Celgress
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
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Post by Celgress on Jan 29, 2010 10:55:37 GMT -5
Anderson is supposed to be a dick, its his character. I think he's doing fine. Same here, I think he has a great act and lots of talent.
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deeks
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Post by deeks on Jan 29, 2010 11:04:23 GMT -5
That entrance is such a waste of time. Somewhere Jim Fullington is making a sad face. Ken Anderson has showed more charisma in his two matches than most of the TNA originals have in two years. There is something about him that seems main event despite him being a basic wrestler. Just the way he sells himself and works the crowd. If only TNA could pump that into 90% of their roster.
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THE Baldy Kendrick
Dennis Stamp
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I hear dem shoutin'.
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Post by THE Baldy Kendrick on Jan 29, 2010 12:15:19 GMT -5
I do agree that he doesn't need to do the "MISTERRRRR" thing everytime. I don't think he should drop it altogether, but maybe save it for big matches or something. In his mind, if he's in the match, it's a big match. It works for him.
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Post by moonlight on Jan 29, 2010 12:33:37 GMT -5
I don't think he should have brought the same act to TNA that he has been using at the WWE. I'm sure they could have come up with something other than Misterrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr....Anderson......anderson. We are so used to Kennedy, it's like hearing somebody sing a song that gets the words wrong, it doesn't work.
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Post by Jason on Jan 29, 2010 15:00:38 GMT -5
I think he's one of the best heels today and will be huge in TNA. Glad he's not a face either, otherwise that would be terrible since not many people on the internet like him
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Post by Rorschach on Jan 29, 2010 15:24:58 GMT -5
Someone on here used to have a sig of Kennedy as Neo from the Matrix. TNA should run with THAT idea.
World Elite can be the Agents....and Anderson is, well...."Mister Annnnnderson!"
SMELL the money! ;D
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Post by jobsquad on Jan 29, 2010 18:51:55 GMT -5
This guy has to be the best worker I have seen out of all of the new talent to come down the pike since 02. Trust me guys, he does everything right.
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Post by Lenny: Smooth like Keith Stone on Jan 29, 2010 19:00:22 GMT -5
Although I can see why some people don't like Anderson, I am on the side of the fence that thinks he is awesome. His mic skills are incredible, and I think he is a better ring announcer than Dave Penzer (and eons better than Lilian Garcia, going back a year).
He's nothing spectacular in the ring, but he has a ton of personality and mic skills. A fed led by Hulk Hogan seems very fitting, since Hogan was similar.
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Post by manstis1804 on Jan 29, 2010 19:29:44 GMT -5
I dislike him in the same way I dislike Seth Rogan. I can't describe it, it's like you can feel smugness emanating from him, and it doesn't just feel like a heel character. Like the OP, sometimes I think he's just that good a heel, but overall I would just rather him not be on tv.
The fact that he's so polarizing says a lot though, there's something there. Fine TNA...you've got me for a few more weeks.
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Post by texaswhopper on Jan 29, 2010 20:58:51 GMT -5
Most of the time I dislike when TNA makes knock offs of former gimmicks and gimmick traits, sayings ect. If its a copyright dilemma they are worried about there is an alternative. Have said wrestler do something else.
I remember "Its true. Its damn true." That became "Its real. Its damn real." Doesn't sound as good as the former. Still doesn't.
"Mr.Kennedy" became "Mr.Anderson." Now when Ken gets on the mic its sounds like hes quoting Agent Smith from the Matrix.
Oh wait. REMEMBER when they tried to make Rikishi like The Rock? *shudders
TNA likes to make a buck. They think are smart in the game of not being sued. True. At the same time though it just shows the lack of writing prowess in the back.
Writer1- Ken Kennedy is coming to TNA? What can we have him do?
Writer2- Well we certainly can't have him say "Mr.Kennedyyyy" anymore as we might get sued. HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
Writer1- Lets have him say "Mr.Andersonnnnnn". Sure it might sound stupid but we will get out of work early and we can go to the bar.
Writer2- Done and done. *High fives!
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Post by kropotkin on Jan 29, 2010 23:35:47 GMT -5
I dislike him in the same way I dislike Seth Rogan. I can't describe it, it's like you can feel smugness emanating from him, and it doesn't just feel like a heel character. Like the OP, sometimes I think he's just that good a heel, but overall I would just rather him not be on tv. The fact that he's so polarizing says a lot though, there's something there. Fine TNA...you've got me for a few more weeks. Pretty much this. I completely understand why they hired the guy, in their position, I would to. It makes sense. I just personally find him rather unbearable.
