Thoughts on Sonjay Dutt's new gimmick

[Arturo Classico]

I have to say that was way better than I expected. I like the fact that it's mocking the typical eastern spiritualism. I mean it's actually pretty decent in my opinion and being even tempered and wearing a nehru jacket was great in my opinion. Also it shows a contrast between Dutt and Lethal. Dutt looked inside himself and found what he was all about and found the true Sonjay Dutt. While Lethal is just pretending to be someone else. The whole "ROBERTS RUINED MY WEDDING!" comment proved this and I could see Dutt feuding with him to try to get Lethal to become himself instead of a caricature of Savage.

So this is good in my opinion and actually is smart charchter development and also making a smart point of making fun of typical Indian philosophy. Although most likely like the Muhammad Hassan gimmick it will end up bad but as of right now i'm hope that this could be good and not be idiotic because we know that Dutt has potential he just needs a distinct gimmick that shows he isn't generic X Division wrestler #17.

[Swarm]

Meh. Lame. He didn't need a new gimmick he needs a new booker.

[Deleted]

The thing with these gimmicks, is it's meant to be a joke. It's making fun of the fact that you can be the best wrestler in the world, but still need some stupid gimmick to get over.

It always baffles my mind when someone will say"Why can't Lethal just be himself? Why does he have to have some dumb gimmick?".

That's the whole point.

[Spankymac is sick of the swiss]

brentreznor said:

The thing with these gimmicks, is it's meant to be a joke. It's making fun of the fact that you can be the best wrestler in the world, but still need some stupid gimmick to get over.

It always baffles my mind when someone will say"Why can't Lethal just be himself? Why does he have to have some dumb gimmick?".

That's the whole point.

Yeah, and that's great, in theory, but your average casual fan who just turns on wrestling on a Thursday night isn't gonna get the joke. They're just gonna see a dumb gimmick on a guy and turn the channel.

[ajizzle]

chuckymac314 said:

brentreznor said:

The thing with these gimmicks, is it's meant to be a joke. It's making fun of the fact that you can be the best wrestler in the world, but still need some stupid gimmick to get over.

It always baffles my mind when someone will say"Why can't Lethal just be himself? Why does he have to have some dumb gimmick?".

That's the whole point.

Yeah, and that's great, in theory, but your average casual fan who just turns on wrestling on a Thursday night isn't gonna get the joke. They're just gonna see a dumb gimmick on a guy and turn the channel.

Some of my friends who are actually casual fans really like Jay Lethal as soon as he became Black Machismo.

[Boku AKA Da Green Guy]

kingsofwrestling said:

I have to say that was way better than I expected. I like the fact that it's mocking the typical eastern spiritualism. I mean it's actually pretty decent in my opinion and being even tempered and wearing a nehru jacket was great in my opinion. Also it shows a contrast between Dutt and Lethal. Dutt looked inside himself and found what he was all about and found the true Sonjay Dutt. While Lethal is just pretending to be someone else. The whole "ROBERTS RUINED MY WEDDING!" comment proved this and I could see Dutt feuding with him to try to get Lethal to become himself instead of a caricature of Savage.

So this is good in my opinion and actually is smart charchter development and also making a smart point of making fun of typical Indian philosophy. Although most likely like the Muhammad Hassan gimmick it will end up bad but as of right now i'm hope that this could be good and not be idiotic because we know that Dutt has potential he just needs a distinct gimmick that shows he isn't generic X Division wrestler #17.

You realize that this is far more thought out than what actually is going on, right?

[Mr.K-itty]

you know who youre facing this weekend at slamiversary right?

oooh snake roberts...

no not snake roberts, chris sabin...

[millionurkle]

hey i missed tna last night, anyone got the sonjay dutt clip from last night?

[ICBM]

The gimick gets a few weeks from me. I like Jay Lethal's gimick. So do alot of people. Honestly tell me that remix of pomp and circumstance isn't the bomb. The whole segment made me laugh in spite of me wanting to hate it before it ever aired. I like Lethal. I like Dutt and I like that they are both getting a push that sets them apart from the rest of the TNA roster as well as the rest of the wrestling world

[Hiroshi Hase]

Anyone have a video of this gimmick? I didn't see Impact yesterday.

[Arturo Classico]

dagreenguy said:

kingsofwrestling said:

I have to say that was way better than I expected. I like the fact that it's mocking the typical eastern spiritualism. I mean it's actually pretty decent in my opinion and being even tempered and wearing a nehru jacket was great in my opinion. Also it shows a contrast between Dutt and Lethal. Dutt looked inside himself and found what he was all about and found the true Sonjay Dutt. While Lethal is just pretending to be someone else. The whole "ROBERTS RUINED MY WEDDING!" comment proved this and I could see Dutt feuding with him to try to get Lethal to become himself instead of a caricature of Savage.

So this is good in my opinion and actually is smart charchter development and also making a smart point of making fun of typical Indian philosophy. Although most likely like the Muhammad Hassan gimmick it will end up bad but as of right now i'm hope that this could be good and not be idiotic because we know that Dutt has potential he just needs a distinct gimmick that shows he isn't generic X Division wrestler #17.

You realize that this is far more thought out than what actually is going on, right?

Maybe but at the very least it is mocking people idolizing eastern philosophy which could be funny and entertaining. But I might be looking too much into it.

[Boku AKA Da Green Guy]

And of course I don't think that's all that great either.

>>;

[American Nightmare]

the only issue i have can be found in this question: how will this gimmick draw money?

[Michael Coello]

suicidemow said:

the only issue i have can be found in this question: how will this gimmick draw money?

Probably the same way they expect the Black Machismo gimmick to draw money:



T-Shirts.

[Lenny: Smooth like Keith Stone]

I nominate "Roberts ruined my wedding" as the new fad catch phrase!


























KENNEDY!


















ROBERTS RUINED MY WEDDING, YEEEEEAAAHHHHH!

[Danimal]

I'm not sure what this gimmick will do for Dutt, seems pretty iffy, but Lethal and Nash were money in that skit. I had to rewind and watch that again.

Snake Roberts ruined my wedding! LOL

[carp (SPC, Itoh Respect Army)]

kingsofwrestling said:

Maybe but at the very least it is mocking people idolizing eastern philosophy which could be funny and entertaining. But I might be looking too much into it.

Why is this good? I'm not saying it's not, necessarily, but it just seems an odd way to go. "Hey, you know who really needs to get taken down a peg? Those damn smug Hindus!"

[Solid Stryk-Dizzle]

As long as it's funny, It's good for EVERYONE!

[Mista T]

I think it's gonna flop. Never thought Jay Lethal would get a better gimmick than Sonjay.

Actually, never thought either would actually have a real gimmick.

[Joekishi]

The guru, meditating wearing all white.

i hope it's not like that crappy movie the Guru, where he ended up being some "Sexpert" con artist.

though i think that could potentially be something awesome.