comahan
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
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Post by comahan on Jan 5, 2010 2:18:35 GMT -5
I saw several people (some of them new to his congregation!) comment on enjoying Pope on tonights impact, so I figured why not, let appreciate our Pope! He's my favorite wrestler going right now.  |
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Fade
Patti Mayonnaise
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Post by Fade on Jan 5, 2010 2:21:01 GMT -5
Been a big fan of him since WWE and I think he's doing great on TNA. I'd imagine Russo's a big fan of his. To me, he's kind of one of the few wrestlers today that seems like an echo to the Attitude Era. Might just be me, though.
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Post by rawthentic on Jan 5, 2010 2:21:23 GMT -5
He is a great pickup and has an excellent gimmick.
I think a really good feud with Desmond Wolfe would be good for both wrestlers.
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Post by renzino on Jan 5, 2010 2:22:20 GMT -5
I appreciate the Pope.
I admit I didn't care much for him in WWE when he was Elijah Burke, but as The Pope D'Angelo Dinero he sold on what he can do and he made me a fan.
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Post by hajimenoippo on Jan 5, 2010 2:25:17 GMT -5
I was super happy they had him beat Desmond Wolfe clean, I hope this is the start of an Elijah Burke push the guy is awesome.
Also as an aside, OJ has carried a bunch of old/fat guys to surprisingly good matches in NWE and the Hulkamania tour. Can't wait for that feud.
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Post by Mayonnaise on Jan 5, 2010 2:35:35 GMT -5
I wasn't big on him like others on here but, he has really stepped up since he arrived in TNA.
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Post by Rorschach on Jan 5, 2010 2:37:18 GMT -5
I said it in the other thread, but I'll repeat it here: Brother Rorschach has joined the Congregation.
D'Angelo Dinero is just flat out awesome. The facial expressions/comments in the interview were a direct throwback to the sort of things Rocky used to do to people, and it warmed my heart seeing a wrestler DO that without blatantly ripping off Rocky.
His match was also seven shades of awesome.
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Post by canadianheel on Jan 5, 2010 2:38:33 GMT -5
I was really happy with his promo. I thought OJ was about to completely destroy that segment but the Pope really pulled it out. I mean he's no rock but I couldn't help but laugh and the Whoopi Goldberg line and the Danny Glover pimp slap.
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Post by picklerabbi on Jan 5, 2010 2:46:09 GMT -5
I wish he would have been given more mic time when he was at ECW
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Post by Rorschach on Jan 5, 2010 2:50:04 GMT -5
I wish he would have been given more mic time when he was at ECW Me too, but looking back on it, he probably would have been "Kofi'd" at some point anyway. You know, gotten massively over and hot with the crowd, and been cut off at the knees and buried up to his ears in the midcard, never to emerge. |
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Allie Kitsune
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Post by Allie Kitsune on Jan 5, 2010 3:10:18 GMT -5
The Pope is a living, breathing "Holy S***!" moment waiting to happen. Over, and over, and over again.
The man knows how to be an entertainer.
I'm in the congregation.
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Post by Danimal on Jan 5, 2010 3:16:20 GMT -5
I wish he would have been given more mic time when he was at ECW I wish he'd spent less time on his back. They jobbed the poor guy into obvlivion. |
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defdave
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Post by defdave on Jan 5, 2010 4:11:49 GMT -5
Pope was awesome tonight (technically last night lol). Great in the ring and great on the mic.  |
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Post by manstis1804 on Jan 5, 2010 4:43:09 GMT -5
Yeah, he's outstanding. Every time I see him I think "that's the next Rock", but he's not a rip off at all.
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Post by egyptianblizzard on Jan 5, 2010 5:05:31 GMT -5
Pope > Orlando Jordan.
Hopefully, Jordan will job to Pope. Pope is talented. Jordan is not.
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Post by canadianheel on Jan 5, 2010 5:06:58 GMT -5
Pope > Orlando Jordan. Hopefully, Jordan will job to Pope. Pope is talented. Jordan is not. Agreed. Although I had a heck of a laugh when Pope called him a whoopi goldberg look a like. |
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Zen411
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Post by Zen411 on Jan 5, 2010 5:16:47 GMT -5
I LOVED LOVED LOVED the Pope.
I was not a fan of Elijah in WWE. Didnt bring much to the table. He wanted to to do the Pope gimmick in WWE but they didnt pull the trigger and kept him inactive until his untimely release.
So glad he is makin it work in TNA. He was on fire on the mic. The Orlando interruption was poorly booked. Stay off the Pope's time, Whoopi. I couldnt get enough Pope. I liked Pope is Pimpin too. Great combination of entertainer and cocky attitude (the bow during the match and showboating.)
A star is born. Hope he doesnt get lost in the old man shuffle.
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comahan
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
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Post by comahan on Jan 5, 2010 13:49:02 GMT -5
I LOVED LOVED LOVED the Pope. I was not a fan of Elijah in WWE. Didnt bring much to the table. He wanted to to do the Pope gimmick in WWE but they didnt pull the trigger and kept him inactive until his untimely release. So glad he is makin it work in TNA. He was on fire on the mic. The Orlando interruption was poorly booked. Stay off the Pope's time, Whoopi. I couldnt get enough Pope. I liked Pope is Pimpin too. Great combination of entertainer and cocky attitude (the bow during the match and showboating.) A star is born. Hope he doesnt get lost in the old man shuffle. I loved the Jordan interruption, as it gave Pope a person to play off of and essentially bury, without hurting any of the normal roster. And he was awesome in doing so. Get to steppin out of Pope's interview time! |
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Post by Apricots And A Pear Tree on Jan 5, 2010 14:15:11 GMT -5
Watch his part of the post impact press conference.They need to replay it on tv.
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Jimmy
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Post by Jimmy on Jan 5, 2010 14:30:06 GMT -5
I'm a huge fan, and always have been. I was so disapointed when WWE released him and am thrilled he's getting the chance to shine in TNA.
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