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Idea for a gimmick (would this be offensive?)
A new wrestler debuts as Corporal Johnson. The story is that he is a soldier who served in all of the wars (Iraq/Afghanistan) but was released from the army for being injured and going crazy with PTSD. He debuts in the WWE and immediately goes after all the "foreign" wrestlers and debuts as a totally paranoid guy who LOVES USA but is a huge asshole.
It would be interesting because how would the fans react? On one hand he is a soldier/hero and loves America. On the other, he acts like an asshole and attacks all non american wrestlers, even if they are faces. Or would this be too offensive? What do u guys think? |
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good on paper, but too racist in my opinion.
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b/c 5 is better than 4
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it would probably gain success in The South, revealing how xenophobic the majority of America is...... wouldn't be good for WWE's image in a PG-13 world, thus it won't and probably shouldn't happen.....
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#4 |
Narc stole my star
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It would be better if he only attacked the black wrestlers.
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#6 |
Покупа́й Билет
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In light of recent events I'd say now definitely wouldn't be the time for that gimmick... if there ever is a time for it... So yes it would be too offensive.
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TPWW's #3 Peep
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An ex-MMA fighter who goes against the script and attacks everyone, regardless whether they're face or heel, versus an ex-soldier who is crazy and paranoid and attacks everyone, regardless whether they're face or heel.
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Skibbidy Lock Jaw
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Too advanced for the fans to "get". Or for them to write.
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#9 |
James Steele's Lackey
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Doin' It Right
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TPWW's Glass Ceiling
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WWE _____ sponsored by National Guard.
So in short, not gonna happen. |
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#12 |
TPWW's Glass Ceiling
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$$$ > Offending Anyone on the priorities list.
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Samurai Rocker
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Reminds me of Corporal Kirschner a bit.
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#14 |
the low Art Gloominati
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#15 |
You can't teach that
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That kind of "Art Imitates Reality" schtick would never happen in todays WWE. I mean, IRL that is a legit storyline, happens everyday. PSTD Soliders and Marines killing civilians.
Maybe in 1998...But probably not even then. That actually might happen if SMW was still around. |
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Even though it would never happen in WWE... I would like to see this! This would be a crowd-drawing controversy, without a doubt, but it would also bring alot of lawsuits, protests, and sponsorship losses that the execs probably want to avoid. TNA could try it since nothing else is working for them anyways.
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quintessentially square
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Sounds like an even worse opposite version of what the E did with Muhammad Hassan when he debuted.
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#18 |
emerge
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I think more gray charecters would be excellent. I don't mean that there shouldnt be heels and faces, but bad and good aren't always the only polarizing options. You can use all sorts of ways to polarize the fans. I think this is a pretty fantastic idea.
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#19 |
The Mr. Hanky of TPWW
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#20 |
'12 Tipsters Champ!
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ELF ANGEL
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Yes and bring back Hussein for him to feud with.
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MVP Mark
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Terrible idea......... This is so bad I don't think you are actually serious.
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