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Kurt was pretty much the same. With all of the airtime he is getting, they must have plans for him. They actually need to put the strap him, have him win some good matches clean, and when he loses, make him find loopholes via Jericho '98. That would def. push him quicker up the ladder than ppl think. Him and Jeff would be a good program with good crowd attention cuz both are over. if Jeff can step his mic game up, could be BIG.
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Stickman
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He's a loveable loser.
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Ron Paul 4 EVA
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As much as I would love for it to be true, I have my doubts. Once the big names return from injury, I think we'll get a better gauge on Santino's future.
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But see, that is the problem. The WWE needs to realize that these "Big Names" could get hurt again (Look at Kevin Nash's return) and who are you going to fall back on. I know that everybody isn't going to "make it" in the industry, but the guy's got the Charisma, Mic Skills (WHICH THE WWE IS DEFINITELY LACKING AS OF LATE), gets good heat from the crowd, and can is fucking entertaining. You mean to tell me that The Great Fucking Khali gets airtime and the guy can barely say his ABC's?
But let someone who has potential to make it in this business fall off the face of the earth. The death of WCW was the death of the WWE. |
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Vince just needs to get near bankruptcy again so he can actually start giving a damn. I enjoy watching RAW, seriously, but if guys like Marella and CM are going to look like fucking jokes and never have their potential used, then if the WWE ended next week, it'd be an "i told you so" feeling from me.
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I agree with you for the most part, but even as die hard of a fan as I am, I have to be at least a tad skeptical that they will do the 'right' thing with Santino.
As far as Khali, his allure obviously lies in his ridiculous size. There are tons of factors that can get wrestlers over (either with the fans or with the backstage brass), and it isn't always necessary to possess all of them. It should help, but it isn't always imperative. |
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The potential for injury has always been there, and the threat of immediate stars. The only real difference is that most of the "Big Names" were contemporary, as opposed to being fairly old. WWE has always run things like this, as though big names are all that matter, and they will be around forever. It's just that some untimely injuries, untimely deaths, etc. have hit them in a way that makes it seem a little different. But it hasn't changed anything, it's just the child commenting on the Emperor's New Clothes. |
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Santino Marella is entertaining as fuck. The guy is genuinely funny, which a lot of WWE talent forced into comedic roles don't exactly have going for them (see: Cena, John). The guy is also nowhere near as bad in the ring as people claim he is. He reminded me of Kurt Angle in some ways during his OVW stint, and now his personality reminds me of such. I think he can achieve big things.
Losing to The Sandman and Ron Simmons seem like crushing developments for Santino, but to his credit, he is surviving them, with his heat more than intact. He should eventually go over Ron Simmons, and when he does, it will hopefully lead to a more serious push. This talk of The Condemned by Santino is obviously leading up to a Stunner from the Rattlesnake himself, but I'd much rather the WWE do something unexpected, and have Santino own Austin in their segment. Austin can't wrestle, but I'd mark to see Santino catch the foot of Austin when he goes for the Stunner, and then trip Austin and down to town with some MMA stuff, only for it to be broken up. Then his awesome music plays. |
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I'd like to see him dead
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I agree with everything Alienoid said, which is shocking for me I know
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They should have him look for Maria backstage, only for him to find Hornswaggle who informs him that she is in another castle.
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I am yet to see RAW, but by the sounds of it, his stuff with Val Venis was hilarious. "You made a movie about Shrek, and I will never forgive you for what you did to that donkey."
"You can make a movie with me, Maria, or you can make a movie about making love to Santino...Superbad." ![]() Honestly, Val Venis vs. Santino Marella is one of those programs that the under-card needs. Some fun programs with a story and a series of good matches attached. The WWE should just not lose sight of the Ron Simmons program. |
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He was shit when he first arrived. I don't really watch much but i have caught a few segments with him since he turned heel and he is a very appealing douche bag. He and Regal should be given the time others waste on air.
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No one has ever doubted the powers of William Regal, I love his new hair BTW, plus for some reason, recently he's been reminding me of Sean Bean alot
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I think Santino should win a King of the Ring tournament next year.
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That is so spot on
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I would not oppose to William Regal winning some kind of contest between Armando Estrada, Vickie Guerrero and himself, and becoming the General Manager of all-three brands. Fuck, make someone else the General Manager (Mick Foley?), and then have William Regal become "Commissioner" of all three brands, and show up as the General Managers' superior. Have him hang around Vince and Coach all the time, and it will be comedy gold. Have him wrestle matches here and there, too.
I just want to see more William Regal, dammit.
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Also, Dave, I'd have never noticed that Homer Simpson thing, so I am glad you did. It is quite an accurate comparison. William Regal's hair is so fucking awesome. I'm not afraid to gay it up for William Regal.
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Regal generally is comedy gold, the most recent best case, dancing with Cryme Tyme, I was pissing myself laughing when he was dancing, his facials are the best in the WWE
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I am loving Santino.
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RIP SABU
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Yesterday: “Marella (and Maria) at the Movies”
Next Monday: “M(ozz)arella at the Pizza Parlor”. |
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yea, Santino's losses are not even hurting him. He's a guy that can keep losing and still be over as long as he gets mic time
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