I like that WWE is starting to pay attention to the tag divisions again. Starting two weeks ago with MNM debuting, continuing on RAW this week with the debut of the Heartthrobs. Actually
storylines revolving around the Tag Team Titles on both shows? Perish the thought!
But, yeah, these guys are great. Mercury is a really solid worker, and Nitro is capable of some
spots. Plus, Nitro has - as someone mentioned above - serious charisma. And even though Melina is not as attractive as a lot of the recent "diva" additions, she actually
fits on a wrestling show, as she plays the old-school bitch valet role very very well. She reminds me a bit of (a more flexible) Sherri Martel.
I'm not crazy about their entrance music, but I like the "celebrity" gimmick. I agree that their tights are pretty stupid, but they make it work.
Honestly, could you ask for anything more than having one of the best stick men in the business putting you over in his interview segment,
then getting a win over two of the most over stars on the roster in your first two weeks on the job? I hope that WWE knows what they have in Mercury and Nitro, because these guys will be special one day. Hell, they're special now.
I really hope that they push the Heartthrobs in a similar fashion. I don't mean give them the RAW Tag Titles, but don't make them into a jokey jobber tag team. I like what they did on RAW, where they pounded on Regal and Tajiri after their loss. They seem to be all goofy and happy-go-lucky, but they've got a mean streak. Kinda like Invasion-era Kurt Angle.
No, I'm not comparing Antonio and Romeo to Kurt Angle, I'm just saying...
I look forward to seeing what the bookers have planned for these guys. I'm also wondering if a call-up is in the works for Matt Cappotelli and Johnny Jeter (The Thrillseekers).