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Post by carp (SPC, Itoh Respect Army) on Mar 13, 2012 13:28:32 GMT -5
I still cannot believe the giant turnaround WWE has made to David Otunga. We went from "he's a waste of space and is only employed because of who he's married to", to "LAWYER OTUNGA IS AWESOME" in a span of a year. The guy has found his niche. Who knew that Bow tie + cup of coffeee = charisma. Kane and Daniel Bryan's worst enemies. It's less that the (awesome) props = charisma, it's more that he's found a gimmick that lets him actually be charismatic. Ever since NXT, his gimmick has been "the charismatic guy." His promos were all like "I'm talking on the mic right now and I am good at that because I am charismatic and that's what I am." He had nothing to work with.
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Post by PKO on Mar 13, 2012 14:05:42 GMT -5
While I'm enjoying Otunga at the moment and think WWE has done a great job using him the past few months, it's the bells and whistles attached to him that are entertaining, not really Otunga himself. While Otunga is doing well, I think someone else given the gimmick could absolutely knock it out the park.
Was I the only one who thought maybe WWE put up that advert without telling Otunga they were going to? It seems like the kind of thing they would do to rib someone.
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Post by HBL on Mar 13, 2012 15:55:50 GMT -5
WWE,stop making me like this guy!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2012 17:17:52 GMT -5
Who knew that Bow tie + cup of coffeee = charisma. Kane and Daniel Bryan's worst enemies. It's less that the (awesome) props = charisma, it's more that he's found a gimmick that lets him actually be charismatic. Ever since NXT, his gimmick has been "the charismatic guy." His promos were all like "I'm talking on the mic right now and I am good at that because I am charismatic and that's what I am." He had nothing to work with. This. He was one of the better talkers on NXT and has a good marketable look. He just finally found a awesome character and keep in mind he only had one year of experience before NXT in wrestling. It's also good that his promo skills prevent from wrestling often on the main show's so his wrestling skills can develop during house shows. Otunga has the potential to breakout and be the next Miz.
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Post by That Mickie Fan on Mar 13, 2012 17:34:14 GMT -5
Otunga's really entertaining right now.
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Post by J.O.B. Squad on Mar 15, 2012 0:55:52 GMT -5
I've been a fan of Otunga for awhile now so I am thrilled to see he is getting a bigger push.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2012 1:31:56 GMT -5
He's cool. Seeing him Tebowing in the middle of the ring a while ago was the first time I marked for something he's done. Since then it's just been a solid run. Nothing overbearing and he just fits his role really well. Plus his matches aren't atrocious anymore, so that's a plus.
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Post by JCBaggee on Mar 15, 2012 1:56:59 GMT -5
He needs to recruit a team of legal aides now. Young, handsome FCW call ups who do all his fighting for him.
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Post by MichaelMartini on Mar 15, 2012 2:55:16 GMT -5
I'm on board too. He's going to be big if he keeps improving. I think we can pinpoint the moment he won most of us over: that hardcore Christmas match with Orton. They're pushing him at exactly the right pace too. I just wonder if he shouldn't be wellnessed for all that coffee he's drinking. All that caffeine has got to give him an edge.
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Post by Mozenrath on Mar 15, 2012 3:02:01 GMT -5
I had to laugh when Otunga was stuck in a match with Finlay and when his shirt got torn open, King stopped insulting him non stop and commented on his physique a few times.
You like Otungamuscles, don't you, Lawler?
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Post by Chainsaw on Mar 15, 2012 7:28:57 GMT -5
I almost feel like committing a crime just so I can hire David Otunga. That was great. Bad idea. I'm pretty sure the ad was only for personal injury suits. He is a heel after all, and those are the kind of lawyers that we generally adsociate with being scummy. So Wade Barrett's going to get involved soon and hire him to sue someone for his injury?
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Post by ________ has left the building on Mar 15, 2012 8:18:21 GMT -5
Bad idea. I'm pretty sure the ad was only for personal injury suits. He is a heel after all, and those are the kind of lawyers that we generally adsociate with being scummy. So Wade Barrett's going to get involved soon and hire him to sue someone for his injury? Barrett definitely need to sue Big Show for his injured shoulder.
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Post by Slingshot Suplay on Mar 15, 2012 9:44:58 GMT -5
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Post by trollrogue on Mar 15, 2012 14:51:19 GMT -5
:golfclaps: Yeah Otunga's real-life accolades, his wife, his physique, his natural charisma, the guy was gonna make it in the biz come hell or high-water. I don't think anyone would be upset if they gave A-List the push that was meant for Wade Barrett (aka it should be Otunga vs Orton at 'Mania First Blood after David threatens to sue Orton for excessive force in his matches).
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