Don't get too attached to Swagger and Dutch

[frogsplash45]

Feb 19, 2013 21:40:15 GMT -5 Sumbody Gon' Get Dey Kneelift said:

And I want a color on my Username like him. Hmf.

D'aaaawwwwww.

[Gerard Gerard]

Until the angle consists of nothing but Swagger and Zeb screamping racial epithets at everyone and anyone, I don't how a campaign against it isn't going to backfire. I mean, if the hoopla around it scores WWE more mainstream coverage with the like of Fox news et al, it can theoretically lead to more ratings, and I don't see why WWE would compromise that in tribute.

[Spearmint*]

No idea if this has been posted elsewhere or even in this thread, but there's far too many threads and replies to check but WWE has responded:

WWE responded to a report by The Hollywood Reporter with the following statement:

“WWE has a long history of creating fictional characters that serve as either protagonists or antagonists, no different than other television shows or feature films,” said Brian Flinn, WWE’s senior vp marketing and communications. “To create compelling and relevant content for our audience, it is important to incorporate current events into our storylines.
“WWE is creating drama centered on a topical subject that has varying points of view to develop a rivalry between two characters,” he adds. “This storyline in no way represents WWE’s political point of view. One should not confuse WWE’s storytelling with what WWE stands for, similar to other entertainment companies such as Warner Bros., Universal Studios or Viacom.”

[frogsplash45]

This is one of those times that I feel really, really compelled to throw the "Wrestling fans are stupid!" insult back in the faces of non-fans.

[Captain2]

So is this the first time a board member has turned heel?

I like his gimmick though, not sure if it has main event potential but we'll see.

[kidglov3s]

Feb 20, 2013 10:06:42 GMT -5 Captain2 said:

So is this the first time a board member has turned heel?

I like his gimmick though, not sure if it has main event potential but we'll see.

I dunno, I've worked heel a lot. There's Straight Edge Scrotum.

[4real]

Funny thing is if they did this exact gimic in the UK they would be faces. You can't go a day without reading about a benefits cheat in the newspapers or on facebook.

[Andy Martin]

Feb 20, 2013 10:06:42 GMT -5 Captain2 said:

So is this the first time a board member has turned heel?

I like his gimmick though, not sure if it has main event potential but we'll see.

I feel his work rate is lacking.

[TheDarkestKnight]

Feb 20, 2013 10:13:27 GMT -5 4real said:

Funny thing is if they did this exact gimic in the UK they would be faces. You can't go a day without reading about a benefits cheat in the newspapers or on facebook.

I'm developing a similar gimmick for my character that chastises the public for claiming things they don't deserve .
Considering who I work for, I've got a goldmine of figures and statistics to use. Naturally I'll be heel as audiences at these types of shows are most likely on some form of benefits themselves.

[cool guy]

Feb 20, 2013 10:14:27 GMT -5 Andy Martin said:

Feb 20, 2013 10:06:42 GMT -5 Captain2 said:

So is this the first time a board member has turned heel?

I like his gimmick though, not sure if it has main event potential but we'll see.

I feel his work rate is lacking.

His vignettes are pretty good, but I don't know how that promo style will hold up in front of a live crowd.

[chazraps]

Feb 20, 2013 5:34:16 GMT -5 Mc Mc Mannequin said:

Performing their new hit single "Don't get too attached".

Its I and the Shareholders!

[kidglov3s]

Maybe they'll need to broaden their appeal, with the help of some new changes to Fandango.

Mind if I.... cut taxes?

[Deleted]

Feb 20, 2013 10:06:42 GMT -5 Captain2 said:

So is this the first time a board member has turned heel?

I like his gimmick though, not sure if it has main event potential but we'll see.

He's too one-note. This whole "Don't get too attached" catchphrase will never take off.

[Brainbustaaah!]

Feb 20, 2013 10:13:27 GMT -5 4real said:

Funny thing is if they did this exact gimic in the UK they would be faces. You can't go a day without reading about a benefits cheat in the newspapers or on facebook.

I find this appropriate here (mild language warning):

[Hawk Hart]

I'm gonna buy more stock than the OP so my opinion outweighs his.

What I'm saying is, don't get too attached to the notion of stopping this.

[Ricky Nightshade]

Hah.

[jp49er80]

If they got away with turning Slaughter into an Iraqi sympathiser and got away with JBL patrolling the border, this doesn't mean shit.

[molson5]

Feb 20, 2013 10:48:12 GMT -5 Hawk Hart said:

I'm gonna buy more stock than the OP so my opinion outweighs his.

You're going to buy two shares?

I really think the OP should return and put forth his plan, and post the certified letter he surely sent to Stamford. Maybe he can get more shareholders to join his cause if he puts that out there.

[Rican]

I honestly think it would be hilarious if this angle ended abruptly and WWE issued a statement citing "concern from stakeholders" as the reason.

[Heinz Doofenschmirtz]

I want the end game to be El Generico coming in to tell the Universe that he trained with Swagger in Montreal but at that time he was known by his real name, Jacques Swaggaire. After a tumultuous feud, the Mexican-Canadian convinces Swagger to return to his roots. The new/old Jacques returns by announcing 'Je veux que mon pays de retour.'