Think Londrick's a boring team? Well here is potential NEW & EXCITING tag team on Raw

[KingofOldSchool]

...Bob Holly and Cody Rhodes.

As noted before, Hardcore Holly moved to Raw last week. He defeated Cody Rhodes in his first night back. The plan is to build towards a Holly & Rhodes tag team. They will then feud with Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch over the tag team belts. credit Wrestling Observer

[Pardeep 619]

Very random tag team. I assume Bob Holly is going to be some sort of mentor to Cody Rhodes for the time being - teaching him more about working a match etc.

[McLegend]

Sucks for Cody Rhodes

[KingofOldSchool]

Very random tag team. I assume Bob Holly is going to be some sort of mentor to Cody Rhodes for the time being - teaching him more about working a match etc.

Holly: As I was saying last week, you got to make sure people below you stay in line. If it means bruising someone's face, then do it. Remember, WWE is like a library...if you're late, you've got to pay your dues.

*Cody writes stuff down on a piece of paper*

Rhodes: Bruising...Library...Paying...Dues. Gotchya.

Holly: See, you don't have to main event every show you're on. I mean look at me, I've been with this company for over 10 years and I've never main evented a PPV. The key to longevity is by listening to those above you and bullying those below you.

*Teddy Hart walks by*

Holly: Okay Cody, you've got your first mission. That kid over there, he thinks he is Mr. Important. You need to show him where his place is within the company.

*Cody tapes up his fists*

Rhodes: I'm on it.

*Cody beats the shit out of Teddy Hart*

[CSL]

If it gives Rhodes something to do and helps his development, why not.

[Vastardikai]

lmao @ KooS

Seriously, I don't see how this WOULDN'T build up Rhodes. Holly is working a gimmick that is the closest to how he really is: wanting people to pay their dues and earn respect. Psychology-wise, it'd also be a different team to feud with for Cade and Murdoch, as they've been taking on the likes of the Hardyz and Londrick. Cryme Tyme could have been close, but they were idiots backstage.

The matches could be fun, because Cade and Murdoch won't take Holly's shit, if he gives them any. Same time though, they seem pretty much respected by the boys.

[Mr. Nerfect]

It's not completely awful, but to be honest, I don't want to see it. Cody Rhodes was doing fine as the guy who helps out John Cena. There are programs sitting there with Santino Marella, Randy Orton and even William Regal (assuming the WWE doesn't drop the Cena vs. Regal tension). I can't help but feel this is kind of a step backwards and momentum in a completely different direction.

I liked Hardcore Holly being the tough mentor to Charlie Haas on SmackDown!. In fact, I'd rather they did that again, and have Holly approach Haas about becoming his student, and having Shelton get jealous. This can lead to Hardcore Holly vs. Shelton Benjamin, Hardcore Holly vs. Charlie Haas and eventually The World's Greatest Tag Team vs. Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes (I am against the idea of a long-term team, however). Holly should be a face, and he should give the rub to Rhodes, but I think a permanent duo is kind of a pointless venture.

This is just the mark in me talking, but I'd love to see Hardcore Holly resume teaming with Val Venis. Have Holly remind Venis that he's a loser, and he needs to start winning again, and just have them chop the fuck out of people. HH & VV also have a fair bit in common. Both are veterans, who have never reacher their full potential; both are solid in-ring competitors; Val Venis is a pornstar, and "Hardcore" Holly sounds like he is; both used to race vehicles. I'd much prefer The Big Valbowski & The Big Shot teaming at this point in time.

[Funky Fly]

I like "Londrick", can't stand Bobcore and think that Rhodes needs a few months in the undercard to work the kinks out of his style/develop a character.

[Kane Knight]

Unfortunately, Londrick will now be crippled "accidentally."

Though they've finally created a tag team to exemplify the worst elements of wrestling.

[Skippord]

God I cant wait till 24 starts again

[GD]

I remember Holly along with Charlie Haas made a decent tag team match against MNM at No Mercy 2005.

[owenbrown]

God I cant wait till 24 starts again

[Tommy Gunn]

I would rather see Bobcore & Ratboy Rhodes than Londrick. Londrick do indeed bore the hell out of me.

[Mooияakeя™]

Random indeed. I don't "mind" either of them. So I think I'll just watch all the same...

[Rammsteinmad]

I hate when random people come together to form teams. Unless Cody Rhodes is given a costume similar to Hardcore Holly.

[Vastardikai]

Come on, I think Cody-Core could be a great team.

