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The black Corey Graves
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Is it just me or is Kofi REALLY over?
Like, the first big pop I remember was at last years draft in Atlanta, and I knew he got over feuding with Orton, then it died down a small amount with the de-push after the feud. When he got eliminated at the Rumble by Cena, people booed, then when Cena got the Codebreaker right after, people cheered that. The crowd reaction to him at Wrestlemania was great when he got on the ladders as "stilts." When he "won" the IC belt on Smackdown after McIntyre took it back, there was definitely crowd involvement there (helps that him and Christian both put on a good match, of course) but the reaction at Over The Limit when he came out, let alone when he won (which shocked the hell outta me that he went over Drew) is enough for me to ask you guys opinion.
Dude seems like a real company guy, a buddy of mine works in the E and says that Kofi is always doing everything he can with the company, events, etc. He's like a younger John Cena in THAT aspect at least. He's respected in the locker room by all the vets, and Triple H loves the guy. We have Swagger as a champ which was a HUGE surprise after him not even being on TV that much the weeks leading up so, my question is, assuming Michael Hayes isn't a factor, when will they give him a run with the WHC? Does he need to change his character slightly? Heel turn (which fixes EVERYTHING in the IWC)? New music? Be more serious as a character? Because that Orton feud definitely helped with that. What do you guys think? |
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Is Finkle
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He just needs to be given some big wins and he could easily move to the upper card.
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Adam Evans = Tough Enough
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I'd be an ass like other ass clowns on here and simply say, It's just you, but yeah he is!
Nice post man! |
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The black Corey Graves
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Seriously, watching Over the Limit again, look at the crowd reaction when they showed the replay of his win. Shits ridic
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Voices Say I'm Awesome...
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New Music and more of what he did with Orton would def push him to the next level... Before the Orton incident at MSG I was 50/50 with Kofi... He's def got the in ring ability... and now he's showing better mic skills... Get him some big wins like brother said above and he's on his way...
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Voices Say I'm Awesome...
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Oh and the ... "assuming Michael Hayes isn't a factor" from Shadrick... Nicely played sir... very nice... Love it when old school gets called out on their BS...
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The black Corey Graves
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If Show had beaten Swagger, another over-heel (Who some may argue is getting X-pac heat) then the reaction wouldn't nearly have been the same. |
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TPWW's #3 Peep
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Kofi got an interesting match out of McIntyre, so Kofi's cool with me.
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Kofi Kingston is definitely over, but I haven't noticed that "white-hot" undeniably warranting a push heat yet. Let him stew for a while and help the IC Division since he just won the title there. Let him work some fantastic matches against Dolph Ziggler and Cody Rhodes for a while, and then eventually move him into a program with CM Punk. I feel that could be the feud that really elevates him to that main event status. The two have history, and CM Punk is as over as anything as a heel. I imagine the ring work would be great, too.
I don't feel that anything really needs to change about Kofi. He's dropped the accent, he's gotten serious. His theme music is catchy and the pyro entrance works. He's also changed up his colour scheme in the ring to be less "tropical." It's just about time and patience with him, I think. |
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Kofi is one of the most solid talents on the roster. I have liked Kofi since day one but he has upped his game since his feud with Orton. MSG was a defining moment as the crowd was cheering for him 100% against Orton and he has ability/mic skills/personality. Watching him and Drew was great as they are two of my personal favorites on the entire roster.
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Ron Paul 4 EVA
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They should turn him heel.
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Head on a Rollercoaster
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They need to get him to be a real mat technician..thats what i would like out of him. Everything else, keep.
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The black Corey Graves
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IMO, his undeniable "white-hot" was his victory at Over The Limit. Seriously, that crowd reaction to his win pretty much out-popped almost everything that night. |
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King of the Ring
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Adam Evans = Tough Enough
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I enjoyed the Jamacian character. It gave him a underdog charisma...
I also enjoyed him standing up to Orton... I'm not sure if Smackdown is the right place for him since Kane's always jobbing everyone and Chavo & Hornswoggle run around interfering in matches but eh w/e. |
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Cranky Kong
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I went to a house show this past Saturday, and Kofi's reaction was probably the third best face reaction behind Cena and Orton. Take from that what you will.
