mrbananagrabber
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Post by mrbananagrabber on Apr 2, 2016 10:32:23 GMT -5
Someone, I forget who, I think Kevin Nash, talked about performing as a "big man" wrestler, an intimidating monster presence that looks like certain death for the poor sap in the ring. Some can do it, some can't.
The Bull Dempsey/Samoa Joe match is a good example. Both roughly the same height and build, more or less, but Bull was never even remotely intimidating in his terrible "wrecking ball" gimmick, whereas Joe looks like he could slaughter you with his bare hands.
The Shield, even though they had two smaller guys in the team, carried themselves like they were all the size of the Undertaker, and it worked. Braun Strowman is the size of a house and dresses like Leatherface, but it's impossible to take him seriously.
And Asuka, a fairly small woman, is terrifying as all hell. Seriously, she GETS it, man. That walk, that smile, her stance in the ring. If any guy on the main roster could pull that shit off they'd be World Champ. Asuka is just...gaah. So great.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2016 10:47:31 GMT -5
I think she's adorable personally. I'm probably not supposed to think that though and she would get mad if I said that.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2016 10:51:18 GMT -5
If I can quote something I saw in a thread on another board, I want Asuka to marry me and then bite my head off like a praying mantis.
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CMWaters
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Post by CMWaters on Apr 2, 2016 11:02:55 GMT -5
It's that reason a friend of mine now calls her the Candy Colored Murder Machine.
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Asuka City
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Post by Asuka City on Apr 2, 2016 11:07:21 GMT -5
I think she's super cute but in a "she would smile while she breaks me in half" kind of way. Her evil smile scares me though.
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Post by GuyOfOwnage on Apr 2, 2016 11:15:28 GMT -5
Her whole "smiling gleefully while ripping you in half" persona reminds me a lot of Asami Yamazaki from the horror film Audition:
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2016 11:20:02 GMT -5
She should wear a mask and be called Demon Asuka at all times. Also, her theme should start off "WEEEEEEEELLLLL IT'S ASSSSUKAAAAAA"
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Post by Chris Legentil -- Mind Freak on Apr 2, 2016 11:22:20 GMT -5
She's inspired me to wear a thong over my pants for the rest of time.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2016 11:28:20 GMT -5
All really good points. I'm glad we're in an era where smaller people are able to be taken seriously.
I see a bit of the same thing with Finn. He's a slim (though ripped) dude who probably goes a legit 5'9', and say what you will about his character or lack thereof, but his physical charisma (not just when he's painted) and the way he's put over by commentary and booking make him seem like a legit threat.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2016 11:39:01 GMT -5
She's inspired me to wear a thong over my pants for the rest of time. You have to choose between thongs or pizza.
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Post by Mister Pigwell on Apr 2, 2016 11:41:53 GMT -5
She's inspired me to wear a thong over my pants for the rest of time. You have to choose between thongs or pizza.
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Post by Chris Legentil -- Mind Freak on Apr 2, 2016 11:42:41 GMT -5
She's inspired me to wear a thong over my pants for the rest of time. You have to choose between thongs or pizza.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2016 11:46:21 GMT -5
You have to choose between thongs or pizza. I'm confused yet interested.
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Post by Welfare Willis on Apr 2, 2016 11:57:55 GMT -5
You have to choose between thongs or pizza. Ergh! So many jokes I could make that would get me banned.
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Post by TheFadedSpade on Apr 2, 2016 11:59:56 GMT -5
Asuka has made me a fan during her time here, that's for sure.
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Post by mhamm05 on Apr 2, 2016 13:01:14 GMT -5
I think she's adorable personally. I'm probably not supposed to think that though and she would get mad if I said that. Ha, I agree. But I would never tell her to her face lol.
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Post by CATCH_US IS the Conversation on Apr 2, 2016 13:03:04 GMT -5
It's that reason a friend of mine now calls her the Candy Colored Murder Machine. You're friends with Matt Striker? You have to choose between thongs or pizza. Outkasthappyrain.gif
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Post by Duke Cameron on Apr 2, 2016 13:48:46 GMT -5
She's a lot hotter too.
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Post by Dave the Dave on Apr 2, 2016 14:53:57 GMT -5
She comes across like a goofball to me.
Hell of a wrestler though so I won't complain too much
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Post by Alice Syndrome on Apr 2, 2016 15:28:42 GMT -5
If she smiles at you, you are already dead.
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