The greatness that is Zach Ryder [Archive]

Gertner

06-03-2009, 10:08 PM

Gertner

06-03-2009, 10:12 PM

Can't see myself getting tired of this. His entrance is AWESOME!

Sixx

06-03-2009, 10:17 PM

Guido.

Dorkchop

06-03-2009, 10:28 PM

WOO WOO WOO

mike adamle

06-03-2009, 10:29 PM

I like Zack Ryder, but I wasn't a fan of how intense he was last night, but he's still great.

Gertner

06-03-2009, 10:38 PM

YOU KNOW IT!

Juan

06-03-2009, 11:18 PM

His finisher is pretty cool too

Hornicane

06-03-2009, 11:19 PM

Love Ryder. Need to get him some mic time and an actual storyline so he actually starts getting some heat.

Lock Jaw

06-03-2009, 11:40 PM

Half-pants-half-trunks?! MADNESS!

Inadequacy

06-03-2009, 11:43 PM

I think the back story Matt Striker gave that match needs to be turned into a real storyline.

That and WOO WOO WOO!

The Genius

06-04-2009, 03:16 AM

loved this guy ever since he was one of the major brothers.

Sixx

06-04-2009, 03:23 AM

If you people do WOO WOO WOO and provide me with a gun I promise to shoot myself in the foot.

D Mac

06-04-2009, 05:02 AM

What about Hawkins.

Juan

06-04-2009, 05:09 AM

That's a good question...

deathtrap

06-04-2009, 06:37 AM

Haha where's that Woo Woo Woo thing come from?

Gertner

06-04-2009, 06:52 AM

What about Hawkins.

he doesn't know it.

Ben Rodrigues

06-04-2009, 07:22 AM

WOO WOO WOO will eventually get just as over as Rene Dupree's French Tickler did.

Mr. Nerfect

06-04-2009, 09:03 AM

I like Hawkins & Ryder. Both men have got potential, and both are REALLY young last time I checked. Neither is horrible at this stage, and they should hopefully get better. Ryder just needs some proper opponents, or a storyline. Hawkins looks more like a babyface, but I think he could get more over if he served as Edge's lackey again. He wouldn't share the stage with anyone this time, and would be the sole sucker of Edge's heat.

Curt Hawkins taking the IC Title off Rey Mysterio could be pretty cool.

Rollermacka

06-04-2009, 03:34 PM

loved this guy ever since he was one of the major brothers.

Want to know something wierd, I was just watching the match from a while back between Brett Major Vs Drew McIntyre with Dave Taylor. Back on track here I liked Zack so far, the music and new look is decient. I think that if he pulls a TBK and maybe "hires" Eziekiel Jackson to stand behind him and look menacing he could be more of a threat.

Afterlife

06-04-2009, 04:12 PM

ONly thing I have issue with is his terrible hair.

Evil Vito

06-04-2009, 04:19 PM

Really hoping Zack's new music is on the next WWE CD

Supreme Olajuwon

06-04-2009, 04:35 PM

ONly thing I have issue with is his terrible hair.

His hair is AMAZING and really the cornerstone of the whole gimmick.

Triple Naitch

06-04-2009, 04:59 PM

Zack Ryder is the goods. He has found a way to be both comedic and serious at the same time. I don't see Curt getting the same kind of push, though. I don't see any charisma in him. I wouldn't be surprised to see him endeavored this year.

St. Jimmy

06-04-2009, 05:23 PM

i think you mean Zach Gowan.

Triple Naitch

06-04-2009, 05:32 PM

I totally want a WooWooWoo headband

Afterlife

06-04-2009, 06:54 PM

His hair is AMAZING and really the cornerstone of the whole gimmick.

Nah, it looks bad.

Afterlife

06-04-2009, 06:54 PM

I totally want a WooWooWoo headband

Me too.

Krimzon7

06-04-2009, 07:33 PM

His finisher is pretty fucking cool. It's odd how he inverts the playmaker and we all drool over it.

