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posted on 2-20-2010 at 04:36 AM
quote:Originally posted by TownOfDalem
I think Daniel Bryan is solid name choice for Danielson. We knew they would change it so they could copyright his name and by keeping it close they
still have a chance of capitalizing on a few recognizing it. And it's a better name then some of the shitty names they go with.
Yeah, I think I already said in the FCW thread that as name changes go this one is pretty benevolent. It's a hell of a lot better than Brice
Dashington or Gary Bird or some other name that they mistakenly deem as either badass sounding or a clever parody of an athlete's name (I still
cringe for poor Kenny Dykstra). Daniel Bryan isn't too bad at all when you think about how they could have hosed him.
Also, from looking at the photo gallery it looks like he'll be keeping the maroon trunks and boots that he's easily recognizable in, so
that's pretty cool. He looks weird as hell in a suit, though
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posted on 2-20-2010 at 04:53 AM
You are correct CiG. The Tarver guy is a great example of the stupid athlete names. And they are hyping his ability to KO people? Real subtle
morons.
Let us not forget the badass name of Braden Walker as well. To be fair Chris Harris setting the stage for the current incarnations of Scott Hall and
Tomko didn't help matters. But Braden is just not a badass name.
I like Evan Bourne though. If only because the air bourne pun works for me.
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posted on 2-20-2010 at 05:12 AM
Daniel Bryan is unoffensive. It's really not bad in that it doesn't scream gimmicked name. Dan Bryan is a pretty regular sounding name
and Danielson is a pretty regular looking guy.
Eventually he'll need to pick up a nickname or something though. "Dangerous" Dan Bryan or something, anything.
I like the Tarver name. You would have doubly hated it before as he was Tyson Tarver until Tyson Kidd debuted and poached it.
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posted on 2-20-2010 at 05:16 AM
I still hate Tyson Kidd's new name. Sometimes I get why WWE changes certain guys names. Sometimes. But there was nothing wrong with TJ Wilson
and Tyson Kidd was the opposite of an improvement.
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posted on 2-20-2010 at 10:44 AM
I can't tell if Darren Young is part black or if he's spent more time in a tanning booth than Hulk Hogan.
Personally, I think he�s a [freaking homosexual].
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posted on 2-20-2010 at 01:39 PM
quote:Originally posted by C.MontgomeryPunk
I get the Adam Lambert comparison for Justin "Angel" Gabriel, but where is the Johnny Damon comparison coming from? Is Damon really that big a name?
I don't get it and I know who Damon is.
I've been trying to figure out who Angel reminds me of by appearance.
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posted on 2-20-2010 at 03:24 PM
Yeah, I kind of see it. I still think he looks more like Adam Lambert but I can definitely see the Johnny Damon comparison now
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posted on 2-20-2010 at 03:34 PM
Darren Young should be re-named H Thomas Cowell. An aspiring wrestling lawyer, he should be managed by his Harvard Law Professor J.E. Jones and
accompanied to the ring by his valet, Cay Rawn Dong. Guess who's coming to SyFy!!!
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posted on 2-20-2010 at 04:04 PM
quote:Originally posted by LuckyLopez
I've been trying to figure out who Angel reminds me of by appearance.
He looks kinda like a pinker, younger Karl Urban (Bones in the new Star Trek) to me, though more from that profile pic of him yelling.
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posted on 2-20-2010 at 04:13 PM
quote:Originally posted by salmonjunkie
I can't tell if Darren Young is part black or if he's spent more time in a tanning booth than Hulk Hogan.
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posted on 2-20-2010 at 04:18 PM
I dunno - he kinda reminds me (in that pic, at least) of an emo DH Smith - or even Davey Boy, for that matter.
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posted on 2-20-2010 at 05:26 PM
quote:Originally posted by salmonjunkie
I can't tell if Darren Young is part black or if he's spent more time in a tanning booth than Hulk Hogan.
Or he's a Super Saiyan
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posted on 2-20-2010 at 05:34 PM
Funny to see Colt Cabana taking pot shots at the WWE NXT concept....by posting this on his Twitter page. Great Mentor...lol
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posted on 2-20-2010 at 05:39 PM
Darren Young stole Orlando Jones' look! Black dude with spiked hair. I wonder if he also fucks men.
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posted on 2-20-2010 at 05:47 PM
quote:Originally posted by punkerhardcore
Darren Young stole Orlando Jones' look! Black dude with spiked hair. I wonder if he also fucks men.
And his entrance at 2:04 of this vid -
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posted on 2-20-2010 at 07:07 PM
quote:Originally posted by Stu
Or he's a Super Saiyan
Is it just me, or does he actually look like John Cena in this pic?
quote:Originally posted by punkerhardcore
Darren Young stole Orlando Jones' look! Black dude with spiked hair. I wonder if he also fucks men.
