Do you think Santino's character is based on Eddie

[The Lunch Break Kid]

I find Santino reminds me a lot of Eddie. The way he says things, his physical manuarisms the way he plays so well off his female 'accomplice'.

I am in no way comparing the two in the ring, just everything else. I also dont think it is a bad thing, if anything I think if this is the case he is complimenting Eddie very well.

[Mozenrath]

It's possible he's a fan. I can kinda see what you mean.

[The Ichi]

I'm assuming you mean his character from 2000, if so I agree.

[Deleted]

It's loosely based on his character yes

[Push R Truth]

I don't think it's based on Eddie, I think it just happens to be similar.



But it's really fun to jump to conclusions. (Yes, I realize I'm doing that too since nobody knows what goes on backstage)

[Crappler El 0 M]

I noticed some similarities in how they were used during the Maria Playboy angle, which was similar to Eddie/Chyna. I noticed the similarities again when he started going out with Beth Phoenix, but again this was something similar with Chyna. Unlike Santino, Eddie got to show that he was capable in the ring and could be serious too. Santino is way more of a comic-relief character. I have tried a few times to get the phrase "Santino Heat" over on these boards when they were doing angles close to Eddie and Chyna's 'Latino Heat' story, but it never caught on.

[Can you afford to pay me, Gah]

Dec 29, 2008 11:00:28 GMT -5 Push R Truth said:

I don't think it's based on Eddie, I think it just happens to be similar.



But it's really fun to jump to conclusions. (Yes, I realize I'm doing that too since nobody knows what goes on backstage)

May I suggest investing in one of these? Sorry I just had too.

[wrestlesmarks]

Dec 29, 2008 12:35:53 GMT -5 Can you afford to pay me, Gah said:

Dec 29, 2008 11:00:28 GMT -5 Push R Truth said:

I don't think it's based on Eddie, I think it just happens to be similar.



But it's really fun to jump to conclusions. (Yes, I realize I'm doing that too since nobody knows what goes on backstage)

May I suggest investing in one of these? Sorry I just had too.

Best game ever!

[Thank You Shawn]

"Tomko, gimmie a beat?"

[Crappler El 0 M]

I think 'based on Eddie' might be too strong. Eddie has been involved in similar storylines, particularly when he was with Chyna. Obviously the complete nature of Eddie's relationship with Chyna was different, but there are similarities. Santino is a complete ham (just an expression, performers should know what I mean). Eddie did a lot of comedic things, but his character was more cerebral and serious.

I seem to recall Eddie "accidentally" pinning Chyna to win the Intercontinental Championship. Beth Phoenix literally won the IC title for Santino. These two scenarios are completely different in terms of character motivations, but in some sense there is a similarity there in the fact that they became IC Champ due to interaction with their woman.

[Joekishi]

Eh, not really he's a lot more like an italian stereotype than a chicano stereotype

[taylorandborland]

Santino's valet actually resembles a female human, and Eddy won matches every once in a while, so I'd say there's a pretty big difference...

[nealo]

i get wgat you mean, in reference to the Chyna/Eddie storyline

[Deleted]

well i think there's only one way to find this out for sure...

Beth in playboy!

[derrtaysouth95]

Dec 29, 2008 12:40:04 GMT -5 @wrestlesmarks said:

Dec 29, 2008 12:35:53 GMT -5 Can you afford to pay me, Gah said:

May I suggest investing in one of these? Sorry I just had too.

Was that item ever mass produced for the general buying public?

If it wasn't, it should have been. I'd love to have that hanging on my bedroom door.


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