The Official John Morrison repect thread

[BigDaddyCool]

To all those that said Tough Enough was a huge joke and waste of time, I present to you:

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s159/bdcjacko/nitro.jpg

Pay homage.

[Mr. JL]

Yeah, I have been most impressed with Johnny Nitro's work for a long while now.

Johnny Nitro > CM Punk

[Innovator]

Gotta work on the offense mid match, other than that he's gonna be the goods.

But Punk > Nitro

[Jeritron]

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[Innovator]

Yeah promos need some work, nothing was worse than that press conference with him and Melina.......*shudders*

[TheProfessional]

Yeah promos need some work, nothing was worse than that press conference with him and Melina.......*shudders*

Yeah, Jeff Hardy hit that press conference on the head when he likened it to paint drying. Nitro's promo tonight was real stiff too but he still brings the goods in the ring.

[Dorkchop]

I like him. I don't think he's heavyweight material just yet, but ECW is the C- show, so it doesn't matter. If he doesn't screw up, he could possibly be a big name.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I think the press conference was actually hurt more by Melina than Johnny Nitro. I thought Nitro handled what he was meant to really well. Melina kind of just went over the same points again and again. Being that the WWE scripts most of their promos these days, I think more fault should be placed on the writing team.

Johnny Nitro has improved leaps and bounds since his early days, where he was just the style to Joey Mercury's substance (and for a while, Mercury arguably had more style, too). Nitro has actually become a damn competent wrestler. His match with John Cena on RAW was apparently one of the better matches in ECW since the brand has started up. Considering Kurt Angle, Chris Benoit, Rob Van Dam and Ric Flair have all appeared there, that's saying something.

It's kind of surreal to think of the guy as a World Champion. It was a nice surprise for him to win the belt, but I don't know if he should get a long reign. I feel that the reason they went with him over Punk, is because he was the closest thing they had on ECW to an "establishing champion." By winning the ECW World Title, Chris Benoit would have breathed a sense of credibility into it. Johnny Nitro may not have the years of experience that Benoit had, but he is a former three-time WWE Tag Team Champion and two-time Intercontinental Champion. That beats out Punk's resume of...well, nothing.

I'm digging Johnny Nitro at the moment, and I can't wait for him to make even bigger waves in the WWE (which he will). I also can't wait for Joey Mercury to get his life back on track, because he is arguably even better than Nitro in all departments (there, I said it), and if he returned, he could provide another main eventer just by mere association with Johnny Nitro, who has been elevated to that level. I also can't wait to see the feud between CM Punk and Johnny Nitro, which will knock some socks off. I also wouldn't object to William Regal heading off to ECW to take Chris Benoit's place, and provide them with a veteran who can help the newbies learn. An ECW main event scene of William Regal, CM Punk, Johnny Nitro, Joey Mercury, Elijah Burke and Marcus Cor Von would be simply awesome.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Also, what would make Johnny Nitro even more awesome, is if he runs into Melina at a show somewhere (maybe an interpromotional RAW, or the next PPV), and Melina tries to get back with him now that he is ECW World Champion. Johnny Nitro then flat-out rejects Melina, because now he can have as many women as he wants whenever he wants. And then he can throw in a line like "That's not even because I'm ECW World Champion...that's just because I'm Johnny Nitro." :love:

[The Naitch]

Nitro should murder someone. That would be extreme

[ChiefStubbs]

His match against Cena kinda sucked. It was a little slow, and they kept looking like they were expecting each and every next move.

[Corkscrewed]

Cena doesn't seem to have good chemistry with anyone who isn't a wrestling god.

[chrisat928]

Considering this was their first match together, plus them still dealing with the Benoit news, I'd say the match was good.

How must Nitro be feeling? He shows up at Vengence, and is told he's replacing Chris Benoit in the ECW title match, and that he was going to win only to lose it the following Tuesday (if the rumors are to be belived). Then to show up Monday for the Mcmahon death RAW to find out Benoit was dead, and that he will hold on to the title until Great American Bash.
Then the double-murder/suicide comes out.

Gotta give the man credit for even competing, along with Cena, Punk, and Burke.

[NoRoolz]

Yeah, Nitro is one of the future stars of WWE.

At least he should be.

:y:

[Theo Dious]

It occurs to me that, in the vaguest sense, Nitro is now a triple-crown winner; Tag Team champion, IC champion, and now a world champion.

Damn he rocks. :y:

[Anybody Thrilla]

Considering this was their first match together...

Could've sworn they mixed it up a couple times during the whole K-Fed angle. Sadly, Federline has more wins over Cena than Nitro.

Nitro is the fucking man, though. I enjoy him very much, and I wish he would break out that standing shooting star press every once and again.

