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Post by Arturo Classico on May 31, 2010 18:09:11 GMT -5
So with the report that Taker was injured by Rey and how Mysterio has been banged up for years and is really a shell of him former self. Which Hispanic wrestler do you think could get over with fans and be the new representative for the Hispanic people?
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Post by rnrk supports BLM on May 31, 2010 18:12:22 GMT -5
Hey, remember when Punk was botching the GTS all the time and busting people open with it (Mysterio included)? And the board's collective response was a combination of "OMG see Punk's finisher is legit badass" and "that's because Punk works a true stiff, strong style like in Japan and that's how real pro wrestling should be"?
Give me a f***ing break.
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Post by AriadosMan on May 31, 2010 18:13:24 GMT -5
If the audience is increasingly Hispanic, why have just one replacement?
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Post by RedSmile on May 31, 2010 18:15:04 GMT -5
So the "WWE Universe" needs a new token Latino?
Sad...
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Post by AriadosMan on May 31, 2010 18:16:07 GMT -5
So the "WWE Universe" needs a new token Latino? Sad... Why just have a token though? If the audience becomes progressively less old and white and more young and Hispanic, you'll eventually have to switch to match it. |
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Post by Arturo Classico on May 31, 2010 18:17:21 GMT -5
If the audience is increasingly Hispanic, why have just one replacement? Well I was thinking more of guy who could be an upper-midcarder/main event wrestler to replace Mysterio and I can't see them having two guys being that. Although a Hunico vs. Dos Caras feud would be awesome however I highly doubt that would happen. Also I feel out of anyone on this list Tito Colon has the best shot of greatness. |
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Post by Apricots And A Pear Tree on May 31, 2010 18:19:28 GMT -5
Other:Hire El Generico
"I eat Children!"
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Post by Rorschach on May 31, 2010 18:20:06 GMT -5
Why does it have to be a Latino though? If the guy (or girl) is going to be under a mask, does ethnicity really honestly matter?
Why not bring in Shark Boy or Delirious? Or (heh heh heh...) the whole Order of the Neo Solar Temple? I'd dig an Ultramantis vs. Punk feud. ;D
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Post by RedSmile on May 31, 2010 18:20:44 GMT -5
So the "WWE Universe" needs a new token Latino? Sad... Why just have a token though? If the audience becomes progressively less old and white and more young and Hispanic, you'll eventually have to switch to match it. I think the "WWE Universe" would benefit from a wide variety of backgrounds and nationalities. Last I checked it was WORLD Wrestling Entertainment. |
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Post by AriadosMan on May 31, 2010 18:21:45 GMT -5
Well I was thinking more of guy who could be an upper-midcarder/main event wrestler to replace Mysterio and I can't see them having two guys being that. Although a Hunico vs. Dos Caras feud would be awesome however I highly doubt that would happen. Also I feel out of anyone on this list Tito Colon has the best shot of greatness. I blame the continued Mysterio push on the "anything from Attitude era still works" mindset that is also the reason useless plodders like Mark Henry are still around. Plenty of lucha guys could probably become popular in Mysterio's slot if they were willing to take a chance. |
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Post by Rorschach on May 31, 2010 18:23:12 GMT -5
Well I was thinking more of guy who could be an upper-midcarder/main event wrestler to replace Mysterio and I can't see them having two guys being that. Although a Hunico vs. Dos Caras feud would be awesome however I highly doubt that would happen. Also I feel out of anyone on this list Tito Colon has the best shot of greatness. I blame the continued Mysterio push on the "anything from Attitude era still works" mindset that is also the reason useless plodders like Mark Henry are still around. Plenty of lucha guys could probably become popular in Mysterio's slot if they were willing to take a chance. Not to mention if he were willing to you know....step back and give them the rub of his approval, you know? Like, officially endorse them to this new crowd and give them his blessing and such. |
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Post by Push R Truth on May 31, 2010 18:35:38 GMT -5
El Hornswoggeo
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Post by barley96 on May 31, 2010 18:38:25 GMT -5
Replacing Rey Mysterio:
Super Crazy
Juventud Guerrera
Psicosis
Chavo Guerrero - with a lot of building up after the Hornswoggle dabacle
Homicide
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Post by Arturo Classico on May 31, 2010 18:39:37 GMT -5
Why does it have to be a Latino though? If the guy (or girl) is going to be under a mask, does ethnicity really honestly matter? Why not bring in Shark Boy or Delirious? Or (heh heh heh...) the whole Order of the Neo Solar Temple? I'd dig an Ultramantis vs. Punk feud. ;D I'd love that honestly. It would be funny to see a war between warring cults, sort of a satire of the old 'Gang Wars!' of the ninties I'd also include the BDK as well to see an awesome triple threat of Ultramantis Black vs. Punk vs. Castagnoli. Also I'm not saying their should only be one hispanic wrestler getting time in WWE or that it should be a token spot for a masked hispanic wrestler at all. But I was creating this poll out of how WWE usually books. Like I said I'd love Hunico vs. Dos Caras in a mask vs. hatred of masks battle or having tons more hispanic wrestlers in non stereotyped roles. It becomes obvious though that this wont change as Rey pretty much took Eddie's old spot and they'll probably have someone eventually replace rey just because he's a Hispanic as well. I feel it's wrong but that's how WWE books. They did that with Tito Santana. They did that with Savio Vega. They did that with both Rey and Eddie and they'll probably do something with someone else. It's not just Hispanics but all minority wrestlers look at Kofi Kingston now, what other black wrestlers are being pushed at all? Name one? Eh I guess Otunga but no one likes him and possibly MVP but that debatable. Thats what gets me annoyed with WWE is they really don't know how to push people who are of another ethnic background except one person at a time. It's really disappointing. Seriously they need new writers that actually have an imagination and don't rely on clique ideas from the eighties. |
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Post by Matt Dunn on May 31, 2010 18:54:27 GMT -5
Chavo. Play up his heritage and the love people still have for Eddie.
