What's with WWE and Jr?

[JT]

What's the problem with a wrestler being named Jr. in WWE? Is there a real reason behind it, or does Vince just hate people named Jr?

[Xero]

Well, usually it's because of a legacy they have and I suppose Vince wants his characters to be "original".

[hb2k]

Probably an extension of his need to surpass his father, as he hated being called "Vince Junior" growing up in his father's business.

[thedamndest]

They would get them confused with JR, BAH GAWD!

[Jackshouse]

They would get them confused with JR, BAH GAWD!

Admittedly like I nearly did

[parkmania]

I think Junior's are only for the midgets.

[Lock Jaw]

They should bring back the Juniors division.

[Jeritron]

http://www.nerve.com/CS/blogs/scanner/2008/junior.jpg

[thedamndest]

That was a fine moment for comedy. Almost as fine as getting the Turboman.

[Boondock Saint]

Who are the juniors that were dropped? Off the top of my head: Rey Mysterio Jr, Chavo Guerrero Jr, JTG Jr, who else?

[Xero]

Ted DiBiase

[Afterlife]

Being a Jr. is just stupid, anyway.

[Jeritron]

http://thesportsidiot.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/griffy.jpg

[RatedRSuperstar]

Cause of JR Jim Ross. He probably hears JR and thinks of him. And how no matter how many times he fires him he still needs him to do commentary.

[GD]

Now what if Ted's son came into the WWE? What would they call him? Ted Jr. Jr.

[Xero]

Ted Jr., obviously, since there is no Ted Jr. currently.

[GD]

Dude I am referring to " if they would have carried on the jr. name. " My bad for not clearing it.

[Xero]

Ted DiBiase III, which actually works out with the gimmick.

[loopydate]

Theodore DiBiase III, Esq.