[Stickman]

I do like the guy

[chrisat928]

Did they actually have a match or two? I can remember Nitro randomly attacking Cena during promos and other matches, but no actual one on one matches between the two.

[Anybody Thrilla]

I'm pretty sure there was at least one match.

[311]

Nitro is great. :y:

[JT]

Actually, I think Tough Enough 3 produced some really good wrestlers...problem was that as talented as Matt was, he kept running into bad luck...whether it was Bob Holly or a tumor. I feel he had as good of a shot as Nitro if it wasn't for the luck.

As for Nitro...yea. With Y2J and RVD retired...I have accepted him as my new favorite.

[Anybody Thrilla]

I think Nitro and Jericho would've been an awesome feud. Clash of the egomaniacs.

[Juan]

I've liked this guy ever since he was one of Bishoff's stooges on Raw and changed his name to Nitro in honor of Bishoff..

[Jeritron]

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[Jeritron]

Then again, the ECW championship is kind of a secondary champion like those in a way.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Yeah, it is. I initially didn't like Nitro getting it as I thought there are more heels that Punk could fued with but a long fued with Punk, done right, could be interesting.

Anyways, what the ECW champ needs is a few wins over some big name Raw or Smackdown talent. Have Nitro beat Batista, or when/if Punk gets it beat Umaga or Randy Orton and it's sold. ECW champ IS a world championship again. Either way, Nitro or Punk if he got it quick probably needs a long reign. If they don't get many top faces in soon then probably Punk should have it soon.

[Rob]

Everyone who thinks I always think I'm right about everything and know everything there is to know about pro wrestling.... well I don't.

People were praising this man months ago and I buried him. Ever since then, the man has been awesome when given the chance and I will happily admit to not only being wrong about him but I'm also agreeing with every single person who called him the next Shawn Michaels.

[KingofOldSchool]

Gotta work on the offense mid match, other than that he's gonna be the goods.

But Punk > Nitro

[Theo Dious]

Good man. :y:

I've liked him ever since the "Bischoff's Boy" days, but I can't honestly say I ever thought he'd be any kind of World Champion, even a third-tier one.

[Jordan]

His match with Cena on ECW was a MOTYC, it was awesome.

[Theo Dious]

I think that just tells us how many shit matches there have been this year.

[Jordan]

Well Cena is also in two others, HBK/Raw and Wrestlemania.

[Mooияakeя™]

Well, I'll continue watching ECW. Just hope they use him right and more people get into it and watch too!

[Xero]

Well Cena is also in two others, HBK/Raw and Wrestlemania.
Cena/Umaga at the Rumble was a really great match and definitely a candidate in my eyes.

[Xero]

Anyway, I hate his voice for some reason, but Nitro is good in the ring. I could never see him as a serious WWE or World Heavyweight champion (things can change, but at this point I can't) but he's a solid upper-midcarder. Considering the ECW title is about on level with the IC and US titles he's in a good spot.

[Mooияakeя™]

I just read on a website that http://www.ewrestlingnews.com/ that Burchill is going to be called up to ECW to continue his "most dangerous man" style gimmick. It said something like his gimmick would suit ECW.

I was writing on here about it and how I think Regal would be good to form a face British team (jesus, that'd be a first, we're always looekd upon as dastardly "fake spoken" heels) and it's gone from there. Now there is something about Bischoff.

Obviously that must have been BS, or the news guy got it wrong.

Would be nice to see Regal there though.

[Skippord]

His match with Cena on ECW was a MOTYC, it was awesome.
No no it wasnt

[Anybody Thrilla]

Technically Skippord, EVERY match is a candidate.

[Anybody Thrilla]

So far, my vote goes to the Extreme Pudding match at ONS.

[Slow]

match of the year clearly goes to cena vs khali, on one raw where cena got his ass kicked. i always think of that whenever i'm down, and then i smile.


How long is he going to hold the damn title for? surely management know why he gets booed? there's even talk of him fighting snitsky in a title match in 2008! i mean come on, surely some vigilante is gonna break his legs before then? i guess he'll overcome the odds and fight on stilts or something

[Slow]

sorry, forgot what the post was about there

Nitro rules! he's a heavyweight high flyer, and they always get rated highly by me (Edge and Y2J in particular)

[Lux]

I don't care for nitro, mostly because MNM pissed me off for the longest time

[Lux]

Also Burke > Nitro, but for fucks sake someone kill Cena please, i only watch wrestling for a few reasons and he isn't one of them, i've become acustom to turning off the TV before the main event now

[Anybody Thrilla]

Would you people shut the hell up about Cena and talk about how awesome Nitro is, please??

