Suggest new music and move names for Nitro

[Lionheart]

(Yep, another Nitro thread. I have to live up to my title, don't I? And in all seriousness, I really like the guy, and dreaming up ways for WWE to develop him has partially pulled me out of my post-Benoit funk about wrestling in general. Yes, I'm a sad individual. Sue me, and if you don't care about Nitro, just mosey on to another thread.)

Now then!

Nitro's ring skills are pretty decent and they're improving. His mic skills and charisma are poor, but have come along, and will take time. In the meanwhile, WWE could help him out with a few little touches. Such as:

1. New entrance music to replace the tune he shares with Melina.

2. A catchy name for at least one of his moves so he has a recognizable signature move.

Fielding all suggestions for either. Serious ideas encouraged, some humorous ones expected.

[The Scuba Guy]

For a name, Starstruck? Or is it taken?

[Lionheart]

icanspeel said:

For a name, Starstruck? Or is it taken?

It sounds really familiar. I think it may be some diva's move. Ashley, perhaps? Too bad, it would work nicely. Heck, with the way Ashley's getting buried, he might be able to steal it anyway.

[shiranui]

icanspeel said:

For a name, Starstruck? Or is it taken?

I think that's Ashley's elbow drop.

[Deleted]

I like the theme music. He should keep it. Should he ever need a manager or come back on RAW, the music/gimmick will leave the opportunities open.

"Nitroglycerine" could be the name of his corkscrew moonsault, meanwhile his turnbuckle corkscrew neckbreaker could be "The Photo Finish."

Plus, he could be billed as the master of the neckbreaker. Have him do 5 or 6 different types as signature moves.

(Hey, I've been #1 mark for any MNKM member, so I gotta live up to that ;D)

[bubbles]

Madonna - Hollywood

With the finisher The A-Lister Ace

[Lionheart]

mightykretzler said:

I like the theme music. He should keep it. Should he ever need a manager or come back on RAW, the music/gimmick will leave the opportunities open.

I understand what you're saying, but personally I find the music dull and not memorable in a positive way, and especially now that they're on different shows, I think they need to separate Nitro from Melina as much as possible.

"Nitroglycerine" could be the name of his corkscrew moonsault,

It might be too obvious. I mean, Nitro is just slang for nitroglycerine anyway, isn't it?

meanwhile his turnbuckle corkscrew neckbreaker could be "The Photo Finish."

Hmm, that one has potential. Anything to do with photos, paparazzi...

[Lionheart]

bubbles said:

Madonna - Hollywood

I can't believe I'm saying this, but that might actually be just tacky enough to work.

Might.

I can't help but think it would get kind of old after a while, though. I've always been partial to guys who get one good theme and stick with it (like HBK) over guys who change it several times (like HHH).

Sheesh, a lot of people did songs called "Hollywood." Madonna, Jay-Z, Nickelback, POD..."I Am Hollywood" by He Is Legend...lots of songs about LA that could work, too.

[derrtaysouth95]

Johnny Thunder would have been a good name for him....

I say his finisher should be the Nitrous Oxide or something like that

[Confused Mark Wahlberg]

Johnny WCW Saturday night

Theme - It's Raining Men

[Lionheart]

Um...I never said he needed a new CHARACTER name...not sure why people keep suggesting those. I said a MOVE name. Whatever, though.

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lionheart said:

mightykretzler said:

I like the theme music. He should keep it. Should he ever need a manager or come back on RAW, the music/gimmick will leave the opportunities open.

I understand what you're saying, but personally I find the music dull and not memorable in a positive way, and especially now that they're on different shows, I think they need to separate Nitro from Melina as much as possible.

Nitro's definitely separate. New style, level, his own Titantron, etc. The gimmick is definitely good. And the music shows he has his ties. And with Mercury gone, "MNM Association" isn't a problem anymore.


Also, "Nitro" in his name isn't related to Nitrogen or Nitrglycerine, but rather, one of his many monikers taken before his second WWE debut, during his first run as Eric Bischoff's lackey.

[Confused Mark Wahlberg]

lionheart said:

Um...I never said he needed a new CHARACTER name...not sure why people keep suggesting those. I said a MOVE name. Whatever, though.

You don't control me!

[Lionheart]

mightykretzler said:

Also, "Nitro" in his name isn't related to Nitrogen or Nitrglycerine, but rather, one of his many monikers taken before his second WWE debut, during his first run as Eric Bischoff's lackey.

No, my point is that "nitro" as a word is generally used as a shortened form of nitroglycerin. I'm not suggesting his name is actually "Johnny Nitroglycerin."

His music isn't that bad, but without any lyrics, it makes him seem like a jobber.

[JMA]

I always liked when he used the Monday Nitro theme. It would still work for his character. Or maybe Melina could change her theme.

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lionheart said:

mightykretzler said:

Also, "Nitro" in his name isn't related to Nitrogen or Nitrglycerine, but rather, one of his many monikers taken before his second WWE debut, during his first run as Eric Bischoff's lackey.

No, my point is that "nitro" as a word is generally used as a shortened form of nitroglycerin. I'm not suggesting his name is actually "Johnny Nitroglycerin."

His music isn't that bad, but without any lyrics, it makes him seem like a jobber.

Well, I understand what you mean.

But Bret Hart was hardly a jobber, and he had no lyrics in his theme. Unless you count that "Jason" guy who got to be on WWF Mania with Pettingil for his--Nevermind that. Nitroglycerine, as I'm suggesting it, is because of it's high-impact, high-explosive nature. What is Johnny Nitro? High profile. High impact. And the corkscrew moonsault fits him JUST fine with that name.


But he could definitely be put over as WWE's "Master of the neckbreaker." One of the best types of move for a guy his size, and when he uses it liberally, it can add to his moveset or ring psychology.

[samachine]

I always thought a Hollywood type should use a curb stomp and call it the Walk of Fame, but I hate Nitro so I wouldn't want him to have it, but y'know, it's an idea

[The F'N Captain]

HIs neckbreaker could be called "The Photo Finish" and the Corkscrew "LCA" short for "Lights,Camera, Action!"

Themesong, I dunno that "Ladies and Gentlemen" WM song seems appropriate.

[r.]

Music- i dunno

had he been usign a cobra clutch type sleeper i could gone with"The Hollywood Dream"

instead i think "5 seconds of fame" works nicely.

[Girth Brooks]

Lights Out Iced Out for his finisher