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Post by taylorandborland on Sept 15, 2009 22:47:33 GMT -5
It doesn't have to be much. A catchphrase. An imitatable mannerism. A background that people can relate to. A corny recurring skit. He's got to branch out beyond just having good matches.
To reach the next level, John needs something that the fans can grab on to. I always hated Jeff Hardy, but the fans knew him because of his raver style, the Hardy Dance, the finger symbols, all that nonsense, and his career was all the better for it.
Even his old catchphrase "Dream. Love. Scream. Morrison." would do. It's cheesy, but at least it's something. Why not focus on the sex symbol part of his gimmick, and have the Divas throw themselves at him? If he wants to stay over, the fans need something tangible that they can associate Morrison with. Until then, I don't think he'll break the glass ceiling.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2009 22:49:14 GMT -5
I say give 'im a literal hook. He could feud with Kane.
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Post by ShinkenPink on Sept 15, 2009 22:49:49 GMT -5
I say give 'im a literal hook. He could feud with Kane. This is EXACTLY what I came in the thread expecting to read.  |
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Post by CMWaters on Sept 15, 2009 22:50:25 GMT -5
He can't have a hook.
That's Kane's gimmick.
Yes, I came in here just to make that joke.
EDIT: DAMN! Took too long by searching for a picture of Kane with it in the Wrestlemania 23 build-up.
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Post by taylorandborland on Sept 15, 2009 22:52:35 GMT -5
I KNEW you all would go for that joke. But I didn't stop it before you could do it...
...am I getting slow?
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Post by CMWaters on Sept 15, 2009 23:01:59 GMT -5
I KNEW you all would go for that joke. But I didn't stop it before you could do it... ...am I getting slow? Nah, we're just too fast. Another option for Morrison: go with this look...  |
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Post by AriadosMan on Sept 15, 2009 23:27:11 GMT -5
He needs to yell out "BELIEVE IT!" at the end of his promos and wear an orange jumpsuit.
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Post by SenorCrest on Sept 15, 2009 23:48:45 GMT -5
"Be Jealous'' worked fine for him.
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Post by primetime110 on Sept 15, 2009 23:51:18 GMT -5
Whats the hook on this be, Uh oh, Morrison doesn't need a hook on this beat.
Yeah, noone will get that refrence.
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Post by Albino Heat on Sept 15, 2009 23:53:38 GMT -5
He needs audience participation for "We don't have (insert word here) at the Palace of Wisdom!!" ala the Rock.
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Post by crnau87 on Sept 15, 2009 23:54:37 GMT -5
Hate it or love it the under dog's on top
And I'm gon shine homie until my heart stop
Go'head'n envy me
I'm WWEs MVP
And I ain't going no where
So you can get to know me
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Post by Threadkiller [Classic] on Sept 16, 2009 0:26:10 GMT -5
Why not focus on the sex symbol part of his gimmick, and have the Divas throw themselves at him? Ask Randy Orton how that worked out for him during his face run. Hosting lingerie competitions where divas throw themselves at him was met with jealousy from the girls and jealousy from the guys. WWE's remedy? Have him makeout with Stacy Keibler. If Morrison is gonna stay over, then he can't be booked like the guy who steals your girlfriend at the bar. I agree with the rest of your post, though. Dude needs something to latch onto beyond the X-division moves and the high-impact matches. |
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Post by Tapout on Sept 16, 2009 0:36:23 GMT -5
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Post by H-Fist on Sept 16, 2009 0:40:12 GMT -5
"Be Jealous'' worked fine for him. A combination of these. Blah blah blah...we don't use last year's zebra prints at the Palace of Wisdom...I'm John Morrison the blah blah blah...Be [pregnant pause] Jealous. |
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Post by Mozenrath on Sept 16, 2009 2:16:49 GMT -5
He needs to grate cheese on his abs and put them on nachos, serving them to people in the front row.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2009 2:20:03 GMT -5
He needs to yell out "BELIEVE IT!" at the end of his promos and wear an orange jumpsuit. Ya know, I don't even like Naruto and that'd still rule. Especially if it leads to Melina dying her hair pink. I like pink hair. |
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Post by The OP on Sept 16, 2009 2:42:44 GMT -5
Morrison already has several catchphrases. The Palace of Wisdom, the Shaman of Sexy, The Guru of Greatness, the Friday Night Delight...am I forgetting any? Most people have maybe one. Morrison is doing fine, he doesn't need anything.
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Post by Yami Daimao on Sept 16, 2009 2:49:19 GMT -5
Whats the hook on this be, Uh oh, Morrison doesn't need a hook on this beat. Yeah, noone will get that refrence. All he needs is the track in the background, his headphones loud, keep the herb going 'round and he gonna rip it.  |
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Post by BrodietheSlayer on Sept 16, 2009 4:20:57 GMT -5
Hate it or love it the under dog's on top And I'm gon shine homie until my heart stop Go'head'n envy me I'm WWEs MVP And I ain't going no where So you can get to know me Rapper Cena? Is that you?!? We thought you died in 2006. |
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Post by Allison Reynolds on Sept 16, 2009 5:21:43 GMT -5
Whats the hook on this be, Uh oh, Morrison doesn't need a hook on this beat. Yeah, noone will get that refrence. All he needs is the track in the background, his headphones loud, keep the herb going 'round and he gonna rip it. Wow, this thread title, and you two, reminded me about that song I last heard while in High School... several times. |
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