[Rob]

Also Burke > Nitro, but for fucks sake someone kill Cena please, i only watch wrestling for a few reasons and he isn't one of them, i've become acustom to turning off the TV before the main event now

Not the best comment to be making this week.

[Lux]

Would you people shut the hell up about Cena and talk about how awesome Nitro is, please??
I'll give him props on finally reaching the 'top' but he still lacks something... charisma, thats it

[IC Champion]

Nitro is still young and has alot to learn, but I see nothing but good things for him.

[BigDaddyCool]

BTW, I'm calling it now. Next great champion.

[Slow]

BTW, I'm calling it now. Next great champion.

well, with his current raw and smackdown counterparts, he's already miles ahead of them in the greatness stakes

[IC Champion]

*pays homage*

[BigDaddyCool]

well, with his current raw and smackdown counterparts, he's already miles ahead of them in the greatness stakes

Uh-oh. Instant Classic, you better watch your ass, this guy might take your spot.

[Xero]

You know, his promo last night was a shitload better than his others that I've heard. I don't know if he was forcing it or he changed his accent or what but it just sounded a lot better and it was enough for me to mark for him.

[Anybody Thrilla]

His name is John Hennigan, BTW. What the fuck is this Morrison shit?

[James Steele]

His name is John Hennigan, BTW. What the fuck is this Morrison shit?

Ever heard of The Doors, oreo?

[BigDaddyCool]

You know, his promo last night was a shitload better than his others that I've heard. I don't know if he was forcing it or he changed his accent or what but it just sounded a lot better and it was enough for me to mark for him.

He is getting better with every interview.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Ever heard of The Doors, oreo?

Yeah, I've heard of JIM Morrison, freak show.

[Mr. Nerfect]

The new look fits Nitro surprisingly wrong. This John Morrison shit is just awful, though. I guess it makes sense, as long as they have Styles on commentary pointing out that he was born John Hennigan, and that Morrison is just another stage name because Nitro is a wannabe multimedia icon.

Morrison is just a crappy wrestling name, though. It's quite funny when the relatively inexperienced John Hennigan is the best of three World Champions in your company.

[St. Jimmy]

John Morrison is definitely going to be the goods.

[Mooияakeя™]

Nitro should murder someone. That would be extreme

Well he murdered Johnny Nitro. Does that count?

[Mr. Nerfect]

The only ways I will grow to like this John Morrison shit overnight, is if Joey Mercury returns, and we get a Queen vs. The Doors feud. Either that, or Chris Jericho returns to feud with Nitro. Both would be acceptable, and if both actually went down, I would ejaculate all over ECW.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Oh....I guess I missed something.

[SammyG]

Nitro is in fact, awesome.

[Xero]

The only ways I will grow to like this John Morrison shit overnight, is if Joey Mercury returns, and we get a Queen vs. The Doors feud. Either that, or Chris Jericho returns to feud with Nitro. Both would be acceptable, and if both actually went down, I would ejaculate all over ECW.
You want to put CHRIS JERICHO on ECW!?

[Anybody Thrilla]

ECW's already the most entertaining brand. Might as well.

[Xero]

And yet Jericho is a top talent. Putting him on the second or third tier show (depending on the week/month) is just stupid.

[apokalypse7]

It's not just stupid,

but it's EXTREMELY STUPID!!!!!

[apokalypse7]

I couldn't resist....

[Kane Knight]

I'm ashamed to share a name with someone as overrated as him.

[Dorkchop]

I think he should change his last name every couple of years.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

Well, I did say he'd be world champion, and now technically he is. Can I scout talent or what?

[D Mac]

Wasn't he with The Doors? :shifty:

[D Mac]

:rofl:

[Mr. Nerfect]

You want to put CHRIS JERICHO on ECW!?

I didn't say that's what I wanted to happen. I said it would liken me to his name change and make ECW a damn fine show (even moreso).

[Theo Dious]

BTW, I'm calling it now. Next great champion.

He needs to get smart and assemble the Kliq of the future. :y:

[Anybody Thrilla]

OK, now that I've actually watched ECW from Tuesday, I'll say that I'm not really a fan of the name change, but a name is such a minute detail that it's not going to bother me. He's the same worker with the same attitude, so I'm still a big fan.

[MLW]

I don't like the change...I was enjoying his gay A-list stuff...and well there are already too many damn musicians in WWE!

[Rammsteinmad]

I've always liked him since his debut. Although I miss MNM. But he's still the goods as a singles guy.

I also like how he broke away from the Tough Enough thing. Maven was always billed as the "tough enough champion" etc... but Nitro has completely got away from that and become his own guy.

Props to him. :y:

[Mr Regal]

I repect John Morrisson!