Cody Rhodes is amazing right now.

[loopydate]

You don't think Austin was complacent?

I mean, don't get me wrong, he's one of the best of all-time (although I hate his guts), but he cut the same promo, had the same match, and did the same run-in for about four years.

[captaincharismark]

Originally Posted by loopydate You don't think Austin was complacent? I mean, don't get me wrong, he's one of the best of all-time (although I hate his guts), but he cut the same promo, had the same match, and did the same run-in for about four years.

To a degree Austin was complacent after the Monday Night Wars and his neck surgery. But, his comfort level on the mic and his ability to ad lib made for alot of unforgettable promos. That's the only reason I used Austin as a comparison to Cody Rhodes. Once Cody can be as comfortable and creative on the mic as an Austin or Rock, he'll be a major superstar.

I will agree alot of his material is similar, but his reactions and delivery are the things that made him unique. Pretty much being able to cut a promo without a script is impressive in itself. Austin's work on the mic may have been predictable, but at least his stuff got the proper reactions. Look at Cena trying to go off the script. His cheesy jokes and lame attempts at ad libbing make you see how good Austin or Rock were in their days,,,