View Full Version : Wow, awesome promo by Kofi
Gertner
10-26-2009, 11:13 PM
Shocked that i'm saying this, but Kofi dropping the stupid accent was a good idea. You can tell the WWE is desperatly trying to build new stars.
Supreme Olajuwon
10-26-2009, 11:14 PM
I dunno if it's desperation or if it's the fact this guy has serious talents.
Yeah. I didn't like him before (and still am not a fan of his in-ring style) but I'm interested in him and something new on RAW. That says A LOT.
They'll probably fuck it up, but I'll watch before I pass judgement.
Afterlife
10-26-2009, 11:18 PM
It's only "desperation" because they haven't been doing it.
And yes, Kofi was great.
EDWARD
10-26-2009, 11:35 PM
ya know i was worried about him when he lost the title to miz, thinking he would be "future endeavored" but after watching raw tonight, i gotta say he is gonna be big one day!
thedamndest
10-26-2009, 11:50 PM
This is a great repackaging. The accent and Jamaican themed personality were absolutely holding him back from sounding natural in interviews. Now he's free to develop a character based on who he actually is, rather than a stereotype of some guy from Jamaica. HHH would be busing tables right now if he kept his accent.
Cool King
10-26-2009, 11:53 PM
Yeah, his promo was really good.
Though I spent more time concentrating on his feet as I was waiting on him slipping on the car. He nearly did though.
Twice.
Londoner
10-26-2009, 11:53 PM
Already mentioned how great he was in the raw thread, but deserves another mention. That was attitude era style stuff.
Savio
10-26-2009, 11:53 PM
video?
Lock Jaw
10-26-2009, 11:57 PM
Yeah. About a month ago there was a thread about Kofi and I said I could never see him going above US/Intercontinental level... but I may have been proven wrong tonight!
We shall see.
Ol Dirty Dastard
10-27-2009, 12:05 AM
I did't see the promo give me a rundown someone?
Lock Jaw
10-27-2009, 12:20 AM
Kofi de-faced Randy Orton's new car.
1. Orton attacks Kingston after Kofi's match with Jericho.
2. Legacy present Randy with his very own NASCAR stock car as a gift
3. Legacy lose to MVP and Henry, Randy comes down for a promo with Legacy after the match
4. Kofi appears on the tron on top of the race car and proceeds to key it, smash it up a bit and dump a bucket of paint on it
RatedGSuperstar
10-27-2009, 12:48 AM
As long as the video lasts on YouTube, starting at 7:25 in the first vid and finishing in the second:
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Nark Order
10-27-2009, 12:57 AM
Wow, that really was a pretty intense promo. Kudos to Kofi.
Nark Order
10-27-2009, 12:58 AM
lol, don't think he thought the paint was going to splatter all over like that though.
blake639raw
10-27-2009, 01:05 AM
Fuck yeah, I'm on the Kofi bandwagon. I said last week that I think losing the Jamaican accent will be a step in the right direction.
mike adamle
10-27-2009, 01:06 AM
JAMAICAN ME CRAZY, KOFI!!!
dronepool
10-27-2009, 01:36 AM
Agreed. I liked Kofi flipping out and pissing off Orton.
I saw his face when the paint splashed on him and he made a fake angry face trying to hide his "ah fuck I got paint on me" reaction.
lol
Skippord
10-27-2009, 02:31 AM
I like Kofi a lot
Stealth-Icon
10-27-2009, 03:04 AM
I am glad the bad accent was dropped, but car destroying promos have been done too many times so I lost interest. Not Koffi's fault, he did fine.
Ruien
10-27-2009, 04:11 AM
I am glad the bad accent was dropped, but car destroying promos have been done too many times so I lost interest. Not Koffi's fault, he did fine.
He forgot to spray paint poopy head on it.
The Mackem
10-27-2009, 04:26 AM
Would have been interesting if he failed to keep his balance.
Mr. Nerfect
10-27-2009, 06:16 AM
That was a very fucking cool segment. Kofi has never looked better. The man can bring it in the promos. Great intensity and delivery. We know he can back it up in the ring, so this could be good. I don't know if I'd rather see Kofi vs. Orton one-on-one at Survivor Series, or Orton & Legacy vs. Kofi, MVP & Henry with perhaps some more people added.
