Turd Ferguson
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Post by Turd Ferguson on Jan 28, 2013 10:18:23 GMT -5
Everyone loves to compare Ryback to Goldberg for some reason. And I can see why.
But I think that Goldberg was a completely different animal. He had a much more imposing presence, like someone who was really going to f*** you up. A true athlete. Whereas Ryback is just a big pro wrestler who's going to perform.
The best comparison I could make would be saying he's the next Ahmed Johnson.
Agree? Disagree?
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Post by StuntGranny® on Jan 28, 2013 10:33:16 GMT -5
As far as looks go, yeah, I think (outside of the singlet) he looks like Goldberg. But I agree with you that Goldberg's presence was much more imposing. A lot of times, I think, Ryback looks a little goofy when doing certain things. Goldberg just looked like he wanted to murder and destroy 24/7.
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Post by molson5 on Jan 28, 2013 10:37:25 GMT -5
He remind me more of the Warrior. Unique, goofy, exciting.
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Post by dicegirl72 on Jan 28, 2013 10:37:43 GMT -5
Skip Sheffield "What it do"/mini cowboy hat ---> Ryback was one of the most successful repackagings of a wrestler that I can remember. I see why other folks compare him to Goldberg, but (to me) it's a little different, especially taking into account the 'repackaging' thing. I also think he used his time off (before returning as Ryback) to work on his skills in the ring. I'd just as soon watch someone else in long matches, but I think it's good that the crowds (the RAW/SD/PPV live crowds) seem to support him and like the character.
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Post by An Old Villain on Jan 28, 2013 13:20:17 GMT -5
I think you, and a few million others, are overselling Goldberg with that logic....but yeah.
Not to underhype the guy here but Ryback reminds me of Renegade, and im not saying hes a lesser version of a better guy, with a chance for long ter success.
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Pushed to the Moon
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Post by Pushed to the Moon on Jan 28, 2013 13:23:51 GMT -5
Why do people chant "Goldberg" anyway? Is it a compliment?
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Post by Tiger Millionaire on Jan 28, 2013 13:23:50 GMT -5
Goldberg was criminally underrated during his prime.
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Post by beamanhogan on Jan 28, 2013 14:29:37 GMT -5
He remind me more of the Warrior. Unique, goofy, exciting. He reminds me of the Warrior more than anyone else. He has the same charisma. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2013 14:44:30 GMT -5
It's sad, but post-Lesnar and the MMA craze, no pro wrestler is going to get over as a major "wrecking-machine" bad-ass without a MMA background, even with a wrestling crowd, and that's a darn shame.
Ryback is much more like Warrior than Goldberg, except with about half of Warrior's charisma - which isn't necessarily an insult, because Warrior had as much charisma as anyone who has ever been in a ring.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2013 14:56:39 GMT -5
He reminds me of Sid more than anyone. There's definitely a lack of refinement in what he does that makes him feel like a throwback to the less skilled but charismatic hosses of the day. I like what he brings to the table, they just pushed him too quickly because of the Cena injury and it's hurt his development.
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Post by mystikz on Jan 28, 2013 14:59:21 GMT -5
Meh I always found Goldberg predictable and boring. 174-0 is freaking ridiculous. Nobody should ever do that.
He came across like he thought he was above wrestling and the WWE.
I just never liked him.
I do enjoy Ryback though. His basic promos are fine.
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Post by wallabylikeyou on Jan 28, 2013 15:21:24 GMT -5
At least Goldberg won big matches.
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Post by bigbadbull on Jan 28, 2013 15:35:40 GMT -5
Ryback reminds me of a bad, talentless wrestler.
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Post by tms on Jan 28, 2013 16:57:28 GMT -5
I don't get how Ryback and Warrior have comparable charisma. Ryback's far more methodical while Warrior was like a superhero on a sugar rush.
I'm not saying they look alike physically but I'm more reminded of WCW's Wrath during his initial face run. Not quite as intimidating as Goldberg and slower in the ring but booked to look like a badass nonetheless.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2013 16:59:16 GMT -5
Ryback is a Warlord/Warrior hybrid. He's the WarriorLord.
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Post by vanboxmeer on Jan 28, 2013 17:02:09 GMT -5
He's like a younger, balder, more ripped version of Snitsky.
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Post by A Platypus Rave on Jan 28, 2013 17:06:53 GMT -5
Ryback is a Warlord/Warrior hybrid. He's the WarriorLord. The Ultimate Warlord? |
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Post by Mac on Jan 28, 2013 17:08:35 GMT -5
Goldberg looked like a bad ass mofo, didn't need to say anything and beat the piss out of people. Ryback looks like an adult version of a kewpie doll and says FEED ME MOAR LOL
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Post by Big Kahuna Burger on Jan 28, 2013 17:11:28 GMT -5
Everyone loves to compare Ryback to Goldberg for some reason. And I can see why. But I think that Goldberg was a completely different animal. He had a much more imposing presence, like someone who was really going to f*** you up. A true athlete. Whereas Ryback is just a big pro wrestler who's going to perform.The best comparison I could make would be saying he's the next Ahmed Johnson. Agree? Disagree? I agree completely. What's that thing supposed to be where he runs at his opponent and...gently pushes them in the chest?  He did it when he got in the ring last night, cleaning house with a barrage of gentle chest pushes. Why not just give him a mean looking clothesline? I couldn't believe how dumb it looked. |
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Post by A Platypus Rave on Jan 28, 2013 17:15:40 GMT -5
Everyone loves to compare Ryback to Goldberg for some reason. And I can see why. But I think that Goldberg was a completely different animal. He had a much more imposing presence, like someone who was really going to f*** you up. A true athlete. Whereas Ryback is just a big pro wrestler who's going to perform.The best comparison I could make would be saying he's the next Ahmed Johnson. Agree? Disagree? I agree completely. What's that thing supposed to be where he runs at his opponent and...gently pushes them in the chest? He did it when he got in the ring last night, cleaning house with a barrage of gentle chest pushes. Why not just give him a mean looking clothesline? I couldn't believe how dumb it looked. A clothesline is one of his signature moves... |
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He did it when he got in the ring last night, cleaning house with a barrage of gentle chest pushes. Why not just give him a mean looking clothesline? I couldn't believe how dumb it looked.