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Post by Bubble Lead on Mar 4, 2010 16:12:15 GMT -5
I do not see him winning, just because he flat out sucks in the ring. He seems extremely limited, but lacks the intimidating look of a guy like Kozlov or Jackson.
This guy doesn't have charisma either, at least, not the kind that translates well into pro wrestling. I cant compare him to the Rock or anything like that. It doesn't help that he looks lost in the ring. A guy like Daniel Bryan has more CHARISMA in his ring mannerisms and movements, which at the end of the day is more important. Just look at Jeff Hardy.
He has Armando Syndrome. Comfortable on the mic and has promo charisma, but in ring does nothing to catch your interest.
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Post by Dave at the Movies on Mar 4, 2010 16:12:37 GMT -5
Ridiculous. Darren Young has it in the bag. Seriously I think Otunga could be good some day but like many have said he is pretty limited right now. the reason for that though that most may not understand is because he has only been wrestling for about a year if that. People need to give him some time.
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Post by Bubble Lead on Mar 4, 2010 16:19:27 GMT -5
All the new guys on NXT suck except for Danielson & Barrett. Also, Michael Tarver is ok because at least he has some type of gimmick and has a Bad News Brown look to him. The rest suck, Otunga reminds me of Lashley like someone else here said. He has no charisma whatsoever, and is only going to get by because of who he's married to. I pretty much feel the same way. Tarver, Danielson and Barrett are the only guys who have sparked my interest. All the other guys just seem like they are playing pro wrestler.
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Post by Kevin's Thorn on Mar 4, 2010 16:54:18 GMT -5
All the new guys on NXT suck except for Danielson & Barrett. Also, Michael Tarver is ok because at least he has some type of gimmick and has a Bad News Brown look to him. The rest suck, Otunga reminds me of Lashley like someone else here said. He has no charisma whatsoever, and is only going to get by because of who he's married to. I honestly don't understand how anybody could watch that promo and actually say that Otunga has no charisma. He's far FAR better than Lashley, and 85% of the people who try to do promos in the WWE, clearly. His ring work leaves a little to be desired, but that's why he's on NXT instead of on RAW/Smackdown obviously. But he's got the best gimmick out of all the rookies, hands down. Don't hate (unless you're being a mark ;D).
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Post by losthead on Mar 4, 2010 17:24:15 GMT -5
I think David Otunga is awesome. His match on NXT was very watchable, and that promo was top-notch.
All of the guys on NXT are pretty good. Even Skip Sheffield is entertaining to me.
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Post by psychokiller on Mar 4, 2010 18:08:41 GMT -5
All the new guys on NXT suck except for Danielson & Barrett. Also, Michael Tarver is ok because at least he has some type of gimmick and has a Bad News Brown look to him. The rest suck, Otunga reminds me of Lashley like someone else here said. He has no charisma whatsoever, and is only going to get by because of who he's married to. I honestly don't understand how anybody could watch that promo and actually say that Otunga has no charisma. He's far FAR better than Lashley, and 85% of the people who try to do promos in the WWE, clearly. His ring work leaves a little to be desired, but that's why he's on NXT instead of on RAW/Smackdown obviously. But he's got the best gimmick out of all the rookies, hands down. Don't hate (unless you're being a mark ;D). Just watched the promo again, and it really sucked to me. He has the horrible Lashley voice, which ruins the intimidation factor for his promos. His matches so far have also been really bad imo as well. This guy just doesn't do anything for me at all. And what's this gimmick he has that you speak of? It seems to me he doesn't have one at all. He's just....David Otunga....
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Post by Dub H on Mar 4, 2010 18:08:50 GMT -5
I think David Otunga is awesome. His match on NXT was very watchable, and that promo was top-notch. All of the guys on NXT are pretty good. Even Skip Sheffield is entertaining to me. Yep Yep Yep! What it do!
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Post by mysterydriver on Mar 4, 2010 18:38:57 GMT -5
The moment Tarver knocks someone out in 1.9 seconds, all the momentum shifts to him.
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Post by hajimenoippo on Mar 4, 2010 19:12:53 GMT -5
I'm a mark now based on his "these are Versace" battle call
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2010 22:11:18 GMT -5
Danielson is one of my all time favorite wrestlers of all time but I hate to admit it but Otunga has more charisma and a better look which is great for WWE. I can see Daniel Bryan being this generations Chris Benoit who will always be upper midcarder and sometimes a main eventer or champion while Otunga will be constantly in the main event.
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Post by Mozenrath on Mar 4, 2010 22:17:36 GMT -5
Danielson will probably "win", but like Tough Enough, doesn't mean that he'll be the only one to make it onto the main roster. Otunga and Gabriel seem likely other candidates.
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Post by cabbageboy on Mar 5, 2010 0:05:50 GMT -5
Yeah I think the winner goes to Raw and runner up to SD. That makes the most sense because it lets Bryan win and go to Raw, then Otunga can finish 2nd and head to SD. In theory wouldn't the other wrestlers all vote for Bryan so he could shut up the obnoxious Miz?
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Post by ritt works hard fo da chickens on Mar 5, 2010 0:25:45 GMT -5
I think Danielson is the fail-safe. I think they want Otunga most to win it and Tarver and Barret as back up plans. Danielson is great but I think he will be the anchor from season 1 to season 2 then either Skip or Barret or Tarver or maybe Lowki will be the anchor between 2 and 3. If the other guys start stinking or the project fails they could easily move Danielson up declare it a success and hit the reset button.
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Post by Porter on Mar 5, 2010 1:13:26 GMT -5
All the new guys on NXT suck except for Danielson & Barrett. Also, Michael Tarver is ok because at least he has some type of gimmick and has a Bad News Brown look to him. The rest suck, Otunga reminds me of Lashley like someone else here said. He has no charisma whatsoever, and is only going to get by because of who he's married to. I honestly don't understand how anybody could watch that promo and actually say that Otunga has no charisma. He's far FAR better than Lashley, and 85% of the people who try to do promos in the WWE, clearly. His ring work leaves a little to be desired, but that's why he's on NXT instead of on RAW/Smackdown obviously. But he's got the best gimmick out of all the rookies, hands down. Don't hate (unless you're being a mark ;D). Exactly. Mr.bland Danielson can only WISH he that kind of charisma. I don't care about how many submission moves he knows. Danielson is one of my all time favorite wrestlers of all time but I hate to admit it but Otunga has more charisma and a better look which is great for WWE. Yep.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2010 1:14:49 GMT -5
Honestly I like just about all the rookies except Young
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Post by Grizzly Adams on Mar 5, 2010 6:46:49 GMT -5
He has it all. Original entrance attire. You cant' tell me you have seen tear away jeans before. His size. He was all the raw material and simply needs to refine his moveset. Harvard Law graduate. His Hollywood heel persona. If they turn him into a technical based wrestler it adds to his legit law degree background. Announcers can hype him up as smarter than his opponents and thusly able to capitalize on their mistakes fairly easily. And as much as we all hate the new WWE title design he actually would look well with the belt. And Vince would love to have his champion parading all over the red carpet, the papparazzi , etc. There's still time left in the show and I think he'll only improve from here on out.
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Post by Neo Het Is Evil Dead on Mar 5, 2010 16:26:18 GMT -5
Heh He'll get a sheamus a push. I mean him and HHH do have alot in common if you know what I mean....
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Post by Legion on Mar 5, 2010 16:35:29 GMT -5
For the purpose of the OP's reasoning, I wouldn't be suprised. I think he is a bit rubbish, but frankly, I can see WWE thinking of it like the OP states.
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