Evil Vito
10-27-2009, 07:19 AM
<font color=goldenrod>I'm fucking stoked at the prospect of an Orton/Kofi feud.</font>
Afterlife
10-27-2009, 07:44 AM
That was a very fucking cool segment. Kofi has never looked better. The man can bring it in the promos. Great intensity and delivery. We know he can back it up in the ring, so this could be good. I don't know if I'd rather see Kofi vs. Orton one-on-one at Survivor Series, or Orton & Legacy vs. Kofi, MVP & Henry with perhaps some more people added.
Orton, Cody, Ted, Miz and Swagger vs. Kofi, Henry, MVP, Bourne and Festus
Yes. Festus.
The Jayman
10-27-2009, 08:22 AM
I have to give props to Kofi. That was the best promo he has ever done and I am looking forward to a Kofi vs Orton program.
At least it is something fresh
Mr. Nerfect
10-27-2009, 09:06 AM
Orton, Cody, Ted, Miz and Swagger vs. Kofi, Henry, MVP, Bourne and Festus
Yes. Festus.
I can't think of a stronger face off the top of my head. Maybe Primo, if they decided to push him.
Ermaximus
10-27-2009, 09:28 AM
Orton, Cody, Ted, Miz and Swagger vs. Kofi, Henry, MVP, Bourne and Festus
Yes. Festus.
:y:
Lock Jaw
10-27-2009, 09:31 AM
I can see Kofi being Shelton Benjamin'd though, so we'll have to wait and see.
Ermaximus
10-27-2009, 09:32 AM
I can see Kofi being Shelton Benjamin'd though, so we'll have to wait and see.
Nah, Kofi's mic skills far exceed Shelton's.
Mr. Nerfect
10-27-2009, 09:42 AM
Some little things I loved about Kofi's promo:
* His line about "small things causing the most damage." It was a subtle reference to his size, and how he may not be the most intimidating guy on the roster -- but he is one of the most dangerous.
* He poured orange paint on the car...made me think of Nickelodeon.
Some little things I loved about Kofi's promo:
* His line about "small things causing the most damage." It was a subtle reference to his size, and how he may not be the most intimidating guy on the roster -- but he is one of the most dangerous.
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You're giving the writers way too much credit there.
The Mackem
10-27-2009, 11:01 AM
And don't love Nickelodeon too much, it will break your heart.
Kofi's promo, the Swagger/Miz altercation, and the Main Event Finish were the highlights of the night.
But Kofi's was a stand out.
As far as Kofi is concerned I'm reminded of Triple H on so many levels as far as Trips making small tweaks to his character that ended up making him a huge success. I'm hoping the same is true foe kofi
Savio
10-27-2009, 03:53 PM
It would have been hilarious if kofi fell off the car.
Why do they hate each other though?
TerranRich
10-27-2009, 04:06 PM
I might have to start watching RAW once again. If only for Kofi. :D
It would have been hilarious if kofi fell off the car.
Why do they hate each other though? I think legacy attacked kofi after his match and c'mon even if kofi was just looking for a fight what guy is gonna let somebody just trash his car?
The Jayman
10-27-2009, 04:47 PM
It would have been hilarious if kofi fell off the car.
Why do they hate each other though?
Legacy interferred in the Iron Man match at Bragging Rights
Kofi came out and helped
After Kofi's match on Raw with Jericho, Orton attacked Kofi.
I guess they are going with Kofi is the reason Orton lost the title
Afterlife
10-27-2009, 04:48 PM
I can't think of a stronger face off the top of my head. Maybe Primo, if they decided to push him.
Primo blows goats for milk. There is no reason that Festus should not be on tv if he's not injured.
Awesome promo by Kofi, lady luck was on that guy's side when he kind of stumbled with his foot through the windshield, lucky he didn't slice his acl.
Primo blows goats for milk. There is no reason that Festus should not be on tv if he's not injured.
Agreed, give Festus the air time and tell Primo to shave that hideous mustache while he is at it.
XCaliber
10-27-2009, 09:42 PM
I'm glad they've finally made his character less 2 dimensional as I have always been impressed with his ring work. Although I'm not sure I'm digging the fact that they've put him up against the likes of Orton. This should have been done while he was feuding with Miz but at least it's a change as I've gotten tired of the same old bs on RAW.
Afterlife
10-28-2009, 06:15 AM
Agreed, give Festus the air time and tell Primo to shave that hideous mustache while he is at it.
