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Afterlife 04-16-2010 12:02 PM

Rikishi
 
Would a return be welcomed? Yes or no, and why?

Gerard 04-16-2010 12:04 PM

As long as he covers his large Ass up.

Mr. Nerfect 04-16-2010 12:09 PM

I'm not particularly interested in it. The guy was never a brilliant worker, and he's getting so much older now (he debuted in 1985 and is 44 years old). During the Attitude era, he was over and he was known, but he never really evolved into much of a character to the point where bringing him back would just be more of the "same old shit."

Maybe if they do another "Gimmick Battle Royal" they could put him in it, and actually have win, or something -- but a permanent return is hard to see as exciting.

Anybody Thrilla 04-16-2010 12:14 PM

Only if he's 'Make a Difference' Fatu.

Anybody Thrilla 04-16-2010 12:17 PM

Cue it up, boys!

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Anybody Thrilla 04-16-2010 12:20 PM

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Anyway, I think Fatu was ever really entertaining as one of the Headshrinkers. Outside of that, I never enjoyed him.

Mr. Nerfect 04-16-2010 12:23 PM

If I had to re-insert Rikishi somewhere on WWE programming, it would truthfully be as "Make a Difference" Fatu. I think a modern day spin on that character could be a guilty pleasure. Maybe make him a manager, though. They've got two Fatus down in FCW at the moment (going by the ring names "Jimmy Uso" and "Jules Uso"). You could have Fatu manage them.

Supreme Olajuwon 04-16-2010 12:32 PM

If he can still go then absolutely. Always liked big guys that could move and sell. He was great at both.

#BROKEN Hasney 04-16-2010 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supreme Olajuwon (Post 3029269)
If he can still go then absolutely. Always liked big guys that could move and sell. He was great at both.

I was watching some German wrestling show on The Wrestling Channel over here one boring night and he either can't still go, or couldn't be bothered to do it on some random German show.

Xero 04-16-2010 12:42 PM

Did he ever wrestle when he was in TNA? How'd he go there?

Nicky Fives 04-16-2010 12:47 PM

too old.... I do not want to see him again

Supreme Olajuwon 04-16-2010 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hasney (Post 3029275)
I was watching some German wrestling show on The Wrestling Channel over here one boring night and he either can't still go, or couldn't be bothered to do it on some random German show.

That's too bad, but I wouldn't expect anything else. I mean 400 lb guys legs don't usually last too long but he's managed to get 25 years out of them. That's pretty incredible actually.

Rammsteinmad 04-16-2010 12:57 PM

No.

DLVH84 04-16-2010 01:04 PM

Yes. He could put over newer and younger talent and be a mentor.

parkmania 04-16-2010 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noid (Post 3029245)
If I had to re-insert Rikishi somewhere on WWE programming, it would truthfully be as "Make a Difference" Fatu. I think a modern day spin on that character could be a guilty pleasure. Maybe make him a manager, though. They've got two Fatus down in FCW at the moment (going by the ring names "Jimmy Uso" and "Jules Uso"). You could have Fatu manage them.

Put him in a stable with CM Punk? :shifty:

HBPunk 04-16-2010 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Afterlife (Post 3029206)
why?

Exactly

The Franchise 04-16-2010 05:08 PM

If they made him a ruthless bastard like Umaga, then yeah. I was a pretty big Too Cool mark so I can't say no to a Rikishi return.

Swiss Ultimate 04-16-2010 05:22 PM

I'd be sad. Rik always looked dumb to me. Maybe if he had wore some goddamn pants.

Dorkchop 04-16-2010 06:23 PM

They should bring him back as Unaga.

Volare 04-16-2010 07:04 PM

He will never have a comback with as much pop as this...

2:02


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Kane Knight 04-16-2010 09:23 PM

I don't really care much one way or another. I think it'd be welcomed in general though, which is probably more important.

I doubt he'll ever be a moneymaker, but....

Jakob Synn 04-16-2010 10:21 PM

Only if he saves Jerry Lawler from a beating and becomes a tag team with him

Fat Aaron 04-17-2010 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volare (Post 3029742)
He will never have a comback with as much pop as this...

2:02


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All this video made me think was, "God I miss The Rock."

KayfabeMan 04-17-2010 01:21 AM

I'd love to see him and Samu do some tag matches again as The Headshrinkers.

Maybe with The Steiners, Dudleys and Hall / Nash - and definitely with some of the younger teams.

Rollermacka 04-17-2010 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noid (Post 3029245)
If I had to re-insert Rikishi somewhere on WWE programming, it would truthfully be as "Make a Difference" Fatu. I think a modern day spin on that character could be a guilty pleasure. Maybe make him a manager, though. They've got two Fatus down in FCW at the moment (going by the ring names "Jimmy Uso" and "Jules Uso"). You could have Fatu manage them.

I dont know I think that might be a step back for them. The last time I saw FCW, the Usos had a stable going with Donny Marlow (Haku's son) and Snuka's daughter Tamina as the manager. I think it would be kinda a step back to bring back Rikishi when they are already establishing themselves in the ring.

Sixx 04-17-2010 07:38 PM

HE IS FAT.

St. Jimmy 04-17-2010 09:13 PM

No.

FourFifty 04-17-2010 09:21 PM

The Kish could be a welcomed member back on the WWE roster. He has a link with the attitude era fans, and is a friendly enough persona to connect with these John Cena loving marks that the WWE is trying to connect with.
Personally, I could name at least a dozen people I'd rather see in WWE right now. The Kish would be drab in my eyes.

tjmidnight420 04-18-2010 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dorkchop (Post 3029705)
They should bring him back as Unaga.

Eddie was worlds better in my opinion.


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