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Post by Rocky Van Heineken on Sept 16, 2006 22:31:28 GMT -5
Benjamin's one of the best wrestlers in WWE, but he's relegated to Heat/Dark match status. I think what could really get him momentum would be an effective manager.
How about: Shelton gets a call from his mom. She says that his dad will be taking over her duties, since she's sick and unable to manage him. So, during a match on Raw against somebody like Rob Conway or somebody completely non-over, Shelton loses.
All of the sudden, Jive Soul Bro plays and out comes Reverend Slick. Slick says that when he was young, he got around. He was, in fact, a jive soul bro. He did lie to his friends, and more importantly, he lied to himself. He had a family and he ignored them. But with the power of God, Slick and Shelton have managed to bond. They embrace and then Shelton breakdances in the middle of the ring.
So, the question is, who would you have manage Benjamin?
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Post by Down by Law on Sept 16, 2006 22:33:21 GMT -5
once you said his father I instantly though of slick.
thatd be awsome
great minds think a like
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Post by HRH The KING on Sept 16, 2006 22:35:45 GMT -5
There are many talented wrestlers in the WWE who could be stars but aren't, because they lack the mic skills and the ability to do good promos. This problem could be solved easily by bringing back the tried and tested "managers", who could get their wrestlers over by handling the mic work. That would be a far better idea than pairing wrestlers with useless "Divas". With managers, WWE could create even more stars.
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Post by Lick Ness Monster on Sept 16, 2006 22:40:30 GMT -5
There are many talented wrestlers in the WWE who could be stars but aren't, because they lack the mic skills and the ability to do good promos. This problem could be solved easily by bringing back the tried and tested "managers", who could get their wrestlers over by handling the mic work. That would be a far better idea than pairing wrestlers with useless "Divas". With managers, WWE could create even more stars. Agreed 100%. I think pairing Shelton Benjamin with Paul Heyman would actually be awesome - as he could perhaps use Shelton as his weapon on Raw to overtake the WWE's #1 brand and manage him to a championship. At least, that makes sense to me, and Heyman could even point out how superior Shelton is in the ring compared to some of the slugs at the top of the show. |
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Post by #Classic Hi-Definition X on Sept 16, 2006 22:41:06 GMT -5
If only they'd move Coach out of being Vince's personal assistant and make him a manager...
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Post by Dr. Bolty, Disaster Enby on Sept 16, 2006 22:43:01 GMT -5
Shelton got majorly over when they gave him a manager.
Then they decided he should trade in the manager for flashy shirts and shades.
Now he's not over anymore.
Hmm....
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Post by EZ: Brainy Bae on Sept 16, 2006 22:45:35 GMT -5
The problem with managers nowadays is that more often than not, they end up getting more over than the wrestlers they're managing. They should be transferring heat instead of being the sole reason for it (which isn't the easiest thing in the world to do, admittedly, but it's not like it's impossible).
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Post by Ace Diamond on Sept 16, 2006 22:54:36 GMT -5
The problem with managers nowadays is that more often than not, they end up getting more over than the wrestlers they're managing. They should be transferring heat instead of being the sole reason for it (which isn't the easiest thing in the world to do, admittedly, but it's not like it's impossible). Melina is a good example of this "paradox". |
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Post by JMA on Sept 16, 2006 23:04:45 GMT -5
The problem with managers nowadays is that more often than not, they end up getting more over than the wrestlers they're managing. They should be transferring heat instead of being the sole reason for it (which isn't the easiest thing in the world to do, admittedly, but it's not like it's impossible). Melina is a good example of this "paradox". Indeed. Nitro is the Kevin Federline of WWE. As for Shelton, I'd team him up with Haas again and give them Estrada as a manager. |
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Post by EZ: Brainy Bae on Sept 16, 2006 23:17:12 GMT -5
I was gonna add Estrada as one of those managers too (as much as I love him) but he no longer seems to be the spotlight. Which is good, cause I think Umaga kicks ass in that ring.
I remember on a RAW a couple of months or so back where he was going with the "Mah name....... ess ARRRRRRMANDO....... EH-LEJANDRRO.......ESSSSSSSS and then he justs stopped in the middle of it and gave a facial expression like he had a bad taste in his mouth. The crowd was chanting along with him too, but they gave him a lot of boos for that, which was awesome.
I haven't seen him do it too much since, and he's now mainly there to hype up Umaga. And while he's not setting the world on fire or anything, Umaga is getting reactions now.
