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Post by rrm15 on Dec 30, 2009 20:14:14 GMT -5
The following are all of the 2nd and 3rd generation stars the WWE has on the main roster.
Carlito
Chavo Guerrero
Cody Rhodes
Primo
Randy Orton
Ted Dibiase Jr.
David Hart Smith
Natalya
Slam Master J.
Goldust
The following are the ones they have in development down in FCW:
Bo Rotundo
Brett Dibiase
Duke Rotundo
Jimmy Uso (Meng's son)
Joe Henning
Wes Brisco
A total of 16.
My theory:
Vince McMhaons goal is to eventually have enough 2nd and 3rd generation wrestlers that eventually, all of them will have the exact same gimmicks as their parents and reenact the exact same storylines. The WWE will never have to worry about creativity again, because they'll just have to repeat history!
Genius, really.
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Post by "Hollywood" Cactus Matt on Dec 30, 2009 20:20:31 GMT -5
The following are all of the 2nd and 3rd generation stars the WWE has on the main roster. Carlito Chavo Guerrero Cody Rhodes Primo Randy Orton Ted Dibiase Jr. David Hart Smith Natalya Slam Master J. Goldust The following are the ones they have in development down in FCW: Bo Rotundo Brett Dibiase Duke Rotundo Jimmy Uso (Meng's son) Joe HenningWes Brisco A total of 16. My theory: Vince McMhaons goal is to eventually have enough 2nd and 3rd generation wrestlers that eventually, all of them will have the exact same gimmicks as their parents and reenact the exact same storylines. The WWE will never have to worry about creativity again, because they'll just have to repeat history! Genius, really. I'm sorry, man. I like you, Rican, but it's Hennig, not Henning. It's a common mistake, but it drives me nuts. Anyway, as for your theory: interesting, but the real fun won't start until we see Nick Hogan vs. Reid Flair for the WWE Title!  |
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Post by Dr. T is an alien on Dec 30, 2009 20:25:55 GMT -5
Of course, Golddust's gimmick stopped being a clone of Dusty's so long ago that some of you might not have even been born by that point.
Also, Bob Jr. wishes he had anything near the career that his son has had.
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Post by The Dark Order Inferno on Dec 30, 2009 20:25:56 GMT -5
I think it's because they're less likely to quit due to hazing or discover they have no passion for wrestling when faced with the day to day realities and move on to MMA. They grew up with parents touring and dealing with backstage issues so are more likely to tough it out than people hired because they look like a male model.
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Post by Jason on Dec 30, 2009 21:26:19 GMT -5
I think it's just a coincidence. Harry, Nattie and TJ talk more about being Harts than they do about being the "sons of ____". Ted, Cody and Orton are all about building a Legacy and becoming bigger and better than their parents were. Slam Master J, Goldust, Carlito and Chavo Guerrero are completely different than their fathers.
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Post by Larryhausen on Dec 30, 2009 21:31:53 GMT -5
Does Piper have a son? Cuz I"d love for him to show up and take over Legacy, forcing Randy to be his sidekick.
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Post by Apricots And A Pear Tree on Dec 30, 2009 21:36:42 GMT -5
Does Piper have a son? Cuz I"d love for him to show up and take over Legacy, forcing Randy to be his sidekick. Think he does. Think he uses the Toombs last name. |
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Post by Larryhausen on Dec 30, 2009 21:42:35 GMT -5
Does Piper have a son? Cuz I"d love for him to show up and take over Legacy, forcing Randy to be his sidekick. Think he does. Think he uses the Toombs last name. Well, if Randy breaks his arm and never takes the cast off, we know what's gonna happen then. |
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Post by DSR on Dec 31, 2009 0:15:50 GMT -5
Does Piper have a son? Cuz I"d love for him to show up and take over Legacy, forcing Randy to be his sidekick. "You got kids, Maniac?" "Naah, not anymore..." ;D |
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Post by The Freakin' Deacon on Dec 31, 2009 0:42:00 GMT -5
Also, I'm pretty sure that Jimmy Uso is Rikishi's son. Not Meng.
If I'm thinking of the same perosn, Uso and Rikishi look very similar.