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Post by brettappedout (BLM) on May 31, 2010 18:54:39 GMT -5
Replacing Rey Mysterio: Super Crazy Juventud Guerrera Psicosis Chavo Guerrero - with a lot of building up after the Hornswoggle dabacle Homicide My thoughts on your list 1.) Fat & Bleh to me 2.) Pretty sure he is legit crazy and has drug problems 3.) Didn't he disappear or something in Mexico? 4.) Doesn't have it in my opinion and even if he beat Cena, Triple H and Taker clean, I couldn't by him as a threat, he just doesn't have the charisma to be a top star in my opinion. 5.) In TNA first off, also would have to change his name and his gimmick and it would ruin him. My replacement would be Místico, I've only see alittle of him, but the way people talk about Rey when he was young and from what I've see of young Rey, this guy seems like the perfect replacement. The downside is he doesn't speak English (I believe). |
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Post by Rorschach on May 31, 2010 18:55:01 GMT -5
Why does it have to be a Latino though? If the guy (or girl) is going to be under a mask, does ethnicity really honestly matter? Why not bring in Shark Boy or Delirious? Or (heh heh heh...) the whole Order of the Neo Solar Temple? I'd dig an Ultramantis vs. Punk feud. ;D I'd love that honestly. It would be funny to see a war between warring cults, sort of a satire of the old 'Gang Wars!' of the ninties I'd also include the BDK as well to see an awesome triple threat of Ultramantis Black vs. Punk vs. Castagnoli. Also I'm not saying their should only be one hispanic wrestler getting time in WWE or that it should be a token spot for a masked hispanic wrestler at all. But I was creating this poll out of how WWE usually books. Like I said I'd love Hunico vs. Dos Caras in a mask vs. hatred of masks battle or having tons more hispanic wrestlers in non stereotyped roles. It becomes obvious though that this wont change as Rey pretty much took Eddie's old spot and they'll probably have someone eventually replace rey just because he's a Hispanic as well. I feel it's wrong but that's how WWE books. They did that with Tito Santana. They did that with Savio Vega. They did that with both Rey and Eddie and they'll probably do something with someone else. It's not just Hispanics but all minority wrestlers look at Kofi Kingston now, what other black wrestlers are being pushed at all? Name one? Eh I guess Otunga but no one likes him and possibly MVP but that debatable. Thats what gets me annoyed with WWE is they really don't know how to push people who are of another ethnic background except one person at a time. It's really disappointing. Seriously they need new writers that actually have an imagination and don't rely on clique ideas from the eighties. Arturo, you just gave me a hell of a visual there: Picture it, Sicily backstage at a Smackdown taping. Rey is sitting in the lockerroom in a high backed office chair. The camera is in tight on his face as he talks about getting beaten down by Punk and the SES week in and week out, and about how Punk is slowly poisoning the WWE with his hatred and his infectious cult. Rey: So, Punk...you want to inject a dose of poison into the WWE? You want to poison the place where I *LOVE* to work? I'm going to beat you to it, esse! The only person that's going to poison the WWE is ME, holmes! I'm going to inject the WWE with a KILLER cure for your poison, Punk! A cure that goes by the initials of L.....W......O! Rey then whips around in the chair, revealing THIS logo on the back of it:  Basically, you bring in Homicide, Hernandez, Salinas and a couple of the lucha guys you were talking about, and you're set. You've got "Supermex" to counter Gallows, Homicide to counter Punk, and Salinas as the answer to Sarena. It fits PERFECTLY, IMO. ;D |
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Post by Big L on May 31, 2010 18:57:14 GMT -5
Dos Caras
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Post by Apricots And A Pear Tree on May 31, 2010 18:57:45 GMT -5
and Salinas as the answer to Sarena. Well she beats her in the fake boob category that's for sure. |
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Post by BD Punk AKA SUSPENDED! on May 31, 2010 19:17:12 GMT -5
LA Parka! Or is he called L.A. Park now? Is he even still wrestling?
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