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Originally Posted by XL
Where were you called a moron? I know that you used the word, I don't remember anybody calling you a moron though. You seem to be needlessly defensive in every thread you partake in. That's just an observation/MY OPINION, not a flame by the way.
Also, surely the term "marking out" by definition means that you don't have to give a rational explanation? Dunno. Maye I'm wrong there.
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Sure, maybe you never directly called me a moron, but you and others implied it by bashing my POV and saying it didn't make sense. Especially as it related to using the Austin/Rock analogy. Which btw had more to do with him being a comfortable mic speaker than being the next Austin or Rock. I never said he needed to be another Austin or Rock. In fact, I did say every wrestler has their own style. Meaning, either you didn't read my post or you only read certain parts of my replies.
I don't necessarily think I'm being defensive by standing by my statements. If being defensive means being willing to debate or discuss a character's weakness objectively, then yeah I guess you could label me as defensive.
And to me, marking out for someone means liking a wrestler for obvious reasons. I suppose you could mark out for no reason, but it makes more sense to me to like wrestlers for their positives...
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For the record, I like Cody because despite his lack of size he has 'presence'. A lot of that is because of his mic work, which, for a guy with a speak impediment, is pretty "amazing".
His delivery is solid pretty much 100% of the time, he handles what is a fairly "difficult" character very well AND he is good in the ring.
We've established that noboby thinks he is the next Austin/Rock, but I am enjoying his work in the MIDCARD - where interesting characters are very rare.
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I do agree given his size and speech impediment, Cody has a good presence. His mic work is good, but in order for him to break through the "glass ceiling" so to speak, he has to progress more. He would make for a great IC Champion.
His promo delivery is good, but IMO he overacts and yells too much to get his point across. As far as his deformed hideous character is concerned, to me, it's too close to Kane's unmasking gimmick.
I don't even think he's the next Austin or Rock, but he does have to step it up on the mic in order to be a top superstar. When he can reach that comfort level on the mic as Austin or Rock, he'll truly be an elite superstar. I do agree I'm enjoying his mid card work, and by all rights should be IC Champ now. I'm not disagreeing there, but he could be so much more if he progressed more consistently...