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Post by default on Dec 31, 2009 1:39:50 GMT -5
I think it's because they're less likely to quit due to hazing or discover they have no passion for wrestling when faced with the day to day realities and move on to MMA. They grew up with parents touring and dealing with backstage issues so are more likely to tough it out than people hired because they look like a male model. I think it's more because it's easy for them to get into the business. There are those who just aren't cut out for it (David Flair), but in WWE's current state... they haven't exactly been scouting talent a lot. I mean a few years back you had guys like JR, Brisco and Prichard actively scouting and trying to bring in guys with strong sports backgrounds like Shamrock, Angle, Lesnar, Benjamin, etc. They also seemingly showed more interest in scouting pro-wrestling schools and finding guys like Cena. I'm not saying all Johnny Ace does is thumb through model catalogs, but somewhere along the lines, WWE has gotten more into looks than skill. The second-third generations have the advantage in skill to some general degree than most. They've grown up around it, can pick their parent's brains, etc. I think the biggest thing they have going, though, is they're not really effected by the stigma of pro-wrestling. I can only imagine going through school with my dad wrestling in tights on TV, especially if he was a heel. Almost all have respect and a strong passion for the business. |
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Post by Bub (BLM) on Dec 31, 2009 1:44:55 GMT -5
I'm not saying all Johnny Ace does is thumb through model catalogs You're right. He also goes down to Florida to hit the club scene and spend five minutes at FCW. |
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Post by Dave at the Movies on Dec 31, 2009 3:53:54 GMT -5
Anyway, as for your theory: interesting, but the real fun won't start until we see Nick Hogan vs. Reid Flair for the WWE Title! In a HEROIN-CAR WRECK DEATH MATCH!!!!  |
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Post by The F'N Captain on Dec 31, 2009 4:21:22 GMT -5
Eh some gimmicks carry over some don't.
Randy wouldn't work as a half-assed cowboy.
I also doubt either Bo or Duke(Who knew Mike was a Duke's of Hazzard fan?) will be accountants.
Even Ted isn't really so much a rich evil mastermind, he's pretty much playing what the son of Ted Sr. would be, a spoiled rich kid using daddy's money.
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Post by hajimenoippo on Dec 31, 2009 15:02:56 GMT -5
Rikishi's and haku's sons are in fcw my hope for a new islanders/headshrinkers type tag team is high
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Post by Mac on Dec 31, 2009 15:13:13 GMT -5
Nah, wrestling is just like a lot of businesses, its not really what you know its who you know. And a lot of guys get their foot in the door earlier because they're dads had relationships with the same guy whos running the company today.
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Post by SAJ Forth on Dec 31, 2009 15:20:19 GMT -5
I think it's because they're less likely to quit due to hazing or discover they have no passion for wrestling when faced with the day to day realities and move on to MMA. They grew up with parents touring and dealing with backstage issues so are more likely to tough it out than people hired because they look like a male model. I think it's more because it's easy for them to get into the business. There are those who just aren't cut out for it (David Flair), but in WWE's current state... they haven't exactly been scouting talent a lot. I mean a few years back you had guys like JR, Brisco and Prichard actively scouting and trying to bring in guys with strong sports backgrounds like Shamrock, Angle, Lesnar, Benjamin, etc. They also seemingly showed more interest in scouting pro-wrestling schools and finding guys like Cena. I'm not saying all Johnny Ace does is thumb through model catalogs, but somewhere along the lines, WWE has gotten more into looks than skill. The second-third generations have the advantage in skill to some general degree than most. They've grown up around it, can pick their parent's brains, etc. I think the biggest thing they have going, though, is they're not really effected by the stigma of pro-wrestling. I can only imagine going through school with my dad wrestling in tights on TV, especially if he was a heel. Almost all have respect and a strong passion for the business. In all seriousness, these sound like the most logical reasons. |
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Post by cernex on Dec 31, 2009 15:58:10 GMT -5
Does Piper have a son? Cuz I"d love for him to show up and take over Legacy, forcing Randy to be his sidekick. Piper is related, in some way or another, to the Hart family. Dunno if that helps, :/ |
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Post by Professor Chaos on Dec 31, 2009 17:26:44 GMT -5
Haha, I'd actually mark for this.
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Post by SHAKEMASTER TV9 is Don Knotts on Dec 31, 2009 18:40:15 GMT -5
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