a finisher is pretty fucking stupid.

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I actually really liked this gimmick too, sucks they didn't keep it. Anyways, as for Rose, I have a feeling it's gonna be face. Is it just me, or does anybody else see Adam Rose and Mojo Rawley as a possible tag team combination? (Rose is non stop party and Rawley stays hyped)

[Volare]

I'd like to see his old theme back. More catchy and fans can "sing" it better.

[Wishbone]

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I actually really liked this gimmick too, sucks they didn't keep it. Anyways, as for Rose, I have a feeling it's gonna be face. Is it just me, or does anybody else see Adam Rose and Mojo Rawley as a possible tag team combination? (Rose is non stop party and Rawley stays hyped)

Based on this I'm relatively comfortable saying that I know why they didn't call it up. We've already got the Wyatts doing the "creepy, scary guy" gimmick and we all know WWE doesn't think their fans are smart enough to distinguish people with similar names, gimmicks, etc.

Also I gotta be honest, I don't think the gimmick would work on the main roster. Rose isn't intimidating enough to pull it off against guys like Cena and the like.

[Cool King]

If I'm being honest, his vignettes are beginning to annoy me now.

[Cool King]

Adam Rose's that is. Not Leo Kruger's.

[XL]

Then who does Damien Sandow become? I'm hoping for Max Moon.

He becomes Damien Sadnow.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Please, no further mentions of Mojo Rawley. Ever.

[VSG]

Stay hyped, ABT!

[Mr. Nerfect]

Fuck you all, Adam Rose is the bomb. His ring work will need to expand, but once he's introduced he'll likely be doing more and we'll be digging him again. A few singles matches against 3MB will be a fun way to start him off.

I actually wouldn't mind it if he and Emma hit it off and Santino Marella became this enraged jealous heel.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Oh, and Adam Rose should win the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal next year. He gets knocked off the apron but is body-surfed around the arena as the rest of the guys are tossed out by, let's say Sheamus. Rose's party tosses him back into the ring and he then proceeds to dump out Sheamus to win the match and earn a singles match against Triple H later that night (the "prize" for the winner). Triple H can't believe he's facing such a joke, but then Rose upsets him and gets a huge moment on the grand stage, perhaps revealing that this was all a dark plan of his.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Imagine if Adam Rose and Leo Kruger were split personalities of each other.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Or if Adam Rose is just an invention of the dark mind of Leo Kruger, to get closer to his latest prey...

[Anybody Thrilla]

I actually do like the idea of Adam Rose bringing a "party" with him to all of his matches. Sorta like The Godfather's Ho Train, but with bunnies and midgets. Does he do that in NXT?

[Mr. Nerfect]

You've never seen his NXT intro? It's the best. There's a party on the stage and then he comes through it, dances with them to the ring, and then trust-falls back onto them and they surf him around the ring, then party to the back and come back on the stage when he wins his match so he can return to them.

[Anybody Thrilla]

I watched NXT for a couple months, and then I just stopped for some reason...which is odd, considering I have the Network now. But yeah, never saw that. What do they do during his match?

[Anybody Thrilla]

Oh, you said they go to the back.

[Anybody Thrilla]

That sounds really fun.

[Wishbone]

That sounds really fun.

It really is.

[NoJabbaNoBogRoll]

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The new music is mildly less catchy, but it should still work.

[VSG]

Ya, it's not bad. Anyone who hasn't heard the first Adam Rose theme (which ran for all of 2-3 weeks) should not have any issue picking it up and singing along.