Afterlife

06-04-2009, 07:39 PM

His finisher is pretty fucking cool. It's odd how he inverts the playmaker and we all drool over it.

Because he's not the third guy to do it in the last 4 years.

Gertner

06-04-2009, 07:57 PM

Krimzon7

06-04-2009, 09:27 PM

If a turd walks backwards Afterlife isn't it still a piece of shit? I mean I like his finisher, and hate MVP's playmaker. I am just as guilty, but I guess i'm trying to figure out why

Afterlife

06-04-2009, 10:20 PM

If a turd walks backwards Afterlife isn't it still a piece of shit? I mean I like his finisher, and hate MVP's playmaker. I am just as guilty, but I guess i'm trying to figure out why

A. No, it's not the same thing.

2. Orton did the Overdrive until he started doing the glorified facebuster; then Carlito did the Overdrive until enough people forgot about Maven; Now MVP does the Overdrive and calls it the Playmaker. But not only is the Overdrive a complete let down in creativity, it has never looked like the knockout move it's supposed to be. Ryder's move does, however, have a very visually jarring impact, and it's not something that's been traded off from wrestler to wrestler over the last 4 years.

Krimzon7

06-04-2009, 10:49 PM

Very good point Afterlife. The placement of the knee at the back of the receiving guys neck makes the impact look really good. The Playmaker is such ass. And what's a cocksmooch???

Testicle

06-04-2009, 11:05 PM

The overdrive is such a crap move, hell even Test used it at one point. :(

Back on point, Ryder is doing a good job of making the most of his push and I am very excited to see him compete against actual WWE oponents in the future, he has the look, the ability, and the charisma to get it done.

Xerzes

06-05-2009, 01:37 AM

You know it.

Blitz

06-05-2009, 02:30 AM

Wait why is Shane Helms an interviewer.

Juan

06-05-2009, 02:43 AM

Injured

Afterlife

06-05-2009, 10:54 AM

Very good point Afterlife. The placement of the knee at the back of the receiving guys neck makes the impact look really good. The Playmaker is such ass. And what's a cocksmooch???

It's when you pucker up, like you gonna kiss yo gram, but instead you kiss the head of a penis.

Mr. Nerfect

06-06-2009, 02:14 AM

Krimzon7

06-06-2009, 09:29 AM

That is a really good idea Noid. Seriously, do you think that could be in the cards? Or did assholes like Super Eric Young fuck that idea up?

Evil Vito

06-06-2009, 09:36 AM

I don't think old Gregory Helms is injured, I just think he's "not fully recovered." Basically taking a break like The Undertaker, Kane and Shawn Michaels. I think it would be cool if the WWE started having Gregory pull double-duty as mild-mannered reporter Greg Helms, and playing resident Sci-Fi superhero, The Hurricane, again.

Hey, the WWE are trying to market to the kiddies again, and there is no doubt The Hurricane moved a bit of merchandise in his time.

I could definitely see that...hell, I've seen pics from dark matches/house shows where Helms is basically wearing all of his Hurricane garb except for the mask. Would be pretty cool.

Krimzon7

06-06-2009, 09:49 AM

Where have you seen these pics? And why haven't you shared them?

Evil Vito

06-06-2009, 10:42 AM

I dunno, I just assumed it was a random attire change. But here's a pic from WM Axxess, 2nd row, 3rd from the left:

http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/photos/wmaxxessday3prt2/

Testicle

06-06-2009, 01:46 PM

ONly thing I have issue with is his terrible hair.

Bitches love his new haircut!

Testicle

06-06-2009, 01:47 PM

And if you dont you're a skank!

Mr. Nerfect

06-06-2009, 10:16 PM

I just watched his segment on ECW this past week. Man, the guy is charismatic. He's only 24, keep in mind. He's got the confidence and this character down. His ring work has moments of intensity, too. It'll be fun to see what he can do against a real opponent. You know it.

