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Post by Captain2 on Sept 22, 2013 19:06:06 GMT -5
Today, he would be lucky if he could join Slater in the 3 Man Band. Anyone would be lucky to join 3MB baby!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2013 19:15:14 GMT -5
I was so pumped for his return promos and I've been really disappointed with his booking. Barrett was one of the most intriguing people on the roster when the vignettes were playing and right when he came back. I thought the bareknuckle fighter thing gave him more direction in the ring, rather than tall guy that's not really a brawler, not really a power guy, and certainly not a technician. I liked his hard hitting matches with Sheamus in particular. But, in the last year it's all kind of faded into the background, as they've shown more interest in...pretty much every other heel. Some guys can do a better job at maximizing their tiny bit of screen-time, without getting promo time there's not much Barrett can do to stick out. Contrast Antonio Cesaro, he had a 3 minute match against Santino Marella in which he lost, but he pulled off that crazy-long Giant Swing and created a memorable moment for himself. Or Dolph Ziggler, who spend all of 2012 losing twice a week, but making the most of it by putting on fantastic matches and selling like a madman. Over time, these things build up and fans take notice.
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Post by rnrk supports BLM on Sept 22, 2013 19:38:24 GMT -5
I think he's getting the Swagger/McGillicutty treatment right now, where they're taking him off TV for a few months so that he can be brought back with a revamped character and another big push. And like those two, I expect Barrett's inherent mediocrity to prevail and send him back to the midcard within a few months. I think he was caught in the middle of Triple H gaining more power and philosophies changing, a lot like The Miz. Triple H is Wade's biggest proponent. Triple H repeatedly praised Barrett as a future star in the exact same interviews where he said that about Sheamus, the ones that blithering manchildren like to bring up when they want to convince themselves that Sheamus only succeeded because of backstage politicking.
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Post by buttersock on Sept 22, 2013 21:34:07 GMT -5
He was. Around 2010, he was main eventing and got close to getting the WWE title. I just think they pushed him too early. He wasn't that great in the ring but he was pretty good on the mic back then. Then again they gave Miz a title run before he got better in the ring but to me Barrett had more potential. He's one of the only heels in the modern era to get almost 100 percent boos when going against Cena. I never heard "LET'S GO CENA!" "LET'S GO BARRETT!" Also Barrett(and the Nexus) were the only ones to get the crowd to chant "NEVER GIVE UP! NEVER GIVE UP!" to Cena. Starts at 1:11 That's only time I've ever heard that chant. That's the kind of badguy that needs to go against Cena somebody that could get the crowd behind Cena and against him. Barrett was or could have been that guy. Barrett was a great villain to go against Cena's hero character. These two could have had a much larger rivalry. To me it had potential to be one of the great super heel vs. super face feuds. Barrett vs. Cena from Hell In a Cell was probably the only matches that was split 50/50 with "Let's Go Cena"/"Let's Go Barrett" chants.
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Post by Wrestling Curmudgeon on Sept 22, 2013 22:27:03 GMT -5
You know, I've always been high on Wade, but I can see why some people don't see anything special in him. He's decent in every department but there's nothing that makes him stand out above the rest. He's in the same category as Christian or Dolph Ziggler.
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Post by mizerable on Sept 22, 2013 22:55:17 GMT -5
Despite what people may believe about his ability, he certainly was good enough back in 2010 to be champion. He drew heat and essentially had the people on Cena's side for once. Now I'm not saying he was going to usher in a new era, but he certainly could have filled a small main event role as some sort of foil for Cena and Orton, perhaps with the title on the line more often.
Instead, the pull the rug out from under him and cut every chance he had short. You can only deal with that so long before it makes people not care anymore.
Now...he's really got nothing left. His IC reigns were just a means of putting over other people with the delusion that he was big deal. It's too bad, really.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2013 22:58:51 GMT -5
Personally I could do with Barrett as WWE Champion, but at the very least he should be a solid upper-mid carder.
I dunno - I think they really want to use him, but don't have a spot/story for him so he just gets left out there.
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Post by Ryback on a Pole! on Sept 22, 2013 23:37:12 GMT -5
He should have won the title whilst with the Nexus. But for some reason, WWE decided to give Orton another pointless and forgettable title reign.
Then when he formed The Corre... I thought that would be a platform for Wade's main event push. But for some reason, WWE decided that they would exist solely to try and get Big Zeke (He ain't got no cuts!) over for some reason.
Then during the Barret Barrage when he had a spell where Sheamus couldn't beat him (I think they'd had 4 or 5 matches, with Barrett winning one and the other's ending in draws). It was perfect time for a Wade vs Sheamus feud which could have been awesome and catapulted Wade to the main event. Instead, they let Sheamus get his victory over Wade on a throwaway match on Raw... then proceeded to job Wade out time and time again to Sheamus.
Then, when he won the IC title for the 2nd time... I expected him to get a decent push. But NOOOOOOOO, that would make too much sense. Instead, for his entire reign he couldn't buy a win for some reason. Why? I've no idea. Surely it's logical to make the champ look strong. But then, this is the same company who thinks the best way to build up a MitB winner and future world champion is to constantly job them out.
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Post by misconduct was wrong on Sept 22, 2013 23:56:31 GMT -5
I'm a huge fan of Barrett, but something is missing from him. If they let actual feuds develop over the IC and US titles, then he'd be amazing there.
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Post by Hit Girl on Sept 23, 2013 0:28:48 GMT -5
As soon as I heard them describing him as a bare knuckle fighter, I knew he was doomed.
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Post by celticjobber on Sept 23, 2013 1:26:28 GMT -5
He looks too much like Goober from the Andy Griffith Show for me to take him seriously.
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Post by Nic Nemeth on Sept 23, 2013 2:37:20 GMT -5
I really wish WWE had the balls to just give Barrett the title back in 2010. He had six other guys covering his weaknesses, Cena to act as his foil to give him heat, and the look of a sinister mastermind.
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Post by CATCH_US IS the Conversation on Sept 23, 2013 2:41:57 GMT -5
I want them to make Bad News Barrett a thing on TV. Like I can imagine him beating up the WWE Champion and then saying "I've got some bad news. I am going to take your title away."
Then one of the commentators just says "Bad News Barrett."
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Post by Wolfaga on Sept 23, 2013 2:49:58 GMT -5
I really wish WWE had the balls to just give Barrett the title back in 2010. He had six other guys covering his weaknesses, Cena to act as his foil to give him heat, and the look of a sinister mastermind. The fact they had the decency to give it to Sheamus and not Barrett was a crime in itself.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2013 3:04:18 GMT -5
I firmly believe the Nexus is one of the biggest missed opportunities the WWE has ever had. Barrett at the helm of a vicious invading force, going up against the guy who represents the corporate machine they're fighting against. Cena going to bat against them despite no one in the locker room but R-Truth liking him at the time. So much could of been done with it, but instead they beat them right away and the whole thing fizzled away. They missed Wade's chance and there's no getting it back now.
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Post by Wolf Hawkfield no1 NZ poster on Sept 23, 2013 4:44:18 GMT -5
I've always liked him but sadly the chance to make him a main eventer has long since passed.
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