has Santino run his course? (to the non 5 year old wrestling fan)
 

To an adult wrestling fan, do you think that Santino has run his course (he's just become childish comedic relief) or do you still find his antics funny? I liked him with Vladimir, he made Vlady a lot more tolerable, but now that he teamhas split I think he's just completely used as a comedic filler that appeals to WWEs child demographic

I think he serves a purpose. He's essentially like a more legit Hornswoggle. I really liked him during that Sheamus/Morrison feud where Morrison kept saving him from ass beatings. If they give him something meaningful to do, he's fine. He just needs some direction for his comedy.

I think Santino's comedy routine has long ago ran it's course. The fans love it, but it's limiting any potential the guy has. We'll never get to see if he can do any great things in WWE if he's stuck as the running joke of WWE.

I actually went to a live WWE event in Memphis a few years ago, and Santino looked burned out and running through the motions of his gimmick. Apparently, even he's tired of it as well. He wasn't even smiling at times in the ring and on the ramp. And with good reason, since he was the appointed ref in a divas tag match...

Maybe he wasn't smiling because he takes his role as a referee in a monumental divas tag confrontation very seriously...as he should.

It gives him an identity if nothing else. He doesn't make me want to change the channel, his comedy stuffs usually quite short and he's decent enough in the ring.

Seriously though, I really think that Santino can still be entertaining if he has an actual storyline. Making fun of Steve Austin...The Honk-o-meter...feuding with Lawler...Santina, to an extent...when he actually has something to DO, I think he's quite funny.

I could definitely see him being bored and burnt out now though, seeing as to how he's had nothing relevant to do for quite some time.

WHen did the Mr Socko Cobra start?

Not even in the slightest.

The Cobra thing I believe started last week on Superstars in his tag match with Masters against Nexus.

Santino's hilarious, and there will always be a place for a comedy guy in the WWE. I'm actually excited to see some promos with Ryder if they stay together. They have the potential to provide some funny stuff. Hell, Santino is "Italian" and Ryder's whole Jersey Shore type gimmick is tailor made for Santino to be funny.

Not a bad stereotype for a Mississaugaian!

Heel Santino would be funny right about now; have him still trying to be funny but in a giant douchebag sort of way instead.

Time to get serious.

No, that won't help.

I think Santino was at his best when he was the IC champ. Trying to be "The greatest IC champion of all the times"!

I got nothing against him..... throw him a few wins here and there to keep him legit and I'll have no problems.....

Bring back the Cruiserweight Division or Lightweight Division, and have him champ.

His feud with Sheamus was awesome! Especially this:

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His first match with Ryder on Superstars was mint as well.

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Santino's character ran his course about a year and a half ago, or so.

I don't know what you're talking about. I think his third rate impression of a third rate Jay Leno segment is BRILLIANT! Always has been, and always will be.

...I don't think his antics have changed. Maybe just your perception of them.

I love Santino.

I do agree, however, he's at his best when he has a purpose.

I don't think his act has gotten stale at all but he just needs to find the right peeps to feud as a singles wrestler rather than doing all this tagging he's been doing as of late.

Santino is a moron. Get rid of him, he's bad for rasslin

It was more a case of him smiling at times and others looking as if he didn't wanna be there. He obviously was staring at the divas, but other than that did seem too happy. Not that I can blame him, but live it would be hard not to notice his complacentness.

I imagine being a joke for your entire career starts to wear on you after a while. After a certain point, WWE should change his character and allow him to be serious. Now is that time IMO, as his routine has been stale for some time...

According to what I saw live at a RAW taping in Memphis(stay up with me here:) Hard not to notice his mannerisms and overall demeanor. Doesn't exactly take a rocket scientist to put two and two together. If he looked unhappy and tired of his routine, chances are that's how he feels. Just my opinion from reading his expressions...

You couldn't have imagined I was being serious with that statement, right?

Santino being serious = "yawn"

not as funny as Colt Cabana.

It all depends on what the writers write for him. They aren't funny so how can Santino be?

You being sarcastic??? Never saw it coming.

<font color=goldenrod>Santino is still hilarious...although admittedly the "golden years" were when he was a heel, particularly the Maria interaction. I never thought he had that in him when he was a completely bland babyface during the first 3 or so months that he was on TV.

Come to think...if you don't count Lawler (semi-active) or Cena (who technically got moved to SD for an hour) - Santino is the most tenured member of the Raw roster. Kinda funny to think about.</font>

^^^ I agree, he was great w/ Maria & Beth, he plays off the divas really well, maybe he should have another valet/love interest.

Side note - Santino & Goldust in a Billy/Chuck bromance would be the best thing ever.

I don't know, I don't really care for "man love" in wrestling right now. It could never be as good as Booker T and Goldie. I would actually lik to see Goldust in a serious heel run. Not a 15 minute one when he was with Coach, maybe he could come up with something that's diffrent but still "Goldust"

Jeez, I'm already tired of Colt Cabana and he's not even signed to a major promotion yet :-\

He wrestled a dark match on Smackdown.

Santino is the next world champion of TNA.

This one is easy. How do you solve a problem like Santino?

He should turn heel/join Punk's stable.

Which has been due for 3-4 years now. Him turning heel seriously should've happened once the Cobra lost him several matches. WWE seems hesistant to use him as anything other than a joke. It's a shame too, cause we'll never know if he could be a better character with a badass attitude...