Mr. Nerfect
09-17-2008, 05:12 AM
- Ryan Braddock (Jay Bradley/Bradley Jay) from developmental, who has been seeing work on both Smackdown and ECW was originally going to be brought in as JBL's cousin. Braddock actually did a gimmick similar to JBL's in developmental for a while, but when JBL saw him work on the road, he put an end to that idea because he felt that Braddock "projected himself too much like a midcarder."
- Chuck Palumbo is said to be on the "endangered species list." Vince McMahon was high on him during his return and loved the motorcycle gimmick. But McMahon reportedly lost interest in him, which is why he hasn't been on TV since the draft. The agents aren't high on him, and his only supporter is John Lauranitis as they have been friends since the WCW days. Lauranitis got Palumbo his job with All Japan and convinced WWE to bring him back, claiming he had "reinvented himself" there, but when he came back, he was still the same Chuck Palumbo.
- Add Paul London to the "endangered species list." People close to him in the company say that he is very likeable, talented, bi-lingual (which is seen as a good thing with WWE wanting to expand internationally) and has invested in acting classes on his own to improve his character. Others say that he has "no instincts for this," and he also has no support on the booking team.
I found this really interesting. The Chuck Palumbo stuff less-so. I've never been offended by Palumbo, and found him somewhat an interesting character (it really makes sense how he developed, to be honest), and he's got some good punches on him. Ironically, I wouldn't mind it if he were connected to JBL on-screen, because they seem like a good match. JBL leading his "cousin," Braddock from the Paddock and Chuck Palumbo as a tag team could be interesting stuff. But I guess JBL didn't want too much to do with Braddock.
The Paul London stuff is kind of sad. He seems like a nice guy (he just doesn't give off dick-weed style vibes), and he seems to have a good sense of humour. I've always felt he's had a good look and the ability to play a character, and if he's taking acting classes, he can only get better. I doubt the WWE will release him because they know how talented he is (he got a really good run on SmackDown! with Brian Kendrick, was promoted to RAW and survived recent cuts), but I think it's sadder he'll be in the company and letting go to waste.
I think they should give London a shot, possibly in a short rivalry with Evan Bourne, where London plays a jealous "I can do this stuff better and was here first" kind of character, but I doubt we'll see it. Right now, getting released might be the best thing for London, because TNA could use a new star for their X-Division, and ROH would love to have him back.
- Chuck Palumbo is said to be on the "endangered species list." Vince McMahon was high on him during his return and loved the motorcycle gimmick. But McMahon reportedly lost interest in him, which is why he hasn't been on TV since the draft. The agents aren't high on him, and his only supporter is John Lauranitis as they have been friends since the WCW days. Lauranitis got Palumbo his job with All Japan and convinced WWE to bring him back, claiming he had "reinvented himself" there, but when he came back, he was still the same Chuck Palumbo.
- Add Paul London to the "endangered species list." People close to him in the company say that he is very likeable, talented, bi-lingual (which is seen as a good thing with WWE wanting to expand internationally) and has invested in acting classes on his own to improve his character. Others say that he has "no instincts for this," and he also has no support on the booking team.
I found this really interesting. The Chuck Palumbo stuff less-so. I've never been offended by Palumbo, and found him somewhat an interesting character (it really makes sense how he developed, to be honest), and he's got some good punches on him. Ironically, I wouldn't mind it if he were connected to JBL on-screen, because they seem like a good match. JBL leading his "cousin," Braddock from the Paddock and Chuck Palumbo as a tag team could be interesting stuff. But I guess JBL didn't want too much to do with Braddock.
The Paul London stuff is kind of sad. He seems like a nice guy (he just doesn't give off dick-weed style vibes), and he seems to have a good sense of humour. I've always felt he's had a good look and the ability to play a character, and if he's taking acting classes, he can only get better. I doubt the WWE will release him because they know how talented he is (he got a really good run on SmackDown! with Brian Kendrick, was promoted to RAW and survived recent cuts), but I think it's sadder he'll be in the company and letting go to waste.
I think they should give London a shot, possibly in a short rivalry with Evan Bourne, where London plays a jealous "I can do this stuff better and was here first" kind of character, but I doubt we'll see it. Right now, getting released might be the best thing for London, because TNA could use a new star for their X-Division, and ROH would love to have him back.