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Post by Steveweiser on Feb 16, 2010 8:34:53 GMT -5
It will definitely be established stars mentoring rookies, and it will be split into two or three "seasons" a year, with the rookies moving onto RAW or SmackDown after each season. There will be 8 rookies to start with, though it is likely to grow to 12. www.variety.com/article/VR1118015260.html?categoryid=14&cs=1 |
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Post by Mozenrath on Feb 16, 2010 8:36:11 GMT -5
I actually like the idea. Hopefully it'll pan out.
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Post by Kae on Feb 16, 2010 8:55:24 GMT -5
It's a good idea. It'll continue to establish new stars, and it'll be a change from the usual format.
I suspect it'll lead to a lot of future endeavours, though. I can't see Smackdown/RAW having room for 8 people every few months. I hope they make it more like UFC where only one or two continue.
I wonder how kayfabed it will be.
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Post by Rest easy big bro on Feb 16, 2010 8:56:48 GMT -5
I actually like the idea. Hopefully it'll pan out. So did the UFC |
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Post by dsriggs on Feb 16, 2010 8:57:58 GMT -5
Ultimate Wrestler, you say??
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Post by Raging_Demons on Feb 16, 2010 9:00:59 GMT -5
It will definitely be established stars mentoring rookies, and it will be split into two or three "seasons" a year, with the rookies moving onto RAW or SmackDown after each season. There will be 8 rookies to start with, though it is likely to grow to 12. www.variety.com/article/VR1118015260.html?categoryid=14&cs=1So...basically its a watered down version of either "The X Factor" or "America's Next Top Model" minus the Simon Cowell or Tyra. WELL ALL RIGHTY THEN! |
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Post by Agent P on Feb 16, 2010 9:08:57 GMT -5
Ultimate Wrestler, you say?? Ultimate Sports Entertainer |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2010 9:11:49 GMT -5
So Tough Enough but with wrestlers who are already trained is the way I'm reading it...
Got low expectations (hate reality tv) but will give it a shot, it might suprise me.
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Post by johnnyk9 on Feb 16, 2010 9:15:05 GMT -5
I like the idea as long as it stays wrestling and doesn't pan out to reality
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Post by default on Feb 16, 2010 9:16:58 GMT -5
Here's hoping an eventual season will be all women. Solely for the Wrestlecrap that will likely ensue. ...And the fact it may avoid future Diva Searches.
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Post by Mozenrath on Feb 16, 2010 9:23:16 GMT -5
I actually like the idea. Hopefully it'll pan out. So did the UFC I didn't say it was novel or anything. hell, Tough Enough was before Ultimate Fighter, so it wasn't overly novel when UFC started it, either. |
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Post by Big L on Feb 16, 2010 9:23:53 GMT -5
So looking forward to it
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Post by Psychoblue on Feb 16, 2010 9:25:12 GMT -5
I actually found myself enjoying Hogan's very silly CCW show, so hopefully I'll get even more enjoyment out of a show with actual wrestlers as the cast.
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Post by Steveweiser on Feb 16, 2010 10:06:01 GMT -5
This all depends on who the mentors are. If it's CM Punk, Chris Jericho and Mickie James, it's a win. If it's Cody Rhodes, Jack Swagger, Funaki and Kelly Kelly, not so much.
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Post by Rest easy big bro on Feb 16, 2010 10:12:10 GMT -5
I didn't say it was novel or anything. hell, Tough Enough was before Ultimate Fighter, so it wasn't overly novel when UFC started it, either. No you're right, thou i think not many casual fans may remember it and may see it as a cheap knockoff of T.U.F, at any juncture knowing vince the show will be kayfabe and all the conflcits we see will be pre written, not a definite, just one theory |
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Post by Tarik Dee on Feb 16, 2010 10:13:24 GMT -5
I still want an one hour wrestling show, im really gonna mis ECW  . |
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Post by The Verdict on Feb 16, 2010 10:29:58 GMT -5
. ...And the fact it may avoid future Diva Searches. I love how people say this when almost everyone's favorite divas came from the diva search |
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Post by Soultastic on Feb 16, 2010 10:57:49 GMT -5
I still want an one hour wrestling show, im really gonna mis ECW . Agreed. I think it would've been an interesting idea to give that timeslot to FCW. That way you get a 1 hour development show that IS NOT A REALITY SHOW. Sadest thing is, I'll watch it anyway  |
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Post by Dub H on Feb 16, 2010 11:19:29 GMT -5
I still want an one hour wrestling show, im really gonna mis ECW . me and you,pal |
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Post by Avalanche Alvarez on Feb 16, 2010 11:21:42 GMT -5
So...the roster wil be comprised of 8 FCW guys and 8 established stars.
And they'll compete against each other for the chance to go to the "show".
...just eight guys? Kinda seems light. WIth McMahon's sports fetish, you figure he'd go for a "sweet sixteen" thing, but that might be too much for the average wrestling mark to handle.
Right, VInce??!!
Still sounds better than what they had with ECW. Can't wait.
Zach Ryder and "The Thriller" Heath Miller?
Woo woo woo?
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