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The black Corey Graves
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He's OVER thats what I'll take from it. lol. But knowing the E, next month we'll hear "Kofi Kingston has been released."
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Adam Evans = Tough Enough
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Doesn't Kofi need a name change now that he's not from Jamacia?
Kofi Kingston... Kingston is where all the violence is erupting in Jamacia. If he still had his character, he could go off all this current media hype to the fighting there and maybe go help out.. Give WWE some media attention. He could atleast score some points to the crowd about it. Wheres Sean Kingston when you need him, They could be a tag team of brothers. |
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RIP SABU
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I don't think a name change would work though, given that he's such a well-established character in WWE. I do think he could benefit from a new theme song though.
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The black Corey Graves
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Seriously, Kofi's theme is one of the most unique ones they have along with Drew's, Sheamus, Dolphs and Ortons
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RIP SABU
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The black Corey Graves
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RIP SABU
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LOL, don't sweat it. I wasn't picking on you, jus' sayin'.
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King of the Ring
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Everything about the miz is awesome lately. Sheamus theme is the shit too. But Drew owns all!
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King of the Ring
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Damn, I just want to fight somebody after listening to Miz's theme!
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Kofi's real name is Kofi Sarkodie-Mensah. Sweet name. I wouldn't mind it if he used his Jamaican accent, or otherwise in an intense sort of mock-promo sort of way. The dude is pretty talented on the mic. He's also not far into his career. Considering when he started wrestling, he's really quite polished. I like his "unorthodox" style. He pulls off that "come out of nowhere" mayhem which makes him hard to prepare for as an opponent.
Also, since his program with Randy Orton, I could actually one day buy him as a heel. He can talk, he's got intensity, and his "I don't take this shit" character is very versatile. |
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Must admit I like the guy he has a lot of energy and enthusiasm and is a very good wrestler to boot. With that said though I think if he were to be pushed to the next level they will have to make some minor creative changes to him. He's really over with the younger anduiences so a heel turn is a really bad idea plus to be honest I don't think he could pull it off unless he goes gangster or something.
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I Am Perfection
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I hate Kofi. I hate his song. I hate his gay little "boom, boom, boom", his finisher is lame. Kofi is a fucking joke fire his stupid ass.
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King of the Ring
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While I don't think Heel Kofi would work with the universe, I think he has the talent to pull off a heel gimmick. He wouldn't have to go 'gansta'. He would just have to stop smiling, and deliver some heat generating promos. He has the talent to separate from the stereotypical black heel personas. Why not give Kofi an arrogant persona? He could just come out in some suits, talk about being 'self made' in the WWE and basically turn his back on the fans? The 'catering to you all hasn't gotten me the Title' schtick would be delightful.
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I Am Perfection
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Or maybe...he could do a stint where he say's he's done with WWE and walks out. Then to really sell the gimmick he never returns.
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Adam Evans = Tough Enough
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Great Idea for YOU
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King of the Ring
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And start a stable with The Adam Evans Fan
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The black Corey Graves
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"The Two Faggots"
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Ron Paul 4 EVA
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I Am Perfection
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wow really dude? I've done my best to keep from ripping on you since everybody was ganging up on your ass in any and every thread. But fuck you, you piece of shit. Who the hell are you anyways? The fan of a fucking never before heard of no-name jack off who can't accept the fact he'll be nothing more then a high school gym superstar wannabe. Take a hint. Everybody rips on you for a reason. So maybe you should finally come to terms with reality that you are a fucking cunt, and that nobody likes you, nor will we ever like you and get the fuck out of here
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Ron Paul 4 EVA
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Turn him heel!
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Adam Evans = Tough Enough
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Freddy!!!
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Stop swearing! There's children! Like tyler killer... geesh! dang kids! Nice opinion... IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT YOUR OPINION IS! Get down and give me 20 CHUMP! The people must endure my excellance. And my sheer bruteness. You will bow down to me or you will feel the wrath of future postings. Last edited by TheAdamEvansFan; 05-28-2010 at 09:19 AM. |
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I Am Perfection
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There's no way in hell this dude is serious. Feel your wrath? Get the fuck out of here you Thor wannabe mother fucker.
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