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Post by Burst on Mar 1, 2010 17:13:48 GMT -5
Or rather, why does the WWE have such a strong aversion to their superstars having last names at all? It's even more aggravating to me when the wrestler's ring name -had- a last name at some point, but it's dropped when they hit the WWE. See: Christian, Sheamus, among others.
Also, how come some people such as John Cena and Mickie James get to have last names, while others like Sheamus and practically most of the rest of the Divas can't? I don't even think they've been announcing Carlito and Primo with their last names anymore.
It annoys me just because a last name goes so far into increasing the willing suspension of disbelief, though I guess single-name superstars kind of adds to that larger-than-life vibe they want so dearly. Thoughts?
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Post by mcmahonfan85 on Mar 1, 2010 17:21:25 GMT -5
i think its because Vince is a huge Cher fan
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Mar 1, 2010 17:27:08 GMT -5
Short-hand is easier.
The same way announcers would always called "Bad News Brown" "Bad News" or Hulk Hogan was often "Hogan" and Hunter Hearst Hemsley became Triple H.
The easier the name, the better.
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Post by Papa shango on Mar 1, 2010 17:51:26 GMT -5
Wrestling in general goes his all the time. The wrestler starts with an original name, an it kind of morphs into what catches on, or what is quicker.
Bill goldberg turned into goldberg...that had a first name drop.
and do you remember Carlito Carribean Cool? that was a mouthfull.
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Post by i.Sarita.com on Mar 1, 2010 18:06:45 GMT -5
They have more people with two names. So it's not like EVERYONE has just one name. Heck, all the new NXT guys have two names.
You're looking way too into this.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2010 18:10:45 GMT -5
Some sound better with no last name - Sheamus comes to mind. On its own, the name sounds way better than it does with O'Shaunessey. Christian's iffy as to whether or not it's better with the Cage, though it does sound more like an actual name and less like a moniker with the Cage bit.
As for Diva's... Usually, it works even if it is a bit weird and unprofessional. Tiffany, though, is the one person who desperately needs a last name. Hell, for lack of anything better to do with her and since maybe it could help Drew get even the slightest bit over, make it McIntyre.
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Post by BigJerichool222 on Mar 1, 2010 18:54:02 GMT -5
Carlito Caribbean Cool....I LOVE that name; it's so cheesy that it's epic. Anyone remember Eugene Dinsmore? Primo Colon? Gene Snitsky....oh wait that's the other way around
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Post by Apricots And A Pear Tree on Mar 1, 2010 18:56:29 GMT -5
They also don't like .Jr's
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Post by Dynamite Kid on Mar 1, 2010 19:55:18 GMT -5
Because last names are f***ing boring.
I'd rather a wrestler just be called 'Sheamus' than be called just their full name. When every damn guy on the roster is just their name, they have no gimmick and it's boooooooring.
You don't have 'John Smith... THE DEMON COWBOY UNDERTAKER!'
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Post by Papa shango on Mar 1, 2010 20:49:51 GMT -5
what was shaemus' original name?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2010 20:59:31 GMT -5
what was shaemus' original name? In developmental and indies, Sheamus O'Shaunessy. Actual name is, if memory serves, Stephen Farrelly.
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Post by Papa shango on Mar 1, 2010 21:05:40 GMT -5
thanks. classic wwe with the stereotypical irish name with an 'O' on it.
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Post by Evilution E5150 on Mar 1, 2010 21:09:04 GMT -5
he was S O'S before he was ever in WWE developemental
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Post by "Hollywood" Cactus Matt on Mar 1, 2010 21:11:06 GMT -5
Because last names are f***ing boring. WWE champion: Dave U.S. champion: Mike Unified Tag Team champions: Mike & Big World Heavyweight champion: Chris Intercontinental champion: Drew Yeah, I can see your point.
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Post by Nic Nemeth on Mar 1, 2010 21:12:53 GMT -5
Hi I'm Dolph Ziggler!
*extends hand*
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Post by hitchers on Mar 1, 2010 21:25:03 GMT -5
Some sound better with second names, some sound better with just the one name, some are best with just a "nickname".
The Rock, Triple H, StoneCold Steve Austin, Eddie Guerrero, Kurt Angle, Edge... there's a mixture there.
I don't like the amount of 'real names' there are now though. WWE needs to think up some more original names, Edge and CM Punk are probably two of the best going right now, just because they fit the characters so well, roll off the tongue, and aren't just boring John/Dave/Randy.
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Post by Dynamite Kid on Mar 2, 2010 9:27:15 GMT -5
Because last names are f***ing boring. WWE champion: Dave U.S. champion: Mike Unified Tag Team champions: Mike & Big World Heavyweight champion: Chris Intercontinental champion: Drew Yeah, I can see your point. That's not my point. My point is that too much of the roster these days have the gimmick 'MAN WITH NAME'. Big Show has a gimmick. The Miz has a gimmick. Drew McIntyre? Boring name. Chris Jericho, that's an AWESOME name, because it's a stage name and the whole 'Jericho' thing is interesting. Batista mostly goes by his last name, which is also better. We just need a mix instead of everyone wrestling under a full name.
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Post by ANTLOL on Mar 2, 2010 9:57:59 GMT -5
Daniels, Goldberg, Kazarian, Tomko and Mr. Anderson laugh at WWE's lack of last names.
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Post by A Dubya (El Hombre Muerto) on Mar 2, 2010 9:58:28 GMT -5
I get tired of boring normal names like Curt Hawkins or Dave Taylor. Come on, what ever happened to "The Earthquake" John Tenta, "Texas Tornado" Kerry Von Erich, or "The Hammer" Greg Valentine?
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Post by BigJerichool222 on Mar 2, 2010 10:54:40 GMT -5
I get tired of boring normal names like Curt Hawkins or Dave Taylor. Come on, what ever happened to "The Earthquake" John Tenta, "Texas Tornado" Kerry Von Erich, or "The Hammer" Greg Valentine? If people want nicknames they should head on down to TNA; everyone and their mother has a nickname there.
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