Young just appears to be flashy and pimptastic (sorta). The other guy though (Percy Watson I think)? He's definitely leaning towards
quote:Originally posted by C.MontgomeryPunk
Riley/Young match
I'd never looked at anything FCW related until just recently. I like that Alex Riley kid a lot, or at least his dickhead character. Young does
not entertain me at all. His spiky hair is the most fascinating thing about him.
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Highly disturbing picture of three Jersey Shore cast rejects
There are so many frightening things about that picture that I'm not sure there is enough space on these boards to address them. I will just
say this picture reinforces my belief that forced sterilization should be legalized, not only for those douchebags but for anyone who is interested in
or agrees to fuck them.
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posted on 2-20-2010 at 07:57 PM
quote:Originally posted by DrBoz
Is it just me, or does he actually look like John Cena in this pic?
I dare you to look at a picture of Young and NOT see Cena in blackface.
quote:
Young just appears to be flashy and pimptastic (sorta). The other guy though (Percy Watson I think)? He's definitely leaning towards
They're the South Beach Boys, South Beach once being a haven for homosexuals. So while I've never seen either one do anything overtly
homosexual like kiss a dude or even stare longily at an opponent I'm basically of the mind that they're a gay tag team that has been made
asexual to not offend Southern fans.
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quote:Originally posted by DrBoz
I'd never looked at anything FCW related until just recently. I like that Alex Riley kid a lot, or at least his dickhead character. Young does
not entertain me at all. His spiky hair is the most fascinating thing about him.
I get a Matt Striker vibe off of Alex Riley.
Darren Young minus the finger in the socket hair -
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posted on 2-20-2010 at 10:53 PM
Something I brought up to Tommy in IM (and he stole for the ECW thread ) is that if you look at the guys at WWE;NXT as trainers, it's
entirely possible that many of them are tired of the 300+ travel days a year, but want to stay involved in the business somehow.
Jericho, Christian, Killings, Hardy, Regal are all in their late 30s/early 40s.
(Jericho may have another incentive, with Mrs. Jericho maybe wanting him to stay home and out of trouble).
Anyway, it's possible that they may not see this as a demotion (if they are on NXT and nothing else), but just a way to pass on to the next
generation of wrestlers.
The only one this doesn't quite work as well for is Miz, but given his resume as a reality star, he fits here nicely.
ETA: I forgot about Carlito and Punk, although it might still hold true for Carlito.
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posted on 2-21-2010 at 01:08 AM
I don't see how being a trainer would mean less travel. Unless the trainers aren't going to be on any other shows, but many of the
trainers are involved in major storylines (Miz is even a champion, though the reality show connection could make him an exception).
Edit: I guess this is already covered in more detail by others in the ECW thread.
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posted on 2-21-2010 at 01:25 AM
Well, if they're training them in one location, and not having them go all over the place that would significantly reduce travel.
Even if not, there would be less wear and tear in ring on the trainers.
But you are right. Lots of them are involved in major storylines, so it all may be irrelevant.
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posted on 2-21-2010 at 01:31 AM
Well I think the key is that "trainers" is probably a 99% kayfabe idea. That seems especially true after seeing the pairings that seem designed for
character interaction and friction instead of pairings that would make natural sense as trainers, or a structure by which Regal or Jericho would offer
their training skills to everyone, not just one dude.
I doubt Danielson is REALLY going to be trained by Miz. Which is what makes the smark reaction kind of silly, not the idea that Miz theoretically has
something to share with Danielson as a sports entertainer. I sincerely doubt CM Punk will be truly training Darren Young or William Regal will be
truly teaching Skip Sheffield how to wrestle. Rather we're going to watch a flashy and flamboyant dude with crazy hair interact with an
arrogant cult leader known for shaving heads. And a non-nonsense English stretcher will interact with a goofy meathead cowboy.
I have no idea what the actual format of this show will be and 3 days before its debut no news has hit that they're even filming anything. But
I'd be surprised if its anything more than the guys maybe traveling together as they do their RAW, SD, and FCW duties.
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posted on 2-21-2010 at 01:43 AM
quote:Originally posted by firewoman
Well, if they're training them in one location, and not having them go all over the place that would significantly reduce travel.
Even if not, there would be less wear and tear in ring on the trainers.
But you are right. Lots of them are involved in major storylines, so it all may be irrelevant.
While I think it is probably irrelevant, your speculation really would be a brilliant way for WWE to still take advantage of wrestlers/great
characters that are getting old or burned out.
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posted on 2-21-2010 at 02:02 AM
You're probably right about that, but since nothing's come out yet, speculation reigns supreme.
I think I was trying to see a more positive spin on being assigned to NXT, rather than just being on the less-than C show.
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theflammabledouchimal: By the way, I heard that house shows have Morrison and Mcintyre teaming up to take on the team of Baretta/Croft, with Jericho
as special ref.
) is that if you look at the guys at WWE;NXT as trainers, it's
entirely possible that many of them are tired of the 300+ travel days a year, but want to stay involved in the business somehow. 