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Post by phoenixsosa on Nov 1, 2009 18:35:40 GMT -5
This guy came in with above average mic skills and I was like "the future of this business!" I have never seen someone so promising sink so low. He has gotten worse in character development over time. Cody Rhodes has always been the better talker but Ted DiBiase has better ring work (being generous here).
Also, Ted DiBiase has the cookie cutter look down pact. He doesn't look any different from the Johnny-come-latelys in FCW or other wrestlers on the main roster. He is not differentiating himself from anyone. He is generic as a pair of Everlast shoes. Dude is really bland. Ted DiBiase's finisher is great but Dreamstreet? Is he Janet Jackson? Who came up with that name. Nevermind...
I don't see DiBiase main eventing WM26 like John Cena or himself were proclaiming. Dude is not ready for anything in the WWE. I don't blame the booking or anyone else. Ted DiBiase was promising and he just went backwards. He hasn't improved one bit.
Everytime I hear him do a promo, I just cringe like I am watching Disco Duck. He is horrible on the mic. He sounds like someone put a bag of marbles inside of his mouth and someone in the back told him to garble when doing a promo.
Teddy Ruxpin needs to change his ring attire too. I think Randy Orton is facing himself or he has a twin when Legacy interacts with each other.
Alright, I am done with my novel. Sorry to bore you to tears.
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Post by BorneAgain on Nov 1, 2009 18:40:18 GMT -5
The problem with guys like DiBiase, Rhodes, etc is that they are technically proficient and getting better, they just seem to lack "it", so to speak.
People like Morrison, Miz, Kingston, I think even Ryder have that spark to them.
With someone like Ted... I just don't see it.
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Post by Bubble Lead on Nov 1, 2009 18:46:21 GMT -5
I dont understand why he gets a push over someone like say, Charlie Haas.
If I absolutely have to watch a generic charisma deficient guy wrestle, I would rather watch someone who is at least a very good wrestler. Ted is merely average.
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Post by Bub (BLM) on Nov 1, 2009 18:47:18 GMT -5
DiBiase's problem is Randy Orton and the Legacy gimmick. When he came into WWE as an arrogant, spoiled rich man's son, he was allowed to show tons of personality. Once they stuck him with Orton, his character was expected to be an emotionless robot. It absolutely killed off everything that made him interesting.
Now with him looking to turn face, he's going to remain boring because there's no way that a babyface is going to be acting like an arrogant dick these days.
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Post by Mac on Nov 1, 2009 18:50:59 GMT -5
Hes still young and injures or something better to do other than wrestling aside will probably be a pretty big star. He started off as an arrogant heel and became fodder for Randy Orton's foes to beat on and then he went to fueding with DX... He's had a pretty respectable period of growth over the past year. I wouldnt be shocked if he continued down that track.
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Post by Bo Rida on Nov 1, 2009 18:52:02 GMT -5
I don't see it either, however I was impressed with the character he showed during his HIAC match, if he was like that more often he might win me over.
He might be better once he's away from legacy, he's limited in what his character can be while in the group.
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Post by thuschongswing on Nov 1, 2009 18:52:17 GMT -5
Ted, I don't see ever being a big time player. By Wrestlemania XXX, he won't be in the main event like John Cena says, he'll be in Shelton Benjamin's position; a go-to midcard guy who couldn't sustain himself in a higher placement.
Having said that, just because he's starring in a WWE movie, doesn't mean he'll get an INSTANT MAIN EVENT PUSH!1 like everyone seems to think. Remember who starred in the last WWE movie? A fellow by the name of Mr. Kennedy, someone who was fired ONE MATCH into his comeback this June. Yeah...
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Post by rrm15 on Nov 1, 2009 18:56:18 GMT -5
I have seen nothing in Ted Jr. since day one. In his debut his dad did most of the talking for him and anytime Ted Jr. grabbed the mic was cringe worthy. Since then hes shown to be pretty good in the ring, but nothing spectacular. He's ok, but I don't know if I'd give him the huge push that seems to be coming his way.
