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Post by The Curmudgeon on Dec 28, 2008 14:05:54 GMT -5
YES. YES. YES. I've been a major Umaga mark ever since his debut, and I think he actually improved over his time with WWE. His moveset isn't in the 1004 Jericho holds region, but what he does looks brutal. I really hope a major Umaga push is in the works, and he doesn't just become mid card Cena/Batista fodder. And am I wrong, or are they now pushing the "Samoan Savage" moniker instead of "Bulldozer?"
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Dec 28, 2008 14:10:59 GMT -5
Im pumped.
The guy has taken a gimmick that could have sucked and made it work incredibly well.
For a big guy, he's pretty damn solid in ring
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Post by the Black Snow on Dec 28, 2008 14:21:55 GMT -5
Great news! Watching any Manu matches lately has made me realize just how awesome Umaga is.
Umaga throws his whole body in many of his big moves and gives you the feeling that he will tear you apart without a second thought.
Also "BA-BA-BOOOAAHHH SAMMMOAAA"
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Post by Mac on Dec 28, 2008 14:23:20 GMT -5
I dont see why anyone would expect Umaga to be anything more than what he has been. A middle of the road talent who like the majority of monster heels lost and thus became either a mid card fued for someone in the upper echelon to beat while they wait for a title match. Or a guy the evil GM hires to wrestle someone whos gotten on their bad side.
Easily replacable, not really missed. And I assume he'll continue the same role he's always had.
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Post by The Curmudgeon on Dec 28, 2008 14:31:55 GMT -5
I dont see why anyone would expect Umaga to be anything more than what he has been. A middle of the road talent who like the majority of monster heels lost and thus became either a mid card fued for someone in the upper echelon to beat while they wait for a title match. Or a guy the evil GM hires to wrestle someone whos gotten on their bad side. Easily replacable, not really missed. And I assume he'll continue the same role he's always had. Monster heels? What, like Undertaker? Or Yokozuna? Or Sid? Or Diesel? Yeah, they didn't rise above the mid-card did they?
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Post by MGH on Dec 28, 2008 14:35:16 GMT -5
Umaga is one of the best big men I've seen since I started watching wrestling. Almost unfairly athletic, and has great matches with most everyone. Especially Cena and Jeff. I want Jeff vs. Umaga again, belt on the line. Then give him Taker.
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Post by ratedXsuperstar on Dec 28, 2008 14:38:06 GMT -5
Hmmmm. Kizarny debuts and Umaga's return at the same show? Could we see a sideshow stable? "Come see the wild-man from the isle of samoa on the midway, Umaga!!"
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Post by indymadman on Dec 28, 2008 14:38:43 GMT -5
I hope this isn't a stupid comment due to it already being announced... but he should be on Smackdown. I think having Manu and Umanga on the same show would be weird... unless of course Umanga is considered second generation and the reformation of the Islanders or Headshrinkers take place!!!!
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Post by teamjd on Dec 28, 2008 14:40:59 GMT -5
I like the Umaga character, glad hes gonna be back.
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Post by CM Dazz on Dec 28, 2008 14:43:04 GMT -5
I dont see why anyone would expect Umaga to be anything more than what he has been. A middle of the road talent who like the majority of monster heels lost and thus became either a mid card fued for someone in the upper echelon to beat while they wait for a title match. Or a guy the evil GM hires to wrestle someone whos gotten on their bad side. Easily replacable, not really missed. And I assume he'll continue the same role he's always had. I've missed Umaga
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Post by derrtaysouth95 on Dec 28, 2008 15:00:36 GMT -5
I'm glad he's back....it's been so long!
I hope he returns in good fit physical condition and hasn't gained weight and gotten out of shape.
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Post by shamana on Dec 28, 2008 15:06:42 GMT -5
The guy has taken a gimmick that could have sucked and made it work incredibly well. Could have? It should have sucked, and that it did shows that the guy has some serious talent imo.
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Post by Bishblast on Dec 28, 2008 15:11:25 GMT -5
Umaga is amazing. I've missed the big guy and can't wait to see him feud with the likes of Trips, Jeff again, and (a dream feud for me, here) Undertaker.
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Dec 28, 2008 15:19:57 GMT -5
The guy has taken a gimmick that could have sucked and made it work incredibly well. Could have? It should have sucked, and that it did shows that the guy has some serious talent imo. Agreed. I think his in ring work really helped to take him seriously
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Post by The Lunch Break Kid on Dec 28, 2008 15:23:44 GMT -5
Monster heels? What, like Undertaker? Or Yokozuna? Or Sid? Or Diesel? Yeah, they didn't rise above the mid-card did they? More like Kane, Snitski, Big Show and Kahli
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Post by crnau87 on Dec 28, 2008 15:26:08 GMT -5
Umaga is one of the best big men I've seen since I started watching wrestling. Almost unfairly athletic, and has great matches with most everyone. Especially Cena and Jeff. I want Jeff vs. Umaga again, belt on the line. Then give him Taker. ^ Yessss. But i also want to see Umaga talk ENGLISH. God dammit!
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Post by mrjl on Dec 28, 2008 15:39:20 GMT -5
I hope this isn't a stupid comment due to it already being announced... but he should be on Smackdown. I think having Manu and Umanga on the same show would be weird... unless of course Umanga is considered second generation and the reformation of the Islanders or Headshrinkers take place!!!! He is on Smackdown
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Post by Mac on Dec 28, 2008 16:39:51 GMT -5
I dont see why anyone would expect Umaga to be anything more than what he has been. A middle of the road talent who like the majority of monster heels lost and thus became either a mid card fued for someone in the upper echelon to beat while they wait for a title match. Or a guy the evil GM hires to wrestle someone whos gotten on their bad side. Easily replacable, not really missed. And I assume he'll continue the same role he's always had. Monster heels? What, like Undertaker? Or Yokozuna? Or Sid? Or Diesel? Yeah, they didn't rise above the mid-card did they? Yup you've named 4 wrestlers from 1990,1992,1992 and 1993, thank you for proving my point. I'd at least thought you would have went with Kane. But you've given everyone great evidence that monster heels usually dont last long.
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Post by D-Lo's #1 Fan on Dec 28, 2008 16:44:04 GMT -5
I've missed him, can't wait to see him back!
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Post by Crappler El 0 M on Dec 28, 2008 16:46:12 GMT -5
Umaga is my favorite current superstar, so I'm excited. Hopefully he will get a substantial push and will not just be a killer of the jobbers and fodder to the stars, though I understand that that is better than some roles.
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