[Mr. Nerfect]

I don't think "random" is the right word for them. I mean, I think the WWE is going to explain their union. It just has potential to be boring.

[Kane Knight]

Come on, I think Cody-Core could be a great team.

I was thinking more "Rhode-Core."

[FourFifty]

Londrick do indeed bore the hell out of me.

Now I understand that you have the freedom to say who you like, and like which ever wrestler you want to. If you live in any place decent your government gives you this right, but in all honesty I have to say you are a fucking idiot. Paul London and Brian Kendrick are the greatest thing in WWE's tag team scene right now (since Cryme Time is no longer with WWE). These guys are money. They have a style that, albeit totally caged my Vince, makes even a casual fan mark out because it's something you don't see every day. It's not like "Resthold" Randy Orton, "Five Moves Of Doom" John Cena, or "I'm dead but somehow I still walk the earth and in three years from now I'll be the most over rated fucktard in the industry so I better get the big gold belt before Ric Flair gets his last title run" The Undertaker.

[Skippord]

The Undertaker is easily 5000 times better than Ric Flair is

[Shadow]

I would rather see Bobcore & Ratboy Rhodes than Londrick. Londrick do indeed bore the hell out of me.

They let people who are as mentally retarded as you on the internets these days? Seriouslly?

[Kane Knight]

They let people who are as mentally retarded as you on the internets these days? Seriouslly?

He gets to go on the internets if he doesn't burn anything.

[thedamndest]

Wasn't Bob Holly on the verge of death last year? I mean, it's good he's alive and everything, but on Raw is a little much.

[Kane Knight]

Yeah, he nearly lost his tenure and his life.

[FourFifty]

The Undertaker is easily 5000 times better than Ric Flair is

Today in the ring, yea, he is. Five years ago in the ring, yea. Hell, I'll even say a decade ago The Undertaker was better than Flair 10 years ago.
However, what I was trying to get at is The Undertaker is no longer at his prime. Yea, he can still clear the top rope, but the deadman is going downhill.

[Mr. Nerfect]

The tag team scene should be building towards The Redneck Wrecking Crew vs. Paul London & Brian Kendrick vs. The World's Greatest Tag Team. There is money in that match.

If the WWE cared about money, though, instead of what we've seen these past two weeks, Cade & Murdoch would have defeated Triple H in that handicap match, and then beaten The Game down with Carlito. London & Kendrick would have then made the save, and gotten a boost by earning the respect and attention of Triple H. Paul London & Brian Kendrick would then team with Triple H the following week (instead of that silly handicap cage match), to take on Carlito and the World Tag Team Champions, where Triple H could have gotten his win back, without making Cade, Murdoch & Carlito look ridiculous in the process. Then with another RAW to go before No Mercy, have Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas team with Carlito to take on Triple H, Paul London & Brian Kendrick. This time the heels get the victory when Cade & Murdoch interfere. This leads to Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch vs. Paul London & Brian Kendrick for the World Tag Team Championship (with Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin getting involved, and causing the match to go to a double disqualification), and Triple H faces Carlito in a Steel Cage Match, which Carlito actually wins when Umaga returns, slams the door on Triple H's face, and allows Carlito to climb over the top, and Umaga gets some revenge on Triple H.

This sets up Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch vs. The World's Greatest Tag Team vs. Paul London & Brian Kendrick in a match where the fans vote on the stipulation (Elimination Rules, Tornado Tag or TLC...three guesses what people would vote for) and Carlito & Umaga vs. Triple H & a partner of the fans' choosing.

I went on that little tirade because the WWE's handling of the tag team scene has been pure shit recently, so I don't expect this Holly/Rhodes thing to be handled delicately in the slightest.

[Tommy Gunn]

They let people who are as mentally retarded as you on the internets these days? Seriouslly?

Yeah they even installed grammar correction for me. My typing is usually like this:

LOLZ LONDIN EN KENDRIK WEAR GREEN EN PIENK!

But yeah, you see one Londrick match, you've seen them all. Alright tag team but highly overated IMO. Not as shit as Cadock or the Highlanders, infact WWE just don't have an impressive tag team in my eyes.

[Skippord]

Today in the ring, yea, he is. Five years ago in the ring, yea. Hell, I'll even say a decade ago The Undertaker was better than Flair 10 years ago.
However, what I was trying to get at is The Undertaker is no longer at his prime. Yea, he can still clear the top rope, but the deadman is going downhill.
I'm not going to lie here

I did not read what you said

[Skippord]

Also Rednecks feuding with Rednecks = Ratings

[Dave Youell]

Meh, I don't mind it. Can't see it lasting more than 4 months, Holly will get injured again

[KingofOldSchool]

Yeah, he nearly lost his tenure and his life.

