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Post by vanboxmeer on Mar 20, 2009 0:30:14 GMT -5
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Quote: On June 15th, there will be a three-hour edition of Raw. The show will be in Charlotte, NC, and is reportedly going to be a "theme" show. Some are speculating that they will run the King of the Ring on the show like they did last year.
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The Savage King of Samoa, Umaga is the correct choice for a winner.
The 8 men I'll say will be the defending King Regal, some star power with solid workrate with Jericho, HBK, CM Punk. A new guy like Evan Bourne, one of John Morrison/The Miz. And some random guy like MVP.
First Round: Regal/Punk 6 minutes. HBK/Jericho 15 minutes. Bourne/Morrison 6 minutes. MVP/Umaga 6 minutes.
2nd round HBK/Punk 15 minutes Bourne/Umaga 8 minutes.
Finals: HBK/Umaga 15 minutes.
Total time with commercials/intros = 71 minutes
Winner: Umaga
So you get 45 minutes of Shawn Michaels which is great in 3 different style matches that all have MOTN potential, and Umaga gets some real momentum so he can fued with Undertaker after Wrestlemania with a win over his Wrestlemania opponent in a big-time match. Bourne gets some shine on Raw as a bonus. And maybe can set-up Punk/HBK down the road.
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Post by Rorschach on Mar 20, 2009 0:35:21 GMT -5
I like that idea....but only if King Umaga gets some "slave girls" to wave palm fronds while his subjects carry him to the ring a la Haku.
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Post by clifford on Mar 20, 2009 0:37:28 GMT -5
If it is indeed true, you know what this means right guys?!;
KING SANTINO MARELLA.
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Post by vanboxmeer on Mar 20, 2009 0:56:19 GMT -5
I like that idea....but only if King Umaga gets some "slave girls" to wave palm fronds while his subjects carry him to the ring a la Haku. Of course you do that, the whole point is to revamp and upgrade Umaga's character and make him a monster heel again, only this time appearing slightly more sophisticated and an intelligent destroyer rather than the out of control one. Of course, he will not cut promos in English, and keep his current way of screaming Samoan. It'll be epic with that Samoan-style entrance that he comes down in on a big PPV match.
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Post by i.Sarita.com on Mar 20, 2009 1:46:26 GMT -5
I'd be cool with it if Umaga comes out the following week COMPLETELY in King Bookerish mode of talking and acting. Wearing a crown, cape and no face paint. Cutting a promo in fake english accent about his recent accomplishments. Using Jericho-sized words too. That'd be cool.
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Post by Rorschach on Mar 20, 2009 1:50:50 GMT -5
I like that idea....but only if King Umaga gets some "slave girls" to wave palm fronds while his subjects carry him to the ring a la Haku. Of course you do that, the whole point is to revamp and upgrade Umaga's character and make him a monster heel again, only this time appearing slightly more sophisticated and an intelligent destroyer rather than the out of control one. Of course, he will not cut promos in English, and keep his current way of screaming Samoan. It'll be epic with that Samoan-style entrance that he comes down in on a big PPV match. It'd get great heat too, to have someone like Regal be FURIOUS that Umaga, a "despicable savage" is calling himself King. Maybe have Umaga KO Regal and take Layla as his Queen? Slave-girl Layla in a gold bikini, anyone? ;D
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Post by wwerules60 on Mar 20, 2009 3:12:38 GMT -5
Has it ever been explained why stopped making it a PPV?
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Post by blef on Mar 20, 2009 7:18:29 GMT -5
Has it ever been explained why stopped making it a PPV? I think the buyrates sucked, but also the idea of having a "King" was beyond old and really didn't mean anything anymore. I think there should be an annual tournament of some sort, for some particular prize (title shot, or an actual title), but the King of the Ring monniker doesn't work on an regular basis. They brought it back to give Booker something to do, and Regal was a great pick for king because he's British and stuff...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2009 7:18:54 GMT -5
It left?
Didn't they just do one Last year?
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Post by Topher is Human on Mar 20, 2009 7:42:49 GMT -5
It left? Didn't they just do one Last year? Also expect to see the exciting return of Summer Slam!
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Post by Pooh Carlson on Mar 20, 2009 10:26:41 GMT -5
Whatever came of the news that Umaga tweaked his knees in a match with Triple H? Was it true or false? If he's not injured, then I say all for him winning. If he is injured and even gets back in time, I'd say don't put it on him since he seems injury prone.
King Kane would be my first pick. King Kennedy my second. King Santino if they're actually gonna push him.
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Post by Space City's Own on Mar 20, 2009 10:31:39 GMT -5
I'd be cool with it if Umaga comes out the following week COMPLETELY in King Bookerish mode of talking and acting. Wearing a crown, cape and no face paint. Cutting a promo in fake english accent about his recent accomplishments. Using Jericho-sized words too. That'd be cool. Yes yes yes yes yes!
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Post by Loki on Mar 20, 2009 11:05:29 GMT -5
What's the point?
Regal got a small push as King-GM, then got suspended and that was it.
The only semi-interesting think for KotR is going for the Macho King/King Booker angle, but that can't be done every year.
If it's just a way to establish a one-off PPV title defense, or to have a 3-hours RAW, I don't see the need of having it back
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Post by George Harrison on Mar 20, 2009 11:14:56 GMT -5
Umanga** lol!
And I think this could be good this year, even have Regal win it again and get thet push he was for (Although he was Punished so I can't see it happen.) It'l probably be punk who will be elevated to above IC, but below world lol
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Post by mysterydriver on Mar 20, 2009 11:15:17 GMT -5
I'm just trying to think of the coronation after his victory.
"All Hail King Uma--"
*Samoan Spike*
"FA SAMOA!!!"
*Puts on crown and leaves*
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Post by Space City's Own on Mar 20, 2009 11:16:15 GMT -5
He can have a little miniature crown for his thumb.
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Post by thedavefather on Mar 20, 2009 12:34:32 GMT -5
CM Punk vs HBK!!!! Anything to see that match!
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Post by hargh on Mar 20, 2009 12:38:58 GMT -5
If Mike Knox wins, I demand a crown for his beard.
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Post by Space City's Own on Mar 20, 2009 12:40:10 GMT -5
If Mike Knox wins, I demand a crown for his beard. Perhaps he can pull his beard up and around his head, and style it into the shape of a crown on top.
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Post by queenbee on Mar 20, 2009 12:41:23 GMT -5
It'll be a thrill to have KOTR back
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