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Post by Tapout on Dec 17, 2007 22:12:34 GMT -5
According to this thread, it sounds like Carlito might be staying. Vote on how to repackage the guy, if at all. I personally think if they just tighten up his current "I spit in the face" gimmick, have him step up his ringwork a bit, and get some wins under his belt, he'll be in good shape. Vote for whatever you want and/or explain your other choice.
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Post by Mozenrath on Dec 18, 2007 4:32:55 GMT -5
I feel vindicated since I never once thought he was leaving. That's NEWZ for ya.
I think he should just continue to have strong showings and let his character get a measure of offense in, if not get the wins.
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Post by Christianv2 on Dec 18, 2007 4:56:36 GMT -5
Santino and Carlito as tag team = Better than Gold.
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Post by Mozenrath on Dec 18, 2007 4:59:06 GMT -5
Santino and Carlito as tag team = Better than Gold. Both are very over heels, especially given their losses. Hey, how about them as the team that eventually beats Cody and Holly? That sounds quite nice.
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Post by Sumbody Gon' Get Dey Kneelift on Dec 18, 2007 5:03:05 GMT -5
NEW MUSIC.
THEN JAKE THE SNAKE HIM.
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Post by Mozenrath on Dec 18, 2007 5:04:39 GMT -5
NEW MUSIC. THEN JAKE THE SNAKE HIM. "Trust me, I'm cool. Trust me, I'm cool. Do you trust me, uncool person?"
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Post by Mozenrath on Dec 18, 2007 5:11:56 GMT -5
He could also do what I swear to God he did in my dream.
Take a bite out of a coconut.
The WHOLE coconut.
Then he roared like Godzilla and rolled his eyes back like Undertaker.
For some reason, though, in the dream my girlfriend was cheating on me with Daivari, but she kept calling him Sonjay.
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Post by bindergang on Dec 18, 2007 5:15:33 GMT -5
Other:
Swapping spit with men who don't want to be cool/great.
/Santino
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Post by Mozenrath on Dec 18, 2007 5:16:02 GMT -5
Other: Swapping spit with men who don't want to be cool/great. /Santino So, him and Santino make out?
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Post by Loki on Dec 18, 2007 6:41:35 GMT -5
Future endeavours.
I don't usually wish people to get fired, but I just can't think of a way to use Carlito.
The "cool" gimmick lost appeal rather quickly. The comedy relief heel spot is taken by Santino, who's great at it. The Honky Tonk Man role requires charisma and heat and it's obvious Carlito hasn't either.
Carlito with a Jake the Snake gimmick? We have better chances to witness Khali turning into a high flyer...
Seriously, Carlito is bland as hell, and despite a gimmick, a talk show and two pushes, he failed to stay over. Time to give up on him and move one.
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Post by bubbles on Dec 18, 2007 9:01:03 GMT -5
The goofiest, dancin-est babyface ever!
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Post by acressl on Dec 18, 2007 9:24:55 GMT -5
They should repackage him as someone who is entertaining to watch. Seriously though, perhaps a second dimension or more to his character wouldn't hurt.
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Post by Palatial Regalia on Dec 18, 2007 9:31:51 GMT -5
Nega-Carlito. He already started the mirror universe facial hair.
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Post by SassovsHart on Dec 18, 2007 11:15:36 GMT -5
Santino and Carlito as tag team = Better than Gold. Did anyone else notice that Maria was doing a little dance to Carlito's entrance music and Santino was trying to copy her? ;D It was pretty funny, and I didn't actually notice it the first time I watched. I had been wanting him to get a more ruthless character, but I'm really loving the possibility of his tag team with Santino now. I thought they had really good chemistry right off the bat with the way Carlito's laid back personality and Santino's over the top goofiness played off each other.
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Post by Hiroshi Hase on Dec 18, 2007 11:18:42 GMT -5
Wrestling on Heat?
Sorry, I'm glad to see they were able to a deal with Carlito, but honestly I'm still bored with the guy and apparently the crowds are too.
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Post by "Hollywood" Cactus Matt on Dec 18, 2007 11:20:43 GMT -5
He could also do what I swear to God he did in my dream. Take a bite out of a coconut. The WHOLE coconut. Then he roared like Godzilla and rolled his eyes back like Undertaker. For some reason, though, in the dream my girlfriend was cheating on me with Daivari, but she kept calling him Sonjay. I admit to having some pretty f***ed-up dreams in my day, but that one, my friend, takes the cake. There ya go. Take it.
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Post by lunataxc on Dec 19, 2007 2:08:49 GMT -5
Man another mix and match tag team. Even though RAW has already three legitimate tag teams on RAW which have yet to do anything. This just shows how crowded RAW is.
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Post by Joekishi on Dec 19, 2007 2:14:50 GMT -5
he's gay
He swaps spit with men who don't want to be cool.
I'm going to enjoy his Tag team of "guys with funny accents"
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Post by Stevie J on Dec 19, 2007 2:29:11 GMT -5
Carlito allegedly wants a more "edgy" heel run like back when his bodyguard stabbed Cena in a nightclub. I've heard worse ideas.
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Post by cart on Dec 19, 2007 5:34:27 GMT -5
Lose him, he lost his appeal ages ago.
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