But let's not lose sight over what is really important.

He almost lost his TENURE!

[Shadow]

LOLZ LONDIN EN KENDRIK WEAR GREEN EN PIENK!



I'm all for having your own opinion and all but dude...YOU'RE EXACTLY WHAT'S WRONG WITH TODAY'S MONDERN WRESTLING FAN!

In fact...I'm going to do something that I rarely do nowadays. Something that's so akin to a death sentence that you're going to run screaming from the forum and never come back. Get ready because I'm...GIVING YOU THE SIG!

[Tommy Gunn]

...YOU'RE EXACTLY WHAT'S WRONG WITH TODAY'S MONDERN WRESTLING FAN!

Because I'm not massively entertained by London & Kendrick? That's a pretty big statement sir, care to back it up with all this knowledge you have of what kind of wrestling fan I am?

My favourite wrestlers are usually always heels, there's a starting point. Continue... ;)

[Mr. Nerfect]

Because I'm not massively entertained by London & Kendrick? That's a pretty big statement sir, care to back it up with all this knowledge you have of what kind of wrestling fan I am?

My favourite wrestlers are usually always heels, there's a starting point. Continue... ;)

You're entitled to not be entertained by London & Kendrick, I guess, but I do find their matches always contain more life than pretty much on an entire WWE broadcast.

After the way they got treated by Triple H, however, there was a part of me that just wanted to see Carlito, Lance Cade, Trevor Murdoch, Paul London & Brian Kendrick get released by the WWE. Cade & Murdoch could do great things in TNA, as could Carlito. Paul London & Brian Kendrick in ROH feuding with The Briscoe Brothers is an amazing thought.

[Kane Knight]

But yeah, you see one Londrick match, you've seen them all.

...Much like everyone else in WWE, TNA, and Ro...Wait, not RoH, because it's NEW and INNOVATIVE. But WWE and TNA.

[Tommy Gunn]

After the way they got treated by Triple H, however, there was a part of me that just wanted to see Carlito, Lance Cade, Trevor Murdoch, Paul London & Brian Kendrick get released by the WWE.

Ah now how they get treated is different. I think my disinterest in Londrick stems from how they are booked. The best match I remember seeing them in was the multi-tag TLC match at Armageddon last year, that was good shit.

Almost every person that was moved to Raw in the draft has either been burried by Triple H, is in line to be burried by Triple H, or has been released. I am actually a Trips fan but burrying the future stars of tomorrow doesn't help anyone.

[Kane Knight]

It helps Triple H look like he's actually worthy of a main event spot.

Trips got where he is by dozens of others making him look good.

[Theo Dious]

If they're going to do this, they need to make Holly into Rhodes' "reluctant mentor." Have him beat Rhodes a few more times, and then have Rhodes start showing up at ringside taking notes. It pisses Holly off until he asks Rhodes what he's doing, at which point Rhodes tells him he's taking notes to become a better wrestler. When Holly asks if he thinks he can beat him if he learns his style, Rhodes says "no, but maybe I can learn what's wrong with mine." They then become like Al Snow and Steve Blackman, except with less comedy.

[Theo Dious]

Trips got where he is by dozens of others making him look good.

Who ever rose to the top that didn't get there that way?

[Vastardikai]

Darth, that works.

Either that or, during a rematch, Cody comes close to beating Holly. He loses, but he comes close. A week or so down the line, Cody gets attacked by Cade and Murdoch during a match. Out comes Holly to make the save. A Backstage Interview can have Bob announce that Cody earned his respect, and it's time to beat some respect into the Redneck Wrecking Crew.

[IC Champion]

It helps Triple H look like he's actually worthy of a main event spot.

Trips got where he is by dozens of others making him look good.


That is all.

[Vastardikai]

That is all.

When I saw that you posted, I was expecting one thing:

*post*

Holy swerve, Batman!

[Kane Knight]

Who ever rose to the top that didn't get there that way?

Neither Austin or the Rock were really just fed endless opponents to make them look capable. While Austin has more recently been known to utterly kill people, he didn't exactly make it to the top that way. Nor did the Rock. The Rock looked good in dozens of losses, FFS.

Yeah, the two biggest guys in the last 20 years or so did...