Agreed. That mustache/hairstyle/lack of physique/repugnant attire isn't making him any more appealing. Plus, I like Festus.
I'm glad they've finally made his character less 2 dimensional as I have always been impressed with his ring work. Although I'm not sure I'm digging the fact that they've put him up against the likes of Orton. This should have been done while he was feuding with Miz but at least it's a change as I've gotten tired of the same old bs on RAW.
I'm inclined to tell you to bite your tongue.
Mr. Nerfect
10-29-2009, 08:24 AM
Agreed. That mustache/hairstyle/lack of physique/repugnant attire isn't making him any more appealing. Plus, I like Festus.
I do love you, Afterlife, but I find it funny that you're talking about hairstyles, lack of physiques and repugnant attire as detriment to Primo -- and then praise Festus. :p
I do like Festus enough, I just don't like the gimmick, and it'd feel rushed if he came back, I think. Although, putting Primo in the match would also be too much a boost out of nowhere. Personally, I think I'd go with Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, Ted DiBiase, The Miz & Sheamus vs. Kofi Kingston, MVP, Mark Henry, Evan Bourne & Jack Swagger -- with Jackie S. being the cool outsider of the group, and the faces not knowing if they can really depend on him. He can then go on a tear in the match, maybe even eliminating three guys (probably Sheamus, Rhodes & The Miz -- while Orton and DiBiase then do damage control).
Next week: I hope Rhodes & DiBiase call out Kofi Kingston, and say that what he did to Orton's car last week not only pissed Orton off, but it pissed them off, and they're going to make Kofi pay, because he is beneath Orton's attention. Kofi then comes out, and cuts another (hopefully) awesome promo about life in Ghana, and how Rhodes & DiBiase might be tremendous athletes and competitors, but if they want a fight, Kofi will out-fight them any day. He then takes out a crowbar, or something, and whacks them both down, then hits some awesome kicks on them, before hitting the SOS (Ranhei) on DiBiase. He then gets on the mic again and says he has a message DiBiase can deliver Orton, and punts Teddy in the head.
Would make Kofi look like a real bad-ass, in my opinion.
Ol Dirty Dastard
10-29-2009, 10:25 AM
Agreed. That mustache/hairstyle/lack of physique/repugnant attire isn't making him any more appealing. Plus, I like Festus.
I'm inclined to tell you to bite your tongue.
Primo has about a thousand times the physique festus does. festus is repulsive. come on man.
Mr. Nerfect
10-29-2009, 11:04 AM
I just had the thought that they might be testing Primo a little bit. They obvious think he has talent, or else he wouldn't have been a champion for so long in his career. Also, he hasn't been future endeavoured yet. I wonder if they're just holding out on him a little bit to see if he has the attitude his brother has.
Anybody Thrilla
10-29-2009, 12:27 PM
Is that a bug? I GOT YOU RANDY!
*CRACK*
:y:
Afterlife
11-02-2009, 03:40 AM
I do love you, Afterlife, but I find it funny that you're talking about hairstyles, lack of physiques and repugnant attire as detriment to Primo -- and then praise Festus. :p
Primo has about a thousand times the physique festus does. festus is repulsive. come on man.
I don't believe I said Festus is sexy. I said I like him. He has the most unique gimmick I've seen in a long time, and the crowd loves it. He doesn't need to be a model; he's a mass of rage and momentum. His appearance actually adds to his character.
Primo has no character, and his look is crap.
Kane Knight
11-02-2009, 11:32 AM
Already mentioned how great he was in the raw thread, but deserves another mention. That was attitude era style stuff.
Heyman
11-03-2009, 07:26 PM
You can tell the WWE is desperatly trying to build new stars.
I think star creation is only a part of the problem. What the WWE really needs, is something fresh for their main-events (i.e. either a newly created star making a significant impact on the RAW main-event scene, or a currently existing main-eventer making a shocking heel turn of sorts).
I think the WWE are on the right track with Batista, but I think John Cena is the one that REALLY needs to turn heel.
The WWE are just so fucking stupid. Back in late 2007 when Cena was getting huge negative reactions....and was almost literally getting booed out of the building, the WWE decided to GO AWAY from that instead of cultivating that.
What happened instead, was that the WWE killed Cena's star power (i.e. started making him job more) so that the fans wouldn't be sick of him constantly winning and in effect, cheer him (even if it was on a lukewarm basis).
Just absolutely fucking stupid. :n:
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