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Post by arthuradams2002 on Oct 15, 2010 1:58:36 GMT -5
Is it just me, or is Wade boring to listen to on the mic ? Though he is British, I think William Regal is one of the best talkers in the business.
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Post by botchingitup on Oct 15, 2010 2:22:02 GMT -5
We need to remember that mic skills are only as good as the promo material you're given. Since promos are seldom on the fly these days, it's down to the script.
That said, even the one promo we know that Wade did on his own was incredible. Taking the whole "wind" thing when it could've been a generic "IMMA KNOCK THE WIND OUTTA YA" challenge and turning it into a catchphrase was pretty astounding.
And he still uses that, too. The entire promo to close out RAW this week was solid all around, too. 9 times out of 10, I root for the heel, but he was just so damn smug and self-satisfied that I wanted to deck him. That's a good heel in a nutshell - and no, it's not "X-Pac Heat" when the heel actually does their job.
He's terrific with what he has to work with.
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Post by Chuckie Finster on Oct 15, 2010 2:24:57 GMT -5
It is. Barrett is awesome. He showed during his "Winds of Change" promo he can work off the cusp and recently with the material given to him. He NEEDS to be the champ and Orton is better without the belt so he should win at Bragging Rights.
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Post by percymania on Oct 15, 2010 2:26:02 GMT -5
A+
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Post by Supercheese on Oct 15, 2010 2:27:05 GMT -5
He's good. But it's only because he sounds different to anyone else. If he had an american accent he'd sound average.
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Post by Larryhausen on Oct 15, 2010 2:42:27 GMT -5
He's good. But it's only because he sounds different to anyone else. If he had an american accent he'd sound average. I don't think so. He has an intensity about him. And an arrogance. He seems like one of the very few young guys in the WWE that seems to actually believe what he's saying. And his inflections and mannerisms reflect that. Now matter what his accent, I could see myself getting into his promos.
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Post by Wade Renegade on Oct 15, 2010 2:45:31 GMT -5
It's just you, yes.
Now go away and think about what you've done.
Go away. Go over there.
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Post by Allison Reynolds on Oct 15, 2010 3:03:28 GMT -5
"YOU YELLA BELLIED COAWRD! YOU. AHYR. PATHE-TIC!"
I don't know that speech at the end of the last RAW, was extremely effective.
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Post by Ryback on a Pole! on Oct 15, 2010 12:42:07 GMT -5
10/10
Interesting voice, confident, never seems to fluff his lines, his facial expressions always match what he's saying and, when given the chance to freestyle and improv he has proven that he can do it.
I'd say he's probably the best mic guy in the WWE at the moment tbh.
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Post by gmoneyftw on Oct 15, 2010 12:45:27 GMT -5
I think his mic skills are amazing and he talks like he believes in what he's saying.
I do think though, after some more exposure he will be exposed for being an "okay" wrestler.
I've only ever seen him punch, kick, and do his finisher. I think he's boring in the ring. (With the exception of his nearly botched finisher to Marc Henry which he salvaged into, "Wow; I can't believe he pulled that off.")
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Post by 4real on Oct 15, 2010 12:45:27 GMT -5
9.5 out of 10. He's tripped over his words a few times but overall it is amazing how good he is. That promo at the end of RAW may have been one of the best of the year. And his voice is amazing just pure amazing.
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Post by derangedhermit on Oct 15, 2010 14:08:08 GMT -5
10/10 I'd say he's probably the best mic guy in the WWE at the moment tbh. Not the best mic guy on Raw.
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Post by xxx4lyfe on Oct 15, 2010 14:13:56 GMT -5
Punk, Wade, Miz.
That is how I classify them, and that's THAT.
But yes, to answer I guess your question... oh snap, I just read WADE'S Mic Skills. I thought it was 'Rate Mic Skills.'
My bad broskees. But yeah, Wade was phenomenal, still is great.
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Post by AndyUK on Oct 15, 2010 14:28:23 GMT -5
I've only ever seen him punch, kick, and do his finisher. I think he's boring in the ring. (With the exception of his nearly botched finisher to Marc Henry which he salvaged into, "Wow; I can't believe he pulled that off.") He showed he is a pretty decent worker at HIAC and showed off some more moves. I'm not saying he's brilliant in the ring but he looks pretty competent in the ring and that is all you need to be when you've got everything else it takes to be a great wrestler. As for him on the mic, he's brilliant to me and is perfect in his current role. I can't imagine him as a face and that is a testament to how well he's playing his character.
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Post by Bang Bang Bart on Oct 15, 2010 14:57:19 GMT -5
"UH-TIL NEX TIME, JOHRN: YOU CAHNT SEE ME!"
That speech that ended Raw was just the best.
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Post by Yami Daimao on Oct 15, 2010 15:57:27 GMT -5
It's just you, yes. Now go away and think about what you've done. Go away. Go over there. +1.
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Post by JMA on Oct 15, 2010 16:00:00 GMT -5
7.5
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Post by Marvelis on Oct 15, 2010 16:03:32 GMT -5
It's just you.
I give him a 10/10. He's amazing on the mic, I'm always excited to hear him say something, and he really pulls me in. Very charismatic as well, and his amazing, deep voice is a plus.
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Post by Prince of Darkness on Oct 15, 2010 16:11:46 GMT -5
A+
He got the crowd to root for Cena, and it's not because of X-Pac heat like with the K-Fed match, Barrett is just that good. He and Alberto will rule this company.
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Post by James McCloud IS John Godot on Oct 15, 2010 16:13:58 GMT -5
8/10
He's very good. Not the greatest but he's very, very good. The accent doesn't add or subtract anything for me. It's just an accent.
Wade Barrett sounds like the asshole leader of Nexus and makes me want John Cena to punch him in the face even though I'm one of those stereotypical fans who like heels, rags on Cena, etc. And I still like the Nexus, and I think Barrett is great but I REALLY want Cena to pop him one.
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