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#81 |
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loopy, what four year span are you considering? I can't find four years, or even two years, where he was cutting the same typical promo, match, and run-in. But of course, he did do that from time to time.
and cody rhodes has been tremendous since his return from injury. |
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#82 |
The Funkaceratops...
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I can't be bothered reading the various posts before this... but I'd like to comment regardless.
Cody has come a long way in the last year. I would like his Phantom-ish gimmick to blossom, and for him to live underneath the ring and give advice to Ted while he wrestles. That is all... |
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#83 |
The Funkaceratops...
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Ah, I just realised, he could use Undertaker's trap door!
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#84 |
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I thought that space was reserved for Little People's Court.
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#86 |
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I tend to remember being quite bored with Austin at one point. The Rock, too.
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#87 |
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Definately for The Rock. At least Cody doesn't have 6 catchphrases that provide the foundation for all of his promos.
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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... Quote:
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... |
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#89 |
LUV CABBAGE/H8 JEWS
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#90 | |
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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,,, |
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LUV CABBAGE/H8 JEWS
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BEAR KNEES!
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#93 |
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I'm still not sure how captaincharismark feels about Cody/his mic skills. Can somebody run it by me again?
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#94 |
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#98 |
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Obviously there's a thin line between sarcasm and being a dumbass. I'm pretty sure any logic or actual discussion has long been discarded. It's clear petty shot taking and lame attempts at being funny take precedent over any intelligent talk about wrestling. When someone doesn't agree with all the 16 year old smarks here, they'd rather react in a childish manner than stay on topic...
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#99 |
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You're so hard done by.
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#101 | |
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On Topic: I liked the way Cody did his finisher on Smackdown. |
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#102 |
Ball So Hard University
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#103 | |
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I can respect if someone thinks Cody Rhodes is amazing, b/c he is a great mid carder right now. But, bashing me for my opinion is "trolling" this thread, not me adding my two cents. My purpose here was to objectively discuss why I believe Cody isn't amazing now. If that's perceived as trolling, then screw this so called discussion. It's apparent assholes here would rather "own" someone than add any insight into this discussion. Oh well, fuck it...:foc: |
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#104 | |
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Back to Cody Rhodes...his progress has been better than almost anyone in the company not named CM Punk.
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#106 | |
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That's just the fucking point. I am over myself. I was simply posting my opinion, only to have idiots like you flame me. Funny how I'm supposedly "trolling" by stating why I do or don't like a wrestler. If explaining my POV isn't on topic, I don't know what the hell is. I never intend to change someone's opinion, only discuss something intelligently. But apparently, my expectations are too high. The discussion has long since died, making all this shit meaningless. It's clear most in here would rather be "owning" someone than talking about Cody Rhodes. Which is a damn shame, since I feel myself and a few others had a decent discussion started. |
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#107 | |
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Even though I hate his character, his in ring work has been consistent... |
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Oh, that's right, he's not on the Austin/Rock level of awesomeness and the next step down is being run-of-the-mill, right? |
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#109 |
They're eating the dogs..
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Serious business mr. Charisma. But you is wrong. Cody Rhodes is probably the best rassler with a speech impediment today. Just get some damn knee pads. BEAR knees are lame.
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#110 | |
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#111 | |
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But that's my whole point ABT. If you think he's amazing, then stick to your opinion. I've said all along Cody Rhodes is doing a good job in the mid card now. Just b/c amazing isn't the word I'd use to describe Cody doesn't mean you're wrong. It means you see more in Cody than I do currently. I personally thought his Dashing persona was better, but that's open to interpretation. We clearly don't see eye to eye on this issue, but that's a good thing. Discussing Cody flaws and good points ultimately gives us more perspective on where he character needs to be. Now IMO he should be IC Champ, and with more experience on the mic, even WHC if he progresses consistently... |
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#112 |
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That's the one area where I think Cody is overrated. I personally think guys who are equally as limited with accents are better than Cody on the mic. For instance, Sheamus is easily my fav on the mic now, even though he has a thick Irish accent. Drew McIntyre is another good talker on the mic despite having a thick accent. While I do think Cody does good for a guy with a speech impediment, others do just as well if not better that have limitations.
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#113 |
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"After competing in a brutal Money in the Bank Ladder Match, Cody Rhodes takes on Intercontinental Champion Ezekiel Jackson for his title this week on SmackDown. Can Rhodes seize the opportunity, or will the "Personification of Domination" prevail?"
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#114 | |
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#115 |
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Woudn't it be amazing if he won the IC Title?
I mean, not as amazing as when Rock/Austin won it, obviosuly. But stilll pretty good I guess. |
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#116 | |
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#117 |
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I feel like a Ted DiBiase face turn is in the works, and there's an outside chance that Cody and Booker T have a go at it over the weekly paper bags.
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#118 |
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Why was this closed?
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#119 |
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I dunno. I didn't do it.
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#120 | |
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![]() I made my feelings known already. Unlike you I don't feel the need to keep re-posting them. That was just a light hearted rib, lighten up a little, kid. Geez. |
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