Evil Vito

06-12-2009, 09:25 AM

Bumping this one. Ryder jobbed to Evan Bourne on Superstars.

So Ryder has had four matches since joining ECW...he beat two local guys and jobbed to Finlay and Bourne.

I dunno, the fact that he's jobbed to the only "name" wrestlers he's faced gives me kinda a bad feeling, especially since neither Finlay nor Bourne are currently in the ECW's main event picture.

redoneja

06-12-2009, 09:44 AM

Ryder's finish isn't original to WWE programming either. Matt Striker was using it and calling "The Golden Rule" before he became an announcer full-time. Just FYI.

DAMN iNATOR

06-12-2009, 12:06 PM

I dunno, not really "feeling" his new theme. I know he's a singles competitor now, but I think they should have had him keep "In The Middle Of It Now" by Disciple. (\/):

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Now that shit was the cat's fuckin' pajamas right there folks.

Triple Naitch

06-12-2009, 12:07 PM

It doesn't fit his persona anymore. His new theme is the bee's knees.

Anybody Thrilla

06-12-2009, 12:44 PM

Ryder's finish isn't original to WWE programming either. Matt Striker was using it and calling "The Golden Rule" before he became an announcer full-time. Just FYI.

I'm pretty sure I heard Matt Striker say "I wonder where he learned that move" once.

Also, his match with Bourne was pretty solid. The only reason Bourne and Finlay aren't in the main event picture is because of the Swagger/Christian/Dreamer thing going on, so I wouldn't worry too much about Mr. Ryder just yet. When he starts jobbing to Kozlov, you can worry.

RatedGSuperstar

06-12-2009, 02:27 PM

Since I usually forget that ECW is on, I got my first glimpse of the new Zack Ryder on Superstars. The match with Bourne was very solid, and I think he showed a lot of versatility. It helped that they let the match go pretty long for a TV match (but that's why I like Superstars), but his in-ring mannerisms are awesome...the WOO WOO WOO thing (priceless Striker line: "I know 12 languages including Ebonics and I don't even know what WOO WOO WOO means"), constantly telling the ref to back Bourne up, etc.

He's just so much of a hateable character, from the "I Wear My Sunglasses At Night" sounding theme, to the hair, to the unique attire (half long tights half short tights). I'm even digging the "ZR" logo on the tights and jacket. Even if he's the new jobber to the stars on ECW, at least he's entertaining.

Mr. Nerfect

06-13-2009, 03:40 AM

Yeah, I don't see a problem with him jobbing to Finlay and Evan Bourne. Both of those guys pick up very big wins from time-to-time, and they're put over as big features of the ECW roster. Zack Ryder is a budding gimmick. Much like I don't fret when Paul Burchill loses to these guys, I don't doubt that Ryder's time will eventually come.

Exyle

06-21-2009, 10:10 PM

Just because I found a decent version of his theme...
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Gertner

06-21-2009, 11:41 PM

Tremendous, just tremendous

Mr. Nerfect

06-22-2009, 02:11 PM

Random thought: I'd mark out if Zack Ryder ran out during Money in the Bank next year, and stole the briefcase.

Evil Vito

06-22-2009, 03:54 PM

Holy shit, a version with no commentary or noise :love:

RatedGSuperstar

06-22-2009, 04:33 PM

Those lyrics are perfect. This song needs to be on the next CD they put out. And the CD needs to be called "WWE The Music Volume 10: WOO WOO WOO".

Afterlife

06-22-2009, 04:57 PM

I just...I fucking love it. I think Zach Ryder is the next Edge.

FourFifty

06-25-2009, 10:13 PM

Mr. Nerfect

06-26-2009, 10:32 AM

Oh Radio
Man with the Plan
Dolph Ziggler's theme
The new Legacy theme
The Burchills' theme
The Hart Dynasty's theme
Evan Bourne's theme

The WWE have a CD building up very nicely.