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Old gimmicks that would get over today.
What are some gimmicks from the past that would work just as well or better than their past incarnations? It could be an already successful gimmick or a gimmick that was ahead of its time or would fit in better in today's landscape.
Slight tweaks are allowed but at their essence they would be the same. Also, who would you give them to? ![]() Last edited by Xero; 04-01-2010 at 08:00 PM. |
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I actually think The Honky Tonk Man would get over really well today.
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b/c 5 is better than 4
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Razor Ramon......
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vader, ultimate warrior could as well
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Celestia's Left Hand
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Gorgeous George
Kevin Sullivan |
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Psycho Sid
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#7 |
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Also, who would you give them to?
Remember, these are just the gimmicks, not the people. |
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Bo Dallas kinda guy.
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The million dollar man and saying stuff like "in this economy, everybody now has a price" then his classic laugh
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EATER OF HOT POCKETS
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![]() Twice today I've gotten to give Mr Poffo his props. |
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EATER OF HOT POCKETS
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And, you could give the Genius gimmick to someone else who could make it work. Chris Nowinski was doing a good job with a similar if varied gimmick.
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The 2 Cunts Are Gone
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Give the Papa Shango gimmick to Shad Gaspard, let him feud with Undertaker
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Formerly Fausto Carmona
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I'd give the Mr. Perfect gimmick to MVP.
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The 2 Cunts Are Gone
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Perfect gimmick for Ziggler would be perfect
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TPWW Fire Pro Champ
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"The Model" gimmick.
Hook him up with Maryse or whoever's been using the hairspray lately. |
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Ravishing Rick Rude
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The Champ is Here!
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You know that’s right
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The Wild Samoan gimmick still has life in it although they probably won't rehash that for a while.
Ravishing Rick Rude's shtick would be perfect today. Dunno why wrestlers don't insult the audience as much these days. |
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There are very few actual gimmicky wrestlers anymore isn't there? If you include Hornswoggle in your debate I'll stab you with neg reps.
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I'd say Punk falls into that old-school gimmick category, though with a realistic spin. Not a Doink or Repo Man gimmick, but something along the lines of Mr. Perfect. Taker's another one for sure.
And those are just the best examples I can name. Others who come to mind include Jimmy Wang Yang, Kung Fu Naki, Jay Lethal and Cryme Tyme. Last edited by Xero; 04-01-2010 at 09:57 PM. |
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Black Sheep Jew
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Straight Edge isn't a gimmick Xero. It's a fucking way of life.
Now put your hand on your monitor and repeat after me. |
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And Curt Hennig was perfect in everything he did.
Doesn't make it any less of a gimmick, though. |
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LUV CABBAGE/H8 JEWS
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Doin' It Right
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I could definitely get behind a heel Doink the Clown in 2010
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Doin' It Right
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Black Sheep Jew
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Fuck sake, The Yet-Tay!
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A humping mummy humorously mis-named?
Fuck yeah! |
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Black Sheep Jew
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Put some wraps around Khali and bam.....YET-TAY
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#28 |
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Okay, what I have in my hand is The Death of WCW book. I am going to randomly scan to a page and whatever name/gimmick I come up with, I'll post it. I'll do this five times. I'll bet every one of them will be gold.
1. The West-Texas Rednecks - page 204 2. Goldberg - page 141 3. Big Poppa Pump - page 197 4. Virgil - Page 113 5. The Wall - Page 250 Yup, all money makers. |
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#29 |
Black Sheep Jew
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Glacier. Mortal Kombat never gets old. FINISH HIM
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LUV CABBAGE/H8 JEWS
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I never understood why they didn't just call him The Mummy. He walked like a mummy, was dressed as a mummy, yet he was called Yeti.
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IT'S THE MUM-AYYYYY!
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LUV CABBAGE/H8 JEWS
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![]() IT'S THE MUM-AYYYYY! |
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Sixx and Xero - The most complimentary posters with X's in their screennames. I love you mates.
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![]() Spray some fake snow on that suit and you have THE YETAYYYYYY. |
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Harvey Whippleman - That's the ticket!
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Hazardous to Your Health
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Who was the Wall? I dont remember him!
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Celestia's Left Hand
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I think Brian Pillman's "Loose Cannon" gimmick would work really well today. I'm trying to work out who I would give it to, though. I definitely think it would work.
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