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Post by wildojinx on Dec 29, 2012 0:42:36 GMT -5
His commentary during sheamus/maddox was almost embarrasing the way he was completely marking for sheamus. It almost reminded me of piper or savage's commentary in the early 90s (and i LIKED piper on commentary). He still has some decent moments (like discussing the revival of the tag division during PTP/Usos) but it was a far cry from the JBL of 06-07.
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Post by George. on Dec 29, 2012 0:47:15 GMT -5
I'm not liking his commentary one bit.
The only time I enjoyed it since he's come back was at Night of Champions because it was a change from the usual crap we have to listen.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2012 4:04:21 GMT -5
He was pretty shit on Smackdown tonight. Maybe he hates working with Josh Mathews and having to put over such a boring show as a big deal. I think he's better on PPV, he's a great buffer between Cole and King and can relate to both of them well.
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Post by HBL on Dec 29, 2012 5:06:55 GMT -5
He was good when he first came back,but yeah,he's starting to get bad.
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Post by Spearmint* on Dec 29, 2012 6:41:38 GMT -5
I never watch Smackdown so I can't comment on that, but I've constantly found him great on PPV's.
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Post by xCompackx on Dec 29, 2012 7:46:36 GMT -5
He was pretty s*** on Smackdown tonight. Maybe he hates working with Josh Mathews and having to put over such a boring show as a big deal. I think he's better on PPV, he's a great buffer between Cole and King and can relate to both of them well. This. Not saying Josh Mathews is a bad commentator, but there doesn't seem to be a lot for JBL to work off of the way him and Cole did and JBL is a LOT better on PPVs.
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Post by ________ has left the building on Dec 29, 2012 7:52:15 GMT -5
I still like JBL.
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Post by eJm on Dec 29, 2012 9:04:15 GMT -5
As a personality, I still like JBL.
As a commentator, he kind of reminds me now why people dislike Matt Striker. They both seem pretty much the same at this point, not that I mind it, just that it should be pointed out.
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Post by The Ichi on Dec 29, 2012 9:08:27 GMT -5
I'd like him if he didn't pick the most minor things to argue with Michael Cole about, I know his thing is that he hates Michael, but it's annoying (especially when Cole has finally stopped being an annoying douche himself).
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Post by hughgrection on Dec 29, 2012 10:00:45 GMT -5
1. Arrive.
2. DOLLER WITH A DIYYME! AHHYYLL BLACKS! HASH TAG HARD BODY RAAAEF! BLACK HELICOPTERS! 44 TIYME PUERTO RICAN CHAMPION! MYKHULL!
3. Leave.
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Post by PKO on Dec 29, 2012 10:09:28 GMT -5
Unfortunately, yes; my main problem with him at the moment is that he's too focused on insulting his commentary partners. That did used to be a main feature of his commentary, but it used to be well timed zingers, not constant insults that aren't funny.
He still seems to be a bit rusty with the rest of his commentary as well, which hopefully will change.
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Post by Jimmy on Dec 29, 2012 10:21:32 GMT -5
Yup. (especially when Cole has finally stopped being an annoying douche himself). Not sure what shows you're watching, but Cole is constantly starting meaningless arguments on commentary over stupid stuff (saying that references are 'dated', etc)
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Post by percymania on Dec 29, 2012 10:49:26 GMT -5
I still like JBL, but after recently re-watching Royal Rumble 2007, it became very clear to me that he has lost a step. He was gold on that PPV. Very quick witted, very knowledgable about every competitor, and never once mentioned college football.
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Post by H-Virus on Dec 29, 2012 11:09:37 GMT -5
Week 1
*Sheamus does his rope-pounding spot*
JBL: I wish he would do that to you, Josh!
Week 2
*Sheamus does his rope-pounding spot*
JBL: I wish he would do that to you, Josh!
Week 3
*Sheamus does his rope-pounding spot*
JBL: I wish he would do that to you, Josh!
Week 8
*Sheamus does his rope-pounding spot*
JBL: I wish he would do that to you, Josh!
Week 15
*Sheamus does his rope-pounding spot*
JBL: I wish he would do that to you, Josh!
Week Infinity
*Sheamus does his rope-pounding spot*
JBL: I wish he would do that to you, Josh!
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Post by wildojinx on Dec 29, 2012 11:48:59 GMT -5
If Sheamus ever turns heel, he SHOULD do that to Josh, just to see JBL's reaction
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Post by PKO on Dec 29, 2012 11:52:30 GMT -5
Week 1 *Sheamus does his rope-pounding spot* JBL: I wish he would do that to you, Josh! Week Infinity *Sheamus does his rope-pounding spot* JBL: I wish he would do that to you, Josh! His repetition is something else. It's not just weeky, he says some jokes 2-3 times in a show and just applies them to different situations.
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Post by Vice honcho room temperature on Dec 29, 2012 12:41:57 GMT -5
Week 1 *Sheamus does his rope-pounding spot* JBL: I wish he would do that to you, Josh! Week Infinity *Sheamus does his rope-pounding spot* JBL: I wish he would do that to you, Josh! His repetition is something else. It's not just weeky, he says some jokes 2-3 times in a show and just applies them to different situations. He's always done that. Like during his original run he'd bring up Guerrero meant warrior in Spanish when Chavo was on TV. Every single time
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Post by ThankGodForSidJustice on Dec 29, 2012 13:12:37 GMT -5
He's still good and easily the best commentator they have right now, but I agree that he has gone downhill a little from his 06-07 run. My biggest problem with him is how inconsistent he is with his opinions. For example last week he complained about how unfair it was that Booker T put Brad Maddox, a inexperienced rookie, against Brodus Clay. Then this week when Booker put Maddox against Sheamus in a even bigger mismatch, JBL praised Booker and said it was great move.
I think a lot of the problem is the fact that him and Matthews just arn't a really good team as Matthews just doesn't play off him as well as Michael Cole does. It seems like a lot of times Josh is afraid to challenge him and gives in to easily when JBL calls him out on something.
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Post by wildojinx on Dec 29, 2012 13:35:50 GMT -5
Im still hoping that they bring back vito, jimmy wang yang, and sylvan, just so we can get them in a triple threat and have JBL go ballistic.
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Post by Jimmy on Dec 29, 2012 13:49:15 GMT -5
His repetition is something else. It's not just weeky, he says some jokes 2-3 times in a show and just applies them to different situations. He's always done that. Like during his original run he'd bring up Guerrero meant warrior in Spanish when Chavo was on TV. Every single time Yep. Just like saying "(wrestler name) smells like smoke cause he's been through fire" and "This is (ppv name)! The lights are on bright!" Personally, I get a kick out of every time he starts in on conspiracies and black helicopters.
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