Push for London & Kendrick: Is it imminent?

[invaderdave]

First things first, I'd like to say that the opening tag match (MNM vs. London and Kendrick) was quite good, though it was a little frustrating how most of the match was a sizable beat down on Spanky...although I guess you could call that good storytelling.

After London squeaked out a win for his team, Cole announced "London and Kendrick have finally arrived on the tag scene!"

Now, does that mean that they're actually going to get a decent push now, or does that mean they just don't have to job to Gymini a lot anymore?

...And when the hell is Helms/London supposed to happen?

[Hiroshi Hase]

I think they will get the belts, even if it's for a week or 2. They deserve it and after that great match tonight, I'd be pissed if London/Kendrick didn't get the gold.

[The Deadly Snake]

Even if WWE gives them a push, what the WWE actuallys needs to do is unify the tag teams and push the WHOLE division.

[MolotovMocktail]

God I hope so. They can feud for the next few months, with London & Kendrick winning the titles at Smackdown.

Helms is injured, so that match may not happen for a while. This could also be a vehicle to turn Kendrick heel, as he could be jealous of Paul's success winning a singles title.

[Dr. Bolty, Disaster Enby]

Their matches against MNM have been top-notch. And MNM have been getting a hell of a high status latley. Hmn. If London and Kendrick take the titles off MNM at this point, only poor booking could keep them from superstardom.

Needless to say, the booking will suck arse.

What would be cool would be to see the two teams have a series of singles matches with each other to build to their PPV tag title match...

AND MOST IMPORTANTLY: have a match of MNM and Rey's rival vs. Rey, London, and Kendrick on SD sometime. That was one of my favorite parts of the booking during E&C/Dudleys/Hardys, the way the tag team and world title feuds would be put right alongside each other. It was a great way to elevate the tag titles' prestige...I don't think anyone would have called Jeff Hardy a "future main eventer" (yeah, this was a while ago) if he wasn't in the ring alongside Angle and Rock on a consistent basis.

And then, at Summerslam, TLC: London & Kendrick vs. Mexicools vs. MNM. And I hope to God if that happens, London gets to do an off-the-ladder SSP that would make his career.

SIGH. If only, if only.

And if only both of these awesome teams were in ROH right now, where the tag division is so awesome. But they're in WWE, so I'm going to enjoy their rise as SD stars.

[invaderdave]

ampulator said:

Even if WWE gives them a push, what the WWE actuallys needs to do is unify the tag teams and push the WHOLE division.

...Now I REALLY want to see a Spirit Squad/London and Spanky title unification match. REALLY BADLY.

[Jeff]

Whenever anyone goes over the champ in a non title match clean, it brings up a ppv title match.

[Scree is SCIENCE! ENERGY!]

invaderdave said:

...And when the hell is Helms/London supposed to happen?

Those matches would be far too entertaining for WWE to give to us. I mean, who would want to see Taker/Ganzalez II with those two putting on a clenic. It's main event suicide.

[wrestlesmarks]

Beef Jerky=Greatest food ever!!

[Wrestlecrap's 13th listener]

MNM have held the belts almost 4 months without any real challenges. With Regal and Burchill and LOD 2005 breaking up the remaining tag teams consist of cruiserweights. The downside could be London/Kendrick becoming jobbermeat for a team like Gymini or god forbid the potential tandem Mark Henry and Dalip.


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[SHAKEMASTER TV9 is Don Knotts]

I hope so. They are fun to watch.

[Phoenix]

its still surprises me at the huge pops they get on Velocity that they arent on SD more than they are. right now i would say they are the most over tag team on SD.

A good long feud between them and MNM would be amazing

[HRH The KING]

I like these guys. They should definately be pushed.

I would however recommend some better ring attire.

A team name would be cool too. One time someone here on this forum suggested that "Death From Above" would be a good name for them.

I agree.

[SHAKEMASTER TV9 is Don Knotts]

I like No Tight Pants.

[Andrew is Good]

This would really help out the tag team division. MNM and London/Kendrick don't have bad matches with anybody, let alone with each other.

I hope Kendrick and London get a chance for the WWE Tag Team Titles.

[MolotovMocktail]

I like their current attire.

I submitted a question to Kendrick on the Q&A section of his website asking if the team had an official name (their jackets say Hooliganz), and I'll let you know if and when he responds.

I suggest Insult 2 Injury.

[invaderdave]

Think of it this way: The sudden uprise of the tag division during 2005 is kind of like the Alternative/Grunge era of the early nineties. The boom started with MNM, who were like Nirvana. Talented, creative, and basically the reason their division regained prominence. LOD '05 was the Pearl Jam, their rivals, just looks and catchy hooks, with 2 of three REALLY good songs...I mean matches.

The Mexicools were like Soundgarden, destined for success, but broke off too soon before success really came their way. London and Kendrick are like the Alice in Chains, because Alice in Chains is my favorite part of the Grunge movement, as London and Kendrick were my favorite team to come out of the tag division boom, and I can't really think of any other reason to compare them.

...This isn't very well thought out, is it?

...I choose YES for the push, by the way.

[nisi]

molotovmocktail said:

God I hope so. They can feud for the next few months, with London & Kendrick winning the titles at Smackdown.

Helms is injured, so that match may not happen for a while. This could also be a vehicle to turn Kendrick heel, as he could be jealous of Paul's success winning a singles title.

Yes! Good thinking. Has Spanky ever been a heel before? It would definitely be interesting to see how he does as one.

hrhtheking said:

I like these guys. They should definately be pushed.

I would however recommend some better ring attire.

I would like to see them wear ordinary trunks or long tights, the baggy vinyl pleather looks like stuff Scotty 2 Hotty grew out of and Vince handed down.

[THRJamesAngelo]

I like Hooliganz

This is how i see the scenario.....

They won the non-title match, they'll lose the title match ,which furthers the feud, then London and Kendrick will win the tag titles at Judgement Day.

After Judgement Day, The feud continues, with the Mexicools and Gymini added to the mix, ultimatly leading to a 4-way elimination match at Summerslam.

[silverking]

invaderdave said:

Think of it this way: The sudden uprise of the tag division during 2005 is kind of like the Alternative/Grunge era of the early nineties. The boom started with MNM, who were like Nirvana. Talented, creative, and basically the reason their division regained prominence. LOD '05 was the Pearl Jam, their rivals, just looks and catchy hooks, with 2 of three REALLY good songs...I mean matches.

The Mexicools were like Soundgarden, destined for success, but broke off too soon before success really came their way. London and Kendrick are like the Alice in Chains, because Alice in Chains is my favorite part of the Grunge movement, as London and Kendrick were my favorite team to come out of the tag division boom, and I can't really think of any other reason to compare them.

...This isn't very well thought out, is it?

...I choose YES for the push, by the way.

Gymini are the Ugly Kid Joe then.