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Post by Dub H on Nov 1, 2009 19:09:25 GMT -5
I dont understand why he gets a push over someone like say, Charlie Haas. If I absolutely have to watch a generic charisma deficient guy wrestle, I would rather watch someone who is at least a very good wrestler. Ted is merely average. now now,lets be fair,Charlie Haas has way more charisma than Ted Jr,and i have evidences |
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Post by Bubble Lead on Nov 1, 2009 19:15:01 GMT -5
I dont understand why he gets a push over someone like say, Charlie Haas. If I absolutely have to watch a generic charisma deficient guy wrestle, I would rather watch someone who is at least a very good wrestler. Ted is merely average. now now,lets be fair,Charlie Haas has way more charisma than Ted Jr,and i have evidences I would say that too actually. Thing is, I dont feel like getting into another pointless debate with someone who apparently never watched Haas while he was doing the tag with Rico or things like that so I would rather just compare the two guys as they usually are, which is generic and basic character and promo wise. Kinda like I gave up arguing about Shelton Benjamins supposed lack of charisma and mic skills with people who still think its 2004 and apparently never watch ECW. |
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Post by Bub (BLM) on Nov 1, 2009 19:19:09 GMT -5
now now,lets be fair,Charlie Haas has way more charisma than Ted Jr,and i have evidences I would say that too actually. Thing is, I dont feel like getting into another pointless debate with someone who apparently never watched Haas while he was doing the tag with Rico or things like that so I would rather just compare the two guys as they usually are, which is generic and basic character and promo wise. Kinda like I gave up arguing about Shelton Benjamins supposed lack of charisma and mic skills with people who still think its 2004 and apparently never watch ECW. I just wanted to say that as an avid defender of both Haas and Benjamin, I like the way you think. |
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Post by Kroot bringing Justice on Nov 1, 2009 19:20:54 GMT -5
I would say that too actually. Thing is, I dont feel like getting into another pointless debate with someone who apparently never watched Haas while he was doing the tag with Rico or things like that so I would rather just compare the two guys as they usually are, which is generic and basic character and promo wise. Kinda like I gave up arguing about Shelton Benjamins supposed lack of charisma and mic skills with people who still think its 2004 and apparently never watch ECW. I just wanted to say that as an avid defender of both Haas and Benjamin, I like the way you think. I concur. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2009 19:52:04 GMT -5
I think both he and Cody are doing well considering how young and inexperienced they are.
I looked up Ted's wiki, it says he basically had about a year of indy and then went to FCW, so...he's new.
I think he'll be fine if he sticks around and works at it.
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Post by spagett on Nov 1, 2009 20:05:51 GMT -5
At least Michael Cole makes him look more better...
I don't see the fuss either and if anything I think Cody Rhodes has shown more potential over the last year. Still it's early days and who knows how he might develop.
If he manages to develop half the charisma his Dad has he will make it to the top.
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Post by Lenny: Smooth like Keith Stone on Nov 1, 2009 20:54:37 GMT -5
I agree that Ted's not bad, he's just not great either. I don't think his abilities match his push. I think he should be a midcarder -- not headlining PPV's with Shawn and HHH.
To use an example, I think Ted DiBiase is about as good as Kenny Dykstra was. Both had decent ring skills -- both had C- mic skills (in my opinion). The difference is that Kenny was a midcarder with a handful of bright spots (Tag Champ, beat Flair), and Ted has been working in the main event picture.
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Nov 1, 2009 22:17:00 GMT -5
He's completely mediocre. He's not too bad, not too good. Square in the midst of average in every catergory; which is totally fine for a midcard dude, not so much a main eventer really, but it looks like it's coming whether ya like it or not. Or actually, more accurate, whether you're ambivalent or not.
I'm right there with ya in the ambivalence.
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Post by Citizen Grimm on Nov 1, 2009 22:54:17 GMT -5
Before I can really make any judgments on Teddy I need to see him after Legacy breaks up. Right now both he and Rhodes were made into Orton clones, which hasn't helped either of them. I'd like to see the two of them distance themselves from Orton and see if they develop any charater or charisma there.
Also, while he's generally not great right now, I did love the beatdown match between him and Orton. I felt Teddy did an excellent job of looking like he was barely restraining himself from attacking Orton. Naturally when we next saw him it was like it never happened but it was interesting while it happened.
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Post by Big L on Nov 1, 2009 23:18:12 GMT -5
just wait till dibiase leaves legacy we will c improvement
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