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Post by HRH The KING on Sept 16, 2006 23:22:35 GMT -5
I've said before on this site that short of pushing him as a singles star, WWE should just reunite Shelton with Charlie Haas as the World's Greatest, to boost the piss poor tag division. A manager would be needed too. Paul Heyman would be fine in that role. Kurt Angle would have been even better.
I see Armando lasting longer in the WWE than Umaga. It doesn't make much sense for a Cuban pimp to be hanging around with a wild savage Samoan. Put Armando with a heel Carlito and that would be cooler.
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Post by HRH The KING on Sept 16, 2006 23:37:42 GMT -5
Whatever gets over with the fans is what Vince should go with.
If the fans enjoy it when Armando says his name, then they should just let him say his name.
Better that than a silent bored crowd.
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Post by HMARK Center on Sept 16, 2006 23:45:22 GMT -5
WWE needs managers like nobody's business. Such a lost art. That's partly why I love Prince Nana and the Embassy over in ROH so much; best manager going, and great heel workers.
But if we're gonna talk Shelton's daddy, I've always said it should go like this.
Mama Benjamin: <in the ring> Now, Shelton, honey, it's high time I came clean about everything. You're daddy...he's...
Shelton: He's what, momma? Who is he?
<dead silence>
PA system: AMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERICAN....DREEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAM!!!
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Post by TripleMerc on Sept 17, 2006 0:27:28 GMT -5
WWE needs managers like nobody's business. Such a lost art. That's partly why I love Prince Nana and the Embassy over in ROH so much; best manager going, and great heel workers. But if we're gonna talk Shelton's daddy, I've always said it should go like this. Mama Benjamin: <in the ring> Now, Shelton, honey, it's high time I came clean about everything. You're daddy...he's... Shelton: He's what, momma? Who is he? <dead silence> PA system: AMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERICAN....DREEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAM!!!... My god. That gave me an idea. The same thing up until the dead silence, but Umaga enters. AAE: Thats right! Umaga is your *como se dice* dad! *Armando Alejandro Estrrrrrrada!* Umaga: AKJSAHFSAKLJ! AAE: Who are you, the Great Khali? I taught you how to speak *Amando Alejandro ESTRRRRRRRRADA!* English. Umaga: Right. Listen, son, I love you. Come with me, let's be a team! We can beat up anyone, right? Shelton: .... Um.... Umaga: EXACTLY! Come on! We got a match! |
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Post by "Hollywood" Cactus Matt on Sept 17, 2006 0:34:31 GMT -5
WWE needs managers like nobody's business. Such a lost art. That's partly why I love Prince Nana and the Embassy over in ROH so much; best manager going, and great heel workers. But if we're gonna talk Shelton's daddy, I've always said it should go like this. Mama Benjamin: <in the ring> Now, Shelton, honey, it's high time I came clean about everything. You're daddy...he's... Shelton: He's what, momma? Who is he? <dead silence> PA system: AMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERICAN....DREEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAM!!!That's it. You win. I would mark like a fat goth chick at a Jeff Hardy convention. |
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Post by Booster Gold on Sept 17, 2006 3:07:38 GMT -5
stevie ray.... im not sure why, just wondering how that would turn out.
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Post by Allison Reynolds on Sept 17, 2006 3:55:04 GMT -5
I liked Momma Benjamin. I thought she was entertaining, I don't know why they ended that little angle without any explanation.
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Post by Mista T on Sept 17, 2006 4:15:50 GMT -5
I liked Momma Benjamin. I thought she was entertaining, I don't know why they ended that little angle without any explanation. I remember hearing somewhere it had to do with her health. I think Coach would be a good fit for Shelton. Go with the whole Shelton is the superior athlete thing. |
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Post by Tea & Crumpets on Sept 17, 2006 6:30:18 GMT -5
Armando or Coach would be a good choice, or, if MVP was on Raw, I'd say him-it'd be the perfect gimmick for Shelton. Heyman would be great if Shelton went to ECW, he could make Shelton into what he was going for with Angle- A no-nonsense mat technician who can kick anybody's ass.
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Post by johngirl on Sept 17, 2006 6:35:42 GMT -5
Armando or Coach would be a good choice, or, if MVP was on Raw, I'd say him-it'd be the perfect gimmick for Shelton. Heyman would be great if Shelton went to ECW, he could make Shelton into what he was going for with Angle- A no-nonsense mat technician who can kick anybody's ass. sounds good to me. |
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