09-06-2018, 12:07 PM | #41 |
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09-06-2018, 12:29 PM | #42 |
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He doesn't have a speech impediment though.
One thing I think is odd though is they're not grabbing the smaller weight classes too. There's a lot of super-intense amateur wrestlers in every level that could be pretty great. |
09-06-2018, 01:01 PM | #43 |
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09-06-2018, 01:58 PM | #44 |
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I know this is stupid, but his mouth looks exactly like Swaggers when he speaks. I noticed it right away.
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09-06-2018, 03:00 PM | #45 |
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Not stupid.
He does seem a bit off when he talks though. |
09-06-2018, 03:01 PM | #46 |
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He needs to slow down a bit...
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09-06-2018, 03:13 PM | #47 |
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The problem with a lot of the amateur wrestlers that they generally have the charisma of a cardboard box. I know there are exceptions like Kurt Angle and Brock, but those are few and far between
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09-06-2018, 03:55 PM | #48 |
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MJF is fantastic.
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09-06-2018, 05:59 PM | #49 |
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I feel like Kurt Angle was terrible at first and then stumbled upon a serviceable character and went with it.
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09-06-2018, 06:00 PM | #50 |
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Am I misremembering?
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09-06-2018, 06:10 PM | #51 |
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Imo Kurt transitioned into pro wrestling quicker than anyone that I can remember. I was a giant fan of his from the start so I'm a bit biased.
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09-06-2018, 06:53 PM | #52 |
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Kurt was a main event talent 1 year into the business
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09-06-2018, 06:53 PM | #53 |
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And a full fledged veteran in 2
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09-06-2018, 06:53 PM | #54 |
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Never seen anything like it
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09-06-2018, 07:05 PM | #55 |
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It's insane. I think the WWE sent him for a very brief Memphis Power Pro run I'm not mistaken with guys like A-Train and Shawn Stasiak but that's about it
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09-06-2018, 07:36 PM | #56 |
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Yeah he had like 6 months of bumping before they brought him up
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09-06-2018, 07:42 PM | #57 |
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That's crazy
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09-06-2018, 08:25 PM | #58 |
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Yeah that was a whoopsie
Props for calling that, especially considering he was a bit player in NXT. I agree with others about how a rookie is defined. The clearly easy answer is Velveteen Dream. The other ones while certainly not rookie, Ricochet and Adam Cole are still young enough to make a hell of a run. |
09-06-2018, 09:58 PM | #59 |
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09-06-2018, 11:05 PM | #60 |
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09-08-2018, 01:52 AM | #61 |
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Not because he's my favorite or anything
but Tommaso Ciampa has the minute stuff of being a slimy, condescending prick down cold. He's going to thrive in a big way, since their booking these days seems to be centered on long, meandering title reigns for heels. "Oh, the face is going to get their moment here, haha no they're not. OK here it is, they've got their big rematch, they're going to do it right here, no they're not ." |
09-14-2018, 04:58 AM | #62 |
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Never saw that video when I said Jake Kasper. I just knew Gerry Brisco saw a lot of John Cena in him. Then I saw a photo. If he can deliver a WWE script and put together matches, he will be fine. Of course, the lights might hit him and he could be a deer. But man, watching that video, he sounds like a John Cena type. He sounds exactly like a self-made Superman without the powers. Vince is going to love him.
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09-14-2018, 05:02 AM | #63 |
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Lol, from his Instragram:
“Fight for the people and things you love, no matter what task or risk you may face, it will be worth it!”.... . . . This week somebody said “When you talk about your coaches I can tell you actually love them. Most people respect and listen to their coaches, some even like them, but you really love them. Even after everything they put you through in training and that’s special.”... . . . While making your college decision, be cautious of traininng partner, financial, facility, and resource promises from coaches lacking character. Make your decision based on who will lead through life and not just in the wrestling room over the next five years. . . . I love my coaches with every bit of my being. They called it straight, were unwaveringly loyal, and drove me to be the best version of myself in all facets of life. They lived champion lifestyles and peached for us to do the same. I always tried to meet their standards, on and off of the mat, because of their authenticity. . . . Despite no blood relation we are family. Despite being grown men we love each other. Despite society’s perceptions we expressed it, because it was genuine and real. In the future I hope my wrestlers will say the same." Lol, this guy is either going to be WWE Champion in the next five years, or he's going to burn out big time and question his very existence. |
09-14-2018, 03:46 PM | #64 |
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09-14-2018, 04:13 PM | #66 |
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No, watch Rhea Ripley's first match from this year's MYC to get a better feel.
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09-14-2018, 04:20 PM | #67 |
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Will do.
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