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Post by Peeetah on Nov 18, 2009 18:34:24 GMT -5
That's why I was giggling, smart guy. Honestly, I don't get the hype behind Mike Knox. He never struck me as anything but a standard big guy. Except that he does a crossbody. Someone put up a video of him from the indy circuit. He did a standing moonsault and can supposedly do a standing Shooting Star Press... So can Burchill.
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Post by Error on Nov 18, 2009 18:39:53 GMT -5
Knox does deserve better but wasn't there something with him and steroids awhile back? His contract was found in a box containing 'roids in a house he shared with several other DSW wrestlers a few years back. He claimed they were not his and that one of the other guys put all of their valuables in there, mixed up. WWE believed him (the others had all been busted in the past) and, let Knox off. As for the thread, I agree Knox and Burchill deserve better and think they will get their shots. I mean, they have been kept on for awhile despite missteps and bad gimmicks, so WWE must see something in them. As for Carlito, he deserves nothing. He ruined his bigger pushes by half assing it and, badmouthed the company and their stars ever chance he got for a year straight. He's lucky to have a job.
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Post by Ralnathane on Nov 18, 2009 19:04:10 GMT -5
I agree on all three but especially Paul Burchill and Carlito. The Colons should have NEVER EVER split up if neither was due for a push. And I don't see what everybody's problem is with Carlito, hes still a great wrestler and one of the best guys they have IMO. It's a shame that he can't ditch the jobber black pants, and go back to his old tights again... I still think they should have Sheamus do to Primo, what he did to Jamie Noble, except when he's going for that Powerbomb on the outside, Carlito makes the save and there you have it... a new tag team, Carlito and Primo have something to do, you have a great potental feud in Hart Dynasty vs The Colons... everyones happy! Burchill's match with the Hurricane was spectacular last night, that overhead kick amazed me and really opened my eyes on how GREAT this guy is. It's a shame he can't be taken more seriously as he really is, a great wrestler. Here's to a move to Smackdown and an IC title feud with Morrison...Knox, I like too. He reminds me of an old school heel, he has a sick moveset and legimately looks like he would hurt you. I think he should move back to Raw, I'd like to see him become IC champion too, but it's hard to take him seriously when he's losing to guys like Mysterio and Morrison. I agree... and as I have said before, Mike Knox if built up correctly could be this generations Bruiser Brody. He has the look, and the moves... let him cut a Brody esque promo and watch the fans really get into it.
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Post by Bubble Lead on Nov 18, 2009 19:28:43 GMT -5
You realize that was a joke right? That's why I was giggling, smart guy. Honestly, I don't get the hype behind Mike Knox. He never struck me as anything but a standard big guy. Except that he does a crossbody. I think with Knox, its just that he is a big guy like Snitsky or Heidenreich who is actually capable of putting on a good match. He can be used in similar roles as they were but actually be entertaining. So people like that and feel he should be pushed. I realize that when he put on a great match on ECW with Dreamer and Sandman in a hardcore environment, brought out barbed wire and all of that. It was a good brawling style match and Dreamer and Sandman looked good beating him and Test since they were good enough to be credible as monster heel JTTS. I dont think I can see Mike Knox: World Champion nor should it ever really happen IMO, but I wouldn't mind him to be in a Kane type role. Perhaps a couple IC reigns or something.
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Post by The OP on Nov 18, 2009 19:29:51 GMT -5
Someone put up a video of him from the indy circuit. He did a standing moonsault and can supposedly do a standing Shooting Star Press... Ok. A big guy who can do unusual moves. Still not getting what makes him a star. He can work, he can talk, and he's huge. What more do you want? I personally think Knox is probably the most undervalued wrestler on Smackdown.
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Post by Spudz on Nov 18, 2009 21:06:20 GMT -5
I feel Knox, Burchill, and Carlito should be released. They have a ton of talent but creative sees nothing in them. Its a shame because they have good matches with everyone. Also each guy has the look, mic skills, and wrestling ability to bad WWE don't care. I know WWE is a good pay day but their wasted at the moment. I know some of you'll disagree but I think their getting the Burke treament. Also where in the world is Fetus? Not everyone can be push at the same time in a positive matter.. ie: winning a majority of their matches.. Knox and Burchill are on tv most weeks so they are far from being wasted and are being notice by creative. Sure some will disagree but it not like TNA would do much better with them so I rather they get the WWE pay day, although Knox seem like a guy that would do well in Japan.
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