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kerda
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Post by kerda on Jan 30, 2010 0:37:29 GMT -5
Watching Kenderson on Thursday, I made two observations:
1) He is the new X-Pac. I don't think anybody really likes or cares about him, and it's not "Grrr, I can't wait for Anderson to be defeated by (insert babyface)" heat, it's "time to FF on my DVR" indifference. Actually, that should be his moniker: "Mr. DVR". He can point his thumbs at himself as the cast members in attendance unenthusiastically chant "D-V-R".
2) Anderson is a tragic example of how guys who are trained exclusively/predominantly via the WWE developmental system are woefully unprepared for wrestling outside of the bubble. The formula amounts to an endless wave of punches, kicks, rudimentary slams and holds, padded out with an unceasing stream of mugging for the camera and stalling, er, i mean "storytelling". All of the top guys in WWE use this style, but they a) tend to be very charismatic and have an actual connection to the crowd, and b) they know how to put on their working boots and build the drudgery into an engaging, athletic finale that makes it a story worth seeing to it's finish.
Guys like Anderson just don't have the fundamentals to tell an engaging story without being led by an Undertaker or a Triple H, and I see TNA as an "Emperor's New Clothes" sort of situation, where he and other high profile guys come in and are exposed as being one dimensional performers.
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comahan
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Post by comahan on Jan 30, 2010 0:48:02 GMT -5
I loved him on Thursday, looked like a star imo.
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Post by xxshoyuweeniexx on Jan 30, 2010 1:17:33 GMT -5
Remember Ryan Leaf? Kennedy...I mean Anderson, reminds me of him.
A guy built up to be so huge and fast as the future, the franchise, the great white hope of whatever sport he's in, not only fail to live up to those expectations, but has a pretty mediocre and below average career. I would have said he's like Marty Jannenty, but nobody really had expectations for him. The only other guy I can think of like Kennedy is Lesnar or maybe Lashley, but they're big enough to get into MM.
Kennedy is just bleh to me.
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Post by carter 15 on Jan 30, 2010 2:55:33 GMT -5
Watching Kenderson on Thursday, I made two observations: 1) He is the new X-Pac. I don't think anybody really likes or cares about him, and it's not "Grrr, I can't wait for Anderson to be defeated by (insert babyface)" heat, it's "time to FF on my DVR" indifference. Actually, that should be his moniker: "Mr. DVR". He can point his thumbs at himself as the cast members in attendance unenthusiastically chant "D-V-R". 2) Anderson is a tragic example of how guys who are trained exclusively/predominantly via the WWE developmental system are woefully unprepared for wrestling outside of the bubble. The formula amounts to an endless wave of punches, kicks, rudimentary slams and holds, padded out with an unceasing stream of mugging for the camera and stalling, er, i mean "storytelling". All of the top guys in WWE use this style, but they a) tend to be very charismatic and have an actual connection to the crowd, and b) they know how to put on their working boots and build the drudgery into an engaging, athletic finale that makes it a story worth seeing to it's finish. Guys like Anderson just don't have the fundamentals to tell an engaging story without being led by an Undertaker or a Triple H, and I see TNA as an "Emperor's New Clothes" sort of situation, where he and other high profile guys come in and are exposed as being one dimensional performers. But Anderson does have fans. Plenty. If he couldn't connect with the crowd through his matches. We probably wouldn't know his name. We definitely wouldn't be having this discussion. I mean, of course he can connect with the crowd. That's the best thing he has going for him. Anyway, i agree his work is bland, but his not horrible and can be carried to some very good matches. So that isn't to much of a problem. I've never been a fan of the Kennedy...Kennedy thing, but i'm even less of a fan of the people that hate him because that's his entire gimmick. A catchphrase is not a gimmick for one, but i just think the guy is very confident and believable on the mic after his schtick. But i guess anythings arguable.
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Post by Parker Stiles on Jan 30, 2010 5:05:22 GMT -5
always disliked him and always will.. never saw the hype
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Post by donners on Jan 30, 2010 5:22:42 GMT -5
Don't rate him as a wrestler at all, but I'll give him credit - he really got the crowd to hate him this week.
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dpg
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Post by dpg on Jan 30, 2010 6:21:14 GMT -5
The crowd were booing him like crazy this week, he needs some ring work to shake off that stale WWE feel, but besides that he's a good heel.
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deeks
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Post by deeks on Jan 30, 2010 12:29:46 GMT -5
Anderson brought viewers back into the main event according to the ratings. Unless you believe they were there to see Jeff Jarrett or another screwjob type ending.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2010 12:39:05 GMT -5
Wow. What a polarizing reaction for Anderson. Some think he is a future star and others think that fans don't want him around.
It will be interesting to see how he does in TNA.
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